A very distant side-angle shot of a 17-year-old boy named Shinji walking alone through a crowded open-air plaza. Shinji, a youth with smooth, straight black hair and a facial expression conveying confidence and philosophical contemplation, is dressed in a simple blue shirt and black shorts, his stride steady and purposeful. He is surrounded by a vast multitude of blurred people filling the wide space, with a few scattered trees providing sparse greenery. The scene is set outdoors under an expansive, open sky. The visual style is that of a professional high-quality anime illustration, featuring cinematic lighting that casts soft shadows and highlights the depth of the environment. The color palette is natural and balanced, with a clear atmosphere and a wide cinematic composition that emphasizes the character's solitude amidst the crowd.