Aishiteruze Baby★★
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1 / 2- 1EP 1
Kippei Katakura is tasked with caring for his five-year-old cousin Yuzuyu.
Apr 3, 2004Kippei Katakura, known as the handsome playboy of his school, receives an urgent phone call from his family after school instructing him to return home immediately. Upon arriving, he discovers that his five-year-old cousin, Yuzuyu, is staying with them. Reiko informs Kippei that he bears the primary responsibility for taking care of her, marking a significant shift in his daily life and duties.
- 2EP 2
Kippei prepares rice balls for Yuzu's lunchbox before an incident occurs.
Apr 10, 2004Kippei prepares onigiri to include in Yuzu's lunch. During the day, a boy mocks the rice balls, causing Yuzu to slap him in response. Kippei becomes concerned by this reaction and attempts to investigate the situation to understand why Yuzu reacted so strongly to the boy's laughter. He seeks to determine the underlying cause of her behavior and resolve the conflict that arose from the incident at school.
- 3EP 3
Yuzu faces social isolation at preschool due to lack of mother while Kippei is stalked
Apr 17, 2004Yuzu is excluded from play by other preschoolers because she does not have a mother. This rejection leaves her isolated from her peers during school activities. Meanwhile, a girl attending Kippei's school is following him. This character exhibits stalking behavior toward him, creating a separate situation involving unwanted attention. The narrative highlights Yuzu's difficult social environment alongside Kippei's experience with the girl who is pursuing him. These events occur within the educational settings of both children, focusing on their respective interpersonal challenges without resolving the conflicts presented in this segment.
- 4EP 4
Yuzu's Crayons
Apr 24, 2004While Yuzu is alone in a park, Kippei's stalker informs her that Kippei's family dislikes her and discards her crayons. Believing she must earn Kippei's affection, Yuzu decides to take action to make him like her after hearing these claims.
- 5EP 5
Kippei questions Yuzu's silence regarding her missing crayons
May 8, 2004Kippei is puzzled by Yuzu's refusal to explain what happened to her crayons. The following morning, he promises to collect her immediately after school. On the journey, he encounters an elderly woman requiring assistance with directions. Meanwhile, Yuzu waits alone and is harassed by a stalker who continues to pick on her.
- 6EP 6
Yuzu faces bullying over her unique uniform while preferring her old clothes.
May 15, 2004During a sand play session, Yuzu’s classmate Marika criticizes her for being a show-off due to her distinct uniform. In response to this conflict, Reiko and Kippei purchase a standard uniform suitable for her current school. However, Yuzu expresses a strong desire to continue wearing her previous uniform instead of the new one provided by her guardians. This situation highlights the tension between fitting in with peers and maintaining personal attachment to familiar items, as her classmates judge her based on her attire rather than her character.
- 7EP 7
The preschoolers participate in an athletic day event at their school
May 22, 2004The children at the preschool take part in an athletic day organized by their school. This event involves various physical activities and competitions designed for young students. The narrative focuses on the participants engaging in these sports-related exercises as part of their daily routine and educational experience at the institution.
- 8EP 8
Miyako Sends Letters While Kippei Sits Near Kokoro and Memories Surface
May 29, 2004Miyako writes to Kippei's family to explain her continued absence and sends a separate letter to Yuzu. Kippei delivers the correspondence to Yuzu without opening it. The classroom seating arrangement is updated, resulting in Kippei sitting beside Kokoro. Meanwhile, Yuzu and Miyako independently recall their shared experiences.
- 9EP 9
Kokoro relocates to a new apartment following her father's upcoming remarriage
Jun 5, 2004Kokoro decides to leave her father's residence to move into an apartment, a change prompted by his plans to remarry. While Kippei and Yuzu are making their way back home from a trip to the market, they happen to encounter Kokoro at her new living space. This encounter marks the beginning of her independent life as she settles into the new environment away from her family home.
- 10EP 10
Yuzu attempts independence after Kokoro expresses dislike for Kippei
Jun 12, 2004Kippei and Kokoro collect Yuzu from school and visit a park. During this outing, Kokoro informs Yuzu that she does not like Kippei. Consequently, Yuzu believes she must reduce her dependence on Kippei to allow him to spend time with Kokoro. The following day, Yuzu decides to walk home from school alone to demonstrate this independence. This narrative focuses on Yuzu's reaction to Kokoro's statement and her subsequent attempt to alter her daily routine to accommodate the perceived relationship dynamics between the adults.
