Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jason Sibble, a member of the Dragon's Neck Team, underestimates Ryota Kise and provokes him.
• Nash Goldo Jr. demonstrates his predictive abilities, seeing the future of every player on the court.
• Jason Sibble scores easily, taunting Atsushi Murasakibara and Teru Junior High.
• Teppei Kiyoshi encourages Murasakibara from the sidelines.
• Murasakibara stands up to Jason Sibble, refusing to give in.
• Seijuro Akashi asks his alter ego, Akashi, for help to defeat Nash Goldo Jr.
• Akashi agrees to help, merging with Seijuro Akashi and enhancing his abilities.

Character Developments

• Jason Sibble shows arrogance and underestimates his opponents.
• Atsushi Murasakibara gains determination and stands up to Jason Sibble.
• Seijuro Akashi accepts Akashi's help, showing growth and determination.
• Akashi accepts his fate and merges with Seijuro Akashi, expressing regret for his past actions.

Significant Themes

• The power of determination and standing up to adversity (Murasakibara).
• Acceptance of one's past and moving forward (Akashi, Seijuro Akashi).
• The consequences of underestimating opponents (Jason Sibble).

Character Interactions

• Jason Sibble and Ryota Kise: Jason underestimates Kise, provoking him.
• Atsushi Murasakibara and Teppei Kiyoshi: Kiyoshi encourages Murasakibara from the sidelines.
• Seijuro Akashi and Akashi: They merge, with Akashi enhancing Seijuro's abilities and expressing regret for his past actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Dragon Slaying Sword Team continues to lead against the Dragon's Neck Team.
• Seijuro Akashi and Atsushi Murasakibara score, with Murasakibara's dunk on Jason Sibert being a highlight.
• The Dragon's Neck Team calls a timeout after falling behind.
• Nash Goldo Jr. decides to bench his teammates and play traditionally.
• Ken Kaneki warns his team about Nash Goldo Jr.'s traditional basketball skills.
• Ken Kaneki instructs Shogo Haizaki to prepare to play.

Character Developments

• Atsushi Murasakibara gains confidence in his post-up skills and strength.
• Nash Goldo Jr. becomes more aggressive and dismissive of his teammates.
• Ken Kaneki demonstrates his strategic and analytical skills.
• Shogo Haizaki is prepared to enter the game.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between street basketball and traditional basketball strategies.
• The importance of strategic thinking and adaptability in basketball.
• The impact of confidence and team dynamics on gameplay.

Character Interactions

• Seijuro Akashi and Nash Goldo Jr. engage in a verbal exchange, fueling their rivalry.
• Ken Kaneki provides strategic insights to his teammates, highlighting his leadership role.
• Ken Kaneki and Shogo Haizaki discuss Haizaki's role in the upcoming gameplay.
• Nash Goldo Jr. and his teammates discuss their strategy, revealing Nash's growing frustration and disregard for his team.

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Key Plot Points and Events

• The timeout ends, and Ken Kaneki briefs his team.
• The Dragon Slaying Sword team starts their offense, with Ryota Kise successfully stealing the ball from Nash Gold Jr. and scoring.
• The Dragon's Neck Team responds, with Nash Gold Jr. breaking through Seijuro Akashi's defense and scoring.
• The Dragon Slaying Sword team counterattacks, with Akashi stealing the ball and Sakuragi Hanamichi and Atsushi Murasakibara scoring.
• Nash Gold Jr. targets Akashi for the next play.

Character Developments

• Ryota Kise: Shows exceptional skill and confidence, successfully stealing the ball from Nash Gold Jr. and scoring.
• Nash Gold Jr.: Demonstrates his athletic ability and arrogance, targeting Akashi for the next play.
• Sakuragi Hanamichi: Struggles with his role and confidence, feeling overshadowed by Kise and Murasakibara.
• Seijuro Akashi: Shows strategic thinking and skill, successfully stealing the ball from Nash Gold Jr.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork vs Individualism: The Dragon Slaying Sword team works together, while Nash Gold Jr. relies on his individual skills.
• Confidence and Self-doubt: Characters like Kise and Akashi display confidence, while Sakuragi struggles with self-doubt.
• Redemption and Proving Oneself: Nash Gold Jr. seeks to prove himself against the team that includes his rival, Ken Kaneki.

