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I Raised My Late Best Friend’s Daughter, But Lately, She’s Been Acting Strange
Japanese Manga in English
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Japanese Manga in English
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00:00Hey, it's your birthday. We could've gone out to eat, you know?
00:05I wanted the fried chicken from that place.
00:08Mmm, so good!
00:11Is she trying not to be a bother?
00:14My name's Koki Shimada, 36, single.
00:18The high school girl in front of me isn't my daughter.
00:22When we were shopping for dinner, you ran into a friend, right?
00:26They were like, is that your dad?
00:28If it doesn't bother you, you can say I'm your dad.
00:32It's easier than explaining.
00:35But you're not my dad.
00:37Her name's Rina Ito, 17.
00:40The reason she's sitting at the table with me is...
00:43Ten years ago, Rina's parents died in a car accident.
00:48While out with the family, a car jumped the curb and hit them.
00:52Rina's dad and I were best friends, three years apart.
00:56Dying at 28? Seriously?
01:00Rina, who was walking a bit away, was the only one who survived.
01:05Rina going to an orphanage?
01:08We can't afford to raise Rina.
01:11His wife was raised in an orphanage, so he only had his parents.
01:18When I visited their house, she always played games with me, with that bright smile.
01:23Can't stand seeing her like this.
01:26Rina, if you're okay with it, do you want to live with me?
01:30I'll do everything I can to make you happy.
01:33Really?
01:35Living with my parents, I decided to take Rina in.
01:38Becoming her guardian and the legal procedures went smoothly, but...
01:43Rina?
01:45Am I a burden?
01:47Not at all.
01:49Was she listening in on the conversation?
01:52My parents were initially against taking Rina in.
01:56Raising a kid is tough and it would impact my future.
01:59There were a ton of reasons.
02:01My parents understood, no one's bothered by having you here.
02:08But that's not the only issue, is it?
02:11Don't worry, I'm not going to disappear on you.
02:14I promised to make you happy, didn't I?
02:17Yeah.
02:18Mom was right, I'm responsible for this kid's life.
02:22Gotta get it together.
02:24So, up until Rina was in middle school, I got a bit of help from my parents.
02:29But once she started high school, we began living together.
02:32The commute from my parents' house was too far, and my workplace was close to her school.
02:38And now...
02:40Today's the second birthday we've spent together since Rina started living with me.
02:46Here, a present for you.
02:48Thanks, every year.
02:50Same as always, it's nothing fancy.
02:53Can I open it?
02:55Go ahead.
02:57Her smile's getting more mature.
02:59I'm happy she's growing up, but as her stand-in dad, it's kinda complicated.
03:04This is...
03:06I used to get you games every year, but you're a bit old for that now.
03:10Tried something different this time. Is it okay?
03:13You've got surprisingly good taste, Koki.
03:16Oh, I asked a colleague for advice.
03:23Yeah, why so shocked?
03:28I do talk to women, even if I'm a nerd and an introvert.
03:34What do you mean? And why are you so intense about this?
03:42Why would I hide anything? I'm not!
03:46Is she your girlfriend?
03:48What? No, she's just a colleague. She's friendly with everyone.
03:53Really?
03:55Even if she was, why would I hide it? Focus on the present!
04:01Hey, um, I gotta talk to you about something.
04:05What's up? This is rare.
04:08I like someone.
04:10I want to tell him how I feel, but I don't think it'll work out.
04:15Why not?
04:17I don't want to make it awkward for him.
04:20Does he already have someone?
04:22Probably not.
04:25Maybe he likes someone else and it's not you?
04:28I don't know. If he has a crush on someone...
04:32What's she getting at?
04:34Is it wrong to push my feelings on him?
04:36Can't really say without knowing more details.
04:41Man, she looks so serious. I can't just say something random.
04:47You can't tell me more, huh?
04:49Nope.
04:51This isn't an easy thing to answer. Give me some time to think about it.
04:55Okay.
04:57The next morning.
04:59Thinking is one thing, but I don't know squat about love.
05:03Maybe I should ask her again.
05:04She'll probably want me to buy her dinner, though.
05:07What do you feel like eating tonight?
05:10Sorry, but you'll have to eat alone tonight. I might be back late.
05:14Got a drinking party or something?
05:17Not exactly, but it might turn into one.
05:20Alright. Have fun.
05:24After work that day.
05:26Hey, Maya! Got a sec?
05:29More about your little wife?
05:31Please drop that nickname.
05:33This is Maya Kato. She's the only colleague I can talk to easily.
05:40Who's that woman?
05:42You said you'd make me happy.
05:45As you guessed, I need some advice.
05:48Wanna grab dinner?
05:50Oh, but Rina's waiting at home, right?
05:53Oh, nah. Today she's...
05:56Oh, he can go.
05:58Rina, why are you here?
06:01I went to the big bookstore downtown and saw you walking with a hottie.
06:05Rina?
06:07You're way cuter than in the photos Koki showed me.
06:11Thanks. You're pretty, too.
06:14She's acting different. What's she up to?
06:18You're a sweet kid. Koki's told me a lot about you.
06:23Oh yeah?
