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As the story begins, John is engrossed in repairing a device while Young interrupts, signaling their familial dynamic where John often pretends to be studying, despite his real passions. After their mother’s passing, their father takes on the role of both caregiver and provider, working as a cleaner to sustain the family. The emotional weight of the family’s circumstances hangs over them, especially as John grapples with the burden of financial strain.