You certainly are already doing better than I did in the very beginning.

[Yusuke doesn't believe in empty flattery, either, so the words are serious and honest.]

I had noticed before, but your movements are so smooth I have been a bit envious. Your fighting style is beautiful. [he meant to mention that before actually but good he got around to it] You're not used to being as stealthy as I am.

Let us practice more. Slightly different, this time.