Helped a Lost Kid And Ended up Marrying Her Sister, The Yakuza Boss’s Daughter …
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00:00Oh, man, I failed again.
00:03Hey, I'm Kota Suzuki, a sophomore in high school.
00:07I've been into mangas since I was a kid, and participating in manga contests, but no luck so far.
00:14Hm? What's this?
00:16Did someone leave this behind?
00:18Oh, it's a manga! And it's really good!
00:22Hey, what are you looking at?
00:26This is Saya Yamamoto. She gives off a scary vibe to someone who's shy like me.
00:32I heard her family is involved in some shady business, like being in the Yakuza.
00:37You were reading it, weren't you?
00:40No, I wasn't, uh, reading it.
00:43You liar! I saw you reading it just now!
00:47Okay, yeah, I actually did read it! I'm sorry!
00:51H-hey!
00:54Man, I just bolted from her. Maybe I should've just talked to her.
01:00The artwork in that manga was amazing, and the story was so cool.
01:04Artists who can draw like that are the ones who make it in the industry.
01:08Wait, who's that little girl?
01:13Oh no! Where am I?
01:16Where did that little birdie fly off to?
01:20Is everything okay? Are you lost?
01:23Um, who are you?
01:25I'm a student from Koiwa High School. It's a school around here. Have you ever heard of it?
01:31Yeah, my big sis goes there too.
01:34Oh, okay. So, what were you doing here?
01:38I was drawing some little birdies.
01:41Oh wow, that drawing is really good.
01:44Aw, they're like a pair of lovebirds.
01:47What do you mean by lovebirds?
01:50Um, it's like when two people are together forever and never split up.
01:55So, don't just wander off by yourself, okay?
01:58O-okay! Got it!
02:00Alright, let's find your home together. What's your name?
02:04Um, this is my name.
02:07Wait, Yamamoto? No way, don't tell me she's...
02:12I knew it! It's the one where her family's all yakuza!
02:16Hold on, so she's Saya's sister?
02:20Hey Saya! I'm home!
02:23Hana, where were you? Everyone was looking for you.
02:27Guess what? I got married to this guy.
02:32Y-you got married?
02:35What the heck did you do to my little sis?
02:38W-wait a sec, this is all just a huge misunderstanding.
02:43Hold up, you're not slipping away this time.
02:46What's the deal with being married to my little sis?
02:48I was only talking about those birdies that are like a married couple.
02:53We were talking about how we should go home together like those lovebirds
02:57to make sure I don't get lost like I did today.
03:01Oh, I get it now. My bad.
03:05Uh...
03:07Guess what? He's a great storyteller and he shared some of his stories with me.
03:12Going back home with him was a lot of fun!
03:15Oh really? Why don't you tell me what kind of stories you told my sis?
03:21Yikes! She looks super serious with those eyes!
03:26Anyways, come in.
03:28O-okay.
03:30Welcome back, m'lady.
03:32Whoa, they're the real deal!
03:36I'm gonna show mommy my drawing. See you later, Coda!
03:40Oh, um, yeah, see ya.
03:43W-whoa, look at all these books! This is awesome!
03:47So, do you know why I brought you to my room?
03:51Is she still suspicious about what happened between me and her little sis?
03:56Th-this isn't good. I can't even run away from here!
04:01H-here, please read this.
04:04Wait, what do you mean?
04:06You like mangas, right? I've seen you reading my manga multiple times.
04:12You were secretly spying on me?
04:14I-it's not like that!
04:17Well, no, maybe it was. But anyway, can you just read it? I wanna know what you think about it.
04:24O-okay.
04:26Whoa, the art is amazing, and the story is really captivating.
04:31So, what do you think?
04:33It's really good. Have you tried submitting this manga to any contests?
04:38If it gets printed, I'll definitely purchase it!
04:41Nah, I don't think I'm gonna put this out there for everyone to see.
04:45It seems like a missed opportunity not to, if I ever made something like this.
04:50You don't know anything about me!
04:53You have no clue what it's like for me when I'm drawing my mangas.
04:57But I'm sorry!
04:59Oh, um, no, it's okay. I'm sorry too. There's no way you could've known.
05:08By the way, what was your name again? If I remember correctly, was it Ken?
05:16No, my name's Kota Suzuki.
