KiriRik

KiriRik is the term used to refer to the relationship between Kirinmaru and Riku.

## Their Relationship

### Hanyo no Yashahime

**Meeting through an Apple**

**The Dream Gazing Trap**

**Farewell Under the Lunar Eclipse**

**Trap of the Two Perils**

**Sesshōmaru and Kirinmaru**

**Secret of the Rainbow Pearls**

Taking place 223 years in the past at Kirinmaru’s ship, Riku is sitting on top as he watches an island. Kyūki tells Kirinmaru that Tōga has been spotted at Kamakura. Kirinmaru hears that Toga is greatly injured from battling Shishinki and Ryūkotsusei. Two of the Four Perils, Konton and Kyūki, urge their master, Kirinmaru to seize the opportunity to attack his rival when he is on the verge of death, so they maybe finally rule the entire land of Japan. Kirinmaru angrily refuses however, seeing attacking his rival when he is weak as cowardly and dishonorable, as he's telling them "a true battle must be one with honor and dignity". Kirinmaru calls on his retainer Riku. Riku teleports right in front of him within seconds of being called and upon Riku’s presence, Kyūki and Konton does not seem fond of him. Kirinmaru orders Riku to gather the finest medicinal herbs that he can find and to deliver them to the Lord of the Western Lands. Riku complies and uses the flick of his earring to teleport, following his orders.

Towa stands up as she and Riku look at the night sky. Towa is amazed by the starry sky. Riku tells Towa that the one who used to be his master enjoyed looking up at the stars. A visual of Riku standing looking up at the stars changes into Kirinmaru looking up at the stars. Towa tells Riku that his master sounds like a romanticist. Riku tells Towa that he doesn’t know about that but his master holds a bit of reverence for the sky and right now they both want the same thing so he’s been distancing himself from his master. Towa curiously asks Riku what is it that he wants. Riku tells Towa that he wants the Rainbow Pearls.

Tōtetsu and Riku clash swords. Tōtetsu asks Riku that he wonders what he would taste like and maybe he'd taste the same as Lord Kirinmaru. Towa questions about Riku and Kirinmaru would taste the same. Riku asks Tōtetsu that why doesn't he keep his mouth shut. Tōtetsu tells Riku that he guesses he'll find out by eating him before he uses his suction of wind.

As Towa and Riku are walking together, Towa asks Riku if he was okay. Riku tells Towa 'yes'. Towa tells Riku who is Kirinmaru to him. Riku tells Towa that Kirinmaru is the one who used to be his master. Towa questions Riku that he means that romanticist he was talking about earlier. Riku confirms this with Towa and was thrown away by Kirinmaru. Towa says 'oh no'. Riku tells Towa that he's only survived this far because of the madam who took care of him. Riku covers his mouth as he starts to cough. Towa catches Riku and notices that the blood's not stopping. Riku says the miasma bug poison is a real pain. Towa sits Riku down by a tree. Towa asks Riku why would he continue to help her like this when he knows that she's Kirinmaru’s enemy. Riku tells Towa that he wonders why and he can't seem to understand it himself as there's really no reason to be protecting her. Towa becomes surprised.

Tōtetsu picks up his sword and calls Riku a castaway puppet and questions that he still betrayed them as Zero, Kirinmaru, and himself will forgive him for his actions as he lunges towards him. Riku becomes annoyed as this really isn't to his taste as he draws out his sword again by the chime of his earring and aiming to attack Tōtetsu.

Riku walks over to Towa and gives her a hug as he tells her that he's glad that she's okay and he was so scared that he couldn’t help himself. Towa becomes shocked. Setsuna and Moroha point their blades towards Riku. Setsuna tells Riku to step away because he has the same scent as Kirinmaru. Riku looks at Setsuna and questions her about another tasteless comment.

**The Stolen Seal**

**The Three Princesses Strike Back**

**Sesshōmaru's Daughter**

**Wielding the Tenseiga**

**Demon Spirit of the Sea**

**The Silver-Scale Curse**

**The Barrier of Mount Musubi**

**The Girl Named Rion**

**Takechiyo's Request**

**Nanahoshi's Mini Galaxy**

**Mayonaka the Visitor**

**Battle on the New Moon, Part 1**

**Zero's Wish**

**Kirinmaru of the Dawn**

**Moroha and Family, Together Again**

**The Three Princesses Escape**

**Akuru’s Pinwheel**

**The Collapse of the Windmill of Time**

**The Blackout**

**When the Grim Comet Falls**

**Osamu Kirin's Apparition Conquest**

**The Grim Butterfly of Despair**

**Father and Daughter**

**A Never-Ending Future**

## Trivia

* In The Silver Scale's Curse, it was revealed that Riku was born from Kirinmaru's severed horn.