She smiled. "I know. And I promise I'll be doing everything I can to make sure you don't have to shoulder so much, Negi-kun. I know I have less to worry about while Asuna is here, but don't forget all you need to do is ask. I will give my all."

She smiled. "Now...I think you have a fight to get back to. I shouldn't say it, but I was actually enjoying it."