Cube/Relationships

## **Family**

#### **His Parents And Other Family Relatives**

Based on the Gift Giving Short and the cutscenes we have witnessed so far depicting Cube's childhood with Lythorus, it appears highly probable that Cube lacks any recollection of what happened to his parents and other relatives within his family (similar to Pentellow's issue), causing him to possibly be homeless or not (if he ever gotten adopted).

Somewhere in Episode 7 in Pentellow's conversation with Iris about her family, it was possibly that Cube was thinking about looking for his family too from the look on his face.

### **Cyan**

>  I never thought I would ever talk to shapes that aren't flowers or my own. Also, Cyan...I never thought I would be chosen, but I'm glad I have been...He's the main reason I don't give up...I love him too much to do that...
>
> Cube talking with Pyrare about his bond with Cyan in Season 1 Episode 10.

Cube loves his hero, Cyan as shown how close their bond is so far in the series, seeing how their relationship developed into almost a father and son-figure relationship to each other, mostly evidently in the shorts. When Cube first meets him at the very beginning of the series, he immediately grows fondly over him, as his affection for Cyan is evident when he falls asleep on top of him, indicating a sense of comfort and trust.

Cube was unaware of Cyan's distress at his new vision power he had developed since Episode 1 not knowing what visions he was seeing. However, as the series progresses, Cube becomes more aware of how his hero's vision ability works as it was impacting it on Cyan's strange behavior whenever it started acting up at times.

However, throughout the series, Cube tends to start developing issues on how to take care of Cyan properly, particularly dealing with his hero's sudden maturity occasionally that first happened in Episode 2. In Episode 9, Cube still knows that he wasn't the best caretaker to him, knowing how upset his hero, Cyan was for not having the confidence and happiness he had since they day Cube got him from Episode 1, apologetically blaming himself for getting rid of all of his hero, Cyan's confidence. But, Cyan still forgives him, despite the latter Cube was dealing with on being a good caretaker to him. Then, Cube promises Cyan that he won't have anyone hurt him again. In Episode 10 when Cube was having a conversation with Pyrare about him being a caretaker to Cyan, Cube tells that him his hero, Cyan is the main reason that he doesn't give up because of how much he loves him. Cube also says that he still has a great time being a caretaker to Cyan, despite it being rough at times for him.

**Status:** Close Friends/Father and Son-figures

## **Friends**

### **Lythorus**

>  Of course I miss Lythorus. He's my best friend... All I can do is just hope he's okay. Even thought he's corrupted...
>
> Cube talking about missing Lythorus in The Pink Corruption QnA (Part 1) video.

Back when Cube was very young, at one point, he met Lythorus and later on, both later became best friends. Before the first Pink Corruption virus outbreak started, in the Gift Giving short, both were celebrating Christmas together and exchanging gifts (Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo Switch), showing their affection for each other.

Cube is protective and caring towards Lythorus as evident in the first Pink Corruption outbreak flashback in Episode 1, when young Cube was protecting his friend while barricading the shelter, they found while hiding from corrupted flowers outside, highlighting the care and concern he had for himself and Lythorus's safety.

Despite the latter between the two from Episode 2, Cube still cares about Lythorus. In Episode 4, Cube chooses to defeat Lycanthropy pacifistically without harming Lythorus. It was mentioned that in Episode 4, Cube knows how Lythorus fights, proving that they've battled before, or have fought together.

**Status:** Childhood Best Friends

### **The Chipzel Group**

#### **Squadril**

Initially, Cube first meet Squadril in Episode 4, when Cube accuses him for alerting the citizens, introducing himself an explains him and his friends were caretakers who asked him to help out with the corrupted flower running around Poly Forest Squadril and Marcle encountered earlier. Squadril seemed interested in this and invited Cube and his friends to a meeting to discuss the situation.

Later in the episode, Cube knows that Squadril became aware of his infected spot, telling him to be the most careful before splitting up.

**Status:** Friends

### **The Bossfight Group**

#### **Cintagon**

In Episode 5, Cube starts to form a bond with Cintagon after helping him with the rest of his friends, saving his duo partner, Commando Circumsphere from being corrupted.

When Cintagon froze in fear when he noticed Pyrare in front of him, Cube immediately tells him that Pyrare isn't an evil monster by any means, making Cintagon feel completely relieved afterward.

While looking for Ajaceare, Cube starts to become seemingly anxious that Cintagon noticed him being semi-infected with the Pink Corruption virus, giving him a big scare. However, Cube's trust in Cintagon was almost left unchanged after Iris told him that he was keeping a close eye on him and was ready to help.

**Status:** Friends

### **The Danimal Group**

#### **Quintagon**

Cube's relationship with Quintagon seems to have started off on a suspicious and confusing note. When in Cube first met Quintagon in Episode 9, she felt unsure about Cube because of her previous encounter with Cubic.

Shortly after, Cube had to indirectly tell her and the others about his recurring dreams of Cubic since Episode 3 and his revival to look for him and the others to make her believe that it wasn't him.

