Chapter 429 – #91_Merry Christmas
#428
1.
The Harvest Festival was now just a day away.
With anticipation, Eloa was sipping her drink when Sharon burst into the room, her arrival eagerly awaited.
“Duke Tiferet! I’m here!”
Sharon had a bright smile that made anyone want to be close to her.
Her mint-colored eyes sparkled, and she carried a cardboard box tucked under her arm.
The factory-made material and the tape meticulously sealing the box made it clear that it was an item from the modern world.
“I’m glad I’m not late. There were so many delayed items because of the end of the year. I had to pester them so much to get it on time…”
This was the first time she would be spending the Harvest Festival with a man, and for a date.
Therefore, she didn’t even know what to prepare or what to do.
“Sharon, I’m always grateful.”
“Oh, it’s nothing. We all help each other out.”
It was Sharon who actively helped Eloa.
Although the four of them had established a friendly rivalry in the Council, they were far from a cutthroat competitive relationship.
Of course, she often bickered with the twins, but Eloa’s clumsiness made Sharon want to help her even more.
So, Sharon helped Eloa prepare a decisive weapon.
Eloa looked down at the box on the table with a solemn expression.
This was the ultimate weapon they had prepared after much discussion for this special day.
The box, wrapped in plastic wrap for waterproofing, was opened.
Inside, precious garments that had crossed the sea and the barrier were revealed.
“This is…”
In fact, Sharon had already explained the contents and purpose of the gift.
However, as soon as Eloa took out the clothes, she couldn’t help but question whether this choice was right.
The clothes inside were too unique to be called ‘garments’ for covering the body.
“The material looks really good. It seems worth the price.”
“……”
As Sharon said, the material itself looked good to Eloa.
But overall, it was a bit strange.
A leotard with a corset that accentuated the waist, fluffy fur balls at the end.
High heels with a dizzying height that she had never worn before.
Bands that looked like the cuffs of a shirt had been cut off, and cufflinks made of black pearls.
Garter belts and over-the-knee stockings.
A ribbon shaped like rabbit ears.
There was no hiding it.
The special ultimate outfit Eloa had prepared was a bunny girl costume.
For reference, she had chosen this after much deliberation between a Santa girl costume and a bunny girl costume.
She had seen the design in the catalog and made the decision after repeated discussions, but what you know in your head and what you actually see are different.
The outfit, which was as revealing as a swimsuit, obscene, and embarrassing, was enough to put Eloa in a state of rigidity.
“Sharon, isn’t this a bit too much?”
“It looks really pretty, though? I think it’ll suit you. Your hair and eye color are so beautiful, Duke.”
Sharon was as happy as if it were her own gift.
When she lived with Siwoo in the modern world, Sharon had thoroughly researched information about dating and boyfriends on the internet.
Moreover, she knew from various media that ‘bunny girl costumes fulfill men’s fantasies,’ which was why she reacted this way.
“……”
But Eloa was different.
She had spent many years in the modern world, but 99% of her activities were in rough terrain, and she had no opportunity to encounter such information.
She doubted whether Siwoo would like her wearing this seductive outfit.
However, she couldn’t ignore Sharon’s kindness, who had gone out of her way to help her and even spent time discussing it.
If she only showed her embarrassment here, what would Sharon think?
Let’s just try it on.
With that thought, Eloa asked Sharon for permission and went to the dressing room to change.
The room provided to guests at the Geminai family estate was more like a small mansion than a room.
The dressing room there was not just a typical closet and changing room.
It had storage space the size of a small shop and various mirrors, including one that decorated an entire wall.
Eloa quickly took off her clothes and put on the garter belt and struggled to put on the leotard.
She pulled up the stockings and connected them to the garter belt clips, and she was almost done.
“Ah…”
Looking in the mirror, Eloa realized her mistake.
The lower fabric of this bunny girl leotard was too narrow.
Her pubic bone and thighs were completely exposed, and even the skin where her legs folded was visible.
Therefore, if she wore it with the underwear she usually wore, the wings of her panties would stick out unattractively.
After hesitating, Eloa took off her underwear and completed the perfect outfit.
It was a very aggressive isosceles triangle shape that dug into her legs.
Her chest, legs, and buttocks were so squeezed that it felt like she was wearing clothes two sizes too small.
“Ugh…”
An inexplicable sense of shame and embarrassment made her face flush.
She was being ridiculous, not acting her age, lacking dignity, and being seductive.
It was such an embarrassing outfit that all sorts of negative expressions could be attached to it.
Moreover, the high heels, which looked like they could easily twist her ankles, were so high that she felt much taller.
She would rather take them off than stand in front of Siwoo in this state.
“Are you done changing?”
“Sha, Sharon! Don’t come in!”
“It’s okay, I need to see you.”
Despite her protests, Sharon entered.
Sharon’s eyes widened and sparkled.
Eloa usually wore simple, active clothes, and even when she wore dresses, she only wore loose-fitting ones.
The bunny girl costume she was now showing was such a transformation that even Sharon, another woman, found it mesmerizing.
