Days with My Stepsister (2024) - S01E01 - CR vs SSKN

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A stepbrother is essentially a stranger.
A stepbrother is nothing more than a stranger.
And that's perfectly normal, because even if we suddenly become siblings one day,
Even if one day you suddenly become siblings,
we have no shared experience living together.
it doesn't change that you haven't spent much time together.
A stepsister is essentially a stranger.
A stepsister is nothing more than a stranger.
Novels and movies like to indulge
In novels and movies,
in the idea that because they aren't related by blood,
the non-blood relation is used as an excuse to portray them as love interests, and even start relationships.
that they can simply fall in love and have a normal male-female relationship.
But what you see in fiction is different from reality.
But things that happen in fiction and things that happen in real life are very different.
They say that siblings start out as strangers.
People say that all siblings begin as strangers,
But in the case of stepsiblings, they start out as strangers,
but in the case of step-siblings, they start off as strangers
and remain strangers until the end.
and stay strangers until the very end.
I've decided to get married again.
Guess what. I've decided to remarry.
What?
Huh?
I met her when my boss took me to this place she works at.
She's a girl who worked at a bar my boss took me to.
She took such great care of me after I passed out drunk.
She took care of me when I was dead drunk.
You sure she's not swindling you?
That sounds like a scam.
Don't worry, Akiko-san wouldn't do something like that.
Don't worry. Akiko-san isn't like that at all.
You'll see when you meet her tonight.
You'll see that when you meet her tonight, Yuta.
Tonight?
Tonight?
Yeah. Ouch!
Yeah.
I'll introduce you to her.
Oops!
We'll meet up after your work.
You'll all get to introduce each other, so come by when you finish work.
Another rash decision.
This is so sudden.
Are you ready for that?
Are you sure about this?
Ow!
Ah, ouch.
Hmm?
Hm? You say something?
What's that now?
It's nothing.
Too hot!
Ah, hot!
As long as it makes you happy, I'm fine with it.
As long as you're happy, it's fine by me.
I'll just keep doing my usual thing.
I'll keep on going as I have been.
Your usual thing won't cut it, though.
Thing will change for you too, you know.
You're gonna have a new little sister.
You'll have a little sister after all.
A little sister?
A little sister?
Yeah, a little sister.
Yup, a little sister.
Akiko-san's daughter.
Akiko-san's daughter.
Pleased to meet you. I'm Ayase Akiko.
It's so nice to meet you. I'm Ayase Akiko.
Thanks for coming out. I know you're busy at your job.
Sorry to make you come out right after work.
Huh? Oh, it's all right.
Oh, no, that's fine.
I'm the son, Asamura Yuta.
I'm Asamura Yuuta.
Go ahead and introduce yourself.
Come on, you too.
Nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you. I'm Ayase Saki.
I'm Ayase Saki.
Dad!
Huh?
Yeah, turns out you're about the same age.
Dad...
She's turning 17 this year. Second year in high school.
Yeah. Saki-chan is actually the same age as you.
But she is still a week younger than you.
She's seventeen this year. Second year in high school.
I'm sorry to confuse you like that.
But your birthday is a week before hers.
Saki never lets me take any pictures of her now that she's grown up.
I do apologize for the confusion.
I think it's the look in my eyes, but I never look very good in photos.
Now that she's older, Saki just won't let me take any pictures of her.
You know, I'm relieved.
Maybe it's just the way I look, but I'm not very photogenic.
We're going to be living together from now on.
But I'm actually pretty relieved.
I wasn't sure what I'd do if you turned out to be someone scary.
Huh?
How do you know I'm not?
Since we're going to start living together,
A really scary person might put on a friendly face.
I was worried you might be a scary guy.
I heard you're working part-time almost every day to pay for university.
Oh, I wonder about that.
And also that your grades are top-notch.
Truly scary people often look very kind.
There are a lot of clever criminals out there, you know.
I hear you work almost every day to save up for college.
Hey, there's something I want to talk about before our parents catch up.
And that you get really good grades.
Something you can't tell them?
