Ruri Aoki

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* Manga

**Ruri Aoki** (青 (あお) 木 (き)  瑠 (る) 璃 (り) , *Aoki Ruri*) is the titular character as well as the main protagonist of the Japanese manga series *RuriDragon.*

Her life takes a sudden turn from being an ordinary girl living a typical life when she wakes up one day to discover two horns growing from her head. This surprising development prompts her mother to unveil a hidden truth – Ruri is half-human, and her father is a dragon, also known as a "Ryu." Despite this revelation, Ruri takes the extraordinary changes in stride and continues her everyday routine, including attending school as if nothing out of the ordinary has occurred.

## Appearance

Ruri stands at a height of 151 cm, a typical height for her age. Her dark blue hair is neatly cut just above her shoulders, with bangs resting above her eyebrows. Initially, her eyes were dark brown, but they changed to dark blue when her dragon gene awakened in later chapters. The awakened eyes have a distinctively large shape, and her pupils are divided, resembling cat eyes. Despite her normal life, everything changed when she discovered two horns sprouting from her head. Confiding in her mother, she learned that this transformation was a result of her dragon lineage, inherited from her father who is a dragon.

## Personality

Initially, Ruri had a reserved and introverted personality, leading her to resist attending school due to social anxiety and unease. She finds it difficult when it comes to recalling people's names and navigating social situations. However, she's genuinely affable and adept at interacting with others. She can feel overwhelmed by places like Starbucks, perceiving them as overly trendy. As time passed, she garnered support and understanding from her family and peers, easing some of her concerns. She displayed a strong determination to persist in attending school, regardless of her dragon-related transformations.

Additionally, Ruri struggles with early mornings and can be considered not a morning person. She's also curious about her unique parentage, being born to a human mother and a colossal dragon father. In a one-shot story, when she inquires about this from her mother, she deflects the question and advises her to ask her father. However, when Ruri questions her father, he reacts with fear and urges her to inquire with her mother, leaving Ruri quite frustrated.

## Plot

### Background

Commonly known as "Ruri," she is a typical high school student carries a unique heritage, being a mix of both human and dragon ancestry. Her first attempt at breathing fire resulted in an unfortunate burn to her throat, causing her to cough up blood. Nevertheless, the dragon's genetic influence allowed for a swift recovery, enabling her to breathe fire without adverse effects.

Ruri is characterized by her introverted and reserved nature. Initially, she grappled with social anxiety and discomfort, leading to her reluctance to attend school. Over time, her relatives and peers provided the understanding and support she needed, which eased her concerns and strengthened her determination to persist with her schooling, even as her dragon traits became more pronounced.

## Abilities and Skills

* **Fire Breathing:** When Ruri first attempted to breathe fire, her mostly human throat suffered significant bleeding due to the strain. However, with subsequent attempts, her throat gradually transformed into a dragon's, and the issue of bleeding ceased. Interestingly, after her initial accidental fire-breathing incident, Ruri encountered challenges when trying to reproduce the effect intentionally.

* **Rapid Healing:** Due to her dragon lineage, Ruri possesses a notable ability for rapid healing. When she experienced the aftermath of breathing fire for the first time, her throat bled, and her mouth bore scars. Remarkably, within just three days, her injuries had completely healed. Her mother, considering this swift recovery, speculated that Ruri might heal just as rapidly from a stab wound. However, Ruri had no inclination to put that theory to the test.

* **Electrostatic Discharge:** While no official information has been provided regarding Ruri's ability, in the most recent chapter, Chapter 6, there was an observable incident where her hair appeared to stand on end, resembling the effect of being electrocuted when her ability was activated.

## Trivia

* Born on December 28th, Ruri is 15 years old, with a blood type of O, and stands at a height of 151 centimeters (excluding her distinctive horns).
* She faces a peculiar issue with her sleeping posture, often finding her futon in disarray when she awakens each morning.

## References

 Volume 1 Illustration for Ruri
*RuriDragon* Manga: Chapter 1. — Chapter 1 Colored Cover.
*RuriDragon* Manga: Chapter 6. — Chapter 6 Colored Cover.
 Volume 1 Cover