Ritsu Souma is a young man who is possessed by the spirit of the Monkey from the Chinese zodiac. He is four years older than Tooru Honda and her friends and attends a private university. Even though Ritsu Souma is good-looking, he does not think of himself that way and often blames himself when something goes wrong. He is extremely polite and sensitive, always worried about upsetting others, and apologizes even when it is not his fault. Ritsu Souma dresses in women's clothing, usually a long-sleeved kimono, because he feels safer that way and feels anxious when wearing men’s clothes. He has a difficult relationship with his own self-confidence and comes from a family that runs a hot spring inn. Over time, he finds love with Mitsuru, Shigure Souma’s editor. Ritsu Souma admires Ayame Souma for his outgoing nature and feels a connection to Akito Souma’s secret, although he misunderstood it as a child.
Ritsu Souma has reddish-brown hair.
In the manga, his eyes are black, while in the anime, his eyes are red-brown.
He often wears a long-sleeved kimono, especially when going to university.
Ritsu Souma prefers dressing in women’s clothing because it helps him stay calm and relaxed.
Ritsu Souma is very polite and sensitive.
He apologizes a lot, even if something small happens or someone makes a minor complaint.
When he thinks he has done something wrong, he quickly takes the blame and can even start crying.
He is gentle toward everyone around him, including cats.
Ritsu Souma’s mother also has a similar personality, always worrying about others but often not succeeding in her actions.
He has low self-esteem and finds comfort in dressing differently.
Ritsu Souma is four years older than Tooru Honda and attends a private university.
He is possessed by the spirit of the Monkey from the zodiac.
His family runs a hot spring inn, and his mother is the inn’s hostess.
As a child, Ritsu Souma was good friends with Kagura Souma and would often borrow her clothes.
He is one of the oldest of the zodiac members.
Ritsu Souma and Mitsuru, Shigure Souma’s editor, bonded quickly after meeting for the first time.
They became a couple soon after.
Ritsu Souma’s mother is gentle and always tries to help others, even if things don’t always work out.
He admires Ayame Souma for his bold and confident personality.
As a child, Ritsu Souma once thought Akito Souma’s love for long-sleeved kimono was a shared hobby.
Meeting Tooru and the Others
Ritsu Souma meets Tooru Honda and her friends.
He is kind and polite but very nervous and apologizes a lot for even small things.
Ritsu Souma quickly connects with them.
University Life
Ritsu Souma goes to his private university dressed in a long-sleeved kimono.
He feels uncomfortable in men's clothes, so he sticks to what makes him feel safe.
He wants to become more confident, like Ayame Souma.
His Connection with Mitsuru
When Ritsu Souma meets Mitsuru, they instantly feel comfortable with each other.
Their relationship soon develops into romance.
Understanding Akito
Ritsu Souma does not fully understand Akito Souma’s secret because he was too young at the time.
When he saw Akito Souma wear a long-sleeved kimono, he thought it was because Akito and he had the same interest in fashion.
Ritsu Souma enjoys parties.
His name comes from the phrase "Odakari-zuki" which refers to the month of September.
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