Kuri

> *"Well it appears that the two of us have a date."*
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## Storyline

Kuri is first introduced where he informs the Listener that they are assigned to cleaning duty. This takes place after the Listener has started tutoring the flirty delinquent Shiro. Though he and the Listener are not close, he doesn't hold back in his unflattering opinion of their relationship. He shares his concern that the Listener may be jeopardizing their future for a short-term benefit by helping Shiro.

He doesn't understand the reasons behind his unusual interest in them but wants to understand them better, so he extends an invitation to get coffee this weekend. He specifies that this meeting (not a date) is for personal, not business, reasons, something he only schedules with people he values highly. The Listener agrees.

By the time the Listener has met Shuko and is in his debt,Kuri walks into a confrontation between the photographer and the delinquent to ask the Listener for a date "this weekend" . Whether this is a different date from the one discussed in the first episode is unknown. He disarms the sadodere with his blunt observations and waves off Shiro's concern for him. In the end he leaves their "shared interest" with Shiro, content to let the Listener answer him in their own time.

We see that the Listener has pushed through with the date. He shares the notes about the play he's been writing and admits he's been having difficulty composing a score for the rock opera. He asks the Listener for their help with the draft of his story, specifically with the romantic sub-plot he's trying to write as he lacks experience.

He comes to the conclusion that a "data portrait" of shared dates and interactions with the Listener will help him write better. He also shares that, after much research and introspection, he has romantic feelings for them. With their permission he would like to develop and explore this further in and out of school. This would include Kuri calling the Listener before he sleeps at night or when he's thinking about them. They grant permission and he is overcome with happiness.

## Personality

Kuri values success and finds formality the gateway to achievement. He values logic over emotion and is very organized in his thinking and actions. As a result he speaks precisely to avoid misunderstandings with other people. This comes off as being cold, impersonal, and uncaring combined with his blunt honesty. He's aware he's perceived negatively even though he wants to make people proud of him and that he's missing out on and take part in more social activities like a normal teenager, he believes it's more important to make sacrifices in order to achieve his aspirations.

He's incredibly smart and a top student with an excellent memory, especially for names. He likes to everything plan ahead of time for maximum efficiency and enjoyment.

Kuri struggles with the idea that emotions can be the basis for decision-making even in himself. When he finds himself making "illogical" decisions he analyzes them and does research to come to a conclusion. This analysis and focus applies to his interest in writing plays, though he considers a career in the arts a frivolous pursuit.

He admires people who work hard academically the way, especially the Listener. This admiration is revealed to be a romantic affection for them that he enjoys despite not fully understanding it. Unlike Shiro he is not concerned by the fact that other people are interested in them (similar to Shuko). He appears to trust them fully to communicate their interest or disinterest with him at their own pace.

## Trivia

### Kuri

* The second character introduced to the Listener in the Delinquent-verse.
* Has possibly never had a crush before he noticed the Listener.
* Shuko calls him "Little Nerd."
* Kuri is skilled when it comes to insults (SAVAGE **AF**).
* The only character in the Delinquent-verse to get under Shuko's skin.
* Kuri enjoys cafe dates.
* He hopes to submit his completed play to a theater.

### The Listener

This is in addition to the lists in the Shiro, Shuko, and Ikari's articles.

* Is punctual and respectful of other people's schedules.

### Fan Theories

* Kuri has no filter so he says what he thinks whether that thought is positive or negative. Honest communication is more important to him than being considerate of other people's feelings.
* Kuri is an alternate Good Ending in the Delinquent-verse.

## Audio References

See the **Delinquent-verse**  playlist here.

1. ↑ Asked On a Date By a Curious Kuudere
2. ↑ A Date With a Flirty Delinquent
3. ↑ Claimed By A Sadodere
4. ↑ Exam Prep With A Flirty Delinquent
5. ↑ A Date With a Curious Kuudere