Rymin

Rymin is the slash ship between Min-Gi Park and Ryan Akagi from the Infinity Train fandom.

The Twin Tapes
Ryan and Min-Gi were childhood friends and were born on the same day, where their parents met each other in the hospital. When they were six, they decided to put on a concert for their families. As they perform they both start to notice that no one really cares what they're doing. Ryan assures Min-Gi to keep going and they continue on with their performance. Years later in middle school they plan out their Canadian tour and plan to head to New York City afterwards. In High School, while playing, Ryan shows Min-Gi a Battle of the Bands poster. Min-Gi points out that they have to be in grade 12, but Ryan says they can just lie. Min-Gi says no, and Ryan agrees to wait. Min-Gi says the world isn't ready for "Nevsky and the Prospects". Ryan thought they were calling themselves "Chicken Choice Judy". Min says that it's not a proper band name.

A year later, as Ryan waits for their battle of the bands to start Min-Gi arrives. Ryan asks where he's been, and Min pulls out a t-shirt with "Chicken Choice Judy" and their logo. Ryan happily puts it on and gives Min a hug, who blushes. Ryan then tells him that his dad said they could have the van and when they graduate they can go on the tour. Min-Gi freaks out and asks why Ryan didn't tell him. Ryan says that he's telling him now, and Min runs out of the auditorium without him noticing. Ryan looks behind him and sees that Min is gone and then performs on his own.

They spend the next year apart, Min-Gi working at a restaurant and applying to colleges, while Ryan has a less than successful solo career. They miss each other deeply the whole time. Ryan returns as Min-Gi is closing the restaurant for the night, much to Min's surprise. He lets Ryan in and tells him that he has to close up. Ryan tells him to take his time, and notices the Employee of the Month picture of Min-Gi. He sounds impressed, and Min says that having the keys to the place is also gnarly. The two laugh and then catch up at a booth.

Ryan says that when Min-Gi's parents said he was here, he assumed he'd be eating, not working. Min says that he still eats there, so Ryan wasn't entirely wrong. Min is about to ask what's been happening, but Ryan tells him he has a show in NYC, just like how they talked about when they were kids, in the same booth. Min points out that it was the other booth. Ryan asks if he's sure, and Min is pretty sure. Ryan says that he's going tonight, and wants Min to come with. Min says that he can't, and Ryan exclaims that music is what they always wanted. Min says that's what Ryan always wanted, but Min is going to college. Ryan asks if he's excited, and Min insists that he is. Ryan then grabs the restaurant keys and runs out the door, Min following after a moment.

He chases him all the way to a train station and through the carriages of a train. Ryan opens one of the doors, only to see another train flying past. The two are shocked when the train stops and a door opens to a magical looking portal. Ryan looks at the keys and throws them through the doorway. He follows them and disappears into the portal as Min calls after him, before following just the same.

The Twin Tapes

 * The MC asks Ryan where Min-Gi is.
 * As Min-Gi packs, he finds a picture of him and Ryan as kids.
 * Ryan and Min-Gi almost call each other.
 * Ryan yells that if Min won't follow his dreams, then he'll make him.
 * Min-Gi ends up spooning Ryan when they're placed in their pod.

Fanon
Rymin gained a quick fan base following the release of the Book 4 trailer. Many were hoping that since the book was going to revolve around their relationship that it would culminate in the two realizing that they had romantic feelings for each other. There was quickly fan art, and fan fics surrounding the two before the books release. It became the most popular ship in the Infinity Train fandom as a result, and drew some new fans into the series. Both for the book and the series as a whole.

On AO3, Rymin is the most written ship for both Ryan and Min-Gi. It is also the most written ship in the Infinity Train (Cartoon) tag.

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