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Tayu, the nun of his old nurse, told Genji that the Princess Hitachi was living alone and consoling herself by playing the koto, a Japanese lute. The prince was touched by the story and visited her in spring. The moon was beautiful and nearly full. The Princess was regarding the garden and enjoying the delicate fragrance of plum blossoms. Tayu did not mention to her that Genji was near and asked her to play the koto. Though her touch was not particularly distinguished, he found it very pleasing.
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