However, knowing that his teacher Ryotaku MAENO was in need, Ransai sold his favorite books to send some money to him, which shows frugality was not his top priority.
しかし師の前野良沢が困窮しているのを知ると愛読書を売って金に換え、師に送るなどただ倹約に走るだけではない一面もみせている。