Hayate no Gotoku Season 1 Episode 21 Episode 21 - In the End, Our Cat's the Cutest

Hayate no Gotoku is a comical anime series that follows the life of a high school boy named Hayate Ayasaki, who works as a butler for a wealthy family. In season 1 episode 21 titled "In the End, Our Cat's the Cutest," we see Hayate and his friends on their day off, searching for an abandoned cat they found in their neighborhood.

The episode begins with Hayate, Nagi, Maria, and Hinagiku walking around town enjoying their day off. While walking, they come across an abandoned cat who is in need of help. The cat is skinny, dirty, and appears to be lost. Hayate, being a kind-hearted person, decides to take the cat in and take care of it.

After taking the cat to the veterinary clinic, they find out that the cat is actually a rare breed that is worth a fortune. With this information, the gang begins to worry about what to do with the cat. Should they sell it and earn a lot of money, or should they keep it and take care of it themselves?

As they ponder their decision, they notice that the cat is both adorable and affectionate, and they begin to form an emotional bond with it. The cat brings happiness to their lives, and they all agree that they want to keep the cat and provide it with a safe and loving home.

From this point on, the episode follows Hayate and his friends adjusting to life with their new feline companion. They give it a name, Tama, and make sure that he is well-groomed, fed, and happy. They even buy him a custom-made bed, which he quickly grows fond of.

Throughout the episode, we see the group doting on Tama and spoiling him with love and affection. They go on adventures with him and take him everywhere they go. Tama becomes an integral part of their group and brings them all closer together.

However, their happiness is short-lived. One day, Tama suddenly disappears, leaving the group devastated and worried. They search for him frantically, but to no avail. Just as they start giving up hope, they receive a phone call from the veterinary clinic. Tama had been found, and they can come and pick him up.

Hayate and his friends are overjoyed to find Tama safe and sound, and they return home with him, relieved and ecstatic. They soon realize that Tama being away had been a blessing in disguise, as it made them appreciate him even more and cherish the time they have with him. They come to understand that despite Tama being worth a lot of money, his worth to them as a friend and companion is priceless.

In the end, Hayate and his friends decide to keep Tama and provide him with a loving home where he can thrive and be happy. They know that he brings them joy and enriches their lives in ways that money could never buy. As the episode ends, we see the group bonding with Tama, playing with him, and taking care of him, proving that love and friendship are truly priceless.