When I Brought Home a Skinny, Poor Mother and Daughter and Fed Them Every Day
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00:00If that famous TokiTuber could give us a shout out, it'd be nice, you know?
00:06Oh, you mean Naruo Fugo?
00:09I'm Masato Kimura, 27, single, and running this ramen joint.
00:14Might switch jobs in 6 months, but it's all good.
00:18Regulars care about the joint, I can't just give up.
00:22As closing time nears, I step out to roll down the blinds.
00:27Oh, you guys coming in?
00:29Yeah, take off your coat.
00:32But it's so cold, can I just wear?
00:35No need to take off your coat, chilly night, huh?
00:39Yeah, freezing.
00:41Hope they're alright, look like they might faint any sec.
00:46If it's too cold, just say, we gotta talk about heating.
00:50Bet they haven't had a proper meal.
00:53Thanks, um, can we use this?
00:56Saw our flyer, huh?
00:58Free coupon, and for a small size.
01:02Sure thing.
01:03Thank you so much.
01:05Boss, sorry to interrupt, can I-
01:08Go ahead.
01:10I whip up some ramen for those two.
01:13Here you go.
01:14Um, what's this? We didn't order-
01:18On the house.
01:20Oh no, you don't have to.
01:24Please, just enjoy, we're closing up, gotta toss it anyway.
01:28But-
01:29Got all sorts of toppings, hardly anyone orders boiled eggs.
01:33Can't bring myself to waste food as a chef.
01:36But the other customers are paying.
01:38Heard from him earlier, so no worries.
01:41I'm the one who's an annoying customer staying here even after finishing my meal.
01:46Thank you.
01:48So, shall we?
01:50You sure?
01:52Absolutely.
01:54If a kid is this hungry, thought she would dive in with joy.
01:58Thank you.
01:59You're welcome.
02:01Saying thank you without her mom telling her, she's a good kid.
02:06It's really good.
02:08Yeah, it is.
02:10Even if this joint is about to go under, I'm glad I didn't give up.
02:15After a while.
02:17Mei, wake up, time to go.
02:21Sorry for the intrusion, but-
02:24Huh?
02:25On a chilly night like this, why did you decide to come here?
02:29Heater broken or something?
02:32Embarrassing, but we're cutting costs.
02:36Usually we bundle up in blankets, but tonight-
02:39It's cold, huh?
02:41Even this coat, found it in an alley.
02:44Sorry for showing up like this at a diner.
02:48Nah, if that's the deal.
02:50We came for the warmth, but we're good now.
02:54Wanna crash here?
02:56Huh?
02:57Gotta pad upstairs, if you're up for it.
03:00I can't take more of your kindness.
03:03If it's this cold, could be life-threatening.
03:07I get the hesitation, but how about you guys stay here?
03:12I'm a CEO at that factory over there.
03:15I know that words aren't enough, but he's the kind of man you can trust.
03:20Really?
03:21How can I thank you?
03:23I'm sorry, my brain can't process all of this.
03:27Let's have your daughter sleep upstairs.
03:30And so, I hosted the family at my place.
03:35Next morning.
03:36Can I help with something?
03:38Appreciate the offer, but-
03:40At least let me do the cleaning.
03:43Okay, thank you.
03:45What about me? What should I do?
03:48And so, the two of them scrubbed every nook and cranny behind the fridge.
03:53Few hours later.
03:55Oh no, you really don't have to.
03:57It's on the house, not gonna break the bank.
04:00What's up?
04:02Oh, hey boss.
04:04He came here two days in a row, worried about these two?
04:08As usual, please.
04:10Hey, miss slept well?
04:12Thanks to you, if we hadn't stayed over, who knows?
04:15Might be nosy, but...
04:18Mind sharing the details?
04:20Didn't ask yesterday, thought it was rude.
04:22But if you're in a bind, might be able to help.
04:25I run the show here.
04:27Well, just to tell you the story...
04:32After giving birth, six months later, her husband passed in an accident.
04:37With no family, she puts her daughter in daycare and works,
04:40juggling part-time office work and odd jobs.
04:43Life's a struggle.
04:45Need to save up for my kids' education.
04:48What's your name?
04:50I, Takano.
04:52Miss Takano, wanna work at my factory?
04:55We need an office worker.
04:57Can't offer big bucks, but sometimes you gotta rush home for your daughter, right?
05:02Can be flexible with that.
05:04Really? That's a big deal!
05:06Awesome! You're good at the boss's place.
05:09Thank you!
05:11And so, I started working at my boss's factory.
05:15Later on, I kept coming to my joint,
05:18with the boss during the day and with her daughter at night.
05:22Whenever they came, I added a bit extra to their ingredients, building rapport.
05:27Three months later, fully recovered.
05:30Were skin and bones when they first came in.
05:34Didn't realize she's this pretty.
05:37Can't be eyeing a mom with that look, Masato.
05:41Masato, guess what?
05:43I'm gonna be in a play soon!
05:45A play?
05:47It's for the daycare's farewell party. Doing a play.
05:50Really? What's your role?
