[Androzani84]

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Originally Posted by toughfighter83

neither did touma but he morphed and fought a like a swordsman the first episode why? because powers of the kamen rider make you good fighters. it's been that way for years, you dont need 5 episode fighting lessons to become a rider.

The show explicitly called attention to the fact that Touma using the sword would normally be impossible and has hinted that he has a greater destiny upcoming. Mei, as far as he show has gone, is just an ordinary woman hanging out with the heroes.