Today's Hayate no Gotoku starts in Africa, eight years ago, for some reason.
Good lord.
Isumi would be understandable, but for me to be lost...
Hey, is this really the right way, Jenny?
Only the sun knows the answer.
You were walking randomly?
What's up, Nagi?
What?
This baby tiger is to become Tama as we know him.
Basically, this episode is about the tight bond between Tama and Lady Nagi.
Changing the setting to the present, Sanzenin estate.
A pet anaconda, measuring four meters, escaped in Shinjyuku, alarming the people in the neighborhood.
This picture was taken by a bystander.
It's fairly close.
The snake is very vicious; therefore it will be very dangerous if a human were attacked by it.
We have a forest here, so it might hide here.
You're right.
Sheesh. Why do they want to keep such huge and dangerous animals as pets?
Really, I don't understand it. It's so big and dangerous.
B-But, there's a large, dangerous animal in this mansion, too, isn't there?
Oh, yeah, there were a lot of large caterpillars last year, weren't there?
Yes, that was dangerous.
Well, it's nothing new now.
I mean he talks and all. I can't even tell if he's really a tiger or not.
What?
Hey you. What was that earlier comment about?
Are you trying to label me as dangerous and get me kicked out of here?
The Lady thinks of me as a cat, so I'm not dangerous at all.
Just so you know, I'm here to keep my eyes open so guys like you stay off of her.
You're not going to get me out of here.
Anyway, if you get carried away too much, I'll seriously have to hurt you.
Get it?
That tiger is dangerous.
That debt-ridden butler's really full of himself these days.
If it weren't for him, I could have the Lady all to myself like before.
Oh yeah.
You're here, too, aren't you, Shiranui?
I think it's about time you and the debt-ridden butler leave here and...
Hey, wait you!
Hello. Delivery.
Yes, come in.
Hey, Shiranui! I said wait!
Shiranui. I have you cornered now.
Give it up.
What made you decide to keep Tama, Milady?
"What"?
I picked him up almost right after Mother passed away.
Staying home was too painful, since there were so many memories of Mother, so I wanted to go where there weren't many.
So I went to Africa.
Then...
Hey, Jenny. Something's over there.
It looks like a tiger, but what is it?
I've never seen a white tiger, so it's probably a cat.
Cat?
But it looks like a tiger...
Oh, shit. There are no tigers in Africa.
I said it's a cat, so it's a cat, you rotten midget.
So that's a cat...
But poor thing.
He's gonna die.
Why?
Hungry beasts are all around him.
Jenny, help him.
That's an impossible request.
Impossible? Why?
Aren't you carrying a gun for times like these?
This looks like a rifle, but it's actually a lighter.
I bought it at the airport souvenir shop.
Don't buy such misleading things.
Wait, which means...
Could we be in big trouble, too?
That's right.
It's a hilarious situation. What do you want to do?
E-Even if you ask me...
Hey you!
Come with me!
Let's hurry and get out of here!
Damn them!
They're after us!
Of course they are. They're beasts.
Do you think we'll die if they catch us?
Yeah, of course we'll die. We have no choice but to die.
Don't worry.
I'll save you no matter what.
Looks like they caught up to us.
Hey, Milady's there!
Milady! Are you all right?!
Are you okay?
Isumi.
What's that baby?
Oh, this is-
What a cute kitty.
So this is a cat?
Of course. There are no tigers in Africa.
Besides it's white; it has to be a cat.
If you say so, then it must be a cat.
But, what are you going to do with him?
"What"? I don't know where his mother is and all.
The mother's long dead.
This guy's alone and only waiting for death to come.
Really, Jenny?
How can you tell that?
It's my special ninja skill.
I listened to his voice with my voiceover skill.
You have such a skill?
More like, if you have ninja skills, use them to defeat those guys earlier.
Which means...
You don't have a mother, either?
Nagi...
I've decided!
Starting today, I, Sanzenin Nagi will be your mother.
I will definitely protect you.
Something like that happened.
I never knew there was such a story.
Yeah. It's a pretty dramatic story, right?
You're right.
By the way, there's something I'd like to ask.
Who exactly is Jenny?
I don't really know her.
What?! Jenny was a total stranger?!
She's a younger sister of a friend, but she was a really strange sister.
Younger sister?! A younger sister of your friend?
How old was Jenny back then?
Four.
So huge! Jenny in the flashback was huge!
Well, she did say she was a ninja. Aren't ninja's basically like that?
Their size, I mean.
How vague is your understanding?
Anyway, Tama is lucky to have you caring for him so much.
That's right.
Where am I?
Crap. I'm totally lost.
What do I do?
At times like these, one should go to the police.
But I'm a tiger...
Will it be all right to be seen by people?
Here's a follow-up on the anaconda case.
The anaconda was found and has been shot dead by the police.
It was a dangerous animal, after all.
If a tiger were to be spotted on the road, I'm sure it'd be instantly shot, as well.
Oh no! Oh no! I'll be killed if people see me!
Lady!
The house tiger's battle for survival begins.
Hey Maria. Where did Tama go?
I'm not sure. But yes, he's been away.
God... Where could he be wandering?
I'm sure he'll return when he's hungry.
Okay, okay. It's not like humanity has lost yet.
Let's coolly analyze the situation and craft a speedy response.
A tiger has appeared in the city.
What will you do?
Attack?
Escape?
Magic?
Shoot it dead?
