Stepmother and Daughter's Blues

Épisode 1 - Episode 1

10 juillet 2018

Akiko, a sharp businesswoman, suddenly becomes the stepmother of 8‑year‑old Miyuki after marrying her widowed father, Ryoichi. Akiko struggles to connect with Miyuki, whose grief and resistance make bonding difficult.

Épisode 2 - Episode 2

17 juillet 2018

Akiko tries different strategies to win Miyuki’s trust, including enlisting Shimoyama, a neighborhood woman close to Miyuki. Despite her efforts, Miyuki remains distant, and Akiko realizes she must change her approach.

Épisode 3 - Episode 3

24 juillet 2018

Akiko begins to soften her rigid, corporate style and shows more warmth. Miyuki starts to notice Akiko’s sincerity, though their relationship is still fragile. Ryoichi supports Akiko’s attempts but worries about Miyuki’s adjustment.

Épisode 4 - Episode 4

31 juillet 2018

Family tensions rise as Akiko balances her demanding career with her new role as a mother. Miyuki faces challenges at school, and Akiko steps in, proving her commitment to the family.

Épisode 5 - Episode 5

7 août 2018

Akiko and Miyuki share small moments of connection, hinting at growing affection. Ryoichi’s health issues begin to surface, foreshadowing a turning point in the family’s life.

Épisode 6 - Episode 6

14 août 2018

Ryoichi’s illness worsens, forcing Akiko to take on more responsibility at home. Miyuki begins to see Akiko as a true parental figure, though the looming tragedy weighs heavily on them.

Épisode 7 - Episode 7

21 août 2018

The family faces heartbreak as Ryoichi passes away. Akiko and Miyuki must navigate grief together, redefining their bond in the absence of the father who connected them.

Épisode 8 - Episode 8

4 septembre 2018

Years later, Miyuki is now a teenager. Akiko continues to support her, but new challenges arise as Miyuki struggles with adolescence and independence. Their relationship evolves into one of mutual respect.

Épisode 9 - Episode 9

11 septembre 2018

Akiko faces career crossroads while Miyuki prepares for her future. Conflicts emerge as Miyuki asserts herself, but Akiko’s steady presence helps guide her through difficult choices.

Épisode 10 - Episode 10

18 septembre 2018

The story concludes with Akiko and Miyuki fully embracing their stepmother‑daughter relationship. They reflect on their journey from strangers to family, highlighting themes of resilience, love, and chosen bonds.

Épisode 11 - Stepmom and Daughter Blues 2020 Happy New Year Special

2 janvier 2020

Akiko's back! This special picks up a year after the series ended . When we l as t saw Akiko, an ambitious career woman, she 'd just started work ing again after a long hiatus , but out of the blue she’s been fired f rom her high-powered job. Her stepdaughter Miyuki is now a university student living in Tokyo. Akiko hasn't seen Miyuki for a while, and she's in for a big surprise! When Akiko arrives, Miyuki’s boss is there wearing only a towel, holding a baby! Have these two had a baby together?! It wasn't easy for Akiko as a working person to be a stepmom, but she gave it her all, and Miyuki loved her back. Don’t miss the new adventures of this loveable family.

Épisode 12 - Stepmom and Daughter Blues 2022 Happy New Year Special

2 janvier 2022

Company worker Akiko finds that a business she helped to revive has been taken over by a vulture capitalist, Ryoji, who looks identical to her deceased husband. When Ryoji’s next acquisition turns out to be a beloved bakery, Akiko suspects an ulterior motive and vows to resist. Caught between hatred of vulture capitalists and budding feelings toward her new boss, Akiko finds support from her stepdaughter, Miyuki, who is dedicated to looking out for her stepmom in this heartwarming drama.

Épisode 13 - Stepmom and Daughter Blues Final 2024 Happy New Year Special

2 janvier 2024

One day, Miyamoto Akiko notices that her daughter Miyuki, who is working part-time at Bakery Mugita, is nearing graduation but isn't looking for a job yet. Akiko asks, "Why don't you just continue to work part-time at Mugita's?" Miyuki is not reflective of the fact that she's completely late, and so Akiko starts short-term special training and collaborative job-hunting activities. Miyuki begins to seriously think about her future as Akiko struggles to make her only daughter, who was entrusted to her by her late husband Ryoichi, stand on her own. And so, Miyuki starts job hunting with Akiko, but just then, a big commotion broke out in the Miyamoto household! Mugita is also involved... Even Ryoichi-san from the afterlife?!

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