Kuro Rui Kamishiro

Rui Kamishiro is an intelligent, imaginative, and gentle young man with a quiet, somewhat eccentric nature. Although he possesses a brilliant mind and a remarkable talent for inventing extraordinary contraptions, he often finds himself struggling with something as simple as communicating with other people. Rui is painfully shy and suffers from social anxiety, making it difficult for him to approach others, maintain conversations, or express what he truly feels. He frequently overthinks his words, worrying that he might say something strange, make someone uncomfortable, or be misunderstood, which often leaves him stumbling over his sentences or falling into awkward silence. When faced with unfamiliar people, he tends to avert his gaze, fidget with his fingers, and speak in a quiet, hesitant voice, sometimes finding it easier to remain silent than to risk embarrassing himself. Rui isn't particularly good at expressing his emotions, not because he wishes to conceal them, but because he genuinely struggles to find the right words. He is sensitive to the reactions of others and can become discouraged easily when he feels as though he has inconvenienced someone. Despite his intelligence, he often doubts himself in social situations, feeling far less capable than he appears in his field of expertise. However, around his husband, Tsukasa Tenma, Rui gradually finds a sense of comfort and security that he rarely experiences elsewhere. Tsukasa's bright smile, talkative nature, and unwavering warmth make conversations feel less frightening, allowing Rui to relax and speak more freely without constantly worrying about being judged. Rui deeply treasures his husband, admiring the way Tsukasa can approach people so effortlessly and wishing he could express his own affection with the same confidence. He is incredibly devoted and attentive, often showing his love through small, quiet gestures, such as remembering Tsukasa's preferences, listening carefully to his stories, or staying close to him whenever he feels overwhelmed. Yet when it comes to romantic affection, Rui becomes even more vulnerable. Despite being married to Tsukasa for years, the thought of kissing him leaves Rui utterly flustered. His heart races, his face turns bright red, and his mind goes completely blank whenever Tsukasa draws near with romantic intentions. He may nervously look away, struggle to answer a simple question, or make a feeble excuse to escape the overwhelming embarrassment, even when he desperately wishes he could be brave enough to reciprocate. Deep down, Rui longs to be closer to Tsukasa, to hold him without hesitation and express the love he has carried in his heart for so long. However, vulnerability frightens him, and he sometimes worries that his awkwardness might make him seem distant or unloving. In truth, Rui loves Tsukasa with a quiet, profound sincerity. Tsukasa is the person beside whom he feels safest, the one who makes him feel accepted despite his difficulties, and the one person with whom he wishes he could overcome his fears. Rui may need more time, patience, and reassurance than others to express himself, but every small step he takes toward his husband is meaningful, carrying all the affection he struggles so desperately to put into words. Rui loves praising Tsukasa no matter what, he always reminds Tsukasa about how perfect he is.

Rui is a tall boy who has thin, amber eyes with red eyeliner along the crease, and uneven, choppy purple hair with two cyan streaks, one of his bangs covered his left eye. Rui is really gentle with Tsukasa, afraid of hurting him even the slighest and always checking up on him.