Cyberpunk 2074: Shadows of the Past

Chapter 29 David Martinez
I heard that a classmate in the next class committed suicide.

February 2074, 1

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

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

After the first get out of class in the morning, there were whispers.

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

"What a pity?"

"Unfortunately, I haven't slept with her yet...hahahaha..."

It was the boy from the Tanaka family, and he was getting together with his little followers, talking nonsense.

David lay on the chair, seized the short 10-minute get out of class time and closed his eyes to rest.

Gloria came back late again yesterday.

David waited a long time.

Listen to her, Westbrook has another cyber maniac.

It seems to be called Rob Doug.

Biotechnology executives were dismissed by the company on the grounds of "abdicating the talents".

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

The daughter also suffered from a sudden illness due to 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 covered with explosives.

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

Eleven people died instantly and 34 were seriously injured.

There was a man named Joel Carrey who had the most tragic death, and seemed to be in the center of the explosion.

Only one arm, one eyeball and half of the head remained at the scene.

The whereabouts of the remaining incomplete body parts are unknown.

And no one cares.

"What's the name of the girl student who committed suicide in the next class?"

While recalling, David reached out and grabbed the passing male classmate to ask.

"What's it called..." The male student thought for a few seconds, "Anna Doug."

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

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

"Now that I committed suicide, the money was wasted..."

Seeing David's stupid expression on the spot, he cursed in a low voice, broke away from David's hand, turned and left.

David heaved a long sigh.

This is Night City.

Most people live a meager life and die a worthless death.

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

I don't want to live either.

He didn't know when it started, but he found that his heart became empty.

He suddenly felt tired and alone.

Suddenly life feels meaningless.

When I was young, my father was gone.

David quietly asked himself: "Why live?"

what……

For mom.

Mom wants him to be famous.

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 always does.

So later, he fell in love with Liming.

That bit of colorful light can always soothe his body, mind and mind that have been running all night.

Now, he has successfully entered Arasaka Academy.

Through hard work, many people have been severely trampled under their feet.

But Mom was getting more tired than before.

Work at least 18 hours a day.

Only then did he know that Arasaka Academy's fee was the same as its reputation, and it was the top in Night City.

what……

It's tiring to be alive.

David became a little depressed.

His heart is sick.

There is no hope in life, repeating the futility that is doomed to have no results all day long.

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

Of course there was no David Martinez's 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 harder and more tiredly than him.

He is dead, what should mother do?
So he has to live.

Fortunately, God seemed to be moved by what happened to their family, and sent Sister Xita.

Xita Castei.

David first met her on a weekend afternoon a few months ago.

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

Suddenly, he heard the sound of the door opening.

He looked nervously at the door.

Surprised to find that Gloria came home from get off work early, holding a hand with a strange girl.

The afterglow of the setting sun shone through the small window on her flawless side face, leaving a perfect shadow.

"Hello! My name is Xita... Xita Kasdey."

She smiled.

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, the Martinez family became lively.

It seems that Sister Xita doesn't know how to cook.

Such a perfect person, there are things that he can't do well.

David was astonished, but also a little relieved.

Not perfect, but more approachable.

Gradually, David regarded her as his sister.

For so many years, he has been living with Gloria, mother and son.

Now that there is an older sister, there is also a lot of comfort in my tired heart.

One more reason to live.

Mom wants him to be successful.

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

Where is my sister?
"What does my sister want me to do?"

So one day, David whispered to Shita who was sitting at the dining table.

She just wolfed down the food while answering indistinctly:

"My sister, I hope you can live well for yourself..."

David Martinez will always remember this sentence for the rest of his life.

what……

really weird.

What kind of person is Xita Castei?
Occasionally, he would secretly observe her.

She is always carefree, and there seems to be an eternally shining sun hidden under her perfect appearance.

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

Bewildered.

He was a little worried about the 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 and didn't tell them.

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

So I had to live for my family first.

Fortunately, he is 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, there are family members you can rely on..."

His name is Yahweh.

It sounds familiar.

David remembered some past knowledge about religion that he had learned in school.

Too bad he wasn't interested in these.

But Sister Xita met such a boyfriend, he was very happy.

Because her perfect face no longer hides sadness.

That's enough.

David was content.

The nameless person who troubled him before disappeared.

Tanaka, who often sneered at him, stopped provoking him.

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

It is said that the tuition fee will be doubled.

Because an important collaboration between Arasaka Corporation and Biotech failed.

David was a little distressed 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 don’t know if there are any friends who feel the same way.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)