When in Rome, do as the Romans do.

Th-...that's quite all right. I'm managing nicely with Iowa.

You can converse with me, if you like!

But wouldn't even you forget your English if you don't use it now and then, Kongou?

I'll do just that!

while using English as seldom as possible?

Since you've taken the time to come to Japan, what say you try learning Japanese...

Warspite.