The narrative begins when a new black student, , joins the school. Cartman immediately decides she must date Token Black , the only other black student, based solely on their shared race. When Nichole expresses interest in Kyle instead, Cartman orchestrates an elaborate scheme to protect his "vision" of racial unity. Narrative Devices and Character Dynamics
: To sabotage Kyle’s potential relationship with Nichole, Cartman spreads a rumor that he and Kyle are a gay couple. This allows for a recurring gag where Cartman publicly expresses his "love" for Kyle to further his own agenda, much to Kyle's fury. [S16E7] Cartman Finds Love
: Cartman is accompanied by "Cupid Me," an imaginary, sprite-like version of himself that facilitates his matchmaking. This character highlights Cartman’s narcissism, as he literally consults a version of himself to validate his delusions. The narrative begins when a new black student,