#rukiko changes

[ruki-mukami-dl]

Rukiko Changes — Before and After

This post is written together with @yuriko-tsukino-rp's admin.

We got inspired by @mukami-kuron-mrsadisticcat's and @mukami-kou-dazzlingpinkidol's post.

Ruki

Stubbornness

Ruki is damn stubborn when it comes to his ideals and judgments about certain things, especially when it concerns his human life before the turning and his benefactor Karlheinz. However, Yuriko is able to break through his stubbornness and makes him reconsider his views.

Cold-hearted

Cold-hearted and merciless, Ruki shows no empathy for humans. He sees them merely as livestock, a source of food for survival and an occupation to kill some boredom. Yuriko slowly melted that iceberg and drove away some of that coldness. She alone gets to feel his warmth. Towards others, he is still acting cold-hearted.

Composure

Ruki is a calm and collected man. He keeps his composure in almost every situation. His expression seems cold and he doesn't raise his voice. Something heavy has to happen before he gets out of his shell. But when it comes to Yuriko his coolness can disappear very quickly. Jealousy, bloodthirst and also lust are triggers that make him go berserk. He can lose control and shows a completely different side of himself. Of course, he would never hurt or even kill Yuriko. But in the face of potential threats like other men he doesn't hold back. Out of jealousy Ruki is ready to murder for Yuriko.

Punishments

His whole life, Ruki punished people who, in his opinion, had done something wrong. Already in his childhood, he was excessively strict with his servants. As a vampire, however, his punishments reached a new level. Brutal and merciless he let his prey suffer. Yuriko also got to feel this. But Ruki soon realized that he wasn't teaching Yuriko with his punishments, but scared her and driving her away from him. Afraid that one day he would go too far and lose Yuriko, he stopped his sadistic actions towards her. Nowadays, Yuriko has to do more household chores when Ruki thinks punishment is in order.

Jealousy

In the beginning of the relationship, Ruki was overcome with jealousy. So much that he even killed someone once. He punished Yuriko for just looking at pictures of other men. Little by little Ruki learned to live with his jealousy and to deal with it. By now he is able to think before he acts.

Killing

In the past, Ruki wasn't afraid to torture and kill. But with Yuriko's appearance this changed. However, not because his conviction changed in this regard, but because Yuriko asked him not to kill anyone anymore. Afraid of losing Yuriko because of the murders, he stopped and spared the lives of his enemies.

Scars

Ruki doesn't want anyone to touch his scars, neither is he willing to talk about them. But since Yuriko stated she would like to hear the story and wanted to caress his backside too, Ruki reluctantly agreed to this. The moment was both uncomfortable and soothing for him at the same time. He still prefers Yuriko to touch him in other ways but she is the only one who is now allowed to run her fingers over his scars too.

Leaving comfort zone

Ruki is usually reluctant to try out something new, unless it's a potentially tasty recipe. But with Yuriko, he has found himself doing things he never imagined of doing. As allowing Yuriko to touch his scars shows, Ruki has slowly started to be more willing to leave his comfort zone for her every now and then. He doesn't do that without reasoning though.

Trust

Abandoned by his father and mother, betrayed by people and treated badly, Ruki lost his trust in humanity, especially in women. Initially, Ruki saw Yuriko acting as a kind of threat and sometimes reacted very indignantly. But Yuriko didn't give up and continued to fight. Slowly, piece by piece, she gained Ruki's trust. She stayed by his side no matter what he said or did. Ruki appreciated this fact very much, opened up to her and became much calmer about betrayal. Meanwhile, Yuriko has become the person Ruki trusts the most and he returns the same to her without hesitation.

Nightmares

Before Ruki shared the bed with Yuriko, his sleep was regularly plagued by bad nightmares. But since her warm body lies next to him, the nightmares have almost completely disappeared. Very rarely now, his nightly rest is disturbed by these bad dreams. At first, Ruki was very uncomfortable when Yuriko realized he was having a nightmare. He didn't want her to see him so weak. Without saying another word, he retreated to the bathroom and tried to calm down there again. However, Yuriko wanted to be there for him and decided to follow him one day. Of course he reacted rudely, scolding her and threatening punishment. Yuriko ignored his behavior and comforted him anyway. Her soothing words helped him to calm down. Gradually, Ruki understood better and better that there was no reason to hide from her because of his nightmares. Nowadays, he even wakes her up and asks for her comfort.

Softness

Ruki is a sadistic, dominant vampire who shows no mercy. To achieve his goal he plays dirty. Hard punishments are ruthlessly carried out. But when he met Yuriko, this changed. So much that his brothers even tease him about how soft he has become. Yuriko literally pulled out his fangs in their eyes. Yet, jealousy can make his softness disappear in no time.

