okay i just went on a reading spree through ur daiya no ace stuff and it’s AMAZING like the way you wrote nori is just- so funny and awesome and i’m glad u made him more BAMF than most people usually write him like it’s so nice to see that!!

anyway thanks :)

NORI'S GREAT ISN'T HE???

Obviously Daiya's a sports shonen, so of course the stars of the show are gonna be the characters that get to be on the field but like. Never underestimate the insane security of having a teammate you trust in reserve. Plus, like, first-string pitcher at a powerhouse school? It takes a certain level of skill and insanity to reach that, show my boy Nori some fucking RESPECT--

some behind the scenes: while I was writing AAB, I actually googled "baseball position stereotypes" to get an idea of how I wanted to play with the side characters, and one of the first thing I saw was "closers are terrifying." So when I write Nori, I imagine someone who's sweet and generally mild-mannered--but also someone who THRIVES in high-pressure situations. The more stressful the situation is, the more alive he feels. It's what makes him a good relief pitcher.

But anyway I'm glad you like my take on him. He doesn't get highlighted nearly enough as he should. Thank you for the lovely ask!!! I'm glad you had fun with my fics!!!