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Installment 10: Wake Up Call

Kagome groaned when the morning light filtered through her window and hit her closed eyelids; it was much easier for the sun's rays to reach her on the floor. She fought the urge to wake up despite last night's sleeping arrangements. She was still comfortable and wanted to stay that way.

Sometime during the night, someone settled onto Kagome's chest and snuggled against her. She assumed it was either Kaito or Len because they were the ones sleeping closest to her.

As she became more aware of her surroundings, Kagome felt stray strands of hair tickle her nostrils as the Vocaloid on top of her nuzzled his cheek against her bosom.

"Let me sleep," Kagome moaned without opening her eyes, "I'm not in the mood for this right now."

The Vocaloid resting on Kagome's chest giggled lightly. "Sorry I woke you, Mistress. I was trying to get more comfortable."

Kagome's eyes immediately snapped open, and she came face to face with bright mocha eyes and a cheerful grin.

"Good morning, Mistress!"

"Who the hell are you?"

-O0o0O-

Kagome pouted as she sat across from her newest possession, a short haired brunette clothed in red, as she sipped the tea Nodoka prepared. She gave her mother a suspicious look from the corner of her eye. Kagome knew she had something to do with this morning's debacle.

"Is my face truly that interesting, my mistress?" the female Vocaloid asked, slyly peeking over her teacup.

Kagome sighed. "Enough with the mistress crap. Just call me 'Kagome' like the others."

"Whatever you wish, Kagome-sama."

"What is your name?" Kagome asked.

"That's Meiko," Miku answered for her, "She was one of the original Vocaloids like Kaito."

Rin nodded eagerly, supporting Miku's claim.

"So Meiko-chan and Kaito-kun are a pair?" Kagome mused aloud.

'In addition to them, I have Miku-chan, Rin-chan, and Len-kun,' she thought, 'Assuming Miku-chan isn't in a pair like the others, Meiko-chan should be the last Vocaloid I receive through the mail.'

Kagome looked around the crowded kotatsu table. Kaito was calmly eating his breakfast seated next to Meiko. It was clear those two were the mature seniors of the group. Next to Kaito was Len. Throughout the conversation, he occasionally gave Kagome shy looks from beneath his lashes, looking as adorable as ever. Miku and Rin were pressed closely to Kagome's side. She was used to it by now and didn't bother pushing the clingy girls away.

"Please tell me there aren't going to be anymore surprise packages showing up at my doorstep," Kagome said, looking to Meiko for reassurance.

Meiko placed her teacup on the table, pursing her lips together in thought.

"I should be the last one in the set you ordered," Meiko answered, "Unless…sometimes…"

"Sometimes?" Kagome repeated, urging the girl to continue.

"It doesn't matter!" Meiko replied, dismissively waving her hands, "All of us are together now, and that's what really matters."

"And it's going to stay that way!" Rin added with all of the others agreeing.

Kagome looked around at the eager and happy bunch surrounding her and forced a grin on her face.

"Sure."

-O0o0O-

punkish furball – Is Meiko really the last delivery? You'll find out soon enough! Buh-bye, everybody! XD

(revised 07.17.2013)