Messily taking a huge bite from his soft ice cream cone, Kaito's eyes fluttered closed in an expression of bliss, and a small whine of pleasure broke free from his throat as the flavor of the frozen treat trickled down his throat.
The blue-haired Vocaloid's new Master watched the sweet, shy Vocaloid as he practically writhed from ecstasy over the treat, a small, goofy grin on Master's normally less expressive face.
"Is it good, Kaito?" Master asked softly as Kaito's eyes reopened and refocused on the ice cream cone so hard that they almost crossed. The Vocaloid male nodded enthusiasically and made an adorable little "omph" sound as his mouth clamped back on top of the cold dessert.
Watching Kaito eat and enjoy it so much was even more wonderful than the slowly melting cone in Master's own hand. He watched his new "child" almost greedily, loving that Kaito seemed so happy.
"Mmm! I wouldn't have known I liked this flavor, if we hadn't come!" Kuu-chan swallowed the last little bit of cone she'd been munching on, and stretched her hands wide over her head. Despite Tsun-chan being so focused on his new Vocaloid companion that he hadn't interacted with her very much today, she still felt good, and pleased about it. She knew herself what it was like to bring home a new member of her family from the Vocaloid store, after all. And as much as she liked Tsun, her life was busy, and she couldn't come out to play like this all the time. Kaito would help make sure that her quiet friend would be less lonely when she didn't have time to play.
"Guys, this has been a fun day, but I think I'm going to head home," Kuu-chan smiled slightly. It was best, right now, to give the new family time to themselves, to bond and settle in at their home. Maybe next time she and Tsun hung out that movie would happen. 'A romantic comedy only,' Kuu-chan thought with near-vicious and absolutely stubborn amusement to herself.
"Kuu-chan? Oh, you're leaving already?" Tsun looked a little frustrated at having to move his hungry eyes away from the sight of Kaito licking a trail of melted ice cream from his sticky fingers, but he realized that he'd been ignoring Kuu. "I'm sorry. You wanted to see a movie before, didn't you? Did I put you off?"
"No, no, not at all," Kuu-chan grinned cutely and shook her head, making her hair bounce. "I just can't stop thinking about the chores I put off to come and play, and I should really take care of a few things before I go back to work tomorrow. Sorry, Tsun-chan. Kaito will keep you company, though, so, let's make another 'date' to play later, okay? I'll call you, and see how you're doing, in the next few days. Okay? And if you need anything, you can call me, too," Kuu added, knowing that her friend was unlikely to take the initiative, despite the offer. It was usually Kuu who called Tsun, and Kuu who set up their outings, after all. The quiet but friendly new Master wasn't good at initiating friendly contact with others.
'But maybe Kaito will change that,' Kuu wondered hopefully. Tsun really did deserve more friends, and if he just changed how he interacted a little, more people would like him.
"Oh, okay," Tsun wanted to complain slightly to let Kuu know that she'd be missed, but Kaito's adorable and determined faces were distracting in a wonderful way, and instead of his normal feelings of mild depression that usually came when the two friends parted ways, Master instead felt mild relief. 'Now I'll be able to focus on my new, sweet little blue-haired baby,' He thought to himself unkindly, but immediately felt badly about the unkind words. "I'm sorry I've been distracted. I'm glad we could come out today. Kuu-chan, thanks. Really, for everything."
Kuu smiled, and shook her head, "Don't worry. I know. I really, do know. So you two kids be good! I'm off!" Turning and tossing her crumpled, ice cream napkin into the nearby trash recepticle like it was a basketball hoop, Kuu walked away and left the two new family members behind.
"Ummmm," Kaito made a soft noise as he popped the last bite of the ice cream cone into his mouth and chewed it. Master returned his full attention to the adorable Vocaloid male. Kaito clearly had enjoyed the ice cream cone perhaps a little too much, because melted sticky residue of the confection was smeared all around his lips over his face. He opened his beautiful, clear blue eyes and regarded his new Master with intense gratitude and the excessive affection he held for the ice cream, transferred to the one who had provided the uncommon treat in his eyes.
"Thank you, Master. I love ice cream," Kaito's sticky mouth formed a shy, excited smile. Master felt a thrill of pleasure spark up his spine and he gently mussed the soft blue hair with one outstretched hand. Kaito ducked his head shyly, unused to the physical touch, and smiled back at his new Master.
Moving his hand away, Master pulled a packet of premoistened towelettes out of his pocket and opened the small package.
"You've got some on your face, Kaito, baby," Master said softly, and lifted his hand near the bluenette's mouth. "Hold still for a moment, okay?"
Kaito tried to hold his head still as he blushed hotly. Master wiped his mouth from the sticky remnants of ice cream. It took a little while, but Master looked so happy as Kaito dared a glance back at his Master's face.
The feeling of the moist towel wasn't unpleasant. It was cool, damp, but the hand holding it was gentle and firm. Kaito's soft face got moved into a few rather funny expressions as the last of the residue was determinedly removed.
"That looks better! Good job, Kaito, you bore that so well. I'm proud of you," Master said with a happy face as he wiped off Kaito's fingers from stickiness as well. Kaito's blue eyes widened slightly, and he looked at the ground, a small, happy smile of his own competing with his light blush.
'I didn't even do anything. Master's taking care of me, but he seems to like it,' Kaito thought to himself. A small, warm feeling had blossomed in his stomach, that had nothing to do with the cold, now melting treat that was resting comfortably in his full belly. 'I have to make sure to do a good job for Master, so he won't regret purchasing me or return me to the store."
The thought caused some anxiety for the bluenette, and his shy smile faded as he looked at his Master a little more desperately. He so badly wanted to be a good Vocaloid for Master.
"Are you ready to go home now, Kaito?" Master asked as he brushed Kaito's soft hair away from his face. Kaito's wide eyes closed slightly at the gentle touch, and he nodded his head.
"If- if you're ready, Master," The bluenette agreed in a quiet, hesitant voice. The word 'home' made the Vocaloid male's stomach tighten in anticipation and longing. 'Home.' He wanted it. Badly.
"We'll need to get you lots of things," Master said out loud, almost to himself, "But I think most of that can wait until you're settled in. If you're alright with it, I want to go home with you, and worry about that other stuff later."
'Home,' Kaito thought again, almost obsessively. He nodded his agreeement once more, and was surprised when Master's warm hand found his own slim hand, and gave it a gentle squeeze. He glanced at the human, wondering what he could do to best keep this affection and warmth he had craved for long, from now on.
Master didn't let go of his hand as he began to walk with Kaito. The Vocaloid male closed his eyes, feeling a particular sort of yearning, and held his Master's hand tightly as they crossed the street and made their way slowly towards the nearby parking garage. When they reached the car, Master buckled Kaito in securely, flashing yet another quiet and clearly pleased smile at the blue-haired Vocaloid. Kaito gazed at Master as the human started the car and began to drive them home.
