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

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

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

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.

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

Dilligence is important after all!

*SWNNG*

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

Oh?

Practicing your swings, Takao-san?