It's bright and unique, flawless as the finest polished gemstone. It's his reward for putting forth effort and waiting patiently, and knowing when to do which, while constantly reminding himself that it will be his when the time is right. He's grown impatient lately - but now, after craving it for so long, he is about to acquire the perfect piece for his collection at last.

     The demon stands, and turns away from the boy's twitching body. Sweeter than the blood he licked from the shinigami's fingers, that soaks the clothing of his host, will the innocent soul of Kazusa be.