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.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7L1xG90u5j
244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx78N7AfX6A
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.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbzuWZ9bx8S
244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFb7exR1GwF
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.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0lI2ZdWGp7
244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKMf3NvwTTy
"Yuki," he whispered, his voice a little shaky. "I think Aiko is watching us."244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeitt8Jwizm
244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf0uJaEdpsn
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.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcQ2FEPOKOD
244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtl1syvlzJl
"Don't worry, Jun," Yuki said, her voice firm. "She can't hurt us."244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7q4Oh3tU96
244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFLspQ4sw6o
But Jun couldn't shake the feeling that something was wrong. He felt a sense of dread creeping over him.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyK0GIxVAsp
244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOsmAEe8tVc
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.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4im6yYwcqn
244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8blNhKGiKI
"Jun," she said, her voice low and menacing. "I have something for you."244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcRVm0F6P4A
244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7or8Yc4qos
She reached into her bag and pulled out a small, intricately carved wooden box. It was beautiful, but something about it made Jun uneasy.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaqWigO9WHX
244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaTXzIk6IrH
"What is it?" he asked, his voice hesitant.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSAxTccOEjd
244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy9owhzT7aU
Aiko smiled, her eyes gleaming. "It's a gift," she said. "I hope you like it."244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQa5exyzAeD
244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡI0CS5lHcH5
She handed him the box, and Jun hesitated for a moment before taking it. He felt a sense of dread creeping over him.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYu0qNvlLxh
244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRbNypjmRZH
"Thanks, Aiko," he said, his voice trembling slightly. "But I don't think I can accept it."244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi3w6s6U2oA
244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjsHxdXdWE9
Aiko's smile faltered. "Why not?" she asked, her voice tinged with hurt.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwvoUUSW092
244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5xQG9fseoQ
"I... I don't want to make things awkward," Jun said, trying to find the right words. "I'm happy with Yuki."244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBPIQ1K8hbT
244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjqXM5k1lWa
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."244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzLtlE47ZeT
244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN1mrkvTZAN
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.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMyORvDVcug
244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzep8ymEciQ
"I appreciate your feelings, Aiko," he said, trying to be kind. "But I'm happy with Yuki."244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwRhcNEwJ6D
244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4iTeRXyOCU
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.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9nGbXlPFIm
244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6LHbtGxh7K
As Jun turned to face Yuki, he noticed that she was staring at the box in his hand with a look of concern.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsI0sS7kZRB
244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmv0EflJAHL
"What is it, Jun?" she asked, her voice soft. "What did Aiko give you?"244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuuN7SIEyYN
244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBOiltwj06F
Jun hesitated for a moment before handing her the box.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV48tqgcZhD
244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSlgCKFImwu
"I don't know," he said, his voice trembling slightly. "She just said it was a gift."244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKjTt9sPLJk
244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrqiBPeYT90
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.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ36VInc8QHr
244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ19Ds5CAjT7
"This is... this is strange," she said, her voice a little shaky. "I don't think we should keep it."244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZogUY2HV39
244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAcC8vxKRwQ
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.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf1ww7DOayv
244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm8FR9Stxk3
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.244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmNs4LyGn4A
244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbJxoqlRXU2
"Jun," she said, her voice urgent. "We need to get out of here."244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcpEe00Apy5
244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnEX58iugkL
She grabbed his hand and pulled him away from the booth. They ran through the crowded courtyard, their hearts pounding in their chests.
244Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbfW37US55o
