01x01 - Deceitful, Mysterious Marie

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Master Arthur, your wait is over.

At long last, she is ready.

I give you...

your robot maid, Marie.

She looks perfectly human.

I can't believe you really pulled this off.

The Zetes Corporation is numberone in the country for a reason.

I see nothing is impossible forthe business I'll inherit someday.

But you haven't convinced me yet.

I need a closer look.

Master Arthur! Are you hurt?!

Get an extinguisher! Hurry!

The clock exploded?

- Damn it. Not again.- Oh no!

- Damn it. Not again.- Run for the fire extinguisher! Quickly now!

Run for the fire extinguisher! Quickly now!

The blast didn't even faze her?

She's the real thing...

You there. Cleaning lady.

You switched out the clock, didn't you?

You don't understand! I was told to!

- You can tell us everything.- I had no idea it had been rigged like that!

F-Forgive me!

Someone is watching mefrom the roof of that house.

Chase them off.

Yes, sir.

But first, get rid of thelistening device under the desk.

Come quietly.

Hands off!

I can't stand people.

Sir, a parcel and bouquethave arrived for you.

Oh?

The roses smell simply—

People let their greed get the better of them

and attempt to hurt, rob, and swindleothers without a second thought.

So I only trust emotionless,inanimate objects.

This young man is Arthur Louis Zetes,

the heir to a corporate empire...and an illegitimate child.

Resentful relatives have attempted to kidnap,imprison, poison, and assassinate him

for so long, he's developedextreme misanthropy.

Would you like me to tell youwhat kind of person I hate most?

It's people who lie.

When someone lies to me,

I use every means at my disposalto end their lives socially.

Believe it or not, this robot maid

is the champion martial arts prodigywho never let it show on her face

what strenuous feat she performedor excruciating blow she took,

Marie "the Robot" Evans!

Er, who is a normal human.

What should I do?

I took this side job because they promisedto take on my parents' debts for me,

but nobody said anything about this!

Would you give us a moment alone?

Certainly, sir.

Not good.

No matter how robotic I seem,he's bound to catch on to me.

There's no way he won't!

I'm dead mea—

Wow. A robot maid?

Talk about incredible!Straight out of a light novel.

Man, this is so cool. So cool. So, so cool.

U-Uh... I'll clean the room now.

Whoa, awesome!

She even sounds like a real girl talking!

That's his take?

Hey. Would you mind ifI just called you "Marie"?

You would?

P-Please call me whatever you wish.

H-Hold up! Is this really thesame guy from a minute ago?!

Surely you understand after yesterday.

The young master could be targeted at any time.

We will put you through schoolas long as you keep him safe.

Are you listening?

I only get to eat whenthe master's in the shower.

Okay. See you later.

Hey! My sandwich!

I'd appreciate it if you hadsome protein for me next time!

Be extremely careful.

If he finds out you're human, we're both dead.

You're late! By . seconds!

I-I'm sorry. I overslept.

Someone woke up scary.

No one trusts those who can't keep a schedule!

Be more careful from now on!

But at least he's talking sense.

I have a university lectureto attend after school.

University?

I'm learning to be a leader.

Afterward, I'm dining with the sonof one of our business partners.

Being an heir sound like a tough gig.

The son in question has abysmal table manners.

I might snap and stab himto death with my knife.

Yeah, he's scary all right.

But he's nice to me.

Will you pretend to be humanand come to school with me?

You can call me if you need anything.

It's giving me whiplash.

I can't believe they're lettingme go to such a fancy school.

Did the master win all these?

He's on the council too.

STUDENT COUNCIL ROOM- He must be a model student.

Don't just stand there spacing out.

I'm sorry.

You sure don't look sorry.

I'm sorry.

What's her deal? She talks like a robot.

Gives me the creeps.

I got used to people talkingabout me like that a long time ago.

Even my mom did it.

You weird me out.

I yell at you, I praise you,and you act the same either way.

How did you turn into such a cold fish?

Do you have a problem with my maid?

I d-didn't see you there.

What's wrong with being stoic?

W-We were only kidding! Yeah, just kidding!

- Right?- Run for it!

Thank you very much, sir.

I think your unchanging expressionis part of your charm.

Let's go.

No one's ever said that to me before.

Arthur, long time no see.

You look great!

Hello.

I'm glad to say you look the same.

That is the master's olderstepbrother, Master Maynard.

So, someone else who wants the master dead?

I hear you always stay top of your class.

Cut yourself some slack, Arthur.

You only just got backfrom studying abroad yourself.

- Yes, and I got a lot out of it.- It was just a two-week program.

-You should try it sometime.- Why'd Dad choose a sarcastic prick like you?

I'd be the next head of the Zetesfamily if you hadn't show up!

You've got me there.

Maybe he couldn't stand the lackof class oozing from your every pore.

Who are you calling classless?!How about you get lost, eyesore?

Why don't you give up already?

- We'll always be there for each other.- Give up? Like hell I will.

- What are brothers for?- Why won't you die? I've sent enough hitmen.

- Thank you, Maynard.- Because you make it too obvious.

The young masters' dueling innermonologues never fail to astound me.

The master is smiling. He must reallyenjoy being with his stepbrother.

