Board Thread:Fun and Games/@comment-24187738-20170416093415/@comment-30657645-20170417084025

             After the closing of an era and the start of a new one, I thought it was going to be difficult to choose a best girl. When the character bios for Aqours was released I read through each and every one. I never identified with any character until I flipped through the bios and read a girl’s named “Riko Sakurauchi”. “Such a cute character” I thought. Her image color light pink is my favorite color. I was enthralled. Her hobbies were also reflective of my own, handicrafts and cooking. She was perfect. ˉ̞̭(′͈ ∨ ‵ ͈ ♡ )˄̻ ̊

             After watching the series and hearing her voice I was obsessed. Being a part of a military family, moving once a year was not unusual. At 5 I moved from Japan to the US so Riko’s story from moving from Tokyo to Numazu was a familiar one. Everything from her demeanor and aesthetic echoed my own. Being an ISTJ, I felt that our personality types were the same. (´∀｀ ) ♡

             Being an avid LL Cosplayer I was super excited to discover Riko. I have made and cosplayed her winter uniform, Christmas card, Jumping Heart, Valentine Set, and most recently the Guilty Kiss outfit from the live. I also cosplayed her Aquarium outfit too!

I love that her willingness to be a part of something for the sake of her friends is admirable. She decided to work hard and make amazing music for Chika’s sake and although she wasn’t able to perform with them she sent over bracelets so that they’d still be connected as one. I’m proud that she is aware of her lack of personality (even though I believe it’s a lie) but does her best to get out of her comfort zone and try new things to better herself.

             The lengths she goes to keep calm under hectic situations is amazing. All of the dog scenes, and when she had to hide her Yuri. It just shows that she isn't a perfect person and has flaws and quirks like everyone else although she tries to hide them. ₍ ՞ ◌′ ᵕ ‵ ू ◌₎ ♡

             During their first live, hearing about the event surrounding Rikyako, I cried so much. Rikyako is an amazing seiyuu and being the oldest one mimics how I’m the eldest of my Love Live group. She’s so beautiful and hilarious. Her drawings are honestly the best. The fact that she volunteered to play Omoi and her will to keep going was admireable. When the concert turned their KB’s to Sakura Pink I teared up knowing everyone was supporting best girl.

             In conclusion, Riko had become the character I was able to identify with the most. I never bought merch for an anime character before. She was the first I would dive in and spend all my money on. Her gracefulness and loyalty to her friends and Aqours makes her my best girl! I can’t wait to grow with her and see how she develops in the future. ∩ (︶▽︶ )∩

 Twitter: @xAmaiiJelli

http://i.imgur.com/nsw16vH.jpg  (My Riko Merch)

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<p class="MsoNormal">http://i.imgur.com/Z1aIP3z.jpg  (AJH Cosplay at the Live showing)

<p class="MsoNormal">http://i.imgur.com/q9F4bBQ.jpg  (My Aquarium Cosplay)

<p class="MsoNormal">http://i.imgur.com/hdCtPuD.jpg  (My GuiltyKiss cosplay)