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.148Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV7i1bxj2gn
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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.148Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTDBOEX2syb
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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.148Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqJ2dZxd9T6
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"Yuki," he whispered, his voice a little shaky. "I think Aiko is watching us."148Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLOlmuX5vnp
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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.148Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaWP00cnTye
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"Don't worry, Jun," Yuki said, her voice firm. "She can't hurt us."148Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0v6YhGfJYg
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But Jun couldn't shake the feeling that something was wrong. He felt a sense of dread creeping over him.148Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOx9p79HVPf
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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.148Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8IXs1kWV3D
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"Jun," she said, her voice low and menacing. "I have something for you."148Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQuUY5YtymL
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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.148Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1T4XeDcf46
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"What is it?" he asked, his voice hesitant.148Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPnBs2N6AUg
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Aiko smiled, her eyes gleaming. "It's a gift," she said. "I hope you like it."148Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuf9Ue3TvzK
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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.148Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ52mCVlf47v
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"Thanks, Aiko," he said, his voice trembling slightly. "But I don't think I can accept it."148Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4w4bLkV9vi
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Aiko's smile faltered. "Why not?" she asked, her voice tinged with hurt.148Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWpGHPDZ0cK
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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."148Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1oXQNUVGCY
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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."148Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzcyBzXV21m
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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.148Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡflQU7Ugidi
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"I appreciate your feelings, Aiko," he said, trying to be kind. "But I'm happy with Yuki."148Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKvYCyPmf8y
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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.148Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiXCkJtcvIf
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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.148Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfUe7QvfelV
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"What is it, Jun?" she asked, her voice soft. "What did Aiko give you?"148Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlFHm8oJ6u2
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Jun hesitated for a moment before handing her the box.148Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzFhPlyIwtU
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"I don't know," he said, his voice trembling slightly. "She just said it was a gift."148Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgNfxGN4Bcu
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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.148Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEWyN7gfVjE
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"This is... this is strange," she said, her voice a little shaky. "I don't think we should keep it."148Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjuwmxC2nJe
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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.148Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡC4cgv7baGh
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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.148Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkWyejNRCGf
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"Jun," she said, her voice urgent. "We need to get out of here."148Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡObzX78QS4Z
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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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