05:53I'm a buddy!
05:55Cute. Wish I had a kid too.
05:58Lately, I've been having deep chats.
06:02Thinking about the future is crucial,
06:05but I want my daughter to do what she loves.
06:08Thanks to boss and you, Masato, I can think like this now.
06:12Me? I mean...
06:15When I first came here, you were my lifesaver.
06:18Couldn't bear the cold at home.
06:21I was wandering around, hitting up convenience stores.
06:25I can't cry when Mei's around.
06:27I even thought we might end up...
06:30You know...
06:32I'm sorry to hear that.
06:34I came here with that free coupon,
06:36but I was ready to be turned away.
06:39But getting such kindness...
06:42Boss was there, so it worked out.
06:45If this place was fancier and more famous, could've done more.
06:49Oh no. If it weren't for you, we'd be...
06:52Oh, thank you.
06:55C-close. Nah, I's just grateful.
06:59Don't read too much into it, Masato.
07:02Are you gonna kiss?
07:05W-what are you saying? Huh?
07:09Anyways, life's a bit easier now.
07:12Not doing those one-off jobs.
07:14Can I help out at the shop?
07:16Even just cleaning like before.
07:18I appreciate your feeling, but you don't have to.
07:22I want to return the favor.
07:24Not only to the boss, but to you too.
07:27Is that okay?
07:29Man, she's really polite.
07:31Then maybe handing out flyers?
07:34It's pretty tough though.
07:36It's okay. Let me do it.
07:39Next weekend.
07:41The Takano family came by to lend a hand.
07:44Here you go.
07:46Thank you.
07:47Guess I'm the least helpful.
07:50Masato, you feeling okay?
07:53Stomach hurting?
07:55Nah, my stomach's fine.
07:57I ain't even done half of what Mei's done.
08:00You'll be fine. I'll show you how.
08:03Hey Mei, don't be rude.
08:06Huh?
08:07Sorry.
08:08Maybe it's because I've always made her endure things and be patient,
08:12so she's oddly mature.
08:14Nah, I really might need her help.
08:20I'm finally done with the flyers.
08:22Just gotta clean up.
08:24Oh.
08:26Sorry.
08:27Oh, no. I'm sorry.
08:30Then they helped with handing out flyers a few times,
08:34and as a result...
08:36Thanks to everyone.
08:38Slowly but surely, more customers started coming in.
08:42I even helps with serving customers.
08:45Is it because of the flyers that more customers are coming in?
08:49Or is it something else?
08:51Ai's slender, so I worry just seeing her carry those big bowls.
08:56I'm fine.
08:57It's normal for ramen joints to have many male customers,
09:01but if there's a pretty waitress, things might be a little different.
09:05Masato, should I wash the cups?
09:09Oh, you don't have to.
09:10Just having you carry them helps a lot.
09:13Thanks, Mei, for helping out.
09:15No problem.
09:18That day, Ai and Mei helped until night.
09:22Sorry for keeping you late.
09:24No, seeing the shop busy makes me happy.
09:28At this rate, we might turn a profit next month.
09:31Been a while since I took a day off.
09:33Got some prep work to do for the off days.
09:37Gonna take a day off? Then come see my play!
09:40Mei, Masato wants to rest.
09:44I'm cool with it. I want to see Mei's play.
09:47Yay!
09:49Sorry for treating you like her parent.
09:53Huh? But Masato's gonna be my dad, right?
09:58What? What are you saying, Mei?
10:01But you're helping here.
10:05That's, um, just repaying all the help. Marriage is just...
10:09So you're not gonna get married?
10:13Then let's get married, Masato! Cause I like you so much!
10:20N-no! That's not happening! I'm gonna marry Masato!
10:24What?
10:26I thought you don't want to get married with Masato, Mom!
10:31Of course I was just joking!
10:34It's cause you always don't listen, Mei!
10:36What?
10:38So, she was joking, huh?
10:42In the end, on my day off, I went to see Mei's play.
10:47Impressive! Feels like they've gathered professional child actors.
10:52Especially Mei, even if I'm biased.
10:55Thank you! Please tell that to Mei, too!
10:59After the farewell party, while waiting for Mei...
11:03Ah, Mei was amazing! Thank you!
11:07Nice to meet you. Ai's husband, right?
11:10I'm sure you're proud of her, too. Your daughter's acting.
11:13Huh?
11:15Oh...
11:17Oh, he's just a friend of mine.
11:20Oh, I'm sorry. I assumed...
11:23Um, not just my daughter, but the other kids were doing great, too.
11:27No surprise she'd get it wrong.
11:30Besides the fact that Ai's drop-dead gorgeous, this situation...
11:34Yeah...
11:36Makoto, did you see Mei play?
11:39Yeah, I did. You were awesome, Mei.
11:43Hey, no hugging, remember?
11:46Aww...
11:48That's rude.
11:50It's not really a bother.
11:52So, you're happy getting hugged by my daughter?
11:56Huh? Well, Ai, the way you say it...
12:00After that, we waited for Mei to change and headed home.
12:04I bet Mei's feeling tired, huh?
