If I remember correctly, today is Sakuya-san's birthday, isn't it?
Oh, yeah.
Aren't you going to go celebrate it with her?
Yeah, I guess I could go...
You look very tired.
N-No. I'm not.
But I guess... I'm a bit tired.
It was your first time working, after all.
You worked very hard, so it is no surprise you would become sleepy.
Y-You think so? You think I worked hard?
Yes. You worked very hard.
It's finally done.
Great work.
Leave the rest to me.
Thank you, Vice President.
Don't mention it.
But you know, the new student welcoming party and what not...
Isn't this school leaving the running of the school to students too much?
It's a great thing.
You can take advantage of the trust...
...and sell some of the property secretly and surprise them.
That's a little...
I'm only joking.
By the way, where did Secretary Chiharu-san go?
She said she had a matter she must attend to.
Matter?
What? Will Nagi and company come?
Well, she is my childhood friend and he's her butler, so yes, I think they will.
I-I see.
What? You don't want to see them?
No, it's nothing like that.
The girl was facing a dilemma.
Last time, they didn't discover it was her because they had never really met in person.
But the more times they meet, the greater the chance they realize who she is.
Hakuou allows part-time jobs.
But that's not the problem.
Hey, Chi-chan!
Let's all go karaoke and have fun!
SFX: Sharp
I'm not fond of noisy stuff, so I'll pass.
I say stuff like that, so what I wear here is too different from who I am at school.
It'll be embarrassing if they find out who I really am.
It's a dilemma.
I wonder what's wrong with Haru-san.
SFX: Sigh~
How did all of this happen in the first place?
The story begins some time in the past.
What? Father's company went bankrupt?
Note: "Father = Tou-san" vs. "Bankrupt = Tousan"
It's no time to be making puns like that, Chiharu-chan!
I didn't mean it to be a pun, Mom.
But I guess there's nothing we can do about it.
I'll find a part-time job, so can you leave my room?
You're heartless, Chiharu-chan.
Mommy has never worked in her life.
So what should I do?
If I had a choice, I'd like a job with a cute uniform.
But I don't think working is that easy.
W-Welcome!
I-It's a m-maid cafe that opens today!
Please.
Welcome.
Maid cafe, huh?
W-Welcome.
But...
SFX: Awkward
They're doing it completely wrong.
SFX: Awkward
They're completely ruining the cute maid outfit.
SFX: Awkward
Damn it. If I were doing it, I would make better use of that uniform.
But I am the Hakuou Academy's Student Council Secretary with a strict image.
If people find out I'm working at a maid cafe...
But wait. With Dad's company out of business, there's no way I can continue going to Hakuou.
Then maybe I can...
But, no...
Um, are you interested in working here as a maid?
Yes, I am!
In the end, an investment group showed up, and her father's company didn't close its doors.
After all was said and done, she'd been scouted as Sakuya's personal maid, and here she stands.
It was supposed to be a good offer to be a maid and stay out of people's eyes, but...
I never thought Sakuya-san would be friends with the Sanzenin lady and that butler boy.
Oh, then neither Nagi nor you can come.
Yes. Though she did say she'd just take a nap and go when she wakes up.
I bet she won't get up until morning.
So don't stress over it.
I'll talk to you later.
Thanks.
The two of them won't make it here?
Yeah. I guess Nagi's tired and sleeping.
Which means...
...you're the only childhood friend that came all the way here.
Isumi-san's lost as usual.
You don't have to worry about her?
It's the same old stuff; we don't have to worry.
If the Sanzenin lady isn't coming...
...I won't be seeing anyone I know!
Then I have to act more cheerful than usual so Sakuya-san won't feel lonely.
Um-
How may I help you, dear guest?
Aika-san?!
What is Aika-san doing here?!
No, don't panic.
She hasn't necessarily noticed it's me yet.
What are you doing here, Chiharu-san?
She knows it's me.
W-Who are you referring to, dear guest?
You must be mistaking me for someone.
Harukaze Chiharu.
Hakuou Academy rising junior.
Student Council Secretary.
A cool-looking sixteen year-old with glasses.
Aren't you?
Man, I'm so lonely.
Sure, lots of people came, but all my childhood friends are rejecting me.
All I asked for as a gift was a tiny laugh.
So, I bet this one handsome man's going to show me something hilarious, right?
