View from the Floating Bridge

by Akauzu-kun

UPDATED! Attempting to continue an old story... ;; Sai reminisces at the match between Touya and Hikaru.

11. For Akira

For Akira...



Like Michinoku prints
Of the tangled leaves of ferns,
It is because of you
That I have become confused;
But my love for you remains.


~Minamoto no Toru




(Note: This is another Heian period tanka poem, 10th century I believe. Michinoku is a poetic Heian term for the Mutsu province, so I guess he's referring to artwork from there.)