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Kaori Suzumeda (Japanese: 雀田 (すずめだ) かおり Suzumeda Kaori) was a third-year student at Fukurōdani Academy. She was also one of the team managers for the boys' volleyball team, alongside Yukie.

As of 2018, she became a sports promoter in Tokyo.

Appearance[]

Kaori stands at above than average height with tan colored hair that she wears in a high ponytail, blue-grey eyes, and freckles on the bridge of her face.

As shown in the anime, she's usually shown wearing the manager's uniform for Fukurōdani's volleyball team.

As of 2018, her change of appearance overall is very little with her most obvious change being that her hair is much shorter.

Personality[]

As seen in the anime, Kaori is shown as a very kind, positive girl, and is often seen smiling.

During the summer training camps held at both Nekoma High and Shinzen High, she can be seen hanging with the other school managers, laughing and talking about their teams[1].

When witnessing Bokuto fall victim to his mood swings, she, like everyone else on the team, knows how to get the ace back on his feet by the usage of praising him in what he does, in hopes of lifting up his spirits.

Background[]

Suzumeda currently attends Fukurōdani Academy, located in Tokyo Metropolis in the region of Kantō.

Plot[]

Tokyo Expedition Arc[]

Suzumeda is introduced as one of Fukurōdani's managers. She is often seen along with Yukie Shirofuku as they carry out their managerial tasks, at one point they inform Hinata and the others to hurry with their practice as the cafeteria was closing soon. After Fukurōdani's last match against Karasuno, Tsukishima overhears Suzumeda mention how Bokuto's simpleminded behavior is the reason that he is not ranked as one of the top three aces in the nation[2]. During the barbeque, she helps get things prepared for the meal and afterwards is seen spending time with the other managers.

Tokyo Nationals Arc[]

Fukurōdani Academy vs Mujinazaka High[]

Kaori is the manager helping during the game. When Akaashi is subbed out to calm himself, she and their coach are confused by some of the statements that Akaashi makes but are later relieved when he was able to go back into the game after calming his nerves.

Final Arc[]

Suzumeda currently works as a sports promoter in Tokyo. She and Yukie appear to still be good friends and watch Bokuto's game on the MSBY Black Jackals on a laptop[3].

Relationships[]

Fukurōdani Academy[]

  • Yukie Shirofuku:
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    Yukie and Kaori.

    Yukie and Kaori are both the respective managers of Fukurōdani's Volleyball Team and are seen to be pretty close friends. They are mostly seen talking to each other or cheering on for their team. They remain friends after the timeskip and watched the Jackals v. Adlers game together.
  • Kōtarō Bokuto: Similar to the team, she is able to tell when Bokuto's mood is about to change and helps in trying to get the ace in a better mood when this happens. Suzumeda recognizes his skills as one of the top ace players in the country but often pokes fun at his childish antics and simplemindedness.

Trivia[]

  • Suzumeda shares her Japanese and English voice actresses with other characters.

References[]

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