義父の芸の無理解(むりかい)により心中を試みて盲目(もうもく)になり、親を亡くした過去

At that inn, Kitahachi encountered Osode, a beautiful daughter of a traveling performer who had attempted double suicide due to his adoptive father's severe misunderstanding of art and became blind. Having lost her parents in her tragic fate, Osode was now wandering alone, playing the shamisen. Kitahachi's heart was violently shaken by her sad background and beautiful figure.