Ep. 1: Hayate Ayasaki Faces Christmas Eve Debt and Mafia Sale
Aired on April 1, 2007
On Christmas Eve, while others prepare for the holiday, Hayate Ayasaki faces a tragic fate. His indifferent parents incur a massive debt of 156,804,000 yen, roughly equivalent to 1.3 million US dollars. Unable to repay this sum, they sell Hayate to the Japanese mafia. Consequently, the poor and unlucky boy will not experience a Merry Christmas. This event marks the beginning of his difficult journey, as he is forced into servitude to settle his family's financial obligations. The narrative highlights the stark contrast between the festive season and Hayate's sudden loss of freedom and security.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Hayate Ayasaki Faces Christmas Eve Debt and Mafia Sale
- Ep. 2 · Hayate awakens in Nagi's mansion and begins his new life as her butler.
- Ep. 3 · Hayate Fights a Tiger and a Robot to Prove His Worth as Nagi's Butler
- Ep. 4 · Hayate Delivers Lunch to Hakuou Academy and Encounters the Student Council President
- Ep. 5 · Hayate struggles with Nagi's school refusal and faces danger while fetching tea for a visitor.