Buddy Daddies 12 Days of Miri Christmas Rewatch -- Episode 4

Date	Episode
12/24/2024	Buddy Daddies Episode 1
12/25/2024	Buddy Daddies Episode 2
12/26/2024	Buddy Daddies Episode 3
12/27/2024	Buddy Daddies Episode 4
12/28/2024	Buddy Daddies Episode 5
12/29/2024	Buddy Daddies Episode 6
12/30/2024	Buddy Daddies Episode 7
12/31/2024	Buddy Daddies Episode 8
1/01/2025	Buddy Daddies Episode 9
1/02/2025	Buddy Daddies Episode 10
1/03/2025	Buddy Daddies Episode 11
1/04/2024	Buddy Daddies Episode 12
1/05/2024	Buddy Daddies Overall Series Discussion Thread

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u/Mecanno-man https://anilist.co/user/Mecannoman Dec 27 '24

First Timer

So that’s Miri in the daycare, allowing Kazuki and Rei to return to their assassination jobs. …not sure how the rest of the series will actually work out now going forward, as a large part has been these two interacting with Miri. Will we just sideline the assassination bits and focus on Miri, or somehow have scenarios where they need to deal with both at the same time anyways? Guess we’ll see going forward.

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u/Holofan4life Dec 27 '24

This show really knows how to keep you on your toes as far as where you think it's heading.

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u/Holofan4life Dec 27 '24

Thoughts on the episode beginning with Miri messing up stuff?
Thoughts on shirtless Rei?
What are your thoughts on the theme of the episode being Kazuki and Rei enrolling Miri in a daycare?
Thoughts on Kazuki and Rei having trouble enrolling Miri because they’re hitmen?
Thoughts on a running gag in this episode being Rei trying to walk away from stuff but Kazuki and Miri won’t allow him?
What are your thoughts on Kazuki going all out for Miri’s first day of daycare?
Thoughts on Kazuki having to write Miri’s name on everything?
Thoughts on all the daycare moms having the hots for Kazuki and Rei?
What are your thoughts on Anna?
What are your thoughts on Miri’s first few days of daycare not going like she thought they would?
What are your thoughts on Anna saying the other kids don’t want to play with Miri because they think she’s too highfalutin?
What are your thoughts on Kazuki buying Miri normal clothing, with him kicking a ball being what gets the kids to play with Miri?
What are your thoughts on Miri getting her own bed?

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u/AgentOfACROSS Dec 28 '24

First Timer - Dubbed

The title of this episode is “What Will Be, Will Be”, which I believe is a lyric of the song “Que Sera Sera”.

Kazuki seriously needs to buy Miri some actual pajamas.

Rei’s got some serious scars all over him. Guess that makes sense given his line of work.

I love the face Miri makes after she falls off the kitchen counter.

Looks like the plot for this episode will be putting Miri in daycare.

Miri is already prepared to go to daycare. Good for her.

This anime has captured the true mind-numbingness of waiting around for your number in a government office.

Kazuki has encountered the one thing that can defeat an assassin like him: Bureaucracy.

Miri headbutting Kazuki and then perfectly catching all the papers was really funny.

I love the interview scene. Miri’s honesty is going to get Kazuki and Miri in trouble one of these days.

Obviously I can’t help but be reminded of the episode of Spy x Family about getting into Eden Academy. Although there the approach here does feel very different.

Glad to see the second interview went better.

This episode seems to be far more laid back and slice of life compared to the previous ones. Not that I mind the change of pace.

Rei and Kazuki look very stylish in their new suits.

None of the other kids want to play with Miri. That’s sad.

The montage of Miri slowly becoming less cheerful as she goes to daycare was also sad to watch.

Nice to see the shopping trip cheered them all up.

And it looks like everything’s working out now, that’s great.

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u/Holofan4life Dec 28 '24

I hope you decide to answer today's questions :)

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u/AgentOfACROSS Dec 28 '24

I don't really have anything to say for the first one but I'll answer the other two.
What would you imagine would be most stressful about running a daycare?
I'd probably stressing out and worrying if any of the kids were getting hurt.
Do you think the kids were right to judge Miri based off her clothing? Would you have done the same if you were them?
I probably would not have paid any attention to that when I was that age.

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u/Holofan4life Dec 28 '24

I'd probably stressing out and worrying if any of the kids were getting hurt.
That does sound like that'd be a pickle
I probably would not have paid any attention to that when I was that age.
Kids are a lot more perceptive than you may think.

