When the Weak Landlord Gets Serious to Protect this Troublemaker Tenant from the Yakuza
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Japanese Manga in English
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00:00Another fine day, huh?
00:03My name's Hiro Yamada,
00:05a 21-year-old landlord of this apartment living that introvert life.
00:09Alright, time for some cleaning.
00:12Huh?
00:13You sassy!
00:15Huh?
00:16Whoa, what's this commotion outside my place?
00:20Gotta step in as the landlord!
00:23Uh, sorry to interrupt.
00:25I'm the landlord of this place. Anything up?
00:28Those rowdy girls were blocking the path outside the crib, man.
00:33Just gave them a little warning, that's all.
00:36My bad, my bad. I'll make sure they understand, so let's keep this cool.
00:42Huh?
00:43Bro, you know what happens when you butt in, right?
00:46Don't mess around! Get lost!
00:50Hey! The landlord's got nothing to do with this!
00:54Things just got worse!
00:56She's got some spunk, huh?
01:00I'm starting to like her more.
01:03Wait, what?
01:05Even after all this, she ain't backing down. That's some real guts.
01:10So they like feisty girls?
01:13Yo, landlord, you got lucky.
01:16We'll let it slide this time, because of her.
01:20Uh, okay.
01:22Later, girls.
01:25I ain't never dealing with you jerks again!
01:28You guys okay?
01:30I'm sure you guys weren't really blocking the path, right?
01:34You trust us, huh?
01:36We were just chilling inside the crib.
01:39They suddenly came at us with attitude.
01:42So, they were trying to hit on him.
01:45These girls are pretty cute.
01:47This blonde is Rina Sato, a resident's daughter in our apartment.
01:52The one with long hair is Anna Takano.
01:55And the shorty is Emily Aoki.
01:57These girls are what you'd call delinquents, always hanging out in my apartment.
02:02But seriously, you're such a scaredy cat!
02:06I know, right? Poor guy!
02:10I mean, you're so wimpy, so I'll protect ya!
02:16Thanks.
02:18I can only grin and bear it at being protected by them.
02:23But a few days later...
02:25Phew, done with shopping, got eggs cheap.
02:29Wait, you got hurt again?
02:32Just a scratch.
02:34Why are you overreacting?
02:37No, gotta treat it properly.
02:39Quit overreacting.
02:42Can't just do nothing!
02:45Seriously, these girls get hurt a lot.
02:48Feels like I'm always patching them up.
02:51You girls gotta take better care of yourselves.
02:54Shut up! You're like a mom!
02:57Good at chores and all? You a girl!
03:01Yeah, yeah, say what you want.
03:04About this injury, should I tell your mom?
03:07Don't, she'll just nag.
03:09But I'm sure she'll be worried.
03:12It's fine, she's such a nag.
03:15Guess Rina still isn't cool with her mom.
03:18Hey, why are you all into this kind of thing?
03:22Risking injuries like this, it's dangerous.
03:25Huh?
03:27Mind sharing? We always run into each other like this.
03:31Just couldn't live any other way.
03:35I've always been an outsider.
03:38Even in school I was isolated.
03:40Then, a senior delinquent invited me to their crew.
03:44That crew's where we all met!
03:46That crew's our safe haven.
03:49So, truth is, I wanted to live a normal life too.
03:53But it just ain't happening.
03:56Really? I guess we're in the same boat, huh?
03:59Huh?
04:01What do you even get about us?
04:03Talking nonsense when you're just a plain old guy!
04:06If there was a contest for being basic,
04:09you'd totally nail it.
04:12Yeah, yeah.
04:15Um, if you want to live normally, why not give it a shot?
04:19Huh? What are you even saying?
04:22Well, cause I know you girls are good at heart.
04:26Huh?
04:28Even though you girls are delinquents, you're super kind.
04:32You hang around this apartment a lot,
04:34but you always take your trash with you.
04:37You don't make a lot of noise to bother other residents.
04:40And remember, when that one girl got lost,
04:43you helped her, right?
04:45You really pay attention to us, huh?
04:48Well, yeah.
04:50And I get how you girls feel.
04:53Feeling like you're not normal,
04:55like you're different from everyone else.
04:57It's tough.
04:59No place to fit in, a world of your own.
05:02Mr. Landlord?
05:04Yeah, so, um...
05:07If there's anything I can do, I want to do it for you.
05:11Whether it's cooking or practicing talking to people, anything.
05:15So you girls can smile.
05:17I'm sure you girls can do it!
05:25Whoa! Rina, why the tears?
05:28Do you really think we can change?
05:31Huh?
05:32Can we, like, become normal girls?
05:36Yeah, you totally can!
05:39I believe you.
05:41Cause you always cares about us.
05:43Yeah, you don't judge us for being delinquents.
05:47You make us lunch even when we don't ask.
05:50And worry about us when we're out late.
