Kikyo and Kohaku in “Unfinished Business”

Kikyo

I know why you've come.

Kohaku

(kneels before her) I'm here because I want you to use my shard.

Kikyo

Is that so? I'm aware that you've been following me for quite some time. Do you understand what it will mean if I use your shard? Do you realize what will happen to you?

Kohaku

I understand. I'm willing to sacrifice my life.

Kikyo

Am I to believe, then, that you do not fear death?

Kohaku

I do not.

Kikyo

(thinking) Is life so painful for you that you welcome death? It saddens me greatly to think that if we had met under different circumstances, my only instinct would have been to heal this child's broken soul and encourage him to live his life. But my duty now forbids me from doing that for him. Forgive me, Kohaku.