Spoiled

Ruki is used to do everything alone. He is the big brother who looks after everyone and handles everything. So he now also takes care of Yuriko. What he didn't expect was that Yuriko would take care of him in the same way. This fact was new to him and gave him tense times every now and then. But in the meantime he has gotten used to it and even lets Yuriko spoil him.

Wishes

Ruki always tried to please everyone. He fulfilled the wishes of his benefactor, those of his brothers and now Yuriko's as well. Over it he forgot completely his own needs. He sacrificed himself for others without paying attention to himself. Yuriko tried to change this slowly and asked for Ruki's wishes. But she got the same answer every time. "Just stay by my side. I don't need anything else. I only need you." Yuriko explained to him over and over again that it was okay for him to express what he wanted. Gradually, Ruki understood the meaning of her words and now tries to express his wishes to her.

Making Friends

Ruki is very possessive. Yuriko belongs to him and him alone. It bothered him a lot when she tried to make new friends. He just couldn't understand why she did that. Often the two argued and Ruki told Yuriko that she didn't need anyone else but him. It took some time for Ruki to realize that Yuriko felt lonely and that friends aren't a threat. Today Yuriko has friends that Ruki accepts. Every now and then, however, some jealousy arises. But together with Yuriko he works on it.

Yuriko

Shyness

Yuriko used to be really shy and insecure before she met Ruki. While she still has these traits she also has become more bold and outspoken. Not just with Ruki but other people as well, especially the Mukami family.

Fighting Back

Yuriko didn't have the guts to stand up for herself and she simply took everything, hiding her feelings the best she could. Even though she still does this at times, she has grown the courage to disagree with Ruki and even talking back and fighting with him if needed.

Trust

Because of her experience of people leaving her, Yuriko had trust issues. These aren't completely gone but she has learned to trust more and more. She doesn't fear (that much) of Ruki leaving her anymore and she says she trusts him with all her heart.

Spoiled

When Yuriko was living with her father she was used to not getting anything for herself. The little money she had she saved to buy second hand books and sometimes other nice things. Now, she can have the clothes she likes and eat someone else's (Ruki's) cooking. Aside from that Ruki takes very good care of her, making sure she has everything she needs and yearns.

Wishes

Since Yuriko was used to not getting anything for herself she wasn't comfortable voicing out her wishes. Ruki asking them confused her but since Ruki kept going, she has learned that her wishes matter. And not only that, she now knows that telling Ruki she wishes something makes him consider his actions and might even change the course of the conversation. She sometimes uses this to her advantage.

Making Friends

Slowly Yuriko has been making friends. While Ruki would love to keep her all for him, she is happy to do things with her friends and this little freedom has only made her love Ruki even more.

⚠️ NSFW Changes under the Cut ⚠️

Ruki

Horniness and Sex Drive

Ruki was a master of self-control. Whether sucking blood or craving sex, he kept his composure and restrained himself. Only every now and then he had a need for blood and sex. With Yuriko, however, this changed very quickly. For some unknown reason, Ruki is horny for Yuriko 24/7. One touch of her is enough and he is literally on fire. Since the two are together, he sees no reason to hold back and lives out his sexual urges to the fullest.

Dominance

A dominant master who always has everything under control. Being on top is Ruki's preference. He enjoys submissiveness and begging. However, together with Yuriko, he discovered something new that he liked. Yuriko on his lap, riding him. In this intimate moment he is ready to give up some control and lets her do what she wants. However, in order not to give the wrong impression, he is very careful to make it clear that he is the master here as well. Whether words or a teasing jacking up, Ruki shows Yuriko the limits.

Yuriko

Horniness and Sex Drive

Before meeting Ruki, Yuriko had no idea how horny she could be. He opened her door to a new world and now she doesn't want to close it anymore. Yuriko's sex drive is high but she was a virgin before she met Ruki. He made her discover this side of her.

Kinkiness

Yuriko had no idea that she loves to be bitten but Ruki's fangs piercing her skin started to turn her on even before they had had any true sexual contact. It took a while for her to understand this. Later, she has discovered other kinky likings with Ruki… and there are probably still some new pleasures for them to find.

[lured-into-wonderland]

“Oh,  you can definitely say that! I mean that the dress was prepared by someone that knows you…and loves you… It perfectly matches your eyes, your personality, your kindness…” – Nunnally stopped; she was not sure if talking such things was a proper thing to do. She was experienced in etiquette, royal etiquette, but human social norms were still a mystery for her. Well, she knew there was a kitsune and a half-blood vampire in front of her, but still it seemed to be a human wedding in a human realm and nothing that would meet Makai standards.

