I'm thinking of resting in peace now.
Do you remember who this man is?
At this Sanzenin estate dwells the ghost of Rin Regioster, who has nowhere else to go.
It's been a long time since he showed up, and now...
Is this a whim of spring?
Today's episode is about a ghost father and maids.
Then, I guess... I wish you the best.
When you do rest in peace, I'll at least visit your grave with flowers.
Oh, kids nowadays...
What was that? It really ticked me off.
Let me explain so even someone like you can understand.
Listen. When a ghost remains after the body dies, it means there's some large disappointment keeping him here.
Basically, a regret.
Because I have some regret, I can't rest in peace.
I see. So what is that regret of yours?
That would be...
I want to flirt with a maid and-
Ow!
Have you had your chance to regret?
Your jabs are too strong.
You were about to make me rest in peace.
You wanted to flirt?!
Stop joking around and rest in peace already!
What did you say?!
Why can't you listen to one little wish from one who has worked for God?!
One who has worked for God shouldn't be making such lustful wishes!
Besides, even if you say you want to flirt with a maid,
Maria-san can't even see you.
So how are you going to flirt?!
Can't see me?
I just remembered something important I need to do.
Hold it!
What do you intend to do to Maria-san by taking advantage of her inability to see you?
I thought I'd go peep on her while she's changing.
I won't let you!
I'm not going to let you even though you answered honestly!
Then what are you telling me to do?
Oh, fine.
Let's consult a specialist.
I see. I understand the situation.
It is the Saginomiya's duty to send wandering spirits off.
It is a request for help from none other than Hayate-sama, so I'll do my best.
Oh, you don't have to put in so much effort.
The easiest way would be for the father to get inside someone's body and flirt with a maid.
Ah, I see.
SFX: Stare~
I see, that's a great idea.
No, ah... I don't think...
Father, for my peace of mind, if you take my body,
what do you intend on doing to Maria-san?
Let's see.
Namely this and that and stuff that can't be aired on TV animation.
Let's come up with a different plan.
I see.
Then I have a suggestion.
A suggestion?
Um, what is this...
So what is this, Father?
You can't touch normal people, so you'll make those you can wear a maid outfit and live with it, is that the idea?
Even so, this is...
You don't have to try that hard.
I'm sure Father would rest in peace if you say something like, "Welcome home, Master."
That's not right!!!
Not right?! What's not right?!
That's wrong! It's totally not right! She's not a maid at all!
What are you saying?!
More like, you're the one who made her wear it!
Yet, you dare say all of that?!
But that's totally wrong!
She's simply wearing a maid outfit!
She doesn't have the spirit of a maid!
Of course she doesn't!
I can't rest in peace unless a maid's spirit is present.
I don't want to.
You're unbelievable.
Fine, you do whatever you like.
You should forget about him, too.
Very well.
In the name of Sagimoniya, I will acquire the spirit of maids you speak of...
...and will not rest until I make you rest in peace.
Crap. Her "strange" switch got flipped on.
It's already April, eh?
Won't anyone come today?
You want to acquire the spirit of a maid?
Did a "strange" switch get flipped on?
Sort of.
Spirit of a maid, eh?
Okay, okay. I'll hook you up, so stay hidden for a while.
Hello.
Yeah.
Come over right now.
So, what do you want?
Oh, nothing much.
But as a person who's had a maid service since you were little, I have a question.
Can't you use a better word?
Besides, Saki's maid outfit is her choice.
I'm not particularly interested in maids.
Oh, really? Then sorry about that.
Well you know. It may be late in the trend, but I'm thinking of starting a maid cafe.
Aren't those great? Those, "Welcome home, Master" things?
I don't know what's in your head, but do whatever you want.
But I don't know if a maid cafe that only imitates appearances will be popular or not.
Really? Then what does it take to be a maid besides appearance?
I-It's not like I'm interested in them,
but... but if I had to say what the spirit of maids is...
The skirt that lightly rises when they spin.
That's what's important.
That's all?
I'd expected better from you.
You moron! Of course there's more!
Also the tiptoeing!
How they reach for something that's just a little too high for them!
Is that all?
No, I've got more.
The posture's important, too.
They must always have a straight back.
And, other important aspects are...
Okay, okay.
That about summarizes it, Isumi.
I see.
Nice to see you, Wataru-kun.
W-W-W-Why?
You're very knowledgeable regarding maids...
...and a maniac, too.
Nagi, you jerk!
Wataru-kun?
That was fun.
I feel a little bad for him.
Don't be.
But now we know what we were looking for.
Maid spirit comes with the skirt that lightly fluffs from a turn.
Thank you, Nagi.
I've come to a realization.
So, I'll show you the spirit of maids now!
See this, and please rest in peace.
She can't spin.
But this, in and of itself, is good, too.
The hunt for the spirit of maids will continue.
Um, do you need something?
N-No, I don't need anything from you.
I don't have anything, but...
Yes?
Can you do a spin right there?
Eh? Why?
Don't ask! Just do the spin!
Um, if I had to answer right away, I don't want to.
Why? What's the big deal?
Well, I don't know why, but based on your actions, I sense something perverted.
W-What perversion?!
It's nothing like that!
Nailed half of his intention.
Anyway, I don't really get it, but if I may speak based on my womanly instincts, it's too early for Sir.
I'm saying it's nothing like that!
Right when Wataru, who got bullied by Nagi, was thinking of maids...
