TV-Series
Description
Haruka Tsuchiya, a student at Sumidagawa University, discovers an unconscious white ermine in a garbage can after its escape from an exotic pet store. Mistaking it for a ferret, he takes the animal home to his residence at the Shiawase apartment complex. This ermine becomes known as Okojo-san, with Haruka assuming the role of its primary caretaker.
Living alone, Haruka interacts regularly with his neighbors. He initially considers giving Okojo-san to Yuuta Kudou, a nearby elementary school student who enjoys playing with the ermine, but decides against it upon learning Yuuta's mother prohibits pets. Haruka keeps Okojo-san and permits Yuuta visitation.
His daily life centers on caring for Okojo-san and navigating interactions within Shiawase Apartments. This includes Shun Saeki, a fellow Sumidagawa student sharing an apartment with his younger sister Tomoko. After competing with Haruka for Okojo-san and losing, Shun acquires his own pet ferret named Tatchin. Haruka also knows Mayumi, a shy student harboring romantic feelings for him, whose friend Izumi attempts to assist her pursuit. Haruka remains largely unaware or unresponsive to these advances.
Haruka exhibits a notably quiet and reserved personality, speaking infrequently and typically contributing only a few words per episode. Despite minimal verbal communication, he demonstrates consistent care for Okojo-san, ensuring its well-being and adapting to pet ownership challenges. This includes veterinary appointments where the ermine receives the additional name "Kojopii" from Yuuta. His protective tendencies emerge when confronting threats to Okojo-san, such as intervening with a manga artist neighbor known for mistreating her pet gerbil, Chorori.
He forms part of Shiawase Apartments' eccentric community, encountering tenants like veterinarian Akihi Tsukahara—who develops an intense fondness for Okojo-san—and the unsettling Tadakoro twins, Ruru and Ruka. His presence serves as a stabilizing influence amidst comedic absurdities often instigated by Okojo-san’s melodramatic antics and the chaotic behavior of other humans and animals in the complex.
Living alone, Haruka interacts regularly with his neighbors. He initially considers giving Okojo-san to Yuuta Kudou, a nearby elementary school student who enjoys playing with the ermine, but decides against it upon learning Yuuta's mother prohibits pets. Haruka keeps Okojo-san and permits Yuuta visitation.
His daily life centers on caring for Okojo-san and navigating interactions within Shiawase Apartments. This includes Shun Saeki, a fellow Sumidagawa student sharing an apartment with his younger sister Tomoko. After competing with Haruka for Okojo-san and losing, Shun acquires his own pet ferret named Tatchin. Haruka also knows Mayumi, a shy student harboring romantic feelings for him, whose friend Izumi attempts to assist her pursuit. Haruka remains largely unaware or unresponsive to these advances.
Haruka exhibits a notably quiet and reserved personality, speaking infrequently and typically contributing only a few words per episode. Despite minimal verbal communication, he demonstrates consistent care for Okojo-san, ensuring its well-being and adapting to pet ownership challenges. This includes veterinary appointments where the ermine receives the additional name "Kojopii" from Yuuta. His protective tendencies emerge when confronting threats to Okojo-san, such as intervening with a manga artist neighbor known for mistreating her pet gerbil, Chorori.
He forms part of Shiawase Apartments' eccentric community, encountering tenants like veterinarian Akihi Tsukahara—who develops an intense fondness for Okojo-san—and the unsettling Tadakoro twins, Ruru and Ruka. His presence serves as a stabilizing influence amidst comedic absurdities often instigated by Okojo-san’s melodramatic antics and the chaotic behavior of other humans and animals in the complex.