Kaoru, being burdened by the secrets concerning his birth, regards Hachi no Miya's way of living as ideal, and often visits his residence, coming to feel deeply attracted to Oigimi, his eldest daughter.
みずからの出生に悩む薫は八の宮の生きかたを理想としてしばしば邸を訪れるうちに、ふとしたことから長女大君に深く心を引かれるようになる。