When a Homeless Guy Helped a Crying Girl with Her Homework and Got Taken in by Her CEO Mom
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00:00I'm K-Mira, 27 years old.
00:03I landed a job at this old-school stationery company, and I loved using their products when I was a student.
00:10But, thanks to this recession, they tanked out of nowhere.
00:14Lost my place to live, too.
00:16So, both my job and house were gone, along with any motivation I had left.
00:22Uhh...
00:23Is my life just gonna be all study and overtime?
00:27Huh?
00:32Hey, what's wrong?
00:34I'm bad at studying, and I've got a test coming up.
00:39You're still in elementary, right?
00:42But you gotta take a test?
00:44Yeah.
00:45Mom said I gotta start prepping for junior high exams, but I'm lost.
00:51I even forgot my pencil case.
00:54It's over.
00:56Calm down.
00:57If it's about studying, I got your back.
01:00Here, use this.
01:05Are you sure?
01:06Thanks!
01:07Got this as a gift for getting a job, but if it helps someone in the end...
01:13Now I won't have to bother Mom!
01:16So, is your mom always strict?
01:20Mmm...
01:21She has her moments.
01:23But she's nice!
01:25Even though she's always working hard, she reads me bedtime stories every night!
01:30Oh, you guys are tight.
01:32And she's super gorgeous!
01:35Oh, really?
01:36I mean, yeah, she's got a pretty face, too, but...
01:40Oh no!
01:41Oh, it's getting late!
01:43I gotta go.
01:44Thanks, mister!
01:46She's a bright kid, but I hope nobody mistakes me for a creep and calls the cops.
01:52Ah...
01:53Youth with potential.
01:55I'm counting on you, the future of Japan.
01:58That was gonna be my last good deed in life.
02:02While I was thinking that, a few days later...
02:06Huh?
02:07He was around here!
02:09That girl!
02:10Oh man, her mom really is a babe!
02:13Wait, that's not the problem here!
02:15Is she looking for me because of that pencil?
02:18Could I get reported as a creep or something?
02:21No use running.
02:23Might as well be honest.
02:25I-I'm K-Mira!
02:27Huh?
02:28Mom!
02:29It's him!
02:31Sorry, I didn't mean any harm.
02:34You're my daughter's hero!
02:36Thank you so much!
02:38Huh?
02:39Isn't she gonna chew me out?
02:41Nako, say thank you!
02:44Thank you very much!
02:46Um, this pencil...
02:48It has a name engraved on it, so it must be important, right?
02:52Well, it's kinda important, but...
02:55But didn't that stationery company go under?
02:58Haha, yeah.
03:00Guess I'm living proof of that.
03:02Sounds tough.
03:04Hey!
03:06Why don't you come over to our place?
03:08We wanna thank you properly.
03:10Ah!
03:11Let's go, let's go!
03:13Wait, what?
03:15The girl I reunited with is Nako, a 6th grader.
03:19Her drop-dead gorgeous mom is Erika Fukuda, who's turning 32.
03:24I was already blown away by her beauty, but...
03:27We're here!
03:30Oh, Ms. President!
03:32Welcome back!
03:33Oh, hey there!
03:35Huh?
03:36President?
03:37Well, it's just a small IT service company.
03:41The top floor is our home.
03:43Wow, that's amazing!
03:45I'm just good at studying, so...
03:47Anyway, wanna take a bath?
03:49I'll whip something up, too.
03:51Are you sure?
03:53Delicious!
03:55It's so good!
03:56Mom's cooking is the best!
03:59Don't be so dramatic.
04:01But you're enjoying it, huh?
04:03Thank you so much for lending me clothes, too.
04:07Sorry, it's just my old stuff.
04:10Oh, I thought it was your husband's or something...
04:13Oh!
04:15I'm sorry, but I gotta go!
04:17Huh? Like now?
04:19I got so lost in your beauty, I totally forgot you had a husband!
04:24Huh?
