The first half of the episode focuses on Cid Kagenou’s obsession with being a perfect "background character" during the school's fencing tournament.
: Cid uses fake blood and dramatic falls to look like a weak loser, yet his "determination" to keep getting back up accidentally earns the deep respect of Rose. To Cid, this is a successful "background" performance; to everyone else, he looks like a tragic, resilient underdog. The "Named Character" Complications The.Eminence.in.Shadow.E07.GerSub.720p.Web.x264...
: While Cid is preoccupied with his "Mob" persona, his subordinate Nu reports on the Cult of Diablos and their "Third Children". In typical fashion, Cid ignores these world-threatening details, assuming they are just flavor-text for his roleplay. Escalation: The Shadow Garden Imposters The first half of the episode focuses on
: Cid engages in a match against Rose Oriana , the academy's top swordswoman. Instead of winning, he focuses entirely on his "48 ways of getting owned," specifically executing the "Spinning Drill Fall: Bloody Tornado". The "Named Character" Complications : While Cid is