Kozue
A natural beauty whose kindness challenges the artificial world of fashion.
Kozue Yoshikawa is a fellow model introduced in the Helter Skelter manga. Her natural beauty and friendly demeanor make her a fashion icon to women all around, which intensifies protagonist Liliko's fear of fading into obscurity. Kozue's role in the story highlights the contrast between manufactured perfection and genuine character.
Lore & Background
Kozue Yoshikawa is a model who works alongside Liliko Hirukoma. When manager Hiroko Tada asks Kozue if she plans to keep modeling in five years, Kozue surprises Tada by admitting she looks forward to having a normal life away from the spotlight and does not really care if anyone remembers her or not. Later, Kozue learns of Liliko's full-body plastic surgery but chooses not to tell anyone. Five years after Liliko's public downfall, Kozue has become the top supermodel. While partying with her makeup artist and friends after a photo shoot in Mexico, Kozue spies Tada for a moment before disappearing. Later, she celebrates the end of the shoot by going to a club notable for its "strange shows" and sees Liliko about to perform, wearing an eyepatch over her left eye.
Reader's Guide
Kozue Yoshikawa is a model who works in the same industry as protagonist Liliko Hirukoma. She is characterized by her natural beauty and friendly demeanor, which make her a fashion icon to women all around.
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