Sanuki no Suke’s Diary: Postscript (3)=The Last Episode

 

     "I want to share this diary with someone who mourns the late Emperor with the exact same feelings as I do," I thought. As I pondered who that might be, I realized that virtually everyone mourns him. However, I knew that if I showed it to someone who didn't think highly of me, it would cause trouble if the contents leaked to the public. On the other hand, even if someone were kind to me, it would be pointless if they lacked any influential supporters of their own to stand by us.

     I found myself wishing, "If only there were someone who fit all three criteria." Then it struck me: "Only Lady Hitachi fits them perfectly." Without delay, I sent a carriage to fetch her, and just as I had hoped, she arrived at my residence with genuine ease and comfort. We then continued to talk intimately until the sun went down...