To The Shining You

To The Shining You (輝く君へ, Kagayaku Kimi e) is the first ending theme for Mahō Sensei Negima!, sung by Akemi Kanda (Asuna Kagurazaka), Ai Nonaka (Konoka Konoe), Mamiko Noto (Nodoka Miyazaki) and Yuu Kobayashi (Setsuna Sakurazaki). It spanned from Episode 1-13 of the anime. A remix is made for the Ala Alba ~Shiroki Tsubasa~ OAD, sung by the seiyūs of all the girls from Class 2/3-A, though the lyrics didn't change.

English Translation
You've always hidden your weak side, pretending to be strong even on the days most painful, you'd look up and smile

The dreams we saw as children, that resounded within our hearts, were waiting just beyond that door

Oh alabaster angels, dancing as your descend - ride the wings of the coming wind You shine so much brighter now - so leap, to the highest places far away

Within this wide world, if you'll always be by my side I'll find the strength to go on, even if darkness should consume me

And I believe in the days that we'd argue and laugh, until we couldn't go on any more

Oh alabaster angels, dancing as you descend - on our journey, on this long and winding road Hold your hands up to the clear night sky - for I'll always care for you

Oh alabaster angels, dancing as you descend - face the dazzling sun The courage within your crystal clear eyes'll be a potent, unshakeable Power

Oh alabaster angels, dancing as you descend - Ride the wings of the coming wind You shine so much brighter now - go forth, to much, much more wonderful times