"It's okay. I... I've just had a lot of trouble with self-doubt, too. So I get it, to some degree. And I don't mind listening, really.""

He really needed to buy some books, huh.

"And especially after a mission, emotions are running high. In my experience a lot of feelings and internal shit comes out after it. I don't know if that's how it is here, it's a different group of people, but... I understand."

He reached out a hand for a second and then pulled it back. Senku probably wouldn't like that. He lowered it, letting it rest at his side.

"... I like helping people, even if that's just listening to them."