That color alone was always a sweet reward for his antics. Watching it bloom was worth it every time. What was a surprise was the return of that soft refrain. Kai'd meant it when he said he wasn't going to make Shinji sing. And yet, here was this sweet little song.

He was too hecking cute, he couldn't stand it. How did this happen. Kai didn't even notice how hot his own face became.

"Thank you," Kai hummed softly, smiling. "For making me so kind."