Asked by the Yakuza Next Door to Live with His Cheeky Sister…
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00:00My name is Eito Yamamoto, a 24-year-old freelance programmer. I had dreams of a
00:06glamorous city life when I moved to Tokyo, but these days I mainly work from
00:11home. I used to find going to the office twice a week a real hassle, but recently
00:16something has brightened up my routine. Good morning! Morning. She's so cute, even
00:25if she always looks grumpy. Morning. Good morning, bro. Sorry for my unfriendly
00:32sister here. Good morning, Riki. That's right, the Takano siblings live next
00:37door to me. Initially, our relationship was just a nod and smile kind of thing.
00:42My impression of them was that they were a beautiful but edgy girl and a scary
00:47but super cool guy. However, from that day on, we became close enough that they
00:54started calling me like their real brother. This happened a few days after
00:59the two of them had moved in. Help! There's an invasion in our room! What do you mean?
01:06My brother is frozen too, just come over! That guy froze too? This can't be good, but I
01:13can't just abandon such a cute girl. Are you okay? Over there, it's right there!
01:21Wait, you mean an insect invasion? I can't deal with bugs, man. Mmm, sure. You're
01:32amazing, I can't believe it. Back home, it was a daily thing. To have such an
01:39amazing guy living next door? We're counting on you from now on, bro. Bro?
01:45This guy, definitely. Oops, we gotta go. Lately, our group has been causing a
01:52ruckus. Ah, he's clearly from the other side. It seems like Arisa, his little
02:02sister, really dislikes me. Well, Riki isn't a bad person and not someone I
02:09dislike. I thought that the neighborly relationship wouldn't go beyond this.
02:14Just then, those two asked me an unbelievable thing. Sorry, bro. Can you
02:21take care of Arisa for two to three days starting tomorrow? Huh? It's for a
02:26crucial group matter. Living together with a high school girl for a few days?
02:32It sounds like a dream. No, no, that's not happening.
02:38Unrelated men and women shouldn't share the same room. What's up, bro?
02:43You're surprisingly uptight, aren't you? That's what I like about you. It's not
02:49that. Well, how about this? Let's pretend you guys are in a relationship only while
02:55she's staying with you. How does that sound? Huh? Wait, what are you saying? You
03:02know they say you should try things out, right? Well, but what about the guys from
03:07your group? You think I can let that happen? Arisa is more important than my
03:12life to me, you know? I understand. Good. So, Arisa, after school today, you go to
03:20his place? I agreed under his pressure. This is turning into something
03:27outrageous, isn't it? Wait a minute. Arisa would definitely hate living with me,
03:33right? She probably wouldn't come over and would stay at her friend's or her
03:38boyfriend's place instead. Huh? Hey. She really came back, huh? So, you don't want
03:48me here, right? No way. Please, come in. Calm down, Eito. This is a manly promise
03:56with Riki, like being a big brother, being natural. Being natural around a
04:03high school girl like this is impossible, right? But I can't just sit
04:08here and do nothing. I'm hungry. Sure. Well, this is all I've got. I can't cook, so I
04:16need to grab something quick. That's... I'll have that. Really? How about some tea? I
04:24also have juice, if you prefer. I'll take juice. Huh? Is it just me, or is she...?
04:31Thanks for the meal. I'll give you money for this later. Just as I thought. Can I
04:38just rinse the container and toss it in the recyclables? She's really
04:43conscientious. I'll take care of it, so you can leave it to me. Sorry. I don't eat
04:50much at home, so I didn't know. So, how do you manage with meals and stuff? My
04:55brother takes care of everything. Our parents passed away in an accident when
05:00we were kids. Oh. So, ever since then, my brother's been looking after me. Of course,
05:08I'm super grateful, but he's a bit too overprotective, you know? I'm already
05:15grade 12 in high school. Ah, she smiled. How cute. He says, like, don't go out alone
05:23after 8 p.m. and only hang out with guys stronger than me. There's probably no guy
05:30stronger than Nikki. By the way, can I use the shower? Of course. Wait, huh? A high
05:38school girl is using my shower? Is this really happening in my life? Well, it
05:45seems like she's been through a lot, and above all, Nikki is her brother. Hey.
05:51There's no way she's thinking of me as a man. I'm just here as a neighbor to help.
05:57Hey, I said. Huh? Do you have a hairdryer? Oh, yes. Here you go.
06:06Huh. Sorry, it's a cheap one. I'm not saying that. Just dry my hair?
06:13What? But if Nikki usually does this for her, I have to do it. Is my shampoo supposed to smell
06:22this nice? Don't think about unnecessary things, me. This is like being a big brother,
06:28a form of family love. Uh, Arisa?
06:41She's sleeping? Beyond cute, she's precious. I'll let her sleep just here, so I'll stay on
06:50the floor. The next morning. I think I'll head back around 4 p.m. Have a nice day.
06:58You're too loud in the morning. Well, I'm off. What a blissful morning,
07:04but I want to see her smile more. What can I do? I've got it. What? Cooking is this difficult?
