Ashford Academy, Mavericks control room, 6:00 a.m. Lelouch was looking over his plan to deal with the Cupid Day event, without any hindrances.

Lelouch: This is beyond psychotic.
Alistair: I think it's gonna be hilarious.
Rolo: That's because you and Suzaku already have girlfriends.
Alistair: Heart-to-heart conversations, bro. You don't know how they can change people.
Lelouch: At any rate, Shirley will be pissed and probably devastated, if some other girl gets my hat.
Alistair: So, you're gonna make sure Shirley gets your hat, before any other girl does. Smart. I like it.
Rolo: Still, it's going to be rather difficult.
Alistair: He won't get the full brunt of girls chasing after him. There are only two guys that girls would go after, in this situation. Lelouch and Gino.
Lelouch: What about you?
Alistair: What about me?
Lelouch: Never mind. (rubs shoulder) Dammit, my shoulder's killing me.
Alistair: Hey, I never said I wouldn't use just one type of armbar. Villetta?
Villetta: I've been learning how to massage. You know...for Ohgi...
Alistair: Perfect time to test those skills. Sayoko! You're back on disguise duty!
Sayoko: I'll do my best.
Rolo: What will you be doing?
Alistair: I'm just gonna sit back and watch the fireworks, for a change. I wanna see what kinds of crazy crap will transpire.
Lelouch: That's...pretty fair. What about Suzaku?
Alistair: He took Darlton's kids with him, to meet with James. Some coppers have been feeling antsy, and wanting to join up with us.
Lelouch: Their units must've been upgraded, then. Well, time to face the music.

Some time later, Suzaku and the Glaston Knights arrived at the police station, greeted by James, who shook hands with Suzaku.

James: Good to meet you, at last, Suzaku. Alistair's been pretty damn worried about you.
Suzaku: I'm glad to finally feel like a person, for once.
James: Well, we've got about 30 guys wanting to join up with you, myself included.
Suzaku: Huh? But, you were made commissioner about 3 months ago.
James: Chief's suggestion. Said I didn't look right, doing paperwork and looking awesome, without a Knightmare.
Suzaku: I can tell. You're certain you can handle yourself?
James: Well, I had plenty of combat experience, even as a SWAT operative.
Suzaku: You were part of a SWAT team?!

Back at Ashford, all of the students, save for Alistair, were wearing their assigned heart hats, all of the students in Lelouch's class, staring at Lelouch as he leaned against the lockers at the back of the room.

Lelouch: (thinking) That grin on Alistair's face is something to behold. He's a happy man, now.
Milly: (over intercom) Attention, everyone! Milly Ashford, here, speaking to you on my last day as student council president! Cupid Day is about to begin, and I can tell how anxious you all are. Just be about two meters from your target, before beginning.
Lelouch: (looks at Shirley) Shirley... How are we gonna talk...? Where can we-?
Milly: You all know the rules, and you can use any method you like. Before we begin, one last thing. (pauses) The club that brings me the hat of Lelouch Lamperouge gets a massive budget increase!
Lelouch: (out loud) What?!
Alistair: Crazy-ass buxom.

The students all over the campus began scrambling toward Lelouch's location, and everyone's movements were suddenly halted, save for Alistair. Rolo exited the locker he was hiding inside, and grabbed Lelouch.

Alistair: I ain't sayin' a word. Make sure Lelouch and Shirley meet up, in a private, safe place.
Rolo: Got it. (accidentally bumps Lelouch's head inside locker) Oh, crap! Sorry...

Rolo closed the locker door, and turned off his Geass, some of the girls tripping up and falling to the floor.

Shirley: He vanished...?!
Female Student: Alistair, did you see where he went!?
Alistair: I'm not revealing the magician's secret. Find him, yourself. (laughs)

All of the students exited the classroom and Alistair looked outside, seeing the scrambling students. He opened the window and saw Gino, running and laughing.

Alistair: Hey, Gino! You bein' a Casanova?
Gino: Yep! Lelouch looks better with that Shirley girl! She's adorable! (waves at girls) Over here, girls!

Gino continued running happily, as a group of girls chased after him. Alistair hopped out the window and looked out at the event Milly had created.