- 11EP 11
Kippei and Kokoro search for lost Yuzu, who explains her reasons for walking home alone.
Jun 19, 2004Yuzu becomes lost while walking home, prompting Kippei, his family, and Kokoro to search for her. Kippei eventually finds Yuzu late at night, and she explains why she attempted to walk home alone. Following this discovery, Kippei informs Kokoro that they cannot spend time together because he must focus on Yuzu. Kokoro agrees with this decision. The episode centers on the search for the missing girl and the subsequent conversation regarding Kippei's priorities and his relationship with Kokoro.
- 12EP 12
Yuzu prepares a packed lunch and delivers it to Kippei on her day off
Jun 26, 2004Yuzu enjoys a day off from school and decides to prepare a packed lunch for Kippei. She then takes the effort to deliver the meal directly to him at his school. This simple errand highlights her dedication and care for Kippei through her actions on this free day. The narrative focuses entirely on this specific task of making and transporting the food, emphasizing the routine yet meaningful nature of her contribution to his daily life without any additional complications or events occurring during this period.
- 13EP 13
Miyako visits the playground while Kippei handles teacher inquiries about a suspicious person.
Jul 3, 2004Miyako is observed repeatedly watching the preschool playground, prompting teachers to ask Kippei to remove the suspicious individual. She later explains to Kippei that she is not yet prepared to take Yuzu with her. However, she expresses happiness regarding Yuzu’s current situation and requests that he keep her visit a secret from everyone else.
- 14EP 14
Yuzu notices a bruise on Shouta while Natsu confesses feelings for Kippei
Jul 10, 2004Yuzu encounters Shouta from a different preschool class and observes a significant bruise on his stomach after they play near a water fountain. Meanwhile, Natsu attempts to persuade Kippei to accompany her to the mall to utilize a couple's discount. Kippei declines the invitation, revealing that he has feelings for someone else. Following this interaction, Natsu shares her thoughts with a friend, admitting that she believes she is in love with Kippei. The episode highlights these separate personal moments involving the children and their developing relationships within their social circle.
- 15EP 15
Reiko and Kippei attend Yuzu's preschool Parents' Day event together
Jul 17, 2004Reiko and Kippei accompany Yuzu to her preschool for Parents' Day. During the event, Yuzu and Kippei notice a new bruise on Shouta, prompting Yuzu to mention a previous injury she observed. Shouta fails to follow the teacher's instructions, leading his mother to scold him for embarrassing her and remove him to the hallway. Yuzu becomes distressed and cries upon witnessing Shouta's mother physically strike him. In response to the violence, Kippei directly confronts Shouta's mother, causing her to leave the premises abruptly.
- 16EP 16
Kippei confronts Shouta's mother after Shouta falls down stairs and is hospitalized
Jul 24, 2004Kippei remains troubled by Shouta's family issues while Kokoro attempts to comfort him. He approaches Shouta's mother outside her apartment, urging her to seek assistance. Shouta inadvertently causes her to drop her groceries, leading her to strike him. He tumbles down the stairs and loses consciousness, prompting a neighbor to call for emergency services. Medical staff at the hospital question Shouta's parents regarding his bruises and recommend counseling. Later, Yuzu and Kippei witness the family relocating. Shouta's mother explains they are moving to the countryside to live with grandparents and receive help. Yuzu and Shouta share a farewell as the family departs.
- 17EP 17
Kippei and Yuzu visit a pool to help Yuzu overcome her fear of water in her nose.
Aug 7, 2004To cheer Yuzu up after Shouta moves away, Kippei takes her to a pool, but she is afraid of getting water in her nose. While Kippei tries to encourage her to go underwater, Kokoro and her friends arrive. Yuzu and Kokoro spend time together without Kippei, which helps Yuzu decide to try going underwater again. Later, on the way home, Kippei and Yuzu encounter Miki.
- 18EP 18
Miki reveals family conflict over Yuzu and flees after being slapped by her father.
