Stepmom and Daughter Blues

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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  1.Episode 1

  10-07-201857m

  Akiko heads briskly to a local park to officially introduce herself to her stepdaughter-to-be — but the girl takes an immediate disliking toward her.

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  2.Episode 2

  17-07-201857m

  Ryoichi, 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.

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  3.Episode 3

  24-07-201857m

  Akiko 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.

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  4.Episode 4

  31-07-201857m

  Starting 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.

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  5.Episode 5

  07-08-201857m

  With Ryoichi incapacitated and in the hospital, Akiko steps in for him at his job. Wanting to be of help, Miyuki makes a suggestion.

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  6.Episode 6

  14-08-201857m

  Now a senior in high school, Miyuki must start thinking about her future. To set a good example for her, Akiko considers returning to work.

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  7.Episode 7

  21-08-201856m

  Akiko uses all her skills and experience to bring customers into the failing bakery. Meanwhile, Miyuki struggles with her studies.

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  8.Episode 8

  04-09-201856m

  After enjoying a temporary bump in sales, Bakery Mugita begins to struggle once more — prompting Akiko to suggest a drastic move.

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  9.Episode 9

  11-09-201856m

  At long last, Bakery Mugita opens its doors again with a whole new approach. Meanwhile, Miyuki wonders if Mugita has feelings for her stepmother.

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  10.Episode 10

  18-09-201856m

  With her stepmother's fierce support, Miyuki goes to take her entrance exam. Akiko ends up in the hospital, giving Miyuki a fright.