Ricky&Matthew is very special to me, even not as a ship and just as a duo. I guess they're not super visible in terms of public interactions but they're huge in my heart 😭 I think it was you actually who answered something about seokrik recently, so I'll try not to be repetitive. But my favorite thing about them is how Matthew simultaneously treats Ricky like he's 5 years old, and like he's his best dudebro at the same time. You know how older brothers hype up their little siblings? Like they could just be coloring and they're like "You go little man!!! Picasso wishes!!!!!" That's Matthew to Ricky, in my eyes. He obviously respects him and thinks he's so cool, he has so much pride in him, he encourages him to speak up and always wants him to feel heard and included and appreciated, but he's not afraid to make fun of him for acting cool either lol. And Ricky's so comfortable around him for it, he lets go and plays along with his silly bits, Matthew brings out a very funny side of him. Judging from how he interacts with other members, he seems like the type to only get loud after he's close to someone.

Another one that doesn't get much camera time,, but I'm very interested in Ricky&Hanbin. Also not necessarily as a ship! Hanbin is so sweet and patient with him, and it's hilarious to me how distant they were until Hanbin figured out he can just meow at him for all the bonding they need. If I were Ricky's mom I'd be very glad that he has somebody like Hanbin in his life. Genuinely, of all Ricky ships, I think they have the biggest potential to be a healthy relationship. Hanbin could de-tsundere Ricky, I believe in it. He's so overtly affectionate, even though Ricky acts too cool for it I think he knows it melts his heart inside little by little. So cat of him.

Honestly, in writing this I realized I really have no clue how Ricky feels about anybody, I guess he's not the type to show his feelings like that. It makes me curious what his love language is, I'd guess quality time? I'm guessing from him showing Gunwook funny things on his phone and telling him about what he's daydreaming about, he likes to share things with people.

In summary, I love Ricky and I love people who love Ricky ♡u♡