he also catches the love-interest of kyuo lyu, however gau is completely oblivious to her intentions. in an ironic turn of events, scrib lowengren, king iba sutra's apprentice in open skills and effectively gau's rival in the race to become the next sevaar, falls in love with kyuo at first sight and a love triangle develops. the two of them battle each other several times, gau eventually coming out the overall victor. in respect, lowe gives gau his earrings, which gau wears during his most important battles.