The spirit of Murasaki Shikibu appeared before Agui no Hoin (Choken), who was on his way to Ishiyama-dera Temple, and said that she had written the Tale of Genji, but did not hold a memorial service for it and therefore she could not rest in peace.
石山寺へ参詣途中の安居院法印（澄憲）のもとに紫式部の霊があらわれ、自分は源氏物語を書いたが、その供養をしなかったため成仏できないと訴える。