[The Tale of Genji] Wild Blossoms in a Riot of Color

That great man was a dazzling presence. But then, the women whose names live on in the annals of history were no less remarkable. We are merely footnotes to those grand romances, adding color to long stories. But even in an era like this, we have our own dignity. “So what if I become a laughingstock? All I need is to survive in this era.”, Suetsumuhana ← getting the hang of the thoroughly researched writing style √ “To love without end is the road you chose; to live out my days in purity is the road I chose. Our paths differ, so there is nothing more to discuss.” “Oh my, women should pursue love. What joy there is in living a life of romance!” “What does it matter if I’ve known love? My life is better without it.” “Perhaps I never found love, but in the end, I won at life.” “Even if I am destined to be alone all my life, I still believe true happiness exists in this world.” Several women hidden beneath the spotlight tell the vast story from their own perspectives. Please note: 1. They are all supporting characters, while the main characters are just there in the background. If you’re hoping for an especially beautiful woman, the only one you’ll get is the Great Princess from the Uji Chapters. 2. The overall plot sticks fairly close to the original. If a character’s personality differs from the original, it’s because the author’s imagination has gone beyond saving. (I just want to write an ugly woman, so what are you going to do about it?) 3. These are all short stories. Honestly, how could I write a long story about characters who have nothing whatsoever in common? 4. This is an experiment with different styles: each character gets a distinct style.