Genji's older brother, Emperor Suzaku has fallen ill and thought of entering into priesthood, but he hesitates because he feels anxious about the future of his beloved daughter, Onna Sannomiya (the Third Princess), who does not have any guardian.
源氏の兄朱雀帝は病気を患い出家しようとするが、後見人の居ない愛娘女三宮の将来が心配で躊躇している。