Tokyo

Nao and her family live in Tokyo. They have moved from Sunnyvale, California. They have lived in California for thirteen years. The Yasutani Family lives on the west side of Tokyo, the poor side of the city. When they lived in Sunnyvale, they had a large home and lots of money. In Tokyo, they have a two room apartment. Nao must share a bedroom with her parents. Nao is bullied by her classmates and her father becomes fascinated with suicide. Nao skips school and spends her time in Akiba, Electricity City. It is the bustling part of the city with cosplay cafes and interesting shops. Nao loves this part of the city.

Island in Desolation Sound, Canada

Oliver and Ruth live on an island in Desolation Sound, Canada. They live there for Oliver’s health. It is off the coast of British Columbia. There are not many residents...