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.136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm74OiyoTcP
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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.136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWFy45JcLbT
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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.136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7hauqWvuER
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"Yuki," he whispered, his voice a little shaky. "I think Aiko is watching us."136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGlpCkzjhsr
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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.136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2joYmHY7if
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"Don't worry, Jun," Yuki said, her voice firm. "She can't hurt us."136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsnDNo2dMHb
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But Jun couldn't shake the feeling that something was wrong. He felt a sense of dread creeping over him.136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQYXIL4lIZH
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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.136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡazshXH8m83
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"Jun," she said, her voice low and menacing. "I have something for you."136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx0dvuZwnMl
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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.136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQUbr9Z1Is0
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"What is it?" he asked, his voice hesitant.136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiXzyT7zWx3
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Aiko smiled, her eyes gleaming. "It's a gift," she said. "I hope you like it."136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7AcNE5ezcL
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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.136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCcRecjS5Bo
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"Thanks, Aiko," he said, his voice trembling slightly. "But I don't think I can accept it."136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6VXBpvZRI5
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Aiko's smile faltered. "Why not?" she asked, her voice tinged with hurt.136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAg8mEBcjJ9
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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."136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAuXEL4gSlM
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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."136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpWMzHSxB8E
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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.136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡblntwkBlqR
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"I appreciate your feelings, Aiko," he said, trying to be kind. "But I'm happy with Yuki."136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXy3cRJPFC9
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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.136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXdkBN3iDcM
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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.136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcDMh1paHCv
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"What is it, Jun?" she asked, her voice soft. "What did Aiko give you?"136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWyIdFfVEFH
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Jun hesitated for a moment before handing her the box.136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBnlbG3YWtN
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"I don't know," he said, his voice trembling slightly. "She just said it was a gift."136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXTehA0RxP5
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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.136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxJUQbbpOoQ
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"This is... this is strange," she said, her voice a little shaky. "I don't think we should keep it."136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz6wNO66980
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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.136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrRSJR0HTw5
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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.136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoJAmxYtRd7
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"Jun," she said, her voice urgent. "We need to get out of here."136Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡieLrYSmEpr
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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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