In the midst of the battle, Negi tells the others that he is using his magic to save them. Asuna asks him what he means, and he replies that he means to say something else. He says that he doesn't like the way he is acting, and that he does not like the fact that he seems to be acting like his father. He tells Asuna that he has already saved her, and now he has to save the whole world while he is at it. He asks her if she likes him, and she replies that she does.