Character Interactions

• Ken Kaneki and His Old Friends: Ken briefs his team, with Murasakibara and Sakuragi showing familiarity and rivalry.
• Ryota Kise and Nash Gold Jr.: Kise and Nash have a tense exchange, with Kise successfully stealing the ball from Nash.
• Sakuragi Hanamichi and Atsushi Murasakibara: Sakuragi feels overshadowed by Murasakibara and struggles with his role.
• Seijuro Akashi and Nash Gold Jr.: Akashi and Nash have a tense exchange, with Akashi successfully stealing the ball from Nash.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Michael Jordan watches a high school game featuring Ken Kaneki and his teammates, impressed by Seijuro Akashi's skills.
• The Bulls' locker room encounter is tense, with a Jazz staff member provoking them.
• The game between the Dragon's Neck Team and the Bulls starts with a heated exchange between Nash Goldor Jr. and Seijuro Akashi.
• Ryota Kise and Sakuragi Hanamichi defend against Hendel and Nash Goldor Jr., with Seijuro Akashi getting injured.
• Sakuragi Hanamichi is held back from retaliating by Hisashi Mitsui, who advises him not to get ejected.
• Ken Kaneki stands up to Nash Goldor Jr., expressing his intention to commit fouls to end the game early.

Character Developments

• Michael Jordan: Recognizes Seijuro Akashi's potential, comparing him to Isiah Thomas.
• Seijuro Akashi: Shows his skills and determination, but gets injured.
• Sakuragi Hanamichi: Becomes increasingly angry and aggressive due to Seijuro Akashi's injury.
• Ken Kaneki: Stands up to Nash Goldor Jr., showing his protective nature and growing frustration.
• Hisashi Mitsui: Shows maturity and strategic thinking, advising Sakuragi Hanamichi not to get ejected.

Significant Themes

• Rivalry and conflict: Between the Dragon's Neck Team and the Bulls, as well as within the Dragon's Neck Team itself.
• Resilience and determination: Shown by Seijuro Akashi and Ken Kaneki in the face of adversity.
• Protection and unity: Demonstrated by Sakuragi Hanamichi and Ken Kaneki towards their teammates.

Character Interactions

• Michael Jordan and Phil Jackson: Discuss the high school game and Jordan's assessment of the players.
• Seijuro Akashi and Nash Goldor Jr.: Engage in a verbal and physical altercation, leading to Seijuro Akashi's injury.
• Sakuragi Hanamichi and Hisashi Mitsui: Interact over Sakuragi's desire to retaliate, with Hisashi advising him not to get ejected.
• Ken Kaneki and Nash Goldor Jr.: Exchange heated words, with Ken Kaneki expressing his intention to commit fouls.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ken Kaneki and Nash Goldo Jr. face off in a basketball game, with Ken Kaneki's team, Dragon Slaying Sword Team, against Nash's team.
• Ken Kaneki uses trash talk to provoke Nash and his teammates, including Jason Sudeikis.
• Ken Kaneki scores a basket after evading Jason's block and taunts Nash's team.
• Satsuki Momoi gets upset after hearing Ken Kaneki mention going to a bubble bath place.

Character Developments

• Ken Kaneki showcases his basketball skills, confidence, and trash-talking abilities.
• Nash Goldo Jr. and Jason Sudeikis struggle against Ken Kaneki's prowess.
• Satsuki Momoi becomes upset and jealous upon learning about Ken Kaneki's possible extracurricular activities.

Significant Themes

• Competition and rivalry in sports.
• Trash-talking and psychological warfare in games.
• Jealousy and possessiveness in relationships.

