The Tale of Genji
Murasaki finally dies after four years of illness. What was her dying wish and how did Genji react to it?
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Murasaki has been very ill for the last four years, and she continues to ask his permission to become a nun. Genji continues to refuse, because he does not want Murasaki to leave him. Murasaki dies and Genji realizes his mistake. He is very distraught over this and Yugiri calls a priest to see if it's possible to administer the rights to Murasaki in an attempt to make things right.