You look like you're having a great time.
That said...
...the stage is right over there!
Off you go.
What? I-
Off you go.
Well, I...
So the "matter" you had was being a maid.
I see.
You look very cute.
O-Oh no! Aika-san's eyes are in S mode.
I... I'll be teased.
Hold on! Why are you... What are you doing here?
Why?
Because "Ai" in my name Aika comes from Aizawa, the family we're very grateful of.
How do you expect me to know that?!
So Chiharu-san. You look very different from when you're at school.
Well, that's...
SFX: Thump
Please. Keep this a secret from the President and everyone else at school.
If possible, I'd wish you could forget it, too.
Don't worry.
Aika-san.
I will erase it from my memory.
Booklet Title: Weakness List
She's not going to forget.
She has absolutely no intention of forgetting.
Hey, Haru-san!
Wataru's show's going to start soon.
Yes, I'll be there right away.
Anyway, I'd like to talk about this later in detail.
Sure. Off you go.
What is this?
What wrong did I do to face this penalty?
Answer me, God.
He's a very brave friend.
His previous life was a hero's.
W-What do I do?
Should I not do anything and go home?
But I would fail Sakuya's expectations that way.
But...
Sir, you can do it.
Fine, you've put me on the spot.
I'll do it!
Ladies and gentlemen! Look at this!
That's!
Crap, my finger.
He later said those ten seconds felt longer than a year.
People applauded out of pity.
You did it, Sir.
But I wonder how he did that.
I'll have him teach me later.
Welcome, Sanzenin-sama.
Welcome, coming all this way.
Can't she have a modest birthday party at home?
It is quite large-scale.
Good day, Sanzenin-san.
Yeah.
You must be Ayasaki-kun.
Thank you for taking care of the President.
Um, you're...
I'm the Vice President of Hakuou Academy's Student Council, Kasumi Aika.
Nice to meet you, Ayasaki Hayate-kun.
Oh, you're Hakuou's Vice President.
I'm so sorry for causing so much trouble for Hinagiku-san.
Where's Sakuya, by the way?
Sakuya-san is with Chi-
I mean...
She's a little busy now, I think it's best you let her be for now.
Please wait in that room.
Once Sakuya-san is available, I'll go get her.
Sakuya-san.
I'd like to have a talk with your maid there, so may I borrow her for a moment?
I guess that's fine.
Haru-san, I'll be in Wataru's waiting room.
Y-Yes.
Follow me, Chiharu-san.
Eh? Aika-san.
It's Aika. Sakuya-san's gone to Wataru-san's waiting room.
Okay. Thank you.
What? Where did the Vice President go?
I don't know. Maybe the bathroom?
Um, what kind of a person is Aika-san?
I don't know her well, but according to Hina, she's a smart and very kind person.
Like I said, please keep this a secret from everyone at school.
I am keeping it a secret, aren't I?
Great work! Good work out there!
You were awesome.
So don't sulk like that.
Just kill me already.
Don't say stuff like that.
You were really cool you know?
If Isumi-san had been watching, I bet she would have loved you.
Huh? Like that would happen.
I'm serious.
I like that side of yours you showed up there.
Get off. Stop clinging to me like when we were kids.
SFX: Worry
What to do? What to do?
SFX: Worry
Sakuya likes Wataru-kun, and Wataru-kun's jumping on Sakuya?
It's not like that! You saw everything, so what kind of misunderstanding are you uttering?!
Hold on. Then you were listening to the whole conversation?
Do you mean the part about Wataru wishing me to...
Um, that's...
Wataru-kun, I'm happy for your thoughts,
but I don't think that trick was great.
Tricks using fingers are too small to be seen by guests on a big stage like that.
In such situations, it's better to perform using your entire body.
She's so harsh!
So the question of whether I would love it or not is-
Damn it!
I wonder what's wrong with Wataru-kun.
You're seriously a demon, you know that?
What are you two doing?
Nagi!
Seriously, I came all the way, too.
Good evening.
What's this? I was told you were going to sleep until morning since you were tired.
I am tired.
I wanted to sleep until morning.
But it is your birthday.
So...
Here. Your present.
Thank you, Nagi.
It's nothing.
Milady was so tired, she wasn't walking straight until a moment ago.
But she said she had to get here.
Hey, Hayate!