And she shouldn’t say this, but it was very cute.
“Duke! It really suits you so well!”
“Sharon, I’m grateful for your help, but I don’t think this is right…”
“What? Why? You look so cute!”
“This is too ridiculous… I wonder if I can even call this clothing…”
“This is what this kind of outfit is like! It’s a special event.”
“Still…”
Eloa was at a loss, listening to Sharon’s words.
“This kind of outfit is originally very appealing to men.”
“Why on earth?”
“Isn’t it because it has both a cute and sexy feel?”
“Is that so?”
Since she didn’t have any prior knowledge, Sharon’s praise was quickly taking effect.
Eloa was already looking at her outfit with a doubtful expression.
Sharon’s one word captured Eloa, who was in a state of confusion between her values and new information.
“Yes, yes, and Siwoo will really like it too.”
“Siwoo?”
“Yes!”
That Siwoo would like it.
Sharon, who had been by Siwoo’s side the longest, was very credible.
No matter how embarrassed she was, she could wear it if he liked it.
“…Do you really think he’ll like it?”
“Yes, it’ll definitely work. Trust me.”
“……”
After a moment of thought, Eloa slowly nodded.
“Thank you for always helping me. I don’t know how to repay this kindness…”
“Hehe. It’s nothing. Our teacher said that witches should help each other.”
Sharon smiled and replied to Eloa.
2.
After the embarrassing incident with the twin mother-in-laws.
Unlike the chaotic situation in the modern world, daily life in Gehenna flowed peacefully.
She spent her days leisurely, sometimes doing magic research with Sharon, playing with the twins, and sparring with her teacher.
As she was settling into this comfortable life, a big event was approaching.
The Harvest Festival, which Siwoo had secretly been looking forward to since his slave days, would begin after dinner tonight.
She had received an invitation from Count Geminai to have dinner together, so she would be joining the banquet.
The attendees of the banquet were Count Geminai, Odile Odette, Sharon, Eloa, and Siwoo.
However, because she had arrived a little early, the only person at the banquet table was Deneb Geminai.
Deneb and Siwoo had spent a passionate night together just two days ago.
It was for verification, but Pia had forgotten her purpose and was immersed in the memory.
In other words, she was someone he found a little difficult to face.
However, it was also awkward to leave after already making eye contact.
Siwoo bowed his head and greeted her.
“It’s an honor to be invited.”
“Welcome.”
Deneb, who would usually greet him with a graceful smile.
Today, her face was as stiff as a loaf of bread.
He had expected Count Deneb to greet him with a mature attitude, but it seemed to be in vain.
“……”
“……”
Could there be a more uncomfortable situation in the world?
He didn’t know what to say, and not saying anything was just as awkward.
“Siwoo.”
“Yes, Count.”
“That… it’s nothing.”
After saying that, Deneb quietly stared at the tablecloth.
Then, she would occasionally glance at Siwoo and look down again.
She seemed to have a lot to say and wanted him to talk to her.
“If you have something to say, please feel free to do so.”
“Yes, actually, I do. I’ve been thinking about it for days.”
Siwoo felt an inexplicable sense of unease at Deneb’s serious tone, as if she had been waiting for him to speak.
Could it be that she was now saying that the verification was meaningless and that he should stay away from the twins?
Her endlessly serious expression only gave him a bad feeling.
“We… did it, right?”
“Yes, we did.”
“At that time, I showed Siwoo a rather embarrassing side of myself. It was unsightly.”
Everything has a context.
Fortunately, Siwoo’s bad feeling seemed to be wrong.
Deneb seemed very embarrassed by the memory, so he decided to smooth things over.
“No, it was just a verification, and…”
“No, that’s not what I’m trying to say. I’m trying to make you realize that you’re misunderstanding me.”
“Misunderstanding?”
Deneb continued in a calm tone, as if reciting a thesis.
“Actually, I was acting that day.”
“……?”
“I wasn’t actually feeling that good, but I could say that I went along with it because I thought you might lose confidence if I showed it. But when I think about it, I realized that you might have a big misunderstanding. Like, I was completely immersed in ecstasy that day.”
“Ah, yes, well.”
“White lies are necessary as a lubricant for human relationships, but if they lead to a misunderstanding, it’s right to correct it.”
“I see.”
“I wasn’t feeling that good. But don’t be too discouraged. It wasn’t that I didn’t feel good at all, so you don’t have to lose your confidence as a man. You might need to put in a little effort, though.”
“Yes, yes, I will strive to improve.”
Siwoo, who seemed to understand what she wanted to say, agreed with her.
Deneb, as if her explanation had worked, hid her completely satisfied expression and said in a gentle tone.
“That’s all I have to say. I’ve prepared a more wonderful meal than usual today, so please enjoy it.”
“Thank you.”
They say daughters resemble their mothers.
Watching the explanation that was worse than not saying anything, which Albiereo would have covered his mouth and swallowed his tears at, Siwoo secretly thought that the twins and the twin countesses might not be that different.