12:06She really put her all into that performance.
12:09Lately, she's been talking about joining a theater group.
12:12Mei could totally make it as an actress, you know?
12:15Isn't she heavy?
12:17Sorry to keep asking you to do things on your day off.
12:20I had fun.
12:22Been a while since I went out, because my shop's been going through tough times.
12:26Um, sorry for being nosy, but...
12:29Have you considered franchising the shop?
12:32Under a big franchise, profits are higher, and the owner has relatively more authority when making decisions.
12:38Well, that might be true.
12:40But you see, this shop was inherited from my late dad.
12:45When my dad was running this joint, it was quite popular.
12:49And then they started saying that the taste got bad since I started running.
12:54Oh, I see.
12:56Back in the day, I was quite the troublemaker.
12:59I gave my old man a headache, so at least I want to keep his shop the way it is.
13:05I'm sorry. I shouldn't have said that.
13:08Huh? No, it's not like that.
13:11I can't just brush it off because I didn't know.
13:14I disregarded your feelings.
13:17You were worried about me, right?
13:19It's not bad at all. I'm actually happy.
13:21Thanks to you, I could take a break today.
13:24I'm just repaying my debt of gratitude.
13:27Gratitude? It's not...
13:30Let's stop thanking each other, okay? This conversation won't end.
13:35You're right.
13:37I... You're stubborn after all.
13:39You're the same, Masato.
13:42If you'd like, would you want to go out together again?
13:46Definitely. I'm looking forward to it.
13:49But I couldn't fulfill that promise right away.
13:54Of all the places, they had to open a store near us.
13:57Can you believe it? A big franchise is our competitor.
14:01They took our customers, and the number of customers visiting our shop decreased again.
14:08There really isn't time to hang out with Ai now.
14:11Even if I change the soup, I doubt customers are going to come.
14:15I guess franchising is the only option.
14:19Masato, look!
14:21Already in elementary school? Congratulations!
14:24Thanks!
14:28So, there's this new ramen place nearby. But how's business been lately?
14:33Thinking about franchising, maybe that'll help.
14:37So you're that much in trouble?
14:39Thinking of franchising?
14:41It's up to you, but after I heard about your father's story...
14:47Is the shop going to close?
14:51Don't worry! I'll make money, and give it all to you, Masato!
14:56Make money?
14:58Actually, Mei joined an entertainment agency as a child actor.
15:02What? That's amazing! Thanks, Mei, for caring about me.
15:08Masato, don't you believe me? It's true! Definitely!
15:13Yeah, I hope so too.
15:15Even you, Mom! It's true, though!
15:20And after a month later...
15:23This place is more retro than I expected.
15:27What? Garou Fugo? That rich influencer!
15:32I'm here to shoot for TokiTube. Is that okay?
15:36Sure thing! It's gonna be great for publicity.
15:39But I can't guarantee you that I'll post this online.
15:43If I don't find it tasty, the video won't go up.
15:47That's fine with me.
15:49Um, why did you come to our shop?
15:52Oh, I heard about it from Kitten.
15:55Kitten?
15:57Mei Takano. You know her, right? She starred in our company's commercial.
16:02Mei did?
16:04Would you like me to invest in this shop?
16:08Thank you, but just filming is enough.
16:11Really? What a waste.
16:14Why are you helping me like this?
16:16A cute kitten is suffering. What more reason do I need?
16:21He's a strange guy. Well, anyway.
16:25Understood. Thank you.
16:27And so, I served ramen to Naruo. And then...
16:31Thanks to Naruo's video, my ramen joint suddenly became famous.
16:36Thank God! Customers are coming back!
16:39Seems like people are into the idea of inheriting a poor joint from my dad.
16:44But it's not just that. The ramen is delicious!
16:48I'll give you my money. This should help, right?
16:51Thanks, but I can't have that.
16:54Why?
16:56Because that's for you and your mom. It's not right for me as an outsider.
17:01You're not an outsider!
17:03Mei...
17:04Please take it.
17:06What? Even you, I?
17:08I don't see you as an outsider.
17:11I don't want to hear you saying that. Feels like we're not that close.
17:15Got it. And so, I decided to borrow some money from Mei. And...
17:23Thanks to Naruo and Mei, we were able to renovate the shop.
17:27Of course, we've kept the essence of my dad's shop.
17:31We also received consulting and worked on revitalizing the management.
17:35Now, my shop is completely recovered, and I am handling the finances.
17:42You're finally here!
17:44Sorry for keeping you waiting.
17:46Not at all. The shop is so popular, and even Boss is pleased.
17:51Hey, Masato!
17:53What about I promise?
17:55Promise?
17:57You said you'd marry me, didn't you?
18:00Huh?
18:01Jeez, Mei is...
18:03I'm sorry. She's trying to copy this actress.
18:06I see. Well, please don't be too upset. It's a rare day off after all.
18:12Even a little girl like her, you can't let your guard down.
18:17What?
18:18What? Can't be jealous of my daughter.
18:21Huh?
18:31I'd be happy if you watch the next and other videos, too!