Chapter 1 Comparison


This is the first chapter of the series and it may have just been the most revised one of the bunch. Originally, Del-Ray filled this chapter with dirty jokes and changed dialogue to set up puns. There are a few inconsistencies, such as saying Negi would be turned into a hamster rather than ermine, Asuna "chucking rocks" as she's clearly seen breaking part an eraser, and it seems like they thought Anya was Negi's sister.

You can see a full comparison below!
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Omnibus Version:
When I call your name, my sorcerous graduates…
Take your mystic diploma that will dictate your career.
And remember: a charmed life is a happy life.
You will now receive your diplomas.
You’ve worked hard these past seven years.
But your real training starts now. Do not relax your efforts.
Negi Springfield! Your diploma!
Yes sir!
Negi Springfield-kun!
Yes, sir!
I’m to be a fortune teller in London.
How about you, Negi?
Where is your training assignment?
It’s about to show up now.
What does yours day, Negi?
I’m to be a fortune-teller in London.
Where will you be training?
It’s coming up now.
Huh...
Oh, no way!
Oh…!
Well?
Let’s see...
Hmm...
You’re going to be…
...
...
Japan?
Teacher?
MAAAAGUSSS!!!
EEEHHHH!?
Magus! Negi’s diploma says he’s to be-
A teacher. Yes, I know.
H-Headmaster! What do you mean, he’s to be a teacher!?
Hmm… A teacher, you say...
But he’s only ten! This has to be some kind of mistake!
Besides, he’s just a shrimp! And a space cadet!
Are you sure this isn’t some kind of mistake? He’s only ten years old! He can’t be a teacher!
Yeah! He’s a shrimp and a space cadet on his good days...
The diploma has spoken.
Not even I, the magus, can say otherwise,
Dedicate yourself, Negi.
Japan’s youth is counting on you.
But if that is what it says on his diploma,
then that is how it is to be.
If he is to be a Magister Magi,
he has no choice but to dedicate himself to his training.
O-oh…
Si-sister.
Ohh!
Ah! Onē-chan!
Worry not. An old friend of mine runs the school.
Hmm...
He, and your heart, will guide you.
I have every confidence.
...
Do not worry. The headmaster of the school where you are to train is a friend of mine.
Work hard.
......
Yes sir!
I will!
Yes!
I will!
Where the heck is track one?!?
Wow, this is incredible.
Never seen so many girls! Dunno where to look first.
Hunh. If my sister were here, she’d probably say…
Whoa, there really are a lot of people in Japan.
And so many girls!
You must be kind to girls.
Okay, Sister.
You must be kind to girls!
I will, Onē-chan.
Whoa! Bumpy ride!
Eeep!
S’matter, shrimp? Not used to trains?
Be nice for once. !?
Tee hee
Oh, look at that boy!
Is he from another country?
Hee hee.
You should have gotten off last stop.
Have you ever? Gotten off, I mean?
I… I’m not sure what you…
Where are you going, little boy?
This train is going to the junior high.
Oh, um...
Muh… A-ah… Ah…
Ah… Ahhh...
AHCHOO!
AH CHOO!
ACKKK!
What th--?!
KYAAA!
EEEK!
Oops…
Oops…
Where’d that breeze come from?
A dirty mind, I’m thinking.
Next stop, Mahora Academy Central Station.
Hey, we’re here.
Wh-What was that?
A whirlwind?
Next stop, Mahora Academy Central Station.
Ah, we’re here.
Bye, honey! Enjoy your future rides! ♥
Huh?
Stop teasing him!
Ignore her!
She’s a dope!
See you, kid ♥
Eh...?
Take care!
Oh no, we’re late!
Hurry!
Welcome back, students! Counseling committee has declared this punctuality week! Ten minutes until first bell! Lateness will not be tolerated!
Move! Move!!
Attention students, this is the Guidance Counselor Committee. This week is punctuality week, and we only have ten minutes before the first bell, so let’s hurry.
Hurry, hurry!!
Gimme a yakisoba roll!
All yours.
We’re late.
Hurry.
Hurry.
Anyone late this week will receive a yellow card, so we urge you to be at school as early as possible…
Yakisoba bread, please!
Coming up!
I’m late, I’m late!
Come on, quick!
Yeah!
Anyone arriving late will be given a yellow card by the committee. Please give yourself plenty of time to get to class.
Excuse me! Could someone tell me where the -
Hurry!
We’re late. We’re late.
So this is what Japanese schools are like?
Wa-wa-wah! What in the world!? There are so many people!
Hurry!
We’re late! We’re late!
So this is a Japanese school.
Late--
I’m late.
Oh no. I’ll be late.
I can’t be late on the very first day!
Wah! Oh no! I’m going to be late, too!
I can’t be late on my first day!
This is nuts! We can’t greet this new teacher..
And make it to class at the same time!
Oh no, oh no, oh no!
We were supposed to leave early today!
Why is the Dean making you do this, anyway?
‘Cause I’m his granddaughter.
But hey. You’re the headmaster’s granddaughter. Why do you have to go meet the new teacher?
Sorry.
Well, if this new teacher is your gramp’s pal, he must be an old fart.
Maybe not. Your horoscope says you’ll have a fateful encounter today.
If he’s a friend of that old geezer, he’s probably an old geezer, too.
You think so? But I read your fortune and it says you’re going to have a fateful encounter today.
No, really!?
It’s right here, Asuna.
What? Seriously!?
See? Right here.
It also says if you speak your love’s name five times and bark, he’s yours.
Aw-right!
It also says if you chant the name of the guy you like ten times and then bark like a dog, he’s yours.
You’re kidding!
Takahata-sensei! Takahata sensei! Takahata-sensei! Takahata-sensei! Takahata-sensei!
Arf!
...
Takahata-sensei Takahata sensei Takahata-sensei Takahata-sensei Takahata-sensei
ARF!!!
...
Wow, Asuna, I’m really impressed.
I didn’t expect you to actually do it…
Because I’m so dedicated to Takahata-sensei…?
Ah ha ha ha. You’ll do anything for Takahata-sensei.
I didn’t think you’d really do it.
I’m gonna kill you.
No, ‘cause you’re so gullible. I made it up, cheese head.
Konoka!!
Let’s see, next it says stand on your head and do an upside-down sprint at full speed for 50 meters, and meow like a cat...
Not happening!!
What, can’t you take a joke?
Oh, I’ll take more than th-
Still, Asuna, you sure are fast. Here I’m on skates and you...
Well excuse me for being all brawn!
Huh?
Nn?
Sorry to butt in…
...I just thought you should know, you’ll be heartbroken.
