Stepmom and Daughter Blues

1h

Drama

Family

Comedy

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.

Episodes

Cast

Episode 1

1. Episode 1

57min

10th Jul 2018

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 2

2. Episode 2

57min

17th Jul 2018

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 3

3. Episode 3

57min

24th Jul 2018

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 4

4. Episode 4

57min

31st Jul 2018

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 5

5. Episode 5

57min

7th Aug 2018

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 6

6. Episode 6

57min

14th Aug 2018

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 7

7. Episode 7

56min

21st Aug 2018

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

Episode 8

8. Episode 8

56min

4th Sep 2018

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

Episode 9

9. Episode 9

56min

11th Sep 2018

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 10

10. Episode 10

56min

18th Sep 2018

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

First air date

10th Jul 2018

Last air date

18th Sep 2018

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

ja

Networks