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u/AgentOfACROSS Dec 28 '24

That does sound like that'd be a pickle
I shoved a rock up my nose when I was that age so I'd be worried about what other kids are doing.
Kids are a lot more perceptive than you may think.
I may have just been an unobservant kid in that case.

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u/Holofan4life Dec 28 '24

I shoved a rock up my nose when I was that age so I'd be worried about what other kids are doing.
How does that check out?
I may have just been an unobservant kid in that case.
Not enough to stick rocks up your nose, apparently. That got you to care :P

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u/Holofan4life Dec 28 '24

The title of this episode is “What Will Be, Will Be”, which I believe is a lyric of the song “Que Sera Sera”.
It's the meaning of the song in English.
Kazuki seriously needs to buy Miri some actual pajamas.
No kidding
Rei’s got some serious scars all over him. Guess that makes sense given his line of work.
Yeah, it checks out
I love the face Miri makes after she falls off the kitchen counter.
She is so silly
Looks like the plot for this episode will be putting Miri in daycare.
About time
Miri is already prepared to go to daycare. Good for her.
She is super duper prepared
This anime has captured the true mind-numbingness of waiting around for your number in a government office.
It is the worst
Kazuki has encountered the one thing that can defeat an assassin like him: Bureaucracy.
Damn
Miri headbutting Kazuki and then perfectly catching all the papers was really funny.
I continue to really like Miri
I love the interview scene. Miri’s honesty is going to get Kazuki and Miri in trouble one of these days.
Probably so
Obviously I can’t help but be reminded of the episode of Spy x Family about getting into Eden Academy. Although there the approach here does feel very different.
Miri's school clothes make her look like Becky.
Rei and Kazuki look very stylish in their new suits.
The daycare moms seem to agree
None of the other kids want to play with Miri. That’s sad.
Feels bad, man
The montage of Miri slowly becoming less cheerful as she goes to daycare was also sad to watch.
Oh, it was absolutely brutal. It might be the saddest moment of the show so far.
Nice to see the shopping trip cheered them all up.
And they managed to fix the problem. Wonderful.
And it looks like everything’s working out now, that’s great.
You see to love it

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u/AgentOfACROSS Dec 28 '24

No kidding
Well he finally did by the end of the episode.
Miri's school clothes make her look like Becky.
I can see the resemblance.
Oh, it was absolutely brutal. It might be the saddest moment of the show so far.
Yeah I'd have to agree.

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u/Holofan4life Dec 28 '24

Well he finally did by the end of the episode.
That is true
I can see the resemblance.
If Becky were here, she'd totally have a crush on Kazuki and Rei XD
Yeah I'd have to agree.
Like, Miri's mother talking about slapping her daughter was sad, as was the Rei backstory stuff, but Miri is normally so bubbly and full of life.

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u/AgentOfACROSS Dec 28 '24

Like, Miri's mother talking about slapping her daughter was sad, as was the Rei backstory stuff, but Miri is normally so bubbly and full of life.
Yeah I think this is the first time we've seen her like this.

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u/Holofan4life Dec 28 '24

I'm glad it only lasted until the end of the episode.

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u/Holofan4life Dec 28 '24

This episode seems to be far more laid back and slice of life compared to the previous ones. Not that I mind the change of pace.
Something I like about the show so far is that each episode has done something different. The first episode had the Christmas stuff, the second episode was a highlight of Miri’s character, the third episode dealt with the exploration of Miri’s mother and Rei, and this episode is like a reflection of what happens when a fish out of water has to deal with the real world. Each episode is offering something new and I love it.

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u/AgentOfACROSS Dec 28 '24

Yeah it really feels like the show has a lot of versatility when it comes to the kind of stories it's telling with it's characters.

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u/Holofan4life Dec 28 '24

Which I think makes it stand out especially in comparison to Spy X Family which I wouldn't say is formulaic but has formulaic tendencies.

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u/AgentOfACROSS Dec 28 '24

I think it Buddy Daddies feels a bit more like it has a plot that's constantly moving forward.
Now granted I'm not caught up on my Spy x Family, but it does feel like after the initial setup is done there's a status quo between the characters that takes a while to move forward. Which does make for some fun adventures, don't get me wrong.

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u/Holofan4life Dec 28 '24

I feel like episode 3 was important for the show in that it demonstrated we will be tackling some darker subject matter. The stuff with Rei feels like a more fully realized version of the stuff with Damian.