07:15It's already past 4 p.m. However, no matter how long I waited, Arisa didn't return.
07:22I couldn't help but worry, so I went to the nearest station to check on her.
07:28Hey, how about hanging out with us, huh? I'm glad I came to check, but what can a
07:34skinny guy like me do? But I made a promise with Nikki. I'm counting on you. Arisa is more
07:41important than my life to me. Hey, you guys. Eito? Who's this wimp? What's his relationship
07:50with her? This girl here is more precious than life to me. Arisa, for now, I'll protect you
07:57in place of Nikki. Yeah. All right, you guys. Who's next? Or should I say… Arisa? And did
08:06you say Nikki? This girl is the sister of that Nikki guy. So sorry. They ran away on their own.
08:15Wait, did I just channel Nikki's spirit? Eito? Oh, yeah. Sorry if I interfered.
08:24No problem. Come on, let's go home. What's with that smile? It's beyond precious.
08:33I wanna protect it. That's right. What should we do for dinner? We can order in or…
08:40Well, about that… Huh? Did you make this?
08:45Well, I'm kind of good at cooking. But if it's not good, you don't have to force yourself to eat it.
08:53It's delicious. Thank you. Phew, I'm glad. I'll go take a shower first.
08:59Oh, you're not eating with me? No. If I keep looking at that smile directly,
09:06I'm gonna fall for her. Phew, it was a good idea to cool my head.
09:13Remember, this is a promise with Nikki. She's not here on her own will either.
09:19Oh, you're back. Then sit down quickly, quickly. Huh?
09:24As a return favor, I'll dry your hair for you.
09:28This is bad. She's getting too close. And if she gets any closer…
09:35Is there anywhere that hurts?
09:39My heart is pounding so fast it hurts. Hey, Eito?
09:45And so, I was rendered incapacitated, and the second day came to an end.
09:51Then, it was already the final day.
09:55She's not here. Could it be that it was all just my imagination? Or did she get tired and leave?
10:03Oh, you're awake. This voice… It's good that it's not my imagination.
10:10Good morning. Did you sleep well? Wait, what are you trying to do?
10:15It's nice weather, so I thought about doing it outside. Can I take off my clothes for now?
10:21Wait, take off your clothes for now? What are you trying to-
10:25Here you go.
10:27Sunscreen?
10:28I want to sunbathe on the balcony and get my back tanned. Can you help me apply it?
10:34Maybe?
10:35Wait, you want me to do it?
10:38Well, there's only you here, right?
10:41Thank you.
10:42Why are you the one thanking me?
10:46Is this okay?
10:48Yeah, it seems good. But your hand is shaking.
10:52Well, shaking hands apply it better.
10:56What's up with that? But thanks.
10:59Wait, is this something Riki does too?
11:03A little while later.
11:06Thanks to you, I got a nice tan.
11:09Her girly side is nice too.
11:13By the way, as a return favor, I'll give you a massage.
11:17Huh?
11:19Is there any tension here?
11:25She's doing so much for me.
11:27But as she gets this close, I wonder if Arisa's perspective on me has changed.
11:34But you're really skinny, Eito.
11:37You're only about half my brother's size, right?
11:41Well, compared to Riki, yeah. But you must have it tough too.
11:46Huh?
11:47Tough with what?
11:48Because your boyfriend's condition is a guy stronger than Riki, right?
11:53Finding someone like that is quite…
11:55Huh?
11:57No. If that's the case, then right here…
12:00Hey, I'm back!
12:03Wow!
12:05Riki expressed his gratitude multiple times and went back to the room with Arisa, looking satisfied.
12:12The promise between men had been successfully fulfilled,
12:15but there was an unexpected emptiness in my heart.
12:19However, with nobody around, it felt lonely,
12:23and I soon fell asleep without even locking the door.
12:26Hmm, it's morning already.
12:30Ah, Eito. Good morning.
12:34A dream?
12:36It's not a dream.
12:37No, this is weird.
12:40Because my life with Arisa should have ended yesterday, it must be a dream.
12:46It's not. See? It's not a dream, right?
12:50Huh, it's true. But why?
12:55Well, your place feels more spacious to me.
12:58But the layout is the same.
13:01It feels small because my brother is huge. Let's have breakfast!
13:06Yeah!
13:08In the end, Arisa started to visit my place regularly from the next day.
13:13Naturally, I seriously thought, if this keeps going on forever…
13:18But…
13:20Even if I say something, she's a high school girl.
13:23She probably sees me as a second brother who spoils her.
13:28But what I'm most concerned about is…
13:31What's that? Someone from our group got hurt?
13:34I got it. I'll go right now.
13:37My brother seems really busy lately.
13:39He said he's currently overseeing about 20 people.
13:43Right. Riki is involved with that side.
13:46Spending time with his sister has considerable risks.
13:51I think your job is amazing. I'm always sorry for bothering you.
13:55But I can't give up my feelings for Arisa.
