Hey, Maria. What is money?
My, that's a very philosophical question you're asking today.
Hayate is working hard every day to work off his debt,
but I'm starting to think that might be a good life.
A typically whimsical thought of the rich.
Here.
The value of money depends on each person, so it's not something you can learn from a textbook, I guess.
Hayate.
Yes, Milady?
Hey, Hayate. When is your birthday?
It's November 11th.
Do you have something you want for that day?
Why are you asking me that?
Are you thinking of giving me something?
Simply put, yes.
What kind of reaction was that?
You don't want something?
I'm sorry. I could say that I wasn't expecting that at all.
Anything's fine. Say whatever comes to mind.
Let's see...
Then I guess a wrist watch would be nice.
A wrist watch?
If it's something you're giving me, I thought it'd be nice if it's something I can always carry with me.
That's about the only reason I came up with.
I see; I understand. That's a pretty good reason, Hayate.
Then, right now, I promise to give you a wrist watch on your birthday!
And it won't be any ordinary wrist watch.
I will be buying it with the money I save up from my part-time jobs, which I will be starting today!
What? That's all the time you can be here to help?
The maid cafe my boss recently opened keeps me busy these days, so I wanted a capable person to mind the store here.
Even you use that tone, while I'm serving as the student council president, I don't have time to work here often.
Besides, this shop isn't very busy.
Just get a high school student as a part-timer, and you won't have to worry about anything.
But I want at least one capable person.
There's one!
What? A request to work part-time?
Yes, I can do accounting, and I can handle purchasing, too...
But I am a butler, so I don't think I can work part-time...
Maria-san?
Good afternoon. This is Maria, the person who came to help the other day.
I overheard most of the story.
And if possible, I would like to send our Nagi with Hayate-kun to help you.
Maria-san, that's...
Yes. Yes! Thank you very much.
Um...
I'm a little surprised.
Leaving the reason aside, she declared her intent with so much conviction.
I'm not sure if she will keep it up or not, but I want to let her challenge herself.
Please look after Nagi.
Maria-san.
Most certainly! I will do my best to support her!
I see. So this is Nagi-chan.
But are you sure someone this small can help?
You don't have to worry about me!
I can easily handle a part-time job.
It's customer service you have to do. Will you really be all right?
If it's something you're giving me, I thought it'd be nice if it's something I can always carry with me.
I'm the one who brought up the idea, and I said I would do it.
So I will see it through.
Milady.
Okay. Then let's put you to work.
Let's change into our uniforms, shall we?
The changing room is over there.
He said uniform, but it's only an apron.
Aren't there any more "tropical" or "floral mint" like-
What's the Hamster doing here?!
I'd like to ask the same question of you!
Is it the acorn?! Did you get lured into the shop because of the name "Acorn Cafe"?!
Of course not!
And why are you here?!
Are you lost again?
Who are you calling lost?
I'm never lost.
I've never been lost in my life.
Sure you have!
Who did I find lost on my way to Shimoda the other day?
I wasn't lost! I was taking a walk!
Milady? What's the commotion?
You can't, Hayate-kun!
Nishizawa-san!
So, I'll be having you work together starting today, but...
Did something happen?
No...
Nothing in particular.
Well, that's fine.
Um, Hayate-kun.
Yes?
Can I ask you to mind the shop in the morning when it's not very busy?
I have to go see my boss because it's an important day for her.
Sure, I think it'll be fine.
But are you sure? Today's our first day.
Besides, they don't have any experience.
No worries. This shop isn't popular, so only regulars with time come by.
I'm not sure about that...
So take care of this place for me.
E-Excuse me!
Why do I have to work with a Hamster working to pay off her dining check?
D-Dining check?
I'm here because I used up my allowance on that Shimoda trip.
Speaking of which, I don't know why you're starting to work part-time, but can you really do it?
Can a rich girl like you actually work?
Well, how about you?
Even if the Hamster tries to become the best chef in Paris, you'll only bring pests, not a movie deal.
Then should I show you?
Should I show you how well I can work?
Then I'll show you what I can do, too.
A coffee so good that a Russian would say, "It's not like I came to drink the coffee you made" with a blush.
