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Riko Sakurauchi begins her academic journey as a transfer student, shifting from Tokyo’s Otonokizaka High to Uranohoshi Girls’ High in Uchiura due to her father’s career, later settling at Numazu High after Uranohoshi’s closure. Introverted and soft-spoken, she favors quiet hobbies like painting, crafts, and cooking, a contrast to her lively peers. Though outwardly composed, she struggles with anxiety under stress, stemming from a childhood piano recital where she froze onstage, abandoning the instrument until joining Aqours. Her musical roots trace back to Otonokizaka, where she once practiced alongside μ's member Maki Nishikino, though mounting expectations exacerbated her stage fright.
Persuaded by Chika Takami to become Aqours’ composer, Riko gradually rekindles her passion for music, channeling her fears into dedication for the group. Her loyalty to the idols deepens, even sparking panic during a piano competition where she fears losing her place among them. A notable quirk is her cynophobia—extreme fear of dogs—which drives erratic behavior until Season 2, when caring for a dog with Yoshiko Tsushima helps her conquer the phobia, leading to adopting one herself. Yoshiko dubs her “Lili,” a teasing reference to Lilith, which Riko reluctantly tolerates.
Beneath her poised facade lies a hidden fondness for girls’ love doujinshi, especially niche tropes like kabedon and agokui, which she shyly conceals. As Aqours’ primary composer, she contributes piano and viola performances, her burgundy half-ponytail and gold eyes often accented by hair clips, with cherry pink as her signature color. She bonds closely with Chika, whose encouragement helps her embrace confidence, their dynamic evolving into reciprocal support—Riko later aids Chika through personal struggles, even playfully mimicking her “normal monster” antics.
Her preferences include hard-boiled eggs and sandwiches, disdain for bell peppers, and a daily rhythm of art-related tasks, karaoke with friends, and evening painting sessions. After briefly attending Seishin High, she adapts to Numazu High, balancing introversion with quiet resilience. Her physical measurements are noted as 80-58-80 cm. Through Aqours, she discovers fulfillment, openly declaring the group her source of happiness and purpose.
Persuaded by Chika Takami to become Aqours’ composer, Riko gradually rekindles her passion for music, channeling her fears into dedication for the group. Her loyalty to the idols deepens, even sparking panic during a piano competition where she fears losing her place among them. A notable quirk is her cynophobia—extreme fear of dogs—which drives erratic behavior until Season 2, when caring for a dog with Yoshiko Tsushima helps her conquer the phobia, leading to adopting one herself. Yoshiko dubs her “Lili,” a teasing reference to Lilith, which Riko reluctantly tolerates.
Beneath her poised facade lies a hidden fondness for girls’ love doujinshi, especially niche tropes like kabedon and agokui, which she shyly conceals. As Aqours’ primary composer, she contributes piano and viola performances, her burgundy half-ponytail and gold eyes often accented by hair clips, with cherry pink as her signature color. She bonds closely with Chika, whose encouragement helps her embrace confidence, their dynamic evolving into reciprocal support—Riko later aids Chika through personal struggles, even playfully mimicking her “normal monster” antics.
Her preferences include hard-boiled eggs and sandwiches, disdain for bell peppers, and a daily rhythm of art-related tasks, karaoke with friends, and evening painting sessions. After briefly attending Seishin High, she adapts to Numazu High, balancing introversion with quiet resilience. Her physical measurements are noted as 80-58-80 cm. Through Aqours, she discovers fulfillment, openly declaring the group her source of happiness and purpose.