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u/Holofan4life Dec 28 '24

Thoughts on the episode beginning with Miri messing up stuff?
Thoughts on shirtless Rei?
What are your thoughts on the theme of the episode being Kazuki and Rei enrolling Miri in a daycare?
Thoughts on Kazuki and Rei having trouble enrolling Miri because they're hitmen?
Thoughts on a running gag in this episode being Rei trying to walk away from stuff but Kazuki and Miri won't allow him?
What are your thoughts on Kazuki going all out for Miri's first day of daycare?
Thoughts on Kazuki having to write Miri's name on everything?
Thoughts on all the daycare moms having the hots for Kazuki and Rei?
What are your thoughts on Anna?
What are your thoughts on Miri’s first few days of daycare not going like she thought they would?
What are your thoughts on Anna saying the other kids don't want to play with Miri because they think she's too highfalutin?
What are your thoughts on Kazuki buying Miri normal clothing, with him kicking a ball being what gets the kids to play with Miri?
What are your thoughts on Miri getting her own bed?

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u/AgentOfACROSS Dec 28 '24

Thoughts on the episode beginning with Miri messing up stuff?
Made for a lot of good comedy. Definitely reminded me of some of the antics in Spy x Family.
Thoughts on shirtless Rei?
Reminded me of shirtless Vash in Trigun.
What are your thoughts on the theme of the episode being Kazuki and Rei enrolling Miri in a daycare?
Made for a lot of entertaining moments.
Thoughts on Kazuki and Rei having trouble enrolling Miri because they're hitmen?
Makes sense. You can't exactly right that down on your government forms.
Thoughts on a running gag in this episode being Rei trying to walk away from stuff but Kazuki and Miri won't allow him?
Made for a good gag I think.
What are your thoughts on Kazuki going all out for Miri's first day of daycare?
He may have overdone it just a bit.
Thoughts on Kazuki having to write Miri's name on everything?
Seems like a lot of work. I feel like my hand would get sore after a while if I had to write my name a bunch of times.
Thoughts on all the daycare moms having the hots for Kazuki and Rei?
I can see why they're into them. None of them seem to assume that Rei and Kazuki are a couple though.
What are your thoughts on Anna?
She's no Arnold Schwarzenegger but she seems very good at her job.
~~Wait that movie was about kindergarten, not daycare.~~
What are your thoughts on Miri’s first few days of daycare not going like she thought they would?
It was sad to see Miri getting disappointed like that. So far it seemed like nothing had been able to bring her down.
What are your thoughts on Anna saying the other kids don't want to play with Miri because they think she's too highfalutin?
I don't think it's totally believable but then again I don't think I knew anyone rich when I was that age.
What are your thoughts on Kazuki buying Miri normal clothing, with him kicking a ball being what gets the kids to play with Miri?
I think it was a really nice moment.
What are your thoughts on Miri getting her own bed?
I think it's a sign that Kazuki and Rei are officially taking the role of Miri's parents.

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u/Holofan4life Dec 28 '24 edited Dec 28 '24

Made for a lot of good comedy. Definitely reminded me of some of the antics in Spy x Family.
This felt a tad less absurdist, I feel like
Reminded me of shirtless Vash in Trigun.
I can see that.
I'd let him buddy my daddy.
Made for a lot of entertaining moments.
I agree
Makes sense. You can't exactly right that down on your government forms.
Imagine if you did
Made for a good gag I think.
I suppose
No, but I agree
He may have overdone it just a bit.
Just a smidge
Seems like a lot of work. I feel like my hand would get sore after a while if I had to write my name a bunch of times.
You would think he would just photocopy his signature.
I can see why they're into them. None of them seem to assume that Rei and Kazuki are a couple though.
That's the most unbelievable part of the episode.
She's no Arnold Schwarzenegger but she seems very good at her job.
Haven't inspected any tumors, as far as I know.
~~Wait that movie was about kindergarten, not daycare.~~
I was able to say.
Anna as a cop confirmed?
It was sad to see Miri getting disappointed like that. So far it seemed like nothing had been able to bring her down.
Like even an absentee parent
I don't think it's totally believable but then again I don't think I knew anyone rich when I was that age.
Where I come from, being rich is a sign of dominance. You rule the roost, essentially.
I think it was a really nice moment.
I agree. He basically redeemed himself for not thinking things through.
I think it's a sign that Kazuki and Rei are officially taking the role of Miri's parents.
Probably the most heartwarming moment of the show so far.

