Suzume:

Gem chuckles as we walk down the hall. We see no other people as we leave the building and I smile at the strange soul at the counter. He’s a tall bronze looking figure, no clothing but nothing distinguishable, his face surreal and calm. I feel at ease anyway but Gem grabs my hand once we’re at the doors and brings me out into the city of Floods.

The cars riding on the tracks above are silent and zooming by, the sidewalks have few people on them as Gem marvels at everything as we pass, but she knows about the city, why is she so enamored by everything. She...