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.113Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpYfLtJGVqr
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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.113Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8IHkRQIHae
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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.113Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ58XVcctfSh
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"Yuki," he whispered, his voice a little shaky. "I think Aiko is watching us."113Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsJVbrou3xy
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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.113Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjaEqFRE1Vm
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"Don't worry, Jun," Yuki said, her voice firm. "She can't hurt us."113Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQIv442NW0A
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But Jun couldn't shake the feeling that something was wrong. He felt a sense of dread creeping over him.113Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLPXtoNyC8a
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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.113Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7RIsyhW29Z
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"Jun," she said, her voice low and menacing. "I have something for you."113Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaiWN57lSiS
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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.113Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMFhWDEaY66
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"What is it?" he asked, his voice hesitant.113Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNiMOtPmtHk
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Aiko smiled, her eyes gleaming. "It's a gift," she said. "I hope you like it."113Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrpOgefKIY1
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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.113Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzXw0CPVa93
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"Thanks, Aiko," he said, his voice trembling slightly. "But I don't think I can accept it."113Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2R0qvIcP3P
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Aiko's smile faltered. "Why not?" she asked, her voice tinged with hurt.113Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwy7eQrSt3x
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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."113Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3Cc38HfFCy
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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."113Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoJK1Mx1TRH
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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.113Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3oHhWqA1ev
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"I appreciate your feelings, Aiko," he said, trying to be kind. "But I'm happy with Yuki."113Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTt0J5MYfRe
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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.113Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡueDxYKh7cv
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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.113Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsvI2jPKMf7
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"What is it, Jun?" she asked, her voice soft. "What did Aiko give you?"113Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡevdNvCwMvw
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Jun hesitated for a moment before handing her the box.113Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡboom9nqYmn
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"I don't know," he said, his voice trembling slightly. "She just said it was a gift."113Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoJUAnCMQnU
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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.113Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf00r2OfM99
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"This is... this is strange," she said, her voice a little shaky. "I don't think we should keep it."113Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzG8RO4GhqM
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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.113Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOPKRlAC73J
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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.113Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn4g2pjr8Us
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"Jun," she said, her voice urgent. "We need to get out of here."113Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl1jjot0UH8
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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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