Ep. 3: Hayate Fights a Tiger and a Robot to Prove His Worth as Nagi's Butler
Aired on April 15, 2007

Hayate discovers a white tiger named Tama sleeping in Nagi’s bed, leading to a garden battle that Maria attributes to a scheme by Nagi and Klaus. Tama reveals he speaks human after being raised in luxury. Upset by Hayate’s role, Klaus challenges him to a duel against a robot called Eight. When Eight attacks Nagi, Hayate uses a lamp cord to electrocute the machine, accepting the shock himself to protect his master. Klaus accepts Hayate’s victory, allowing him to stay. The pair formally initiates their master-butler relationship. Maria approves of Hayate remaining at the mansion. The episode concludes with Hayate carrying Nagi while fighting a giant robot, mirroring the events from the start of the first episode.
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.
- Ep. 6 · Isumi visits Nagi while Hayate faces ambushes and cooks with detergent for a near-kiss.
- Ep. 7 · Hayate Delivers Videos to Wataru After Duel Misunderstanding