“Please do not mention it…I really wanted to give you something…it’s nothing big, but I hope it will remind you of this very special day.” – then Nunnally giggled; slightly and softly: --

“Tell me Yuriko-chan, do you think it would be acceptable if we had one dance together?” – not something appropriate for Makai, but Yuriko can always say no.

A wide smile spread on Yuriko's face as she saw Nunnally arrive. It had been a bit unclear if her friend would truly be allowed to come but now, it seemed that Karlheinz hadn't had anything against that after all.

"Nunnally-chan, you're here! That's so nice!" Hearing Nunnally's sincere wish for the couple's happiness and love. Destined to be married? Hmm? Yuriko beamed. Perhaps Nunnally was right. After everything that had happened, Yuriko couldn't help but think that maybe fate had played a part in their story.

Hugging Nunnally back, Yuriko giggled. "Thank you, Nunnally-chan. My brother's wife helped me with my hair and make-up... and made the dress. I do love it." Yuriko released her hold of Nunnally as the girl pulled away. "Oh my... you didn't need to bring anything but I do appreciate this."

Taking the package, Yuriko nodded a couple of times. "Thank you so much! We'll open this later but I'm happy to receive something from you~ And I hope you'll enjoy your stay with us tonight. It's so lovely that you are here now~"

@lured-into-wonderland (( I didn't write Ruki's response to this since his admin and I are holding this event together. So, Ruki's admin writes for him when he is tagged and I write only for Yuriko in the wedding interactions when she is tagged.

[yuriko-mukami]

Rukiko Anniversary, April 23rd

Rukiko is a DL RP ship that started in 2022 and is mostly based on private interactions with @ruki-mukami-dl (my dear bae, I love you so much). However, every now and then we post something on Tumblr too, and in 2023 Rukiko had their wedding. To celebrate Rukiko's anniversary we decided to make something special and held a magazine interview for our dear couple. Ruki and Yuriko answered them separately. You can read the article and interview below.

The Interview in text format and credits under the cut

Kaminashi Couples Interview

Our monthly peek into the city's love life reveals the secrets of the couples. This month, we interviewed the brother of top idol Mukami Kou and his wife. Enjoy this peek into the life of Mukami Ruki and Yuriko.

Mukami Ruki is a fresh face in the publishing industry, recently starting as the CEO of Kaminashi Modern Classics. Literature fans all over the city are excited to see how this change will affect the local publishing policies. But we here at the Hot Takes want to see behind the scenes. So, how is the love life of this peculiar man behind the bookshelves?

Facts

Name: Mukami Ruki Age: 20 Hot gossip: He used to be a student in Kaminashi University's literature department. Yet, even before the first year of his studies had ended, he had secured his position at the very top of a small but established and prized local publishing house.

The couple is living on the edge of the city. They renovated an old servant house that is said to be located near the household of our beloved idol.

Fangirls to be warned, the area is rumored to be heavily guarded, and we aren't encouraging anyone to try to find the exact location.

Name: Mukami Yuriko Age: 21 Hot gossip: She's Ruki's high school sweetheart and used to be a literature student as well. However, she is currently expecting the couple's firstborn who will be born in the next month.

As always, we made the couple answer the questions separately. Now, let's see if they agree or disagree.

Who was the one to propose?

Ruki: I made the marriage proposal on New Year's Eve. On that day, I felt nervous for the first time in my life. I really struggled to keep my composure and keep the surprise a secret until the very end. But Yuriko's reaction, her smile, and her shining eyes were worth the whirlpool of emotions.

Yuriko: Ruki did! I didn’t expect it at all. I was thinking that we were about to spend a regular New Year’s Eve but after dinner, Ruki brought me into the living room, which was decorated with beautiful lights, and lifted me on his lap. He… he said such meaningful things and then… then he asked me to marry him after we graduated from high school. Of course, I said yes, and last spring we had our wedding. Today is our wedding anniversary.

Who stressed more over wedding planning?

Ruki: That was me. Without a doubt. I just wanted this day to be perfect. I wanted nothing to get in the way and everything to run smoothly. I have to admit that a few unreliable people really got on my nerves a few times. It would have been best if I had just done everything myself…

Yuriko: I… umh… I think I should have stressed more over it. But I think Ruki actually did… He made sure we chose just the right dishes and that outfits matched after I had chosen mine. He did so much. I’m a bit ashamed for being so scattered about everything…

Who decorated the house?

Ruki: The two of us. When Yuriko moved into the Mukami manor, it was already completely decorated. Of course, I tried to take her wishes into account in our bedroom and later in the renovated library. However, that was not enough for me. So it was very important to me that we decorated the new house together. Our home should represent both of us and make us feel at homely.

Yuriko: Oh! I actually did… or more like, Ruki allowed me to pick most of the colors and so on. But… but… he and his brothers did the heavy lifting. I simply arranged some lighter things in our new house. But maybe I can do more later?

