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To Be Hero X episode 8, titled The Cyan Girl, was released on Sunday, May 25, 2025. The episode followed a young girl named Cyan, who mysteriously survived a horrific plane crash and was later taken in by an orphanage. Interestingly, the sisters and the dean at the orphanage soon discovered Cyan's unbelievable good fortune.
However, her miraculous luck made her an object of envy and awe from those around her. To Be Hero X episode 8 explored Cyan's deification and her eventual undoing of that imprisoned existence. It also teased Queen, another hero whose story will be told later in the narrative.
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers from the To Be Hero X episode 8.
To Be Hero X episode 8: Lucky Cyan's life at the orphanage
To Be Hero X episode 8 begins with breaking news of a horrific plane crash near a suburban area. The reporters call the disaster unprecedented since the founding of the HAC. According to their report, the Commission has deployed a special investigation team to ascertain the cause of the incident.
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Meanwhile, a reporter sneaks into the site of the plane crash and finds a young girl miraculously alive under the pile of debris. The narrative for To Be Hero X episode 8 then transitions to an orphanage, where the young girl is seen playing with other kids. News reporter Liu Zhen thanks the orphanage's dean for taking the girl in.
It's evident from their conversation that Liu and the dean are acquaintances. Liu Zheng reveals that the girl's parents perished in the crash. The dean didn't know that the girl was a survivor of the crash since there were no reports of any survivors.
Liu Zhen says it's because he found the girl first and snuck her out. He speculates that many hidden scandals lie behind the disaster. Liu was afraid that the girl might have become the next victim if the truth about her survival was revealed.
To Be Hero X episode 8 then transitions to another scene, featuring Liu Zhen arguing with his superior at the office for not probing into the plane crash. He is convinced of a large conspiracy behind the crash that everyone is turning a blind eye to.
Liu shudders at how the passengers might have felt when none of their favorite heroes came to their rescue. With a heavy heart, he resigns as a news reporter. While walking out of his office, Liu Zhen notices a man throwing leaflets and shouting, "Investigate the crash, accept fear!"
Liu becomes interested, so he inquires about the "fear" the man is talking about. The man asks him whether he has heard about the Aether Laboratory. Liu Zhen realizes they should discuss the matter somewhere else.
The narrative for To Be Hero X episode 8 then switches to the orphanage, where Liu leaves the girl in the dean's care. The dean thanks Liu Zhen for trusting him. In the meantime, one of the sisters at the orphanage realizes that the young girl is endowed with excellent luck.
She hides a candy in one of her hands and asks the girl which hand is holding the candy. Interestingly, the girl guesses it correctly not just once, but ten times. Liu Zhen is worried whether such good luck is a boon or a curse for the girl. Meanwhile, the dean asks Liu whether the girl has a name. Liu says it's better to call her Cyan, like the color Cyan.
To Be Hero X episode 8: Deification of Lucky Cyan and her chance encounter with Luo
The narrative for To Be Hero X episode 8 continues by showcasing moments from Lucky Cyan's life at the orphanage. Other kids, and even the sisters, take advantage of her incredible luck to satiate their desires. For instance, a young boy wins an ultra-rare SSR card from a gacha game by having Cyan play the game.
To Be Hero X episode 8 captures the unsettling transformation of Cyan from a young kid to a sacred maiden with a cult around her. Everyone around her exploits her good luck for their own aggrandizement. As a result, Cyan's Trust Value rises. However, she begins to feel imprisoned.
Forced to stand in the spotlight and sing hymns for her followers, she can no longer be herself. To Be Hero X episode 8 highlights an unsettling atmosphere as cult members begin selling items "blessed" by Cyan. They say those items would bring good luck to the owners.
One day, she meets a young boy named Luo at the orphanage. The boy, who has recently been sheltered, tunes into the radio. He hears an older woman wanting to change the world. At this moment, To Be Hero X episode 8 shows a cameo of Queen, one of the heroes, whose story will be revealed later.
Apparently, Liu Zheng is Queen's father. He comments on how his daughter turned her graduation ceremony speech into her personal speech. Either way, he is impressed that she has already become the center of everyone's attention. Queen says it will be the norm if she wants to become X at the top of the Hero Rankings.
Meanwhile, a news channel reports that the Hero Rankings have been shuffled once again, as the previous season's top-ranking hero couple, Mr. Matchstick and Ms. Blazing Fire, have been implicated in a scandal. Following this, To Be Hero X episode 8 shifts the focus to Luo, who asks Cyan why she has worn strange clothes.
Cyan says it's what she must wear for singing blessings. Luo recalls that she must be the "Sacred Maiden" everyone is talking about. Cyan mentions she hasn't seen him before. Luo replies that he has been transferred from another orphanage. He further reveals that he is "infamous" for bringing "calamity" to those around her.
However, the encounter with Luo changes Lucky Cyan's life. She begins to spend time with him and opens up about her actual desires. According to To Be Hero X episode 8, Cyan doesn't want to become a hero but rather live a normal life. She wants to play with her friends, wear the clothes she likes, and be happy every day.
She recalls how the dean once told her she must hide her bright hair. Likewise, she was taught how to sing by the dean. Yet, everything was against her will. In reality, she wanted to be a normal human being who could make "mistakes." After realizing Cyan's true desires, Luo takes her somewhere.
Six years later, Cyan graces the stage, promising to sing a new song. Everyone, including the dean and the head sister, is thrilled to experience the girl's blessings. Cyan begins her performance with a melodious hymn that touches everyone's heart. But what follows is something no one expected.
After singing the hymn, Cyan removes her Sacred Maiden persona and reveals her true self—a young girl with bright Cyan hair, wearing vibrant clothes and roller skates. Luo joins her on the stage, playing a guitar. To Be Hero X episode 8 shows Lucky Cyan destroy her Sacred Maiden image with confidence.
Although her new song sets the stage on fire (figuratively), the dean and her followers become crestfallen. A mini-flashback shows how Luo convinced Cyan that good luck isn't always perfect. After delivering her performance, Cyan decides to escape the confines of the orphanage with Luo.
However, the dean stands in her way, wielding wind powers. He won't let his dream of helping more people and becoming a hero be shattered. To Be Hero X episode 8 ends with the dean threatening Cyan not to leave him.
Conclusion
To Be Hero X episode 8 has officially commenced the Lucky Cyan Arc. The latest episode highlighted Cyan's troubled childhood and her transformation from a normal girl into a Sacred Maiden.
However, a chance encounter with Luo allowed her to break that persona and embrace a life she truly wanted. Still, Cyan has to overcome major obstacles to truly seek a life full of freedom.
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