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The scandal of his love affair with Oborozukiyo caused a worse situation for Genji. There was a possibility that he would be exiled. To avoid the worst punishment, he decided go to the Suma coast on his own initiative in the late Third Month.
Before his departure, he visited his father-in-law at night. His carriage was a humble one covered with cypress basketwork, so as not to attract the notice of Kokiden side. He talked of old times with the Minister and To-no-Chujo and lamented the uncertainty of life. His little son Yugiri also aroused his tears. He summoned and spent the night with Chunagon. When the moon in its first suggestion of daylight was most beautiful, he got up to leave. He sat against the railing a corner of the veranda and contemplated the falling cherry blossoms. Chunagon came out to see him off at the door.
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