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Hayate the combat butler

by story and art by Kenjiro Hata (2018)

About this book

"Since the tender age of nine, Hayate Ayasaki has busted his behind at various part-time jobs to support his degenerate gambler parents. And how do they repay their son's selfless generosity? By selling his organs to the yakuza to cover their debts! But fate throws Hayate a bone... sort of. Now the butler of a wealthy young lady, Hayate can finally pay back his debts, and it ll only take him 40 years to do it"--Back cover.

Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreHayate the combat butler Lead Character

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