Kinda seems like when Kamen Rider X changes from "SETUP" to "DAI HENSHIN" with no visual change XD
Also Revolver needed to be spun to transform sounds like Meteor/Meteor Storm XD
He fought someone who can DODGE his spear and stomp with dodgeza without even looking and think "Ah I can win this"
No wonder being on top 10 really bothers him that much
Most likely
Asia in general has big bullying issue that the school tend to sweep under the rag cause it'll affect their "credibility", tho I dunno how much worse is it compared to West.
Source? Personal Experience for about 6 years.
RIP