[Naegi, were it anyone but you he would be going off right about how; as it stands, he just sort of takes a deep breath and tries to calm himself, even if his voice is incredibly tight when he responds.]

That was due to hard work and dedication to my studies, not any sort of genius or natural talent.

[Bishop; C1-E3.]

I would do my best in school itself, and then I would return straight home to study. If I finished early, I would study to pass the time.

My natural aptitude isn't any higher than yours.