Originally Posted by
Mahonri Violist
I also think it's a pretty cool idea, agreeing with most everyone else.
I personally like the feel of Earth Magic more than Kido. I can't possibly remember all those numbers and what they do! Earth, Fire, Wind, and Water are a whole lot easier to remember.
So, I added that little footnote to Suou's backstory.
Would there be a problem if Suou Nicole was sorta-proficient at Elementalism, and not so hot at Kido (since she has been training for some time as a warrior, but as a Shinigami for only a short time)? This principle could also be reflected as being better at swordplay than actually using her recently-unlocked Shikai's abilities.
It also meshes better with my original concept of her.