Oh?

Practicing your swings, Takao-san?

Ah, yes, I have to work towards my goal every day.

Dilligence is important after all!

*SWNNG*

Not missing one's training is a matter of course.

Well! As they say, "a drawing rope breaks the well", or "dripping water hollows the stone"... Japanese idioms that mean "with persistent effort comes success". Somewhat similar to "little strokes fell great oaks", but not quite.

As far as this humble self is concerned, daily training... 'tis but the natural order of things...

...no, no, you're really a wonderful person, you know?

Oh, heavens... ♪ Well, 'tis not as though I have done anything particularly deserving of praise, but if the Commander insists...