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Summary

Ririka, a young woman who works as a hired date, expects her client, Takano, to be an ordinary customer. Instead, the dignified-looking man asks her to accompany him to a toy shop to buy a collectible from the children’s series Thunder Cute. Ririka helps him get the toy by pretending to be a fan, though she’s initially baffled by his enthusiasm.

Their meeting turns intimate, but Ririka is surprised by Takano’s kindness. He explains that he began watching Thunder Cute to spend time with his daughter, who died in an accident. Ririka comforts him, saying he would have been a good father. His suggestion that she might become a good parent someday touches a painful spot: she grew up in an unstable, abusive home, left as a teenager, and later supported herself through her work.

As Ririka and Takano grow closer, she struggles to believe his care is genuine. Takano listens without judging and reassures her that she isn’t “dirty” or defined by her past. In turn, Ririka becomes curious about Thunder Cute and starts watching the series herself—eventually becoming genuinely invested.

Their bond deepens at a Thunder Cute festival. Ririka arrives hoping to see Takano and impulsively calls him “Dad” to get them through the entrance. He plays along, and when she asks him to call her “Riri,” they spend the day enjoying rides and talking about the show. The festival gives Ririka a rare chance to relax and feel safe.

By the end, Ririka decides to leave her old line of work and build a different life. Takano suggests they keep meeting to watch new Thunder Cute releases, using the show’s themes of staying together while remaining individuals as a metaphor for their relationship.

The story then flashes forward: Ririka and Takano have a daughter and share a happy family life. Ririka is determined to give her child the loving upbringing she never had.

Notable Lighter Moments

• Ririka’s fake enthusiasm at the toy shop
• Her transformation into a genuine Thunder Cute fan
• Her flustered “Dad” moment at the festival
• The narrator’s teasing of Takano’s long-winded metaphors and the story’s suggestive cosplay scene

Characters

• Ririka: Tough and guarded, but playful and affectionate once she feels safe. She carries painful memories from childhood.
• Takano: Gentle and earnest, devoted to his daughter’s memory, and comforted by Thunder Cute.
• Their daughter: Appears in the future, where Ririka is a loving, protective parent.