01x02 - Mistrusted Marie

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,EPISODE "MISTRUSTED MARIE"

Where are the chairs?!

Don't you realize we'll have elderlyguests and guests with children?!

Huh? I could've sworn I got some out...

Sorry about that.

You reported earlier thatthey were already in place.

You're fired!

Arthur, the heir to a corporate empire,detests lies as much as he detests people.

Now there's the pride of the ZetesCorporation, Marie the robot maid!

You should all learn from her example!

In truth, Marie is an ordinary human,doomed to die if her secret gets out.

This is their story.

,MODEL, ACTRESS, DOCTOR, LAWYER, STYLIST

,ACCOUNTANT, BANKER,ATHLETES, ACTRESS, DIET MEMBER

Rich socialites as far as the eye can see.

I should have expected as muchof a Zetes garden party.

This party is vital. My father left hosting itin my hands while he's away on business.

As his successor,I can't afford to mess up here.

You can count on me to takeout anyone suspicious.

I plan to, but I have an evenmore important job for you.

And what is that, sir?

Take out any green peppers for me.

They... don't agree with me.

Understood.

I will dispose of themso that no one finds out.

You're a lifesaver.

Arthur!

Aunt Rusty.

Hi there, Arthur. Long time no see.

What an incredible aura. Who are they?

I thought he was feudingwith his whole family.

Mr. Carl Rusty and Mrs. Charlotte Rustyare on the young master's side.

Thank you kindly for coming today.

Don't stand on ceremony, Arthur.

You look like something good's happened.

You can't fool my eyes.

Now, tell me all about it, Arthur.

I guess I'm no match for you.

She's finally complete.

The full might of the Zetes Corporationwent into this robot maid, Marie.

Well, I'll be. A robot maid, eh?

My, how charming!

Her skin is so smooth. She even has pores.

Exquisitely detailed, isn't she?

Yes. I'd never believe she was a robot.

I-Is she onto me?

Marie, take these plates.And be quick about it.

Y-Yes, sir!

Would you look at that!

Marie, move these glasses next.

Yes, sir.

No human's got that kind of balance.

She uses seismic isolation technology.

Okay. Now, where's Arthur?

He might not be the only intruder.

M-Master?

I had no idea playing hostwould be so draining.

The master is feeling down.

This is the most I can do,

but I still want to repay him any way I can.

Thank you, Marie.

Marie?

You appear to have recovered,so I will return to the party.

Wait. Stay with me a little longer.

I am currently configuredto prioritize party-related tasks.

Excuse me.

Marie...

There we are. I've been looking for you.

A "robot," is she?

Why did my heart suddenly start pounding?

Marie, those guests need water.

Yes, sir.

Hey!

Please forgive me. I'll replace it at once.

Hold it. That's a pitcher.

Huh?

My apologies.

That's enough. Just go.

I'll cause problems for themaster if I keep this up.

Once I hit this detonator switch,Arthur will rest in pieces,

and I'll get paid.

My switch!

Wh-Wh-Wha...

What?!

The maid's gone berserk!

She's a menace! Run for it!

It's the robot maid!

Is that her?!

What should I do?

The party's ruined, and it's all my fault.

Please pardon the disturbance.

It appears that this man planted a b*mb.

How frightening!

My maid took action to protectyou all from the intruder.

Thank you, Marie.

You're a maid to be proud of.

- Whoa!- Awesome!

Arthur sure trusts that robot maid,doesn't he?

Perhaps she'll be the cure to his misanthropy.

Damn it!

That cold robot maid got in the way again.

I swear I'll get you next time, Arthur!

Wh-What the—

Oh, I knew you'd look justas lovely out of uniform.

I'm so glad I ordered that dress.

Now that the party is over,we can finally be alone.

We should enjoy this moment.

Don't you like it?

I'm very sorry for spoilingyour party today, sir.

You did your best all day long.

You even got rid of the green peppers.

Thank you, Marie.

I saw how hard you worked.

What a wonderful master.

I wish I could work for him forever.

You're lucky, Marie. You don't have to eat.

Human refueling does seem burdensome.

Speaking of which, what do you run on?

U-Um...

AA batteries, I think.

Really?

Of course not!

What do I do?! He's gonna figure me out for—

AA batteries, you say? I see.

He bought it!

But right now...

you look just like a human girl.

M-Marie?

What now?!

He definitely knows I'm human!

How am I supposed to face the master now?

Although... it was dark.He didn't see my face.

I hope!

