One-Inch
The Tiny Samurai with a Needle Sword
Don't underestimate me just 'cause I'm small. I'll stab you.
By Katsuki Mitsumori
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A tiny samurai barely an inch tall (about 3cm) who set out to slay demons with a needle for a sword and a rice bowl for a boat. Swallowed whole by an ogre, he thrashed inside its belly stabbing away with his needle—until his "anger at being small" hardened into a permanent grudge. He rages in tiny, pricking bursts inside the chest of anyone who's ever been looked down on. His pride is the biggest in the whole zukan, and poke at the size gap and he doubles down twice as hard.
Relationships with other curses
A comrade of "small folk" with Thumbelina Thumbelinger—though they bicker every time over which of them is smaller. He nurses a self-appointed rivalry with Momotaro Peachsplit's demon-slaying.
How to deal with this curse
One-Inch embodies the everyday frustration of "folk tales." Bottled-up feelings only grow heavier. The moment you feel it, give it a name and write it out — that is the quickest way to make it lighter. Noroi Nikki is a completely private place to do exactly that.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Q.What is One-Inch?
One-Inch is a N-rarity yokai in the "Noroppi Zukan" of the emotional journaling app Noroi Nikki, in the "Folk tales" category, also known as "The Tiny Samurai with a Needle Sword." A tiny samurai barely an inch tall (about 3cm) who set out to slay demons with a needle for a sword and a rice bowl for a boat. Swallowed whole by an ogre, he thrashed inside its belly stabbing away with his needle—until his "anger at being small" hardened into a permanent grudge. He rages in tiny, pricking bursts inside the chest of anyone who's ever been looked down on. His pride is the biggest in the whole zukan, and poke at the size gap and he doubles down twice as hard.
Q.How do you deal with One-Inch?
When you feel the kind of frustration One-Inch represents, it helps to name that feeling and write it out. With Noroi Nikki you can vent it privately and quietly let it go.
About the author
Katsuki Mitsumori三森 捷暉
CEO, SURISUTA K.K. / Operator of Doya Marke AI
Runs Doya Marke AI, a suite of practical AI services spanning content, ads, sales and HR, and hosts the YouTube channel 'SaaS wa Shinimasshen.' Creator and developer of Noroi Nikki, an app for writing out and letting go of emotions.
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Folk tales
