Anyone is an individualistic man living in an indifferent community. He celebrates his life openly, singing about his inactions and dancing about his accomplishments. He embodies the universal capacity for love and the preservation of individuality within a conforming society.

Noone is a woman living in the same anonymous town, whose life becomes entirely intertwined with her partner's. She experiences his joys and griefs as her own. Her anonymous name highlights the private, sacred nature of true love that remains invisible to the outside world.

The adult residents of the pretty town live highly structured, repetitive lives defined by the seasons and natural cycles. They focus entirely on their own routines, sowing and reaping without pausing to acknowledge the genuine love existing in their community. They represent conformity and the emotional detachment of modern society.

The younger residents of the town possess an initial innocence that allows them to perceive genuine emotional connection. However, as they age and the seasons pass, they conform to the adult world. They gradually forget their earlier observations and adopt the cold attitudes of their parents.