Hana found Yuki in the cafeteria, surrounded by her usual group of friends. She waited until Yuki was alone before approaching her.276Please respect copyright.PENANAYJoqpvTcwM
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"Yuki, I need to talk to you about something," Hana said, her voice serious.276Please respect copyright.PENANA7VlypRyX9c
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Yuki raised an eyebrow. "What's up?"276Please respect copyright.PENANAnqp83eI059
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Hana took a deep breath. "It's about Jun," she said. "He's been acting really strange lately, and I think something's wrong."276Please respect copyright.PENANA82FSY1EZJK
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Yuki's eyes widened. "What do you mean?"276Please respect copyright.PENANAEJ8H0GKKu8
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Hana told Yuki about Aiko and the blood-infused chocolate. Yuki listened intently, her expression growing increasingly concerned.276Please respect copyright.PENANAt0BfnmjJbu
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"That's... that's crazy," Yuki said, shaking her head. "I can't believe someone would do that."276Please respect copyright.PENANAaj7VNtBPMv
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"I know," Hana said. "Jun's really scared. He doesn't know what to do."276Please respect copyright.PENANAXtMcZ5rs77
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Yuki thought for a moment. She knew Jun was shy, but she had never imagined he was being harassed by someone like Aiko. She had to help him.276Please respect copyright.PENANAl7E1e72DbW
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"I'm going to talk to Jun," Yuki said, her voice firm. "He needs to know that he's not alone."276Please respect copyright.PENANA4npCztiY6E
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Hana smiled. "Thank you, Yuki. I knew you'd understand."276Please respect copyright.PENANAquHpSCSNnP
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Yuki walked over to Jun, who was sitting alone at a table in the corner of the cafeteria. He looked up when he saw her, his face pale and drawn.276Please respect copyright.PENANA4MAUfenJmF
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"Jun, can I talk to you?" Yuki asked, her voice soft.276Please respect copyright.PENANAuLwuBBcA62
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Jun hesitated. He was still nervous about what had happened the other day, but he couldn't help but feel a sense of relief when he saw Yuki.276Please respect copyright.PENANARUuxO9W8af
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"Sure," he mumbled, looking down at his hands.276Please respect copyright.PENANAcxDYI66Mpi
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Yuki sat down across from him. "I heard about what happened with Aiko," she said. "I'm so sorry."276Please respect copyright.PENANALpWMLZxGbz
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Jun looked up at her, his eyes filled with surprise. "You know?" he asked.276Please respect copyright.PENANAyRy7TU8wzd
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Yuki nodded. "Hana told me. I'm really worried about you."276Please respect copyright.PENANAR7GBcNrxAr
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Jun felt a wave of relief wash over him. He wasn't alone. Yuki cared about him.276Please respect copyright.PENANAh9xTVNbIQE
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"I don't know what to do," Jun said, his voice trembling. "Aiko is really scary."276Please respect copyright.PENANAov60ndxJiD
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Yuki smiled. "Don't worry," she said. "I'll help you."276Please respect copyright.PENANAgf2sjhPU23
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She reached out and took his hand. "We'll figure this out together."276Please respect copyright.PENANAvoDCW8e0ym
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Jun felt a warmth spread through his chest. He had never felt so safe, so protected. He was finally starting to believe that maybe, just maybe, he could find happiness with Yuki.
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