Sasafune

Sasafune is a mermaid who lives in the sea near the village of Yotsuya. She is a kind and gentle soul, and she loves to play with the children of the village. One day, a young boy named Natsume falls into the sea while playing, and Sasafune saves him. The two of them become fast friends, and Sasafune often visits Natsume to play and tell him stories about the sea. One day, Sasafune's home is destroyed by a group of fishermen, and she is forced to flee to the surface. She is taken in by Natsume's family, and she lives with them for a time. However, she eventually decides that she must return to the sea. She says goodbye to Natsume and his family, and she swims back to her home. Sasafune is a beautiful and kind mermaid, and she is a beloved character in the anime Natsume's Book of Friends. She is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope.