Ryo Shishio

Ryo Shishio (志々尾 涼, Shishio Ryō) is the only daughter of the Shishio Family and the older sister of Gen Shishio.

Appearance
Ryo has black hair that she grew longer after Gen Shishio left home and she is taller than Gen.

Personality
Ryo was very protective of Gen Shishio that she did all she could to help him fit in, even though his powers scared and worried her. She was the ideal sister, and each time Gen got into a fight, she'd help him apologize. Ryo was usually very sweet, kind, and caring; almost never being angry at anyone.

History
A few years before the start of the storyline, Ryo was the closest to her youngest brother, Gen Shishio. However, when Gen overheard Ryo and their father discussing sending him to the Shadow Organization, his feelings of betrayal triggered his full Ayakashi transformation, and he ran away. Ryo chased him and begged Gen to come home, but in his rage he attacked her, leaving her seriously wounded. Masamori Sumimura's Shikigami treated her and managed to save her life, but the scars from Gen's attack remained.

Family Farewell
Ryo is next seen at Gen Shishio's funeral. The moment she sees Masamori Sumimura, she demands that he leave as she blames him for Gen's death and she only becomes more upset when Masamori returns all the letters she had written to Gen, admitting that he thought it was too soon and kept them from Gen. Ryo is heartbroken over the realization that Gen never knew she forgave him for attacking her and wanted to apologize to him. However, Yoshimori explains that Gen wanted to apologize to her and Ryo is startled to realize that Gen was able to make a friend.

Etymology

 * The name Ryo means "cool, refreshing" (涼).

Trivia

 * Ryo has the odd ability to rapidly climb trees by slithering the way a lizard would, which may or may not be related to her family's Ayakashi heritage.