The anime unfolds in 2020, set beside the Hareza Tower plaza. The site is still under construction yet slated for completion that same year, with cranes and workers bustling around. A girl pursues an owl she spots in Ikebukuro, a district known for its neon lights and quirky cafés. Throughout the series, viewers observe her development and discover Ikebukuro's allure—a city where anyone can become the protagonist every day.