When I Asked for a Babysitter to Raise My Late Sister's Daughter, My Ex Showed Up
When I Asked for a Babysitter to Raise My Late Sister's Daughter, My Ex Showed Up
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00:00I like you!
00:02My name's Kenji Suzuki, 26 years old.
00:06My junior, Wagama, just dropped a bomb on me and asked me out.
00:11Sorry, I'm not looking to date anyone right now.
00:15But, I really like you.
00:18Can you tell me why?
00:20Lost my sister recently, and now I'm taking care of her kid.
00:24Love life's not on my radar.
00:26I see.
00:28My sister passed away not long ago.
00:31Leaving behind her five-year-old daughter, Ai.
00:34Mommy!
00:36Her dad also passed away in an accident shortly after Ai was born.
00:40My sister was always fragile.
00:42Maybe pushed herself too hard.
00:44Wish I could have supported her more.
00:47What about Ai? Our son's prepping for college.
00:51My husband left after cheating.
00:54I've got bigger fish to fry.
00:56My parents are getting up there in age too.
00:59Suddenly taking in a kid ain't a walk in the park for any family.
01:03But...
01:04Kenji!
01:06Didn't mommy leave because of me?
01:10That's not your fault. Ai, you've always been strong.
01:14But, but...
01:16I'll make sure you're happy from now on.
01:18Let's make your mommy proud by smiling more, okay?
01:22Kenji!
01:24You sure you're okay, Kenji?
01:26You're still young and...
01:28I've helped my sister out on my days off before, so I'll manage with Ai too.
01:32But if I need help, can I count on you guys?
01:36Of course! We'll pitch in anytime.
01:39And that's how I became Ai's guardian.
01:43Didn't want to burden Ai, so I took a break from work to get things in order.
01:47Tried my best with the housework, but...
01:51Ai, it's bad, so you don't have to eat it, you know?
01:55It's fine. It's a bit salty, but it's still good.
01:59Hey, after we finish eating, I'll help fold the laundry.
02:03Maybe she's holding back from asking for help.
02:06Being alone has its limits. I need to figure something out.
02:10Ai isn't ready for daycare yet, and I can't keep taking time off work.
02:15So...
02:17Hey, Ai. I'm thinking of getting a babysitter from now on.
02:21I'm not a baby, you know.
02:24I looked it up. They can handle kids up to 12.
02:27Ai, you're mature, but you do know I can't leave you alone and go to work, right?
02:32Yeah.
02:34So I'll have the sitter come over while I'm at work, and you can study at home. Sound good?
02:39If you say so. Okay!
02:42Great. You're awesome.
02:45She's so smart, it's almost worrying.
02:48I need to create a safe space for her.
02:51So I hired a babysitter right away, and on my first day back at work, she showed up.
02:57Nice to meet you. I'm Sara Sasaki.
03:00Wait, Kenji?
03:03S-Sara?
03:05Uh, well, I gotta head to work, so please take care of my kid.
03:10Sure.
03:12Sara Sasaki was a senior one year above me in high school, and my ex-girlfriend.
03:19We broke up despite being in the same club and asking her out right before summer vacation.
03:25But that relationship came to an end after a year.
03:29That was when Sara left the club and some time had passed.
03:33Let's break up.
03:35Huh? What's up all of a sudden?
03:38It's really nothing. I just don't like you anymore, Kenji.
03:43You don't like me?
03:45I'm sorry.
03:47With her not feeling it anymore, it was tough to keep going like this.
03:51So I accepted her decision.
03:54Can't believe Sara's here.
03:57But hey, gotta focus on Ai now. Can't let it bother me.
04:02Kenji, take it easy, okay?
04:05Wagama?
04:06Heard about your sister passing.
04:09I'll support you through your tough times. I'll cover for you at work.
04:14It's my thing, can't be a bother to others. But I appreciate your feelings.
04:19Okay.
04:21Don't wanna stress anyone out. Balancing home and work ain't easy, but first...
