Kumiko Yamamura, known as Josee, is a young woman with paraplegia who uses a wheelchair. Her nickname comes from a cherished character in François Sagan's novel *Those Without Shadows*. Josee has fair skin, light-brown wavy hair usually worn loose, and distinctive pink-purple eyes. She possesses a slender build and uses her hands for mobility outside her wheelchair. Initially defensive and irritable, especially towards Tsuneo Suzukawa – hired by her grandmother as a caretaker after an accidental meeting – Josee uses this behavior as a shield against vulnerability. This stems from societal treatment of her disability and prolonged isolation enforced by her grandmother, which fuels social anxiety. She visualizes strangers as "tigers," symbolizing her fear of interaction. Beneath this hostility lie intense dreams and deep emotions centered on artistic aspirations and oceanic imagery from a childhood glimpse of the sea. Tsuneo facilitates outings that challenge physical and social barriers. An early experience involves navigating an inaccessible sandy beach, where she maneuvers her wheelchair independently and crawls to reach the ocean. These excursions build her confidence and desire for autonomy. She secures a library job through her friend Kana Kishimoto, marking her first step into community life. There, she practices social skills with patrons and refines her artistic talents. Her grandmother's sudden death triggers a crisis. Pressured by social services for economic stability, Josee accepts a desk job that dismisses her artistic ambitions. This role isolates her and stifles her creativity, leading to emotional withdrawal. She initially distances herself from Tsuneo. His subsequent accident – a leg injury threatening his diving career – rekindles their connection. Witnessing his struggle, Josee resumes her art, creating the picture book *The Mermaid and the Radiant Wings*, an allegory for their relationship. She organizes a public reading at the library, demonstrating improved storytelling ability and emotional resonance compared to an earlier failed attempt. This event galvanizes Tsuneo's rehabilitation and signifies her transition from isolation to community influence. Ultimately, Josee pursues a career as a storybook illustrator. She leaves her grandmother's home for independent living while maintaining her relationship with Tsuneo, who postpones his studies abroad to support her. Their journey concludes with a reaffirmation of mutual commitment and her continued artistic pursuit.