Who does the cooking?

Ruki: Usually me. But if I do not have time to cook because I am too busy with other things, Yuriko does it. Other than that, we often cook together. It is a nice way to spend time as a couple.

Yuriko: Ruki… He is much better at it than I am. But we do a lot of cooking together too. Sometimes I cook, especially if Ruki isn’t at home.

Who is more organized?

Ruki: Without a doubt me. Yuriko completes her tasks without much planning. And often, she spaces out. Then she completely forgets to do important things. I, on the other hand, have almost every minute of the day planned out and stay focused. I think Yuriko knows how important this is to me and she tries her best to keep up with my schedule and tasks. I appreciate this.

Yuriko: Umh… I’m not organized at all… but Ruki is very organized. That helps a lot!

Who initiates bedroom fun?

Ruki: We both initiate. That is all I want to say about that.

Yuriko: Ehhh?! What… what kind of question is this?! I… I… think… both of us…

Who suggested kids first?

Ruki: None of us did. It happened unplanned. But one thing is clear, we are planning the next child together.

Yuriko: Ahem… umh… well… Neither? I mean… I just forgot to take my contraception… umhhh…

Who’s more dominant?

Ruki: Me, of course. I am not only Yuriko's husband but also her master.

Yuriko: I think Ruki is.

Who’s the cuddler?

Ruki: I would say we both do. Physical proximity is very important to us. It is a way for us to show our love for each other. And I really enjoy her warmth…

Yuriko: Oh? Both of us, definitely. I just love to cuddle with Ruki while we are reading. And of course, at other times too.

What’s your favorite non-sexual activity?

Ruki: Reading. It does not matter whether we read a book together or each have our own. We really enjoy this way of spending time.

Yuriko: Reading! But I think Ruki enjoys cooking too. I mean… I’m not that eager to cook but I love spending time with Ruki, so making dinner together is pleasant. Still, reading together is my favorite.

Who comes home drunk at 3 am?

Ruki: Good grief... None of us, of course. Just what kind of question is that?

Yuriko: Umh… do some people do that? I can’t imagine either of us even being drunk…

Who kills the spiders?

Ruki: We do not kill spiders or bugs. But I am the one who catches them and takes them outside.

Yuriko: Huh? Spiders aren’t supposed to be killed. You should just simply pick them up with something and carry them out.

Who falls asleep first?

Ruki: Yuriko. She is a little sleepyhead. A cute one, of course. It is really unbelievable, but she is able to take a nap in very strange places. About sleeping at night... Generally, I am a bad sleeper. It takes me a while to fall asleep. Also… I like watching Yuriko sleep. That is why I try to stay awake longer than her.

Yuriko: Mostly me. But if I stroke Ruki’s hair gently, sometimes he might be the first to doze off.

This concludes our interview. Were you surprised by the secrets of our gossip couple of the month? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comment field. And as always, Hot Takes is willing to receive all the rumors of the city. Maybe yours will be in our next issue.

Credits

Questions from this post by @bane-magnus

Two last arts in the interview by @dlyuiannii

House picture edited by @ruki-mukami-dl

Other pictures edited by me from the official DL art, except Yuriko who is drawn by me, using drawing bases purchased from nukababe/Etsy

[ruki-mukami-dl]

HIS VERY OWN

Ruki was very happy that his new prey turned out to be the new classmate. This fact made the game easier for him, giving him more control over it.

Curious as to what the reasons were for Yuriko's change of school, he snuck into the secretary's office after class and searched for her school record. When he read that she was repeating the third year, an idea came to his mind. Immediately he made his way to the teacher and involved her in chitchat. Sneakily, he planted his idea in the teacher's mind and made it seem like it was her idea.

The next day, the teacher talked to Yuriko and made her understand that tutoring would help her catch up faster in class. Without knowing who her tutor would be, Yuriko accepted the teacher's suggestion.

Happy with the successful move on his chessboard, Ruki waited in the hallway for Yuriko to tell her that he would be her tutor. But as the young woman approached something unexpected happened. Suddenly Ruki's throat tightened he had to fight against his vampiric desire. Thanks to his excellent self-control, he did not fall upon her like a wild animal.

Grinning, Ruki told Yuriko that he would be her tutor. Yuriko did not like this at all, but she tried not to let it show. Without paying much attention to the young woman, the vampire ordered her to come to the library after class for tutoring.

It did not help and Yuriko decided to make the best out of the situation and hoped for a new start. Shaky and with a pounding heart, the young woman headed to the school library after classes. Politely, she apologized again for yesterday's incident and thanked him for his willingness to help her. Pointing out Yuriko's stammering, Ruki ignored her words and sat down. Patiently, he waited until she was ready and focused on the tutoring for now.

