[Kamen Rider Die]

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Originally Posted by Fish Sandwich

Takumi is the kind of character who is not afraid to own how much he hates somebody! The idea he'd try to pass off an insult as sarcasm instead of immediately doubling down is ridiculous!

I think him claiming sarcasm kind-of is him doubling down on the insult, though? He's embarrassed in front of Kusaka again, and then Kusaka chastises him for being a smart aleck. Claiming sarcasm is a kind of asshole aikido, where you try and turn the the victim's (warranted!) offense against them. By writing off his insult as sarcasm, he gets to insult Kusaka AND try to make him the dope for getting upset about it.

If only Takumi had challenged him to an insult battle instead of fencing!

(Which, of course isn't the line, thanks for the clarification, but I think Takumi would totally use sarcasm as a defense!)