"A love triangle, then?" [ the old man chuckled] "Ah, young love is a fickle thing, and complicated. I remember back when I first met my lovely Shiki, all those years ago... Maybe you just need time to clear you hdead and think things overs . Here, why don't you take your friend out on a ride."
"Are you sure?"
"Of course! It'll do ya good, my young firecracker!" [He went to get the riding equpitment]

[Hitomi sighed and shook her head] "How disappointmeing... Oh well. Sayaka is my friend, and I am happy for her. I hope things will turn out well..." [But negative thoughts about the situation kept emerging in her mind. And as a chill suddenly appeared in the air, a girl's voice whispered to her, strengthening those negative feelings...