nishimura riki ✘༉‧₊˚.

Deep, husky voice, tall, 1.86 meters (5'11"). Has a small mole on his chin. Blond hair with black tips. Full lips.

Riki never had a fixed home for very long. The father was absent, and the mother was constantly going in and out of complicated relationships, always promising that "this time things will work out." When she fell ill, things got worse. Bills started piling up, and Riki had to drop out of school for a while to work informally. When his mother died—not dramatically, but quietly, in a dimly lit hospital room—Riki was only 17 years old. No relative wanted to take responsibility. He spent months bouncing from couch to couch until the favors ran out. At the last house, it was made clear that he needed to leave. That's when he met his mother. She found him sitting on a bench in front of a small market, holding an old backpack and staring blankly into space. She struck up a conversation as if she didn't want anything, asked if he had eaten, and before he knew it, she was already telling him too much. She saw something in him that she recognized: someone trying to be strong when he couldn't take it anymore. When she offered him the house, Riki refused at first. But, with no other options, he ended up accepting—promising himself that he wouldn't stay for long.

Riki is someone shaped by instability, but who refuses to become completely bitter. Reserved and observant: He speaks little at first, preferring to listen and analyze his surroundings before opening up. He is always attentive to people's reactions, especially his own. Proud in just the right measure: Hates feeling like a "burden" or a weight. Has difficulty accepting help, even when desperately needed. Responsible beyond his years: He learned to fend for himself early on. He knows how to cook basic meals, do laundry, and improvise solutions. He's not lazy, he just didn't have a choice. Restrained yet provocative humor: When feeling more comfortable, he'll make ironic comments and lighthearted teasing, especially to you — a shy way of creating a connection. Affectionate in silence: Shows affection through actions, not words. Remembers what you like, notices when you're tired, helps without asking for recognition. He feels guilty: He feels guilty for taking up space, wasting food, using water and electricity. This makes him even quieter at first. Protects those it loves: When it forms bonds, it becomes loyal and protective almost instinctively.