Man, talking to you afterso long sure makes me tense.

I'll just borrow your facilities for a sec.

So my latest hitman failed like the rest.

The bathroom is that way.

Don't sneak up on me like that! You scared me!

I'm terribly sorry, sir.

You don't look the least bit sorry to me.

EXTREMELY CONTRITE- Please forgive me. I am a robot.

A robot?

It's true. I am a robot maid.

You don't bat an eye.I guess you really must be a robot.

I managed to convince him.

Still, who goes around with a maidwho can't even fake a smile?

Arthur won't last long.

I can fake a smile if you wish.

,VOLUNTARILY CENSORED- Beam!

That day, I made my decision.

I resolved to succeed my father.

Excuse me, sir.

Your tea is ready.

Yikes! He looks grouchy.

Oh, Marie.

Marie.

Yes?

Sorry. I'd like you to do something for me.

What is it?

Well...

May I... rest my head in your lap?

You may.

Rock hard! I can tell you're made of metal.

Sorry, that's muscle.

Still, I haven't felt soat peace in a long time.

No one is on my side.

So I made up my mindto live without anyone's help.

My father chose me. I'm special.

I have to stand strong, even if I stand alone.

I bid you to rely on me.

I am always on your side, sir.

Thank you, Marie.

He shows me that he's just a normalboy when we're alone together.

I want to protect himthe same way he came to my defense.

I want to protect him...

But I'm lying to him too.

The lecture starts at five,so it should be over by seven.

It appears your car is a little early.

Better that than late.

Take care.

I'm here to pick up Master Arthur.

Oh no! That car was a decoy!

Quick, Marie! Call the police and...

Marie?

How shameless can you be, Arthur?

Your surly robot maid disrespectingme was the last straw.

You'd better choose your maidsmore carefully from now on.

Not that you'll have a "from now on."Today is the day you die.

This is the th timeyou've said that, Maynard.

Master, I'm here to get you.

How'd a person get up there?!

Marie!

She's not a person! She's a robot!

I can't see the road!

Shake her off!

Any last words?

Oh, and don't worry about the Zetes name.

I'll be sure to carry it on for you.

How dare you hurt Marie...

Even if she is a robot, she must'vebroken up in midair after that!

My condolences.

No one insults Marie and gets away with it.

Ooh, scary!

Are you saying you'll come back to haunt me?

Am I about to be cursed?

Not that you'll have a "from now on."Today is the day you die.

Huh?

Arthur! Don't tell me...

I recorded every last word.

When did you...

A spy gadget?! That's playing dirty, you coward!

The video has already been saved to the cloud.

I wonder what will happen if itfinds its way to social media.

Not that you'll have a "from now on."Today is the day you die.

I just remembered I've got somewhere to be.

You guys take it from here!

What do we do with him now?!

He's seen our faces. We have to do something.

If you're going to do it, make it quick.

Say... I hear your momwas your dad's mistress.

Everybody will be happierwith you out of the picture!

I know that.

I know I'm not wanted.

Marie, it was only for a short time,but I'm glad I got to meet you.

You are the ones...

who ought to be out of the picture.

Damn it all!

Where's the car?!

Master Maynard used it for his getaway.

Are you kidding me?! What's with this freak?!

I'm glad you aren't hurt.

And I'm glad you're safe too.

Honestly, what a handful.

We're leaving, Marie.

There's no sense hanging around here.

Indeed.

The stairs!

No going that way now.

Crouch down to breathe.

Hold a handkerchief over your mouth.

Is there another exit?

Yes!

That's our only chance.

Master, I'll lift you up on my shoulders.Escape through that window.

What about you, Marie? What will you do?

I'll be fine.

I'm a robot.

That doesn't mean I can just leave you behind!

This is the only way.

I can't let the master die.

How do I get him to give up on me?

Master, the truth is, I...

I'll just tell him everything.

How I really feel...

I really enjoy spending time with you, sir.

I'm inexpressive and unemotional.

I've almost never enjoyedanyone's company, but...

You mean a lot to me, sir.

You are precious.

Don't worry.

My body is made of durable metals.

Find me in the burnt wreckage.

I will reboot and continue to serve you.

Marie, I promise I'll save you.

Marie! I promise I'll save you!

I lied to him right to the bitter end.

I'm only human.

Everything I was to you was a lie...

but at least my feelings were real.

...rie...

Marie...

Marie.

Marie?

Marie!

Huh?

I'm alive?

Thank goodness.

You took so long to reboot,I was worried you were broken.

I...

I called Roy for help after I got outside.

Then... I can continue to serve you.

Yes.

I'm glad.

Marie, could you possibly be...

Oh no! It sounds like...

The cat's out of the bag?!

No, it's nothing.

It only looked as if Mariewas smiling like a human girl

because my brain was starved for oxygen.

So forget it. She's a robot.

Falling in love with a machineis worse than pointless.

Besides, even if she weren't one,

I could never love another human anyway.

Arthur is a misanthrope.

And Marie is pretending to bea robot to stay by his side.

Now, where will they go from here?

,NEXT TIME

Beware, Marie.

Next time, your "greatestfoe" makes their debut.

That was fast.

,EPISODE : MISTRUSTED MARIE