Excuse me...
I see heartbreak in your future.
Huh...
Eh…?
Of all the…
...Heartbroken?
Wha…?
H… Heart… Br...
How’d you like to be broken?!
Nuh-nuh-not so much!
What was that, you little brat!?
Uw-aaah!?
It’s just that, I’m kind of psychic, and your future-
O-Oh, it sounded like you were talking about fortunes, so...
Your future’s looking pretty short! Like you!
I was just trying to help! To warn you-!
Is that a threat?!
Wh-Wh-Wh-What do you mean? If you’re just making stuff up...
N-No, it’s a pretty strong heartbreak aura...
Hey!
C’mon, Asuna. He’s just a kid, for crying out loud.
He’s so cute. ♡
Crying out loud! There’s an idea!
Now, now. He’s just a little boy, maybe he’s from the elementary division?
He’s adorable ♡
For your information, I despise kids!
Aiee
Eep!
Take back what you said, twerp!
Argh
Aieee
So how’d that anger management class work out, Asuna?
Take. That. Back.
Er, um.
Aaahh.
What brings you here, little boy?
Look kid: you got off at the wrong stop. This is Mahora School District. It’s all girl’s, okay?
The elementary school’s one stop back.
This is the all-girls school area in the furthest reaches of Mahora Academy City.
The elementary division was one stop back.
Right. Now apologize…
If you do, I’ll put you in the train instead of under it.
I… just have to ask…
Yeah!
In other words, no kids allowed! Got it?
P-Please let me go!
Are all Japanese girls this cranky. Or do you just have really serious issues?
Eeep! Sh-she’s so violent! And I heard that Japanese girls were all nice and friendly!
Ohhh, this won’t end well…
That’s it! You little-!!
Okay! Okay! I’m sorry!!
Well, well, Asuna!
Well, we have something we need to do. But you can get back by yourself, can’t you?
See ya, kid!!
No, um, I...
No, he’s all right, Asuna-kun.
Making friends again, I s-
Negi?! Is that you?!
It’s been a while!!
Negi-kun!
“Negi!?” Who’s-?
Small world!
Eh?
Ah.
Ta-Takahata-sensei!?
I...I didn’t…. Uh… he….
Morning, Tak--
Takamichi! You nut! How’s it goin’?
T-Takahata-sensei!?
G-Good morning…!
Good morning!
It’s nice to see you again, Takamichi!
“You nut?!”
Where- How- Who-?
!?...!
Y-You know each other…!?
I see the welcoming committee found you.
Glad to have you aboard.
“Negi-sensei.” Who’d’ve thought?
Welcome to Mahora Academy.
It’s a nice place, isn’t it?
Negi-sensei.
Did.. did he….
...just call you…?
...
Negi-sensei? Why… yes.
Eh…?
S-Sensei?
...
Ah, yes. That’s right.
My name is Negi Springfield…
...I’m your new English professor.
I’m Negi Springfield.
As of today, I will be teaching English at this school.
I’ll-
-kill him.
E...
EEEHHHH!?
What kind of stupid joke is this!
You’re just a little brat.
That’s “Brat-sensei”... Uh, I mean-
J-Just hold on a second! What do you mean “teach”!?
A little twerp like you!?
Now, now, Asuna.
Calm down, Asuna, He’s brighter than he appears.
He’d have to be, wouldn’t he!
Oh, don’t worry. He’s very smart.
Sensei… I hear what you’re saying, but..
You’ll find out yourself, since he’s taking over my class.
Wai- What?
And it’s my understanding that, starting today, he will take my place as class A’s homeroom teacher.
Aww.
You’re not serious, Takahata-sensei! If… If he replaced you, it would…
Break your heart?
Yes! Break my- Hey!
B-But! I don’t like this kid! Just a few minutes ago, he randomly said something about heartbr… I mean something horribly rude to me..
But it’s true.
Don’t say it’s true.
Shut up! Who asked you!!!
Of all the unfair, unreasonable… You nit! You nothing! You-
First of all, I hate kids!
And you’re an insensitive, runty, miniature, flea-sized...
I think I’m allergic to criticism.
Nngh, she’s really mean. Why is she like that? I told her fortune to be friendly...
Hm…
Nn...
Ahchoo
Achoo!
What!?
Wha!?
Uh…
Oops.
Ah…
Eep!
Bear panties…
Wool bear panties.
...
Bear panties…
Wool bear panties.
......
Has this whole school gone mental?!?
Kyaaaaaa! What the heck!?
Headmaster, please…
Tell me this a mistake. Or a joke.
Headmaster!!
Please explain what’s going on here!
If you wish, but it would be lying. So, “Professor”...
There, there, Asuna-chan.
...your teaching post…
Should be quite a challenge in your training, eh?
Yes, yes. So for your training, you’re to be a school teacher here in Japan...
That’s quite a challenging assignment they’ve given you.
Yes, sir.
I’ll do my best, sir.
?
Training?
Y-Yes, Sir.
I look forward to working with you.
?
Training?
Do better than that.
Yes sir.
You’ll student teach until March…
But first, you will need some teaching practice.
Yes, sir.
You will student teach until March.
By the way, my granddaughter is available….
...if you require a girlfriend.
Thanks loads, Grandpa.
Hold on here.
By the way, do you have a girlfriend, Negi-kun?.
How would you like my granddaughter?
Oh, come on, Grandpa.
Hey, could we hold on a minute here!?
Hellooo! This is me, still not buying a kid for a teacher!
It’s… It’s totally unacceptable!!!
I-I mean, a kid teacher!? Don’t you think there’s something wrong with that!?
And our homeroom teacher!?
It is not for you to accept, Asuna…
...but for me to. And I do….
Negi-kun.
This training will likely be quite difficult.
...for now. But Negi, if you fail your training…
...there will be no second chances, clear?
If you fail, you will have to return to your homeland.
And you will not get another chance, are you prepared for that?
Crystal, sir. If I fail…
...except...I won’t. That’s all. I won’t fail.
Y-Yes, Sir! I am ready to teach!
Please, let me train!
Ha! Just what I wished to hear.
We’ll start you off today.
Your advisor will be Shizuna-sensei.
...Mm. Very well.
Then we’ll have you start today.
Let me introduce you to Shizuna-sensei, one of our guidance counselors.
Shizuna-kun! Are you there?
Yes sir.
Shizuna-kun.
Yes Headmaster.
Woomf
Mmph!
Hello. You must be the famed Negi.
Shizuna has been kept abreast of the situation.
I bet.
Oh, excuse me.
If you have any questions, ask her.
Wah...
So… Any questions?
Pleased to meet you.
Can I…
...have a cookie?
Ah.
Pleased to meet you too...
Oh, yes, one more thing.
Oh, yes, one more thing.
Konoka, Asuna-chan: we’re short on space. So Negi-kun will bunk in with you for now.
Konoka, Asuna-chan, would you let Negi-kun stay in your room for a while?