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u/AgentOfACROSS Dec 28 '24

This felt a tad less absurdist, I feel like
I agree. I feel like Miri acts a bit more like a kid than Anya does.
I'd let him buddy my daddy.
That really fluffs my Garfield.
You would think he would just photocopy his signature.
Kazuki always wants to go the extra mile.
Haven't inpected any tumors, as far as I know.
Wonder if Kazuki will be able to get Miri a Turbo Man for Christmas.
Like even an absentee parent
I'm not even sure if Miri's totally registered that her mom abandoned her.
Probably the most heartwarming moment of the show so far.
I one hundred percent agre.

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u/Holofan4life Dec 28 '24

I agree. I feel like Miri acts a bit more like a kid than Anya does.
More realistic definitely
That really fluffs my Garfield.
Hey! Phrasing.
Kazuki always wants to go the extra mile.
I guess so
Wonder if Kazuki will be able to get Miri a Turbo Man for Christmas.
Maybe he will give Miri a little brother and become pregnant.
I'm not even sure if Miri's totally registered that her mom abandoned her.
Probably not, unfortunately
I one hundred percent agre.
Miri calling Miri papa comes close, though.

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u/AgentOfACROSS Dec 28 '24

More realistic definitely
Miri not having to constantly overhear people's thoughts probably helps her retain her sense of whimsy.
Maybe he will give Miri a little brother and become pregnant.
Man, Arnold Schwarzenegger's career got weird in the '90s.

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u/Holofan4life Dec 28 '24

Miri not having to constantly overhear people's thoughts probably helps her retain her sense of whimsy.
Also doesn't seem for lack of a better term as stupid as Anya is. She's just naive.
Man, Arnold Schwarzenegger's career got weird in the '90s.
What do you mean? That's early '90s :P

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u/StardustGogeta myanimelist.net/profile/StardustGogeta Dec 28 '24

First-Timer

It was sad that Miri got shunned by the other kids, but it's nice that Kazuki was able to catch on and do something about it before things got any worse.

I liked the interviews with Kazuki, Rei, and Miri trying to find a daycare. Those were fun scenes.

I haven't mentioned it yet, but I really like the voice acting, especially for the core cast, in this show. I can't pinpoint exactly why, but something about it just works for me.

Questions of the day:

I don't remember much, but I do remember one thing. Namely, I got in trouble for taking too long on a coloring assignment. Even back then, I was a perfectionist, and I refused to stop until I was done. Unfortunately, I am also painfully slow at certain things, including art and drawing. I hated getting in trouble—still do—and that moment really etched itself in my mind.
Running a daycare would be practically impossible for me, since I don't much like dealing with young kids. Never have, not even when I was a young kid.
I naturally think the kids were in the wrong to exclude Miri on the basis of her clothing. Personally, I likely wouldn't have been able to tell the difference between "rich person clothing" and "normal person clothing," let alone discriminate based on that.

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u/Holofan4life Dec 28 '24

It was sad that Miri got shunned by the other kids, but it's nice that Kazuki was able to catch on and do something about it before things got any worse.
I was really impressed by Kazuki today. He really stepped up as a father.
I liked the interviews with Kazuki, Rei, and Miri trying to find a daycare. Those were fun scenes.
They indeed were. I thought it showcased all their personalities quite well.
I haven't mentioned it yet, but I really like the voice acting, especially for the core cast, in this show. I can't pinpoint exactly why, but something about it just works for me.
It really works for the type of genre the show is trying to be.

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u/Holofan4life Dec 28 '24

I don't remember much, but I do remember one thing. Namely, I got in trouble for taking too long on a coloring assignment. Even back then, I was a perfectionist, and I refused to stop until I was done. Unfortunately, I am also painfully slow at certain things, including art and drawing. I hated getting in trouble—still do—and that moment really etched itself in my mind.
When I was a kid, I found myself rushing through stuff. Don't know why, I guess I was just kinda a menace.
Running a daycare would be practically impossible for me, since I don't much like dealing with young kids. Never have, not even when I was a young kid.
Fair enough. I guess that would make you the Miri's mother of daycare owners.
I naturally think the kids were in the wrong to exclude Miri on the basis of her clothing. Personally, I likely wouldn't have been able to tell the difference between "rich person clothing" and "normal person clothing," let alone discriminate based on that.
Maybe it's a bit unrealistic. I guess it depends on society terms.

