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.203Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcXaYZ2FahR
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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.203Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ84mPebXB5z
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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.203Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4UsTbC1RAq
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"Yuki," he whispered, his voice a little shaky. "I think Aiko is watching us."203Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe21c3c7BrZ
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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.203Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ8y2fA1Ui9
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"Don't worry, Jun," Yuki said, her voice firm. "She can't hurt us."203Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB2SVFojdPY
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But Jun couldn't shake the feeling that something was wrong. He felt a sense of dread creeping over him.203Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi3biFsgl6E
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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.203Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOQlFajcFed
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"Jun," she said, her voice low and menacing. "I have something for you."203Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIUxWtV0Nzx
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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.203Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfMfP05ui5t
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"What is it?" he asked, his voice hesitant.203Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2NBNZ59LwP
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Aiko smiled, her eyes gleaming. "It's a gift," she said. "I hope you like it."203Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwa9RqPD1g5
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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.203Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQoxRXrNhWr
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"Thanks, Aiko," he said, his voice trembling slightly. "But I don't think I can accept it."203Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡviGojUPTci
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Aiko's smile faltered. "Why not?" she asked, her voice tinged with hurt.203Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlci5IR8PIn
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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."203Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ31Am9pSo14
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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."203Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYIdZGxAGws
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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.203Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEqbKNFaHsI
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"I appreciate your feelings, Aiko," he said, trying to be kind. "But I'm happy with Yuki."203Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNzrrpEoGBo
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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.203Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmdwbGrsxDU
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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.203Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgIaL749hAu
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"What is it, Jun?" she asked, her voice soft. "What did Aiko give you?"203Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGRqy11UCXw
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Jun hesitated for a moment before handing her the box.203Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWRV0MIPedw
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"I don't know," he said, his voice trembling slightly. "She just said it was a gift."203Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0TU3K6BVP6
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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.203Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5gFNNloJN7
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"This is... this is strange," she said, her voice a little shaky. "I don't think we should keep it."203Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxtK6RIQgFH
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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.203Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIpLuUYctfT
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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.203Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtEK3PW2ztN
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"Jun," she said, her voice urgent. "We need to get out of here."203Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1uzNP2T4j4
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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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