a monochrome manga illustration by tsutomo  nihei, building, city.  The image is a digitally created, highly detailed, and stylized artwork featuring a fantastical, dystopian cityscape. The scene is divided into two distinct sections.  The left side of the image presents a surreal, architectural marvel with a futuristic and somewhat oppressive atmosphere. The cityscape is composed of towering, geometric buildings with a repeating pattern of small windows, painted in muted tones of grey and white. Two figures, a man and a woman, stand on a narrow, elevated walkway connecting two of these buildings. The man is dressed in a dark outfit, while the woman wears a light-colored top and pants. The walkway is supported by a complex network of bridges and platforms, creating an intricate, maze-like structure.

The right side of the image showcases a detailed, monochromatic sketch of the same scene, providing a more textured, hand-drawn look. The sketch includes additional architectural details and shadows, enhancing the sense of depth and perspective. The sketch has a rough, pencil-drawn texture, with visible hatching and shading lines, adding a gritty, dystopian feel to the scene.

The top-right corner of the image features the text "LOG 03 EXterminator," suggesting this is part of a larger narrative or project. The overall aesthetic blends elements of science fiction, building, city, a monochrome manga illustration by tsutomo nihei