06:24You're a sweet kid. Koki's told me a lot about you.
06:28Oh yeah? Like what? I'm curious.
06:31How about we all grab dinner and chat?
06:34Sure! That sounds fun!
06:37I hope I didn't say anything stupid to Maya.
06:40So, the three of us ended up having dinner together.
06:44What are you getting, Koki?
06:46This.
06:48The menu's right in front of you.
06:51Just tell me which one.
06:52Oh my.
06:54Hey, can I have a bite of your hamburger steak?
06:58Sure, but I won't feed you.
07:01No! Hurry up!
07:04Hey! Why's she acting like a child?
07:09Oh my.
07:12Oh? Am I in the way here?
07:15Sorry, Rina.
07:17Not at all!
07:19Koki, you're one lucky guy.
07:22I thought she was growing up, but she's still a kid.
07:26Who's the kid here, really?
07:29What?
07:31Rina, do you have a crush on someone?
07:35Whoa! She's diving right in!
07:38You knew?
07:40Caught you!
07:42Yeah, I do.
07:44High school girls, am I right?
07:47So, who's the lucky guy?
07:50He's super kind, and really cool.
07:55Is he really that perfect?
07:58This is complicated for me as her guardian.
08:01Yeah, when you're crushing on someone, they seem perfect.
08:05Even if they've got flaws.
08:07That's not what I meant.
08:09So, have you told him your feelings yet?
08:15That's what's bugging her.
08:16That's what's bugging her.
08:18She thinks it'll make things awkward.
08:20Oh, I get it.
08:22But you've gotta make him notice you before confessing.
08:25Rina, ever been on a date?
08:28Nope.
08:30Then start there.
08:32Use Koki as practice and go on a date.
08:34What?
08:36Huh?
08:38You can't practice with your classmates, right?
08:40What do you think, Rina?
08:42If Koki's okay with it?
08:43Me, a dating partner?
08:45No way.
08:47What?
08:49You don't want to support Rina's love life?
08:51Aren't you the one who'd be uncomfortable, Rina?
08:54I never said I would be.
08:57Alright, it's settled then.
09:00Don't just enjoy messing with people's love life.
09:04You're basically her guardian.
09:06Most dads don't get a chance to be involved in their daughter's love life.
09:10Uh...
09:11You can teach her the do's and don'ts.
09:14Even if you're clueless about love, you're still an adult.
09:17Alright, fine.
09:20So, Rina and I ended up actually going on a date the next weekend.
09:25The day of our date.
09:27Even though we lived together, we met up for the date vibe.
09:30Sorry to keep you waiting.
09:33Did you have that outfit?
09:35I bought it for you.
09:37You didn't have to.
09:39That's what dating's about.
09:41I want to look cute for the person I like.
09:44Man, she makes that face when she thinks about her crush, huh?
09:49This is complicated for me as her guardian.
09:52So, where are we headed?
09:54You said you'd be leading.
09:56It's a secret.
09:58Just follow me.
10:00A retro arcade?
10:02Dressed all grown up, but taking me here.
10:05Still a kid.
10:07I thought you'd like it here.
10:09You don't like it?
10:11It's fine, but...
10:13Right.
10:15She planned it thinking about me, but she won't have fun this way.
10:19Since you planned it, I'll follow along today.
10:22But next time, we'll go where you want.
10:25Next time? Another date?
10:27I won't relax if you're always worrying about me.
10:31Yay! Promise?
10:33Hey, don't hug me!
10:35It's a date, so it's fine.
10:38A few minutes later.
10:40Whoa! It's Princess!
10:43Princess?
10:45She's a legend from our generation.
10:47Wow, still a total beauty.
10:52Geez, Koki!
10:54You can't do that on a date!
10:56Do what?
10:58Compliment other girls.
11:00But she's an anime character.
11:03It's still a date!
11:06Alright, alright! Stop twisting my arm!
11:10And so, we wrapped up our first day with her scolding me the whole time.
11:15Two weeks later, we went on our promised second date.
11:19We went to an amusement park she used to visit with her parents.
11:23You don't like roller coasters?
11:25You didn't have to force yourself.
11:27You wanted to ride it, right?
11:30Wanna lie down a bit?
11:32Go ahead.
11:33What?
11:35You can lay on my lap.
11:37No way!
11:39Then don't be shy.
11:41Hey, what the-
11:43This is where a girlfriend comes in, right?
11:45It's not gonna hurt you, so just do it!
11:48Do it!
11:50What are you saying?
11:52Just for five minutes.
11:54You're not feeling well, so no need to be embarrassed.
11:58I don't wanna show you my weak side.
12:01Because you're my guardian?
12:04Or because you're playing the boyfriend?
12:07Both.
12:09As your girlfriend, I don't want you to push yourself.
12:14Sorry.
12:16After riding a few rides, time flew by.
12:19At the end, we decided to watch the closing parade.
12:23Was it this beautiful?
12:25I used to watch it with my parents.
12:28Does that mean it's prettier now than you remember?
12:31That's kinda unusual.
12:33Is it?
12:35Hey!
12:36Hey!
12:38Don't ruin the mood.
