Haruka Ayase
Akiko Iwaki
Series SeasonSeason 1 episodes2018
Stepmom and Daughter Blues
Season 1
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.
Episodes
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Episode 157 min2018-07-10
Episode 1
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.
Episode 257 min2018-07-17
Episode 2
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.
Episode 357 min2018-07-24
Episode 3
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.
Episode 457 min2018-07-31
Episode 4
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.
Episode 557 min2018-08-07
Episode 5
With Ryoichi incapacitated and in the hospital, Akiko steps in for him at his job. Wanting to be of help, Miyuki makes a suggestion.
Episode 657 min2018-08-14
Episode 6
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.
Episode 756 min2018-08-21
Episode 7
Akiko uses all her skills and experience to bring customers into the failing bakery. Meanwhile, Miyuki struggles with her studies.
Episode 856 min2018-09-04
Episode 8
After enjoying a temporary bump in sales, Bakery Mugita begins to struggle once more — prompting Akiko to suggest a drastic move.
Episode 956 min2018-09-11
Episode 9
At long last, Bakery Mugita opens its doors again with a whole new approach. Meanwhile, Miyuki wonders if Mugita has feelings for her stepmother.
Episode 1056 min2018-09-18
Episode 10
With her stepmother's fierce support, Miyuki goes to take her entrance exam. Akiko ends up in the hospital, giving Miyuki a fright.