Alistair: I really missed out on this? Guess it's a good thing I dealt with Hawking, first, otherwise, I'd never have something to be happy about.
Anya: (walks up to Alistair) Hi.
Alistair: (notices Anya) Hey, Anya. Nobody's come up to you, yet?
Anya: Nope.
Alistair: Hey, don't worry. I'll help you find someone.
Anya: (shows Alistair picture on phone) Is this Lelouch?
Alistair: Uh... Yeah, I think it is.
Anya: Former prince?
Alistair: ...Yeah. Can you-?
Anya: Secret will be kept.
Alistair: Thanks. I really don't want him having a hissy fit, over that.
Anya: (closes phone) I don't want the hat. I'm hugging him. (walks off)
Alistair: Yeah, you do that- Wait, what?

Meanwhile, at an unknown Civility lab, Bartley was ordering Civility scientists and researchers to evacuate.

Bartley: We need to leave, now! If we're found, we'll be killed!
Researcher: We can set this place to self-destruct, once we're ready.
Bartley: We can't leave a shred of evidence-!

Bartley suddenly felt the barrel of an unfamiliar pistol on the back of his head.

Cornelia: The cold metal you feel on your biscuit head is that of a Five-seven. This very pistol was utilized by American police as well as the Secret Service.
Bartley: P-Princess Cornelia?!
Cornelia: What did you just call me? (presses pistol harder against Bartley's head)
Bartley: I'm sorry! Wh-What are you doing here, Cornelia?! I thought-!
Cornelia: That I died? Came close, but I came back. Give me some info. Then, you can blow this place to hell. Otherwise, I'll finalize your death warrant.

Back at Ashford, Alistair watched as a disguised Sayoko expertly evaded the students' attempts at taking Lelouch's hat.

Alistair: (laughs) Like a helicopter! That's hilarious! Hm?

Alistair saw Rivalz drive past him and followed after him.

Alistair: Hey, Rivalz!
Rivalz: (stops motorcycle) What is it? I'm kinda busy!
Alistair: You're going the wrong way.
Rivalz: What are you talking about? Lelouch is-
Alistair: I'm pretty sure Milly's in the student council room. And, nobody's gone in there, yet.
Rivalz: Huh? But-
Alistair: For one thing, you're not part of a club, Rivalz. Second, you're the only one who's got the balls to have a crush on Milly. Literally nobody else has asked her out. Now, you get your blue-haired butt into that room, while everyone does crazy, stupid things, and get that cute, buxom girl's hat!
Rivalz: (pauses, then smiles, enthusiastically) Yes, sir!

Rivalz drove off toward the student government building, Alistair smiling and folding his arms.

Alistair: You've become a cool guy, Rivalz. Welcome to the club.

Alistair looked at the sky and saw the Mordred, flying above the campus.

Alistair: (stops smiling, eyes widen) No...! No, no, no!

In the student council room, Milly was watching the students chase after Lelouch, Nunnally alongside her.

Milly: So, you like what you're seeing?
Nunnally: Oh, yes. Definitely. (thinking) More than you'd think. (out loud) So, I never really noticed how cute you are, Milly.
Milly: Oh, come on! You're cuter!
Nunnally: Debatable.
Milly: How's Nina?
Nunnally: Still getting used to proper sleep.
Milly: I can imagine.
Nunnally: So...how come there weren't any guys lined up, at the door?
Milly: Well... I guess it's because I'm kind of...eccentric. At first, I was sought after, because I was the principal's granddaughter. People rarely talked to me, after getting to know me, a few times. You see me as this really cheerful, fun girl, but...deep down, I just want a guy who knows me to just...suddenly have a Prince Charming vibe, and proclaim his love for me. But, I know that's not gonna happen.
Nunnally: What about Rivalz? He clearly likes you.
Milly: Yeah, but... I'm sure he'll break up with me, at some point-

Suddenly, Rivalz entered the room, slightly panting.

Rivalz: Milly!
Milly: Rivalz?! I thought you were chasing Lelouch?
Rivalz: (points at Milly) I'm here for your hat!
Milly: (eyes widen in surprise, blushes)
Nunnally: Hmm... I'd say that looks like a Prince Charming vibe.

Meanwhile, in the Mavericks control room, Lelouch was watching Sayoko at work, evading the students.

Lelouch: Alistair was right. This is hilarious.
Villetta: (over radio) Lelouch, Shirley's heading for the library. She's...looking kind of down.
Lelouch: Nobody else is there. Perfect! Sayoko, it's time to tag in! (gets up) Rolo, I'm about to do something I've never done, before.
Rolo: Ask a girl out?
Lelouch: That's another thing, but no. I've been kissed, and only that. I'm returning the favor, today.