That reminds me of someone I know. [ It's almost uncanny, but the man is still insufferable. ] It's good that they've both learned their lessons.

I can't say that I've been improving exponentially, but I am practicing on my own. [ She nods a couple of times. She can't always bug Maki about studying together all the time, so she has taken it upon herself to do it in her own free time, too! ]

I can't say that I'm fit to be any kind of mage, however.