Maria later explains the reality to Hayate: he is alive, and the eccentric young heiress has hired him to be her new live-in butler. Hayate is deeply touched that someone would show him such kindness. He vigorously sets out to prove his worth by cleaning the massive mansion at superhuman speeds. The Manga Misunderstanding
The official title for Episode 2 of the original 2007 anime series is (often referred to simply as "The First Errand" in the English dub). This guide breaks down the plot, character interactions, and the heavy comedic satire the show is famous for. рџ“є Episode Overview Series: Hayate the Combat Butler (Season 1) Episode Number: 2 Original Air Date: April 8, 2007 Manga Source: Chapters 3, 4, and 5 рџ“– Plot Summary The "Heavenly" Awakening
Hayate wakes up in a luxurious bed inside the Sanzenin mansion. Suffering from physical trauma from the previous night (being hit by a car), he hilariously deduces that he has died and gone to heaven. He decides to make the absolute most of his "afterlife" by enjoying a soak in a massive indoor bath. The Bathhouse Blunder
Though Hayate is now free from the ruthless Yakuza, Nagi informs him that his debt has merely transferred to her. He is bound to work as her faithful combat butler until he pays off the staggering debt in full—a task estimated to take about 40 years of service! ␠Key Highlights & Tropes
Taking Nagi's angry dismissal literally, a depressed Hayate leaves the mansion grounds. He is immediately intercepted and kidnapped by the same Yakuza debt collectors who are hunting him for his parents' massive debt.
