My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked – Season 1
Episodes
My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked
Miya Nakamura lived a humble but happy life with her beloved mother. But when her mother passes away, Miya is taken in by the prestigious Kounokura family. Expecting rejection as the child of a mistress, Miya prepares for the worst. Instead, she's welcomed with open arms by her caring stepsisters, who pamper her with affection and even transform her father's study into a room of her own.
The Kounokura Family's Guard
Still adjusting to life in the Kounokura household, Miya is told to greet the family's guardian. Expecting a fearsome soldier, she's stunned to meet Gungnir: a tiny, fluffy dog. Instantly charmed, Miya soon learns he lost his bark because of a tragic past. As she uncovers his story, she finds painful parallels with her own.
Daughters of Distinguished Families
Miya is struggling to keep up with her studies under Marika's guidance, but grows discouraged when her hard work doesn't pay off. To cheer her up, Marika opens up about her own past, helping Miya realize she's not alone. Just as the mood begins to lift, Arisa arrives to insist it's time for a break. But on their way to enjoy some tea on the terrace, a loud crash suddenly echoes from the garden…
Miya Returning a Favor
A month after joining the Kounokura family, Miya wants to find a way to repay their kindness. She offers to help when Marika and the others receive new clothes, but somehow ends up picking out outfits for herself too. But Miya decides to focus on the plan to repay them, and starts turning down Marika and Arisa's invitations to focus on the plan, leaving them to think she's avoiding them.
Miya's First Friend
Thanks to Teru, Miya enrolls at Eihou Girls' Academy alongside Marika and Arisa. Though thrilled to experience school life for the first time, her excitement quickly turns to anxiety when she catches the eye of the school's admired beauty Riru Kazan. Convinced she's somehow offended her, Miya is left bewildered - until Riru unexpectedly appoints her vice leader for their upcoming school excursion.
The Inari Family's Daughter
Miya has settled into life at Eihou Girls' Academy, and meets Koyuki Inari, a classmate who has been absent since the entrance ceremony. Though shy and timid, Koyuki is the eldest daughter of the influential Inari family, whose vast intelligence network earns even Arisa's respect. Drawn to Koyuki's quiet nature, Miya soon discovers she's carrying a secret burden.
The Kounokura Treasure
Miya's cousin Yaeko visits the Kounokura family with a cake to celebrate Miya passing her written exam. While heading to the terrace with Arisa for tea, Yaeko accidentally bumps into Teru, the intimidating main wife of the Kounokura family. Yaeko panicks and desperately tries to make amends for offending the lady of the household - and impulsively invites Teru to join them for tea…?