04:27I'm home!
04:29Oh, hey Kenji.
04:31Huh? Where's Ai?
04:34She's fast asleep in her room.
04:37She said she'd wait for you to come back, but seemed tired.
04:41Ate well for lunch and dinner, played and studied too.
04:44I see.
04:46She hasn't had much appetite lately and seems restless, so I'm relieved.
04:53Kenji, you're such a caring dad for Ai.
04:59That smile reminds me of the old Sara when we were together.
05:04Wait, dad?
05:06No, that's not it. Ai is my late sister's child.
05:10She's still shaken up and it seems like she's holding back around me.
05:14That's why I asked for a sitter. You, Sara, to help out.
05:18I see. Must be tough during this time.
05:22Sometimes it's better to rely on others.
05:25I'm sure you've been through a lot, Kenji.
05:28If there's anything I can help with, just ask anytime.
05:32Oh, thank you.
05:34What's going on?
05:36Thought the reason why we broke up was cause she hated me.
05:39But it feels like I'm seeing the old Sara again.
05:42And Ai seems to have warmed up to her.
05:44Maybe I'll keep an eye on things for a while.
05:48Since then, Sara comes over every day, taking care of Ai from morning till night.
05:53Thanks to her, Ai's been more energetic than before.
05:57I'm back!
05:59Kenji, look! I drew this of you and Sara!
06:03Let me see. Wow, Sara!
06:07After that, we talked while having dinner and I fell asleep, exhausted.
06:13Sara, thanks for everything you do for Ai.
06:16Oh, it's my job.
06:18But, Kenji, are you sure about work?
06:21Like, today.
06:23Sorry, work ran late and I ended up working on the weekend.
06:28Although Sara usually comes on weekdays due to the sitter's schedule, today is Saturday.
06:33Normally, I leave work on time for the sitter.
06:36But after returning to work, Wagama asked me out.
06:39Which not only made things awkward, but also added more questions, hindering my work progress.
06:44With work piling up, I had to work on the weekend.
06:49I'm getting a raise, so it's all good.
06:51But what about weekends and stuff?
06:54I'm doing this as a contract to earn as much as I can.
06:57It doesn't matter if it's weekends or not.
07:00Of course, I like this job too, but...
07:03By the way, if you're worried about not being able to work overtime, there's a live-in option too.
07:10What do you think?
07:12It'll cost more than now.
07:15But if it's gonna be like today, it won't change.
07:18And if it means no worries about overtime, isn't it worth it?
07:22I see. Man, Sara, you're good at sales.
07:26Stop that, jeez.
07:29But seriously, I'm just worried about you and I.
07:36Um, Sara? Are you gonna live with us?
07:40Will you be my mommy?
07:42Uh, n-no, it's not like that.
07:45Aw, hey, Sara! Will you be my mommy?
07:51Guess it's up to you, Kenji.
07:54I could be a mom, maybe.
07:57Kenji, please!
08:01S-Sara's a mom...
08:05Why's my heart racing?
08:08She's probably just going along with I, right?
08:12You don't want me as mom?
08:15N-no, but please...
08:18Yay!
08:20W-what's going on?
08:24And then...
08:26Isn't this cute?
08:28Let's get the same ones!
08:30Yeah, Kenji too! The three of us!
08:33Y-yeah...
08:35Since then, I've asked Sara to live in as a sitter.
08:38And today, on our day off, we're at the mall shopping for Sara's stuff.
08:42Feels kinda like a date or family outing.
08:45No, no, Sara's just here as a sitter, but...
08:50What's up?
08:52N-nothing.
08:54She's usually so homely, but today's a day off so she's in casual wear.
08:58Plus, even though it was high school when we dated, she was someone I loved when we dated.
09:03How can I not think about her?
09:06Hey, over there!
09:09Hi, you okay?
09:11Sorry, my kid.
09:13Wait, Wagama?