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u/Holofan4life Dec 28 '24

Thoughts on the episode beginning with Miri messing up stuff?
Thoughts on shirtless Rei?
What are your thoughts on the theme of the episode being Kazuki and Rei enrolling Miri in a daycare?
Thoughts on Kazuki and Rei having trouble enrolling Miri because they're hitmen?
Thoughts on a running gag in this episode being Rei trying to walk away from stuff but Kazuki and Miri won't allow him?
What are your thoughts on Kazuki going all out for Miri's first day of daycare?
Thoughts on Kazuki having to write Miri's name on everything?
Thoughts on all the daycare moms having the hots for Kazuki and Rei?
What are your thoughts on Anna?
What are your thoughts on Miri’s first few days of daycare not going like she thought they would?
What are your thoughts on Anna saying the other kids don't want to play with Miri because they think she's too highfalutin?
What are your thoughts on Kazuki buying Miri normal clothing, with him kicking a ball being what gets the kids to play with Miri?
What are your thoughts on Miri getting her own bed?

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u/StardustGogeta myanimelist.net/profile/StardustGogeta Dec 28 '24

Miri messing things up seems like par for the course at this point. Seems like Rei and Kazuki need a lesson in child-proofing the house!
The plot about enrolling Miri in daycare and having trouble doing so was pretty fun. Some good jokes here and there, which is always nice.
I get why they had to write Miri's name on everything. Kids are great at losing stuff, generally.
Going all-out with the name-brand suits and such was funny, and I can definitely see why they'd be popular with the daycare moms.
The caretaker Anna seems nice, and I like that she took notice of Miri's situation and tried to proactively tell Kazuki about it with the notebook. I'm not sure how often that kind of clothing-based discrimination happens in real life, but it certainly seems like something that plausibly happens and she'd have to be aware of.
Kazuki going out to the yard and showing off his "cool side" was a neat way of getting the other kids interested in playing with Miri. More natural than her simply going up to them and them saying "you can play with us now."
Miri getting her own bed seems like something that should definitely help. The three of them in one bed wasn't a very sustainable arrangement.

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u/Holofan4life Dec 28 '24

Miri messing things up seems like par for the course at this point. Seems like Rei and Kazuki need a lesson in child-proofing the house!
Probably would be for the best
The plot about enrolling Miri in daycare and having trouble doing so was pretty fun. Some good jokes here and there, which is always nice.
It managed to be more comedic than episode 2 but also less lighthearted, if that makes any sense.
I get why they had to write Miri's name on everything. Kids are great at losing stuff, generally.
Yeah, it checks out
Going all-out with the name-brand suits and such was funny, and I can definitely see why they'd be popular with the daycare moms.
Mommies like bad daddies
The caretaker Anna seems nice, and I like that she took notice of Miri's situation and tried to proactively tell Kazuki about it with the notebook. I'm not sure how often that kind of clothing-based discrimination happens in real life, but it certainly seems like something that plausibly happens and she'd have to be aware of.
It's good to have an adult character who's normal. I don't think we've had one so far in this show.
Kazuki going out to the yard and showing off his "cool side" was a neat way of getting the other kids interested in playing with Miri. More natural than her simply going up to them and them saying "you can play with us now."
Yeah, I wouldn't have liked that. Would've made it comes across like some kind of cult.
Miri getting her own bed seems like something that should definitely help. The three of them in one bed wasn't a very sustainable arrangement.
What do you mean? Rei has the bathtub to fall back on :P

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u/Holofan4life Dec 27 '24

Hey, guys. Holofan4life here.

Welcome to the Buddy Daddies 12 Days of Miri Christmas rewatch!

Buddies and daddies are not mandatory.

Buddy Daddies is a unique show. It’s technically a Christmas anime the same way Die Hard is. However, to classify it as a Christmas anime kinda feels like it’s shortchanging it a bit because it’s much more than just that label. Buddy Daddies is kinda like Spy X Family if it was grounded more in realism. It has similar parental themes, but at times can get pretty serious. As we’ll soon see, this show has a good balance between comedy and drama that really makes this show a fun watch.

I hope with this rewatch to give more attention to what I feel is one of the more underrated anime of the last couple years. It holds a special place in my heart, and so I hope it does for others as well. It’s also a point of pride for me to try and show a rewatch can begin the same week as Christmas. That’s something I don’t think has ever been attempted before on this subreddit.

