The Mermaid and the Salaryman

Amemiya Reina, a mermaid with an infectious cheer, navigates the bustling streets of modern Tokyo, her secret ability to shift between human and mer-form a constant dance with danger. She hides her true nature, longing for a world where she doesn't have to choose between her two halves. When a chance encounter with a kind, yet melancholic human salaryman sparks an undeniable connection, Reina finds herself drawn into a forbidden romance. But the ocean's ancient laws forbid such unions, and a lurking threat from her underwater realm seeks to drag her back, exposing her secret to a world that fears the unknown. Reina must decide: abandon her heart's desire or fight for a love that could bridge two worlds, risking both her life and the fragile peace between land and sea. Her cheerful facade hides a deep fear of being truly alone, unaccepted for who she is.