05:19Oh, your name's Kota, huh? Nice to meet ya, I'm Saya.
05:24Nice to meet you too, Saya.
05:26I've never had a guy as a friend before, so I'm feeling a bit shy.
05:32People usually just call me milady.
05:35Um, so, why did you glare at me in the classroom earlier?
05:41Well, I've never shown my work to anyone before, so I got really nervous and embarrassed.
05:48I can kinda understand that feeling.
05:51S-since I'm showing you my work, you should tell me your stories too. You told some to Hana, right?
05:58Y-yeah.
06:00So, I shared a few of my story ideas with Saya, and then...
06:05Your stories are really interesting, Kota.
06:08Thank you! I've never been complimented like this in person before!
06:14But I'm finding it tough to turn my stories into manga. I'm getting feedback that they're not quite manga-ready yet.
06:22True. It might be a challenge to turn those stories into manga drawings.
06:27Hey, Kota! How about we team up and create a manga together?
06:32Why would you want to team up with me?
06:35As you know, my family is yakuza. So if that gets out, it's gonna be a big problem.
06:41Oh, I get it now. That's why she got really angry at me earlier.
06:46Even with my mom, if that incident never happened...
06:50What did you say?
06:52Never mind, it's nothing.
06:54Alright. Um, I'm really sorry for what I said before. I was being kinda thoughtless.
06:59If you need anything, just let me know and I'll be there for you.
07:03Huh? That's a promise, okay?
07:07Yeah, I promise.
07:09If you break that promise, I'll cut off one of your fingers!
07:12Saya, come on, that joke wasn't funny. Especially since you're from a yakuza family.
07:18Relax. I won't seriously cut your finger.
07:23You're my first friend. No, my business partner.
07:29And so Saya and I started making a manga together. It was just natural.
07:34We ended up being together more at school as well and...
07:38Hey, let's have lunch together, Kouta. I made a lunch for you too.
07:42Wait, you made this?
07:44Hana helped make our lunch. She wanted you to eat it too.
07:48Th-thank you!
07:50By the way, why did you bring your manga to school that day?
07:54I was planning on having a chat with the art teacher that day about my career options.
07:59If I wanna be a manga artist, but my family's yakuza, I gotta be super careful.
08:05If my family background gets exposed, I'll be roasted and slammed online.
08:11So my mom used to do art for her job too.
08:15But then our family's business got out in a magazine. That's why I...
08:20Getting criticized for having a yakuza family is just plain ridiculous.
08:26You and your mom are both special in your own ways.
08:29Your work should speak for itself, not your family background.
08:34You're so kind, Kouta. I wish everyone thought like you.
08:38No matter what anyone else says, I'll always be here to support you.
08:44Thanks.
08:46Well, I'm a girl, so...
08:50Worst case scenario, I can always marry someone.
08:54Like, to you, Kouta.
08:57Wait, what? To me?
09:00So you're saying I'm not attractive to you?
09:02That's not it. You're gorgeous, and I feel like you have a good heart.
09:09Kouta, I'll count on you if it comes down to that.
09:13You're only joking, right?
09:16Who knows? But I trust you. Besides, you're my business partner, right?
09:22Man, her smile is amazing!
09:26On another day...
09:28Wow, you're amazing, Kouta! Talking with you gives me so many great ideas!
09:33You really think so?
09:35Come on! Be more confident with yourself! Right, Hana?
09:40Yeah! The stories you come up with are really good and interesting, Kouta!
09:46Thank you, guys. So for this part, I want to add more depth to the story.
09:52Right. In that case...
09:56You two are like a married couple, always by each other's side. Like lovebirds!
10:05We're not married at all!
10:07That's right. Kouta and I are... business partners... for now.
10:14Did you say something, Saya?
10:16Nah, I didn't say anything. Just look away!
10:20If you and Kouta aren't a pair of lovebirds, then I'll be a pair of lovebirds with him!
10:27Hey! That's not fair! I was with him first!
10:32Whaaat?
10:34Block your ears for a sec, Kouta. It looks like I have to settle this with Hana once and for all!
10:39As we spent our time together like this, Saya and I continued creating our manga.
10:44We eventually submitted it to this manga contest for rookies, but...
10:49Today, we'll know if our manga made the cut or not.
