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Stepmom and Daughter Blues

Season 1

2018 · 10 episodes

After marrying a single dad, a successful businessperson steps up to the challenge of becoming a stay-at-home stepmom to a spirited 8-year-old girl.

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Episodes

1Episode 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.
2Episode 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.
3Episode 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.
4Episode 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.
5Episode 5With Ryoichi incapacitated and in the hospital, Akiko steps in for him at his job. Wanting to be of help, Miyuki makes a suggestion.
6Episode 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.
7Episode 7Akiko uses all her skills and experience to bring customers into the failing bakery. Meanwhile, Miyuki struggles with her studies.
8Episode 8After enjoying a temporary bump in sales, Bakery Mugita begins to struggle once more — prompting Akiko to suggest a drastic move.
9Episode 9At long last, Bakery Mugita opens its doors again with a whole new approach. Meanwhile, Miyuki wonders if Mugita has feelings for her stepmother.
10Episode 10With her stepmother's fierce support, Miyuki goes to take her entrance exam. Akiko ends up in the hospital, giving Miyuki a fright.