Character Interactions

• Ken Kaneki vs. Nash Goldo Jr. and Jason Sudeikis: Ken Kaneki dominates the game and taunts his opponents.
• Ken Kaneki and Satsuki Momoi: Ken Kaneki's mention of a bubble bath place causes Satsuki to become upset and suspicious.
• Satsuki Momoi and Reiko Aida: Satsuki confides in Reiko about her jealousy and plans to confront Ken Kaneki after the game.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ken Kaneki, now Nash.Goldo.Jr, faces off against the Dragon's Neck Team, led by Jason Sibor.
• Nash attempts various strategies, including a pick-and-roll with Jason and a long-range shot, but Ken Kaneki anticipates and counters each move.
• Old K attempts to score but is blocked by Shogo Haizaki, who has learned and adapted Old K's signature move.
• The Dragon Slaying Sword Team goes on a fast break, leading to an easy score for Shigehiro Kajiji.
• Meanwhile, in the NBA Finals, Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls face the Utah Jazz in Game 6.

Character Developments

• Ken Kaneki (Nash.Goldo.Jr): He demonstrates exceptional court awareness, reading and countering Nash's strategies effortlessly.
• Shogo Haizaki: He shows impressive defensive skills, learning and adapting Old K's move to block his shot.
• Michael Jordan: He appears confident and eager to win the NBA championship, trash-talking the Jazz players.

Significant Themes

• Superiority and Arrogance: Ken Kaneki's confidence borders on arrogance, looking down on his opponents and anticipating an easy victory.
• Adaptation and Learning: Shogo Haizaki adapts Old K's move, showing his ability to learn and counter opponents' strategies.
• Determination and Resilience: The Jazz players, despite facing a formidable opponent in Michael Jordan, remain determined to win the NBA championship.

Character Interactions

• Ken Kaneki (Nash.Goldo.Jr) vs. Nash.Goldo.Jr: Ken Kaneki effortlessly counters Nash's strategies, highlighting the power gap between them.
• Shogo Haizaki vs. Old K: Shogo's block of Old K's shot showcases his defensive skills and ability to learn and adapt.
• Michael Jordan vs. Karl Malone and John Stockton: Jordan's trash talk and the Jazz players' determination set the stage for an intense NBA Finals game.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Dragon Slaying Sword Team visits Seijuro Akashi in the hospital.
• Ken Kaneki watches the NBA Finals between Chicago Bulls and Utah Jazz.
• Michael Jordan scores the game-winning shot in the final seconds, securing the Bulls' victory.

Character Developments

• Seijuro Akashi is injured but recovering.
• Daiki Aomine expresses his desire to play in the NBA.
• Atsushi Murasakibara reveals he's been invited to the NBA draft.
• Ken Kaneki shows his admiration for Michael Jordan's skills and leadership.
• Michael Jordan demonstrates his clutch performance and divinity on the court.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and camaraderie among the Dragon Slaying Sword Team.
• The pursuit of excellence in basketball, as seen in both the Japanese high school league and the NBA.
• The power of determination and will to win, exemplified by Michael Jordan.

Character Interactions

• The Dragon Slaying Sword Team members express concern for Seijuro Akashi and discuss their future aspirations.
• Ken Kaneki and Satsuki Momoi watch the NBA Finals together, with Ken Kaneki admiring Michael Jordan's skills.
• Michael Jordan, Karl Malone, and Bryon Russell engage in a tense battle on the court, showcasing their competitive spirit and determination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ken Kaneki's departure for the NBA is delayed, causing his friends to worry and wonder why he's not there yet.
• Sakuragi Hanamichi appears, revealing that Kaneki asked him to see his friends off alone and left a letter for them.
• The letter contains a bank card and a note from Kaneki, expressing his desire to meet them again in the NBA and challenging them to improve.
• Kaneki holds a press conference announcing his intention to skip college and enter the 2016 NBA draft.
• At the draft, Allen Iverson is selected first by the Philadelphia 76ers.
• The Los Angeles Lakers trade for the second pick and select Ken Kaneki.

Character Developments

• Ken Kaneki: Shows confidence in his abilities and expresses his desire to challenge his friends in the NBA.
• Daiki Aomine: Struggles with his feelings about Kaneki's departure but ultimately wishes to face him again.
• Taiga Kagami: Expresses his desire to teach Kaneki a lesson after graduating from high school.
• Ryota Kise: Vows to catch up to and surpass Kaneki's pace.
• Michael Jordan: Recognizes Kaneki's potential and is excited about his entry into the NBA.

Significant Themes

• Competition and rivalry: The characters' desire to face and challenge each other drives their ambition to improve and succeed.
• Growth and self-improvement: The characters recognize the need to grow and get stronger, both individually and as a team.
• Friendship and camaraderie: Despite their competitive nature, the characters maintain a strong bond and support each other's success.

