[Shouto's expression stays entirely blank for a while as Midoriya speaks. Though now it's easy to see the way his friend seems to shake at the words.

He wanted Midoriya to be his alpha. Midoriya was kind to him, he believed him during the sports festival. Ever since then he's been everything Shouto ever wanted in a friend.

Does he want to admit that? It makes him more vulnerable. But... he's already vulnerable, isn't he?]

I should've said that. I know you didn't want me, and you gave the bounding bite because you... were in rut. [He's hugging himself, arms around his own shoulders.] But... I wanted you to be my alpha.

I'm sorry you're stuck with me. I'm sure you wanted somebody else.