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This probably has been done before, and it probably won’t get a lot of traffic since I have like 10 followers anyway, but I need to get this off my chest.

There’s too much going on about Reiji that is just flat out FALSE. And I’ve seen oh so many headcanons where people portray every brother perfectly, and I get hopeful, but then it gets to Reiji’s section and it’s all just blown to pieces. I understand why people might not like him, but that’s not an excuse to completely chop up his character into something that’s not at all canon.

If you hate him, I hope I haven’t lost you yet. Because you’re probably the one who needs to read and understand this the most.

But he’s the worst. He’s such a sadistic freak. Yeah…you might wanna revise your opinion on all the OTHER vampires then.

Common Misconceptions:

He killed Edgar, what a jerk: No. This is just so wrong I want to pull my hair out. Here’s what happened. Beatrix asked Reiji to bring Shu back home. Reiji, ever logical and ever seeking his mother’s approval, decided that burning down the village would not only bring Shu back, but stop him from ever leaving in the first place. Then Reiji would have solved the problem and maybe he’d finally be recognized by his mother! Granted, he probably took some pleasure in taking away the only thing that Shu had freedom wise, but you have to understand that in Reiji’s mind, Shu already HAS everything that anyone could ever need, so indulging in something as stupid as humans just makes him look all the more selfish and ungrateful. But he still killed all those people. Uh, hello? Do you honestly think anyone cares? They’re vampires. They literally have people for lunch. Killing a few ants is hardly something he’ll wear on his conscious, and that goes for any of the brothers. It’s also important to mention the fact that Edgar was NOT in the village when the fire was set. He RAN in, to try and save his family. Did Shu run in after him to keep him from harm? No. And afterwards, did he even bother to try and find him in the rubble? Because as we all know, Edgar didn’t actually die. Shu gave up immediately. So who’s the real asshole here?

He killed Beatrix, how cruel: Well, wouldn’t you? His entire life he’s ignored. And not just in the typical cut it out, Reiji or not now, Reiji. But to the point where Beatrix won’t even bother to respond to him. Reiji’s entire existence is subordinate to that of Shu’s. In fact, it could be argued that the only reason Reiji exists is for Shu, because he needs someone to be his ‘right hand man’ so to speak. Otherwise Beatrix wouldn’t have bothered with it at all. And Reiji knows that. And it fucking kills him, because even though he’s the epitome of everything Beatrix wanted out of a son, she refused to recognize him. So he kills her. Killing means something different for vampires. It would force Beatrix to finally recognize Reiji, to finally LOOK at him, to acknowledge the fact that he grew more powerful than her (which newsflash, is a big deal). Only, when he finally does manage to kill her, she smiles and gives him exactly what he’s always wanted. She’s proud of her second son. And Reiji can’t handle that. He can’t live with that guilt. He’d grown to hate that woman (you would too, don’t even lie) and so to realize that she actually DID care about him all this time eats him up inside. Hence the whole resurrection drug so that he can kill her the right way. Really, all he’s doing is he wants to kill her while she struggles and fears and hates him, so that all that hate and anger that he built up won’t go to waste.

He kisses up to Karlheinz, what a shithead: You bet your fine ass he does. And really, someone has to. Or else him and all the other Sakamaki boys would be shipped off to Siberia or something.

He wears glasses just because, what a prick: This is the one I hate the most. Reiji. Sakamaki. Mr. The-moment-Yui-ruins-my-best-teacup-I-throw-it-away-no-problem-because-it’s-not-perfect. The man who is interested in complete and total perfection. The man who’s standard of beauty and perfection are Beatrix, with her light hair and light eyes—features translated only in the first son’s appearance. Reiji, who’s only phenotypical resemblance to his parents are his eyes, would NOT be wearing glasses just for the fuck of it. The fact that someone as proud as he would need assistance for any kind of anything would kill him. Now, think of this. His eyes are the only thing that tie him to either of his parents, because they resemble those of Karlheinz. But the ONE thing Reiji has, even THAT is flawed because he needs glasses. The fact that he needs glasses to do something as basic as seeing probably eats this poor kid alive.

Ok. Now, for the common “I don’t like Reiji because:”

He poisoned Yui—Lol. Don’t even talk to me. This is so invalid that it’s not even worth my time. Have you even played this game? Ayato ties her to a dart board and uses her as target practice. Kanato repeatedly stabs her with a fork. Subaru locks her in a dark and dank dungeon overnight. Laito parades her around in handcuffs that cut into her skin. Shu doesn’t even bother with her. She’s ignored his whole route and is constantly referred to as a demeaning form of “you.”

He’s so mean and scary—Why? Because he has standards? If you read/play his route you’ll realize that he actually bites Yui the least out of all the other brothers, and he doesn’t ever force himself on her. If I recall correctly, they don’t even have sex on his route. When Yui is attacked by those random punks, Reiji is at home waiting for her, first aid kit ready. He bandages her up himself. When Cordelia takes over, he repeatedly assures Yui that her place is by his side, and he will not allow someone to take his property. (Sure, being property is cringe worthy, but let’s not get into the other nicknames the boys call her). Reiji obeys Cordelia, gets down on his fucking KNEES so that she won’t harm Yui’s body. Reiji. Reiji Sakamaki, son of Karlheinz and Beatrix on his goddamn knees. All for a human which he is so clearly in love with. Because as you all remember, he clearly has no issues letting a few of them die. But he refuses to let Yui die or get harmed. When thrown into the lake, he jumps in right after her. Dick move, right? sarcasm, in case you couldn’t tell

He’s such a sadist!—Lol. Take a look at the other brothers.

Now for some real headcanons, because I’m so done with all the inaccuracy:

Reiji is the kind of guy who wakes up while his wife is in the shower so that he can make her breakfast and prepare her lunch before she goes to work.

He’s the kind of guy who will let his wife work, even though they’re filthy rich, because he understands that it’s rewarding to do things like that.

He’s one of the few brothers who didn’t want a mindless sex doll as a lover.

He knows how to cook. Really well. A man who can cook! :D

Reiji is like the guy who hates gingerbread, to the point where the smell actually makes him dizzy, but makes enormous amounts of gingerbread cookies, because he knows they’re his wife’s favorite. Just an example I have no clue on how he feels about gingerbread.

Given the time I think he could reconcile with Shu. After all, Shu doesn’t hate his brother. If Yui can help him get rid of all of Reiji’s pent up angst then I think they’d at least be on semi-agreeable terms.

Reiji will tease you until you’re begging for him, and you better voice it out loud properly and precisely, or else, how will he know? *insert his devilish smirk here*

He’s not the kind to be obviously jealous, but if he catches you talking or giving your attention to another guy, you can pretty much expect to be punished when the two of you get home. But you kind of look forward to those punishments, don’t you? ;)

He likes to be needed, though he’ll never say it. So when you ask him for help and he sighs and calls you hopeless, it’s just his adorable awkward wall popping up.

Finally, I’ll end it with this: Reiji remembers all of his brother’s birthdays, and even gives them a little something on that day. Because he’s just such a dick, right?

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