Character Interactions

• Daiki Aomine and Ken Kaneki: Their friendly rivalry is evident in their interactions, with Aomine expressing annoyance at Kaneki's departure but ultimately wishing to face him again.
• Taiga Kagami and Shintaro Midorima: Their interaction highlights their competitive nature and desire to prove themselves against each other.
• Ken Kaneki and Michael Jordan: Jordan recognizes Kaneki's potential and is excited about his entry into the NBA, setting up a potential mentor-mentee relationship.
• Ken Kaneki and Allen Iverson: Kaneki expresses his intention to blow Iverson off the court, foreshadowing their future rivalry.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter begins with a humorous, self-referential note from the author, asking for an extra day to complete the NBA chapters and hoping readers remember their domain name.
• No significant plot events occur in this chapter as it's primarily an author's note.

Character Developments

• No character developments occur in this chapter as it focuses solely on the author's note.

Significant Themes

• Humor and self-referentiality: The author uses humor to connect with readers and draws attention to their domain name.
• Patience and understanding: The author asks for readers' patience in waiting for the completed NBA chapters.

Character Interactions

• No character interactions occur in this chapter as it's an author's note and doesn't involve any characters from the story.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Lakers draft Kobe Bryant and Ken Kaneki, then sign Shaquille O'Neal.
• The Lakers' first Summer League game is against the Philadelphia 76ers, featuring Allen Iverson.
• Ken Kaneki and Kobe Bryant demonstrate their skills and teamwork, while Allen Iverson struggles against Ken Kaneki's defense.

Character Developments

• Ken Kaneki: Shows exceptional skill, confidence, and playfulness on the court. He dominates Allen Iverson defensively and assists Kobe Bryant in scoring.
• Kobe Bryant: Proves to be a formidable scorer and alley-oop partner for Ken Kaneki. He shows interest in competing with Ken Kaneki for the team leader position.
• Allen Iverson: Struggles against Ken Kaneki's defense and shows frustration with his teammates' lack of effort. His confidence is shaken.

Significant Themes

• Skill and Confidence: Ken Kaneki's skill and confidence are highlighted throughout the chapter, contrasting with Allen Iverson's initial overconfidence and subsequent frustration.
• Teamwork: Ken Kaneki and Kobe Bryant demonstrate effective teamwork, while the 76ers lack cohesion.
• Leadership: The dynamics between Ken Kaneki, Kobe Bryant, and Allen Iverson hint at potential leadership roles within their respective teams.

Character Interactions

• Ken Kaneki and Kobe Bryant: They show camaraderie and effective on-court communication, working well together to score.
• Ken Kaneki and Allen Iverson: Their interaction is marked by friendly trash-talk and competitive tension. Ken Kaneki's dominance over Allen Iverson highlights their skill disparity.
• Allen Iverson and his teammates: Allen Iverson shows frustration with his teammates' lack of effort and engagement, foreshadowing potential team dynamics issues.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Ken Kaneki, a rookie on the Lakers, faces off against Michael Jordan and the Bulls.
• Jordan and Kaneki engage in a back-and-forth scoring duel, with Jordan scoring 16 points and Kaneki contributing 10 points, 3 rebounds, and 5 assists in the first quarter.
• The Bulls lead 23-21 at the end of the first quarter.

Character Developments

• Ken Kaneki: Proves his worth against Jordan, showing skill, confidence, and a strong desire to win. He's determined to defeat Jordan head-on to win the game.
• Michael Jordan: Shows his competitive nature and takes Kaneki's challenge seriously. He's impressed by Kaneki's growth but remains confident in his abilities.

Significant Themes

• Rivalry & Competition: The intense one-on-one matchup between Kaneki and Jordan highlights the competitive nature of the NBA and the players' desire to prove themselves.
• Mentorship: Jordan sees himself as Kaneki's mentor, trying to guide him while also pushing him to improve.

