The school bell rang, signaling the end of another grueling day. Jun, as usual, was the last one to leave the classroom, his nose buried in a book. He was so engrossed in his reading that he didn't notice Yuki standing in the doorway, watching him with a soft smile.172Please respect copyright.PENANAvGZQD8MCbY
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"Jun," Yuki said, her voice surprisingly gentle. "Can I talk to you for a second?"172Please respect copyright.PENANAdyqd4lkPVT
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Jun's heart skipped a beat. Yuki, the school's most popular girl, was talking to him? He quickly closed his book, his cheeks flushing red.172Please respect copyright.PENANAEMPVoym7B7
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"Uh, yeah, sure," he stammered, trying to hide his nervousness.172Please respect copyright.PENANA4IS4iKcFvT
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Yuki took a deep breath. "I... I wanted to ask you something," she said, her eyes meeting his. "Would you... would you like to go out sometime?"172Please respect copyright.PENANAw4maaNtwLd
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Jun's brain went blank. He couldn't believe what he was hearing. Yuki, the girl of his dreams, had just asked him out on a date.172Please respect copyright.PENANAOHtdXzGSQ4
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"I... I don't know," he mumbled, his voice barely a whisper. "I mean, I..."172Please respect copyright.PENANAzau9S61Ypv
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"It's okay if you don't want to," Yuki said, her smile fading. "I just... I thought maybe we could..."172Please respect copyright.PENANAIMzHmQtjW3
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"No, no, it's not that," Jun interrupted, his voice rising in panic. "It's just... I..."172Please respect copyright.PENANAiwCsn8aGA3
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He couldn't finish his sentence. He was too overwhelmed, too afraid to say the wrong thing.172Please respect copyright.PENANA8fZF9Nd8sM
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Yuki's eyes widened in surprise. "Jun, are you... are you okay?" she asked, her voice laced with concern.172Please respect copyright.PENANAIm2ZAi2lXs
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Jun shook his head, unable to speak. He just wanted to disappear, to melt into the floor and escape the awkwardness of the moment.172Please respect copyright.PENANA8BaP33npBK
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"Look, I'm sorry," Yuki said, her voice softening. "I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable. I just... I thought maybe..."172Please respect copyright.PENANAZyDD9HiwBI
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She trailed off, her eyes filled with disappointment. Jun felt a pang of guilt. He wanted to say something, anything, but the words wouldn't come.172Please respect copyright.PENANApD9jMskOBy
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"I'll see you around," Yuki said, turning to leave.172Please respect copyright.PENANAqVlgONWcdQ
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Jun watched her go, his heart sinking. He had blown his chance. He had let his fear and insecurities get the better of him.172Please respect copyright.PENANAu3Ep0UfEv5
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As Yuki walked away, she couldn't help but feel a twinge of sadness. She had been so nervous to ask him out, but she had finally worked up the courage. And now, it seemed like it was all for nothing.172Please respect copyright.PENANA3InC9VDyMr
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"What was that all about?" a voice said from behind her.172Please respect copyright.PENANAzy2BDVkZeG
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Yuki turned to see Hana, her best friend, standing there with a curious expression on her face.172Please respect copyright.PENANASWSGzSi1oT
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"Oh, it's nothing," Yuki said, forcing a smile. "Just a little... misunderstanding."172Please respect copyright.PENANAXgsTC2jOgb
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Hana raised an eyebrow. "Misunderstanding? You were practically blushing when you asked him out."172Please respect copyright.PENANAd3H351JdI4
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Yuki sighed. "I know, I know. He just... he's a little shy. But I'm not giving up on him."172Please respect copyright.PENANAYDN1U3j54B
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Hana grinned. "I knew you had a thing for him."172Please respect copyright.PENANA37JLUQW3sV
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Yuki rolled her eyes. "Don't be ridiculous."172Please respect copyright.PENANA75yYHAHyTP
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But deep down, she knew Hana was right. She had a crush on Jun, and she wasn't going to let this one little misunderstanding stop her. She was determined to win his heart, even if it meant facing her own fears and insecurities.172Please respect copyright.PENANA0hGrDVAE23