09:15Kenji, what a coincidence.
09:18What's up with this?
09:19You said no to romance, yet here you are on a date with a kid.
09:23She's the sitter, and it's not that kind of relationship.
09:27But, you seem close.
09:30I have stuff to do, gotta go.
09:33Did I make things awkward?
09:35But I said no to her and stayed consistent.
09:37Right now, I is what matters.
09:40Sorry, my bad.
09:43It's okay.
09:45Are you hurt?
09:46Your knee's dirty.
09:48Thanks.
09:49This feels deja vu.
09:52I remember back in high school, on a date, she was doing the same thing to a kid who fell.
09:57She's grown into an adult and looks stunning now.
10:00But that kindness from back then hasn't changed.
10:03But, what was up with that cold Sara who dumped me?
10:08Oh, hi, look over there!
10:10They're doing a Koei Pure show!
10:12Oh, yeah! Oh, but we came shopping today for you, Sara!
10:17I'm fine.
10:19Kenji, what do you think?
10:21Yeah, I'm tired from shopping. Let's take a break here.
10:25Ai, you can go watch.
10:27Yay!
10:29Getting tired, huh?
10:31Kenji, you're getting old.
10:33It's cause Ai's holding back.
10:35You know what I mean, right?
10:38I don't know. Maybe.
10:42But it's been a while talking like this.
10:44Just the two of us.
10:46We don't talk personal stuff during work.
10:49Oh, yeah, today's a day off.
10:51We went to the mall to buy our stuff in the first place, but...
10:55Was that okay?
10:57Yeah, I like Ai regardless of work and having a blast with you, Kenji.
11:03Sara...
11:05Sometimes I wonder...
11:07If we hadn't split back then, could I have supported you guys closer?
11:13Huh? What's that supposed to mean?
11:16Sorry about back then.
11:18Dropping the breakup bomb out of nowhere.
11:21Seeing Ai now, it's a bit different, but...
11:24I reminisce about the old times.
11:27What do you mean?
11:29Actually...
11:31After I graduated high school and quit the club...
11:35My parents died in an accident.
11:38So I got taken in by relatives.
11:41What?
11:43I was a little sis working hard for the high school exams.
11:46But didn't want to be a burden, so I chose work.
11:50My job's now freelance, so I can chill when I want and hustle when I need to.
11:54Perfect fit for me.
11:56Had no clue.
11:58Sorry for not being there.
12:01You couldn't have known.
12:03I kept it under wraps.
12:05I liked you back then, but romance wasn't on the menu.
12:10Yeah, Ai's kinda like that too.
12:12Always holding back with me.
12:14And since I'm all about Ai and rejected Wagama's confession...
12:18Especially since Sara went through all of this...
12:21Sara's even more...
12:23Selfish of me.
12:25Sorry, but Ai...
12:28Kenji! Sara!
12:30Ai?
12:32Koi Pier's show was awesome!
12:34Wait, were you guys talking about something?
12:38N-no, not at all.
12:41Let's finish shopping and head back.
12:44Since then, it feels like I've gotten closer to Sara.
12:48Can't really talk alone with Ai around.
12:50But hearing the truth from back then lightened my heart a bit.
12:53But...
12:55Phew, that was nice.
12:58But now both of them are knocked out here.
13:01Kinda feels like a family.
13:03What am I even thinking?
13:05Gotta be careful not to wake them.
13:07Hmm?
13:09Kenji?
13:10Oh, Sara.
13:12Was gonna take Ai to the bedroom.
13:14I'm sleepy too.
13:17Carry me?
13:19Wha?
13:21My heart can't handle this.
13:25One day at my workplace,
13:27We had a barbecue for a company social event.
13:30Families and friends were invited,
13:32So Ai and Sara were also joining.
13:34But...
13:36Kenji!
13:37Let's enjoy this moment together.
13:39Not your family, but as us.
13:41Come on!
13:42You got a sitter here today too, right?
