A Tempting Christmas Dream
"..Counselor? Are you there..?"
I turned toward the familiar voice calling my name, but no one was there.
"Over here... right here.."
Listening more carefully, I realized that anxious, adorable voice was coming from inside the large gift box right in front of me. The oversized present, wrapped in familiar red and green, looked as though it had been waiting desperately for someone to open it.
I untied the pretty ribbon and carefully lifted the lid with both hands.
"...?"
The moment I cracked it open, warm air and a thick, sweet scent I vaguely remembered brushed against my nose.
Thud..!
Only after dropping the heavy lid aside did I finally see what was inside.
"Ugh.. ugh.. Counselor.."
Curled up in the narrow box with her wings folded was Harpy, her wrists and ankles tightly bound with red ribbon. She was completely naked.
"Whoa.."
If that had been all, I might not have been so flustered. The real problem was that she wore nothing at all. The provocative red ribbons wrapped around her soft, pale skin like gift wrapping, gently squeezing her plump flesh and creating an irresistible sight.
"Harpy? Why are you.. how did this.."
I needed to untie her first, but the ribbons crossed her thighs, hips, and large breasts so precariously that I had no idea where to even begin.
"W-well.. Joker.."
"The team leader?"
The moment I turned to look for the culprit, I heard heavy breathing.
"Hah.. hah.."
"Heh.. heh.."
Joker, still wearing her mask, sat with her legs crossed, watching us. In her hand was a leash.
Following the long strap, I saw Yerin on all fours, tongue out, panting happily like an obedient dog.
"Response Team Leader, Yerin?!"
She wore nothing but a skimpy string bikini styled like a Santa outfit, complete with white fur trim, antlers, and a red Rudolph nose. The tiny fabric barely covered anything, shamelessly showing off her slender figure.
"Heh.. heh heh.. Master.."
"Master..?"
She tried to crawl toward me with flushed cheeks, but the leash around her neck kept her in place.
"Team leader? What is all this..?"
"I was wondering if you were enjoying Christmas."
"Christmas? It's not even.."
"Master..!"
"Huh?"
"Kek! Heh heh.."
"Tsk, stay. Behave."
After yanking the leash to make the lewd reindeer sit, Joker looked back at me. Before I could ask for an explanation, something else caught my eye.
"..!!"
Grinding her teeth in frustration, the Field Team Leader was on all fours, sweating heavily. She too wore nothing but forced antlers and a red nose, her naked body glistening.
"Hup.."
The humiliating sight of her acting as Joker's chair made my heart race. Her heavy breasts hung downward, and sweat trickled between her tightly pressed thighs.
Gulp..
Just as I wondered what would happen if her patience finally snapped..
...it was incredibly arousing.
Crash..!!
"Huh..?"
Someone smashed through the window and I fell backward in shock.
"Hahaha..!"
The intruder wore a Santa hat and coat, but nothing about her matched the kindly image of Santa delivering gifts. It was the President, laughing boldly as she strode in. The open front of her coat revealed toned abs and old scars, and she licked her lips with predatory eyes.
"Now then, I've come to give a good child a wonderful night."
"Huh? President?!"
She approached with clear intent. I tried to run, but Yerin lunged forward, licking my face while wrapping her arms and legs around me. Over her shoulder, the President drew closer, and I felt genuine fear about the night that was about to unfold.
"Move aside..? Yerin? Team leader..?! President?! W-wait.. aaaaah?!"
..!!
"Ugh..!"
"Nyaaung?"
'What's wrong, Master? Did you have a nightmare?'
The first thing I saw upon opening my eyes was Nero's concerned gaze as she licked my face.
"A nightmare..? No.. it wasn't exactly a nightmare.."
Why had I dreamed something like that when Christmas was still far away? Maybe it was because I'd just moved into a new place.
My whole body was damp with cold sweat.
Damp..?
"...!"
Heart pounding, I lifted the blanket.
"Haa, thank goodness."
"Nyaang..?"
At least I hadn't had a wet dream. Even though the dream had left me visibly aroused, I hadn't made a mess. That alone was a relief.
..It really had been an incredibly lewd dream. Harpy turned into a gift, Yerin as a horny reindeer, the Field Team Leader reduced to a naked chair, and finally the President breaking in like some kind of..
"Hyaaaah!"
'A-ah, why are you showing that off so proudly first thing in the morning?!'
"No, it's a misunderstanding..!"
Unable to explain the dream's contents, I left for work with the misunderstanding between Nero and me still unresolved.
Despite the chaotic morning, the new commute quickly lifted my mood. The apartment lobby had a wide, clean marble floor that made pleasant footsteps echo with every step. Thanks to Yerin's recommendation, I'd moved here quickly. I only had one box of belongings from my old place, so the spacious apartment still felt a bit empty without furniture, but I was genuinely happy.
Of course, I'd taken on a massive new debt, but it wasn't something I'd never pay off. For now, I just wanted to enjoy this happiness.
"Even so, three rooms feels like overkill.."
One bedroom, two smaller rooms, plus a separate living room and kitchen. The bathroom had a large tub big enough for two. The best part was the floor-to-ceiling windows in the living room offering a great view.
I'd given one room to Nero and planned to use the other as storage or a guest room. Not that I expected many visitors. Nero had promised to sleep in her own room, yet she'd ended up in my bed again today. Still, these were happy problems.
"Hehe.."
I hummed while waiting for the elevator. Counseling with Lavender—Rav, as I'd started calling her—was going smoothly thanks to the truth game. I'd just paid for the new place and moved in yesterday. Once I filled it with furniture, I could invite my parents over. Dreams were supposed to mean the opposite, so today should be uneventful..
Ding-!
The elevator arrived. I stepped forward with a smile, ready to greet a new neighbor, then froze.
"..."
"Not getting on?"
"Behind you..?"
"..What are you talking about?"
Yerin stood there in a neat office outfit, staring at me with a cool expression.
'Ah, of course we'd run into each other!'
Despite her aloof attitude, I was genuinely happy to see her. I kept that feeling hidden, knowing she'd probably kick my shin with those sharp heels if I showed it. More importantly..
"You live here too, Team Leader?"
"Yeah, right above you in 2301. I told you before—when it's just us, call me by name."
This luxury apartment only had two units per floor. I'd thought her recommendation was good, but I never expected her to live directly above me.
"..I see."
"How do you like it? It's pretty decent, right?"
It was more than decent—it was almost too luxurious for one person. I didn't want to complain in front of the person who'd recommended it, though. I knew she lived alone too. Maybe she used one of the rooms as a collection space for all her shopping.
"Yeah, I'm satisfied."
"When you're not working overtime, feel free to come up. I don't have any drinking buddies, so I've been bored."
I wanted to say Nero definitely wouldn't stay quiet about that, but Yerin just grinned and patted my shoulder like the answer was already decided. I could only smile helplessly.
"Why? Are you happy I'm coming over?"
"Uh, yeah, sure."
"..."
It wasn't that. The vulgar image of her from my dream kept flashing through my mind during the conversation. I'd even blurted out nonsense when she asked if I was getting on. Master, huh.. No way. That didn't suit her image at all. If anyone was going to order someone around, it would be her doing the ordering, not the other way around..
"Why are you staring so hard?"
'..It's embarrassing.'
"Ah, no. I was just thinking we'll probably commute together from now on."
"I'll give you a ride in the mornings, like today. I was getting bored driving alone anyway."
"Ah..?"
The moment we reached the basement, she pressed the smart key before I could politely refuse. A familiar red car greeted me with its daytime running lights. I had some pride as a man, but.. at this rate, I'd be sitting in the passenger seat with my hands folded politely again.