Aug 14, 2004Miki informs Kippei's household that her relatives intend to take Yuzu. Reiko contacts Miki's parents, who arrive to deny these claims. Following a physical altercation where her father strikes her, Miki runs away from home. Kippei searches for her and finds that she has intentionally inflicted injuries on herself multiple times. This sequence of events highlights the tension surrounding Yuzu's custody and Miki's distress within her family dynamic.
- 19EP 19
Miki's Suicide Plan and Discovery of Kippei's Kiss
Aug 21, 2004Miki reveals to Yuzu her desire for her to replace her family after suicide. Kippei requires Miki to perform household chores while residing with them, which appears to reduce her extreme behavior. During Go to School Day, Miki follows Kippei to school and witnesses him kiss Kokoro. Upon returning home, Miki deceives Yuzu into leaving with her. This sequence of events highlights the shifting dynamics between the characters as Miki's mental state and actions evolve in response to Kippei's demands and her own observations.
- 20EP 20
Miki visits Yuzu's home and realizes her parents do not miss her.
Aug 28, 2004Miki brings Yuzu to her residence, where she observes her parents hosting a gathering with relatives. Witnessing their indifference, she concludes that her family does not miss her and that Yuzu is not a necessary replacement. She contacts Kippei to inform him of Yuzu's location. Upon arrival, Kippei successfully convinces Miki to abandon her plan to commit suicide. Subsequently, Miki's parents retrieve her and take her back home.
- 21EP 21
Kokoro and friends are upset with Kippei for breaking his promise to call during summer.
Sep 4, 2004Kokoro and her friends are angry at Kippei because he failed to call her even once throughout the summer, despite having made a specific promise to do so. Meanwhile, Miki returns to retrieve her belongings. While at Kippei's school, she witnesses a male member of the art club confessing his feelings to Kokoro. This encounter adds to the tension surrounding Kippei's silence and the growing emotional distance between him and Kokoro, as Miki observes the situation firsthand. The episode highlights the consequences of broken promises and the complex interpersonal dynamics developing among the group during the final days of the season.
- 22EP 22
Yuzu visits preschool with Satsuki and discusses future aspirations with classmates
Sep 11, 2004Satsuki takes Yuzu to preschool while Kippei is sick with the flu. During the trip, Yuzu spots Ayumi, a model she recognizes from advertisements. At school, the children discuss their career goals, leading Yuzu to express her desire to become a model like Ayumi. Marika points out that models are typically very tall. Later, Kippei’s family shares a photo album featuring childhood pictures of Reiko, Kippei, and Satsuki. Ayumi confesses her feelings for Satsuki to her friends, who tease her by claiming he dislikes tall girls with long hair. Despite this advice, Ayumi decides to tell Satsuki she likes him anyway.
- 23EP 23
Kippei prepares lunches for Yuzu and Kokoro while Marika writes a letter to Yuzu.
Sep 17, 2004Kippei prepares two bento boxes, one for Yuzu and another for Kokoro, who exchanges her lunch for his effort. During their meal, Kokoro’s father calls to request she retrieve her belongings from the house, a detail she keeps secret. At preschool, the children are assigned to write letters to important individuals. Marika chooses to write to Yuzu, while Yuzu writes to Kippei. Although Yuzu offers to change her recipient, Marika insists she keep it as is and reaffirms their friendship. Later, at her apartment, Kokoro tells Kippei that she does not wish to grow any closer to him.
- 24EP 24
Kippei writes a letter to Kokoro and places it in her mailbox.
Sep 25, 2004Kippei decides to compose a letter to Kokoro, mirroring the gesture Yuzu previously made for him. He delivers the letter by placing it inside her apartment mailbox. The following day, Kokoro does not attend school. That evening, she finally reads the message Kippei left for her.
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- How many episodes does Aishiteruze Baby★★ have?
- Aishiteruze Baby★★ has 26 episodes.
- When did Aishiteruze Baby★★ come out?
- Aishiteruze Baby★★ came out in 2004.
- Which studio made Aishiteruze Baby★★?
- Aishiteruze Baby★★ was produced by TMS Entertainment.
- Who directed Aishiteruze Baby★★?
- Aishiteruze Baby★★ was directed by Masaharu Okuwaki.
- Is Aishiteruze Baby★★ finished?
- Current status of Aishiteruze Baby★★: Finished.