We haven't decided on a permanent residence for him yet.
Ugh
Huh?!
That’s fine.
Erk!
Eh...?
We’re supposed to learn from him and wet nurse him!? This is-
Argh! But, Headmaster! This is all so wrong!
Aw, he’d be like a kid brother.
How’s that a good thing?!
He's adorable.
I told you, I hate kids!
It’s settled.
Now be friends.
He’s so… I dunno… weird.
There's soemthing not right about this kid....
Is something wrong…?
Um...
You’ll be on the couch, little creep…
No bed sharing! You got that? None?
I refuse to love with you!

Just go sleep in a sleeping bag somewhere!
Well, I'm going on ahead, "Sensei"!!
Asuna, you’re scaring him!
Good!
Uh boy.
That wasn't very nice.
Hmph!
Ah!
Nice girl… for a psycho.
You’ll get used to her. We all did.
What is wrong with her?
Hee hee hee... She's always so spirited. But she's a nice girl.
Here’s your student list.
Oh thank you.
Are you worried about your class?
Here. Your student roster.
Oh, thank you.
Anyway, will you be all right teaching, Negi-kun?
Depends. Are they all like Asuna?
No! Well… A few. Go on in.
Er... Um... I-I'm starting to get a little nervous.
Here we are. This is your class.
…!
Wow.
......
Wow.
I want one.
One, all right.
Good morning.
Your hair!
You like?
Gorgeous…
Gimme one!
Just one? Okay!
Good morning!
Hi!
Good morning!
Yo!
I’m counting on you.
All right.
Hm…
Not again.
Please!
Aye aye.
Nn...
He's here.
Don’t you want one, Kugimi?
Stop calling me that.
Do you want one, Kugimi? A hundred yen each.
Stop calling me that.
Hee hee
Tee hee
Ee hee hee.
Hee hee.
And check out this lens!
Guess size does matter.
I hope our new teacher's hot.
You just want a story.
Those are…
...my students. I’m out of my league. Or my mind.
These...
...are the people I'm going to teach.
So… The students. Names, hobbies…
Oh yeah! The class roster.
Wow…
How will I remember all this?!
Erk...
Th-There are so many of them...

