A cinematic, detailed illustrated editorial artwork in a slightly gekiga-inspired style. A split composition set clearly in Japan, showing two contrasting but connected scenes about wage determination. On the left side: a modern Japanese open-plan office. A Japanese programmer in their 30s sits at a desk with multiple monitors displaying lines of code, spreadsheets, and system diagrams in Japanese. On the desk are documents labeled 「スキル」「資格」「経験」. Other Japanese office workers with similar setups are visible in the background, suggesting many people with comparable abilities. Through the window, a Tokyo cityscape with recognizable Japanese office buildings and subtle signage in Japanese can be seen. On the right side: a formal Japanese corporate boardroom. A Japanese executive in their 40s–50s stands at the head of a long conference table, presenting slides labeled 「市場需要」「供給」「希少性」. Fewer participants are seated, emphasizing limited supply. On the table is a small balance scale labeled 「スキル」 on one side and 「希少性」 on the other, with visible price tags hanging from both sides. Printed salary statements in yen (¥) are placed neatly on the table. In the center foreground, a semi-transparent diagram visually connects both scenes with arrows labeled 「需要」「供給」「代替可能性」, explaining the structure of wage determination. On the left side, a subtle holographic AI assistant interface in Japanese is projected from a monitor, suggesting automation and increasing substitutability. All characters are realistic Japanese adults in business attire with calm, thoughtful expressions. Lighting is dramatic but grounded, with strong shadows and muted yet rich colors. Clean linework, realistic proportions, serious editorial tone, no exaggerated emotions. No large decorative text overlays beyond the small document and diagram labels described above.