[He still believes that there is such a thing as natural talent and that relying on that is his enemy. But he's struck silent by Rio's question, and the smile fades from his face as he looks down.]

...Ah... Well... Through the student council election. It was held some months ago to replace someone who had... passed. [He pauses, blinking as he tries to banish the images of the brutal deathmatch that played on his mind.] That election was the most harrowing experience of my life.