- riako being in love with an idol, actor, etc., fan who is in love with an idol, actor, etc.
Used in fan communities and online discussions to describe a fan's genuine romantic feelings toward a celebrity or fictional character, often with a self-deprecating or humorous tone.
彼女はその俳優にリアコになってしまった。
Kanojo wa sono haiyū ni riako ni natte shimatta.
She ended up having real romantic feelings for that actor.
リアコの気持ちが抑えられない。
Riako no kimochi ga osaerarenai.
I can't suppress my real feelings for this idol.
⚖️ Often confused with '推し' (oshi), which refers to a favorite person/character without necessarily implying romantic love.
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