Ryōku hates the Star clan with all his might, that was uttered exclusives distain comes from his unnamed parents being killed by the Hoshizoku, a line the Japanese dub. While his entire village hates anything to do with the assassins, Ryōku at least finds some solence in the fact the clan does not exist anymore and as stated by Black☆Star. Black☆Star and Ryōku fought after Ryōku was possessed by the demon blade, Black☆Star freed him from the Kishin eggs control. After the battles are over, Ryōku says even if Black☆Star wasn't Star clan he still would not like him with a smile on his face.