04:25Sorry for the trouble! See ya!
04:28Wait!
04:29I'm divorced.
04:31It's been 10 years.
04:33What?
04:34It's a long story.
04:37Why are you saying that?
04:39Turns out, Erika's life was way crazier than her looks let on.
04:44Erika grew up in a poor countryside family.
04:47Right after high school, she moved to the big city to support her parents.
04:52At the age of 22, she met a businessman who went all out to win her over.
04:57Thinking her parents would feel secure if she married him, she quickly tied the knot.
05:02But right after Nako was born, her husband's company hit rock bottom.
05:07So, Erika started helping with the business while raising Nako.
05:11Her husband, though, checked out and left all the work and childcare to her.
05:15Finally, Erika hit her breaking point.
05:18I'll take care of the company and our daughter!
05:21So now, I've changed the staff and the business model, but we're still in the same office and getting by.
05:27But I regret not studying harder back in school.
05:30And that's why Nako's prepping for junior high exams?
05:35Yeah, I know it's tough with the tuition and all.
05:38I'd love to send her to cram school, but it's expensive, you know.
05:42Totally.
05:43So, I was thinking about a private tutor.
05:48What's with that sneaky grin?
05:50You helped, Nako. And I can see you're a good person.
05:55Plus, you're jobless and homeless, right?
05:58We've got a spare room, so maybe you could stay with us?
06:03Oh, I'm just kidding. I know it's sudden.
06:07No, if it's okay with you, I'd love to.
06:11Really?
06:12Running a company and raising such a great kid, you're amazing.
06:18So, please, let me help out any way I can.
06:22I almost lost my life once, and for such a beautiful woman, I'd do anything.
06:28But man, I passed out hard in that comfy bed.
06:32Nako, got your homework? Gym clothes?
06:35I got it both.
06:36Okay, have fun at school. And now...
06:40Oh, morning. Did you sleep well?
06:43Like a log.
06:45Glad to hear.
06:47Oh, I made breakfast.
06:49She moves so fast. I can't believe we're inside.
06:56You okay?
06:58Yeah, thanks.
07:01She's so beautiful, spending time with her like this.
07:05Oh, I gotta go. Feel free to eat whatever's in the fridge, and take it easy till Nako gets back.
07:11Anything I can help with?
07:13Oh, um, then, um, are you good with computers?
07:18Nah, I'm totally old school.
07:21No worries. Your job is to help Nako ace those exams.
07:25Got it. Just gotta do what I can without overstepping.
07:30But then...
07:32Uh, Nako, time to study.
07:35No.
07:37She's not motivated. I mean, she's still little, so I get it, but I gotta play tough.
07:44Listen up, Nako.
07:46Your mom wants you to study for your future.
07:50Mmm.
07:52The effort you put in now will pay off later.
07:55If you say so. I just wish Mom would come back soon.
08:00She really loves Erika, huh?
08:03A few hours later.
08:05Alright, time to get ready for dinner.
08:08Let me help.
08:10Huh? It's fine. Go keep Nako company.
08:14She's glued to the TV. And cooking after a long day at work can't be easy.
08:20Let me lend a hand, even if it's just a little.
08:25Thanks.
08:27Hey, is Nako asleep?
08:29Yeah. She can't sleep without me, but she still tries to act all grown up.
08:34Come on, Kei. You should go to bed too. I still got some stuff to do.
08:39Wait, are you still working?
08:44This drink is just what I needed after a long day.
08:48What?
08:50What? You think I look like an old lady or something?
08:53No way!
08:55Or what?
08:57Is it bad for a CEO to have a beer?
09:01No, it's actually perfect.
09:04Good. Then you'll join me, right?
09:07Of course, boss.
09:09I got used to this hectic but fulfilling life.
09:12I worked at Erika's company until it was time to tutor Nako.
09:17Each day, I admired Erika more and wanted to support her even more.
09:22Man, computers are tough, but I can't give up now.
09:26Kei, I'm coming in.
