Josee, the Tiger and the Fish

University student Tsuneo Suzukawa pours his energy into diving and marine biology, balancing multiple part-time jobs to save for studying abroad. One night, an unexpected accident brings him into contact with a wheelchair-bound young woman named Kumiko, who insists on being called “Josee,” sending his carefully planned routine in an entirely new direction.

Josee’s sharp tongue and guarded attitude make a strong first impression, but her grandmother persuades Tsuneo to take a paid position as Josee’s caretaker. What begins as a practical way to earn money quickly becomes more complicated as Tsuneo starts to understand the longing behind Josee’s behavior: a desire to see the world beyond the limits of her daily life. As he chooses to stay and accompany her on small explorations, their time together reveals how their shared determination—and the ways they challenge one another—may help both reach for the futures they want.