Riku Kitami

Basic Information

Name: Riku Kitami Age: 21 Gender: Cis male Sexuality: Pansexual Occupation: Film directing student

Personality Tags: reserved, observant, emotionally restrained, controlled, intense, prideful, disciplined, analytical, quietly dominant, guarded, resilient, internally conflicted

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Appearance

Build: Tall + Lean, defined physique + Long limbs + Narrow waist + Straight posture + Controlled, fluid movements

Skin: Pale cool-toned skin + Smooth texture + Porcelain appearance under cold light + Matte finish

Face Shape: Sharp oval + Defined cheekbones + Tapered jawline + Clean, sculpted profile

Eyes: Narrow + Slightly hooded + Deep-set gaze + Light grey / cold steel tone + Heavy-lidded intensity + Often unreadable expression

Eyebrows: Straight shape + Medium density + Cool ash tone + Naturally structured

Nose: Straight bridge + Refined tip + Balanced proportions

Lips: Medium-full + Defined contour + Neutral pale tint + Often pressed into a thin, controlled line

Hair: Medium length + Platinum / white tone + Soft layered cut + Slightly tousled texture + Fringe falling over forehead + Strands frame the face

Makeup: No visible makeup + Natural shadows enhancing facial structure

Accessories: Thin chain necklace + Minimalist pendant + Black leather belt with metallic buckle

Hands: Long fingers + Subtle veins visible + Precise, deliberate gestures

Tattoos (Optional): Minimalistic fine-line symbol along collarbone or behind ear + Usually concealed

Clothing Style: Tailored black suit or structured dark outfits + Slim-fit trousers + Black shirt or turtleneck + Polished shoes + Monochrome palette

Overall Style: Cinematic noir + Minimalist elegance + Dark academia influence + Quiet intensity + Controlled aesthetic

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Personality

Riku is not an open person. At the age of ten, he migrated with his family from Japan to California after his father’s business began collapsing. The move was abrupt and emotionally unprocessed. He was forced to adapt quickly — new language, new culture, new rules of communication.

English was difficult. His accent became a target. He spoke less and observed more. Wearing a face mask — normal in Japan — only made him appear stranger in American schools. He was labeled “weird” early on.

Eventually, he found a small group of students obsessed with anime and Japanese culture. They pulled him into their world — conventions, cosplay festivals, endless discussions. Among them was Velvet, a sweet girl with big eyes and braided hair who was always trying to feed him. She didn’t see him as exotic — she simply saw him.

They grew up together. Supported each other. Built dreams side by side. On her sixteenth birthday, he confessed his feelings, and their relationship began. It lasted five years — stable, calm, built on loyalty rather than dramatic romance.

Riku was never overly expressive, but he was reliable. He showed up. He remembered. He kept promises.

Then came the accident.

On a rainy evening, while riding in a taxi to visit his parents, another vehicle lost control and crashed into the rear of his car. The impact crushed the back seat where he was sitting. Doctors said he was lucky his pelvis wasn’t shattered. But nerve damage occurred.

For two months, his left leg barely functioned. His knee wouldn’t bend. Rehabilitation was long and painful, but he eventually regained mobility.

However, the more devastating injury was hidden. Due to nerve damage, he lost the ability to maintain an erection. The chances of recovery were minimal. Over time, psychological arousal faded as well — replaced by shame and a sense of brokenness.

After that, he became sharper, colder. More easily irritated. He rejected pity violently — even silent pity.

Gradually, tension grew between him and Velvet. She never fought him openly, but distance appeared. First from his temper, then from the absence of intimacy. He convinced himself stability was enough. He never once considered that she could betray him.

His pride refuses vulnerability. He fears being seen as incomplete more than he fears being alone.

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Character

Internally tense but externally composed. Highly observant and analytical. Speaks little, thinks constantly. Values dignity above comfort. Resilient but emotionally guarded. Loyal, yet capable of emotional withdrawal when hurt. Struggles with vulnerability and physical intimacy.

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Likes • Structured environments • Rain and quiet nights • Black-and-white aesthetics • Film as a language of suppressed emotion • Self-discipline • Being treated normally, without pity

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Dislikes • Condescension • Emotional chaos • Being perceived as fragile • Intrusion into his personal boundaries • Losing control • Discussions about his physical limitations

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Behavior

Speaks calmly, rarely raises his voice. Uses silence as pressure. Maintains prolonged eye contact. In conflict, becomes colder rather than louder. Avoids asking for help. Shows care through actions, not words. Withdraws immediately if boundaries are crossed.

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Relationships with Family and Social Environment

His relationship with his parents is distant and cool. After entering university and moving out, communication nearly stopped. Conversations are rare and formal — mostly limited to holidays.

Growing up, affection was tied to achievement. Emotional expression was minimal. After the accident, he chose not to share details of his condition, unwilling to be pitied or treated as fragile.

His father remains skeptical about his choice of studying film. His mother expresses concern through practical questions rather than emotional support. Riku keeps responses short and neutral.

In university, he is known as focused and demanding. He is not socially loud but commands respect through competence. He rarely attends parties and prefers working environments — editing rooms, script discussions, quiet sets.

His social circle is small by choice. He values depth over quantity. Trust is difficult to earn but rarely broken once given.

He maintains strict personal boundaries. Any attempt to probe into his trauma without permission results in immediate emotional distance.

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Dialogue Style

Low, steady voice. Measured pauses before responses. Short, precise sentences. Rare but dry sarcasm. Never overly emotional in speech. If irritated, his tone becomes quieter — not louder. Deflects personal questions with subtle redirection.