Yuriko's admin (@yuriko-mukami) and I (@ruki-mukami-dl) have been writing Yuriko's and Ruki's story since January 2022. Due to the roleplay writing style and the enormous length/word count, we decided to keep the original writing private. However, we wanted to give you an insight into Rukiko's world and will now gradually post summaries of His Very Own. We are still continuing the story and hope that we can do this for a long time. Enjoy reading~

[yuriko-mukami]

Rukiko Housing Headcanons

made together with @ruki-mukami-dl

Tagged by: @bluerosethornrp

Thank you for the bedroom tag. Since Ruki's admin and I have been working on Rukiko housing headcanons, we decided to use this challenge for it. In her canon story, Yuriko still has her own room, but that will eventually change to the same as in the Rukiko version, too.

The floor plan is made by Ruki’s admin.

💙 At first, Yuriko had her own room (guestroom) in the Mukami manor but after their engagement, they decided that she should move into the same room with Ruki since she spent most of her nights there anyway.

💙 During their honeymoon, the couple discussed room arrangements. Since they share a love for libraries, one thing led to another, and a week after their return, they started to turn the manor's library into their bedroom.

💙 After finishing the library bedroom, they renovated the toilet on the third floor as a full-on bathroom.

💙 They have the whole third floor of the manor for themselves, but they share other living areas with Ruki's brothers and still use the kitchen and dining room with them. Family evenings and dinners aren't rare.

Pictures are from Pinterest.

💙 Since they are living in the library, there are lots of bookshelves that contain their wide and ever-growing literature collection. They also kept a couch and an armchair in the room for comfortable reading.

💙 Other than that, they bought a new bed for their new bedroom. The wooden headboard was something they both wanted, and it was important to find a headboard where it would be easy to tie someone up. The bed needs to be comfortable and wide enough for two but not huge since they sleep close to each other anyway.

💙 They have heavy black curtains, which Ruki finds important for sleeping. Yuriko wanted to add lighter lace curtains over those for decorative reasons.

💙 In the bathroom, the couple has a nice view from the window. They chose the sink and bathtub together. The room has a bit lighter vibe than the other bathroom since Yuriko wished for that.

[yuriko-mukami]

Verses

Please note that Yuriko has two different stories: The Storm of Souls, her canon story written by me, and His very own, her RP story written privately with @ruki-mukami-dl.

Moon Verse — Tsukino Yuriko

This is based on Yuriko's canon story, The Storm of Souls, and its events, changing as it proceeds. You don’t need to absorb it though; I’ll just portray Yuriko accordingly.

Yuriko is 19 years old 3dr year Ryoutei Academy student. She is a half Kitsune from her mother’s side and still learning how to use her skills. She has run away from home since her father is trying to take her to her Kitsune relatives in exchange for her brother, Yuuto, who was kidnapped into the Demon World as a child. While at school, Yuriko met Mukami Ruki who decided to make her his possession. However, their relationship has started to develop in another direction after Ruki realized there was more than simply delicious blood in this girl. They managed to save Yuuto in the hands of the Kitsune. Yuuto is now living in his apartment while Yuriko decided to stay with the Mukamis. The spring semester has ended and the autumn semester is about to start (and with that, Yuriko's canon story proceeds toward Dark Fate).

Godless Verse — Mukami Yuriko

Based on Rukiko RP story, His Very Own, with @ruki-mukami-dl. Since the RP story is partly private, I don’t expect you to know the details, I simply portray Yuriko accordingly.

Yuriko is married to Ruki and studies literature at the University of Kaminashi. They live in the Mukami mansion with the other Mukamis and have saved her brother, Yuuto. Yuriko has turned into a full Kitsune and currently has two tails. She can walk into people’s dreams, change her form from human to fox and back by will (though sometimes this happens by accident if she gets emotional), and use her foxfire.

Yuriko is currently expecting her and Ruki's first child. The pregnancy surprised the couple and now they need to adjust their future plans a bit.

Another Realm Verse

This is anything we come up with together or something that we create through our interactions. We can either plot it or swing it though I prefer the first option.

[yuriko-mukami]

Graduation

~Rukiko Timeline~

with @ruki-mukami-dl

I have a headcanon that the only time Yuriko actually used her school uniform's blazer was the graduation ceremony day.

💙 The second round of her third year of high school wasn't anything Yuriko looked forward to. Yet it was the year that changed everything for her.

💙 Yuriko met the love of her life, Mukami Ruki, ran away from home, found out about her brother, Yuuto, and saved him together with Ruki.

💙 Learning about her past and family relations, Yuriko's self-image changed drastically. As her skills as a kitsune grew and she found her balance with Ruki, Yuriko started to trust herself a bit more.

