. . . no. I don't understand it. And... to be honest, I don't think I ever will, nor would I want to.

[ Naegi's tone comes off more hard-edged than he was anticipating at that declaration, but he can't help but smile sadly as he stares down Togami again, gripping his podium tightly as he spoke once more. ]

I think I... understand one thing, though. I don't think... that's the despair you're looking for now, is it?

What you want... is someone to prove to you that you are, in fact, fallible, and that you can lose. Right?

...

If that's what you want, then... I'll play. I don't know if I'm ready for it, but... I'll do what I can. That's... what you want, isn't it...?