When I Brought My Home These Broke Mother and Daughter Who Were Hitchhiking…
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00:00Yep, I like that nice
00:03My name is Riku Sasaki 26 years old
00:06I'm a freelance photographer and my dream is to own a photo studio someday
00:11Though I've been saving up my work's been busy lately, and I can't put the plan into action
00:17Hey great job
00:24Thanks Ron, but I've got plans so gotta go sorry
00:30Then see you next time
00:32All right, the long-awaited trip is here. I'm gonna take loads of photos
00:37I've loved cameras since forever spending my days off taking pictures of landscapes for fun
00:43Well, maybe I've been too absorbed in my hobbies cuz my relationship status is pretty much single forever
00:50but this time I've planned a trip to test out my new camera, but
00:55No way, Doug. It's freezing
00:59Good thing I got those new snow tires
01:02Things were going great with the photography until the snow started falling in the evening and it showed no signs of stopping
01:09I had to abandon the photo session for the day and head to the end
01:14Huh? What's that? A
01:17Snowman, there's no reason there'd be one here. What's going on?
01:21Huh? You okay?
01:24Uh-huh
01:27No response she's shivering and can't even speak get in the car for now you look pale use this blanket
01:42Of course, I also have some heating pads, so feel free to use them
01:47We're headed to the inn where I'm staying. So why don't you come with me?
01:51Thank you
01:53I
01:56Took the freezing mother and daughter to the inn the woman's name is Reina Nakamura and she's 24 years old
02:02Her daughter Kanna is 5 years old because of the heavy snow. They were hitchhiking to find a shelter
02:09when we arrived at the inn and explained the situation they let us share a room due to the unexpected heavy snow, but
02:18Look mom, it's so cozy
02:21Now now Kanna don't get too excited
02:26Okay
02:28Yikes, this situation is tricky. If I turn around I'll see everything
02:33Sorry that I took first
02:36No, I heard you having fun. So I'm looking forward to my bath
02:43I'm embarrassed
02:45Jeez she was all worn out so I couldn't notice but she's so beautiful. Wait, don't think weird things Riku
02:54Thank you
02:56So much for helping us. I
02:59Really want to thank you. Is there anything I can do for you?
03:04For me. No, you don't have to I just did what anyone would
03:08I
03:16I'm gonna go to the hot spring
03:19Chilled in the hot spring for a bit and when I got back to the room
03:24Sorry, there's no other things to play with
03:28Yeah
03:31Is everything okay
03:33Kanna wanted to play but because of the snow we can't use the playing cards. I
03:39See, well, you can't play with it. But are you into photography or anything?
03:44I traveled to different places and take lots of photos of beautiful landscapes
03:55This is from when I went to see the sea Kanna was super excited about the photos
04:02After I showed some photos for a while Kanna got so tired from both her excitement and the cold that she fell asleep
04:10and
04:11Since Kanna's asleep now, is it a good time to talk?
04:17What do you mean if you don't mind I'd love to hear your story why were you hitchhiking in the middle of nowhere
04:26Well, you see
04:28Um
04:30actually
04:32Raina and her husband were raised in the facility and it seems they didn't have anyone reliable to turn to
04:39What's more her husband passed away in an accident right after Kanna was born. So she's been raising her all alone
04:46The company provided them with a company apartment so she could work from home
04:50But there were no open spots in the daycare for Kanna
04:54So she had to take care of her at home
04:57Then as time went on the company started struggling and she couldn't find a new job
05:02The company went bankrupt before she could relocate and there was no way she could manage all the guarantees and stuff by the time
05:09They were kicked out
05:12So we became homeless today after moving out
05:16And with this snow all the business hotels were full
05:19I was moving around to hitchhike, but my phone died because of the snow and I got wet and slipped and fell a lot
05:27There's no place to change clothes either. I
05:30see
05:32Fortunately, I got some money from selling furniture. So we'll be fine for a few days
05:37When the snow stops tomorrow, I plan to go to City Hall again to try and secure a home
05:44Oh
05:47Are you okay? Maybe after talking to you my anxiety just melted away
05:54Don't push yourself. Let's get some sleep tonight
05:58Okay, I wish I could do something to help but I'm leaving tomorrow. So there's not much I can the next day
06:12Sorry, I'm heading out to take some photos
06:17I want to go to
06:20Hana no, you can't
06:24Well, would you like to come?
