Karamatsu-San..?

Chapter 5: Telling 3 of 1

Karamatsu explained everything to Choromatsu- who only listened in shock. Once he had finished, Choromatsu couldn't believe his ears. Older brother..? No way, I mean. We are quintuplets right? But.. it makes sense too, I mean- mom does sometimes pulls out 6 plates of food- but this 'older brother's' death happened a long time ago.. Also, Karamatsu always flinches when his called 'the oldest.' It also explains the hoodie..

"Choromatsu..?"

Choromatsu jumped at the sound of his name, "Uhh-" Karamatsu stared at him, "Do you believe me or..?" Choromatsu eyes widened, as he held his chin in his hand, "Well it does explain a lot.." Karamatsu looked confused, "What do you mean..?" Choromatsu looked at Karamatsu, "Well for starters- the hoodie." Choromatsu pointed at the red hoodie Karamatsu had tied back to his waist, "Also how you respond to being called the eldest or oldest. There's also- Iyami. I can see why you stay away from him.. He also, sometimes calls us Oso-something-- but always stops himself.." Choromatsu looked at Karamatsu more seriously, "But the biggest question is-- why is it you are the only one that remembers him. Why not any of our other brothers as well as myself??" Karamartsu's face had a look of.. pity? Whatever. "I'm- I'm not sure.. I've always wondered why." Choromatsu sighed, "Well- that hoodie is the only proof you have, and for all I know it could be just a normal hoodie with our family symbol on it. There's not a lot of proof you can back this up with.." Choromatsu barely shook his head and was getting ready to leave but, Karamatsu stopped him by putting his hand on Choromatsu's shoulder.
"W-Wait! I have more proof, you just need to follow me!!" Choromatsu turned around to his older brother, "Uhh okay..?" Karamatsu quickly grabbed Choromatsu's arm and began to run. Jeez Karamatsu.. This is the fastest I've seen you run in a long time. Also man-- is your grip strong!! Choromatsu tried to keep up so he wouldn't make himself or Karamatsu fall. "Woah- Karamatsu! You don't need to hold onto me!! I'm not a child." Karamstu quickly stopped, making Choromatsu run into him- but they didn't fall down. "Okay- huff- just-- huff huff-- follow me." Karamatsu started to sprint down the sidewalk, with Choromatsu tailing him. After a good while of non-stop running, they where both out of breath. A sematary..? Oh jeez I'm not sure where this is going but.. Karamatsu and Choromatsu quickly gained their breath back, "Okay, Choromatsu, follow me." He said in a serious tone. Grass crunched under there feet, as the crept though the graveyard. "Here." Karamatsu pointed at a tombstone.
Oh my god.. no way.

Osomatsu
(1966-1988)
Death Unknown

I see the last name is worn away- bet Iyami has something to do with that, or am I over thinking it..? Choromatsu thought, staring at the worn away name above 'Osomatsu.'
"Believe me now..?" Karamatsu's voice cut through Choromatsu's thoughts.
"... So I was really close to him?" Karamatsu nodded, "Yeah, he was your best friend.." They stood in quiet for a moment, "Hey Karamatsu? Why haven't you told the others yet??" Karamatsu glared at the tombstone, "Well they wouldn't believe me 'ya know? Think I'm crazy and would make fun of me forever- as well as Osomatsu.." Karamatsu quickly shook his head looking back up at Choromatsu, "I'm not going to tell them any time soon either- they're not ready yet.." Ahh so childish, Karamatsu-niisan.. "Very well. I shall keep this to myself for now- I will also stay away from Iyami as much as I can, I will promise you." Karamatsu's eyes began watering, which soon flooded into a pool of tears. Choromatsu quickly hugged him, giving him quiet comfort. Rubbing his older brother's head he muttered, "Shh it's alright. Everything is going to be alright.."