Mechanical Marie (機械じかけのマリー)

EPISODE 2 "MISTRUSTED MARIE"

Where are the chairs?!

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

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

Sorry about that.

You reported earlier that they 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 Zetes Corporation, 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 much of a Zetes garden party.

This party is vital. My father left hosting it in 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 take out anyone suspicious.

I plan to, but I have an even more 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 them so 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 feuding with his whole family.

Mr. Carl Rusty and Mrs. Charlotte Rusty are 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 Corporation went 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 host would 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 configured to 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 the master 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 bomb.

How frightening!

My maid took action to protect you 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 just as 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 spoiling your 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 away on a malfunction.

Good morning, Marie.

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