06:27Is that okay? I?
06:29Mean, I won't force you guys since you have to find a place to live, but if it's okay with you, please
06:39So we went off again to take pictures
06:41And
06:51That's right the snow makes it look completely different
06:56All right, let's start shooting
07:02Sure, that'd be great
07:06Thank you for bringing us here, please let me help us something
07:11No need to worry. I'm taking photos for myself, too
07:22Nice
07:27That's well a little awkward I mean
07:34Raina come on. Their innocence is scary. Kanna. Thanks for helping out
07:41No, thank you. You helped us yesterday and brought us here today. I was super happy
07:48Kanna
07:49That's right. We've become close, but we have to part ways today, but they're in a tough spot. What's gonna happen to them now?
07:57Wait
07:58Hey, why don't you two come to my place?
08:04It's a bit far from here, but I'm sure you won't have any trouble finding a place to stay and if you're up for it
08:11You can assist me with my work
08:13Doing all this for us
08:16It's also for my sake. I dream of owning a photo studio, but I'm short on time
08:21So your help would be much appreciated. Oh, but I just met you and offering you this. Sorry
08:28no, I'd
08:31Like to be helped
08:33Absolutely
08:36And that's how our life together began
08:39From then on Raina helped with my work and house chores
08:43Kanna started going to daycare on weekdays. So it was just Raina and me during the week, but on weekends Kanna would join us
08:57In the mountains it snows more often, okay, Kanna, I'm gonna take a picture so stay right there
09:04It's part of practicing with my camera. Oh, by the way, Raina you should get in the picture, too
09:16I would sometimes take pictures of them as practice in a professional studio human subjects are common
09:22So from that day on whenever we had time Raina would model for me
09:27I'm sure she'd be proud of me
09:29From that day on whenever we had time Raina would model for me. Is this angle? Okay, maybe a little further back
09:39Riku can you not move like that? Uh-huh
09:44Staring at me like that is making me blush
09:47Just kidding. You are really focused and didn't notice the snow piling up on your head. Oh
09:54Thanks
09:56Once we're done here, let's take a break. I made some sweet treats since I thought you'd be tired
10:02Really? Nice
10:05Raina not only modeled for me but also helped with chores and office work
10:09Thanks to her. My work was thriving and I could take on more projects than before. I
10:15Have more work now, but I also have free time with this
10:19I might be able to open my photo studio for real. I should start preparing seriously
10:25We continue to spend time together
10:27However, it was only cuz I had picked up the two who were in trouble and let them live with me
10:32This life could end someday and that's when it happened. I'm back. Sorry. The meeting ran long and I'm late
10:42Huh, what's up, Kanna?
10:55No, Kanna, Riku's gonna be my husband
11:08But that's
11:10If we're together, I'm super happy. So I'll let you be Riku's wife then. I'm sorry
11:17I got kind of carried away
11:19It's like I was influenced by that drama. I saw on TV just now
11:24No, but Raina
11:27About what you said earlier. Does it mean you like me too, Raina?
11:33Yeah, I also like you Raina would you consider going out with me?
11:39Really?
11:40I'm super happy
11:44Then
11:45But I'm sorry
11:48It's complicated because of Kanna and I can't just decide to date so easily
11:54Raina
11:55Right for Raina. The person she chooses will be Kanna's father. It's not something to be taken lightly, but
12:03In that case, I'll work hard to earn Raina's trust. I
12:07Understand. Well, let's take our time and think about what's ahead
12:11Okay
12:12To gain Raina's trust. The most crucial thing was to have a staple income. Thanks to Raina
12:18I was making good progress with the preparations for the photo studio that I had been planning for a while
12:24Within a few months. I was able to open the shop
12:27but
12:29Uh-oh. Hardly any customers are coming in
12:32Customer turnout had been less than expected
12:35Even though I knew it wouldn't be a place with frequent repeat customers new customers were also fewer than I had hoped for
12:42What's going wrong?
12:44I've put a lot of effort into the exterior and I'm confident that the photo quality doesn't lag behind other shops. So why?