Character Interactions

• Ken Kaneki & Michael Jordan: Their intense rivalry drives the narrative, with both players pushing each other to their limits.
• Ken Kaneki & Shaquille O'Neal: They develop a friendly rivalry, with O'Neal acknowledging Kaneki's skills and teasing him about his ambitious goals.
• Michael Jordan & Phil Jackson: Jordan expresses his concerns about Kaneki to Jackson, who reassures him but ultimately gives Jordan free rein to shoot in the next quarter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shintaro Midorima and Kazunari Takao watch Ken Kaneki's NBA game highlights, sparking Midorima's determination to compete against Kaneki in the future.
• Ken Kaneki faces off against Michael Jordan in his NBA debut, leading the Lakers to trail the Bulls by 8 points at halftime.
• During the second half, Kaneki calls a timeout and changes strategy, telling Kobe Bryant to handle Scottie Pippen instead of Jordan.

Character Developments

• Shintaro Midorima: Becomes more determined to compete against Ken Kaneki in the NBA.
• Ken Kaneki: Gains confidence and shows growth in his game, challenging Michael Jordan head-on.

Significant Themes

• Competition and Rivalry: Midorima's desire to compete against Kaneki, and Kaneki's determination to beat Jordan.
• Growth and Improvement: Kaneki's development as a player, facing stronger opponents and adapting his strategy.

Character Interactions

• Shintaro Midorima and Kazunari Takao: Midorima shares his ambition to compete against Kaneki in the NBA with Takao.
• Ken Kaneki and Michael Jordan: Kaneki and Jordan engage in a fierce competition, with Kaneki showing impressive skills and determination.
• Ken Kaneki and Kobe Bryant: Kaneki gives Kobe a new assignment during the timeout, showing his leadership and strategic thinking.

Key Plot Points & Events

• The chapter, "Leave Request," is a brief interlude between main events.
• The narrator, who works at a mysterious facility, requests a day off for New Year's Day.

Character Developments

• The narrator expresses a desire for normalcy and personal time, hinting at their usual dedication to work and possible isolation.
• They show a sense of camaraderie with their colleagues, wishing them a happy New Year.

Significant Themes

• Work-life balance: The narrator's request for a day off suggests a struggle to maintain balance between work and personal life.
• Camaraderie and workplace relationships: The narrator's well-wishes for colleagues indicate a sense of belonging and mutual respect.

Character Interactions

• The chapter is a monologue, with no direct interactions with other characters. However, it implies a positive relationship with colleagues, as the narrator wishes them a happy New Year.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist apologizes for not updating earlier due to visiting relatives.
• They plan to drive their family to the countryside in the evening.

Character Developments

• The protagonist shows responsibility and consideration for their family's needs, prioritizing them over updates.
• No significant individual character developments are depicted in this chapter.

Significant Themes

• Family responsibility and obligations.
• Time management and prioritization.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist interacts with their family, planning a trip together.
• There's no direct interaction with other characters mentioned in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ken Kaneki plays against Michael Jordan in the first half, with the Lakers trailing by 16 points.
• Ken Kaneki vows to turn the score around in the second half.
• Michael Jordan decides to focus on his duel with Ken Kaneki, prioritizing their one-on-one battle over team strategy.
• Ken Kaneki, after a pep talk from Silver Lake Harris, enters the second half determined not to lose to Michael Jordan.

Character Developments

• Ken Kaneki: Gains confidence and determination to defeat Michael Jordan, showing growth in his competitive spirit and willingness to adapt his playstyle for the NBA.
• Michael Jordan: Becomes increasingly focused on his duel with Ken Kaneki, prioritizing their personal battle over team strategy, revealing his competitive nature and desire for a challenging opponent.
• Shaquille O'Neal: Shows concern and support for Ken Kaneki, demonstrating his role as a mentor and teammate.
• Kobe Bryant: Expresses his desire to guard Michael Jordan, showcasing his confidence and competitive spirit.

Significant Themes

• Competition and Rivalry: The intense one-on-one battle between Ken Kaneki and Michael Jordan highlights the theme of competition and rivalry, with both players driven by their desire to prove themselves as the best.
• Adaptation: Ken Kaneki's realization that he can't be "omnipotent" in the NBA and must adapt his playstyle to fit the team dynamic.
• Teamwork vs. Individualism: Michael Jordan's focus on his duel with Ken Kaneki at the expense of team strategy raises questions about the balance between individual skill and teamwork.