I could blame pushing him awayon a malfunction.

Good morning, Marie.

Huh? Don't tell me yesterdaydidn't faze him at all.

She always says "good morning" back.

What's wrong, Marie?

You don't seem yourself.

I knew it! He's suspicious!

C-C-C-Calm down, Marie.

Acting rattled will only makeus more suspicious!

Listen, Marie, is it possible you're...

- I've got to bluff!- We'll bluff him!

Am I what, sir?

I guess I'll find outif I replicate last night.

I can't lose my cool!

What has come over you, sir?

Er, I'd like to take my coffee in my study.

Stare...

Is that heavy? I can carry it for you.

,INEXPLICABLY CHIVALROUS BEHAVIOR

When did he get here?

He's trying to catch me off my gameand get proof.

He's so close!

I have to act even more robotic than usual.

I will clean the hallway windows next.

Clank, clank, clank...

Clankity-clank, clank, clank, clank, clank...

Act like a robot!

,OILCANWATER

Marie, we need to talk.

Marie, as of today, you're fired as a maid.

B-But why, Roy?

The young master has been eyeingyou with suspicion since yesterday.

It's only a matter of timeuntil he learns the truth.

But then...

Don't worry.

I'll make sure you're provided for.

Far, far away from here.

Right.

We can't stay togetherif he catches me in this lie.

I promise he won't find out. So please...

The young master has grown fond of you.

It will hurt all the worsewhen the truth comes out.

And it can't be easy for youto keep up this lie either.

It's all right.

I already have a plan.

I've upgraded Marie the robot maid.

Meet your new and improved robot maid.

Come in.

Excuse me.

It is a pleasure to meet you, sir.

I am your upgraded robot maid,superior to Marie in every way.

Marie , at your service.

Superior... in every way?

It is my pleasure to serve you.

Thwack.

Marie is outfittedwith the utmost lethal capabilities.

No maid could be more fit to serve you, sir.

Fit... to serve me?

This is for the best.

Playing music for theMaster Arthur-exclusive head-in-lap system.

I've arranged for a car.

Go before the young master spots you.

I'll wash the maid outfit and return it later.

Keep it as a memento.

No.

It would be painful to hold on to.It brings back too many memories.

Honestly, I wantedto spend longer at his side.

It was only for a short while,but thank you for your hard work.

I appreciate all you've done for me.

Marie!

Master.

I knew it!

I thought something was up

when Roy brought me a newrobot maid out of the blue.

Tell me.

You're hiding something, aren't you?

I believe you have a new robot maid, sir.

A perfect robot made, far superior to me.

Surely you don't need me anymore.

Yes, she is an ideal robot maid,even more capable than you.

But...

It's just not the same.

I can't be satisfied with just any robot maid.

I...

Sir, I have been looking for you.

Marie ...

My combat scouter detects danger.

Ultrahigh-combat-potential individualconfirmed within five meters of your person.

Threat level five.

Both of you, please stand back.

Fwip.

Shing.

Now eliminating.

Marie!

Now eliminating.

She's strong... Stronger than me!

Master Arthur!

Marie, are you hurt?!

Sir, your back...

Now eliminating.

A piece of junk that hurts Master Arthur...

has no right...

to be his maid!

Marie!

Sir, how is your back?

Don't worry about me.

More importantly...

Marie, I know everything.

You've been acting strange lately because...

you're malfunctioning, aren't you?

And you asked Roy to dispatchMarie in order to hide it.

Am I wrong?

I'll pay whatever it takesfor your maintenance, so—

I'm already fixed.

Wait, already?

That was quick.

The master really will buyanything when it comes to me.

Stay with me always, Marie.

I want to stay with him forever.

It will be a pleasureto work with you again, Marie.

Despite everything, I haven't seen the youngmaster smile like you made him in ages.

Thank you.

It was nothing.

I'll work harder than ever and makesure the truth never gets out.

Speaking of which...

Marie !

Reassembly and maintenance complete.

Both my hardware and software have beenupgraded to the latest versions.

I'd like you to guard the youngmaster together going forward.

Together?

It is my pleasure to work with you.

Will Marie compete with Marie , a realrobot maid, for Arthur's affections?

Is this the start of a love triangle?

Not in a million years!

I hope you'll work well together.

,NEXT TIMEEPISODE "UNMASKED MARIE"

Marie, you can't rechargeyourself with AA batteries,

and as of now, you do nothave a "girlfriend mode"!

Wait, Noah?