"Well, look at the pairing from a somewhat logical perspetive.
[And I do realize this is rather long, for which I apologize.]
I have nothing against Inu-Yasha- in the manga he is really sweet
much of the time- he sort of gets demonized [no pun intended!] on the TV
show, from what I've heard.
...but at the same time, he is sworn to and loves Kikyou. It really
seems that he and Kagome are destined to be close friends, but only
that.
He could never be with Kagome in the long run because there would
always be that small doubt from both of them on whether he saw just her,
or her as a part of Kikyou. I love him as a character- but that pairing
is not meant to be, in my book.
However Kagome strikes me as the type to really need a dependable
significant other. So, we look at the main guys on the IY show- Miroku?
[wrinkles nose] I love him, but no. His con-artist personality- and
lechery- would drive them apart.
Naraku? Don't make me laugh. Sorry, but she'd never fall in love
with him. He's one of the few people I think Kagome truly hates. Kouga?
He's too brash, and far too rough for her. Seriously, a modern girl
living in a big cave with ex-man-eating wolves? It would never happen.
Shippou? He is just itty bitty! And he does seem to have some sort
of familial-esque relationship with Kagome, though whether as brother or
son or cousin is a matter of opinion. Not a romantic possibility.
Sesshoumaru? Yes, I love that pairing, but realistically- she is
human. He'd never truly want her just as she is. Purity of the blood is
very important to him, regardless of whether or not he cares fror Rin.
...Hojo? [laughs] He is sweet, and way too over-confident. She's
made it pretty clear she's not all that interested in him. And how could
she be happy with someone who would never truly understand what she is?
And that's the last of the major guy characters I can recall for that
show. So- I turn my attention to outside of the Inu-Yasha cast.
Of all other anime, Yu Yu Hakusho seems like it would mesh the best
with Inu-Yasha. The existence of Makai would answer the question, "What
happened to all the youkai?" that I'm sure everyone who has read
"Inu-Yasha" has wondered. Sure, the mesh isn't perfect- but I've yet to find
a better one.
And of the YYH cast- well, much as I love Hiei, he's somewhat similar
to Sesshoumaru in anti-human sentiments, regardless of how he slightly
softens to the other SD. Besides, though he watches over Yukina, I
don't think he really wants a family, per se.
Yusuke? His bond with Keiko, in the manga, at least, [I've never seen
either TV show] is what has helped him develop his powers, motivated
him- and his care with her is unquestionable.
Kuwabara? While I don't believe he is as stupid and annoying as
several authors make him out to be, he is not for Kagome. He is too brash,
and from what I've read he clearly cares for Yukina. While somewhat
testosterone-poisoned, he has shown how much he wants to protect her.
That possible couple shouldn't be split.
Koenma, for obvious reasons, is not an option. He's a toddler half
of the time anyway.
...leaving us with Kurama. His perceptiveness, and his gentleness
towards people he cares about, would really help Kagome, who does feel
somewhat insecure and has been inadvertently hurt by many people. He
might even be the first male [demonic or spiritual] she'll meet who
wouldn't attack her in their first meeting! Kagome will be hurt by the loss
of Inu-Yasha, whether he goes to hell or stays in Sengoku Jidai. She
clearly isn't meant to stay there. Kurama would so easily be an anchor
for her- he is a demon who has grown up in modern Japan. He would
understand her powers, and she could be herself- a partially-trained
miko/guardian of the Shikon no Tama, and he could be himself. A demon spirit
who slipped into an embryo before it gained a spirit, and grew up
"human" while changing and growing into his demonic powers.
He needs somewhat who is loyal, who can defend herself, and who would
understand his situation. He cares for humans- his mother is a case in
point- and while he is powerful and occasionally ruthless, he has a
softer side. I have always gotten the impression he is rather lonely. I
mean, look at when he first met Yusuke- he was so grateful to talk to
someone who would trust and listen to him, that he'd tell his story to a
stranger, because at least Yusuke would understand him.
...Who fits the billet better than Kagome? She is caring, powerful,
determined, and fairl attractive. She could help fill the emptiness in
his life. She knows of demons, of power, and cares for people
regardless of what they are. She was willing to stay and help Inu-Yasha even
when he told her he couldn't ask her to, since he had chosen Kikyou.
She is so clearly loyal to the people she cares about. Who would better
appreciate that than Kurama?
I challenge someone to find a better pairing for either of them,
because I have yet to find one!"
Shabopo