The festival was in full swing, and the courtyard was buzzing with activity. Jun and Yuki were busy manning their class booth, selling homemade crafts and snacks. They were having a blast, laughing and joking with their classmates, and enjoying the festive atmosphere.52Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8zmrO1UevU
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Jun was feeling a little more confident now, thanks to Yuki's unwavering support. He was even starting to enjoy the attention he was getting from other girls. But he knew that he only had eyes for Yuki.52Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0I02WGpsEP
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As the night wore on, Jun noticed that Aiko was watching them from across the courtyard. Her eyes were fixed on him, and she had a dark, brooding expression on her face. He felt a shiver run down his spine. He knew she wouldn't let him forget about her.52Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHFRFAzg3ms
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"Yuki," he whispered, his voice a little shaky. "I think Aiko is watching us."52Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡecXDIKxHyO
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Yuki followed his gaze and saw Aiko standing alone in the shadows. Her eyes were fixed on them, and she had a menacing look on her face.52Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0VdxoKFVxB
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"Don't worry, Jun," Yuki said, her voice firm. "She can't hurt us."52Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjIfs4ezz4r
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But Jun couldn't shake the feeling that something was wrong. He felt a sense of dread creeping over him.52Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ76GDNWGFNW
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As they were packing up their booth, Jun noticed that Aiko was walking towards them. Her eyes were fixed on him, and she had a determined look on her face.52Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡES7xVYkExv
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"Jun," she said, her voice low and menacing. "I have something for you."52Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV6tuJGBetL
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She reached into her bag and pulled out a small, intricately carved wooden box. It was beautiful, but something about it made Jun uneasy.52Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOBZI1jUO4W
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"What is it?" he asked, his voice hesitant.52Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9EW36usWsP
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Aiko smiled, her eyes gleaming. "It's a gift," she said. "I hope you like it."52Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtfZFZ6uSIf
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She handed him the box, and Jun hesitated for a moment before taking it. He felt a sense of dread creeping over him.52Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF90PAv7lLW
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"Thanks, Aiko," he said, his voice trembling slightly. "But I don't think I can accept it."52Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyx1N0sjIUG
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Aiko's smile faltered. "Why not?" she asked, her voice tinged with hurt.52Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVvyO7FE3CO
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"I... I don't want to make things awkward," Jun said, trying to find the right words. "I'm happy with Yuki."52Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSO98uDHjKw
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Aiko's eyes narrowed. "You're happy with her?" she asked, her voice laced with bitterness. "But she doesn't love you the way I do."52Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5z44s3SUxn
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Jun felt a pang of guilt. He knew Aiko was obsessed with him, but he couldn't help but feel a little flattered by her attention.52Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzm2R18xRAH
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"I appreciate your feelings, Aiko," he said, trying to be kind. "But I'm happy with Yuki."52Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ50zCkWdm0u
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Aiko turned and walked away, her shoulders slumped with defeat. Jun watched her go, his heart heavy with guilt. He didn't want to hurt her feelings, but he knew he had to be honest with himself. He was in love with Yuki, and he couldn't imagine being with anyone else.52Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd1SZfNixqr
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As Jun turned to face Yuki, he noticed that she was staring at the box in his hand with a look of concern.52Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZuY2CX5qOT
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"What is it, Jun?" she asked, her voice soft. "What did Aiko give you?"52Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8ZhrNcjOzm
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Jun hesitated for a moment before handing her the box.52Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwmZLSqurgt
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"I don't know," he said, his voice trembling slightly. "She just said it was a gift."52Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrQmaeZiCnq
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Yuki took the box and opened it. Inside, she found a small, intricately carved wooden doll. It was beautiful, but something about it made her uneasy.52Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXqcZf5bXdk
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"This is... this is strange," she said, her voice a little shaky. "I don't think we should keep it."52Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjJyBejIHcv
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As she spoke, she noticed a faint, sweet scent emanating from the doll. It was a familiar scent, one she had smelled before. It was the scent of blood.52Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGHRdf5H0T7
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Yuki's eyes widened in horror. She realized what Aiko had done. She had poisoned the doll with her own blood, hoping to use it to harm Jun.52Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwzVvWd8OLZ
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"Jun," she said, her voice urgent. "We need to get out of here."52Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxZAV3uul8q
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She grabbed his hand and pulled him away from the booth. They ran through the crowded courtyard, their hearts pounding in their chests.
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