💙 The couple faced hardships together but in the end, they began to understand each other more and learn new ways to deal with tough situations. Finally, Ruki was brave enough to show his weaker sides to Yuriko, and Yuriko was brave enough to confront him when she wasn't happy with his doings.

💙 On New Year's Eve, Ruki decided to make it official. He proposed to his very own Yuriko, making her his fiancée and promising to marry her after their graduation.

💙 Before that, the couple celebrated Yuriko's 20th birthday in February.

💙 Now, they are graduating and high school time is over for them as they head for the university. But Yuriko will never forget how the year she despised turned into something completely else.

💙 Looking forward to the future, the couple will start their literature studies and are getting ready for their soon-to-be wedding day.

[yuriko-mukami]

26. What sacrifices do they make for the other?

Rukiko

Ship Ask Game - The Basics

This ask was answered together with @ruki-mukami-dl

What sacrifices do they make for the other?

Neither Ruki nor Yuriko feels like they are sacrificing anything for the other. Sure, their lives have changed after they met each other and they have made some tough decisions, but they don't see those as sacrifices.

Ruki's admin and I really tried to think about this but after talking about it we came to this conclusion.

[yuriko-mukami]

Rukiko — What do they dislike most about the other? Why?

Ship Ask Game - The Basics

What do they dislike the most about the other ? Why?

This ask was answered together with @ruki-mukami-dl

Ruki has noticed how much Yuriko has changed during their relationship. He loves the fact that she is able to tell her wishes now and also show her fiery side.

Unfortunately, this can cause trouble too. One time, Yuriko was ready to burn Karlheinz for what he had done to Ruki. She didn’t think about her own safety at all and put herself in terrible danger.

Now, Ruki knows that Yuriko can react like that if someone treathens or offends her loved ones, and he is highly displeased of that. He doesn't want to lose Yuriko no matter what.

Yuriko doesn't like how stubborn Ruki is at times. It's difficult to make him change his mind if he has decided something and sometimes he tries to solve everything on his own, not always using the best methods either (for example, dealing with the flirty waiter turned out rather bloody).

However, Yuriko uses soft ways to affect Ruki... and she can be very determined with that now as she has gained more self-confidence in their relationship. Still, she fears that there is always a chance that something pushes Ruki to use his old methods dealing with problems.

[yuriko-mukami]

Happy Friendship Anniversary

to my bae @ruki-mukami-dl

"True friends are never apart, maybe in distance but never in heart."

— Helen Keller

"Real friends are those who walk in when the rest of the world walks out."

— Walter Winchell

To my bae,

Sunday a year ago changed everything. Yes, I know it sounds dramatic but the whole weekend was like that. I had been somewhere dark and then suddenly you were in my DM, pulling me into a conversation that sparked a new kind of light.

Only a few days later Rukiko's story started. But back then I didn't know where it would lead us. Everything that had happened before and followed was still a mystery to me. Pieces started to fall into places slowly until the bigger picture was finally revealed.

But one thing was sure from the very beginning: I had met someone special. Someone who held my heart gently and still does. Someone who understands my quirks and doesn't judge. Someone who listens to me and helps me get up when I fall. Someone who ended up saving me from the darkness I was sinking into.

So, thank you for walking into my life and holding my hand. Thank you for taking the steps I would have been too afraid to take. You closed the distance between us and showed me that things can be different.

I love you as you are and I wish to keep you in my life, for you are someone I can share my true self with.

With love,

Afi

[yuriko-mukami]

🌟 - Who was your very first rp muse?

🌌 - What’s your favorite part of rp?

💝 - Who are some rpers you look up to?

((Hope you're doing good sweetie pie~ don't forget to take care of yourself! Lots of love to you 💕💜

Questions for the mun!

🌟 - Who was your very first rp muse?

(( You probably didn't expect this but my very first muse was actually Captain Jack Sparrow from Pirates of the Caribbean. It was more for shit and giggles at first, but I think I actually portrayed him rather well after a while.

"It's Captain Jack Sparrow, luv. Sure, ye have heard of me."

🌌 - What’s your favorite part of rp?

(( Oh my... Such a difficult question! There is so much to love in RP! But maybe relationship building between characters, creating those small but meaningful moments which slowly start to define where characters end up together.

The surprises are also so interesting. When I write alone my own things, I have full control over everything but when RPing you never know. Sure, you can plot with your partners and that's great but there are still surprises about how characters react to the situations and plot can take unexpected turns, and plans can change because the characters or the situation demand something (okay, sometimes that happens to me even when I'm writing alone).

I guess the main point is actually that when RPing you write with someone else (sometimes with several people), and it spices up things in many ways. That's a great feeling.

💝 - Who are some rpers you look up to?

