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I can't believe you're all still talking about that. Those of you who don't think the final battle has anything to do with how it will end up are kidding yourselves. The series is about the four main riders equally. I highly doubt they'd kill off one of them so maliciously. On top of that, there's got to be a reason why Kouta never got Jimber Melon.
Want to know why Takatora never got flowers? Because HE'S NOT DEAD.

RULE #86 OF TOKU: If a character falls into water; presumed dead, THEY'RE NOT DEAD. How many times did that happen in Kabuto? Too many. A few times in Agito and Blade, too. Along with many more. Too many more to count.