Helmi Bedrieger

Helmi Bedrieger is Joki's mother, who made an appearance during Joki's dreams while being trapped inside The Well. Helmi and Joki appeared to live together in Northern Coast California before Joki appeared on Aisho.

According to Meri in pages 645 to 646, Helmi is alive and waiting for Joki.

Biography
Helmi is Joki's mother, they appear to have a close relationship with each other. In a memory from Joki, a Helmi and a young are seen enjoying themselves in a rocky beach shore, collecting seashells.

Helmi expresses that she left Oulu when she was young to travel around the world, in a nomadic manner. When Joki came to her life she said she felt a "real purpose". She appears to be somewhat mentally ill, becoming disoriented and amnesiac. She suggests visiting the sea, unaware they're already there, showing to have a deteriorating mind. Her purse contains bottles of medications that treat schizophrenia and anxiety. She pledges to become "better" for Joki's sake. The length and all symptoms of her mental illnesses are unknown.

Trivia

 * Helmi's full name is Helmi Bedrieger, which can be seen in the medication bottle on page 613.
 * Before Joki was born, Helmi would spend most of her time surfing.
 * Helmi has been confirmed to have schizophrenia.
 * Helmi’s first name is Finnish for “pearl.”