(( First, I appreciate everyone who wants to RP with me. You are all amazing people!

A few mentions, probably no big surprises here:

@ask-ruki-mukami - The amazing storytelling and the deep view of Ruki's mind keep intriguing me. The number of details and layers in Rukiko story (private) is mind-blowing and the way we can develop the relationship between Ruki and Yuriko has truly captured my heart. Every day I look forward to writing a little more for these two with Ruki's admin.

Elizabeth Virnien - I miss her awesome asks so much but I still love RPing with her. The relationship between Eli-chan and Yuri-Yuri is so wholesome it just melts my heart every day still.

@the-founders-domain - Especially Dami's portrayal of Shin. I love that and it has been very interesting to build friendship between him and Yuriko. And the opportunity to meet also Carla has been great.

@mukami-kuron-mrsadisticcat - The writing! Oh gosh! There are so many details and the depths of Kuron's mind keep intriguing me so much! I always try to see behind his words and actions because I have a feeling that there is a deeper meaning. Somehow Kuron always takes Yuriko by surprise, so I truly look forward to what happens next.

@yourlocaltea - So interesting characters! Three OCs + now Reiji, that's a lot to handle but they do it so well. Estella and Yuriko have developed such an interesting relationship and I look forward to seeing where the girls end up. The story with Haru is only starting but I'm sure it can take curious turns.

@lured-into-wonderland - I love the long responses and Nunnally's way of thinking. There are so many secrets between Nunnally and Yuriko but now those are slowly unraveling. Like... they have this wholesome friendship where Nunnally doesn't need to care about her status so much and where Yuriko can feel safe and confident, but everything is fragile, and their bubble is about to burst, and oh gosh... that's so interesting!

@mino-diabolik - Very good writing, and I just love Mystic and Yuriko's relationship, especially their traveling plans but also the fact that Mystic has shown his wolf form to Yuriko. For her, that is truly meaningful, and I find it wholesome.

@metsu-san - Sparkling and bursting Metsu, ah, such a sweet girl. She kind of jumped into Yuriko's life and changed so many things. I'm curious where they go from here because the way they went from strangers to friends to lovers was so wholesome and I just want to write more interactions between our girls to see what happens next.

That being said, I truly look forward to any interactions with other characters and wish to write more with everyone. Don't feel discouraged if you weren't mentioned because I do appreciate you RPing with me.

((Hope you're doing good sweetie pie~ don't forget to take care of yourself! Lots of love to you 💕💜

(( Thank you! I hope you're doing well too, sweetheart! I have a busy season going on with work matters, but it should slow down a little in a few weeks or so. I try to remember to rest though! Thank you caring and please, take care of yourself too! 💕

[ruki-mukami-dl]

Then could I imagine a non-existent scenario...

If Yuriko (@yuriko-tsukino-rp) some most unusual way became Eve. Perhaps it was a test of Karlheinz. What would Ruki have done?

It does not matter who became Eve. This fact would not change my feelings for Afi.

Of course, I would carry out Karlheinz-sama's order and fulfill his wish. However, that does not mean I have to be the one to awaken as Adam. I just have to help to find him.

In the end, I would go home to my beloved wife.

((I'm so sorry, Anon. I'm not sure if I got that right. 🙈

I received this ask right after I posted the response to the question if Afi is Eve. So, I thought the asks are related.

Rukiko (@yuriko-tsukino-rp) and Rufi (@afi-mukami) are two different AUs. They have nothing to do with each other. Ruki loves his girlfriend Yuriko in Rukiko. So, Afi wouldn't mean anything to him here. The same goes the other way around. In Rufi, Ruki loves his wife Afi and Yuriko would be meaningless. An AU in which he would have to choose between the two doesn't exist.))

[yuriko-mukami]

For Kuriko... Um, Rukiko has a lot of fans so!

Who makes the list before they go grocery shopping?

Who gives the other random little compliments?

Who is more likely to let the other borrow their car? 

Who makes sure the other takes their meds when sick?

SEND ME ❣️ + A SHIP AND I’LL TELL YOU…     [   VOL. 2   ]

Who makes the list before they go grocery shopping?

"Umh... I... Well, making the list is so difficult for me. How can I know what I want to eat the next day? What if I change my mind then? But... hmmm... I don't want to waste time and go there every day so the list is important... I want to do this well. Kuron is often busy with his work so I want to take responsibility for these matters. That's why I make the list whenever I remember to do that."

Who gives the other random little compliments?

"That's... umh... Kuron. I mean... I do that too but I get so easily... umh... flustered. It seems that it is easier for him..."

Who is more likely to let the other borrow their car?

"I don't have a car or a license... so this question isn't relevant in this case. Somehow, driving a car is a scary thought. I... I don't think could do that anyway. But I'm happy to go along if Kuron wants to drive us somewhere."