Hey, Saki!
...at the Sanzenin estate...
I see. I understand the situation.
In that case...
I'll teach her what the spirit of maids is about.
Oh, then you'll wear a maid outfit for her?
I see, I see. So the debt-ridden butler likes maid outfits that much, eh?
What? She has a smile on, but did my rating with her just go down?
I'm not wearing one. I was going to introduce you to a new maid we recently hired at my place.
A maid from the Aizawas?
There's a maid cafe the Aizawa group just recently opened.
You even run a maid cafe?
Yeah.
And this maid you speak of is...
She was working part-time at the cafe.
She was too perfect of a maid, so I'm having her work as one at my places on days off and weekends.
As expected of the rich.
So without further ado,
Haru-san, come on in!
Hello, nice to meet you.
I'm Haru, working as Sakuya-san's maid.
She is a very pretty person.
Thank you very much.
You seem very young.
How old are you?
Um, I'm...
Having a secret is a maid's grace.
Y-Yes.
Pardon me.
See? Isn't she something?
She is.
So today, we'll have her show us the spirit of maids and learn from her.
What's going on, Maria-san?
No, nothing really.
We'll be using the reception room.
I wonder what kind of maid spirit Haru-san will show us.
Keep your hopes high.
So Haru-san. Why did you start being a maid?
Let's see...
Simply put, I like working to support a cute and amazing person.
Support, you say?
Yes.
Since I don't have special abilities like Ayasaki-kun.
I see.
Wait, "Ayasaki-kun"?
How does she know my name?
Her level is quite high up there.
Father! Where have you been until now?!
See this, and please rest in peace.
I edited the footage of Lady Isumi tripping due to wearing a maid outfit she's not used to and was letting it loop.
I went off on a bit of a trip and almost went to Heaven.
I wish you had.
On another note, that maid's movements.
Appearance from behind.
We can have high expectations.
What kind of maid skill will she show us?
What's the matter, Maria-san?
No, nothing.
I'll go clean over there.
Hey Maria. What's Hayate up to?
I don't know.
So, what does it take to attain the spirit of maids?
Maid spirit, you say?
Yes. I have a maid maniac friend.
And that boy said,
"The skirt that lightly rises when they do the spin" is where the spirit is.
But I step on the end of the skirt, and I can't spin well.
I see.
Then there's an easy solution.
Really?
Yes. You simply wear a short skirt.
What a fundamental solution.
But that's very maid-like.
S-So what do I do next?
Let's see, the rest, I suppose, will be being cheerful all the time, doing housekeeping, and cooking.
But what's most important for a maid is...
Faking a smile!
Um, she totally spilled the beans.
Yeah, well, it's not as though I didn't know about it, but...
If you can make a naturally fake smile, you can trick 80% of the customers.
I see. So a fake smile.
A little practice?
Smile.
S-Smile...
Yes, that's it.
Smiley.
Smile~
Smile~?
That's right, smile.
Smile.
I can't take this. It's so funny, my stomach hurts.
Um, Isumi-san. If you can't do it...
No. It is my duty to make lingering spirits rest in peace.
I see.
Let's give this a try.
Smile~
It's hot.
Isumi-san. Keep your smile.
Don't forget the fake smile.
Y-Yes.
Enjoy, Master.
Smile.
Great. Well done.
You are now a wonderful maid, too.
Thank you very much.
The fake smile and the forced energy were a little embarrassing to watch.
Yeah.
But even so, I'm satisfied.
Father?
Thank you, Isumi-kun.
That was great maid spirit.
Father.
Then I hope you won't lose your path and rest in peace.
Rest in peace?
Oh, that?
It was all an April Fools joke.
SFX: Snap
SFX: Gah
Sorry I put you through all the embarrassment,
but I have more regrets than just maids.
I won't be resting in peace for a while.
Still, that maid outfit was-
Hold on a second.
We can come to an understanding.
Hold it!
Help me!
Um, I don't really understand the situation, but I'd like to excuse myself now.
Yeah, yeah. Thanks for your help.
Ayasaki-kun.
Hope you always look after my Master.
Y-Yes.
You'll send me off!
Ow...
U-Um...
Smile.
What is this?!
The fake smile didn't work against her.
I didn't know...
...Sakuya-san was close to Sanzenin and Ayasaki-kun, who's been with the President often, recently.
I don't have a direct connection with them, so they probably won't know that it's me,
but I can't let the President find out that Hakuou's secretary works as a maid.
Hey, Haruko.
Eek.
What are you doing here?
Oh, if it isn't the President.
Oh, come on. We're off campus, so just call me Hina.
So, are you on you way home from a part-time job or something?
Yes, something like that.
Then let's walk home together.
Yes, President.
I said just call me Hina.
No, I really can't do that.
You better put some effort into cleaning this up.
Why only me?
Plus this outfit...
Good luck, maid.
Rest in peace already!
Meanwhile, our heroine is...
Am I being ignored?
She worries about her position.
Un, deux, trois.
What are you doing, Haru-san?
S-Sakuya-san!
Ah, practicing the maid turn, eh?
Now that's Haru-san.
Never slacks on daily training.
You're really a model to all maids.
It's nothing like that.
But why are you doing it in your school uniform?
Don't worry, I like those, too.
Next time on Hayate no Gotoku. Whatever You Say, The Cat You Own is the Cutest of All.
The cute animals will be having an adventure.