Mechanical Marie (機械じかけのマリー)

EPISODE 4 "LOVESTRUCK MARIE"

Causing Master Arthur to catch a cold is a serious offense.

Monitoring remaining life force.

The penalty is death!

Do you have any last words?

No. It was a good life while it lasted.

Arthur, heir to a corporate empire, keeps a personal maid, Marie.

In actuality, she is a robot maid developed by the Zetes Corporation...

Or rather, she's just a regular human pretending to be a one.

If only that man didn't have dirt on me...

Maynard's hired assassin, a man called Noah, has uncovered Marie's past.

What? How did that happen?

I'm positive I erased all records concerning you.

Nevertheless, Master Arthur's health comes first.

I'll do anything to help him get better.

Will you now?

In that case, I have something for you.

The master, the young master's father,

uses this kit to recover when he falls ill. He claims it cures all ailments.

And for your information, not even I know what's inside.

Huh?

Excuse me.

This won't do.

Master Arthur, you shouldn't be studying.

Please get to bed.

Don't... try to stop me...

I have student council work and the school's anniversary party to...

But you're unwell.

I was chosen for the student council and for the party's emcee...

That means other people were passed over.

I understand that frustration all too well.

It's no different than inheriting the Zetes fortune.

There's some paperwork...

Master Arthur...

The time has come!

Wait, it has?

This is...

Will this really...?

I know I left them around here.

Master Arthur.

Marie, I don't—

I can't say I get it,

but this uniform has the power to help Zetes men get over colds... right?

Master Arthur, please get some rest.

I'm dreaming about Nurse Marie wrestling me into bed?

Have I become a sexual deviant?!

Wait, maybe I'm not fantasizing...

Marie could just be in nurse mode.

I don't have any weird fetishes!

All right. Have it your way.

Okay, I'll be taking your temperature now.

Be still for me.

Sorry.

That's just... such a human way to check temperature.

Aw, crap.

I need to think fast.

Actually, I...

have a thermal sensor in my forehead.

I see.

He'll buy anything.

Your fever seems high.

You're sweating, so I'll wipe you down and you can change clothes.

Okay.

Please, go right ahead.

I feel nothing! I am a robot!

I can get your back as well, if you like.

Okay.

I never show it with anyone,

but death walks with me every day.

I've been injured countless times since I was little.

This scar on my back runs deep. I'm told it will never go away.

I won't let anything hurt you ever again.

I'll keep you safe.

Show me your weak side, even if you hide it from everyone else.

I knew it. I must be dreaming.

We got intel that Arthur's in critical condition.

MISINFORMATION

Yeah, the target's already at death's door.

EVEN MORE MISINFORMATION

I-It's a nurse cosplayer!

Like hell it is!

Wha...

What the hell?! We had him dead to—

BAM

That's Zetes decor for you. Hefty, durable, and perfect for bludgeoning.

What a fool. Those guys were decoys.

I'll use this chance to—

- No way! - Shove.

My apologies for the commotion.

It's quiet now,

so please rest up.

No, it's fine.

It's a relief to know I'm not alone.

Before you came, Marie, I couldn't show weakness to anyone.

So I put up a brave front and faked it,

even though I claim to hate lying more than anything.

Master Arthur...

I'm the one lying.

But my desire to stay with you overpowers my guilt.

Just what in the world...

is this feeling?

N-Noah, are you here?

Need something?

What's this, Maynard?

I brought it because you always get in my face like that!

Back off!

Anyway, you better have what we talked about!

Oh, this?

Whoa there.

Arthur's phone.

The video had been deleted before I got to it.

Well, I guess that means I can off Arthur without regrets.

No, take him alive.

I'll finish him off myself.

Today, Arthur's school, Kalmia High, celebrates the anniversary of its founding.

The party attracts local notables every year,

and guests traditionally come in costume.

In order to encourage the growth and achievements of all of you gathered here,

- allow me to deliver a few opening remarks. - Good thing Master Arthur got over his cold.

- I hope you will bear with me. - Good thing Master Arthur got over his cold.

Marie, you're not tired, are you?

Maybe it's weird to ask a robot that,

but here.

Wait, that many?

I want you to enjoy the party too.

Th-Thank you, sir.

Heya!

Check out my costume!

The whole class says it looks great on me.

Oh, you're a maid, Marie?

That's so cute!

Hey!

Does anyone have a weapon handy?

Maybe part of your costume that needed a sharp point?

Arthur.

Oh, that's the diet member from the garden party.

Good to see you again.

I appreciate all you've done for me.

Marie, I'll have a few words with this gentleman.

Certainly, sir.

Man, how boring.

I'll grab something to eat.

Wait, I need to keep an eye on Noah!

Noah, you're taking way too much for one person.

Huh? Is that a problem?

Oh, excuse me. I thought...