Yeah. And even those can find some solace.

[ he IS a fish swimming around in circles, though. The analogy is perfect, in fact. And it's such a frustrating, scary feeling, but he can't stop because what else can he do, really? if he stops, he feels like he will drown. ]

I think I'm very lucky to have them. I wouldn't know what to do with myself, otherwise. [ even if he pushes people away, kaneki can't live with them. Ever. He needs them. ]