10:53Yeah.
10:54Alright, I'm gonna check what they said.
10:57Yeah. Go ahead.
10:59Uh...
11:01No way. Are you serious?
11:04We did it! Thank you, Kouta! It's all thanks to you!
11:10This doesn't feel real at all.
11:13Should I hug you more to prove that this is actually happening?
11:17N-no, I'm good!
11:19She's hugging me so tightly, I can literally feel her whole body!
11:24Oh, by the way, how are you gonna tell the manga editor about your family stuff?
11:30Yeah, about that...
11:32Do you think you can deal with the editor without me?
11:35If that's the case, we'll have to withdraw from the contest!
11:40But why? That would mean we put in so much effort for nothing!
11:44We made our manga together. It's not just my work.
11:48Alright. Then could you come over to my place tonight?
11:52That night, I went to Saya's house and...
11:56Wait, why? Why is my heart racing so much?
12:00Come this way, please.
12:02Okay. Hey, Saya? I'm coming in.
12:07Wait, what are you wearing?
12:09I'm wearing a kimono. I feel more fired up and motivated when I wear this.
12:14F-fired up?
12:16You've really come through for me.
12:18Whether it's finding my sister when she was lost, or creating a manga together.
12:23So, if you're up for making more babies, how about we tie the knot?
12:29M-making more babies? Tie the knot?
12:34Come on! Our manga is like our little baby, you know?
12:38Saya! It's gonna be me and Koda as lovebirds!
12:44Wait, what are you two talking about?
12:48What did you promise my daughters? Step out and explain!
12:52Calm down, honey.
12:54Daddy, I heard that if you're like lovebirds, you can't cheat. So I will never cheat!
13:00Ah, okay. But you're too young for that, Hana. When you grow up, okay?
13:05What? Why?
13:09Mind giving me an answer, Koda?
13:11You're worried about your family's background being exposed, which is why you're doing this, right?
13:17Yeah, but that's not the only reason. I want to marry you because you're the one for me.
13:23It's too soon to talk about marriage when we're not even dating.
13:29That's right. It's too soon. I won't let you have my daughter.
13:33But this is my only shot to debut our work with you, Koda. And I'm not gonna let it go to waste!
13:39Well, not everything's set in stone, right? Why not have a meeting first with the manga editor?
13:46Your mom's right. Let's talk it through with the editor first.
13:50Okay. But I was being serious when I said I want to marry you, Koda. I really mean it. It has to be you.
13:59Okay. I'll think about our future together, too.
14:04A few days later, we had a meeting with the manga editor.
14:08We were making this story about a bird looking for a dream island, but then the editor said we need to add more romance to it.
14:15The editor also mentioned that if we fix it and send it back in a month, our manga will be discussed in the editor's meeting.
14:22But... we have to throw in some romance into our manga, huh? I have zero experience with that.
14:30How about we try it out?
14:33W-what do you mean?
14:35Romance is all about being touchy-feely, right?
14:38Yeah, but... do we really need to go this far? But she's super soft and smells so nice.
14:47This is the super important part at the end, where the canary helps the sick sparrow, and right after that it starts singing and...
14:54I wanna try that, too! Lemme sing, lemme sing!
14:58W-wait, Hana! I'm doing that right now, so...
15:02Whose singing do you wanna hear, Kota? Mine or Sayaka's?
15:07Who you gonna pick, Kota?
15:09Oh man, this is tough.
15:12A few days later...
15:14Alright, the plot is finished. Now I'll have to start making rough sketches of the manga.
15:20Lemme know if there's anything I can help with. I'm not really good at drawing, but...
15:25What are you talking about? If it weren't for you, making a manga wouldn't have been this fun. Thank you for everything.
15:33I seriously couldn't have done it without you, either.
15:36I used to feel really down because of all the negative feedback I got from other people, but your comment about my stories being interesting really cheered me up.
15:46Saya, I...
15:50Wait, I'll open the d-
15:53Whoa! She's right on top of me!
15:57No fair, Saya! I wanna join you guys, too!
16:02It's not what you think!
16:04Wait, cut it out, guys!
16:08We had some awkward stuff happen, but we stayed focused on our manga. And then...
16:14Congratulations! Your work has been approved by the editorial board. Please take a moment to review and sign this contract.
