A notable scene in this novel involves a traditional firefly hunt, and that scene is preceded by another one at a cherry blossom viewing. One character in this novel is proud of her role as the mistress of the junior house in Ashiya. A harrowing flood begins the second part of this novel, which involves one character having recurring nightmares about her former suitor Itakura. That same character looks like a fallen woman due to premature aging, and is named Taeko. Another character in this novel has a blemish over her left eye, which leads to her having trouble attracting suitors. That character's name is Yukiko, and
A notable scene in this novel involves a traditional firefly hunt, and that scene is preceded by another one at a cherry blossom viewing. One character in this novel is proud of her role as the mistress of the junior house in Ashiya. A harrowing flood begins the second part of this novel, which involves one character having recurring nightmares about her former suitor Itakura. That same character looks like a fallen woman due to premature aging, and is named Taeko. Another character in this novel has a blemish over her left eye, which leads to her having trouble attracting suitors. That character's name is Yukiko, and a proposal for her marriage opens this novel. Those two characters are related to Tsuruko and Sachiko, and those four women are the title group of this novel. For ten points, identify this novel by Junichiro Tanizaki.
A notable scene in this novel involves a traditional firefly hunt, and that scene is preceded by another one at a cherry blossom viewing.
The {Makioka Sisters}