Character Interactions

• Ken Kaneki and Michael Jordan: Their intense rivalry and mutual respect fuel their competitive drive, leading to a thrilling one-on-one battle.
• Ken Kaneki and Shaquille O'Neal: Shaq's mentorship and support help Ken Kaneki gain confidence and determination.
• Ken Kaneki and Kobe Bryant: Their friendly banter and mutual respect showcase their bond as teammates and future rivals.
• Ken Kaneki and Silver Lake Harris: Harris' pep talk helps Ken Kaneki refocus and enter the second half with renewed determination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ken Kaneki faces off against his mentor, Michael Jordan, in a basketball game.
• Kaneki successfully blocks Jordan's tomahawk dunk and later blocks his three-pointer, but Jordan retaliates with a long-range three of his own.
• Kaneki scores a high-arching three-pointer over Jordan and Scottie Pippen's defense.

Character Developments

• Ken Kaneki: Shows significant improvement and growth, challenging his mentor and holding his own against Jordan.
• Michael Jordan: Displayed as a formidable opponent, but also acknowledges Kaneki's growth and potential.
• Shintaro Midorima: Inspired by Kaneki's high-arching shot, begins to consider the possibility of playing in the NBA.

Significant Themes

• Mentorship and growth: Kaneki's evolution as a player under Jordan's tutelage and their competitive showdown.
• Ambition: Midorima's growing desire to play in the NBA, inspired by Kaneki's performance.

Character Interactions

• Ken Kaneki vs. Michael Jordan: A tense and competitive showdown between mentor and disciple, with both pushing each other to their limits.
• Ken Kaneki and Shintaro Midorima: Kaneki's impressive performance sparks Midorima's ambition to play in the NBA.
• Kobe Bryant and Ken Kaneki: Kobe questions Kaneki's resolve, leading to a tense exchange between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ken Kaneki reflects on his most memorable game, his first encounter with Michael Jordan.
• He reveals that his middle school teammates, known as the Generation of Miracles, also joined the NBA.
• Ken expresses his desire to return to Tokyo and visit his former coaches' graves.
• The Generation of Miracles members gather to welcome Ken back, and Daiki Aomine challenges him to a game.

Character Developments

• Ken Kaneki: Reflects on his career and expresses a desire to retire, showing a sense of nostalgia and accomplishment.
• Daiki Aomine: Maintains his competitive spirit and challenges Ken to a game, indicating he hasn't changed much since their younger days.

Significant Themes

• Nostalgia and reflection on the past.
• The passage of time and the evolution of characters.
• Competition and the desire to prove oneself.

Character Interactions

• Ken Kaneki and Michael Jordan: Reflect on their first encounter and the impact it had on Ken's career.
• Ken Kaneki and the Generation of Miracles: Reunite after many years, showing camaraderie and shared history.
• Ken Kaneki and Daiki Aomine: Their dynamic remains competitive, with Aomine challenging Ken to a game.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The author completes writing the book, feeling it has flaws such as an illogical power system and plot organization.
• The author reflects on their writing journey, expressing gratitude towards readers for their support.
• The author mentions their struggle with writing about the NBA and decides it's time for Ken Kaneki to say goodbye.
• The author reveals that their new book was initially rejected by their original editor but was later published by Lu Zi and performed well.
• The author announces they won't update this account for a while as they find writing original stories challenging and prefer fanfiction.

Character Developments

• The author: Reflects on their growth as a writer, acknowledging their limitations and expressing gratitude towards readers.
• Ken Kaneki: The protagonist is set to bid farewell, marking the end of the story.

Significant Themes

• Gratitude: The author expresses deep appreciation for their readers' support and companionship throughout the writing journey.
• Limitations and growth: The author acknowledges their writing limitations and the need for improvement.
• Farewell and new beginnings: The author bids farewell to this story and hints at future projects.

Character Interactions

• The author interacts with readers, thanking them for their support and expressing reluctance to part ways.
• The author mentions specific readers (Sumi Rose, Xiao Meng Xuan, Chen Zhi Xin, Su Yun Yi) who have become pen pals and inspired them during the writing process.