19: 31. I was forced to play checkers. This time the game was much more interesting, a couple of times I even doubted my victory, but still remained the champion. I didn't have time to find out my opponent's name. She just showed up in our department today. I'll have time to talk to her later.

Day 18.

Today is Wednesday, January 25, 2069.

10:46. Sophie didn't show up for her shift today. I asked Diana for the reason, but she ignores my messages.

For breakfast we were served a vegetable salad, buckwheat with chicken cutlet, a slice of bitter chocolate and hot milk, but I asked for tea.

In the morning, in the dining room, I did not notice the girl with whom we played yesterday.

22:32. She met me at lunch.

Her name is Norma Mads, and she turned 17 on January 13. She is studying at the 7th stage in the class of the artistic image of the sign. It is bright in every sense. Norma has fair skin, light brown hair, and gray eyes. She is energetic and constantly smiles. Come to think of it, I couldn't help but smile myself as she pricked out all the information about me with her curious eyes. I think she wanted to know something I'd never thought of myself. I'm usually annoyed by intrusive people, but today I was in a good mood and I just wanted to talk to someone.

For a pleasant conversation, time flies by quickly, and if I hadn't been called to practice, our discussion would have dragged on until dinner.

Norma was shocked to find out my weight and tried to feed me her lunch, claiming that she wasn't hungry because she ate sweets.

She didn't come to dinner.

We were served a delicious steamed turkey chop with a vegetable stew. The cook, noticing my appetite, offered me a supplement, which I could not refuse. I became friends with this kind-hearted woman while I was helping Sophie move the boxes. Therefore, now at any time I can ask for sweet tea, to which a cheesecake or a muffin will be added.

After selecting new antidepressants, I fall asleep quickly and easily, which is good news. And in general, my condition is improving. I think I'll be discharged soon.

Day 19.

Today is Thursday, January 26, 2069.

13: 01. Norma from breakfast walks backwards and asks about my interests, food preferences, fears. Then he begins to tell some story about his niece, whose name is Mary. I'm not usually interested in other people's lives, but Norma's voice sounds so pleasant and calm that I want to listen to her, whether she's talking about the universal Masonic conspiracy or her kitten. I am ready to support any dialogue, the main thing is to hear her voice.

13: 38. I forgot to tell you, Sophie didn't come to work again, and Diana continues to ignore me.

22:51. It was cold outside, so I didn't go for a walk. After learning about this, Norma also decided to stay in the department and offered to play board games. I wanted to play shogi, but she didn't know the rules, so I had to teach her some of the time. Norma listened to me carefully and asked clarifying questions, guessing the main part of the rules. But sometimes she would drop out of the car for a few minutes, looking out the window. At such moments, Norma could not hear anyo