And there's a note from Takamichi...
Good luck with their names.
No kidding.
I hope you can learn everyone's names and faces quickly.
Eep!
How can I get them to take me seriously as a teacher?
Asuna already hates me.
She said that!? No way!
Yes way, Natsumi!
I think I’m gonna puke… Stomach’s all knots
Nngh... I'm going to teach all of these older girls...?
I hope they're not all like her...
Clamor Clamor
Buzz Buzz
My heart's really starting to pound...
But if I quit now… I’ll let down everyone…!
Anya… My sister… I’m scared.
Can I really be a teacher in a foreign country...?
Onē-chan, Anya... Am I going to be okay...?
I wish you well, Negi.
Work hard.
Work hard, Negi.
Keep your act together!
…
…
......
Hey.
Ah!
And so... it begins.
He's here.
Hello-
Excuse M...
Huh? That noise-
Woop...
Mm?
STOP
Whoa…
Oh great, of all the…
Ah! Oh no...
This is the infamous eraser trap! They have it in Japan, too!
Oh my.
I’d heard girls were clever.
An eraser on the head isn’t very original...
My, my.
Cough cough!
Humph!!
Huh!
Aieeeee!
Oof
Hbuh!?
Abwah!
Aaaahhhh!
Gahmph!
Negi… Get up.
Had enough?
My, my.
What was that...?
Hey…
Now that’s…
...original.
It is a kid!
Eh...
Wh...
Wha...
H... Huh...?
Nah! Must be a midget!
You okay, kid?
We thought you were our new teacher.
Eehh? It's a kid!?
Are you all right!?
We're sorry. We were sure you were our new teacher.
Actually, he is your new teacher.
Take your seats while the professor introduces himself.
No, he is your new teacher.
Now, let's have him introduce himself.
Go ahead.
You mean me?
Negi-kun.
Y-Yes, Ma'am.
Yes, well…
U-Uh…
I…
Um, er.
Uh...
Um...
I... I...
My name is Negi Springfield. I’ll be your English instructor for the third semester. And I, uh…
I look forward to teaching you all I can.
I'm Negi Springfield. Starting today, I will be train... er, teaching English at this school.
I will only be here for the third term, but I look forward to getting to know all of you.
…
…
......
Isn’t he adorable!
Aieeeeee ♥
Kyaaaaa!
Y-You're so cuuuute <3
How old are you-!?
Well… Ten…
Do you have a girlfriend?
Where are you from?
Wales.
Did you say “Whales?”
Your mom’s a whale?
Yes, tha- No!
How old are you!?
Rwha!? Um, ten...
Where are you from!?
What country!?
I-I'm from the mountains of Wales.
Wales? Where's that?
Where are you living now!?
Um, nowhere yet....
This a joke, right?
And again: no.
...Is this for real?
Yes. It's for real.
He’s really our teacher?
This little cupcake?
More like just desserts, actually.
That’s why he’s so sweet.
Is this kid really our new homeroom teacher!?
We get to have this adorable little boy!?
Hey, now, we didn't give him to you.
Don't eat him!
I really am your teacher!
You must be really intelligent!
You’d think that, wouldn’t you.
Say something smart!
C’mon!
Don’t make us beg, Cupcake.
Aargh
Hey, are you smart!?
Y... Technically, I have the language ability of a college graduate.
Wooow!!
Ooohh!
Ooohh! You're so cute!
W-Waahh!
Language skills are the only thing I’m actually good at. College level.
But I’ve no words to get them off me.
O-Oh good. There was a little trouble at first...
But I think they like me.
Enough, ladies. He’s your teacher.
He should be respected, not pawed.
Now back off.
Negi-kun does have his teaching credentials.
But as you can see, he is younger than all of you.
So be gentle.
Mh’hm.
Yes, Ma'am!
Ohhh, Asuna’s pissed.
Ouch, Babe.
Asuna, what-?
I always knew she was strong.
Ohh!
What's up, Asuna?
That eraser floated before it hit you!
What “weird” thing did you do to it?
Hey. Did you do something to that eraser?
Something's weird about you.
Moi?...
Eh...?
Save you fancy Greek words!
Aw, Asuna, c’mon!
You heard Shizuna!
Don’t make him cry for Mommy!
Is class over yet?
AKKKKK
Whoaaaaaaaa!!! Everybody just whoa!
I demand an explanation!
What's this, what's this?
Already assaulting your teacher!?
Good grief!
Waah! Waah!
......
Just rein it in, people.
Ease up the stirrups before you bust our little bronco.
Back to your seats, ladies.
Can't you see you're bothering Sensei?
Put him down, Asuna-san.
You want to embarrass yourself?
Do it on your own time. But don’t drag this class down with you.
You, too, Asuna-san. Would you let him go?
Although.
That pose is quite fitting of a violent ape such as yourself.
Save your yakking, Ayaka.
What was that?
I hear Negi-sensei is an oxford educated genius.
That makes him more qualified than anything here…
...especially you. Now please, Professor…. Continue your remarks.
Negi-sensei. I hear you are a genius, graduated from Oxford.
Teaching ability has nothing to do with age.
Please, continue with homeroom.
Uh…
Thanks…. Ayaka.
Right...
Thank you.
Ayaka-san’s got her class rep goody-goody act down pat.
It’s no act.
Being a “goody-goody” comes natural to me, that’s all.
What's with the good girl act, Class Rep?
Oh...
