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.291Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg4aoBHXQG9
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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.291Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz1A6Z5lOx5
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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.291Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmLUSuVkSty
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"Yuki," he whispered, his voice a little shaky. "I think Aiko is watching us."291Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEZKRowSGXm
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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.291Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2q2JsuJkjX
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"Don't worry, Jun," Yuki said, her voice firm. "She can't hurt us."291Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡehWVRnNNzn
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But Jun couldn't shake the feeling that something was wrong. He felt a sense of dread creeping over him.291Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD9OAVDDd28
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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.291Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡswICyTDxPY
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"Jun," she said, her voice low and menacing. "I have something for you."291Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXgi0z0kNQN
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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.291Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAnoRBVOHSW
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"What is it?" he asked, his voice hesitant.291Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyaAElJjy3D
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Aiko smiled, her eyes gleaming. "It's a gift," she said. "I hope you like it."291Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2wOZqJ6oYX
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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.291Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsRrlwIxJJH
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"Thanks, Aiko," he said, his voice trembling slightly. "But I don't think I can accept it."291Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgDDnkJGuMk
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Aiko's smile faltered. "Why not?" she asked, her voice tinged with hurt.291Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXu7HYQkJ30
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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."291Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGXmjOStOP2
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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."291Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjfBgiHRTjB
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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.291Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ39AizaFCMH
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"I appreciate your feelings, Aiko," he said, trying to be kind. "But I'm happy with Yuki."291Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSNkk1tbCTj
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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.291Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvtYCC2t5l3
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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.291Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa8hqkCrekJ
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"What is it, Jun?" she asked, her voice soft. "What did Aiko give you?"291Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0LlR9nlRcI
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Jun hesitated for a moment before handing her the box.291Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF4t9xdmpTz
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"I don't know," he said, his voice trembling slightly. "She just said it was a gift."291Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyT2wpLd723
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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.291Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtLlP2p4Pnp
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"This is... this is strange," she said, her voice a little shaky. "I don't think we should keep it."291Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFMIVNRnTO1
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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.291Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnG24TRXsFG
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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.291Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfl2Dk2ascA
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"Jun," she said, her voice urgent. "We need to get out of here."291Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxKZ4f93sjr
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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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