The Funeral, and Arai

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Several weeks had pasted since that day...And I had arranged a funeral for my friends...Taizai and Hitori...As I stood in that sanctuary...And I saw the faces of my closest friends who were alive not that long ago...I began to cry at the memories we had once shared...And my bond with them...Taizai was like a younger sister to me...And Hitori was my best friend...He was just a little lost...

"Hello." Said a small voice. I looked over to see a young boy with light brown hair and green eyes.

"Hello." I replied. "What's your name?" I asked.

"I'm Arai..." He replied, while staring at Hitori.

"Well Arai, I'm Tatsukete." I began. "I don't think I know you. Are you here for Hitori?" I asked.

"Yes, that's right...He was my brother..." The boy replied.

"Huh!? Brother!? But I thought Hitori killed his family!" I replied.

"No...Not everyone...He killed mother and father...But he couldn't kill me...I got away..." The boy replied.

"Uh!? I see...So then...Who are you staying with?" I asked.

"No one...I'm all alone..." Arai replied.

"Uh!?...I know...What if you come and live with me, and I'll take care of you?" I asked.

"....Yes, I'd like that very much." Arai replied with a smile. I reached out my hand, and he took it. We both exchanged smiles.

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