Niou

Niou

Also Known As: The Third Prince, His Highness of War, His Highness of the Bureau of War, Niou no Miya, San no Miya, Hyōbukyō no Miya, Niou Hyōbukyō, Niou Hyōbukyō no Miya
Gender: M
Age: 15 -
First Introduced: Chapter 42 “The Perfumed Prince”
Relations: Akashi no Himegimi’s son, the third eldest son of the Emperor regnant, Murasaki’s favorite, Naka no Kimi’s husband, Ukifune’s lover, Genji’s grandson, and the friend and rival of Kaoru.
Rank / Office / Title: His Highness, the Third Prince, 37, 40, 41; His Highness of the Bureau of War, His Highness of War, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52
Other Relevant Information: Both Niou and Kaoru’s sobriquets mean “perfume” or “fragrance.”