Inuyasha came back towards evening. When he saw the full jewel Kagome had slung around his neck, he winced a little. Kagome noticed Inuyasha’s reaction and looked at him. "Shippo brought me the last splinters earlier ... now he's complete ..." she said to Inuyasha.
The rest of the time was also relatively quiet. Before the sun had set, Inuyasha went outside. Kagome followed him after a while. Inuyasha sat in a meadow a good distance from the village, leaning her back against a tree, staring into the air. It was a new moon. Kagome sat silently next to Inuyasha. They sat like that for a long time without saying a word. "Why did you come here? “Inuyasha finally asked. "I just didn't want to be so alone ... Besides ... I want to talk to you. I want to talk to you." “Answered Kagome. “And you have to do that now of all times?“Inuyasha said snuggly. "I'm sorry. Then I'll go again if you don't want me to keep you company. “Kagome got up and turned around. "No wait. It was not meant like that. “Inuyasha got up too. “I want you to stay, Kagome. “Inuyasha had put a hand on her shoulder to hold her back. "Because of the jewel? “Kagome wanted to know tonelessly. "Of course not. I want you to stay with me, please. It's okay if you want to talk to me now, as long as I don't have my strength back. Inuyasha pleaded. Without another word, Kagome sat down again. Inuyasha dropped into the grass next to Kagome. "Why did you want to talk to me? " asked he. "Because of ... the jewel ... Now that it's finally complete, you want to become a demon as soon as possible, right? "Kagome’s look became a little sadder. “I don't know if that would be the right decision.I've thought about it a lot over the past few days. If I use the jewel to become a demon, we could never see each other again. I don't want to risk your life. Besides, I don't know if I'll even remember anyone, including you. And ... I don't want to forget you, Kagome. In addition, the jewel would then continue to exist. “Inuyasha replied. Kagome's eyes widened when she heard this from Inuyasha. She thought about it for a long time. But she was exhausted and quickly fell asleep. Inuyasha let Kagome rest. As he looked at her, his gaze fell again on the jewel around her neck. He couldn't resist the temptation to take it. Inuyasha held out her hand and was startled when Kagome suddenly moved. Fortunately she was still asleep, but seemed to be dreaming. Inuyasha calmed down again and took the jewel.
Kagome woke up. Meanwhile the sun had risen.She was still lying on the meadow, but there was no sign of Inuyasha. When Kagome automatically reached for the jewel, as she often did to make sure it was still there, she winced. The jewel was no longer there! She frantically searched everything around her. Maybe it just fell down on her. She was terrified that she had lost it or that a demon might have stolen it. “Leave it alone, Kagome. You won't find him. “Inuyasha said calmly. Kagome looked around but found it nowhere. ’How does he know what I'm looking for ?! ’It shot through Kagome’s head. Inuyasha was hiding behind a tree a few meters from Kagome. "How so? What does this mean? Did you ...?! “Called Kagome. "Yes. I admit I took the jewel off you last night. “Inuyasha paused for a moment. "And used. “Kagome was startled. "That means then ... that our ways will part here ... now that you have reached your goal ..." said Kagome sadly.“I hardly think so. "Inuyasha replied and stepped out from behind the tree behind which he had been hiding. “Quite the opposite. “He added. Kagome spun on the spot. At the sight that was presented to her, her mouth stayed open and she stared into Inuyasha's brown eyes in disbelief. "Inuyasha, you ... just for ..." Kagome stammered. “Yes, quite right. Only for you. “Answered Inuyasha and went to Kagome.
Meanwhile, Sango, Shippo, Miroku and Kirara had returned. Shippo saw Kagome standing in the meadow and immediately wanted to run to her. But before he had even taken a step, Miroku grabbed his tail and held Shippo up in the air. He hadn't just noticed Kagome. "Hey! What's that supposed to mean? Let me down! "Shippo called, but Miroku didn't respond. "Inuyasha is a ... human ?! “Asked Sango, surprised. "He's a half-demon, already forg-" said Moroku.“It is day, you idiot! "Interrupted Sango. “And Inuyasha transforms at the new moon, that is, at night. “Add Shippo. "Oh, uh, right ..." replied Miroku. “Come on, let's go to the village. I heard Kaede should be there too. "Suggested Sango. "Yes, good. Let's go. “Miroku agreed. "Hey! But I want to go to Kagome! Shippo shouted indignantly. “We'd better leave Kagome and Inuyasha alone now, Shippo. I have a premonition ... "Miroku explained. Sango nodded. Shippo didn't understand anything anymore. They made their way into the village with an insulted Shippo in tow. “You don't need to act like that. We believe you want to see Kagome. But for now it would be inappropriate to disturb Inuyasha and Kagome. Even if you don't understand that yet, I think I know what's going on. “Sango tried to cheer Shippo. “You can go to her afterwards, for sure.It's not a permanent ban. "Said Miroku. "If you think so ..." Shippo muttered.
