[The human emotions weren't just on the surface or something that could be chalked up to lust. No, they were deep - much deeper than she had originally considered. But it made a strange sort of sense.

Without hope, anyone - human or demon - could easily go mad.]

The Shikon no Tama is composed of both good and evil. Perhaps one side would have understood your feelings, but I can guarantee you that the other side would not. It would find a way to bring you to an even more wretched state.

[So many were mistaken about the Jewel.]

I was its protector because I had no desire to acquire it. [And she had the power to calm it into dormancy.] I...didn't want anyone to obtain it and use it wrongly. It's...inevitable that you would forget yourself if you used it. The power would overwhelm you and you would forget how to feel anything for anyone.

[Kikyo releases his hand and gazes at her palms.]

I'm...fragile now. I know I am. But I don't want to see you or anyone else fall prey to its sick desires.