Eight-year-old Miyuki lost her mother several years ago and has since lived with just her father, Ryoichi. One day, she is suddenly introduced to Akiko, who is to be her new mother. Akiko uses her stellar business skills to try to win the little girl over, only to fail miserably. Ryoichi tries to reason with Miyuki, but to no avail. Akiko changes tactics and tries to get Shimoyama, a woman in the neighborhood who knows Miyuki well, on her side.
Cast: Haruka Ayase, Takeru Satoh, Yôsuke Kawamura
Season 1
10 episodes
1. Episode 1Akiko heads briskly to a local park to officially introduce herself to her stepdaughter-to-be — but the girl takes an immediate disliking toward her.TV-PGCC57minJul 10, 2018
2. Episode 2Ryoichi, Akiko and Miyuki begin their life together as a family. But the more Akiko tries to be a good mother, the more Miyuki seems to resent her.TV-PGCC57minJul 17, 2018
3. Episode 3Akiko takes her new position as a mother and homemaker very seriously, but even she isn't prepared for what she encounters at the PTA meeting.TV-PGCC57minJul 24, 2018
4. Episode 4Starting to suspect that her father and Akiko are in a fake marriage, Miyuki asks them how they first met — a question neither is able to answer.TV-PGCC57minJul 31, 2018
5. Episode 5With Ryoichi incapacitated and in the hospital, Akiko steps in for him at his job. Wanting to be of help, Miyuki makes a suggestion.TV-PGCC57minAug 7, 2018
6. Episode 6Now a senior in high school, Miyuki must start thinking about her future. To set a good example for her, Akiko considers returning to work.TV-PGCC57minAug 14, 2018
7. Episode 7Akiko uses all her skills and experience to bring customers into the failing bakery. Meanwhile, Miyuki struggles with her studies.TV-PGCC56minAug 21, 2018
8. Episode 8After enjoying a temporary bump in sales, Bakery Mugita begins to struggle once more — prompting Akiko to suggest a drastic move.TV-PGCC56minSep 4, 2018
9. Episode 9At long last, Bakery Mugita opens its doors again with a whole new approach. Meanwhile, Miyuki wonders if Mugita has feelings for her stepmother.TV-PGCC56minSep 11, 2018
10. Episode 10With her stepmother's fierce support, Miyuki goes to take her entrance exam. Akiko ends up in the hospital, giving Miyuki a fright.TV-PGCC56minSep 18, 2018
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Eight-year-old Miyuki lost her mother several years ago and has since lived with just her father, Ryoichi. One day, she is suddenly introduced to Akiko, who is to be her new mother. Akiko uses her stellar business skills to try to win the little girl over, only to fail miserably. Ryoichi tries to reason with Miyuki, but to no avail. Akiko changes tactics and tries to get Shimoyama, a woman in the neighborhood who knows Miyuki well, on her side.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Yuichiro Hirakawa, Yuji Nakamae
- Created by
- Yoshiko Morishita
- Studio