A lot of criminals are actually quite intelligent.
Yes. Well, actually, it's something I can only tell you.
Hey, before my mom and your dad come out,
Have I really built up that much trust so quickly?
there's something I want to talk about.
I surprise myself.
Something you don't want them to hear?
The way you joke, talk, and express yourself,
Yeah. Or more specifically, something I can only say to you.
you seem like a calm and reserved person.
Did I really earn your trust over such a brief time?
So I think you'll understand what I want to say.
I'm impressed with myself.
I'm not going to have any expectations of you,
That sense of humor, the way you talk, the way you act...
so I'd like if you didn't have any expectations of me.
none of those things come off as really intense.
I think you can understand what I mean.
So I thought maybe,
I'm relieved.
you'd be able to truly understand what I'm about to say.
I'm relieved now, for the first time.
I don't expect anything from you,
so I don't want you to expect anything from me either.
You really do understand what I mean by that, right?
That's a relief.
I'm totally relieved.
For the first time tonight.
Yeah, me too.
Yeah, me too.
For the first time.
Let's go with that kind of relationship, Ayase-san.
Let's maintain this kind of stance going forward, Ayase-san.
Thank you, Asamura-kun.
Thank you, Asamura-kun.
Yuta?
Yuuta, have you seen the deodorizer?
Have you seen the spray?
It's beside the TV. I was using it on the curtains yesterday.
The one for odors?
Oh, huh.
It's next to the TV.
Ah, thanks!
You left it there after using it on the curtain yesterday.
Why are you acting so panicked now?
Oh, I did? Oh.
Well, I kinda put off doing the bedroom.
Thanks.
When I went to clean it I started getting worried.
Why are you acting so nervous at this point?"
I don't want them to think it stinks here.
Well, I put off cleaning the bedroom, but once I started I began to worry.
Well aren't you delicate.
It'd be a real downer if she tells me it stinks.
These things are important when you get to my age!
You're so sensitive.
Yuuta.
Hey, when you're my age, this sort of thing is a critical issue!
I got it.
Yuta!
I figured since we'll be in your care from now on,
Yeah.
I should buy some things to show our appreciation.
I brought a few things to say thank you for your hospitality!
Right...
Oh.
Uh...
Um...
Don't mind it.
You don't need to worry about it.
Mom can't say no to people, so she wound up buying everything the staff recommended.
My mom can never say no, so she bought everything that they recommended to her.
Hey, Saki!
Hold on, Saki.
That makes me sound like an irresponsible adult!
That makes it sound like I'm a failure as an adult.
Am I wrong?
But it's true, right?
The sweet smell of citrus!
Hmm, what a lovely citrus scent!
You keep the place pretty clean.
You actually keep things pretty clean.
We've just been cleaning like mad the past few days—
We've spent the last few days cleaning like—
It's just as Taichi-san told me!
It's just like Taishi-san told me.
You really do like to keep things clean!
You really are very neat and tidy!
They say that the first step to a healthy mind is a healthy environment.
They say that to develop a healthy mind,
"Exterminate every last speck of dust!" That's the Asamura family motto!
you must first develop a healthy environment.
What an unsettling motto.
Cleaning to eliminate every last speck of dust is an Asamura family tradition.
That's Taichi-san for you!
Sounds like a kind of ominous family tradition to me.
Okay, I got this. This is it, here we go!
Taishi-san is such an impressive man!
Hey, Akiko-san, Saki-chan!
Yeah, I'm okay. I can do this. Here I go!
Welcome to our humble abode!
Hey! Akiko-san! Saki-chan!
W-W-We'll all be living here together from now on, so let's get along!
Welcome to our humble home!
Yeah, let's get along.
F-From now on, let's all live happily under the same roof!
Here we are.
Thank you very much!
We prepared the curtains and bed for you.
It's right over here.
We didn't know what colors you liked though, so feel free to change them.
We've prepared a bed and curtains for you,
We left the desk by the window for now.
but weren't sure what colors you like, so we can change them if necessary.
If you want help moving it, just let me know.
We placed the desk near the window for now.
