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Ran Ryuuren is the youngest son of the prominent Ran Clan, one of Saiunkoku's eight noble families. Bestowed the title "Ryuuren" at age four—a name reserved for clan geniuses—his exceptional intellect and role as host to the Blue Immortal, one of the Eight Colored Immortals, grant him awareness of past, present, and future events across worlds, a burden contributing to his isolation.
He possesses lilac eyes and dark green or gray hair cut to ear-length. His fashion is notoriously flamboyant, frequently incorporating improvised accessories like vegetables (radishes, cabbages), fruits (pears), feathers, or entire peacock motifs. Conventionally dressed, he is strikingly handsome, though his typical appearance makes him instantly recognizable.
Ryuuren's personality is defined by eccentricity and unpredictability. He acts impulsively, abandoning tasks to hunt ghosts or initiating whimsical barter chains, like trading stew ingredients until left with a single stalk of straw. He plays the *yokobue* flute at random intervals, producing cacophonous music that disrupts mental focus, causes birds to fall, and earned his dormitory the moniker "Cursed 13th Building" during Imperial Exams. Despite this, his profound intelligence saw him pass the exams with the second-highest score ("Bougen"), though he deliberately answered a question about serving the Emperor with disinterest to avoid appointment. He later wandered the country as the "Dragon Flute Gambling Master."
Sharing his body with the Blue Immortal transforms his demeanor into detached emotionlessness. This Immortal controls time, delivers prophecies (like the Rose Princess tale concerning the Red Immortal), and interacts freely with others, teasing the short-tempered Purple Immortal while remaining wary of the Black Immortal. Contrasting Ryuuren's eccentricity, the Blue Immortal exhibits calmness and humor, displaying a fondness for "cute things" like the deity Uu Uu. The Ran Clan leadership defers to Ryuuren's authority over clan heads due to his status.
His relationships are idiosyncratic. He labels his fourth brother, Ran Shuuei, "Foolish Elder Brother #4" due to early strained rapport, which improves slightly over time. He designates Kou Shuurei "Soul Friend #1" and To Eigetsu "Soul Friend #2" (with Eigetsu’s alter-ego Yogetsu as "#2.5") for tolerating his behavior. He deeply cherishes Shuurei, appreciating her cooking and proposing she become his personal chef if unmarried; he also risked his observer role to save Eigetsu’s life. Conversely, his half-sister Ran Jyuusan scorns him, comparing him to "horse dung" despite his attempts to comfort her with flute music. The Kou Clan considers him a political marriage candidate for Shuurei.
Ryuuren is a skilled martial artist, citing admiration for nature’s power as his training motivation, demonstrating strength like tearing doors off hinges. His prophetic insights as the Blue Immortal allow remote perception of events, further isolating him. His musical talent extends beyond the flute to proficiency with other instruments, puzzling his clan.
Throughout the narrative, Ryuuren navigates his dual existence. Initially avoiding political entanglements, he later aids Shuurei and Eigetsu by delivering a governor’s seal to Sa Province during a crisis, citing danger as incentive. His mandated passive observer role conflicts with his repeated interventions for his "Soul Friends," drawing criticism from figures like Hyou Riou Jr. The Ran triplets (his eldest brothers) appear aware of his immortal host status, though Shuuei remains unaware of the connection between Ryuuren and the Blue Immortal.
He possesses lilac eyes and dark green or gray hair cut to ear-length. His fashion is notoriously flamboyant, frequently incorporating improvised accessories like vegetables (radishes, cabbages), fruits (pears), feathers, or entire peacock motifs. Conventionally dressed, he is strikingly handsome, though his typical appearance makes him instantly recognizable.
Ryuuren's personality is defined by eccentricity and unpredictability. He acts impulsively, abandoning tasks to hunt ghosts or initiating whimsical barter chains, like trading stew ingredients until left with a single stalk of straw. He plays the *yokobue* flute at random intervals, producing cacophonous music that disrupts mental focus, causes birds to fall, and earned his dormitory the moniker "Cursed 13th Building" during Imperial Exams. Despite this, his profound intelligence saw him pass the exams with the second-highest score ("Bougen"), though he deliberately answered a question about serving the Emperor with disinterest to avoid appointment. He later wandered the country as the "Dragon Flute Gambling Master."
Sharing his body with the Blue Immortal transforms his demeanor into detached emotionlessness. This Immortal controls time, delivers prophecies (like the Rose Princess tale concerning the Red Immortal), and interacts freely with others, teasing the short-tempered Purple Immortal while remaining wary of the Black Immortal. Contrasting Ryuuren's eccentricity, the Blue Immortal exhibits calmness and humor, displaying a fondness for "cute things" like the deity Uu Uu. The Ran Clan leadership defers to Ryuuren's authority over clan heads due to his status.
His relationships are idiosyncratic. He labels his fourth brother, Ran Shuuei, "Foolish Elder Brother #4" due to early strained rapport, which improves slightly over time. He designates Kou Shuurei "Soul Friend #1" and To Eigetsu "Soul Friend #2" (with Eigetsu’s alter-ego Yogetsu as "#2.5") for tolerating his behavior. He deeply cherishes Shuurei, appreciating her cooking and proposing she become his personal chef if unmarried; he also risked his observer role to save Eigetsu’s life. Conversely, his half-sister Ran Jyuusan scorns him, comparing him to "horse dung" despite his attempts to comfort her with flute music. The Kou Clan considers him a political marriage candidate for Shuurei.
Ryuuren is a skilled martial artist, citing admiration for nature’s power as his training motivation, demonstrating strength like tearing doors off hinges. His prophetic insights as the Blue Immortal allow remote perception of events, further isolating him. His musical talent extends beyond the flute to proficiency with other instruments, puzzling his clan.
Throughout the narrative, Ryuuren navigates his dual existence. Initially avoiding political entanglements, he later aids Shuurei and Eigetsu by delivering a governor’s seal to Sa Province during a crisis, citing danger as incentive. His mandated passive observer role conflicts with his repeated interventions for his "Soul Friends," drawing criticism from figures like Hyou Riou Jr. The Ran triplets (his eldest brothers) appear aware of his immortal host status, though Shuuei remains unaware of the connection between Ryuuren and the Blue Immortal.