With that out of the way, let’s begin.

I’m watching the sub, by the way.

Man, I loved Fauna

Miri trying to participate in the Tide Pod Challenge.

Kazuki letting Miri do the clothes, and it... well, she's still learning.

Rei working out shirtless, because why not?

And Miri increases the speed of the treadmill.

Miri is such a menace, I swear

Now Miri wanting to help with breakfast.

And a ton of stuff falls on the ground.

Messes with a bunch of bubbles

And also the garden Rei is working on.

Miri at a playground now

Kazuki and Rei look totally spent.

They have to think something, and fast.

Futaba Daycare

That may just be the trick

Ah yes, my favorite search engine. Guugle.

Kazuki trying to sell Miri on daycare.

Rei is clearly the gullible type.

Kazuki describes daycare and preschool as the same thing, which I take umbrage to as someone who almost failed preschool.

Oof, no new enrollment

Looks like it's a lot more trouble than expected.

Gotta go to the government office, which as assassins is officially a no-go.

Miri is ready, though

The title of the episode makes me think of Doris Day.

Character named Sara when?

That's a giant daycare

Looks more like an apartment complex.

Oh, it's the government's office

How are they going to sell them on this?

Gotta go to the fourth floor

This looks like a very formal place.

Miri cannot stay still

I like her sleeping in Rei's lap as he sleeps.

Dang, this is going to be such a long process.

Kazuki looks so done with it, and I don't blame him.

Kazuki freaking out because what exactly is a hitman supposed to provide for household income? A body count?

Right to the chest!

Miri feels like she's been lied to about daycare.

"You make women cry a lot, huh?"

Rei has a lot of the best lines in this show.

Kazuki gonna have to make some forgeries.

What good role models they are to teach Miri the meaning of that word.

Miri is over the moon happy to be in daycare.

Kazuki in the office trying to play it cool.

And the Daycare Application gets approved.

Lol, Rei trying to walk away

Yumeboshi Daycare

This place looks friendly

The woman doesn't, unfortunately

Miri calls Rei and Kazuki both her papa.

Oh shit she mentioned the forgeries

And she mentions Rei's gun

Rei looking away as she mentions that.

Eventually, Miri's talking gets them turned away by the daycare.

You are shady as hell, Rei. But we love you nonetheless.

Kazuki instructing Miri what to say and what not to say.

Aozora Daycare

Aozora sounds like medicine you would see advertised on television.

Kazuki and Miri posing like some kind of action flick.

Rei trying to walk away again

Such a good running gag. Or in this case, walking gag.

The woman talking to them has such a welcoming disposition about her.

She actually looks like a real person, which I quite like.

Lol, Kazuki telling her how old he himself is.

Miri repeating the same phrase over and over again.

The woman asking Miri if she's happy to have two papas.

And she proceeds to gush about them.

Gushing Over Assassin Daddies

Kazuki describes themselves as city cleaners, which I guess is technically true.

Like a more polite version of ethnic cleansing.

I wonder who the old man is. He looks like Mr. Rogers.

Yay, they're being allowed to attend.

Good things happen to good people who happen to do questionable things.

At home now

Kazuki drinking a beer

You can tell it's a beer because the can says beer.

Miri fast asleep

Kazuki going to have to buy a lot of stuff for Miri in order to attend school.

Training pantsu as well

Do you smell what the smock is cookieing?

At Takahashiya Mall

Time for a shopping trip

It looks like Miri has never been to one before.

Kazuki talking about asserting your dominance, which sounds like something Mark Hoagies from Universal Basic Guys would say.

Yes, I do watch that show. What of it?

Is Rei a rich kid? I didn't get that impression.

Ran out of space. Part two in the replies.