If you'd like to move it, please let us know.
Thanks.
Thanks.
It's a big room.
It's pretty spacious.
Oh, I think it's quite average.
It seems standard to me.
My old place was a worn-out apartment.
Our last apartment was pretty run-down.
One six-tatami room.
One room, six tatami mats.
I didn't even have my own bedroom.
I didn't have my own room.
I see.
So the two of you slept on futons in the same room—uh, did you?
So did you both put down futons and sleep in the same room... perhaps?
No. Mom works at night, so our routines are opposite.
No. My mom worked at night, so we were living on opposite schedules.
I had the place to myself at night.
When I slept, I had the place to myself.
Really?
Huh.
I suppose that would have been more comfortable for you.
But I'm sure that was comfortable in its own way.
I'm sorry you have to live with two men now.
I apologize that you now have to share a home with two men.
That's fine, but...
I don't care about that,
Can I ask something?
but there is one thing.
What is it?
What might that be?
That.
That.
Why are you talking so polite to me?
Why are you speaking so formally?
Why? Well, that's...
I'm not sure really.
We're the same age, so why can't you loosen up a bit?
We're the same age, so you can be more at ease.
It might be exactly because we're the same age.
I was doing it because we're the same age.
But I mean, if you're talking to classmates and friends,
But isn't it weird to talk like that to classmates or friends?
isn't it weird to talk that formally all the time?
That's what a stronger person would say.
Maybe from a winner's point of view.
You think so?
You think so?
I'm not in any position to criticize you,
I don't mean to tell you what to do,
but if you're just trying to be nice to me,
but I don't want you to act overly considerate of me.
I don't need that at all.
That wasn't why I—
That's not exactly what I'm...
I want to confirm something, just to be sure I understand.
But this seems like something we should be absolutely clear on, so I'll ask,
Would you prefer it if I didn't speak formally?
would you actually prefer that I drop the formal language with you?
Well, if I'm being honest, that'd help me relax more too.
Yeah. To be honest, I think casual talk is a lot more relaxing.
Besides, it's not like I'm someone so important.
I'm not really someone who deserves that much respect anyway.
Okay, you got it.
Okay.
That was fast.
Then I'll drop the formalities.
It'd be hard to treat you as a long-time friend,
Just like that, huh.
but since you brought it up, I can at least do this much.
It might be tough for me to treat you the same as a close friend,
It's easier for me too anyway.
but I appreciate you being real with me and keeping things simple.
Yeah?
It's easier for me too.
I thought it would be.
Sure.
It helps that we can adjust to each other like that.
That's exactly what I expected.
Adjust to each other, huh? That's a good way to put it.
It's kind of a big help if we can smooth things out this easily.
When I take that approach with friends at school,
Smooth things out, huh.
they just laugh and say "what is this, some kind of contract?"
That's a good way of putting it.
They can't take me seriously.
When I talked to my friends about this at school, they laughed at me.
Sounds rough.
"What is that, some kind of contract?"
Yeah. That's why I only keep one friend now.
They wouldn't take me seriously at all.
Wow, rough.
That must've been tough.
Not really. I don't cut people off for no reason.
Yeah.
Dealing with people I can't understand or might upset is just a waste of time.
So I cut ties with all but one of them.
Do you need any help with your things.
Sorry to hear that.
How kind of you.
It's okay.
Hm?
I only cut off people who weren't worth keeping around anyway.
I can't read their minds.
And if they never make any effort to try to tell me,
I can't go tiptoeing around their feelings all the time.
It's a waste of time.
Want some help unloading your luggage?
That's really kind of you.
Oh, wait.
Ayase-san, do you go to Suisei?
Ayase-san, do you go to Suisei?
Yeah, I do.
Yeah. Are you surprised a flashy girl like me goes to a prep school?
Are you surprised that a flashy girl like me goes to prep school?
No, it's just,
Uh, no...
so do I.
Actually I go there too.
I see.
Oh.
I feel bad now.
Sorry about that.
You haven't done anything to feel bad for.
You don't have anything to apologize for.