It's only natural that I would appear to be a good girl, because I am.
Heh. Here I thought…
...what’s so natural about being into little boys?
How can you call yourself a "good girl"?
You like little boys.
Say...what?
Wha!?
Someone who’s into senior citizens doesn’t get to-
Senior citizens?!
Takahata-sensei’s ancient! He’s like, thirty!
You shut up about him right now!
Enough of your false accusations! This coming from the girl who's into older men!
Wha!?
I know all about your crush on Taka-
Ugyaaaa! Don't you dare finish that sentence!
Ohhh, this is not going well. Shizuna will write me up...I’llbe fired, I….
Awawah. They're fighting. This is terrible.... As their teacher- Should...
Settle down!
Twenty on Ayaka!!
Go Asuna!
Ladies!
Um, stop...
Go, go!
Waah! Waah!
Just a...
All right, everyone, enough fun. Education awaits you.
“Fun?”
Sheesh.
Negi-sensei? They’re all yours.
Ye-yes Ma’am.
Now, now, everyone. We're wasting time. Let's start class.
Gasp...!
Whew.
Negi-sensei, if you would?
Y-Yes, Ma'am.
...
...
Have to focus on not letting my sister, Anya, down…
I have to do this right. I don't want Onē-chan or Anya laughing at me.
All right, ladies. Turn to page 128 in...
Uh…
Nuts.
Er... Um. Let's see.... We'll start on page 128 with...
With...
With...
A little help, please?
Little is right!
I... I can't reach!
Ha ha ha
Perhaps this footstool, sir?
Yes, thank you, Ayaka.
Sensei. Please, use this footstool....
Th-Thank you, Class Rep-san.
Now we can all see what you write.
That was my plan…
...yeah.
He’s so cute <3
…
Shall I hold you up, Sensei?
Oh no.
That's..
Cute <3
......
He can fool the others, but not me.
That little... Something is definitely fishy.
Once I prove he’s a weirdo…
...he’s toast.
And when I figure out what it is, he's out of here.
All right...
OW!!
Ouch!
?
?
C’mon. Float it, like the eraser.
?
?
Huh...? It got him.
Asuna! Knock it off!
I’m trying to.
Ow.
Oww!!
What are you doing, Asuna?
In that case...
Ow!
Ouch!
Problem, sir?
Well, either you people have really hard mosquitos…
What's the matter?
Oh, something flew at me.
She’s chucking rocks.
You mean Asuna-san?
Keep an eye on her.
Why is she-?
...Sensei, it's her.
Eh? Asuna-san?
You had better stay away from that woman.
Eh? Why?
Girl’s got more issues than the Japan times. Dropped on the head as a baby…
...repeatedly. Plus, she watches a lot of TV. All that sex, violence…
Oh! Well, uh…
Say no more.
That woman is a complete idiot, but she's got more strength than she knows what to do with. There's no end to the atrocities she'll commit...
She's a rude, violent, problem child. And a lecherous hussy to boot.
R-Really?
...I-I knew it.
ARGH
Waah!
AARRGH
Awawawah!
Oh darn… Class is over…
Ah... It's over...
Hmm. I used all my rocks and he didn’t stop a single one.
Don’t worry. You can get more rocks… From your head.
Hrrm... Maybe it was nothing after all...
You guys are always so spirited.
C’mon! I gotta pick something up.
Fine, whatever.
How went your first class, Negi-sensei?
Anyway, will you come shopping with me?
Shopping? For what?
Negi-sensei. How was your first class?
Not… exactly as I’d hoped, Takamichi. It was-
He-hello, Takahata-sensei!
Takamichi! It was just terrible! I hardly... Wah!
T-Takahata-sensei! Hello!
Negi-sensei, thanks again for teaching us! I just love this guy, Takahata-sensei.
Uh… Thanks?
Mmmhmmm.
He's got me; everything's fine! His first class went wonderfully! Right, Negi-sensei?
Eh...?
Oh?
It’s nice to know you’re there providing support for him, Asuna. I appreciate it.
Just happy to be noticed…
That's good to hear. Thank you, Asuna-kun. Well, take care of Negi-kun for me.
Ah, I-I will!
Takahata-sensei. <3
Sooo… Got a yen for Takamichi, huh?
Takahata-sensei... <3
Oohhh. So you like Takamichi.
Oh, zip it.
It’s so unfair. You’re his pal, and I’m…
Oh, forget it. But if you say one word to him about it…
...next time, it’ll be bricks, not rocks.
Shut up.
How do you know Takahata-sensei, anyway?
And just so you know, I'm not gonna babysit you.
And I will never accept a kid like you as my teacher.
Don’t let her get to you.
Asuna! Over here!
Don't let her bother you!
Asuna! Over here!
Man, I thought the day would never end.
Whew. Finally, a break.
Hey, kid! Get our ball, would you?
That “kid” is the new teacher!
Sh’right.
“Sh’right” indeed.
Ah! Sensei!
Oh! He really is a kid!
Sensei! Throw us the ball!
Oh, right! Here!
The only upside is tomorrow can’t be worse.
Least-ways I hope so.
...Sigh. First class was a failure....
I think I will go ask Takamichi for some advice later.
And that Asuna! What a nightmare!
Wonder what her deal is.
Still, what was with that girl's attitude?
She's so mean, ugh.
Check the planner…
Let's see....
Asuna Kagurazaka. “Art club.” Not much here.
How am I supposed to bunk at her place?
Asuna Kagurazaka.... That's her name.

