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.260Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡarXrMU9fF4
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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.260Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKaDOyTirlm
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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.260Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3M8zCPYw3W
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"Yuki," he whispered, his voice a little shaky. "I think Aiko is watching us."260Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq6lVsog4J1
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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.260Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡckcNf8F041
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"Don't worry, Jun," Yuki said, her voice firm. "She can't hurt us."260Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1R7ZsskZ9c
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But Jun couldn't shake the feeling that something was wrong. He felt a sense of dread creeping over him.260Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcuaGPrT78f
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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.260Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHLJzEw4m2K
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"Jun," she said, her voice low and menacing. "I have something for you."260Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkM2K7cn5vI
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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.260Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8lqST5186q
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"What is it?" he asked, his voice hesitant.260Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLeCXxEXGBO
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Aiko smiled, her eyes gleaming. "It's a gift," she said. "I hope you like it."260Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrlZM8xX4AO
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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.260Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiC8D4eNAWW
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"Thanks, Aiko," he said, his voice trembling slightly. "But I don't think I can accept it."260Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9i4iFf0YqX
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Aiko's smile faltered. "Why not?" she asked, her voice tinged with hurt.260Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWbPG3AmxTb
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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."260Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡetI96xeaiD
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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."260Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9scLqDfh64
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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.260Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMPYBZpKQhd
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"I appreciate your feelings, Aiko," he said, trying to be kind. "But I'm happy with Yuki."260Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUiqDDihBn1
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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.260Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYqpANdyahs
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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.260Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5xnnB9P37n
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"What is it, Jun?" she asked, her voice soft. "What did Aiko give you?"260Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJwgHxCVWZ3
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Jun hesitated for a moment before handing her the box.260Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgLxENQUXL8
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"I don't know," he said, his voice trembling slightly. "She just said it was a gift."260Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwAF4UIRqgk
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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.260Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpWfNFAZUrs
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"This is... this is strange," she said, her voice a little shaky. "I don't think we should keep it."260Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1paGvJSXHH
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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.260Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrcu1mt2K48
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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.260Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs51uTJgP7q
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"Jun," she said, her voice urgent. "We need to get out of here."260Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSNIcKENAHg
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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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