Update the Diary

By Azalia Nigmatullina

This is a story about the daily life of a girl in an alternative future, where the main place in the government is occupied by the system that is responsible for the happy life of citizens, taking on the right to choose their profession, life partner, and even a pet.

But is the perfect job and family that the system has selected part of a happy life?

You can find the answer to this question together with the main character while reading "Update the Diary".

• Language: English
• Publisher: Maigi
• Release date: May 15, 2020
• ISBN: 9785532055728

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* The Diary update is complete. All statuses have been saved. Enjoy your use. *

Day 1.

HELLO, DIARY.

Today is October 27, 2068, Thursday.

On the street +4, windy.

06:32. * Change password 072366 to 062751. *

12:53. I can't see Him at school, again. I hope He's recovering.

13:57. In history class, we simulated a trial. This time, under the «hammer of justice» lay Charles V. The court acquitted the accused.

16:43. Rowley invited me to the movie theater this weekend. She's worried about me.

23:52. That's all for today.

Bye, Diary.

Day 2.

HELLO, DIARY.

Today is October 29, 2068, Saturday.

It's +3 outside, cloudy.

19:33. Rowley didn't warn about Emet was coming with us.

19: 34. * Let me introduce you to Emet Riga. *

He goes swimming with Rowley and is studying to become a computer programmer at an institution.

I think his height is about 174 cm. Emet keeps track of her appearance, and it's obvious.

In communication, he is quite absent-minded, often changing the topic of conversation, as if trying to talk about everything. However, Emet hardly spoke to me.

* End of Dating. *

19:37. Now I want to share with you my impressions of the film, the plot of which develops on the planet West, where each pair of people has the same birthmark, meaning their spiritual connection. In addition, these people must spend their entire lives searching for their beloved.

Nevertheless, no story is complete without a special main character, who does not have a spot. Why is she humiliated at school, saying: You don't belong in this world! which is why she decides to jump off the roof.

Then an incredible coincidence-a meeting of characters.

A person was already standing on the edge of the building. A faint breath of wind, a glint in your eyes, and love at first sight.

Then half of the movie showed the young man's past and explained why he decided to commit suicide. Next — the development of the relationship between the main characters and romance.

Nevertheless, this story can't end so boring!

Therefore, the plot introduced another person without a brand, and he is looking for his chosen one.

Handsome, rich, smart, intelligent, polite — well, as usual. Finding his true love, he offers her the best of everything: money, a car, a large apartment and the fulfillment of any desires.

They are perfect for each other, they understand each other in half a word, they feel the mood, and they have a spiritual contact.

And whom do you think the girl preferred? A loved one who supported her in difficult moments, or one that was meant for her by nature?

She left with a handsome man for a bright future.

And our Romeo, unable to withstand another betrayal, drowned himself.

The end of this work.

Most of the audience felt sorry for the young man, but he was initially ready to commit suicide. The hero simply postponed the inevitable and gave him happy moments, reviving his faith in the best. The truth destroyed these hopes in the future by its selfishness.

Why feel sorry for Romeo, if he made such a choice, chose his own fate?

To prevent this from happening in reality, people have created systems that decide people's future. This allows you to reduce random mistakes and waste time on empty relationships with people. I protect the stability and security of a society that will disintegrate into small pieces without control.

20:13. After the movie, Emet decided to walk Rowley home, and I went to the Park, again.

Bye, Diary.

Day 3.

HELLO, DIARY.

Today is Monday, October 31, 2068.

On the street +5 in the afternoon.

07:12. Rowley just told me that Emet told her he loved her after I left. Now they're dating. I'm glad.

10:54. He came. As always, there are many people around Him. Everyone was worried about Him and is asking about everything.

However, why does no one notice that it is difficult for them to talk?

He was released from the hospital only yesterday!

16:07. * Update Rowley's status. *

We met at the age of eight, were neighbors, and went to school together.

Curly, thick blond hair, dark eyes, and freckles. She's a pretty girl, or she wants to be.

Rowley is a caring, sociable, emotional, skittish, funny and frivolous girl.

* Add: *

— Responsible, stubborn, strict, demanding and selfish — if you get to know her better. —

Likes novels, manga, and monochrome combination of things, rock, and dawns.

* Add: *

— Hobbies: swimming, photography. —

Not likes: expectations, clothing from flax, and lack of attention.

* Add: *

— Hates: lies, deception, white chocolate. —

Fears: heights, all animals (except dogs and cats), loneliness, painful death.

A friend adapts to others, so sometimes it is difficult to understand what she really likes and what is not.

She always calls me to new cafes, festivals, or movie premieres. I don't think I'd leave the house if I didn't know you.

* Add: *

— She often changes her social circle and never stays in the same company for more than a month. She says she's getting bored. But I think everyone just gets bored with the perfect Rowley. —

* End of status update. *

17:26. I don't remember coming here, but I'm back in the Park.

I keep thinking about our first meeting with Him.

23:03. That's all for today. My head ached.

Bye, Diary.

Day 4.

HELLO, DIARY.

Today is November 2, 2068, Wednesday.

On the street +2, clear.

09:52. He doesn't miss classes. I think it's not easy for Him to catch up with the curriculum. I hope the teachers understand this.

15:34. I need to prepare a present for Mary. She turns 7 years old. How fast my beloved niece is growing!

I'll buy her a big stuffed penguin and a radio-controlled car. I'm sure she'll be happy with this gift.

18:57. It's time to do a psychology project.

Bye, Diary.

Day 5.