16:21Thank you so much!
16:23Um, is something wrong?
16:27This contract... it mentions her family background.
16:31I'm sorry. With my family and all, if I'm involved, it'll be a problem for you, Kouta. So only you should be the one to sign the contract.
16:41Hang on, Saya!
16:43Huh? Um...
16:45I'm sorry! We'll get back to you soon about this!
16:48P-Please wait! Your story is highly valued, and we are open to locating another artist to illustrate the manga, but of course we prefer Saya to do it.
16:58I'll see if I can talk to her about it.
17:01Please do. You are the creators, and your wishes are of utmost importance to us.
17:08Should I really be the only one debuting our work? Is that really the right move?
17:14I haven't done a thing for Saya. I can't just ditch her. If that's what I decided, then...
17:20Saya! Please listen to me! I won't leave until you hear me out! Saya!
17:26She doesn't want to see you, Kouta. Go home.
17:29Please let me see Saya! I have something to say to her!
17:33Tch. You just won't quit, huh? Are you sure you want to be with my daughter, knowing where she comes from?
17:41She brought up the idea of walking away from our family, but I'm not on board at all. Plus, I don't think you're confident enough to deal with any responsibilities.
17:52You're right. I'm not confident enough.
17:55So just go home.
17:58But there's another way. I don't want to give up. Please, hear me out!
18:03Oh, interesting. You've got a determined look. Alright, follow me. I'll let you see her.
18:11Thank you so much!
18:14I still want to release our manga with you, Saya.
18:17But you saw the contract, right? There's no way I can sign it. I'm sure they can find another artist to draw the manga.
18:25If that happens, you and I won't be business partners anymore.
18:29That's how it should be! You're just a normal guy with a normal family, and our families are like worlds apart!
18:35Yeah, I'm into mangas, but being around you is what I care about the most.
18:41Does that mean you want to marry me?
18:44I don't even have a job right now, so I can't do much to make you happy.
18:49Oh, so that means you won't.
18:52But I'll make you happy in the future. I want you by my side. That's what I've realized.
18:59Wait, so...
19:01Yeah, I want us to get engaged.
19:04Huh? Are you sure about this?
19:07I want to be with you, Saya.
19:09Thank you, Kouta!
19:11I'll properly propose to you someday.
19:13Yeah, I can't wait for that to happen!
19:17Hey, Dad. Is it okay if I say yes to Kouta's engagement?
19:22If he wants to marry you right now, I'd say no.
19:25But if you guys are planning for the long term, then go ahead and decide together.
19:30Thanks, Dad.
19:32Saya is in good hands with me, boss. You can count on it!
19:36I'm sorry for being strict on you, Kouta. I was just seeing if you could handle the pressure.
19:41I get where you're coming from, boss.
19:44Kouta, please stop calling me boss.
19:47O-okay.
19:51You'll need to find someone nice like Kouta, Hana.
19:54But I want to be with Kouta too!
19:58I can't let both my daughters get married at the same time!
20:02Oh dear.
20:04The next day...
20:06That's a shame, but I understand.
20:09I found out that we could maybe self-publish our manga.
20:13We wouldn't need to sign any contracts if we're going for that direction, right?
20:17Yes, you don't need to sign any contracts when self-publishing your works.
20:21Should your mangas gain popularity, I'll reach out to you once again to discuss signing the contract.
20:27If that happens...
20:29Yeah, we'll make sure to sign the contract with you when that time comes.
20:33Right, Saya?
20:35Yeah, I'm ready whenever you are.
20:39Either way, I'll be cheering you on, as a fan.
20:45Since then, time passed.
20:47And when we were college students, our manga went viral after being featured as the most interesting manga now.
20:53When that happened, the editor got in touch with us again, and our manga is finally out in print!
20:59After that, years passed, and as for us...
21:04Hey, you got the drawing wrong, and you shaded outside the lines.
21:09My bad, I'm so sleepy.
21:12Okay, I get it. Let's take a breather.
21:16This reminds me of the good old days.
21:18Yeah, I know what you mean.
21:21You know, in that story, the canary would sing to the sparrow?
21:25And they'd kiss in the end, right?
21:28Hey, you guys! I'm here to lend a hand with your manga deadline coming up!
21:32But what's going on over here?