"What do you say?! Inuyasha human ?! “Kaede asked surprised. "Yes. We and why we don't know. I am only telling what we saw. "Explained Miroku. “And you are quite sure that it was Inuyasha? And that he really was human? “Kaede bored on. "Yes for sure. It was clearly Inuyasha, and he was human! We know what we saw! Besides, who else would it have been? "Replied Sango. "Uh, well ... I don't know ..." Kaede admitted defeat.
Inuyasha sat next to Kagome. "Kagome ... there is something I haven't told you until now ..." he began. "Hm? What? “Kagome asked surprised and looked at Inuyasha expectantly. He took another deep breath and then continued. "Well ... at first I didn't want to believe it and kept denying it because I somehow didn't think it was possible ... but over time it became clear to me and I had to admit that I was gradually becoming more and more ... fell in love with you ... just ... I never had the courage to tell you.I've never loved anyone like you ... "Inuyasha confessed. Kagome winced a little when he said what she was apparently thinking. "... not even Kikyo. “Inuyasha blushed a little. Kagome smiled. "You know ... I also kept a secret for myself ... I realized a long time ago that there is someone who loves you for who you are. And that someone ... I am. “Said Kagome and sighed softly. Now Inuyasha smiled. Kagome leaned against Inuyasha and enjoyed his presence as she looked up at the sky. "Kagome? “Inuyasha asked. "Hm? "Kagome’s gaze slid back to Inuyasha. Before she could utter a sound, Inuyasha had leaned over to Kagome and kissed her. Kagome was a little surprised at first, but finally returned the kiss. ’How much I had longed for it ...’ Inuyasha thought. "That's nice. “Kagome muttered, barely audible.Inuyasha winced. Obviously, without realizing it, he had not only thought his thoughts but had also spoken them out loud. “You, Inuyasha? “Asked Kagome after a while. "What? “-“ Shouldn't we just go back to the village and see the others? Besides, I could use a bite to eat .. ”Kagome wanted to know. Inuyasha was a little disappointed. He wanted to stay there longer with Kagome, but saw that none of it worked. "Eh, yes, all right. You're right. “Inuyasha answered with a slight smile. They got up and made their way back to the village together, hand in hand. “Here they come. "Said Shippo. “If you don't speak of the devil. “Replied Miroku. The group ate together in one of the huts. "Tell me ... what will become of us now? Now that we've collected the splinters? “Sango wanted to know. “And where the jewel of the four souls no longer exists.“Added Kaede and looked at Inuyasha. "Well ... I for one thing will go back to my time and continue my normal life ..." answered Kagome. “Hey, I don't want you to go and leave me, not forever ..! "Inuyasha replied and looked at Kagome in dismay. “I can't and I won't, Inuyasha. Not after what happened earlier. “Kagome smiled. "What is it about? "Miroku whispered curiously to Inuyasha. “You don't need to know that! That does not concern you! “Inuyasha snapped at him snuggly. "Understand. I have such a faint guess as to that. "Muttered Miroku. When everyone had finished eating, they got up and went out together. Outside, Inuyasha turned back to Kagome. "Hey, Kagome. If you go back to your time now, then we'll see each other even less than we already do. There are no more splinters to look for, and no Naraku to fight.But ... I want to spend more time with you, as much as possible ... where we are now .. "he said and threw Miroku a hostile look over his shoulder, because Inuyasha knew that Miroku was listening attentively. And Inuyasha firmly believed that it was none of his business what had happened and what Inuyasha wanted to say to Kagome. Besides, Kagome knew, even if Inuyasha didn't finish the sentence. “You can come and see me at any time, as long and as often as you want. I want to be with you too. "Replied Kagome and gave Inuyasha a kiss. “I was absolutely correct with my assumption. "Stated Miroku, but got a strange look from Sango.
On the same day, Kaede, Inuyasha, Kagome, Sango, Kirara, Shippo and Miroku made their way to Kaede’s village. But nobody stayed there long.
Sango went back to search for Kohaku with Kirara, Miroku returned to the shrine and the priest where he had grown up, and Kagome went back to her time.So only Inuyasha and Shippo stayed with Kaede. Kagome went back to school in the meantime and had to listen to the most impossible story her grandfather had made up to excuse her. But what surprised her even more was that Inuyasha was waiting for her after school. “Inuyasha, what are you doing