05:53Such a weirdo.
05:55Guys...
05:57Um, would you think of me as, like, a big brother and lean on me?
06:03Huh? That's not happening!
06:06You being a big brother?
06:09No way!
06:11Aw, man!
06:13And so, Rina and Crew's special training began.
06:17Rina, you can't talk to people at school, right?
06:20So, let's work on communication.
06:23Start with practicing looking people in the eyes.
06:25D-do I look at your eyes?
06:28Once you're used to their gaze, the nerves ease.
06:31Read that in a book.
06:33Ooh!
06:36W-whoa! Rina's so cute!
06:40Ooh!
06:42Rino's face is all red!
06:46Rina's, too!
06:49It's not!
06:51What do you mean? It's totally red!
06:54Also, maybe you need communication training, too, hero.
06:59Yeah, yeah. Seems like you're not used to girls, right? Big bro.
07:05Oh! Count me in, too, please!
07:08W-what?
07:10Your face is all red!
07:14Stop acting all lovey-dovey!
07:17S-sorry!
07:19You're a dummy.
07:21Huh? T-too cute!
07:25Another day. Today, it's study time.
07:29I don't get it at all.
07:32We're totally slacking on studying.
07:35Sensei, teach us the meaning of studying.
07:39Being a teacher is tough, huh?
07:42But even if you don't get it, trying hard is awesome. There, there.
07:47Huh? W-what are you doing?
07:49Ooh! Nice move!
07:52I know, right?
07:54S-sorry! Everyone used to do that to me, so I just...
07:59What do you mean, everyone?
08:01Uh...
08:04Yet another day.
08:06Today, we're cooking. Let's try making cookies.
08:10The eggs got all mushy.
08:12Why are sugar and salt the same color?
08:15I mixed up the butter and lard.
08:18You're all surprisingly clumsy, huh?
08:21It's done!
08:23Ugh, it's burnt.
08:26Can we make charcoal instead?
08:29No good, huh?
08:31N-no, it's not like that!
08:34L-look! It's delicious!
08:37Don't force yourself to eat it!
08:39Since you all made it, I'll eat everything!
08:42R-really?
08:44I showed your manly side. I gotta try hard too.
08:48Ahem!
08:50Here comes the plane!
08:53What?
08:54You'll eat all of it, right?
08:56Y-yeah, of course!
08:59What's with this romantic thing?
09:02Hmm...
09:03You two are way too lovey-dovey.
09:06I've always thought so, but these two are definitely like that.
09:10I mean, you're a nice man.
09:13Anna may not admit it, but she's always looking out for the landlord.
09:18Can't be helped.
09:20Shall we cheer them on?
09:22Oh, right!
09:24Let's make it again!
09:26Yeah, if we do it well, let's give some to Rina's mom.
09:29Huh? Why?
09:31Um, you know...
09:33What's up, Anna?
09:35Actually, Rina's been getting hit on lately.
09:39Yeah, by those guys who messed with us in front of the apartment.
09:43What?
09:44She's been approached from the streets quite often.
09:47Clearly targeting Rina, so I'm a bit worried.
09:52I-I see.
09:54Well, Rina doesn't pay them any attention.
09:58We'll protect Rina so it's okay for now, but...
10:01Just thought it'd be good to tell you too.
10:04Got it. Thanks for letting me know.
10:06Hey, hurry up and help already!
10:09Yeah, yeah!
10:11And so, I worked hard with Rina and the others.
10:14Besides cooking, we studied trendy stuff and cute fashion.
10:19But, well, Rina and the others were more clumsy than I expected.
10:23So far, nothing was going smoothly.
10:27Then one day...
10:29Wait, Rina!
10:31Shut up!
10:32Is that Rina and her mom's voice?
10:35Stop acting up and grow up!
10:37Oh.
10:39Uh, well, we promised to practice cooking and it got late, so I came to pick you up.
10:46Just forget it!
10:47Huh?
10:49No matter how hard I try, it's useless!
10:52Cooking, studying, nothing's getting better!
10:55Even knowing the latest stuff, I'm still an outcast at school!
10:58I'm done! I'm done with everything!
11:00It's okay, Rina.
11:02You're growing little by little, Rina, so...
11:05Can't change anyway!
11:07Rina!
11:09Oh, Hido. Sorry for everything.
11:12Rina's mom...
11:14Lately, it seems that girl has been causing trouble.
11:17That's... Rina is trying her best.
11:20Rina? What in the world?
11:23Sorry, I can't say it, but Rina is a really good kid.
11:28Well, I'm sure you already know that, right?
11:31Hido!
11:33Thank you for watching out for her.
11:35Just a little longer. Please believe and wait.
11:38Mm... Okay.
11:42However, from that day on, Rina stopped coming to my room.
11:46She quit cooking, studying, communication practice, everything.
11:51Good morning, Rina!
11:53Morning.
