When Kanato was announced as Maya's master, the first thing he did was bathe her. She was his doll, and no matter the occasion, she had to look good. So he went out and bought sweet-smelling hair products for women, as well as soaps and bath bombs that would complement her. The brothers even thought he was going too far with their new family maid, but he didn't care. Maya's his now, and what he does with her is none of their business.

Once everything was prepared, he specifically told Maya to enter his quarters once her duties were done. And when she did, she was startled when one of the toy familiars pulled her inside the bathroom and started undressing her.

Maya was confused about the whole situation until she heard Kanato's voice echoing in the bathroom's four corners.

"I'm just cleaning up my doll," he informed, turning on the faucet and dipping his finger to ensure the water was warm enough for her. "I don't like dirty toys, after all."

Maya felt uncomfortable under his gaze, trying to hide some womanly parts with her long hair. However, Kanato doesn't seem to be ogling her body parts. He was just... there, ensuring everything was okay before bathing her.

Suddenly, he smiled in glee and motioned for her to come closer. "Maya-san, the water's safe now."

Maya carefully walked towards the tub and dipped in the water, ensuring she wouldn't splash even a tiny little drop on Kanato lest he wanted to scold her for her disgraceful actions. Once done, he placed tons of rose petals in the tub, saying he wanted her to smell as good as Teddy.

Afterward, he proceeded to lather enough amount of the shampoo in his hands and massage it on her scalp gently. Every worry Maya initially had once gone was replaced with a relaxed sensation. And then, Kanato started to scrub her body with soap, his touch not conveying any hint of malice.

Maya felt at ease with everything happening, her shoulders slumping as Kanato washed away the soap remnants. She initially thought he would look at her the same way those men at the brothel feasted their eyes on her skin. But then again, she gave a benefit of the doubt.

Maybe he was used to it. He's been turning people into dolls, after all.

Well, that was true. Kanato didn't mind seeing a woman's naked body. However, he was still a man and still had urges akin to an unsatiated beast. While his ministrations didn't linger that much on her skin, his purple eyes lazily memorized the contours and movements of her body. From the way her shoulders relaxed from the sensation, the curve of her neck teasing him, her pale skin glistening from the water, up to her fingers picking on her nails to calm her anxiety down.

After a few minutes, Kanato left his seat behind her and started to undress. "Maya-san, could you please scoot over a bit?" he asked.

Once done, Maya felt his presence behind her in the tub, the water sloshing away a bit as he dipped inside the tub and sat behind her. She slightly jumped in surprise, turning back at him to see his startled expression.

He blinked his eyes for a few seconds before smirking at her face. "Why are you surprised, hm? I'm supposed to take a bath after cleaning my doll, after all."

And by his statement, she immediately sat before him so his legs could make room inside the tub.

He sighed in relaxation. "You're so perceptive; I like that." Then he handed her the shampoo bottle. "Now, it's your turn to wash me."

And so Maya did, gently shampooing his hair and lathering soap on his body. Once in a while, he would tease her by tracing a finger on the curve of her spine or blowing on her ear if she got too close.

After washing up, Maya wore a bathrobe and waited for Kanato to give her nightwear. Well, judging from his tastes, she believes it's a simple night dress with long sleeves and cute patterns. It's not like he would make her that scantily lacy lingerie she saw in Laito's and Ayato's room.

There was a knock on the bathroom door. "Maya-san, here are your clothes."

And truth be told, it was a purple long night dress with polka dots. There was even underwear in between the folded cloth. Once she was done, she went out of the bathroom and walked into his bedroom. He was already arranging all the stuffed toys in the bed, brushing off some specks of dust as he settled the cake-shaped pillow on it.

He turned to her, standing up from the bed. He was pleased with her appearance. "As I thought, it suits you very well."

Maya blushed at the compliment, then Kanato held her wrist and gently pulled her toward the bed. "Let's sleep now."

She was immediately alarmed at his command, thinking of inappropriate things, only for Kanato to snicker at her foolish suggestion. He looked down at his stuffed bear sitting on the bed. "Ne, Teddy, why does Maya-san always think about improper things when she's with us? Does she like the feeling of being pleasured? Is that it, hm?"

Maya wanted to argue, looking around for her board and pen, only to find that he might have kept them out of her reach. Well, what does she expect? Kanato preferred it more when she stayed quiet instead of communicating with him.

Kanato patted the space beside him. "Come now, Maya-san. Let's sleep."

Maya swallowed nervously and lay beside him, snuggling the covers to her chest when a pair of arms snaked their way around her waist. She could now feel Kanato's warm breath on her neck, her heart beating rapidly in her chest. Why does he always make her feel things? She shouldn't feel these pesky and fluttering emotions. He's just her master, and she's just a doll he wanted to play with.

But, on the other hand, he was kind enough to provide her with new clothes. After all, some clothes she had were just hand-me-downs and she had to repair them one by one to sew the holes shut.

But Kanato-san can be mischievous like the others sometimes. He has a temper, after all.

After a few minutes, she was starting to doze off, and before sleep took over, she had a thought.

I'll get used to this.

After a few hours, Kanato woke up and heard a steady sound of a heart thumping. When he looked up, Maya was sleeping soundly, cradling his head on her chest. He frowned, disliking how this human doll was brazen enough to cage him in her arms and have him woken up by her heartbeat.

Worse, her whole body was flustered against him. Heck, he could even make out her erect nipples beneath the nightdress.

Maya-san is such a careless woman. If she walks out like this in the middle of the night, my brothers would definitely lay their hands on her.

He wasn't pleased with the mere thought of them taking interest in her. Sure, her blood might be tasteless, but she's still a woman, and his testosterone-filled brothers wouldn't ignore a woman showing off her assets.

I'll just punish her once she wakes up.

However, as she tangles her fingers gently through his hair, he can't help but blush and think she's being ridiculous.

This foolish doll touching my hair as she pleases, and even hugging me to her chest. Unforgivable!

But he didn't dislike it. Not even a little bit. In fact, this was enough to warm him on this cold night. With that said, he wrapped his arms around her body and tangled his limbs with hers.

Well, whatever. I'll let it slide for now since she's an obedient doll.