Arrival or arrival ( one word ) means getting to a certain point, or reaching a destination--
The arrival of his flight has been delayed by the bad weather.
The local hero's arrival was celebrated by a marching band.
A rival or a rival ( two words ) means one ( a ) opponent in a competition or contest; a competitor--
They both thought the same man was attractive, so she considered her sister a rival.
If a rival firm manages to launch the product first, we'll be left in the dust.
Now that you know that, you can say--
"His friends thought the transfer student was a new pal, but he only saw the arrival of a rival."
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