[Chun Shine]”Variability” Reminder 41st Mahiro pulls back the curtain on Hikaru Genji’s life Mistrust grows at Michinaga’s “transformation” Kikyo’s anger prompts Mahiro to write a “diary” – Art exhibition navigation

Hikaru Genji steps as he approaches the terminal station. Meanwhile, Michigan will …

1011 (Hirohiro 8th year). My name is Mahiro, and I am working on writing The Tale of Genji. The heroine Murasaki no Ue, Hikaru Genji’s beloved wife and a central figure in the story, dies in chapter 39, “Goho”, and a heartbroken Hikaru Genji becomes more inclined towards Buddhism. The story of Hikaru Genji goes from the peak of prosperity achieved in Chapter 33, “Wisteria Leaf,” to the final destination in the blink of an eye.

When Michinaga is shocked to hear that the heroine, Murasaki Ue, has died, he simply tells Michinaga, “If you think that everyone will eventually go to Yomiji Road, I think it would be more sometimes easy if it ended soon.” Mahiro Noke. It made me feel like I was in a masterful position.

It was what Mahiro was writing in front of Michinaga in the first half of Chapter 40, “Phantom.”

This is the last chapter in “The Tale of Genji” where Hikaru Genji is shown before his death.

Hikaru Genji, whose heart is not here because of the absence of Murasaki. There was Onna Sannomiya, who became the legal wife of Hikaru Genji after he reached middle age, painful for Murasaki Ue, who had lived with Hikaru Genji since childhood. However, when Hikaru Genji visited Onna Sannomiya, he recalled the snowy morning (episode from “Wakanaue”) when Murasaki noue tried to act kind so that Murasaki noue would understand how painful it was.

Hikaru Genji’s lifestyle conveys to the reader a sense of unimaginable horror from the peak days of his prosperity. Murasaki Shikibu’s handwriting is clear, interspersed with skillful songs that reflect her state of mind. A big twist in a great story is just around the corner.

Important Cultural Property “The Tale of Genji Colored Paper Illustrated Book: Tameyori Reizei’s Illustrated Words” Kyoto National Museum Collection
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Taiga drama “Hikaru Kimi e”, the 41st episode of “Yuragi”. As if to match Hikaru Genji’s life, Michinaga’s life also contained a series of episodes where, as the title suggests, he reached a peak and evidently began to wander.

Mahiro grows more suspicious of Michinaga’s “transformation”.

Fujiwara no Michinaga Imperial Prince Atsuyasu, who was the first palace of Emperor Ichijo, rejected and installed his grandson, Imperial Prince Atsunari, who was the second palace, as the eastern palace (successor of the emperor).

Is Michinaga’s attitude towards greater power clearly based on a methodology to achieve his ideals, or is power an end in itself? Two people who knew Michinaga well began to look at him suspiciously. Mahiro and Yukinari Fujiwara (Daichi Watanabe).

Mahiro asks Michinaga directly when he visits Fujitsubo. “Why did you go beyond logic and occupy Atsushi-sama in the eastern palace? Why did you choose to have more power?”

“I did it to fulfill my promise to you. I know my methods were forced, but I always had my promise to you in my heart. I still am.”

“I think only you can understand that.”

Is it anger, disbelief, doubt, or resignation? Mahiro looked at Michinaga with an indescribable look and didn’t say a word. Maybe he was trying to ask, “Do you really want to keep that promise?”

“You have a mission” appealed to Mahiro (from the 10th episode “Moonlit Conspiracy”. Aired on March 10)

A “promise” made a quarter of a century ago

“bet”. In the play, it takes place in 986 (Kanwa 2), which is exactly a quarter of a century ago. Michinaga is still around 20 years old, while Mahiro is still a teenager. After Naohíde’s death, her life changed. When Michinaga suggests that they leave the capital and live together, Mahiro says, “Michigan has a mission to lead a better government so that no one is killed in an unreasonable way like Naohide.”“Michigan-sama was born. into a noble family to change this country.” Michinaga must have taken these words deep into his heart and said, “Focus on the world that Mahiro wants,” and continued to walk the path until now. However, at this point, are Michinaga’s actions intended to fulfill this “promise”?

The moon doesn’t even show its face

The scene of Mahiro and Michinaga looking up at the moon has been seen many times since the first episode.

However, the moon was hidden behind clouds and did not show its face clearly. This is probably the first time I’ve seen a scene like this.