13:58In this situation…
14:02I'm gonna become a strong man.
14:05I don't really get it, but…
14:07You can do it!
14:09And from that day on, I started working out every day without fail.
14:13Of course, it was to earn recognition as a man from Arisa and Riki.
14:19And after several months had passed, a perfect opportunity arose.
14:24It turns out there was a local festival the next day,
14:27and Riki's group was planning to run a food stall.
14:30However, they suddenly found themselves short-handed,
14:34and I was asked if I could help with setting up the stall, among other things.
14:38But what can I really do?
14:41You know, at nighttime festivals, various troublesome things tend to happen, right?
14:46I want you to help get rid of any problems.
14:49I understand. I'll do my best.
14:52Next day…
14:54I'm looking forward to the festival!
14:57Well, before that, we have to help out.
14:59Hey Eito, you don't have to listen to everything my brother says, you know.
15:04No, it's fine. I've made up my mind.
15:07Even if our relationship isn't socially approved, I'll do anything to be with Arisa.
15:13Wait, does that mean…
15:15Ah, you two! Come over here. I'll introduce you to our group members.
15:20Sure, we'll be right…
15:22Huh?
15:23Hey everyone, this is Eito, who's helping out at our stall today.
15:28Wait a minute… Riki, your profession is…
15:32I'm a kindergarten teacher. What did you think?
15:35What?
15:37Yes, I was under a grand misunderstanding.
15:40Riki had lost his parents,
15:42and worked hard to study child-rearing and early childhood education for Arisa.
15:47He also learned martial arts to protect Arisa from danger,
15:51and transformed his appearance to look tough.
15:53Despite Arisa's appearance, she matured into a responsible person.
15:58Riki used this experience to obtain a child care worker's license.
16:03Now, he's a beloved teacher at the Sunflower Group,
16:06where children and parents alike admire him.
16:09By the way, the time he left the house open was for a sleepover child care event.
16:14Today, the local government and the kindergarten have teamed up
16:17for an extremely wholesome summer festival.
16:20Well, if you can't exude that kind of fierce determination,
16:24you won't be able to protect the kids, you know.
16:27I'm really sorry.
16:29Don't worry about it. Now that the food stall is set up,
16:33why don't you take a stroll together for a while?
16:36It was quite a misunderstanding,
16:38but now I can express my feelings to her without worries.
16:44I'm sorry. I jumped to the wrong conclusion,
16:47and I'm sure it made you uncomfortable.
16:50No, it's okay. With that appearance, there's no way you wouldn't think that.
16:55It's just...
16:57You were kind to me at first because you were afraid of my brother, right?
17:01Well, that's true at first, but now it's different.
17:05Before I knew it, I had genuinely fallen for you,
17:08and I want to be with you as your boyfriend, not just as a neighbor.
17:13Eito!
17:13But regardless of Riki's occupation, I need his approval.
17:17Arisa, will you come with me?
17:20Yes!
17:21Excuse me.
17:22Huh? Can't you two have some more?
17:25I genuinely love Arisa.
17:27I might not be able to earn your recognition through strength,
17:30but I won't lose in expressing my feelings for her.
17:35So, please let me be your sister's boyfriend.
17:38Look here. You two, from the start, we...
17:42Ugh! Cicadas or something else!
17:45Please, bro! I called you here for this!
17:48You mean you needed help with insects?
17:52Sure, they went somewhere.
17:54Oh man, I could take on anyone in a fight,
17:58but when it comes to bugs, I can't handle it.
18:01But you can handle cockroaches and cicadas,
18:04so that means you're a stronger man than me, right?
18:08What?
18:09Well, I knew Arisa's been into you since then.
18:13Hey! You promised that you wouldn't tell!
18:16Come on, you were so shy that I had to give you a little nudge into dating, right?
18:21But Arisa, you seem to be making various moves in your own way.
18:26Wait, so the stuff like drying your hair and applying sunscreen was...
18:31I did offer to help, but she kept saying this should be done by someone I like.
18:37Well, it seems like you both are determined.
18:40All right, from today, you're my true brother.
18:44So that means...
18:46It means we're family!
18:48Arisa...
18:49If you have kids, I'll take care of them in my group.
18:53Thank you, Riki.
18:54I mean, bro.
18:57From that day on, we transitioned from neighbors to being in a romantic relationship.
19:02After Arisa graduated from high school,
19:05she enrolled in the same specialized childcare school as Riki.
19:09I dedicated myself to my work,
19:11whether I was at the office or working from home, putting in all my effort.
19:16And as promised, we became a family.
19:20All right, have a great day, you two.
19:23Yeah, today I'm gonna play with Mr. Riki at school again.
19:28Oh yeah, Arisa, today I'll cook dinner for the first time in a while.
19:32I'll see you later.
19:34Wait!
19:36Have a wonderful day.
19:39Now, I'm living a happy life surrounded by my beloved wife, daughter, and brother.
19:45By the way, Riki is still an iconic teacher at the Sunflower Group.