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.138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmk5AqcV66d
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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.138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ067b8F0Bdy
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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.138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7sZFHgfO8J
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"Yuki," he whispered, his voice a little shaky. "I think Aiko is watching us."138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeyDfqnws2r
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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.138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx1xtmG0hDX
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"Don't worry, Jun," Yuki said, her voice firm. "She can't hurt us."138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8K0iFFucjw
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But Jun couldn't shake the feeling that something was wrong. He felt a sense of dread creeping over him.138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpArxuy6AvX
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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.138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ01Q7RE2EWT
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"Jun," she said, her voice low and menacing. "I have something for you."138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMOOjpb23cB
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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.138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGL9M5GJRtI
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"What is it?" he asked, his voice hesitant.138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3s0lRHhL84
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Aiko smiled, her eyes gleaming. "It's a gift," she said. "I hope you like it."138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzimgAaG0tM
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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.138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ22166Ws7Pp
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"Thanks, Aiko," he said, his voice trembling slightly. "But I don't think I can accept it."138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSvdp2p7kAC
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Aiko's smile faltered. "Why not?" she asked, her voice tinged with hurt.138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr8nfTdT5N6
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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."138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTrjZR83rLg
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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."138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoEq28n8Sx6
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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.138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj03tl1Uk04
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"I appreciate your feelings, Aiko," he said, trying to be kind. "But I'm happy with Yuki."138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhdHSs4muZe
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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.138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyxel464E5C
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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.138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx0dikM3m1E
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"What is it, Jun?" she asked, her voice soft. "What did Aiko give you?"138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnul70ewCFY
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Jun hesitated for a moment before handing her the box.138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr6qy1K6HcY
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"I don't know," he said, his voice trembling slightly. "She just said it was a gift."138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF66DW5MCXS
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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.138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLlmqrsz1In
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"This is... this is strange," she said, her voice a little shaky. "I don't think we should keep it."138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVvw7tMgwWy
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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.138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj2O04s7YFY
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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.138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOjLM099obp
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"Jun," she said, her voice urgent. "We need to get out of here."138Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLHyuSRZBXg
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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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