HELLO, DIARY.

Today is November 3, 2068, Thursday.

On the street +4, cloudy.

11:55. The mandatory professional aptitude test will take place next week. I need to do additional tasks in genetics and quantum physics if I want to be on the same level as Him.

16:29. He goes to a tutor on the harmony of color and sound, this is one of the subjects that I study in depth.

Can I send him my notes?

18:54. Rowley will be preparing for the test with Emet.

I hope she can learn the theory of aerodynamics; otherwise, she'll end up in another class again.

19:31. It's time to prepare your lessons.

Bye, Diary.

Day 6.

HELLO, DIARY.

Today is November 5, 2068, Saturday.

It's +5 outside, cloudy.

12:03. Yesterday, my sister gave a great party for Mary.

It all started in a cafe. There were invited friends of the niece and animators who conducted competitions and quizzes. I am glad that she will have good memories of this holiday, because last year's event left only longing.

After the morning celebration, we went to the identification Department. Mary chose her father's last name, and then she was implanted with an identity chip.

Then the party continued in the sister's new home.

Mary was inundated with gifts. My aunt and uncle gave her a big doll in a puffy dress, my grandmother a red sundress with ruffles, and my parents gave her dog toys and a collar. I was as surprised as Mary, who had never owned a dog.

But when Nora returned to the room with her gift, everything fell into place.

Our dream came true about a cloud, big, fluffy, and warm, with beautiful black eyes and a cute face.

We spent the rest of the day walking with Mary and Becky (I suggested the nickname). We were having fun.

15:45. We returned home. I want to clean up the gallery and print out a couple of photos for the album.

Photo albums are very rare nowadays. I like to look at them when I get bored. Maybe in the future these albums will be the only reminder of me.

16: 22. Rowley rarely calls me lately, which is not surprising.

I hope she's having a good time with Emet.

20:48. Genetics has been studied, but there are still problems in quantum physics.

I hope it also passed the harmony of color and sound.

01:32. That's all for today, I'm tired.

Bye, Diary.

Day 7.

HELLO, DIARY.

Today is Tuesday, November 8, 2068.

On the street +3, windy.

08:53. Tomorrow will be MPAT (mandatory professional aptitude test).

10:52. He looks calm, but I know that this person is actually very worried about the test and prepares for it at night.

I hope it doesn't make Him ill again.

11:57. Rowley seems very happy, and in rare moments of our communication only talks about Emet.

14:59. *Update the status of Emet. *

He goes swimming with Rowley, and is studying to become a computer programmer at an institution.

*Complement: *

— Likes: horror movies, motorcycles and cars, rock, black, sweets (especially white chocolate.

Doesn't like: queues, quests, furies, classical music, and traditions).

Fears: getting lost in an unfamiliar place, being left without a phone, losing memory, amputations. —

His height is 178 cm, weight 63 kg; he watches his figure, because he believes that girls like his appearance.

Emet is rather inattentive and absent-minded. He can't concentrate on one topic and never finishes his thought. Because of this, he has problems with language logic and speech culture. —

* End of status update. *

20:18. I went to the store for coffee and stayed in the Park, again. I can't leave until I see the lights go out in His room.

02:27. That's it for today, wish me luck on the MPAT.

Bye, Diary.

Day 8.

HELLO, DIARY.

Today is Wednesday, November 9, 2068.

It's +1 outside, cloudy.

09:38. I was very tired, but my efforts were not in vain. The quantum physics problems were exactly the ones I was preparing for. And on genetics were quite easy questions. I want to go up a step to be closer to Him. But he was nowhere to be seen today. I hope He's all right.

11:27. Rowley left immediately after testing. We usually celebrated together in a cafe after the MPAT.

15:56. Tomorrow I will have a medical check-up all day, after which I will not see Him for 180 hours. I'll go to the Park.

19:42. Rowley doesn't return my calls.

22:53. He didn't come home.

23:01. My head starts to spin. I need to tell the neurologist tomorrow, or I'll have more dreams.

Bye, Diary.

Day 9.

HELLO, DIARY.

Today is November 12, 2068, Saturday.

On the street +2, Sunny.

10:41. Mary often sends photos with Becky.

Nora says they even sleep in the same bed, which is very nice. Also, the niece goes together with her pet to classes with a dog handler. Now this plush cloud learns to protect its owner.

15:44. He's going to spend the week off with his relatives. It will be good for His health, but I already miss it.

16:53. A few words about the last medical examination.

My body is stable.

The neurologist recommended that you sign up for swimming, and the psychotherapist recommended that you spend more time with your peers.

17:13. We'll go to grandma's tonight. She said I'd have a surprise waiting for me.

18:54. Rowley still doesn't answer me.

23:49. That's all for today, it's time to get ready.

Bye, Diary.

Day 10.

HELLO, DIARY.

The weather is beautiful today, and I'm in a great mood.

18:26. My grandmother's surprise is a collection of quotes recorded half a century ago, which she found while cleaning the attic. The paper in the notebook is rather shabby, but the notes can still be read.

I remember the following passages. I need to ask the library for the books from which they were written.

1) I can't talk to the walls: they're yelling at me. I can't talk to my wife: she only listens to the walls. I want someone to listen to me. And if I talk for a long time, then maybe I'll agree to something reasonable Fahrenheit 451.

I liked this excerpt because it reflects the desire to be heard. The hero is hungry for understanding; he is alone, because even his beloved does not understand him. But he will not give up, even if he is not sure that he will achieve the desired result.

2) "And if all people