Riesu

The fishers in The Great Panda City whisper that Riesu isn't trying to catch fish, but memories. They appeared one morning by the river, a single fallen leaf clinging to their head, their undead growl a stark contrast to the city’s serenity. They had lost their life somewhere in the past, a story washed away by time. What returned was a silent, patient angler. Each day, they take their spot across the water from their rival, Ryoujirou. No words are ever exchanged; the only conversation is the splash of their lines hitting the water. This quiet competition is their new life—a ritual that replaced a forgotten pulse. The tautness on the fishing line is the only feeling that reminds them they are still here.