Okay, Hayate-kun!
Hurry up and teach me how things are done!
Looks like you both are ready to learn.
And so, now that I've finished explaining things, we're opening the store.
Roger!
We have our first customer.
Okay, with a smile.
Thank you with coming.
"Thank you with coming", eh?
You're so useless.
Watch me. I'll show you what customer service is.
That was nothing. I was only a bit nervous.
Thank you for coming. May I take your order?
A house blend.
One house blend. Right away.
Just like that; unlike you, I'm smart, so I can do it if I try.
What did you say?!
Hayate explained it so clearly only a bit ago, it's only natural that one can do it.
On no. At this rate, I'll be a useless girl.
I am the older one, so I have to maintain my dignity.
Besides, Hayate-kun caught me in such an embarrassing moment,
so I've got to show some of my cool side.
That embarrassing moment...
The next customer's coming.
Don't space out like that.
A very rookie-level, part-time battle has started.
Welcome!
That Hayate. Being silly around girls other than me.
Your order?
House blend.
One house blend. Right away.
What's the matter, Nagi-chan?
He's... Ashibashi Gouji-sensei.
Huh? Ashibashi... what?
You don't know him?
He's the super popular manga author, Ashibashi-sensei!
The animated "Melancholy of Whatever Anyway" by Kyoubashi Animation was a great hit.
He's also drawing the battle manga "Lost Faith Sensei" for a weekly manga magazine!
So he's a celebrity, eh?
I heard a rumor that he lives around here; it's true!
He must be deep in thought like that, coming up with the climax of this battle manga.
I wish I were dead.
I think the manga artist is deep in distress.
Th-That's not true.
Most manga artists have death wishes, anyway.
So that's what a rough draft from a professional looks like!
This week, my favorite character, Yamato, is supposed to make a miraculous comeback, powered up.
I bet his great feats are drawn there.
I got myself a job, so I'll quit all this fighting and stuff.
W-What?
What are you talking about, Yamato?!
Even if you can fire beams from a sword, it's useless for job hunting.
You guys should grow up already, too.
What should we do?
Being unemployed in this day and age is...
Would anyone accept a turnaround like this?
No one would!!!
How long do you think you've been fighting against the same enemy with breaks in between?!
You've dragged it out for too long! No one would accept such a turnaround!
I'm so sorry. She's still new here.
So this isn't acceptable, eh?!
But I don't know what to do!
I can't handle the contradiction of boys fighting for the hope of a world without war!
Um, even if you break out such a complicated problem for us...
And both antagonists and protagonists are filled with popular characters!
So I can't kill anyone even though this is a battle manga!
Can't let them out of scope!
I end up inflating the skills, too!
I can't do this anymore...
So... There's nothing we amateurs can do even if you say that.
This is an espresso made with robusta beans.
It has about three times the caffeine of arabica and has a strong taste.
Churchill once said,
"Any achievement looks impossible at first."
So have a coffee break, and then find the answer.
Your own answer by the name of "story".
Milady...
Nagi-chan.
Thank you, little girl.
No problem. Enjoy it.
That was like...
It's so good!
...a food manga's ending.
Do you think that's acceptable, Hayate-kun?
I think it is if Milady and that artist think it's all right.
I couldn't stop myself from coming to check on them, but they'll be able to tell it's me if I go in like this, won't they?
Then how about going in disguise?
Disguise?
We've prepared a uniform that blends in well.
Yes, I did accept the idea of a disguise, but...
What are you talking about?! You're amazing!
You look wonderful, Maria-sama!
Are you sure this will work?!
It's flawless!
The blue cardigan is perfect, as well!
A nurse cap is not necessary in real life, but it's great in this case!
Okay. Then I guess I'll go in.
I wish you luck.
Two hours since the store opened.
Two customers have come.
This shop's going to go out of business.
You shouldn't make judgments like that.
But I never thought I'd be able to work with you, Hayate-kun.
Same here.
Wait, isn't this a chance for me?
This is a chance for me to close the distance between him and me.
Well, I already think we closed the distance by a lot in an extraordinary manner, but let's leave that on the side.