**Status:** Likely Friends

### **The Caretakers**

#### **Iris**

As a fellow caretaker, Cube is trustworthy of Iris' advice and judgment, following it as often as possible. At first, Cube initially wasn't amused by Iris' attempt to scare him even though he was just joking around about it, they both started to form a small bond after Iris healed him with his orange triangle.

Later in Episode 3, when Iris finally shows up after being dropped by Ketches, Cube was happy to see him alright from Dub's destruction near the Tree of Life. Cube readily agreed with Iris' proposal to stay at Poly Inn in Poly Village for the night. The next morning, after Cube woke up from his corruption, mind controlling him, he walked outside of his dorm and went to Iris right away, highlighting his trust in Iris's guidance.

Later in Episode 4, Cube's relationship with Iris was starting to develop more in the Episode while on their journey of finding Lycanthropy. After splitting from the rest of the other group, Cube began to feel unsure and expressed his rustiness in combat to Iris. Sensing his insecurity, Cube then gets empathized from Iris, assuring him that everything will be alright and showcasing to him the categorization of holdable and controllable weapons to him. When Cube was stating to himself that he's abilities were mostly controllable, Iris seemed initially disinterested of what type Cube is for some reason, than telling Cube that he isn't the only caretaker being controllable, indicating the first caretaker, Pyrare.

When Cube and Iris encountered Lycanthropy, Cube appeared to surprise Iris with his strategic thinking on how to defeat Lycanthropy. Shortly after, Iris agrees with his plan and both work together meticulously to restrain Lycanthropy without causing harm, employing a tactic similar to the one used by him and his hero, Cyan in Episode 1. Once they successfully trapped Lycanthropy within a temporary dome, they shared a respectful handshake, solidifying their teamwork and their battle strategy they created.

In the beginning of Episode 5, Cube appears to be seemingly bonding with Iris well while fighting alongside him as both were using their battle strategy they developed from last episode again to restrain Commando Circumcannon to temporarily cure him back to Circumsphere, giving a high-five to each other afterward. Cube does seemingly appreciates Iris for being a protective friend to him at times when Cube questioned him why he has to come along as well with him and Cintagon, replying to his answer that he doesn't want anyone to get corrupted or to help spread the infection, showing his awareness of Cube's infected spot. Another instance is Cube being saved by Iris from a horde of corrupted flowers coming towards him and the others.

In Episode 7, Cube does seemingly know Iris tries to be caring towards him about issues he still deals with, when Cube gets comfort from Iris after Cyan's sudden maturation, but Iris's attempt to reassure him fell short. Cube remained unsettled despite Iris's best intentions of reassuring him.

However, in Family Search Arc, Cube's relationship with Iris starts to become somewhat rocky due to having more tension and disagreements between the two. As In the opening scene of Episode 9, before Cube was about to finish talking about Cubic's revival and actively searching for them since Episode 7, Iris expresses his brief anger towards Cube for not sharing crucial information earlier and keeping it to himself, in which causes Cube and his hero, Cyan to break down in tears. Later in the episode, when Cube deliberately does not wake up Iris and the others from bed, which leads to his re-corruption during his fight with Cubic and Cyanide. When Cube was taken inside from his hero, Cyan and Cyanide, informing the others about the situation, Iris noticed and can't help but cover his face, feeling both annoyed and frustrated.

**Status:** Friends

#### **Pentellow**

Cube does appear to have a friendly and good relationship with Pentellow, after his first encounter with her in Episode 3, when her and Iris's heroes, Tsavorite and Orange healed his hero, Cyan from being damaged from Dub's attack, showing his thanks to her.

Cube values and recognizes Pentellow's advice and support throughout the series. In Episode 3, Pentellow notices Cube's concerns about being a good caretaker and offers reassurance. She shares her observations of Pyrare, who had similar struggles but managed to resist full corruption after being infected with the Pink Corruption virus. Cube, displaying a sense of acceptance and understanding, acknowledges her words and responds positively.

**Status:** Friends

#### **Pyrare**

Initially, Cube is scared of Pyrare when he first meets him somewhere at the end of Episode 4. Pyrare's presence initially causes Cube to be unresponsive and uncommunicative. However, Cube soon realizes that Pyrare is a friendly monster shape and poses no harm. Cube begins to enjoy being carried by Pyrare and even takes rides with him.

In Episode 5, Cube was still curious about Pyrare's story, asking for more answers from Pyrare about how Dub made the pink corruption virus with his son, Barracuda. Pyrare regretfully tells him that is a secret he does not know about, indicating his lack of knowledge about how the virus was actually created.

Cube seems to impress Pyrare at times, particularly during the fight with Lycanthropy in Episode 4, where Cube showcases his abilities and strategic thinking. However, in Episode 8, when Cube brutally defeats Acrilimus to save his hero, Cyan, Pyrare somewhat expresses his admiration for Cube's performance but also advises against killing corrupts, stating that it's not their fault they are infected. Cube, while angred with the Acrilimus situation, may have conflicting emotions about Pyrare's perspective about defeating corrupts in a more pacifist way next time.

In Episode 10, Cube's bond with Pyrare deepens as they finally engage in a conversation with each other about their shared experiences as caretakers to their respective heroes, Cyan and Gold, and being infected with the virus.

