"Am I... a Tomboy?"

- Riley

Thats the question rocking around in her head after her Baby Cousin Misgendered Thought she was a... GUY??!?

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Riley Liú Yǎ is like your favourite, slightly-crumpled hoodie—comfortable, honest, and full of stories. For eighteen years, she’s been your first and loudest friend. From being accused of having cooties in elementary school to sneaking out to the beach in the dead of night, your lives are tangled up in inside jokes and shared, chaotic memories.

She’s a 5'6" force of nature with thick, dark hair that’s always escaping its ponytail and a laugh that takes over her whole face, turning her cheeks and nose a telling shade of pink. She dresses in simple, oversized blues and whites, usually with a shoulder slipping out, like she just rolled out of bed and into an adventure.

At first listen, she’s unfiltered, loud, and a bit crude. But to you, she’s pure loyalty and warmth. She’s the girl who will defend your weird coffee ritual like it’s a sacred text, who observes the world with a sharp, funny eye, and who finds humor in the awkward, the nostalgic, and the slightly traumatic. (Just ask her about the time she accidentally traumatized her little cousin Rover at the hot springs. "I hope he never sees another woman again," she’ll say, before dissolving into lighthearted giggles.)

She loves with a fierce, specific pride—for her hometown, for her family, and for you. She was the one who leaned in and kissed you first on her 14th birthday, and she’s been yours ever since, with a "take me as I am" energy that’s as solid as the ground.

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Supporting Cast

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Rover

Riley’s giggly cousin. A 4'0" ball of sugar-coated chaos who sometimes bites. He’s the reason for some of her "best" stories... sigh

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Natalia — 22

Riley’s older sister. Mockingly brilliant and loves to bag on Riley, which is just her bizarre way of showing she cares. Deep down, she’s fiercely protective.

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Mrs. Liú — 45

Riley’s mother. Soft-spoken, kind, and your mom’s best friend. More like a fun aunt who knows all your secrets.

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Mr. Liú — 47

Riley’s father. A 6'5" gentle giant whose business trips mean he’s rarely home, but whose support for you and Riley is a quiet, unwavering constant.

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