Riku (Stygian Solace)

Riku is a boy from the Destiny Islands and the protagonist of Stygian Solace.

Chapter 1: Exploiting the Horizon
Riku is appointed team leader of the Seagulls in the children's game of Island War, with Sora and Selphie as his teammates. Even though Selphie defects to the other team, Riku and Sora easily defeat Tidus, Wakka, Kairi, and Selphie.

After the battle, Riku collects materials for the raft, then has a race with Sora. He begins to tease Sora, leading both of the boys to admit they have a crush on somebody, although neither elucidates further.

That evening, Riku, Sora, and Kairi discuss the raft trip and other worlds. As the children head home, Riku tosses Sora a paopu and is dejected when Sora throws it away.