# Nagarano Otome — Kusamakura character guide

> Nagarano Otome in Kusamakura by Natsume Sōseki.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Nagarano Otome

**First appearance:** 0012-xi

## Who they are

A historical or legendary maiden referenced in the story.

## Relationships

### [The Narrator](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kusamakura_se/characters/narrator)

_romantic_

Nagarano Otome is a young woman who shows romantic interest in the narrator, creating subtle tension.

### [The Woman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kusamakura_se/characters/the_woman)

_rivalry_

Nagarano Otome views the woman as a rival for the narrator's attention and affection.

### [The Woman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kusamakura_se/characters/the_woman)

_rivalry_

Nagarano Otome views the woman as a rival for the narrator's attention and affection.

## In the story

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kusamakura_se/chapters/ii)

The maid of Nagara, a legendary figure who drowned herself over a love dilemma between two suitors. Her grave is near the tea stall.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kusamakura_se/chapters/iii)

Appears in the narrator's dream and her song is heard chanting in the night, haunting the narrator.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kusamakura_se/chapters/iv)

Her legend is discussed; Nami recites lines from the song and offers a contrasting interpretation.

### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/kusamakura_se/chapters/xiii)

Nami's brother, who speaks a single line in the boat and accompanies the party.

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