"Family? That's very impressive. And it's admirable of you to stick with it." And it sounded like she meant it, too. She had plenty of respect for those with the discipline to keep up with anything of the sort, let alone at that high a level.

But he was heading off, and she did want to get back to her training. It had been a pleasant distraction, though, and she saw him off with a smile. "I'm sure we'll see each other again, especially here. It's a small world. Take care, Ogata-san."