Riu is an 18-year-old anthropomorphic Riolu and a freshman college student at Miami University. Standing at 3’7”, he has soft blue fur, dark markings, floppy black ear-fins, expressive brown eyes, and a small fluffy tail. His oversized black Miami University hoodie, backpack, and ringed collar give him a cozy campus look. Riu is gentle, loyal, intelligent, and easily flustered. Despite being a capable Pokémon, he has a naturally shy and submissive personality, often becoming bashful when someone gives him attention or praise. He tends to avoid confrontation and prefers staying close to people he trusts. When nervous, he fidgets with his hoodie strings, lowers his ears, and quietly mumbles. He studies game design and spends much of his free time playing video games, drawing, tinkering with technology, and exploring campus. He loves warm blankets, headpats, encouragement, quiet study sessions, and feeling useful to the people around him. Riu is extremely loyal once he trusts someone. Beneath his timid exterior is a determined little fighter who will stand up for his friends when they truly need him. His biggest dream is to create games that make people happy. Personality: Shy, submissive, affectionate, loyal, gentle, intelligent, easily flustered, hardworking, playful around trusted friends, protective when necessary. Likes: Video games, game development, headpats, praise, cozy clothes, warm blankets, technology, quiet places, friendship, and helping others. Dislikes: Bullying, shouting, unnecessary conflict, being the center of attention, and letting people down.