It was a symbol of the relationship between the two people, which had become sensitive.

Yukinari also lost her patience.

Yukinari, who did everything for Michinaga, sometimes even interfering with his own faith, began to annoy Michinaga. The trigger was Prince Atsuyasu’s behavior.

I wanted to be closer to Akiko, with whom I had lived for many years, so I climbed over the blinds and met her face to face.

When Michinaga heard this, he changed his mind.

Yukinari was surprised when he was ordered to “ensure that Lord Atsuyasu never ascends to the Imperial Palace again.”

“As the former emperor’s first prince, I cannot do that,” he argued against Michinaga. But Michinaga didn’t listen.

“Chugu-sama will also be the mother of the nation (mother of the emperor) in the future. If something were to happen, it would be a big deal.”What Micinaga had in mind was “The Tale of Genji.” It probably refers to Hikaru Genji, Kashiwagi, Fujitsubo, and Onna Sannomiya, all worried about their unjust actions. Michinaga is too fond of Mahiro’s story. And I start to feel that I take too much care of my family.

Yukinari, expressing Michinaga’s wishes, reluctantly suggested that Emperor Ichijo reject Imperial Prince Atsuyasu and install Imperial Prince Atsunari in the Imperial Palace. Yukinari must have felt sorry for Prince Atsuyasu. As expected, I was running out of patience.

“I’m afraid the Left Minister has taken too much from Lord Atsuyasu. I feel sorry for Lord Atsuyasu.”

“Are you going to lecture me?”

Michinaga was more assertive than ever. In the past, Michinaga would have at least asked himself, “Maybe there is something wrong with me,” if Yukinari, someone he trusted, had warned him. Yukinari is unflinching and unfazed by Michinaga’s attitude.

“The Minister of the Left is acting strangely.” I quickly got up from my seat. Fierce words from Yukinari, the person he trusts the most. What did Michinaga hear?

Revival of “Shiko’s Salon,” a collection of historical female literary figures

Emperor Ichijo dies, and Akiko is heartbroken. I entrusted that feeling to the song.

It is said that when a child sees a young child picking a dianthus flower without knowing that his father left behind, tears fall. A “Nadeshiko” is a “Nadeshiko,” or a carefully raised beloved child. This is a masterpiece that skillfully conveys her feelings for her husband and children, and shows her loving personality and education.

A “Waka Poetry Meeting” was held at Mahiro’s idea to make Akiko positive. This was a great event with all the female literary figures who left their mark on history.

I don’t know who to tell, but I hope there are people who appreciate the beauty of autumn leaves with the same feeling that I have. (From Akazomeemon, Meiji Shoin “Waka Bungaku Taikei 20”)

I didn’t really put much effort into it last night, but as I looked at it, the autumn moon became a beautiful cloud with tears.

How beautiful is the moon on an autumn night. It’s so clear and obvious that I feel like I can’t see anything in it – not even the feelings of pain and longing for that person I secretly feel for – and I feel a little ashamed. (From Izumi Shikibu, Kasama Shoin “Izumi Shikibu Collection Complete Interpretation”)

The autumn theme reflects everyone’s individuality. For a while I thought “Akiko’s Salon” was finally back. Kikyo appeared as he poured cold water on me.

Strong and encouraging words he forces Mahiro to write “that diary”.

Kikyo says that he has given Akiko something from Imperial Prince Atsuyasu. However, it is clear from the beginning that his purpose was to express his feelings to Akiko and Mahiro.

“It’s all well and good for Atsuyasu-sama,” Akiko said with strong sarcasm, as if to say she was cold. “I never imagined I’d have this much fun,” he said, criticizing the late Emperor Ichijo’s lack of crying. Even when Akazomeemon urges him to compose a song, he simply says, “This is not where I would want to compose a song.”

Mahiro is stunned. I couldn’t help but pick up the brush. “Sei Shonagon is a terrible person with a proud face.”

This is probably the most famous passage in Murasaki Shikibu’s diary.

This sharp criticism of characters stands out from the “Murasaki Shikibu Diary”, which has a strong introspective tone throughout. The background behind Murasaki Shikibu’s writing with such a strong touch remains a matter of great literary historical interest. Surely, if something as horrible as Kikyo’s behavior happened this time, Murasaki Shikibu would be excited. I think this is Mr. Oishi’s own image.

There was a scene like this once… Will the relationship between Kikyo and Mahiro return to normal?

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