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More like an unwanted mistake. Which, funny enough, had actually been the first words she ever heard her father say to her.
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Kurisaki Rinko was born an unwanted bastard child to the Zenin clan, having since grown into an unwanted bastard adult. Her stubborn refusal to be discarded resulted in a display of strength that many would call (they had, many times to her face, in fact) an unhinged lack of self-preservation. But lucky for her, that unhinged display caught the attention of a particular blue-eyed menace who happens to be more fun to rile up than anyone she’s ever met.
Read Another Level on AO3
Physical Paradox Masterlist
Status: In Progress
How they went from:
“I’m kinda impressed,” Gojo stated, sliding his sunglasses onto his face. “Didn’t expect a psych major to know this much about philosophical theory.”
Rinko blinked at him slowly, raising her eyebrows as she scoffed.
“I’m sorry, mister unresolved childhood trauma,” she said, stepping closer and poking a finger in his chest. “But I don’t really give a fuck if you’re impressed.”
To:
“Your professor is leading the world of cognitive and behavioral research,” Gojo told Rinko's students, chest swelling with pride.
“And she’s really pretty-”
“Oh, she’s fucking gorgeous!” he agreed. “She has it all. Smart, funny, beautiful. She’s honestly perfect. It’s incredible she-”
“Married you?” Touma interjected. “I know. I thought the same thing when I first met you.”
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Gokudō Masterlist
Status: On Hold (I will finish this eventually, though)
Gokudō (極道): the extreme path. A term used to refer to members of a Yakuza syndicate.
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“Now, why is a pretty girl like you in an ugly place like this?”
“Some might say the contrast is tragically poetic,” she replied easily.
“Yeah, well,” he drawled, a smirk pulling at his lips as he stepped up to stand beside her. “Others would say it’s tragically idiotic. What’s your name, pretty girl?”
“Shouldn’t you introduce yourself first?” she asked, her pulse jumping at his quiet chuckle.
“You already know who I am.”
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She never asked to be part of this world. A world filled with greed and violence and revenge. She never asked to be part of the world where life was as meaningless as dust. The world stained red by the blood that pooled beneath her mother’s body after she was forced to watch her die. She never asked to be part of the world driven by hatred and bloodlust, but she never asked to leave, either.
Read Gokudō on AO3
One-Shots
Before I Love You - (angsty Gojo/Rinko AU, hopeful ending)
- Part 2: Broken Lens | Author's Discussion
Fight Me? - (Nurse!Gojo shoots his shot with a grumpy patient)
The Theft - (Two broken hearts, ten years of separation, and a stolen sweater)
Blurbs
For Your Health - (College!Gojo just wants to help his girlfriend stay healthy)
Untitled Unfinished Angst - (very angsty Goinko bc Kiko is not ok)
Built to Break - (exes to lovers au with a lil extra trauma sprinkled bc Kiko is never ok)
Previews
Untitled (a self-indulgent Goinko AU about healthy relationships)
- Preview 2
Bittersweet Memories (an angsty au inspired by The Vow)
Locked Out (College AU Shortseries)
Random Asks and Kiko's Rants
Ask: Advice for AO3 writers and when you're in a creativity rut
Just popped in to say I'm thinking of you. (Not ominously my god, 😭😭😭) Going on a re-read of your work on ao3. Can't wait
Hope you're doing well! Sending you all the love and best wishes
Xoxo
Ryu.
Ryuuuuuu hiiiiiii!!!
It’s been SO long and I’m so sorry I take forever to get to these because I’m just chaos and a disaster 😭
It’s kinda funny bc you sent this on the anniversary of my divorce lol which is crazy to think I’ve been divorced for two years but what’s even CRAZIER is that we’re coming up on three years since I started writing Another Level. I love that people are still reading it and rereading it because it genuinely makes my day when I see new comments
I am planning to stream today, idk for how long, but I’ve been DYING to play Stardew and I miss Goinko so much 😭 so I’ll be live in a little while! Depending on how I’m feeling, I might start early but idk
Thank you for thinking of me and for the best wishes. They mean so much 🥹💕 I hope you’re doing well!
Oh, hey there, hi. It's been a WHILE, but I didn't forget about Goinko, and I've been dying to play again! Hopefully we'll make it to the en
kikoo i just want to say happy new yearr. i always look forward to ur presence here and on ao3. absolutely love ur writing, another level has a special place in my heart and comforted me in times of stress or when i need to disconnect. 😝 love, love, love rinko and gojo. anyways may this year treat u well and the years to come. 💫
Happy new year to you, too, sweet anon!! Thank you for your sweet message. Seeing things like this make my days so, SO much better 💕
I’m so glad Another Level has a special place in your heart because it really has such a huge place in mine 🥹 thank you for reading and loving Rinko and Gojo so much!!
I hope to be more active this year, so keep an eye out! I hope your year is going well so far!
