The "Chijo" genre has only really started to gain popularity in recent years; back in the Showa era of the AV industry, it was just a tiny spark, not only non-mainstream but also with an extremely low presence. Of course, every era, no matter the route or genre, always has a representative figure, and if you ask me who the ultimate dominator of the Chijo style is, I'd say she's the one who's reigned across all of history—Riko Tachibana, the true pioneer who brought the Chijo genre to full bloom. Born on November 10, 1984, Riko Tachibana boasts a curvaceous and tall figure, especially those long, slender legs, paired with a delicate yet alluring face. Even without stripping down, just teasingly hinting at her D-cup breasts while using words and eyes to seduce is enough to make anyone surrender. Although in her early career, Riko Tachibana's acting was a bit raw, often landing her in supporting roles in large orgy scenes or low-budget amateur productions, that didn't stop her from shining later on—she was a dark horse that surged ahead... IDOL-017 Hyper Thresle Mosaic vol.1 featuring Riko Tachibana, from the "I ENERGY" studio's Hyper Thresle Mosaic series, was an absolute thrill for me to watch. Riko gave off a sense of complete freedom and indulgence; she was genuinely enjoying and immersing herself in the moment, not just forcing it for the performance. I don't think that kind of authenticity can be faked. She also broke away from the traditional actress mold, taking charge throughout the entire film—whether it was blowjobs, intercourse, titjobs, handjobs, or nipple licking, she was fully committed and even threw in some teasing. This unconventional style is something most actresses can't pull off. Although Riko Tachibana's early career was full of ups and downs, she quickly developed her killer weapons: a rich variety of expressions and intense yet not over-the-top body movements, earning her the nickname "Dark Expression Empress." However, some in the industry claimed it was all an act and criticized her lewd expressions as unnatural. In response, she said she has an extraordinary level of desire and emphasized that she's chosen what she loves and loves what she chooses—since the day she decided to enter the AV world, she hasn't changed a bit. From my perspective, every one of her works shows she's having a blast, so debating whether it's real or not doesn't seem all that important. After all, even if it's an act, doesn't that just show her seriousness and dedication to her job? Regardless, her journey from newbie to Chijo supreme symbolizes that becoming an actress was her destiny—she was born for this line of work.