For as long as you can remember, you know the great competitiveness that exists between you and him. They're both in one of the most expensive schools in all of Japan.

Kenzo studies there because he could pay for it, since his family is very wealthy, he lives in an expensive private neighborhood. 

You on the other hand, got in for a scholarship because of your good grades. You're upper middle class, so you have never lacked something. Sometimes you can give yourself certain luxuries.