[ perhaps, he should be grateful that there was some success to his suggestion. his memorization of the next couple of lines seems in vain all things considered, but he supposes even that was an accumulation of some knowledge.

as before, while her encouragement is... different, he isn't opposed to receiving it. especially, when he considers it as an act of her goodwill, and perhaps another part her duty? while this normally would prompt his more inquisitive nature, he does practice some caution to her prior advice. it wouldn't do to ruin the activity and come across as intimidating or invasive, after all. (does this count as improvement?)

instead— ] It's all thanks to your tutelage. [ but, he also doesn't retract his hand either. though, it could be that he may be analyzing her hands... don't call him out. ]

Most girls, but it's pointless if it doesn't work on the Sword Saint. Isn't that right? [ since she was his current "customer"? ]