Cyberpunk 2074: Shadows of the Past

I heard someone said that a classmate in the next class committed suicide.

January 16, 2074

David Martinez took the subway and went to school alone as usual.

"I heard that a female classmate in the next class committed suicide..."

After the first class in the morning, someone was whispering.

"A very pretty girl, what a pity..."

"What's a pity?"

"It's a pity that I haven't slept with her yet...hahahaha..."

It was the boy from the Tanaka family, gathering with his few followers and talking nonsense.

David lay on the chair and took advantage of the short ten minutes after class to close his eyes and relax.

Gloria came back very late again yesterday.

David waited a long time.

To hear her tell it, Westbrook has another cybermaniac.

It seems to be called Rob Doug.

Biotechnology executives were laid off by the company on the grounds of "stepping down to make way for talents".

The wife was critically ill and needed major surgery immediately, but because she had no money, she had to be sent to a low-level clinic, where she died on the operating table.

My daughter also suffered a sudden illness due to her frailty. In order not to burden the family, she committed suicide on the way to the hospital.

That night, the middle-aged man went crazy.

The whole body is packed with explosives.

It is said that he wanted to seek revenge from the company, but because of his madness, he took the wrong path.

Eleven people died on the spot and 34 others were seriously injured.

There was a man named Joel Carey who died in the most tragic way, as if he was at the center of the explosion.

Only an arm, an eyeball and a small half of his head were left at the scene.

The whereabouts of the remaining mutilated body parts are unknown.

No one cares either.

"What was the name of the female classmate in the next class who committed suicide?"

As David recalled, he reached out and grabbed the passing male classmate and asked.

"What's the name..." The male classmate thought for a few seconds, "Anna Doug."

"I heard that Tanaka has been pursuing her and spent a lot of money to have sex with her..."

The male classmate seemed to be interested and added a few more words.

"Now that I commit suicide, the money will be wasted..."

Seeing David frozen in place, he cursed in a low voice, broke away from David's hand, turned and left.

David let out a long sigh.

This is Night City.

Most people live a mediocre life and die useless.

David Martinez, 15 years old, lives with his mother, Gloria Martinez, and doesn’t want to die.

I don’t want to live either.

He didn't know when he started to feel empty inside.

He suddenly felt tired and lonely.

Life suddenly feels meaningless.

When I was young, my father was gone.

David quietly asked himself: "Why live?"

ah……

For mom.

Mom wanted him to get ahead.

So he began to study hard.

He didn't like Dawn before.

He felt that the first ray of light that split the night was too cold.

But he will always meet.

So later, he fell in love with Dawn.

That little bit of colorful light could always soothe his body, mind and body that kept running all night long.

Now, he has successfully entered Arasaka Academy.

Through hard work, many people were trampled under their feet.

But my mother became more exhausted than before.

Work at least 18 hours a day.

Only then did he learn that Arasaka Academy's fees were the best in Night City, just like its reputation.

ah……

Living is so tiring.

David became a little depressed.

His heart is sick.

There is no hope in life, and we repeat futile efforts that are destined to be fruitless all day long.

Tanaka said that for this class of preparatory students, the company has already determined the recruitment list for future jobs in advance.

Of course there is no David Martinez name in it.

He was a little confused.

He wanted to complain to Gloria: "He doesn't want to study anymore, he's so tired, he doesn't want to live anymore."

But his mother only lived a harder and more tiring life than him.

If he dies, what will his mother do?

So he has to live.

Fortunately, God seemed to be moved by their family's experience and sent Sister Xida.

Xida Kasdeyi.

The first time David met her was a few months ago, on a weekend afternoon.

He was on vacation, studying alone at home, waiting for Gloria to come home from get off work.

Suddenly, he heard the door open.

He looked towards the door nervously.

I was surprised to find that Gloria came home from get off work early, holding a strange girl's hand.

The afterglow of the setting sun shone through the small window and cast a perfect shadow on her flawless profile.

"Hello! My name is Xida... Xida Castei."

She smiled and spoke.

David Martinez never believed in God.

But that afternoon, under the setting sun, he changed his mind.

Because he saw the angel with his own eyes.

Later, things got lively in the Martinez home.

Sister Xida doesn't seem to know how to cook.

Such a perfect person can actually do bad things.

David was surprised and somewhat relieved.

Although not perfect, it is more approachable.

Gradually, David regarded her as a sister.

For so many years, he has been dependent on Gloria, mother and son.

Now that I have an extra sister, I feel a lot more comfort in my tired heart.

One more reason to live.

His mother wanted him to be successful.

He struggled for this and worked hard for more than ten years.

Where is my sister?

"What does sister want me to do?"

So one day, David asked Heda softly while sitting at the dining table.

She just wolfed down her food and answered vaguely:

"Sister, I hope you can live well for yourself..."

David Martinez will remember these words for the rest of his life.

ah……

really weird.

What kind of person is Heda Castei?

Occasionally, he would secretly observe her.

She is always carefree, and there seems to be a sun that is always shining beneath her perfect appearance.

But sometimes, my sister would sit alone on the sofa and look up at the cold moon outside the window.

Startled and lost in thought.

He was a little worried about his only family member.

My mother is often tired, and my sister is occasionally sad.

So when he was bullied at school, he just endured it without telling them.

He hasn't figured out how to live for himself yet.

So I had to live for my family first.

Fortunately, he has gotten used to it and doesn't bother his family.

Until a man broke into his world, stared at him with blue eyes, and said word by word:

"Behind you, you also have family members you can rely on..."

His name is Yahweh.

Something sounds familiar.

David remembered learning something about religion in school.

It's a pity that he is not interested in these.

But Sister Xida was very happy when she met such a boyfriend.

Because her perfect face no longer hides sadness.

That's enough.

David was content.

The nameless person who had troubled him before was nowhere to be seen.

Tanaka, who often sneered at him, stopped provoking.

A few days ago, David overheard Tanaka and his younger brothers whispering.

It is said that the tuition fee will be doubled.

Because an important collaboration between Arasaka Corporation and biotechnology failed.

David was a little troubled and decided to ask his sister and brother-in-law in a few days.

For the first time, he tried to rely on his family.

Hollow heart disease is a very common mental illness nowadays. I wonder if any friends feel the same way.