Dragon Ball Xenoverse - Chapter 21
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“Who are you calling weak?”
“Do you know what despair is?”
“Looks like it’s still not enough…”
Pica was astonished as he watched the video played by the Namekian doctor.
Is this me? Why don’t I remember any of this?
Pica thought to himself.
“So, do you remember any of this?” the Namekian paused the video at the moment Pica collapsed.
“I have no recollection at all. I’m starting to wonder if that’s really me,” Pica shook his head.
“There’s only one medical explanation for this condition.”
“What is it?”
“Multiple Personality Disorder!!” the Namekian said seriously.
“Multiple Personality Disorder? How is that possible?” Pica shook his head in disbelief.
“You have what we call dual personality disorder. This means you have two distinct and separate personalities. You are the primary personality, while the split personality is the secondary one. It’s a dissociative identity disorder, a type of hysteria-related dissociative psychological disorder,” the Namekian explained.
Pica was confused and blinked, saying, “Doc, I don’t understand a word you just said.”
“Simply put, it’s like having two souls in one body. You control your body and mind as the primary personality, while the secondary personality knows everything about you, but you are unaware of its existence,” the Namekian explained.
In the Dragon Ball world, where souls are a known reality, the Namekian’s explanation made sense.
“Oh, I see! Doc, don’t try to fool me; I’ve read a lot of books,” Pica said, looking at the Namekian skeptically.
“Don’t call me ‘Doc’! You can call me Goyin or just ‘Doctor’.”
“Okay, Doc! Got it, Doc!”
“Rest up. Your shoulder injuries are still severe. The box on the table contains your prize for third place in the tournament, and the card next to it is your prize money. Your medical bills have been deducted from it,” Goyin said as he walked towards the door.
“Got it, thanks!” Pica looked at the prize on the table, feeling a mix of emotions.
If I hadn’t entered the tournament, I wouldn’t have only ten years left to live; I wouldn’t have these severe injuries; and I wouldn’t have seen such a captivating scene.
Pica smiled bitterly at the thought and decided to let it go. He remembered the Dragon Balls, the mythical set that could grant one wish. After all, he had been brought to this world by them.
“No need to worry. Even Goku died once! Why should I be troubled by a short lifespan?” Pica said lightheartedly.
“Bang!”
A young girl kicked open the door and glared at Pica on the bed. “Pervert, you deserved to be hospitalized after peeking at me. Serves you right!”
The girl at the door was Selena, whose alluring figure Pica had accidentally glimpsed.
“Girl, it was just an accident! Do you have to chase me so relentlessly?” Pica tried to scratch his chin but found his arms in casts.
“An accident? Sure, but what about my reputation? Everyone’s been spreading rumors that we’re an item. How am I supposed to face my friends? Tell me!”
Pica smiled helplessly. He hadn’t seen anything too revealing, just her bra and panties. Was it necessary to make such a fuss? He had seen countless adult films on Earth, even ones with nothing left to the imagination. Her not fully developed body…
Made Pica feel excited. He had seen a lot on screen, but real-life sights like hers were rare and enticing.
Pica smiled lecherously, making Selena shiver and feel a cold breeze. Seeing his expression, she threw a pillow at him.
“Pervert, stop thinking those things! I’ll kill you!” Selena yelled, throwing the pillow at Pica.
The pillow hit Pica’s face, and he shook his head to get rid of it. “Fish don’t know the pleasure of humans,” he muttered.
“What nonsense are you spouting? Fish what?” Selena didn’t understand and thought Pica was mocking her.
“Uh… I’m saying, you’re not me, so you don’t know what I’m thinking!”
“True, but all men are the same. Your expression says it all!”
“Oh, so you’re a mind reader now?”
“Bastard! If you weren’t injured, I’d kill you right now,” Selena said angrily, pouting.
“Oh wow, you could hang three soy sauce bottles on that pout!”
“What do you mean, three soy sauce bottles?” Selena asked, confused.
“Your pout, of course. It’s so high up,” Pica said with a mischievous smile.
“Hmph!” Selena crossed her arms and turned away, ignoring Pica.
“Thank you,” Pica said softly. Though his voice was low, Selena heard it clearly.
“What did you say?” she asked, raising an eyebrow.
“I said, thank you for visiting me. I don’t have many friends here,” Pica said, his tone slightly melancholic.
He wasn’t a native of the Time Capital; he hadn’t grown up there. Playing Dragon Ball Xenoverse had turned his life upside down. He had been about to confess to a pretty teacher at his school.
He had been infatuated with her for a long time, and they had mutual feelings. He had planned everything—confession, marriage, children, and a happy, peaceful life. He even planned to confess to her immediately if he ever returned to Earth.
“Hmph, don’t thank me. I just wanted to see if you were dead. If you weren’t so injured, I’d have killed you myself,” Selena said, her face blushing, acting all tsundere.
“Hehe…” Pica laughed, looking at Selena.
“What’s so funny?”
“I remembered something funny from my childhood.”
“What?”
“When I was in elementary school, I had a girl classmate as my desk mate. She drew a line on the desk and wouldn’t let me cross it or touch her things. Once, I accidentally touched her pen, and she threw it in the trash. So, when she wasn’t looking, I touched her face. Guess what she did? Haha…” Pica laughed heartily.
“Hmm… what’s that line thing?” Selena asked, curious.
“Uh, you’re focusing on the wrong part!!”
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