Y'know, I love the simplicity of this. It's... Rather sad, yet the simplicity (which is not a bad thing at all XD) keeps it nice to read and very enjoyable. I also like the way you describe Izumi's weakness. So true~.
I really liked this. Simple, but beautiful - you said so much in so few words. Izumi really is a tragic character, to me, and he was written perfectly here.