GPT Image 2.5 Flare Low

Japanese anime illustration. A hiker balances on a narrow river stone, one knee raised as they reconsider the next step. On the opposite bank, a friend extends a walking stick horizontally to help. Compose from almost directly overhead, using the rushing water as negative space between their bodies. Their faces remain partly visible as they look toward each other. Hand-painted anime textures and fresh greens. Depict original characters with illustrated anime rendering. No text, logos, or watermarks. Keep midtones bright and faces and shadow details clearly readable.