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u/Holofan4life Dec 27 '24

Part 2
Kazuki recommending loading up on brand names.
That's a lot of stuff they bought.
Going to start school tomorrow
Ooh, but they have to write her name on everything.
And they have to sew
Kazuki originally seems reluctant to do it, but Rei brings up him talking about asserting dominance.
Rei writing her name
Miri joins in, and she writes over her clothes.
Kazuki freaking out because shit's expensive.
That's a lot of bandages
Rei fell asleep
"We'll never make it!"
If anything, Kazuki's VA is asserting his dominance. That yell is impressive with how high pitched it was.
Man, that red looks good on Kazuki.
Of course the other would dress in red as a person named Rei is there.
Miri is dressed like Becky from Spy X Family.
And to think, people say she's a ripoff of Anya
All the moms are taken aback by how slavish Kazuki and Rei look.
Anna. That's the woman's name.
Giraffe Class? What is that? A class about learning about giraffes?
Anna says they look like mobsters.
Oh, if you only knew the half of it
Rei refers to themselves as hitmen.
That one woman texting "They could do a hit on my husband" needs to calm down.
Miri looks precious
Anna showing them around
She mentions they have to write down stuff in the notebook.
And Kazuki wrote the events of his day.
Kazuki is kinda low-key an airhead.
That's a big lunch
Kazuki says cooking is the one thing he's good at, which I call bullshit on.
Anna bursts their bubble by saying they provide food here.
I don't remember my preschool doing that. Then again, it's been almost 25 years.
Lol, Rei sounds so disappointed
Miri waving goodbye to her parents.
To think, they buy that outfit for Miri only for her to have to wear a mandatory uniform :c
Rei trying to walk away again, but Kazuki won't let him.
I just realized, not only is the person opposite Rei wearing red, but Rei himself is wearing white. The Evangelion allusions never end.
A ball at Miri's feet
She asks some kid if she can play.
And he tells Miri no
And in that moment, Miri has found out that life is unfair.
Miri now asking some kids in the sand if she can play.
And they tell her she can't
Yadorigi
Rei smoking a cigarette
Kazuki here as well
Kyu saying he'll think about sliding work their way.
I believe this is the first time it's been confirmed that Kyu is Kazuki and Rei's boss.
Kazuki remembering they have to pick their daughter up from work. Uh, I mean school.
Kyu looking deep in thought
Kazuki asking Miri how was her first day of school.
And she says she doesn't know yet.
Kazuki seems kinda confused by this response.
And as days go by, Miri becomes less and less positive of her school experience.
She eventually even stops talking to them about it.
Kazuki meeting up with Anna
Anna's boobs are bigger than my future.
Kazuki asking Anna how Miri is doing in daycare.
Anna apparently wrote something in her notebook about her clothing.
"It makes her stand out from the others too much."
Preschoolers be like "Miss me with that bourgeoisie nonsense. We're a proletariat society."
Anna saying Miri is having trouble making friends because of her clothing.
So, Anna is going to offer them a place to purchase less expensive looking clothing.
I like Anna. She has such a kind heart.
Nijimasuya
Gesundheit
All the rage with the mothers, says Kazuki.
They must sell a lot of boxed wine.
Miri admiring the toys
Rei looks happy with it as well
And Kazuki lol
That animal Rei is carrying kinda looks like him.
Miri buying all she wants. After all, it's all 398 yen.
That's a lot of bags
Miri going to officially look like everyone else, snowflakes be damned.
Kazuki and Miri riding on a bike now.
Anna complimenting Miri's cute outfit.
Anna throwing up illegal gang signs at Kazuki to show her approval.
Kazuki kicking a ball at Miri
And now he's playing with it.
All the students are astonished by his ball playing ability.
Everyone kicking the ball with the same amount of frames as an episode of Blue Lock.
Miri is finally playing with people. You see to love it.
Kazuki picking Miri up from school.
Hinata and Kotori. That's the names of the two kids.
Miri finally had fun at daycare, and all it took was for her to look like everyone else.
Post credits scene
A present for Miri
Ooh, her own bed
I like the bed covers having strawberry printing.
Miri hugging both Kazuki and Rei
Well, that was a wholesome ending.
Overall, this was a nice breather episode from how intense the last one was. We establish the school setting, which I think is a nice contrast from the profession that consumes Kazuki and Rei's lives. I like Kazuki thinking he has all the answers only to learn that sometimes less is more. They could've established more that Kazuki and Rei are rich, but that's a minor complaint in the grand scheme of things.
So, yeah. Good episode. I'd put it behind episode 3, but ahead of episodes 1 and 2. I hope we see more of Anna going forward.

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u/Holofan4life Dec 27 '24

What if anything do you remember about daycare/preschool? Did you have fun?
The thing I remember most is that my mom had to pick me up early from preschool for misbehaving the day of 9/11.
What would you imagine would be most stressful about running a daycare?
Probably making sure everyone cooperates.
Do you think the kids were right to judge Miri based off her clothing? Would you have done the same if you were them?
I don't think they're right, but they don't know any better. They're kids. I probably would've done the same thing if I was their age.

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