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"I submit to you that if a man hasn't discovered something that he will die for,
he isn't fit to live."

hello! my name is laby, thank you for visiting and reading.

I created this page out of pure love for my favorite character, Rio from Hypnosis Microphone.Originally, I intended to keep this short and simple, but I decided to pour my feelings into it instead. Rio has been a part of my life since October 2019, and I’ve truly loved him every moment since. What first drew me to him was his voice. Honestly, my initial reaction was, Wow, this guy has a super deep voice!!! I didn’t think much more of him at first, but I also thought his voice actor seemed really cool! :PWhen I first discovered HypMic, I made sure to learn about every character. During MTC’s drama tracks 1 and 2, I was struck by how, despite a rough start, Rio was willing to team up with Samatoki and Jyuto—and even felt indebted to them for helping fend off thieves. I found it incredibly sweet that he always wanted to treat them to a meal, no matter the circumstances. Beneath his tough, military exterior, I could only see a big sweetheart.Rio has brought me so much comfort, and my connection with him has only grown stronger over time. Loving a fictional character this deeply is something I’m still learning to navigate, even after five years. It’s not a topic I usually delve into....mostly out of embarrassment, even with those closest to me. But sometimes, it’s okay to be vulnerable about things that might feel a little embarrassing! And knowing there are others out there who share these feelings brings me even more comfort.It’s an experience full of emotions that are hard to fully comprehend. At times, it can make you feel delusional or like you're doing something wrong. I only recently came across the term yumejoshi, but I’ve been self-shipping with characters since I was a child. Back then, it wasn’t anything serious—just a silly, cute thing that made me happy!But with Rio, it feels completely different. Our connection runs far deeper than a simple OCxCanon dynamic. I see Rio not just as someone I love but as an extension of myself, as if we complete each other. Our love transcends the boundaries of our separate universes. Even though he may not exist in mine, I can still reach out to him and find a place in his.To the average person, it might seem like an unhealthy obsession. Why waste so much love on something that isn’t real? But love is never a waste. Some things are created to be loved, whether they are real or not. Love isn’t confined to the physical; it’s a profound connection that goes beyond what we can see or touch. It’s only natural to love something that brings you happiness. And if something fictional can bring this kind of joy, then that’s all that truly matters.I only recently created my yumesona, and I haven’t explored her story much yet. For now, I see her as an extension of myself—a dream version of me who can explore and love Rio in his world. I wish I had more of a backstory for her, like many other yumejoshis do, but for now, she’s just the me that loves him.Rio brings me a deep sense of happiness and a feeling of protection that I can only hope to return to him. His bravery and strength are qualities I can only dream of possessing, yet despite that, I still see parts of myself in him. I often imagine us escaping the noise of the world together, just the two of us. I hope I can take care of him the way he takes care of me.A lot of people tend to reduce Rio to just a stoic, emotionless military man. I've seen him described as brainless and all brawn. But he’s so much more than that, and it hurts me that others can’t see it. It pains me to know that people would think so little of him when he’s so much deeper than what’s visible on the surface.His dedication and love for his teammates should be proof enough of who he truly is. He is brave, loving, and loyal. To me, he is everything.No matter what, I will always love and support Rio, as if my life depends on it. Our bond is unbreakable, just like MTC.I hope this wasn't too long or confusing to read...I'm still learning how to express my feelings about this whole thing. If you made it this far, thank you. I really appreciate it. ^_^

time we've been together

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this is a page for my current rio merch collection...i hope to expand it more :3
i believe i am currently at 41 rio related items...theres too much to keep count properly