...Weird name.
The headmaster told me to stay with her tonight, but...
She’d likely smother me in my sleep.
She’s made life hell for me.
There's no way she's let me....
What do I do...?

Where will I sleep tonight?
Tee hee
Pfft!
There. Returned the favor.
Take that!
Hm?
Mm?
Now that’s…
Student number 27, Nodoka Miyazaki-san…
She looks too loaded down. She could-
Huh...?
That's number 27. Nodoka Miyazaki-san...
That's not safe, carrying so many books.
Ahhhh!!
Ah!
I knew it!
!!

I knew it!
...hm?
What’s the brat do-?
...Nn?
Huh? What's he...?
AIEEEE!
KYAAAAAA!
Gotcha!!
[object Object]
UNNNFFF!
Aghbugeh!
You all right, Nodoka-san…? You almost hit the ground pretty-
Owww. A-Are you all right, Miyazaki-san...?
You…
You’re…
Y...
You...
...
Well… Heh…
Gotta go…
......
Er.... No.
Um... That is.
Ur…
Ne-
Negi...?
Ngh...
S...
Sensei...?
Hey…
Ah...
You made her float! I saw it!
Th-that’s ridicu-
Float long enough to “catch” her! How?!
Urgh
I-I-I-I knew it! You do have psychic powers!!
N-No, I don't!
You can't fool me! I saw it! I caught you right in the act!
Eeeep!
You’re some kind of psychic! Or alien?
I-I’m a magician, okay?...
Either way, you’re weird!
You're psychic, aren't you!? Confess!
I-I'm a wizard...
Same difference!!
Hey…
You’re why my dress blew off this morning!
How dare you-!
Aiee
It was an accident!
Ah...!
You're why my uniform blew off this morning, too!
How dare you! How dare you!
Eep!
I-I'm sorry!
I didn’t mean for…! Please don’t tell anyone.
Anyone? I’m telling everyone!
Please don't tell anyone else! If people find out, I'm in big trouble!
Like I care!
Then I’ve got no choice.
No choice but, uh, what?
Nngh! Then I have no choice.
Wh-What?
I’ll have to erase your memory!
What!?
Since you've discovered my secret, I'm going to erase your memories!
Eehh!?
Ancient beings, far and near, make her memory-
Now hold on!
Let’s talk this-
This might dumb you down a little, but please forgive me.
Gyaaa!
Wait a second!

Dumb me down!?
-disappear!!!
Aiee
Begone!
Kyaaaa!
!?
!?
Uh oh.
No-
H... Huh?
Nooo!
Okay, that’s not right.
So! Negi! Making friends, I see.
I-I'm sorry! I got the spell wrong....
Heeey! What are you two doing over there?
Hm…
Oh…
Nn...?
Ah...!
Aiee
N-
Eek!
N...
Nooooooo
Nooooooo
I-I’m so sorry.
I-I'm sorry...
I guess the ancient beings don’t speak Japanese.
Memory still there, huh?
Still there?! My humiliation will be seared into my brain until I die!
I tried to erase your memory, but I erased your underwear instead...
I'm such an amatuer...
I wish you'd erased my memories! You're a wizard! TUrn back time!

And pay for my uniform!
Which hopefully, will be just about any time now!
Don’t say that!
You should want to live!
It was bad enough that he saw my wool bear panties! Now he sees me with no panties and he knows I'm a paipan!
Aaahh!
I-I'm sorry!

I really am!
Aieee
Eheeek!?
I do! Long enough to see you die first!
Why are you here, anyway?!
So? What would a pipsqueak wizard be going here...?
And why would he be a teacher...?
I’m in training....
...to be a “Magister Magi”...
W-Well... It's for my training.
I'm going to be a Magister Magi.
A what now?
It’s a sorcerous rank…
A Magister Magi is like a guardian angel, helping people and the world. In ancient times, we did so openly.
Now, we live in more “rational” times, so we’re more secretive. It’s most apparent manifestation is on the United Nations NGO…
...What?
Er, ummm.
A Magister Magi uses his magic to help people, and the world, from behind the scenes.
It is one of the most respected professions, ecen in the Magical World.

On the surface, they work in the United Nations and NGOs.
Right now I’ve got a temporary license.
Uh huh. And if everyone know about your magic?
Right now, I'm on kind of a temporary license.
Hmm....? So what happens if people find out about your magic?
I… I’d be recalled… Lose my license, …
Maybe get turned into a hamster.
C’mon… Gimme a break...
F... First they take away my license, and then they'll take me back!
In the worst case scenario, I'll be turned into an ermine...
S... S-S-So please don't tell anyone!
A break? Sure. Which arm?
A hamster, huh.
Oho...? So you help people, huh...?
I seeeeee.
Sounds humiliating and right now, I sure can relate to what it’s like being humiliated.
Maybe… if you really want to make up for-
That means you're going to take responsibility-
-For what you did to me, right?
I do!
Definitely!
Ah...
Yes.
You have to make it so I’m not “heart-broken.” So Takahata-sensei doesn’t think I’m a…
...whatever he thinks I am.
I’ll get right on it.
If not, I swear I’ll expose you in a whole different way than you did me.
I said I’m on it.
You're the one making all the doom and gloom predictions about heartbreak.
But if he really ends up hating me, it'll be your fault.
You're right...
So take responsibility, and fix things with me and Takahata-sensei!
Yes, I'll do what I can...
What other kind of magic do you do?
Different stuff. Mostly simple. I’m y’know, still learning.
So? What kind of magic can you do?
Um, well, not much...

