Takagi Mamoru (Abe Sadao) is a bachelor around 40 who works at a stationery maker. He becomes a surrogate father to the twins, Kaoru (Ashida Mana) and Yuki (Suzuki Fuku), when his good friend passes away. Now orphans, the level-headed, cheerful Kaoru and her younger brother brace themselves and begin a new life with Mamoru. The family has a secret, which is the miniature Schnauzer, Mook, that the twins had picked up one day. Mook speaks human language! While he tenderly watches over the young twins and is their hero, he is at times harsh to Mamoru who makes an unreliable guardian. At other times, he encourages and even moralises. When Mook first started to talk, Mamoru suspected that it was his own mental state. He grows to accept Mook's presence as the one that brings the family together. (crunchyroll)

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  Ashida Mana (Sasakura Kaoru)

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  Suzuki Fuku (Sasakura Tomoki)

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  Abe Sadao (Takaki Mamoru)

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  Sera Masanori (Hatanaka Yosuke)

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  Higa Manami (Hatanaka Aya)

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  Ibu Masato (Sameshima Yuzo)

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• Jul 9, 2011 11 of 11 episodes seen

  Kawaikochan
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  • Rewatch Value  10

  I honestly can't think of any way they could improve this drama. The story was heartwarming and creative with a little bit of suspense mixed in. It's both funny and sad. All the actors did a phenomenal job. The 6 year old "twins" were adorable and talented.
  
  
  
  I enjoyed this drama from the first episode and was a complete fan by the 6th or 7th. This is a must watch for people who enjoy family dramas. If you are more interested in romance and idols, then you may not enjoy it.

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  Dare Yori mo Mama wo Aisu

  Both of these dramas deal with non-traditional family structures and standing out in Japanese society. They're also have a similar mix of funny and sad moments.

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  At Home Dad

  They tell the stories of men who suddenly become the primary caretaker of children in a society that values the tradition of female caregivers. I think Marumo is more complex (and better) than At Home Dad, but they are both good and worth watching if you like family dramas.

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