 He regards "bisexuality" as a counter to "violent feelings of jealousy", as it enriches a relationship and leaves jealousy no foothold.Kawai regards the author's intent in "Torikaebaya" as pursuing an aesthetic, rather than writing "a sentimental story spiced with erotic scenes".Kawai suggests that the author of Torikaebaya sought to improve on the aesthetic of "The Tale of Genji" by imbuing their characters with "the virtues of each sex".