Nodoka's Christmas Wish
Disclaimer: I don't own the Negima franchise at all. Max belongs to IvanDePon.
Note: This is the sequel to 'The Secret Behind Setsuna's Ponytail.' You don't need to have read it to follow this story, but I recommend that you do. Sorry this took so long. I've been busy working on something for Chao Lingshen. If you have no idea what I'm talking about, go to my story 'Ask the Negima Crew.'
Chapter 2: A Rival's Concession
Nodoka ran over to see who Setsuna had tackled. Underneath Setsuna's hard-toned was Nodoka's best friend, Yue Ayase. She was clutching a wand and a spellbook. Setsuna got off of Yue and helped her to her feet. They then came into the room and Asuna shut the door.
"Y-Yue-Yue? What are you doing here?" Nodoka asked.
"I was in my room," she explained. "I was experimenting with a new spell I read that's suppose to give the spellcaster superhearing. While under the effect of the spell, I overheard the four of you, so I decided to see what's up. Of course, I never expected to be tackled like that."
"I apologize for that, Yue-san," said Setsuna.
"Don't worry about it. It was my fault," replied Yue.
"H-How much did you hear, Yue-Yue?" asked Nodoka.
"All of it," said Yue.
Nodoka gasped. Yue knew that she was plotting to finally make Negi hers. She had no idea how Yue would take it. Yue noticed that Nodoka was worried.
"You're worried about how I'm going to take it, aren't you?" asked Yue.
Nodoka nodded so fast that if you blinked, you missed it.
"Don't be. I'm no longer interested in Negi-sensei," informed Yue. "I met this nice guy named Max. He's something else..."
"Really?" Asuna asked.
"Yes," said Yue. "If you don't believe me, have Nodoka read my mind."
Nodoka really wanted to know if Yue was telling the truth. She whipped out her Pactio card and shouted, "Adeat!" Her card turned into a diary. She opened it up. On the pages were drawings of Yue and another guy that Nodoka assume was this 'Max' Yue mentioned. They were drinking some of Yue's homemade juices, watching a movie, and doing various other things a couple does.
"I think you found yourself a nice guy, Yue-Yue," Nodoka told Yue.
"Thank you, Nodoka," said Yue.
"I'm so happy for you, Yue-san!" squealed Konoka. "Hey, could you help us out? We need to figure out how to get Negi-kun to understand and realize his feelings for Nodoka-san."
"I'd be happy to," answered Yue. "In fact, I know someone who'd be able to help."
"Who?" Asuna asked.
"You'll see…" said Yue.
Yue led the other girls out of the room and to another one of the rooms on the floor.
"Hey, this room houses Ayaka-san, Chizuru-san, Natsumi-san, and Kotaro," Konoka noticed. "Are we here to get class-rep's help?"
"I'm not going to grovel to that idiot blonde!" asserted Asuna.
"We're not here to see her," said Yue as she knocked on the door. A freckled girl, fellow classmate Natsumi Murakami, answered the door. "Hi there. Can I help you?" she asked.
"Hey there, Natsumi-san. Is Kotaro here?" Yue asked.
"Yes, he is," answered Natsumi. "Its just him and me right now. Do you wish to see him?"
"And you as well," replied Yue. "Can we come in?"
"Sure," said Natsumi. The five girls went in and followed Natsumi. On a nearby couch, a boy Negi's age was asleep on the sofa. He had black hair and had dog-ears. Natsumi went over to him and started poking him while saying, "Kotaro. Kotaro Inugami! Wake up! We have visitors." He stirred a little, and then opened his eyes. When he saw that there were six girls in here, he snapped wide-awake. "Whoa!" he yelled. "What are you girls doing here?"
"We're here because we need your help," said Yue.
"What do you need my help with?" asked Kotaro.
"Asuna, Setsuna, and Konoka want to make Negi-sensei understand what love is. And they hope for Negi-sensei to finally realize that he loves Nodoka. I have a plan that should work, but it requires both you and Natsumi-san to work," explained Yue.
"You have a plan?" Asuna asked. Yue nodded.
"So you need my help?" Natsumi asked. "Will this involve magic in any way?"
-A/N: This takes place after Ala Alba visited Wales and the Magic World.-
Yue nodded. "Well then, count me in!" replied Natsumi.
"I'll help as well," added Kotaro. "Negi needs a girl in his life to help him lighten up a little."
"Don't forget me," said Asuna.
"Or Secchan and myself," added Konoka.
Nodoka began tearing. "Th-Thank you, everyone," she said.
"Good," said Yue. "Now, here's the plan."
"Wait a second! I thought I was the leader here!" interrupted Asuna.
"You still are," replied Yue. "Just think of me as your strategist, or the person who comes up with the plans."
"Oh," said Asuna. "Continue."
Yue went on to detail her plan to the group. Everyone listened intently. When Yue finished, Nodoka said, "W-We have to do it l-like that???"
"It's the best way to do it!" replied Yue.
"If you think that's best, Yue-Yue, then I'll do it," whispered Nodoka.
"Everyone knows what to do?" asked Yue. All nodded. "Perfect. Let's get this thing in motion!"
At the end of the day, after planning everything out, Nodoka, Asuna, Setsuna, and Konoka went back to Asuna and Konoka's room. Inside, grading some papers was the kid wizard, Negi Springfield. Nodoka began blushing. Negi noticed them and greeted them with, "Hello girls. How was your day?"
"N-Negi-sensei, w-wouldyouliketogotothemovieswithmeonSaturday?" Nodoka blurted out.
"What did you say?" Negi asked.
"I think what she said was, 'Negi-sensei, would you like to go to the movies with me on Saturday?'" Asuna clarified.
"Really? Well, I guess that's okay. How does 7 PM sound?" Negi asked.
Nodoka quickly nodded in agreement before fainting.
"Nodoka-san, are you alright?" Negi asked.
Yue is no longer a problem! Nodoka has asked Negi out on a date to the movies! Is this part of Yue's plan? What will ensue at the theater? Will Nodoka and Negi finally be together? Find out in Chapter 3!