09:30You can take a shower.
09:32Hey, what are you up to?
09:37That screen.
09:39Oh, I see what's going on.
09:45I'm totally lost here.
09:49Erika?
09:51Let me teach you.
09:54But why are you studying this?
09:57I just want to be useful.
10:01You've got to be consistent or I won't forgive you.
10:04Of course.
10:06Oh, keep tomorrow afternoon free, okay?
10:10Is she going to teach me more about the job?
10:13Oh, hey Nako, how was school?
10:16Mom, there's a stranger here.
10:19Whoa, it's me.
10:21Erika gave me a whole makeover.
10:24You look pretty good.
10:26But you know...
10:28Mom really likes guys like you, huh?
10:32W-what?
10:33Like, when she watches TV and stuff?
10:36H-hey Nako, just stop.
10:40Oh, sorry.
10:43If I'm her type, that's awesome.
10:46Evenings continued with me tutoring Nako
10:49and learning from Erika at night.
10:52I slowly started helping with work,
10:54but Erika's level still seemed far away.
10:57Thanks to her hard work,
10:59we got the chance to join a huge competition.
11:02Meanwhile, Nako's exams were approaching,
11:05but before that...
11:07Finally, the school trip!
11:09Bye, have fun!
11:11Isn't that our line?
11:13Wait, that means...
11:15time alone with Erika?
11:19Sure, we're alone,
11:21but there's a huge competition in three days,
11:24so no time to slack off.
11:26You don't have to stay here.
11:28You could go home and rest,
11:30especially since Nako's not here.
11:32I don't have a home,
11:34and you should rest too.
11:36You're right.
11:38Let's wrap it up for today and take tomorrow off.
11:41Alright then, good night!
11:43Night.
11:45Dinner, a little drink, then bed.
11:48Same old routine.
11:50But I mean, I guess that's normal.
11:52She probably doesn't see me like that.
11:54Hey...
11:56Yeah? What's up?
11:58Actually, I can't sleep alone.
12:02Isn't that what Nako would say?
12:04If it's okay,
12:06could you stay with me till I make you fall asleep?
12:09That's a first, but sure,
12:11if you don't mind me.
12:14Once upon a time...
12:17Wait, this is...
12:19She's actually telling a bedtime story
12:21to me, a grown man.
12:24Oh, I guess bedtime stories won't work, huh?
12:28That's not really the issue.
12:30I mean, you're an adult too, huh?
12:34Wait a minute, could it be?
12:37So, the revolutionary innovations
12:39in the IT industry are...
12:41Oh, I see.
12:43It's so complicated, it's actually putting me to sleep.
12:47I fell into a deep sleep,
12:49and the next morning,
12:51when I woke up,
12:52Erika was already getting ready to go out.
12:54Let's get going.
12:58Is this outfit too much for my age?
13:01In a good way, it's perfect.
13:05Today I'll teach you what a grown-up date is like.
13:09A grown-up date?
13:11What's that even...
13:15This is so fun!
13:17This is a grown-up date?
13:19And I didn't even know she could laugh so freely.
13:22One more time, let's go again.
13:25Whoa, careful not to trip.
13:27Oh, sorry.
13:30I'm not so old that I need a younger guy
13:33to help me, you know.
13:36But, it's nice to be protected sometimes.
13:40I want to protect her,
13:42this cute, beautiful woman.
13:47Ah, that was so much fun.
13:50I think we'll nail the competition tomorrow.
13:53But next time, I want to bring Nako too.
13:56She's back to her mom mode.
13:58I love this side of her too.
14:00Confessing my feelings isn't easy.
14:02Does she even see me as a man?
14:05I'm really glad I met you, K.
14:07Huh?
14:09I-I mean, thanks to you, Nako's grades are up.
14:13She's definitely gonna pass at this rate.
14:16Yeah, I'm just Nako's tutor after all.
14:19So, um, if she passes...
14:23Huh?
14:26Yes, that's me.
