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.132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ94tjfbWnuk
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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.132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLTVkdUAfkc
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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.132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvH1TD4Wx1f
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"Yuki," he whispered, his voice a little shaky. "I think Aiko is watching us."132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5kdNf8nX4H
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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.132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ5JyPq5Vla
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"Don't worry, Jun," Yuki said, her voice firm. "She can't hurt us."132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgFQZIXawDo
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But Jun couldn't shake the feeling that something was wrong. He felt a sense of dread creeping over him.132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyHvLFVWv1i
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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.132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7wemLsTJ6D
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"Jun," she said, her voice low and menacing. "I have something for you."132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsQfkMQb4jN
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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.132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqJQDAyD7UV
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"What is it?" he asked, his voice hesitant.132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbS9TAEnqms
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Aiko smiled, her eyes gleaming. "It's a gift," she said. "I hope you like it."132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqaCstAuvEV
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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.132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRfWs11pagk
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"Thanks, Aiko," he said, his voice trembling slightly. "But I don't think I can accept it."132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡclAhtuIuu0
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Aiko's smile faltered. "Why not?" she asked, her voice tinged with hurt.132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9T3XJUPbr1
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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."132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYszaqURPsN
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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."132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡko3YnTQ0jt
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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.132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡex2q7YheF1
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"I appreciate your feelings, Aiko," he said, trying to be kind. "But I'm happy with Yuki."132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7NndLNsFzF
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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.132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpK3wYRAbZ4
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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.132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIB9VeXD2H5
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"What is it, Jun?" she asked, her voice soft. "What did Aiko give you?"132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaJQDq861iF
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Jun hesitated for a moment before handing her the box.132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi4HHeitrNd
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"I don't know," he said, his voice trembling slightly. "She just said it was a gift."132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaVSJ35HnS5
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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.132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHTrlclpV7Q
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"This is... this is strange," she said, her voice a little shaky. "I don't think we should keep it."132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIzr7ok2zFW
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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.132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxYNpzjUhw5
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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.132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMnwJeAFfgi
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"Jun," she said, her voice urgent. "We need to get out of here."132Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyiOGdTJdh0
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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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