I opened my eyes, feeling something strange pressing against my body. My head was surrounded by something soft. The sensation was familiar, and I had a rough idea of what it was.

Grabbing the pudding-like softness that was pressing against both sides of my head, I gently pushed it aside. The heavy objects moved away, and my vision brightened considerably. As I looked around, I saw the familiar setting of the bedroom that had been arranged within the banquet hall.

“Mmm… oh dear, don’t squeeze so hard…”

The voice came, exactly as I had expected. It came from above. I …