13:44And there are others around,
13:46So don't hold back and have a blast with me.
13:49Uh, Ai is what matters to me,
13:52So I'm not holding back.
13:54I see.
13:56Must be tough with family and all.
13:59Hey...
14:00You're only 26,
14:02But with this mess,
14:03There's no way you can date and have fun.
14:05Kenji...
14:07Am I really just a nuisance?
14:10Nah, not at all.
14:12You're a family to me, Ai.
14:14So...
14:15But you're always working for your family,
14:18Rushing home right after work,
14:19No time to chill.
14:21Hey, cut it out.
14:23Enough!
14:24Kenji treasures Ai, okay?
14:27Don't talk nonsense.
14:29Wha?
14:30I asked him out,
14:32But got turned down cause he has a kid,
14:34Can't think about romance with that kid around.
14:37If she wasn't here...
14:39What if she wasn't here?
14:43I appreciate your feelings,
14:45But I never intended to date you in the first place.
14:47Even if we did,
14:49With that mindset,
14:50We'd crash and burn real quick.
14:52So Ai ain't got nothing to do with us.
14:55It's understandable if you can't accept Ai,
14:57Since she's a stranger to you.
14:59But Ai's my precious family,
15:01And can't be with someone who looks down on my family.
15:05B-but...
15:06Seems like she finally gets it after that spiel.
15:09Quieted down with everyone watching,
15:11Quietly munching on grilled meat in the corner.
15:15And then...
15:17I'm not lonely,
15:19Cause I got Kenji and Sara!
15:21What a nice girl!
15:24Hey, wanna try some takoyaki I made?
15:28Yeah!
15:29Kenji,
15:30You're not thinking about romance?
15:33Not that I'm not thinking about it,
15:35It's just not up to me alone.
15:37Ai's the most important,
15:39So if I find someone who's cool with me and Ai,
15:42I'd consider it.
15:43I see.
15:45I don't know if you like this person, Kenji,
15:48But I know someone who's good with Ai.
15:51Huh?
15:52I...
15:54Wanna be Ai's mom.
15:56It's your call, but...
15:58I wanna be a real family.
16:01Uh, Ai...
16:03Huh?
16:04Sara?
16:05You'll really be my mommy?
16:07Yay!
16:08Ai?
16:09I haven't decided anything yet.
16:12Kenji...
16:14Be honest with your feelings.
16:16Just like how you care for me,
16:19I care for you.
16:21Ai...
16:23She's really grown up,
16:25But what's different from before is that she's speaking her mind clearly,
16:28Not holding back.
16:31Sara?
16:32Yes?
16:33Can we talk alone again about what's to come?
16:36Of course!
16:39After that,
16:40Wagama resigned,
16:41Sticking her nose in other people's business,
16:44And saying whatever she wanted about their family life,
16:46Earned her some stares from everyone,
16:48And she felt uncomfortable.
16:51And for us...
16:53Kenji, Sara, congrats!
16:56After dating for a while,
16:58We got married.
17:00Now, she's not just a babysitter,
17:02She's my wife,
17:03Supporting our home.
17:05Time passes.
17:07Hey, Ai,
17:08Ready for the elementary school entrance ceremony?
17:11Yeah, I'm fine.
17:13R-right.
17:15Sara, what should we do?
17:17Maybe Ai doesn't like me.
17:20There, there.
17:21It's gonna be okay.
17:23Ai's grown up in many ways.
17:26I hope so.
17:28And on the day before Ai enters elementary school,
17:31I was called for an important talk.
17:34Wh-what do you want to talk about?
17:36Um, daddy?
17:39Huh?
17:40Did you just say daddy?
17:42I've wanted to call you that for so long.
17:45Sorry for being nervous and not talking much lately.
17:50So that's what this is about.
17:53And also,
17:55Mommy, too.
17:57M-me?
17:59Yeah.
18:00Daddy, Mommy,
18:03You guys are the best.