I suppose I should pretend not to know you at school.
But at school, I'll do my best to pretend I don't know you.
You don't have to. I'm fine with it.
I don't care.
But I guess that would be better for you.
I'm fine either way.
Huh? What do you—
Then again, it might actually be better for you if we do that, Asamura-kun.
Sorry, uh...
Huh? Do you mean...
You can go. I don't mind if you want to take it here either.
Sorry. Um...
Thanks.
Just answer it.
It doesn't bother me if you talk on the phone.
Thank you.
Hello?
Hello?
Ah, yes. Sure.
Ah, yes.
Oh, today?
Okay.
Hey there, my junior coworker.
Huh, today?
I noticed that you've been smelling of girl all day long.
Say, Kouhai-kun,
Huh?
I've been smelling a woman on you all day.
Did you get a girlfriend or something?
Did you get a girlfriend?
Don't be ridiculous.
Please stop joking around.
But do I really smell?
Can you really smell it?
Yeah, it's really strong.
It's quite strong.
How much snuggling would it take to pick up that much of an odor?
I wonder how long were you flirting for her smell to stick to you like that.
I think I should be leaving early.
I'm finishing early.
Aww, I didn't mean it! Don't leave me here alone!
I'm kidding! Don't leave me alone!
I was just kidding anyway.
Well, I was joking too.
You told me before, right? About your new little sister.
You told me about your sister, remember?
I figured she must have moved in by now.
I figured you must've met now.
And... so? Is she cute?
So, is she cute?
She's actually... quite beautiful.
She is quite attractive.
Whoo-hoo!
Living with an attractive woman? What a time to be young.
Living with a beautiful woman, huh.
It's not going to happen.
It's the springtime of your life.
The underdog just needs to get on top.
Not a thing is going to happen.
You sound like an old man making dirty jokes like that.
Something naughty might happen though, right?
It's a habit you ought to fix.
You have a habit of blurting out bad dad jokes.
That's what happens when you go to all-girls schools your whole life.
You might want to fix that.
All-girls school stocks are crashing.
After going to an all-girls middle school, high school, and college, I can't help it.
Honestly, those kinds of dirty thoughts are the last thing on my mind.
What an awful way to slander girls' schools.
I'm worried.
But to be honest,
I don't really know how to act around a sibling.
it isn't really the time for me to be entertaining thoughts like that.
It's you we're talking about. Just be yourself and you'll be fine.
Hmm?
Welcome.
It stresses me out.
How are we supposed to act as brother and sister?
Well for you, junior, it's probably best if you just act naturally.
Good evening!
Uh...
I'm home.
I'm home.
Ah... Mm-hmm.
Oh... yeah.
Oh, sorry.
Sorry, I'm not really used to hearing that,
Nobody's really said "I'm home" to me before,
so I wasn't sure how to respond.
so I wasn't sure how to respond.
You've got a serious look on your face.
That's a serious look on your face.
Don't worry about it.
Don't worry. It's not like I was mistreated or anything.
It's not like I was treated really badly or anything.
Mom comes home when I go to school,
My mom would come home when I was at school to sleep and do housework,
she sleeps and does her thing,
and she'd be at work by the time I got home.
and by the time I get back she leaves for work.
That was just our normal routine.
We just had that kind of routine.
It seemed like you two get along.
You seem pretty close though.
Huh? Oh. Well, we are family.
Huh?
Today we went shopping for the first time in a long while.
Well, we are still mother and daughter.
It was pretty fun.
Today we got to go shopping together after so long.
Really?
That was fun.
Yeah.
You haven't taken a bath yet, right?
No.
Who should go first?
Yeah?
Yeah?
I'm done.
Yeah.
The bath is all yours.
You haven't bathed yet, right?
Mm-hmm.
Yeah.
Do you want to go first or last?
The bath tub is being filled.
The water temperature has been set.
Yes?
The bath's ready for you.
Okay.
Good night, Ayase-san.
Good night, Ayase-san.
Thank you.
Thanks.
Good night, Asamura-kun.
Good night, Asamura-kun.