This is the 12th video explaining The Tale of Genji.

Asagao no Kimi is a unique character in The Tale of Genji.
Her noble determination to draw a line under the guise of refusing to respond to Hikaru Genji's passionate advances leaves a cool and dignified impression in a story filled with many women.

Why did Asagao no Kimi refuse Genji's proposal?

What was deep in her heart?

And what is the meaning behind the morning glory flower?

In this video, we will explain her character and role in the story, alongside the background of Heian literature.

Let's delve deeper into the appeal of Asagao no Kimi, the "unobtainable woman" for Genji.

■Table of Contents
0:00 Introduction
4:29 Main Story (The Life of Tamakazura)
15:57 Recommended Books
19:20 Supplementary Commentary ① Comparison with Oborozukiyo
21:53 Supplementary Commentary ② Comparison with Rokujo no Miyasudokoro
29:12 Supplementary Commentary ③ Comparison with Yugao
32:04 Powerful Sub-Character ★ Minamoto no Naishi (Minamoto no Naishi)
36:29 Asagao no Kimi's Role in The Tale of Genji
43:00 Upcoming Plans

■Recommended Books
Women of the Tale of Genji (NHK Text) – Yukiko Fujii (Author)
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■Videos Mentioned in the Video
・Oborozukiyo👉    • 【源氏物語】朧月夜を徹底解説！本命には選ばれなかったモテモテの美しき令嬢  
・Rokujo no Miyasudokoro👉    • 【源氏物語】六条御息所を徹底解説！生き霊となった悲しき貴婦人  
・Yugao👉    • 【源氏物語】夕顔を徹底解説！光源氏にアプローチした唯一の女と平安時代の悲しい生活事情  
・Murasaki no Ue👉    • 【源氏物語】紫の上を徹底解説！誘拐、処女喪失、事実婚...。光源氏に翻弄された人生  

■Other Women Series
   • 源氏物語  

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