Nothing but machinery.

"Yup, there sure are. But that’s quite the complicated stuff for me to explain right now, so let’s leave that for later, ok? So, how are you?"

"Very well then. I am good. How might you be?" 

Minato looked away from the android and sighed. “Fine. I shall take you upon your offer. If you’re right, then I’ll apologize for everything you said to me. But I’m probably right…Who could remember someone like me anyways?”

"Very well, that is fair. Let us go, then." Robonato said and grabbed the other's hand. This was how people led others..Wasn't it? Perhaps the android was doing it wrong. He began to walk to the dorms which wasn't very far from where they were. 

"Oh, my bad. You must be another alternate self of his, right? I’m Ryuuichi Naruhodou, a friend of some other Minatos.

"There are other versions of myself in existence? It is a pleasure to meet you, Ryuuichi-san." 

"Oh hey, if it’s not Minato-san! How are you today?" Naruhodou replied, not suspecting of the boy’s robotic nature.

"I am well. Also, how is it that you know my name? I do not recall us meeting before." He tilted his head slightly. 

"Important, huh? I doubt it. When people die people remember them until their grieving period is done. Then after that, they move on. Plain and simple." He turned away from his robotic self. He refused to hear anymore of his rubbish.

"Now, why don't we simply go to the dorms and see what your dear friends shall say, since you will not believe what it is I say."

"Then who are you?"

"I am Minato. Who are you?" 

Minato looked away. “H-How do I know you’re telling the truth? I bet because of your existence people think I no longer matter. Because there is a robo version of me here…I can’t believe your words. I need to see my friends before I believe anything you say. But…they probably forgot about me because of you.”

Minato sighed. "I suppose it was to be expected that you could not believe my words as I am the being that you think has replaced you." What was the robot to do? Perhaps he should just stop the talking and take the boy to the dorms to his friends.

"Are you playing a prank on me or something?"

"No, this is no prank. I do not play pranks on others." 

Minato sighed as he heard the machine replica’s words. “Well what about replaced? You pretty much live my life now. Should I…should I go back to the seal maybe?”

"No. You should not return to the seal. I am also fairly sure I have not truly replaced you. I may have taken your place in your seat at school and in your dorm room. But I am still merely a machine. I could not replace you in other's minds and hearts and I have no intention to."  Wow, that was the first time he ever spoke so much. 

Minato turned away. He looked like he was about to cry. He was replaced by a machine. This really broke him. “I’m always going to be forgotten and alone, aren’t I?” he mused to himself out loud.

A worried look appeared on the machine's face. Though it was still artificial. Just something that was programmed in. He didn't yet actually feel anything. "I assure you you were not forgotten." He said to the other. 

Minato looked up at a robot version of himself. Did Mitsuru make this? Probably. Looking at the robotic version of himself made him go quiet. I guess I really am replaceable, aren’t I?

The robot stared at the true Arisato. "You are supposed to be deceased. So how is it possible that you are right in front of me..?" He was never given any information that said a human could return like this after death. Or, did he gain a sight error?