Rivalz Cardemonde

Rivalz Cardemonde (リヴァル・カルデモンド, Rivuaru Karudemondo), 17 years old (18 at R2), is one of Lelouch's friends and a member of the Student Council.

Character Outline
Rivalz is usually driving Lelouch around on his motorbike (RR1200 BMC) as an ante for their bets on chess games. He has a part-time job as a bartender/waiter and carries a deep, affectionate nature for Milly Ashford, especially when it is announced that she is going through a marriage interview. Shown in-series and in the DVD-exclusive bonus material, Rivalz forms a fast friendship with Suzaku after he joins the student council at Lelouch's request. Rivalz's real surname is not Cardemonde, but rather his mother's maiden name, which he uses since his parents became estranged. He was born and partially raised in California.

First Season
Rivalz makes his first debut when he and his friend Lelouch enter the room, with Lelouch claiming he can turn the situation on the chess table in under 9 minutes. He starts his game by moving the King. After the game, Rivalz compliments Lelouch on his victory, and is happy that the ego of the nobles will force them to pay, which he notes also make them loose. Rivalz also makes a hint on the difference between Elevens and Britannians, but as they walk out, they are interrupted by Clovis' "heart-breaking" speech. On the road, Rivalz accidentally cuts the way of the terrorists, resulting in their vehicle's crash. People gather, but to Lelouch's disgust, they're more interested in placing the blame and gawking over the incident than helping, prompting him to go and assess the situation. Afterwards, he is seen later on along with the rest of the members of the Student Council.

Second Season
After Emperor Lelouch arrived at Ashford Academy for the U.F.N meeting, Rivalz had asked him why he had never mentioned his royal status previously; but was ignored by him. Before he was about to be punished by Black Knight members, Rivalz is saved by Nina who told them that they were just about to leave. Afterwards, Rivalz is seen driving Nina away on his motorbike. However, he notices up ahead that there was a Black Knights roadblock and so he took an exit ramp to avoid them. Nina then questions him on why he is saving her, assuming it a favor to Milly. Rivalz refutes saying she is his friend. But, Rivalz notices another roadblock with civilian people not knowing that they are under the influence of Geass. He stops and Lloyd comes out to take Nina with him.

Rivalz is seen later on with Milly thinking about how all the other members of the Student Council are out there fighting. He is last seen among the many guests that had attended Ohgi and Viletta's wedding.

Trivia

 * In Code Geass R2 Picture Drama, Turn 25.01, it is revealed that Rivalz has become the president of the Student Council following Milly Ashford.