"..And, a set of new bedsheets," Master finished thoughtfully, scribbling the items onto a sheet of paper. Kaito's eyes shone softly by the time the list of things Master thought he needed was completed. With every item listed, he felt more at home, more wanted. It was the greatest feeling.

"When we go to the store, you can pick out the ones you like. Something soft and comfortable," Master continued, smiling to himself as he started to think about it. "Or maybe ones with an interesting print. Maybe with rocketships? Or," Master glanced at Kaito, who was sitting on the edge of his seat near Master, leaning forwards slightly with excitement. "Or maybe ice cream cones?"

Master grinned, and Kaito's excited little smile grew larger as he sweatdropped in pleasure from the gentle ribbing that told him that Master not only knew something that Kaito liked, but cared about it.

"There's probably some things we haven't thought of, despite making a list," Master said thoughtfully after a moment of scrutinizing it. "When we go to the stores tomorrow, we'll keep an eye out for anything else that you might like, Kaito. If you see anything that you want, or you think would make you feel more at home, you can ask me for it. I want to take good care of you."

Master's voice had gone from commanding to quiet at the last sentence. Kaito tilted his head, his ears picking up the change in tenor. He moved a little closer to his Master and hesitantly moved his fingers to touch against Master's hand.

Despite the hugs and reassurance and declarations Master had made earlier about that he loved Kaito, the bluenette was uncertain what he was allowed to do or not do when it came to expressing his own feelings. The Vocaloid male had already grown attached to his Master, and Master seemed a little sad about something. He wanted to comfort the human back.

Slender digits brushed against Master's hand and trepidly closed over them, sharing their warmth, as Kaito smiled with some anxiety at his Master, hoping that this was okay.

"Thank you, Master, for taking care of me," The quiet Vocaloid smiled earnestly at the human who has purchased and brought him home. "I'm happy to be here with you. Would you like me to sing for you? I want you to be happy."

Master glanced at his new child's face, and his eyes softened, his warm, loving, small smile returning, just for Kaito. It was obvious how trepid the sweet-natured bluenette was feeling. He probably wasn't confident of his singing, either, although the woman who had sold him the Vocaloid unit had explained his model's features. The cute Vocaloid male had been collecting dust in that disgraced back room for who knows how long. But he still reached out and tried to cheer his Master up, despite the neglect and lack of love he'd had for who knows how long.

"Kaito..." Master's heart ached a little. "I'd love to hear you sing. Thank you, you're so good to me."

Master wrapped his arms around the bluenette and hugged him for a long moment, experiencing the gentle scent of Kaito's healthy, soft hair, and feeling the smooth and soft, solid, warm skin in his arms. He breathed deeply, then let go, and smiled back at Kaito once more, feeling a little healed.

The bluenette was flushed with pleasure, both from his Master's words, and from the continuing, physical affection that his Master seemed to enjoy giving to him. After being ignored in the back room of the Vocaloid store, Kaito found that he craved the positive attention, and it renewed his determination to try as hard as he possibly could to satisfy and please his Master. He just hoped he would be good enough.

"Is there any particular song you like?" Kaito asked, a little shyly. Master shook his head after a moment.

"I want to hear anything you'd like to sing right now, Kaito. Sing me a song you enjoy singing," the human requested, relaxing further as the bluenette's smile reached his pretty blue eyes.

Nodding, Kaito thought for a minute, then opened his mouth and closed his eyes, focusing on the words of a song. His slightly trembling, mildly nasal voice was soothing, and his Master delighted in it, leaning forward with an almost yearning expression that the Vocaloid didn't see as he poured his efforts into singing his song.

As the last notes faded, the sweet Vocaloid male reopened his eyes, and blushed, seeing the look his Master was giving him: it was a look of approval and pleasure.

"That was beautiful," Master said quietly, that edge of hunger back in his voice. "Your voice, your song is beautiful, Kaito. I loved that. Thank you for singing for me."

Kaito beamed. Master loved his voice? A feeling of pride and joy sung up the Vocaloid's spine and settled happily in his stomach, feeling warm and joyful.

"I will sing for you every day, Master!" Excited, Kaito rushed to say, and was gratified by his Master's increasingly happy look. "I-"

Unexpectedly, Kaito interrupted himself with an enormous yawn. Startled, he looked embarrassed back at Master for his rudeness, dismayed with himself. The balloon of his excitement popped with the shame of his unintentional action.

Master's eyes widened, then closed slightly, and that incredibly yearning look returned back to his face as he smiled hungrily, brushing his fingers obsessively against the bluenette's face.

"It's been an exciting day for both of us, baby. You must be tired," the soft, murmured statement was almost as much to Master as it was to his Vocaloid. Kaito gazed back with serious eyes. "Why don't we go to bed early? I'll tuck you in, and you can get some good rest. And tomorrow, we'll have lots of things to do, together."

The reminder of shopping for things for Kaito helped ease him past his shame at his unintended actions, and he leaned into Master's touch a little bit. He nodded slightly, his cheek rubbing the palm cupping it as he did so.

"Would you like a bedtime story?" Master asked, seeming to feel a little awkward about the question, after a moment. Kaito didn't want his Master to feel uncomfortable with him, so he thought he should reply in the negative. However, his curiousity got the better of him.

"Bedtime story? What's that, Master?"

Master regarded him with real shock, then relaxed suddenly, and gave a great smile. Kaito was confused, but apparently it meant that his question was okay to ask.

"It's where I read you a short story, to quiet your mind from the day, and help get you to a good sleep at night," Master said with that soft smile. "No one's ever read you a bedtime story? Well, we'll just have to fix that, then. You're /my/ baby now, after all."

Kaito flushed, but smiled. Being called his Master's 'baby' was a little embarrassing, but if Master liked it, then Kaito liked it too. Besides, it was clear, from the level of affection in Master's voice when he used the word, that it was a good thing. The bluenette nodded, his curiousity piqued, as Master rose from his seat and waited for Kaito to follow, so they could get ready for bed, together.