12:41Even if she says that, but holding hands at this age...
12:46Hey!
12:49No?
12:51Wait, the person you like is...
12:53You really didn't notice?
12:57You're beautiful and smart, but...
13:00But?
13:02I've been raising you like a daughter.
13:06If I made a move, how can I face your dad?
13:10So it's no good, huh?
13:13Sorry for making things awkward.
13:17After that, we left the amusement park in silence.
13:21A week later.
13:24Where's your homemade lunch?
13:26Did you have a fight with Rina?
13:28Rina left home.
13:30What?
13:32She went to my parents' place.
13:34Don't scare me like that!
13:36You're still in high school.
13:38Why do you look so down?
13:41She didn't say it outright, but it's probably my fault.
13:44She doesn't want to see me.
13:46What happened?
13:48I told Maya about the amusement park incident.
13:52So, what are you gonna do?
13:55There's nothing I can do.
13:57I'll let her live alone when she goes to college.
13:59Are you serious?
14:01What about Rina's feelings?
14:03I don't feel the same way about her.
14:06I'm not even related to her.
14:08I've been raising her like my own daughter.
14:11Do you know how hard that's been?
14:15I respect you.
14:17You've done a great job raising her.
14:20But is it just because she's your best friend's daughter that you cherish her?
14:24Of course.
14:26What if she wasn't?
14:28Would you still care for her?
14:30What are you getting at?
14:32It's fine to see her as your best friend's daughter,
14:36but if you don't see her as Rina herself,
14:39you're gonna hurt her feelings.
14:41You really know how to hit where it hurts, huh?
14:44Thanks.
14:46Next time, treat me to some yakitori, okay?
14:52I didn't say that I'm coming back
14:54because she'd run away if I told her,
14:56but Rina, you're here, right?
14:58I hope she didn't run away from my parents' place, too.
15:02Everyone ended up going out anyway.
15:04What am I doing here?
15:06I didn't come back just to look at old photo albums.
15:09She's smiling in all of these.
15:11It's kind of weird there's only smiling pictures left.
15:16As long as I remember,
15:18she was always crying in elementary school.
15:20Well, she did lose her parents,
15:22so I guess that makes sense.
15:25I wonder if this is a good idea.
15:28This girl's gonna fall in love someday.
15:31Of course she will.
15:33I don't want to think about it.
15:35I won't approve of anyone unless he's really special.
15:38What kind of guy would you approve of?
15:40Well, someone who...
15:44How long have I been sleeping?
15:46Of all times to have a dream like that.
15:49I guess it's because I'm going through this right now.
15:52You were so tiny and cute back then.
15:55Am I not cute now?
15:58You came back!
16:00You too.
16:02Why didn't you tell me?
16:04I was worried you'd run away.
16:06As my guardian?
16:09When I said you were cute back then...
16:12Yeah?
16:14I meant you've grown into a beautiful woman now.
16:17What's with the sudden compliment?
16:20If I hurt your feelings at the amusement park, I'm sorry.
16:23Honestly, I don't know what to do.
16:26I understand.
16:28I really appreciate you raising me as a parent.
16:32That's part of it, but...
16:34Part of it?
16:36Before being a guardian, I've never been in love, so...
16:40I don't know how to handle this.
16:42Wait, are you considering me as a love interest?
16:46You're going to college, right?
16:49Focus on love after you get in.
16:52So, it's okay once I'm in college?
16:55Even if I were your actual parent, I don't have the right to stop you.
17:01But don't decide so easily, okay?
17:04Your dad said he wouldn't accept anyone unless this person could make you as happy as I can.
17:10Then it's gotta be you, Kouki!
17:13Like I said, don't decide so easily.
17:16I've been watching you for ten years.
17:19There's no one else but you.
17:21Ten years? You were seven back then.
17:23After a bit, my parents came home, and we stayed over at my parents' house.
17:28The next day, we headed back to our place.
17:32After some time, when I told Rina about what Maya had said, Rina wanted to apologize in person.
17:38I'm sorry.
17:40I thought you also liked Kouki.
17:43Is the misunderstanding cleared up?
17:46You don't have to apologize.
17:48Let's just be friends.
17:50Sure!
17:51As a third-year high school student, Rina started seriously preparing for college entrance exams.
17:57This spring, she got into her desired university.
18:01Really? Maya said you two seemed pretty close.
18:05I was just talking to her because she seemed shy and she's new to the company.
18:10Can't I talk to other girls?
18:12Maya said this new girl is pretty cute.
18:16She's just trying to set me up with you.
18:18And can we not have this conversation at your entrance ceremony?
18:22Because you're not keeping your promise.
18:26Promise?
18:28Did you forget? You said we'd date once I got into college.
18:33I never said that. I just meant I won't write you off as a potential girlfriend.
18:40Then I'm not holding back anymore.
18:43Better brace yourself.
18:44You never held back before!
18:47Yes, I did.
18:49Whatever. Let's just go get your college acceptance gift. What do you want?
18:54A really good pair of binoculars. I might need them for the new girl in your company.
19:00What? Why binoculars?
19:03Just get them.
19:14I'm super happy if you watch the next and other videos too!
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