11:54She'll respond if I greet her, but...
11:56She's been feeling low for a while. I'm worried.
12:01One day, while coming back from shopping, an incident happened.
12:05Man, Rina... I hope she's okay.
12:09Back off!
12:11Haha! Feisty as ever, missy!
12:14That face is enticing, huh?
12:17What?
12:18Grown adults doing this!
12:21Aren't you ashamed of yourselves?
12:23Haha! What's the plan, missy?
12:27If you want to be mine, I'll let you off easy.
12:30Why would I?
12:32Oh, I see. You're pretty close to the landlord, huh?
12:37Your mom lives in the same apartment, right?
12:40You guys seriously...
12:42You're a coward!
12:44Those two have nothing to do with it!
12:47So, you know what's gonna happen, right?
12:50That's enough!
12:52Huh?
12:53What's your problem? You gonna mess with us?
12:56Wait, you're...
12:58Hiro! What are you doing here?
13:01Guys, what's going on?
13:04These jerks are bothering Rina again!
13:07When Rina said no, they resorted to force!
13:10Get out, Hiro! Hurry!
13:12It's not that simple.
13:14She's mine! You defying the gang?
13:18You're underestimating me.
13:20Boss, this guy's vibe!
13:24I'll show you the real deal.
13:27That tattoo!
13:29You... You can't be!
13:32I'm the young leader of the Koiwa family.
13:35If you lay a finger on these girls, it won't end well.
13:39No doubt! He's the feared demon leader of the Koiwa family!
13:44Wait, didn't he single-handedly crush the strongest gang in Kanto?
13:49He's real!
13:51No way!
13:54Hiro? The young leader?
13:57Boss, let's bail!
14:00Don't wuss out! This is our chance!
14:03If we take down the young head of the Koiwa family here,
14:07our reputation will skyrocket!
14:10Yeah, true! Let's do this!
14:14Don't underestimate...
14:20Is that all?
14:23That's... impressive.
14:26T-totally a demon.
14:29Listen up. Don't ever mess with these girls again.
14:32And don't even think about causing trouble in our apartment.
14:36G-got it!
14:39Sorry, man!
14:41Phew, that was scary.
14:44Back to the usual, Hiro.
14:46Everyone alright?
14:48Why act weak when you're so strong?
14:52Just trained to take over the family, but I'm not into fighting for real.
14:57Thanks for saving me, Hiro.
14:59But why is the young leader running the apartment?
15:02We got dreams of a regular life.
15:05A regular life?
15:07My dad was the boss, so I've been scaring folks since I was a kid.
15:12Grandma was the one who saved me, though.
15:15Grandma ran that apartment I was dumped in as a kid.
15:19She and the people there were always nice to me.
15:22Even in elementary, I'd stop by that place after school every day.
15:27Thanks to that, I had a real happy time.
15:30Then the family training started, and I got busy, but...
15:35Other than that, I was always at the apartment.
15:38It's a special place for me.
15:40So when Grandma said she's quitting the place, I decided to take over.
15:45Made a deal with my dad, too.
15:47If I could run Grandma's apartment well, I wouldn't have to take over the family.
15:52That's how it was.
15:54So, Rina, wanna give it another shot?
15:58I'm still struggling myself, so I'm not gonna act all high and mighty.
16:03But I believe in you, Rina.
16:05You can do it, Rina.
16:07Be the regular girl you want to be.
16:09Why are you always so nice to me?
16:12Someone like me...
16:18After that, Rina started trying again.
16:21She was clumsy, and it took time, but still...
16:25Rina, what's with those clothes?
16:28Bought them with my part-time cash.
16:30Weird?
16:32No, they look great on you.
16:35Oh, and these. Cookies I made. Have some later.
16:40Rina...
16:43Um, Mom?
16:45I'm sorry for everything.
16:47I left the team, and from now on, I'll live normally.
16:52I'm the one who should apologize.
16:55Rina, I'm really glad.
16:58And me, well...
17:01Hiro, I took care of the troublemakers bothering your apartment, so don't worry.
17:06Oh, thanks, Dad. But don't overdo it.
17:10Also, you don't have to take over the family.
17:13What?
17:15The family's on me and my husband now, so you live how you want, Hiro.
17:20Th-thanks! Sis! Dad!
17:24A few days later...
17:26Feels like a dream, cleaning up together like this.
17:29Not just that, Rina's got something to tell you.
17:34It's Valentine's Day today, after all.
17:38Th-this?
17:41You made this, Rina? Thanks!
17:43Could it be, you see me as a big brother now?
17:47Huh?
17:48I mean, you gave me chocolate.
17:51I'd hate it if you were my big bro, Hiro.
17:54Aw, man! Y-yeah, I get it. Sorry.
17:59N-no, not like that!
18:02I don't want a big bro. I want a lover.
18:06Huh?
18:07S-so... I like you.