I don't think it was art. I think I got in by sheer luck or something...

[ since he does remember describing himself as being a really ordinary person among the elites but he doesn't remember what his talent really is ]

I can't remember if there were any bullies and I don't remember this at all but Kyouko mentioned...

[ suddenly getting really uncomfortable about this and there is def a few seconds of hesitation before he says anything ]

... something about a mutual killing game.