12:52Riku, are you okay?
12:56I can help too
12:58Guys, thanks. How about right now? There's not much else we can do but wait
13:05What's with the long faces?
13:08Ron
13:09Hey, lovely folks. Nice to meet you. I'm Ran Tenshin. I've been doing some modeling and I owe Riku big time
13:18Hi
13:20So I heard you opened a photo studio
13:25Well, the situation isn't great I kind of felt that way even before coming in
13:31Huh?
13:33The pictures on display in the shop. You asked me to model for them before didn't you?
13:37I stopped before entering the store, but it didn't look like you Riku
13:42What do you mean?
13:44I guess what I'm saying is the previous pictures had more vibrancy, you know, normally, it's like a solid
13:52120% charm, but that picture felt more like 80% or so I'd say
13:58Why is that? If it were due to a drop in my skills, I would have received complaints in my other jobs
14:04The only thing that's different is
14:07Could it be the camera's fault?
14:10I'd been using the new camera for personal shots and the old one for work
14:15But the images on display in the shop were taken with the new camera since I wasn't used to it back then it might have
14:21Caused the discrepancy. I got too used to it didn't notice I can't call myself a pro
14:34Asking you again, it feels wrong
14:39Has to be involved it takes time, you know, and there might be a better fit for this, right?
14:47Huh
14:53What Hana, what are you saying?
14:57Well mom you take lots of practice pictures, don't you? You keep your model right now
15:05You know, there might be something to that
15:09Agree
15:11Riku
15:13Ren
15:14We want to support Riku mom. You want to give something back to right?
15:20You're right
15:22Riku if you're okay with me, I'd like to help
15:27Really? Thanks
15:29And so I took many pictures of Reina if it had been with my previous camera, I would have easily captured great shots
15:37However, the best shots had to be taken with this camera to make it truly meaningful and
15:42Then how about this one?
15:53That day I displayed Reina's photos in the store soon
15:57The number of customers started increasing compared to before and before I knew it. We were fully booked every day
16:03I can't believe it. We broke the sales record again today. Thanks to Reina
16:09No, it's cuz of your amazing skills Riku
16:13Thanks
16:15so
16:16Can I give you an answer?
16:18about that thing
16:20Huh? Will you be Kana's dad Riku?
16:26From the moment you helped us I started falling for you
16:30You've been considerate of Kana and me
16:33But more than anything being together with you. I want us to be a real family
16:39so
16:41Will you marry me?
16:43I like you too Reina
16:45I've also been wanting to be a man that you and Kana can trust
16:50Considering how important Kana is to you. I want to walk through life together with you Reina
16:56Riku
16:58Reina
17:00Riku, Mom, what are you doing?
17:05K-Kana
17:07Whoa, Kana
17:09Hey Riku, make me look cute again in the picture, okay?
17:14Yeah, take more pictures of me too, please
17:19Riku
17:20Yeah
17:22the rest
17:23When we're alone
17:25Okay, darling. Oh
17:28Yes, ma'am
17:30One year later
17:36Have fun
17:38We'd been dating for a while and since we were already living together the topic of marriage progressed swiftly
17:45Of course, we had already paid our respects to her late husband
17:49Kana had started elementary school and she was still energetic and attending her classes
17:55Me and Reina continue to manage the photo studio just as before
17:59Welcome
18:02I came to get some ID photos. Can I ask you for that? Of course. Thank you for choosing our studio
18:10I'm so happy to have them taken here
18:13Actually, I've been admiring the photos outside and I wanted to have them taken here. I thought you had a wonderful family
18:21Thank you. This is one of our studio's proudest shots
18:25We'll make sure you get a shot that makes you feel like you made the right choice coming here
18:31Yes
18:32It made me happy that the customer praised that photo
18:36Yeah, but we should put that picture away soon, right? Huh? Why?
18:43Cuz
18:45We're about to become a family of four soon as the head of the family. You'll have to work hard darling
18:52Yeah, of course
18:55As a result of saving the parent and child freezing in the snow
18:58I saved them that time but before I knew it I was being supported by these two
19:04These two who I helped are now my most beloved family
19:12Thanks for watching my channel, I'm super happy if you watch the next and other videos, too