Good that the writer is a fish-fanatic as well, it's good he's impressed but didn't MC say he only had one line/scene? XD
I guess one's enough to 'grab' you, but still him being too earnest and enthusiastic about recruiting might be a bit of an imbalance payment wise lol
It's good he wants to help his friend but hopefully other guy doesn't think it's outta pity or some more conflict/drama