Shinichi loved the sound of Kaito's voice; every tone, every pitch.

He loved the way his voice would get somewhat squeaky and excited whenever gets caught up in talking about one of his tricks, or a prank he successfully pulled that day. It was like all of his gleeful excitement could be barely contained, and it leaked through his voice, coloring his normally calm (if lighthearted) voice with an adorable imperfection that made Shinichi smile, with every little, tiny, squeak that slipped passed Kaito's guard.

He loved how Kaito could change and throw his voice (mold it as easily as putty in his hands), and he was honestly impressed with the things that Kaito could do with his voice alone. Not very many people could switch between a high, girlish pitch of a young woman, and the low, abrasive tones of an ill-tempered man, and everything in between, and do it at the drop of a hat – and throw that current voice around to cause confusion and discord. That takes a lot of skill, and years of practice – and Kaito used it well, both as a magician and a thief.

He loved how breathless and shy Kaito could sound, so sweet, and so lovely, all because of something that Shinichi did – because only he could so effectively break Kaito's fine control, without actually breaking anything, or causing harm. These moments were very precious, something that Shinichi treasured and relished, because it proved just how much his thief really trusted him, and he valued that trust with every soft, breathless gasp and shy, hesitate tones that were usually accompanied by a beautiful smile, like a flower bud unfolding before Shinichi's very eyes.

But most of all...

"I have died everyday, waiting~ for you. Darling, don't be afraid..." Kaito sang, his voice low and loving, and his hand gently petted Shinichi's hair. He smiled warmly down at Shinichi, who was laying contently on Kaito's lap. "I have loved you for a thou~sand years. I'll love you for a thou~sand more..."

He loved it when Kaito would sing for him.


Glasses: Companion piece to Smile.