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.70Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRtoPWKdN7I
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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.70Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNuAnovvLrB
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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.70Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdb76koupUe
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"Yuki," he whispered, his voice a little shaky. "I think Aiko is watching us."70Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpHLMRdRInn
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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.70Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm8AyaJ9jgv
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"Don't worry, Jun," Yuki said, her voice firm. "She can't hurt us."70Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAj1LrvpJaa
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But Jun couldn't shake the feeling that something was wrong. He felt a sense of dread creeping over him.70Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfkqvdjZSaP
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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.70Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3fd0iIWJTs
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"Jun," she said, her voice low and menacing. "I have something for you."70Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjZTufOjgMM
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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.70Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUQ35BvPzMO
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"What is it?" he asked, his voice hesitant.70Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHgFQE0TPQZ
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Aiko smiled, her eyes gleaming. "It's a gift," she said. "I hope you like it."70Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiWFAnht5c7
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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.70Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG83T8NMfWT
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"Thanks, Aiko," he said, his voice trembling slightly. "But I don't think I can accept it."70Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPKO198MnDo
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Aiko's smile faltered. "Why not?" she asked, her voice tinged with hurt.70Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqiyZwRJapT
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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."70Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZvTl4lUM8T
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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."70Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnVjfQ3jp3g
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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.70Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡimgdt8vcfQ
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"I appreciate your feelings, Aiko," he said, trying to be kind. "But I'm happy with Yuki."70Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBtwKF1hw1E
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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.70Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNjbXJSVOfb
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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.70Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzwReYZNAHs
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"What is it, Jun?" she asked, her voice soft. "What did Aiko give you?"70Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw6IDfRURXB
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Jun hesitated for a moment before handing her the box.70Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJBFFAHZDyH
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"I don't know," he said, his voice trembling slightly. "She just said it was a gift."70Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdWDWeeqyFp
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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.70Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVpMomfGnTL
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"This is... this is strange," she said, her voice a little shaky. "I don't think we should keep it."70Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUUYCR6yudB
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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.70Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIn6tEJRL4C
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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.70Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtiUvUSeIDm
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"Jun," she said, her voice urgent. "We need to get out of here."70Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpIgJakTfmZ
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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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