Fireflies


Unaware that Genji had arranged it, Prince Hotaru was delighted to receive a positive invitation from Tamakazura. The seat for the prince was prepared in front of her, just separated by curtains. Genji had earlier put a large number of fireflies in a cloth bag. Now he released them. Prince Hotaru was certain to look in Tamakazura’s direction. Genji wanted him to suspect her. The prince was excited to feel that she sat so close to him.