Ukifune was given a residence in Uji by Kaoru, but she had a relationship also with Nioumiya when he stole into her residence in Kaoru's absence and was torn between two noble men who were in strong contrast each other.
浮舟は薫の手で宇治に囲われるが、彼の留守に忍んできた匂宮とも関係を持ってしまい、対極的な二人の貴人に愛される板ばさみに苦しむ。