Ryuu, Fuuma, and Eiji were bored out of their minds in history class. Mr. Tanaka, their teacher, was droning on about the French Revolution, and the only thing keeping them awake was the thought of escaping to the cafeteria for a much-needed snack break.109Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsm2QkHe4W1
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"This is torture," Ryuu whispered to Fuuma, his eyes rolling.109Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZlx4HQZweU
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"Tell me about it," Fuuma replied, burying his face in his textbook.109Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG7YSeBNZQs
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Eiji, lost in his own world, was sketching a portrait of Aoi, the class president, in his notebook. He had a secret crush on her, and he couldn't help but be drawn to her quiet grace and intelligence.109Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcvpNQATDmn
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Suddenly, a loud BANG echoed through the classroom, followed by a plume of smoke billowing from the back of the room. Chaos erupted as students scrambled to their feet, their faces contorted in terror.109Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt8rSUNluvK
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"Fire! Fire!" someone screamed.109Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa80OQdH7Os
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Ryuu, ever the prankster, couldn't resist the opportunity for a good laugh. He grabbed a handful of papers from his desk and threw them into the air, yelling, "Run for your lives!"109Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2XEoXrNpVl
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Fuuma, realizing the situation was far from funny, grabbed Ryuu's arm and pulled him towards the door. "Ryuu, this is not the time for a joke!"109Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgh4O5yActa
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Eiji, still lost in his own world, was oblivious to the pandemonium around him. He continued to sketch Aoi, his eyes fixated on her as she calmly led the students out of the classroom.109Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU0ujk7VFqz
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As they made their way down the hallway, the fire alarm blared, its shrill sound filling the air. Ryuu, unable to resist the urge to add to the chaos, started singing along to the alarm, his voice a high-pitched, off-key rendition of "Smoke on the Water."109Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYJhCxGBRYY
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Fuuma, exasperated, slapped his hand over Ryuu's mouth. "Will you be quiet!"109Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe3cQkNxugW
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"But it's a classic!" Ryuu protested, his eyes sparkling with mischief.109Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5CkO1iYqaa
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They finally reached the schoolyard, where the students were gathering in a confused mass. Ryuu, still chuckling to himself, pointed at the smoke billowing from the classroom window.109Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoc4MXi0ExY
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"I told you it was going to be epic!" he declared, his voice filled with pride.109Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMbJk6bGrH6
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"You're a menace, Ryuu," Fuuma said, shaking his head in disbelief.109Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHOuhJcfMhX
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But as they looked around, they noticed that Aoi was nowhere to be seen. She had disappeared into the smoke-filled classroom, and no one knew where she had gone.109Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrn7YhqJmm6
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"Where's Aoi?" Ryuu asked, his voice suddenly serious.109Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDh2RKdun89
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Fuuma scanned the crowd, his eyes searching for their friend. "I don't know," he said, his voice laced with concern. "Maybe she went back inside?"109Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3fZRb3ibTW
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Ryuu, his sense of humor momentarily forgotten, felt a pang of worry. He couldn't imagine Aoi being in danger, and he was determined to find her.109Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfKPO0Zvr2f
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"We have to find her," he said, his voice firm. "Let's go back inside."109Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsMLUSWtqnQ
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Fuuma, sharing his friend's concern, nodded in agreement. Together, they made their way back towards the classroom, their hearts pounding with a mixture of fear and determination.
Ryuu, Fuuma, and Eiji stood outside the classroom, the air thick with smoke and the sound of the fire alarm ringing in their ears. Aoi was missing, and a sense of worry settled over them. They knew they had to find her, but what had happened to her, and why had she gone to the library? The mystery deepened, and the trio knew their adventure was just beginning.
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