This is one of the novels written by Soseki Natsume which was carried on Asahi newspaper on 1907. Although there is a tradition parents choose women's husband, Fujio, a heroine, decides to marry with a man she loves. But the brother in law doesn't allow her to do that. Ono whom Fujio wants to marry cannot make a decision whether to marry with Fujio who has a strong sense of self-esteem or a mild woman, Sayoko.This novel describes woman's thoughts and egoism.