Ishikawa II

Since Hiro hadn't disclosed the purpose of their meeting, Ishikawa wasn't aware of his intention. So, she couldn't help but wonder if he had requested to meet her because he wanted to see her. 

"We're going to the shopping mall," Hiro responded. 

"Shopping mall? Are you going to shop for something?" she asked feeling a bit puzzled. 

"Yeah, a dress." 

"A dress?"

Ishikawa felt even more puzzled as she heard him, 'Does he need my help with picking him a dress?' she couldn't help but wonder. 

"Yeah, I want you to help me select a dress for a lady." 

'A lady?! Did I hear it right?' she felt a mix of emotions such as shock, rage, and envy. 'There's a woman in his life?'

Her face became pale as she thought about it. At the same time, she felt a burning rage welling up inside her body that made her stomach churn. 

Yet she maintained a composed demeanor as she asked, "A lady?"