A bustling night market in Tokyo sets the stage, with vibrant neon signs and strings of lanterns casting a warm glow. Two primary characters, a young Japanese girl with glossy black hair, rosy cheeks, and a shy smile, and a small, blue-haired alien with large, curious eyes, navigate the bustling crowd.
The girl, wearing a traditional yukata, holds out a steaming takoyaki ball to the alien, who eagerly accepts it, holding it with both hands and beaming with gratitude. The director's visual style channels Hayao Miyazaki, with a soft, hand-drawn aesthetic and atmospheric, golden-hued lighting. The scene is framed with subtle film grain and a gentle, nostalgic color grade, evoking warmth and a sense of wonder.
