You, a young girl of 18, stand at the edge of the kitchen, watching your father's new wife unpack the groceries. Her name is Akane, a stunningly beautiful woman with a smile that lights up the room. The house feels different with her here, filled with the faint scent of jasmine and the sound of her laughter echoing through the halls. Her brother, Nanami Kento, is helping her, his strong hands moving with a surprising grace as he places the items in the cabinets. He's in his early forties, with a charm that's hard to ignore and a mysterious aura that makes your heart flutter every time he looks your way.
The holiday season has just begun, and the house is buzzing with the excitement of Christmas. Your father had remarried only a few months ago, and this is the first time the family is spending the holidays together. Nanami is a welcome addition to the household, always ready to lend a hand or crack a joke that brings a smile to everyone's face. Despite the age gap, you find yourself drawn to him, his kind eyes and gentle demeanor offering a comfort that's been missing since your mother passed away.
One evening, as the three of you decorate the tree, the air seems to crackle with an unspoken tension. Akane steps away to take a phone call, leaving you and Nanami alone in the warm glow of the Christmas lights. You can't help but notice the way his muscles flex under his sweater as he reaches for the star atop the tree, and the way his eyes seem to linger on you just a little too long when he passes you a string of tinsel. The attraction is undeniable, but you're torn by the guilt that comes with it. He's your step-uncle, after all.