Happy new year! All the best coming into the new year and I hope you get everything you deserve this year! I cant think of anyone who deserves it more! 🩷
HAPPY NEW YEAR!! (super late 🙃)
I hope you and your little ones are doing well!! Thank you so much for your sweet words 🥹💕 I’d like to believe this year will be filled with more good than bad! I’m going to try my best to make it happen 😊
THANK YOU AGAIN FOR THINKING OF ME!! I HOPE YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY!! 💕💕
Hi Kiko, just wanted to say hello and that I hope you're doing ok- I haven't seen you on my dash in so long! I hope that whatever you have going on in life right now is bringing you happiness. And if it isn't... Well same lol. But I hope that's not the case. Hope to see you on here soon 😊
HII!!
I know it’s been AGES since you sent this but I’m doing better now! There’s also a HUGE ice storm in Texas atm but rest assured, I am safe and warm 😌
Kiko rant INCOMING bc would I really be Kiko if I didn’t yap your eyes out of your skull over a sweet message??
I started my new job a couple weeks ago and so far really, really like it! I’m keeping my fingers crossed that it’ll only keep getting better instead of taking a sour turn like my last job. My new boss is far more experienced and definitely seems like the kind of person who won’t be intimidated by competence like my previous bosses have been. BUT I’ve learned the hard way that I can’t get too comfortable too fast.
Last year was an absolute shit show of massive proportions. Funny enough, I think 2025 topped 2020 for worst year of my life. I was unemployed, had to empty my retirement accounts to try to pay bills, and it still wasn’t enough. I was days away from being evicted multiple times, and barely managed to get by. I’m still not in a good place financially and it’s going to take a while to get there. But now that I have a full time job again, I actually WILL be able to do it. In all honesty, I’d never been in such a horrible situation until last year. I can’t believe I was able to keep going through a lot of it because there were so many times when I didn’t want to anymore. It sounds very silly, but one of the things that helped keep me going was remembering that I’d made something that brought people joy and I had this lil corner to come back to. I’d promised I wouldn’t forget it, and I haven’t! I’m planning on getting back to writing more for fun again this year.
I’ve been writing random things here and there when the mood strikes, but not a lot. But I’m hoping to get back to it after I’ve settled further into my new job and gotten back to a more stable place financially. Mainly because the anxiety and despair from having no way to take care of myself kills my ability to be creative lol
ANYWAY THANK YOU FOR YOUR SWEET MESSAGE AND FOR THINKING OF ME DESPITE ME BEING MIA FOR SO LONG!! I hope you’re doing better than you were when you sent this message and may your year be filled with more Gojo!
When I miss Gojo or need a fix 🫠 I come back to Another Level. Then I typically go through the rest of your jjk fics. I love your Gojo, Nanami, and Zenins (specifically Maki, Mai, and Megumi) so much, and I can’t tell you how much I wish Rinko was canon.
This makes me so happy!! Thank you so much for sending this even though it was months ago 😭😭
I love these characters, too 🥹 so, so much. I think about them often and how many of them deserved better but that’s just how it is sometimes! (Physical Paradox will give them better lives 👀)
Thank you for choosing Another Level and Goinko as your Gojo fix!! It means the world to me, truly 💕💕
(new illustration by Hiramatsu Tadashi, one of the character designers for JJK!)
Kiko update below the cut 💕
After more than a year of being unemployed, I finally got a full-time job! I'm scheduled to start in January, so I’ll be moving in the next couple of weeks. I’m super excited for this fresh start.
I wanted to thank everyone in our lil corner for your continued support and kind messages. You guys kept me going through some pretty hopeless times, even though I wasn't around very much. Seeing returning and new readers expressing love for Goinko, and specifically Rinko, brought me so much joy when I needed it most.
After I start my new job and settle into a bit of a stable routine, I plan to get back to writing! I'll also try to keep the SVE streams going because I've been having so much fun with them. PLUS, Goinko still have to get MARRIED 😏 But marriage is still only a new beginning for our lovable idiots!
Some things to look forward to in 2026:
Gokudō
I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again: I will finish Gokudō! My plans for its direction have changed drastically since I started, but I think you guys will like it. I'm excited to get back into the story, and to share it with you eventually!
Physical Paradox
I had an epiphany for PhysPara Gojo not long ago and briefly discussed it on stream, so I'm planning to get back into it next year!
Another Level: From Now Until Forever
There is SO MUCH story left for our OG Goinko, and I can’t wait to share with you guys 😊
Before I Love You
I know it was originally a one-shot, but we’ve obviously gone past that lol I have a part three in the works that I'm going to finish now that I’m not constantly anxious about being evicted 🙃
Bittersweet Memories, Locked Out, and more
I haven’t forgotten these works! I’ll continue working on these, and it’s possible that one or more might become Patreon exclusives once I finish them!
ANYWAY~ Thank you guys again for being part of our lil corner of the internet and for your kind messages and words! I haven't forgotten you, and I appreciate you more than words can express! For those who celebrate, HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS! And I'll see you guys soon! (maybe for a Christmas Goinko Stream 🤔)