I am still in training.
A love potion! I could give it to-
Sorry, no…
Asuna, be mine!
Oh, Takahata-sensei! <3
Could you, like, make a love potion?
...No. I'm sorry.
A... Asuna-kun...
Takahata-sensei! <3
Nuts! Okay-A tree that grows money, then! I’ll buy his love!
Dunno that one either.
Asuna, be mine!
Have more money
Mmgh... Then how about a money tree!?
Um... I don't how that would help....
A-A-A- Asuna-kun?
Ho Ho Ho <3
Boy, you’re not much of a magician, are you.
My grades would agree with you. Oh… I can read minds…
Hmmm. You're not very useful, are you?
I'm sorry. Pretty much all I can do is mindreading...
Now you tell me?!?!
That's it!!
Fantastic! You can read Takahata-sensei’s mind…
...find out his true feelings for me.
Mindreading, huh...? If we can use it right...
If I can find out hoe Takahata-sensei feels...
Let’s get right to it!
I just have to grab some stuff from my...
We'll try it right now!
I'm gonna get my stuff, wait there.
Welcome <3
Negi-sensei!!
Welcome <3
Negi-Sensei!
Huh…
Eh...?
...room. Terrific. A surprise welcoming party.
Here’re the party snacks.
Uh… okay…
Ah... Oh yeah! We were throwing you a welcome party today... I forgot!
That's what we were shopping for.
Eeehhh!?
The guest of honor sits in the middle.
Thanks, girls!
Come on! The guest of honor sits in the middle!
Wow, thank you.
Have these special meat buns!
You’re so cute! <3
Your Japanese is so good!!
I thought you lose your way…
No, just my clothes again. Don’t ask.
Have some of my special dumplings ♪
You're so cute <3
You're so good at Japanese!!
What were you doing?
Oh, you know.

Losing my panties...
What a welcoming party. I guess I worried for nothing.
To think they would give me such a warm welcome... Maybe I was worried over nothing.
Umm…
Negi-sensei…
Umm...
Negi-sensei...
Oh…
Number 27, Nodoka Miyazaki-san, the librarian.
Eh...?
Oh, number 27, Miyazaki-san, the librarian.
I’d’ve broken my neck if not for you. I wanted to thank you…
...
Um... I mean, well... Thank you doe helping me when I was in trouble.
Ummm.
Here’s discount coupons from the school bookstore. It’s not much, but…
Uh, thanks.
Coupons! For Nodoka, that’s first base.
Let me thank you with a gift certificate for books...
Eh!?
Bookstore's already making moves on the teacher!
Dry up, Kakizaki!
I'm not! And I'm not a bookstore.
...
......
And this is from me, to remember the day.
Wow! She’s giving him a bust!
What else is new?
Sensei, I have a gift for you, too...

To commemorate the day.
Whoa! A bronze statue of Sensei!?
What the heck!?
Wha...?
She sees a boy and trots out her bust…
At least I keep mine covered up!
Are you stupid!?
Wha!? ...That's the pot calling the kettle black!
Here they go again ♪
Hello Negi. Your day finally improving?
Cat fight!
Aiee aiee
I’m betting ￥100 on Ayaka
￥200 on Asuna!
True enough, Takamichi. Hello, Shizuna-sensei.
Hi there, Negi-kun. Good job on your first day teaching.
Go, go!
Rar Rar
A hundred yen on Class Rep!
Two hundred on Asuna!
Ah, Takamichi! And Shizuna-sensei!
Takahata-sensei!?
T-Takahata-sensei!?
Koff
Pfft!
Okay, this is it. If you screw this up, go buy yourself a hamster wheel. Get it?
Get it?
G-Got it.
This is our chance!! Y-Y-You know what to do, right!!?
Be casual, casual!!
R-Right! Read his mind, right?
And be subtle!
Right.
Don't mess it up!
P-Please leave it to me.
A toast to Negi-sensei <3
Yes, of course, a toast.
It didn’t go so well…
He he! Well, just keep on working on it, you’ll be fine.
Cheers, Sensei<3
Oh, cheers!
Oh, well, it could definitely have been better....
Ha ha ha. Well, just keep working on it. You'll be fine.
Hey, Takamichi.
Huh?
By the way, Takamichi.
Eh?
What do you think of Asuna-san?
?
How do you feel about Asuna-san?
?
We-Well… She’s a hard worker, cheerful, energetic…
A bit short tempered, but otherwise a good kid.
H-How do I feel? Hmmm... She works hard at her job every morning.... She's level-headed...
She's a bright, cheerful girl. A good kid.
Of all the-!
That’s subtle?!?
?
Th-That little...
I told him to be casual!
?
Hmmm
Mmhm, mmhm.
?
?
He thinking you don’t wear panties.
He thinks you don't wear panties.
Well, that’s perfect!
?
He does!?
?
Find out something more!
O-Okay…
A-Ask him what we thought before that!
O-Okay!
?
?
He’s thinking you wear bear panties.
He thinks you wear bear panties!
...
......
Asuna!
Ah! Asuna-san!
Wa-wait, Asuna-san!
Leave me alone!
Look, I kinda lied! There is a love potion!
It just takes four months to prepare, that’s all!
Go away!
W-Wait, Asuna-san!
Gah...! Don't follow me!
I just looked at my book, and I found a recipe for a love potion!
If you give me four months, I can do the research!
I said don't follow me!
I won’t tell your stupid secret, okay?!
So buzz off.
Ugh!
It's none of your business!
I don’t care about that right now. I just…
I just want to help, that's all.
B-But it's my fault...
And... I'm your teacher now.
Huh.
I can’t remember the last time…
...someone just wanted to help me.
......
I said forget it.
It's just... A stupid crush anyway.
The love potion… It is guaranteed?
...
...Or do you really think that love potion would actually work?
...
...
...
No...
It’s pretty unreliable.
Sorcery isn’t really supposed to be used for that.
No, you're right...
I'm sorry.
You can't rely on magic for things like this.
My grandfather said...
Ojī-chan told me.
Our magic is not absolute.
True magic results from the courage of the heart.
Our magic isn't all powerful.
Courage- even a little bit of it- is the real magic.
...
......
Your grandfather was a dope.
Hey...!
H-How can you say that with a straight face?
Ah...
...
......
Okay...
I’ll be more courageous.
Okay.
I'll... Be more courageous, too.
Oh...
But I need to use you.
You’ll be my guinea pig.
Ah...
But before that.
I'm gonna practice confessing my love, and you're going to help.
Your...?
Not literally. I need to practice telling him how I feel.
Eh...?
You can't tell somebody you love them without practice.
So you pretend you’re Takahata-sensei.
O-Okay.
You be Takahata-sensei.
Y-Yes'm!
Uh...
Well...
Er...
Um...
...
......
Hmmm...
Uh...
Whew...
Uh...
I love you.
I love you.
I love you...
...Teacher.
I love you.
Sensei.
I’ve loved you for so long…
I hope you’re not offended.
Oh...
Uh no… But…
She looks like my sister with her hair down.
I've loved you for a long, long time...
Does that bother you?
A...
Er, no... But...
Asuna-san looks like Onē-chan with hair down.
I knew I’m not good enough…
Hey!
I knew I wasn't good enough...
Erwha?
You’re good enough!
Th-That's not...
Hey
...You think so…?
Ah!
...Oof!
...!
......
U-Uh…
...
......
U-Um...
...
......
...
...
Oh teacher...
...I’ve… I’ve…
Huh?
May I practice...
The next part, too?
Eh...!?
Waited so long for this…!
Close your eyes...
Ha...
Ha ha ha
Sucker!
Heh...
Heh heh heh.
Sucker.
Huh...
Ungh…
Eh...?
Eh!?
You really thought I’d kiss your runty face?!
Huhh argh
Your cheeks are flushed. You get pretty worked up for a kid.
Do not!
Ah ha ha ha!