Looking at it again, I'm glad I was wearing cute lingerie.
No! It's not good! Not good at all! That was a huge mistake!
Wasn't hiring her the biggest mistake?
I don't think so.
You're completely useless anyway, so go ahead and quit anytime.
I'm not quitting. I'm much more patient than you, so I'll continue.
I can see you sneaking snacks and getting fired.
Where are you going, Milady?
I got my hands dirty, so I'm washing them.
Oh, and Hamster.
From what I saw before, your stomach was sticking out a little.
S-Sticking out?! It's not sticking out!
Don't be so sure.
It wasn't sticking out, was it, Hayate-kun?
Hayate-kun!
Don't blush over the thought of her bare skin!
You stupid, stupid, stupid Hayate!
It's like this just when I thought I'd found her cute side after Shimoda.
I think Milady feels a little relieved to find you here.
Otherwise, she wouldn't be able to service customers without being nervous.
That Hamster... Seriously!
And Hayate, too!
So I hope you'll be kind to her.
Oh, fine.
What are you two talking about?
We're saying that devious girls are hard to deal with.
We have a customer.
Great.
Welco-
Welcome.
Please take a seat you like.
It looks like they didn't notice it's me.
That's Maria, isn't it?
It is Maria-san.
It's Nagi-chan's maid, right?
Why is she wearing a nurse uniform?
Don't know. Don't ask me.
Maybe cosplay is her thing?
Anyway, it may be best to feign ignorance, so act like we don't know it's her.
Roger.
They were right. The nurse outfit must have been a good choice.
I can watch Nagi work with this.
Hey, you guys.
Welcome, Ashibashi-sensei!
I think I'll be able to survive this week thanks to you guys.
That's great!
Wow. That Nagi is already getting along with a customer.
This is incredible.
I'm glad. Looks like this work experience is guiding her in the right direction.
I'm honored.
So, I brought an autograph as a thank you.
Really?!
Please marry me.
I never thought my perfect woman would be here, and in a blue cardigan, too!
So please marry me!
Um, what rationale are you using?
This is turning into trouble.
Manga artists are dreamers, so it happens a lot.
It does?
I'm going to go help her a bit.
Yeah. But make sure you act like you haven't noticed she's Maria.
I don't want extra trouble.
Roger.
Please stop this, Sensei.
We can't allow acts like that in the store.
Don't get in the way of my love!
No one's a superhero without love in them!
You're a manga artist!
Gee, what should I do?
To keep acting like I don't know it's Maria-san and have him give up...
I know!
Stop it already, Sensei!
What are you trying to do?!
Take a good look at that person!
Despite appearances,
you're talking to a man!
S-Seriously?!
Yes. You can't be fooled.
Someone that cute can't possibly be a girl.
That's so convincing!
Thank you. I was about to go down the wrong path.
I've got manuscripts to take care of, so see you.
Yes, thank you for coming.
Wow.
I'm glad that ended well, customer-I've-just-met.
Hayate-kun...
Maria-san! Why?
I don't know what you're thinking, Hayate-kun, but I'm a fresh seventeen year old girl.
That Hayate is so tactless.
You're right.
Do you understand that?
I'm only seventeen, okay?
What's wrong?
I'm not making it up or anything. I am seventeen.
N-Nothing.
I'm still fresh.
Could Hayate-kun possibly like that maid...
No, it can't be... right?
By the way, in Ashibashi Gouji-sensei's battle manga, Lost Faith Sensei,
the final she-man boss was defeated, and the story had a happy ending.
Following two seasons of anime, coming up are another two seasons of anime to complete the show.
His popularity is without limits.
Three crepes, a bra, bloomer, and two sashimi boats.
Right away.
Next for table number three.
What are you doing in a cafe kitchen, Hayate-kun, Nagi-chan?
Simulating the situation of when things get busy.
We're working with the assumption that thirty customers are waiting right now.
Hayate, this time it's a forsaken cafe at the frontlines of battle.
Yes, Milady.
Are they bored with no customers here?
Next time on Hayate no Gotoku. Where We End Up.
Deliver the birthday cake to enemy territory!