#ddd novel

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this is just the prologue and the first chapter of the DDD novel. and i didn’t put everything. sora is just constantly thinking about riku. like how hasn’t he figured out his feelings yet??

so yeah it seems the novel is as gay as the game lol

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The Dream Eater interacting with Riku is the best and cutest thing ever

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Soriku in Novels Part 4 — DDD

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The cricket's question made Riku think of Sora. Of course, Riku couldn't tell him everything, but Sora was still a friend with a special place in his heart.

"Yeah... actually I do." Riku closed his eyes and imagined Soras's face for a moment, then looked at Pinocchio and Jiminy. "That stupid grin he's always wearing— he's the best teacher I could ever have."

DDD novel — Riku's side.

I loved this scene during the game and it was clear in DDD he's so gay and he loves Sora so much. A big part of DDD in my perspective was being able to accept yourself/forgive yourself of the darkness of the past and maybe someday open himself up to Sora about his feelings.

And here it shows Sora has a special place in his heart... He definitely likes him. I love how he imagines Sora in the scene, I mean I thought he was thinking of Sora BUT TO EXPLICITLY SAY he imagined Sora's face is another thing.

"He saved me. But you two are nothing alike." Shiki leaned in close to Sora's ear and whispered, "You know, Neku and Riku are really similar."

"Huh?". Surprised, Sora looked at Neku.

Now that you mentioned it, I can see it. They're both a little prickly sometimes, but they have a heart of gold underneath.

"Wh-why are you staring at me..?" Neku returned Sora's gaze uneasily.

"Yeah, you may be onto something."

DDD NOVEL — Sora's Side

This is a nice section that shows a comparison between the characters. Shiki notes how Sora and Riku are nothing alike, but Neku is quite similar to Riku. It's not that Soriku filled, but it's nice to see the comparison with Neku who ends up in his actual game accidentally trading Shiki (who's very important to him/ with no memories at that) to continue to survive another round to be able to return to life.

Also I'd imagined Riku getting flustered if someone stares at him because of one of the kh2 novel states that Riku always won sword fights, but Sora won starring contests. HE PROBABLY GETS FLUSTERED.

"I won't hold back, and I won't underestimate you. I give everything I have to set you free. I was always jealous of you, Sora. I used to feel it all the time, and I'd be lying if I said I didn't still. I believe that feeling was darkness, but now I know it's not.

The truth is, it gave me strength, and so did having someone to challenge me. Light and Darkness are perfect compliments of each other — the shadows are always greatest next to the dark. I know what that means now, truly. When those dark feelings come over you, only your heart can decide whether to let them sink deeper into the darkness or to bring them out into the light of the sun.

Accepting both is what it means to have a heart. It gives us strength. Even a form of pride, in a way. I don't think anyone can honestly say it's not. Same with wanting to be stronger. Joy and Sorrow, Anger and Hatred— whether those feelings become your light or your darkness is for you to decide.

The strength of your darkness is what allows you to choose. That's why I choose to let the light shine onto my own darkness. And Sora that's you."

DDD Novel — Riku Side

I made a post on just this entire statement Riku made before but I had to include it, it's so gay. He's comparing dark and light to him and Sora. He says Sora is his light. He accepts both light and Darkness and because of that it's strength and some sort of pride... Maybe gay pride 🧐🧐🧐

But he realizes his jealousy made him stronger and just shows his development of how he is with darkness and how he is with Sora.

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Yeah, you know, Riku. Sora’s treasured friend. His precious friend. His beloved friend who has always helped him no matter what.

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“I can’t imagine how painful and sad it must be to go through life with your heart locked away. You can’t follow your heart and live the way you want.”- Sora being so worried about Quasimodo, all these very pointed allegories to being gay and in the closet, not being able to show your heart to others, and then they make it extremely clear how much Riku is a Quasimodo parallel and keeps his own heart locked away I just

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     Sora couldn’t stop himself. “But that’s a formality, right?” he complained, leaning forward. “I’ve already proved myself. Me and the king and Riku—we can take on anything. Right, Riku?” He looked up at his friend beside him.     But Riku’s expression remained firm. “I don’t know. I think that in my heart, darkness still has a hold.” He summoned Soul Eater into his hand. “Walking that path changed me. I’m not sure if I’m ready to wield a Keyblade. Maybe I do need to be tested.”      “Riku…” Sora lowered his gaze.        I had no idea that stuff was still bothering him. He really feels that way? Well, if that’s the case—       “Then count me in. Put me through the test! Just watch—me and Riku will pass with flying colors!”        At Sora’s confident declaration, the barest hint of a smile appeared on Riku’s face.

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   “Yeah. I’m Shiki. Nice to meet you. Neku told me all about you.”    “Cool. But you should have seen him. He looked everywhere for you.”    Sora recalled how worried Neku had been when he was searching for Shiki after they first met. He’d been determined to go back to his world with his partner.    But Neku hurriedly stopped him short. “Hey, Sora, stop talking!”    “What? Why? You said you need her,” Sora replied. “That’s a good thing.”    Shiki laughed at Neku’s mild panic. “That’s sweet, Neku,” she said.    “I need you to stop annoying me.” Neku looked away and played with his bangs. Was he blushing?    “Mm-hmm. Well, I still think it’s sweet. It’s nice to be needed,” the girl said as she tenderly cradled a stuffed plushie named Mr. Mew. _________________________

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