[Really, you should quit being surprised, Ichigo. Shiro is just as unpredictable as the weather. His unpredictability was the only constant.]

Because if she's strong when she gets back, she doesn't need us! We're just friends, and that's worthless! I don't know if you NOTICED, but I'm not particularly good at being a friend! I'm good at fighting! I'm good at protecting!

[Self worth issues. Those are new.] How can you not get it.