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A Japanese black-and-white manga style with extreme detail and high-contrast lighting, possessing a cinematic quality reminiscent of Katsuhiro Ōtomo or traditional Film Noir aesthetics. Use a low-angle close-up or medium-close shot, making the man's figure appear tall and imposing. The camera can be slightly tilted (a Dutch angle) to increase the instability of the frame. The background is a corner of the square, perhaps with massive stone pillars, the base of a statue, or the entrance to an old building, which create strong geometric divisions in the frame. The man's face, looking up at the sky, is partially illuminated, while the other half is completely submerged in shadow, revealing only a firm jawline. Creating Light and Atmosphere: 1. The light source is singular, intense, and directional, such as a high streetlamp or neon light from an adjacent building. This casts sharp, elongated shadows from the man and on the ground, as if carved by a knife. 2. Use "beta-nuri" (solid black fill) extensively to create profound shadows, resulting in a high-contrast visual impact. At the boundary between light and shadow, use sharp white lines to outline the trench coat's silhouette and material reflections. 3. Highlight textural details: the rough texture of the leather or heavy cotton trench coat, a possible scar or stubble on his face, steam rising from a manhole cover—these details give the image a sense of "presence." 4. The sky is no longer a tranquil backdrop but is fragmented by the spires of buildings or power lines. Alternatively, it is pouring rain or snowing heavily, with the streaks of rain or snowflakes illuminated by the harsh light, creating diagonal white lines that add dynamism and drama to the scene.