Who makes sure the other takes their meds when sick?

"I do... if Kuron gets sick, I'm really, really worried. I want to make things as easy as possible for him then. So, I cook for him but also make sure he takes the meds he needs."

[yuriko-mukami]

A tiny reminder of the hashtags that are used in this blog

If you are uncomfortable with any of the topics below, please mute the tags to avoid seeing content that isn’t your liking.

#steamytimes - 18+ content 

#lurid lilies - molesting, sexual harassment, non-con, dub-con, toxic relationship behavior

#kitsune!yuriko - any content that has Yuriko in her kitsune form either as a fox or part changed

#rukiko - canon/main ship: Mukami Ruki [@ask-ruki-mukami]

#kuriko - OC/side ship: Mukami Kuron [@mukami-kuron-mrsadisticcat]

#meriko - OC/side ship: Gamachi Metsu [@metsu-san]

#hariko - OC/side ship: Hideki Haru [@yourlocaltea]

You find these also in my rules.

[yuriko-mukami]

11. Do you believe in the old advice to “kill your darlings?” Are you a ruthless darling assassin? What happens to the darlings you murder? Do you have a darling graveyard? Do you grieve?

17. Talk to me about the minutiae of your current WIP. Tell me about the lore, the history, the detail, the things that won’t make it in the text.

Weird Questions for Writers 

11. Do you believe in the old advice to “kill your darlings?” Are you a ruthless darling assassin? What happens to the darlings you murder? Do you have a darling graveyard? Do you grieve?

(( Answered here.

17. Talk to me about the minutiae of your current WIP. Tell me about the lore, the history, the detail, the things that won’t make it in the text.

Yuriko's Story: Maniac

(( Well, as you probably know it is DL lore combined with my own version of kitsune lore. I restarted the whole route three times. At first, it was Shuuriko story with a very different storyline because the dynamics of Shuu and Yuriko are also very different than Rukiko's. After a while, the story with Shuu didn't feel right and I wanted to change Ruki as Yuriko's canon love interest. So, I was back on the planning phase. The story turned out really different, but something remained and, in both versions, Laito has a tiny role as antagonist. xD

I started to write Ruki version of the story but that didn't work out either. The ship felt right but I wanted to make major changes to the plot. So, I took what was working and moved other parts out, rewriting everything. Maybe some sentences remained but I typed many parts again.

Of course, all that happened while writing Dark. Now I've finally established how I want to write this story and Maniac will probably be smoother to finish.

At the moment, I can't quite say what things won't make it in the text. I have included some RP scenarios, mostly with Elizabeth Virnien and Tsukinami Shin, but many of them will be left out because all the stories just don't go together. Eli and Shin are Yuriko's canon along with Ruki, so they are going to be in the story. And maybe someone else if they are willing. If not, I might make some tiny changes.

I'm currently getting help from

Eli's Admin

@ask-ruki-mukami's Admin and

@the-founders-domain's Admin

and I'm very grateful for that. I wouldn't be able to write Yuriko's story like this without them.

I actually don't know what else to say but you can always ask more if you are curious of some detail~

My WIP Novel

(( This is an otome game inspired interactive novel with several storylines and endings. There will be a true conclusion to the story too and you need to read through all the different storylines to get the full picture of the situation.

The lore...? Hmm... Four of the main characters are subraces of a certain fantasy race, living mostly in the northern parts of world. One of the main characters is another kind of supernatural being but she doesn't know it. She ends up working for the others and... since it's an otome game like experience she will be shipped with all of them depending on the reader's choices. There will be a story-related reason for this but because it's the whole point of the story I'm not going to tell you what it is.

Again, I really can't say which parts will be in the text and which not. That is to know when I start the editing process.

The history of the story is mostly that the MC lived rent-free in my head for a long time. She had some story parts existing, but details were missing. Playing otome games helped me to find a solution on how to put everything together and mix two of my favorite type of supernatural beings together in the same story.

Sorry for the vague answer but I don't want to reveal too many details about the story at the moment.

[yuriko-mukami]

How did you two meet? Rukiko

send “how did you two meet?” + the name of a muse, and my muse will describe that first meeting

"Ruki and I? Well... that was after I transferred to the Ryoutei Academy. It was actually my first day there. Umh... I wanted to check the school library before the class started and ended up in the far corner of it. I was checking on the books when I... Gosh, this is still embarrassing... I stumbled onto something... erh... someone..."

"...so, that was Ruki, and he wasn't too happy with me, of course. He was... umh... intimidating, scary even. I wanted to avoid him after that... but... it turned out to be impossible. So, we had a rough start but eventually, things changed into a very different direction..."

@ask-ruki-mukami