The gowns he had given me were so conspicuous they would certainly attract attention. I would have to wear them under my own dark robes, awkward though that was.

To wear your gowns—
Love tokens from the distant past,
Now tears stain dark sleeves. [4.22]

sad girl



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From The Confessions of Lady Nijō, translated by Karen Brazell - About this site