**Status:** Likely Good Friends

### **The Heroes**

#### **Tsavorite**

While both occasionally interreacted with each other, Cube values Tsavorite's helpfulness and assistance for him, particularly on helping his hero, Cyan when in Episode 3, Cube thanked him and Orange for healing his hero from being damaged from Dub. Somewhere at the end of Episode 3, Cube promptly asked Tsavorite with Orange to teach his hero, Cyan on how to protect himself in which Tsavorite decided to agrees with even though he tells him that not every hero can learn the same thing, meaning that Cyan might have different abilities that Tsavorite doesn't possess.

In Episode 7, Cube does still seemingly appreciate Tsavorite's support and gratitude towards him, for helping retrieving his hero, Cyan, who was stuck in his second sudden maturity.

**Status:** Friends

#### **Orange**

Same as Tsavorite, Cube occasionally interacts with Orange, but still appreciates Orange's support to him, when Orange helps him heal his hero, Cyan from being damaged and teaching his hero on how to defend himself better.

**Status:** Friends

#### **Gold**

Throughout the entire season 1, Cube never had an interaction with Gold despite Cube knowing that Gold is very shy and grouchy around others when they first meet each other.

**Status:** Likely Friends

## **Enemies**

>  ...He's scary. But annoying..!
>
> Cube talks about finding Cubic to be in The Pink Corruption QnA Part 1 video.

### **Cubic**

Confirmed in The Pink Corruption QnA (part 1-2) videos, Cube finds Cubic to be an annoying and scary shape to him, indicating amount of times Cube encountered him, even though Cubic is one of the main villains of the series.

Toward the conclusion of Episode 3, when Cube first meets Cubic face-to-face in a mysterious realm within his soul, Cube dismisses the situation and asserts that they are not in the same shape, showing his initial skepticism of his situation. However, Cube notices more of his existence, realizes he has the same abilities as him, one for example "his grabbing claws". In a tense confrontation, Cubic presses Cube against the wall and taunts him about his doubts as a caretaker and his lack of confidence in his caregiving skills towards Cyan, their shared hero. Despite Cube's initial reluctance, he acknowledges the truth of Cubic's claims but asserts that it does not justify abandoning the bond he has forged with Cyan. This leads to a fit of anger from Cube, and he lifts Cubic into the air. However, Cubic cryptically suggests that Cube's bond with Cyan will strengthen him, allowing Cubic to exert even more control over Cube's body.

Cube is still aware of Cubic's warning to him since Episode 3, when in Episode 5, Cube is reminded of Cubic's warning when the suggestion of facing a fair fight against Ajaceare arises. Cube dismisses the disquieting thoughts and tries to forget the events of their previous encounter.

Later on in Episode 7, Cube encounters Cubic once again within the realm of his soul, and he is overwhelmed by confusion by Cubic being still alive despite what happened from Episode 6. In a characteristic manner, Cubic disdainfully refers to Cube as an "idiot" and reveals that his resurrection was orchestrated by his boss, Dub, using Cube's data. Cube starts to know that Cubic's power is limited without a host, but starts to absorb more words from Cubic when he says he is still continuing to seek out Cube and his group, with the intention of destroying them and gaining complete control over Cube's body.

In Episode 9, Cube who was determined to defeat Cubic, decides to face him off with Cyan without the gang's help to not let Cubic hurt anyone ever again. However, was unable to defeat Cubic for being a little impulsive in his decisions, causing him to become re-infected.

**Status:** Enemies

### **Dub**

As a caretaker, Cube knows that Dub is one of the biggest threats in the whole series because of him being one of the characters responsible for creating the Pink Corruption Virus and has to stop him alongside with the other caretakers and heroes with him.

In Episode 5, Cube starts to feel rather sympathetic towards Dub because of his past of being once a friendly monster shape before becoming evil, even though Cube likely doesn't forgive for his villainous actions he has caused since the First Pink Corruption outbreak alongside with the others. However, Cube still questions how Dub actually created the virus with Barracuda in the first place.

**Status:** Enemies

### **Lycanthropy**

Since Episode 3, Cube was unaware that he was being watched by Lycanthropy because of his mission on killing him and his hero, Cyan.

However, when Cube finally meets Lycanthropy in person in Episode 4, Cube starts to realize that it was his childhood friend, Lythorus who had presumably been corrupted off-screen, causing his infected spot to grow bigger. Cube had to come up with a plan with Iris to not harm his friend, who had turned into a corrupted flower.

**Status:** Enemies

### **Ajaceare**

Not that much interaction between the two, however, in Episode 5, all Cube knows about her is how strong she is and her causing his infection to lose control of her powers.

**Status:** Enemies

### **George**

Not that much interaction between the two, however, in Episode 5, all Cube knows about him is his conversation with Ajaceare.

**Status:** Enemies

### **Cyanide**

When Cube first met Cyanide, he was shockingly confused about realizing that she was a corrupted hero right in front of him.

In the season 2 episode 1 preview, Cube seemed to be wondering where Cyanide was, even though she was posing as a possible threat to him and the group.

**Status:** Possibly Enemies