Ryūji Mochizuki (望月竜慈)

Hina

Hina is Ryūji's first-born. The two have always had a good relationship. As a child, she alternated between being more of a daddy's girl and more of a mommy's girl. He had more time in the beginning, until he took up the position of consultant to the Highest once again, after a kind of parental leave. During Hina's teenage years, they argued from time to time, but this phase subsided. The loss of Hina was very hard for him, which is why he begged the Highest for help. He is very happy to know that his daughter is safe and well again. Even now, the two get along very well.

Valkyro

At first he didn't know who Valkyro was, but this didn't remain a secret for too long. It was particularly difficult for him to accept that Hina, his eldest daughter, suddenly brought a boyfriend home with her, as he still saw her as his little girl. But after they got to know each other a little, he accepted Valkyro and began to get on with him more and more. He also knows that Hina is safe with him and that he doesn't have to worry that he isn't looking after his daughter well enough, despite the attack back then.

Akari

The two met when Akari applied for a job as a temporary worker in the bakery. Since then, they have seen each other regularly at the bakery. They both get along well and Ryūji knows that Akari is reliable and can be left alone in the bakery for a while without having to worry. Especially when Kyōko was ill for a while, they received a lot of support from Akari in the bakery, for which he is very grateful.

Yuito

He and Yuito first met when he started to help out for his sister Akari in the bakery when she couldn't because of her studies. He and Yuito get on well and, like his sister, he can leave the bakery to him for a while without hesitation.

Nanami

Ryūji has known Nanami since she was a child, as he and Kyōko were already friends with her family before. After Hina was born and later became friends with Nanami, they started seeing each other more often.

Mariko

When Mariko was little, Ryūji used to see her at the ryokan from time to time when they visited, which is why she and Haruka became friends. From then on, he saw Mariko more often, either at the ryokan or when she came to visit.

Shin

Ryūji and Shin also know each other from the ryokan, just like Mariko and Nanami. Like the latter, he has known Shin since he was a child. They don't see each other too often, except at the ryokan, but they still get on well.

Yoshiko

The relationship between him and his sister is somewhat complicated. Even as a child, he tried to get along with Yoshiko somehow, although they were already quite different back then. That's why they often argued. In situations where they have to get along, at least it works out. After Ryūji moved to Kyōto with Kyōko and Haruka, contact between them became less frequent and they hardly see each other anymore.

Kanae & Daiki

As his sister's twins were still little when Ryūji and his family left Stellaria to live on Earth, he only saw them from time to time when he was visiting with his family. While they were still living in Stellaria, they visited his sister more often, but this gradually subsided. His relationship with the twins is fairly neutral, even though he noticed early on that Kanae takes after Yoshiko very strongly.

Ren

Ryūji knows Ren from before, when Haruka was little and he often came over to play. But after they left Stellaria, contact became less and less frequent. Haruka later told him how Ren had developed in the meantime. So far, he is neutral towards Ren as long as he doesn't hurt Haruka. Otherwise, that would quickly change.

Rhianikki

Ryūji met Rhianikki for the first time when she helped at Akaya's request while Kyōko was seriously ill. The angel was very grateful for this. Since then, she has ordered from the bakery quite regularly. Especially as she didn't have to pay for the orders at first as a thank you for her help. So far, he's getting on well with the witch.

Akaya, Valkyro & Rhianikki are OCs from RhiaMonium (Insta @rhiamonium.art)

Quotes

• "My daughters both seem happy to see you." - to Valkyro
• "Wherever you come from in the end, whether angel, demon or another species, it is mainly important to me that you treat my daughter appropriately. But I assume that this is a given." - to Valkyro
• "I was glad you could come here. I'm sorry I have to leave again after all. You're always very welcome." - to Valkyro
• "And... I couldn't just accept it... what had happened. I knew that the Highest had the opportunity to help her. So... I begged them on my knees to help. And eventually they agreed. On the condition that no one else was allowed to know about it." - to Haruka, Akaya and Valkyro
• "If there's anything, feel free to call or drop by anytime. You're always welcome." - to Akaya

Etymology

• The name Ryūji means "dragon" (竜, ryū) and "compassion, mercy" (慈, ji).
• Ryūji's surname Mochizuki means "full moon" (望月, mochizuki).

Trivia

General

• Ryūji can be very overprotective when it comes to his two daughters.
• He was an consultant to the Highest for many years and was held in high esteem as such. This is why he has a very good reputation in Stellaria. 
• When Hina died, he begged the Highest on his knees to help his daughter. They agreed, but on the condition that he did not tell anyone about it. Not even Kyōko and Haruka. He adhered to this. 
• Although Kyōko and he were friends at first, it was love at first sight for him. 
• He would do anything to protect his family.

Celestial

• He belongs to the Mochizuki clan, which is one of the great clans of Stellaria and heaven in general.

Food & More

• He can tolerate alcohol in small quantities.
• He cannot tolerate spicy food at all, as it makes him sick.