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At last, the ceremony of the visit of the Suzaku emperor was decided in the middle of the Twelfth Month. Preliminary rehearsals were conducted. As Genji knew of the relation between the Third Princess and Kashiwagi, Kashiwagi was reluctant to visit Rokujo. Persuaded by his father, the Minister (To-no-Chujo), and strongly invited by Genji, he set out. In front of visitors, Genji talked to him amiably, which made him uncomfortable.
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