Ep 6. My Roommate Is a Young, Blonde Nobleman

Infinite Stratos season 1 episode 6 titled "My Roommate Is a Young, Blonde Nobleman" follows Ichika as he deals with the surprise arrival of a new transfer student, Cecil O'Brien. She is an IS representative from England, and she has come to attend the same IS academy that Ichika attends. The school administration assigns her to be Ichika's roommate, much to his apprehension. He has doubts about sharing a room with a girl, but he has no choice as it is a school policy.

Cecil O'Brien proves to be a unique and intriguing character. She is beautiful, confident, and has a commanding presence that Ichika finds intriguing. However, she initially does not fit into the school's culture, and her blunt mannerisms rub some of the students the wrong way. Despite this, Ichika sees beyond her initial demeanor and tries to get to know her. He discovers that beneath her aloofness, Cecil is a charming and kind girl.

The first night of living together proves to be a challenge for both Ichika and Cecil. Ichika's sensitivity to a girl's presence makes him sleep on the floor, while Cecil sleeps on the bed. However, they both have a difficult time adapting to their new living arrangement. Cecil has never shared a room with anyone before, and she feels uncomfortable living in such close quarters with a boy. Ichika, on the other hand, feels awkward sharing a small space with a beautiful girl and is afraid of giving into temptation.

The next day, the school holds a simulated battle tournament, where the students compete against each other for ranking points. During the battles, Ichika discovers that Cecil is an excellent pilot and has exceptional combat skills. She dominates her competition and catches Ichika off guard with her maneuvers. She uses a stylish blue and silver-colored IS unit that impresses Ichika and the other students.

After the tournament, Ichika and Cecile retreat to their room. They still feel awkward around each other, but they start warming up to each other. They discover that they share a few similarities, like their love for Japanese culture. They both share an interest in Samurai culture, and they start watching a samurai drama together. During the show, they start talking about their feelings, and they realize that their initial discomfort is dissipating.

As the episode progresses, Ichika and Cecil become more comfortable living together. They start spending time together, and it seems that they are developing a close friendship. Ichika starts to notice Cecile's attractiveness and her charming personality, and he becomes confused about his feelings towards her.

The episode concludes with the arrival of a new transfer student, Laura Bodewig, who happens to be Ichika's childhood friend and a powerful IS pilot, like Cecile. She quickly becomes a rival for Cecile and has a history with Ichika. She surprises everyone with her sudden unexpected arrival. Her presence adds another layer of intrigue to an already fascinating storyline.

Overall, Infinite Stratos season 1 episode 6 is an excellent episode that introduces a significant new character while moving the story forward. The episode does an excellent job of building up the relationship between Ichika and Cecil, and the unexpected arrival of Laura Bodewig adds a sense of mystery and excitement to the show. The episode is entertaining, and the character development is commendable.