Well, leaving that aside for now. Hayate-han.
Since you're here, what's this?
You're going to entertain me, right?
Huh?
Sorry for being late.
What's the matter?
What am I supposed to do, God?
Then, with great confidence,
"There was no mixer in Oklahoma,"
said he.
Then,
"Oh, come on! Then that's just like the President of my country!"
replied George.
Hayate-kun's amazing.
Yeah. How can he speak so eloquently in front of so many people?
Though, I'm not buying the story.
How was your first day of work?
I learned a lot, and I enjoyed it a lot, too!
Really? That's great.
But you didn't have to stay until the very end.
No, please don't worry about it.
It was like Hayate-kun was running the store all by himself today.
I couldn't be of any help, so this was the least I could do.
I see. You're such a good girl, Ayumu-chan.
Please, you're embarrassing me.
Plus, I want to get the process down fast and have Hayate-kun say...
Wow, this coffee you made, Nishizawa-san,
it's as refreshing as the morning dew from the forest of the fairies.
There's no way I can let a person who makes coffee like this go.
Please date me, Nishizawa-san!
Oh, please, Hayate-kun.
Something like that could happen.
It just might happen!
I'm a genius. Aren't I a genius?
Aren't I?
I wonder if Ayumu-chan's all right.
I'll be upstairs, sorting the tabs, so can you finish cleaning down here?
Yes! Please leave it to me!
In any case, working with Hayate-kun, eh?
You just can't guess what'll happen in life.
Oh, I'm sorry. We're already closed for the day.
Strange. What should I do?
I was thinking of getting milk tea for Milady and was heading to the kitchen,
but it seems like I'm nowhere near it.
What's wrong?
Are you lost, too?
Don't talk to me so nonchalantly.
Stuff some tuna in your mouth, baldy.
Um...
Eek! He's a molester! Help me, police!
Eek! I'm going to be kidnapped!
What do you think you're saying?!
What was that for, you stupid Asato!
You deserved it, Hinata!
You're causing trouble for others again!
Shut up! You want me to crack open your head?!
What?! You want me to stick a straw into your cracked head and drink, you moron?!
Um...
What? You're still here?
What a slow guy.
You shouldn't be troubling others too much, both of you.
Sorry about my children.
Not at all.
But that performance earlier was amazing, Ayasaki-kun.
It's been a while since I laughed that much.
It was really funny.
Yes, thank you.
I especially liked the punch line of stealing leek.
I never would have guessed George was from the west coast.
What? Did I ever say that?
You're right, you didn't.
What is this person?
I never thought I'd bump into you in a place like this, Hina-san.
That's my line.
Why are you working at this store?
Just so you know, this store is completely in the red.
It wouldn't be surprising to see it go under tomorrow.
I kind of understood that we are in the red, today.
But I'm with Nagi-chan and Hayate-kun, so it's really fun.
Nagi and Hayate-kun?
They were your father and your siblings?
Yeah. My foster mother and two more sisters are here, too, but they're sleeping in the back room.
Oh, I see.
Yes, that is the case, Ayasaki-kun.
Lady Nagi. Thank you for coming all this way for my daughter's birthday.
Here's a little gift.
A wild salmon.
It's got roe inside.
It's very good.
I don't need such a stinky thing.
Okay. Then how about I show you my famous nude talk show?
I won't let you, stupid!
What do you think you're doing to your father, Sakuya?!
Don't even ask! You've failed many times doing that!
Fine. I won't do the talk show.
I'll just strip then.
I won't let you! I am not going to let you do that!
Asato, let's get him!
Roger!
They never change.
Yeah, really.
What's the matter?
Milady?
I'm a little tired, so I'm going to sleep.
Nagi and Hayate-kun are working here, too?
Yes. The three of us worked together.
It's was like fate we met.
Makes me get carried away and say things like that.
I will cheer for you.
Looks like I love this person.
Right. I can't run away anymore.
Ayumu.
Yes?
Since the season of sakura is ending, do you want to go watch them with me after this?
Then afterwards,
I have something important to tell you.
What? Where did Milady go?
We were supposed to do the preview together today.
Milady! Where are you?
The preview's starting.
She's really gone missing.
Did something happen to her?
I have to go find her!
The awaited climax.
Next time on Hayate no Gotoku. Distance.
I'll be right there, Milady.