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Technically meaning the Jewel of four souls, it was *Accidentally* shattered by Kagome when she shot an arrow at it, so her and InuYasha have to reunite the pieces of it.
If Naraku got the Shikon no Tama, Everyone'd be screwed. 'Cept his detatchments.
Kaseyu&Kagura: Woohoo!
Naraku: 'Cept you two. You betrayed me, so you're screwed too.
Kagura:Aww...
Kaseyu: Y'know, technically, I didn't betray you, I just refused to kill Pilmo.
Naraku: And therefore, you didn't follow orders, so, Technically, you betrayed me.
Kaseyu: Aww...
by Lunis Ra February 17, 2004
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Noun: a friend who is usually only called upon by a friend when a more primary/prominent friend is unavailable.

Taken from the term “second string” in an athletic competition situation. In football, if the star quarterback gets injured during a play, the second string is called off the bench to replace him/her. A “Second String Friend” is essentially benched until needed, if ever.

Synonyms: Plan B, Second Choice, Secondary Friend, Benched Until Needed
I got a call from X the other night. She had an extra ticket to a concert she bought for a friend, but they couldn’t make it so she called me to ask if I wanted to go because I am her Second String Friend.
by Deus-ex-machina August 26, 2020
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The jewel that was shattered by Kagome in the anime series Inuyasha. Literally means "Jewel of Four Souls" (Japanese)
If Kikyou gets the Shikon no Tama we'll all be screwed.
by Blizzleair September 18, 2003
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