[ Yuji really shouldn't be horrified, but there's likely very little Ratio can say to change how he feels about his results. Even with his regular students back home he'd never been good at that. ]

If you truly value my efforts, then I expect you to put your all into your studies. Regardless, I have heard enough of your gratitude. It is unnecessary to repeat them lest you come off as insincere.

[ At this point, Ratio has shifted his gaze to the desert outside, seemingly disinterested in Yuji's words. ]

For now, we must focus on the task before us. Do not concern yourself with your studies until we have returned to base.