One instance of Yasuo’s modernity conflicting with nature is represented in this phrase: “Perhaps out of disappointment, the hornet turned its stinger toward the skin at Yasuo’s wrist—and drove it in with all its might.” Yasuo’s plan was debunked by the one thing he had such overwhelming confidence in– modernness and trendiness, specifically his prized possession, a “watch with a luminous dial”. The fact that he was betrayed by the one thing he treasured most is evidence of how opposed the gods of nature were towards him, almost as if Yasuo is nature’s worst enemy, which is fitting towards the constant conflict between him and Shinji, and could almost suggest that Shinji is one with nature. This constant representation of Shinji’s connection with nature by Mishima shows that Mishima is trying to tell the reader that the gods of nature are in Shinji’s favour, and that nature played a big part in bringing Hatsue and Shinji together.