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.
💰 This episode officially solidifies the ongoing running gag and plot driver: Hayate's absurdly large financial debt to a teenage girl. Hayate no Gotoku! (Dub) Episode 2
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
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 Though Hayate is now free from the ruthless
Just as they are about to drag him off to a life of forced labor, a mysterious savior arrives wearing a bizarre outfit: (which is obviously just Nagi wearing a cheap mask). She hurls a plastic card at the leader's head and drops a suitcase containing the exact amount of physical cash required to pay off Hayate's debt in full. The New Contract