As he worked on the album, Tatsuro would often think of Yumi, and the memories they had made together. He would hum the melody of "Ride on Time", and imagine her dancing in his arms, her eyes shining with excitement. He would picture them driving through the countryside, the wind in their hair, and the sun setting over the hills.
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