Okay, okay. I understand the situation very well.
Perfect victory. It's a total victory for humanity.
Wait, I'm not on humanity's side.
It's a total defeat for me.
Crap. The situation can't be worse.
I'll be shot dead if I'm seen.
If only I could return to the mansion without being seen...
The question is, is that possible?
More like, where am I?
Since I was transported in a truck, am I at a faraway place?
What should I do if I'm outside of Tokyo?
Well, even if I am within Tokyo, I'm a bit metabolic these days, so it's really tiring to walk.
For now, I'll hide in this can and make my way to the mansion where the Lady is-
Wha-Wha-Wha-What is this?
I can't even sneak home?
Help me, Lady!
See this and please rest in peace.
Are you sure about this?
About what?
Nothing. It's fine if you're fine with it.
So what are you talking about?
The tiger. That white tiger.
What about Tama?
I'm saying he got taken away on a truck he mistakenly got on.
See this and please rest in peace.
Well, that's a big problem.
What?!
What should I do?
I want to go home, but human society is scary.
If I can't meet the Lady...
Damn it. This is all that debt-ridden butler and Shiranui's fault.
Especially Shiranui. Because of him, I'm... I'm...
Shi-Shiranui?
Shi-Shi-
Shiranui!
Shiranui! Damn you! Look at what I'm having to go through because of you!
Do you understand me, damn it? I was lonely, damn it!
I really want to beat you up, but I have a forgiving heart, so I'll let you off the hook.
Since there's no choice, we'll work together so we can both go home. Okay?
I just need to figure out where I am.
If I can figure out where I am...
Hey, Shiranui!
Hold up! Where are you going?
Hey look. It's a really cute kitty.
Ah, you're right.
What is it?
It's so cute. Do you think it's still only about six months old?
Yeah, it's probably around that.
Hey, you can't go in places like that.
What a lucky perv.
Hey, what are you doing?
I said it tickles.
It ran away.
Geez.
Hey, Shiranui. What are you doing?
What?! You got her cellphone?!
Great job!
Hey, this is the latest cellphone with GPS.
I can tell where we are with this.
I see, so this is where we are.
The ocean-like place from part A was Shakujii Park.
All I need to do now is find the way to the mansion.
Don't know the mansion's address.
My goodness. Who ever thought there'd be such an obstacle.
I don't know where exactly home is.
I'm not giving up yet.
I've got the latest cellphone.
There's always the last resort.
Lost without any money and don't know the address of home. I'm about to cry.
Now, kind-hearted people who once saved the person who was on a train...
Lend me your strength!
A reply has come!
I thought we agreed not to start any more crap topics here~~~~~
What a typical answer, damn it.
Well, that was within what's expected.
I would reply the same way if it wasn't related to me.
But right now...
To 1. Is there a problem?
Get lost, lost boy.
Rather than that, let's go on an adventure.
I seriously need help right now.
Don't worry. I'm lost in life, too.
Up arrow. I'm Guile. *lol*
Damn it... Is this not going to work?
To 1.
To make a serious post, since you have a cellphone, why not call someone who'd know the address of where you want to go?
Someone who knows the address?
Oh yeah. Those girls. They're students from the Lady's school.
I think they've been to the mansion before, too.
Which means...
I found it!
Now I can go home!
To 110.
Thx. I think I'll manage now.
Now I know where to go and how to get there.
All I have to do now is to make sure I don't get spotted by people and make my way back.
This is all thanks to you. You have my thanks today, Shiranui.
What? Wait.
Shiranui?
Shiranui!
Hey! What are you doing, playing in the middle of the road?!
You have a death flag raised right now!
You'll get run over by a car if you're in a place like that.
Hey!
Look, it's coming right as I said it.
It's coming to crush you.
Hurry! Hurry and get away!
What do I do? Should I go to save him?
But that would reveal my identity.
But, if he's gone, I can have the Lady to myself again.
I'll be home soon.
There's no need to save him, endangering myself.
It's no time to be saying all that!
Shiranui!
Debt-ridden butler...
Gosh.
If something were to happen to you, Milady would be sad.
You'd better watch out.
I-It's a tiger!
Crap! I've been spotted!
I'll be shot dead! Shot!
You there! You need to run!
Everyone, please don't worry.
A short-legged, ugly tiger like this can't possibly exist.
This is a costume.
Oh, it's just a costume.
No wonder it looked strange. It's too ugly to be real.
Yeah. It's too ugly to be a tiger.
Yup, a tiger can't possibly be that ugly.
So, aren't you glad, Tama?
Why you... debt-ridden butler...
I will hurt you!
I have just returned.
Ah, Hayate. Where did you go, dashing out?
I had a small matter to see to.
Tama. Did you come back for your meal?
You should go outside once in a while, too.
Nowadays, you're connected to the real world even if you're at home, so there's no problem.
There you go again, saying things like that.
Honestly. I helped a person today, too.
To 112.
Well, get home safely.
As such...
I will definitely protect you.
The promise was kept today, too.
Man, a lot has happened, but it looks like I made it home in one piece.
You're right, Shiranui. I have to say thanks to the one who told us how to get home.
What the hell? My topic has turned into a thread for giving advice to the guy that posted "I'm lost in life".
He was told he was a 2D freak by the woman he loves?
He's pathetic!
Next time on Hayate no Gotoku. Keep on Dreaming.
What? Lady's going to work?