14:28What?
14:29What's wrong?
14:31Nako's got a fever.
14:33Not bad enough for the hospital,
14:35but I need to go.
14:37Wait, if you go now,
14:39you won't make it back for the competition.
14:42But...
14:43Please, let me take care of Nako.
14:46Huh?
14:47I really respect you, Erika,
14:49for handling both work and family on your own.
14:52But from what I've seen,
14:54I worry about you too.
14:56If it's okay, let me help you carry the load.
15:00K!
15:01Hey!
15:02Hearing you guys' voice made me feel better!
15:04I'm okay now!
15:06What?
15:08In the end, Nako got better the next day
15:11and came home with a smile.
15:13Erika nailed the competition
15:15and her business expanded even more.
15:18I kept tutoring Nako up until the exams,
15:21and then the day of the exams arrived.
15:24I hope Nako's doing fine.
15:27She looked pretty nervous
15:28when we saw her off at the station,
15:30but she'll be fine.
15:32Yeah, I mean,
15:33we've got an ace tutor on our side.
15:36Alright, let's get ready for the party!
15:40Not gonna lie, I'm nervous too.
15:43Today's results could change everything.
15:48Yes, this is Erika.
15:50What?
15:51Really?
15:53Is everything alright?
15:55Nako didn't show up at the exam venue.
15:58The school just called.
16:00What?
16:01Oh no.
16:03What if something happened to her?
16:05Calm down.
16:06Let's go look for her.
16:09Nako?
16:11I'm sorry.
16:13What happened?
16:14Where did you go?
16:16I got to the entrance,
16:18but I couldn't go in.
16:20Why?
16:21You would've passed for sure
16:23You just took the exam.
16:25That's why I didn't want to go.
16:28I know you want me to study, Mom,
16:31but I don't want to go to a private school.
16:34It costs a lot of money, right?
16:36And the train fare is expensive too.
16:38What are you talking about?
16:40I'll manage the money.
16:42I want to spend more time with you, Mom.
16:48I know you're busy with work,
16:50but I can't stand not seeing you even more.
16:53Nako...
16:55Not only that,
16:57if I pass, K will leave.
17:00Of course I'd miss you too, but...
17:04It's not just me who's sad, right, Mom?
17:08Ever since K came, you've been happier.
17:13I loved eating together with you too,
17:16but if this is just me being selfish...
17:21Jeez...
17:23Kids really do notice everything, don't they?
17:27I don't want to be apart from you either, K.
17:32I thought all men were the same,
17:34but you're different.
17:36You cared about what's important to me,
17:39and that made me so happy.
17:42Erika...
17:44But an old woman like me being selfish?
17:48Don't say that!
17:50You're cute, beautiful,
17:52and you work harder than anyone!
17:55Thanks to you two, my life has changed.
17:58Every day is so fun.
18:00I'm still learning,
18:01but I want to support you both with all my heart.
18:04Not just as a tutor or a secretary,
18:07but as a man!
18:09K!
18:11I like you, Erika, as a woman!
18:14I like you too, K.
18:16As a man, I like you so much!
18:20Erika!
18:21So, from now on...
18:23Of course!
18:25You'll be my dad!
18:27And you'll be my husband, darling.
18:30I swear I'll make you both happy for the rest of my life!
18:34After that, I married Erika and became a real family with them.
18:39As partners both at home and at work,
18:42our company kept growing.
18:44We even moved to a bigger office and a bigger home.
18:48But it wasn't just the company that grew.
18:52See you later!
18:54Who would have thought you'd get a full scholarship
18:56for a short-term study abroad program
18:58from a public middle school?
19:01Well, I'm your daughter!
19:03Have fun, you two!
19:05Like I said, that's our line!
19:08So...
19:10Let's enjoy our time together.
19:13Okay, darling?
19:15Yeah, absolutely!
19:18With my loving wife and my wonderful daughter,
19:21I'll keep cherishing this beloved home of ours.