Houjou

宝条

Hojo is a boy at Kagome's school who develops a massive crush on her. He firmly believes she is constantly ill and goes out of his way to bring her items to help her feel better.
After Inuyasha forced Kagome back to her own time, Kagome went on an actual date with Hojo. However, she was so worried about Inuyasha's wounds that she ran out of the restaurant in the middle of the date to try and return to the past. She often tries to convince herself that she really loves Hojo, but she always seems to choose Inuyasha over Hojo when given the option.
On a side note, Hojo's ancestor, Hojo Akitoki, appears in the past, and he is also in love with Kagome. He first appears in the second movie, Castle Beyond the Looking Glass, and later in Episode 137: The Ancestor's Name Is Kagome. Hojo Akitoki looks a lot like the present-day Hojo, except for a different hairstyle and lighter brown hair and eye color.
On March 14, 2006, in Inuyasha, they mentioned a sword of Kaijimbo before Tokijin was made. This sword brought bad luck to the Hojo family. The character possessed only half of the sword because the Naginaga (the sword's name) was cut at the handle, creating two pieces. Hojo Akitoki has the Kene blade.