You thought I was gonna kiss you, didn't you!?
Eeehhh!? Waaaahh!
Your face was bright red and your cheeks were trembling! You're only ten; stop trying to grow up so fast!
N-No! They were not!
You wanna kiiiiiss me, you wanna maaaake out…
That's what you get for everything you put me through.
Uh...
Ungh…
Erk...
Nngh...
Huh...
Eh...!?
Hey...
Uh...
Ah...
Ergh...
A-Asuna-san…
Wowee!
A-Asuna-san, you...
Woo hoo <3
Now who’s the one into cradle robbing, huh?
It’s not what you think.
At least I do think! Unlike some I know!
I was just… Just-!
Wha-Wh-Wh-Wh-What are you doing with that innocent little boy!?
N-No, it's not what you think!
How is that not what I think? This is the one thing I expected you to never ever do!
Y-You've got the wrong idea, Class Rep!
And you, “Professor!” Conduct unbecoming a faculty member!
What!?
Come on, kid... I mean, Sensei! Say something!
Eep!
This has to be reported!
But… But…
Intolerable professor!
But...
Lo-lo-
Excuses do not become us, Asuna-san!
Eh...? No....
Come on, Sensei! Out with it!!
That is...
I... I...
Lose your memor-!!
Knock it off!
?
I command you to lose your memory!!
Cut that out!
Asuna: You want to make everyone naked?!?
Is that what he wants?
Woo hoo! Fast worker!
Wooh wooh
Shuddup, the lot of you!
You trying to destroy all of our underwear!?
Eep!
Ohh, you two are so close already!
Woohoo!
I said it's not what you think!
Oh, stop sniveling. No one’s reporting you.
Though I wouldn’t blame them.
Considering it’s all your fault…
You had it coming.
...Sigh, that was really awful...
...And it's all your fault!
I kind of get the feeling your brought that last part on yourself...
What was that!?
You know I’m right.
You might be some hotshot magician…
...But you’re still a brat.
Who’d take you seriously as teacher?
Ur...
For one thing, Negi-kun.
So you're a little smart, and you can use magic or whatever.
But on the inside, you're totally just a kid.
Do you really think you can be a teacher here?
Erk...
Urgh… She’s right, I’m the one who’s not good enough.
Maybe I should give up now.
Nngh. It's true that I couldn't do anything right on my first day, and I even let someone see my magic...
Can I really keep doing this...?
...
...
Asuna-
Come on, let’s go.
G-
Go where?
Asuna!
Well, let's go home.
Ah.
Okay!
Home, dumb-ass. Can’t leave you in the street.
But you said-
Now I’m saying different.
Huh...
Or did you find a place for you to stay?
No, um...
...It's okay. You can stay with us.
Eh...?
Besides...
...I liked that your tried to help.
...Well...
That thing you said earlier kinda hit me.
You might make a halfway decent teacher…
...in the end.
If you just keep working hard like you're doing...
...You might be a good teacher someday.
Me...?
Y’think!? Wow!
Thank you!
Ah...
Yeah!
Thank you!
Anya...
My sister...
This might actually all turn out okay.
Onē-chan...
I'm still a little nervous, but I'm going to keep trying.
I might be a good teacher…
And a good magician at that.
I'll keep working hard...
-Until I become a fine wizard!
Yo! Leadfoot! Move!
Yes!
I'm coming!
I...
Uh… Ah…
What are you doing? Let's go!
Ah.
Coming!
Ah...
Ah...
Ahchoo!
Aieee
Aiee…
Negi!!
I'm so sorry.
Achoo!
Kyaaa!
Kya...!
That again!?
I-I'm sorry!