Filthy Casual for Life

SERIES SUMMARY

Masaki Fujiyoshi is a stay-at-home spouse and parent. He has fought long and hard with feelings of being a burden to his loving husband, Hiromu, due to his status as an omega—a secondary gender, allowing one to give birth regardless of if they are male or female— and the difficulty they faced to achieve this domesticity. When their son, Hikari, was born, the family moved to an area better suited for raising children.

Hikari is now nearing his second birthday, and he and his parents are forging meaningful bonds with those around them. These include the beta college student living next door, Yuuki, to whom Hikari has become rather attached; Hiromu’s friend from work Matsuo; and the mysterious single dad seen wandering around the park.

Despite their newfound domestic bliss, the family’s ties to their past are in tatters. There are people they left behind to pursue the creation of their happy family, and when they begin to return, Masaki and Hiromu aren’t quite sure they have good intentions.

EPISODE ONE: IT’S NICE TO MEET YOU

The Fujiyoshis have just moved to the suburbs. It’s morning and the parents are watching as their son, Hikari, eats breakfast. Hiromu (Papa) stands recording the morning interaction. Hiromu is overcome by emotions due to their interaction. As Hiromu is leaving for work, he notices a bouquet of flowers. Masaki (Ma-chan) explains it is from their neighbor. Hiromu leaves for the day and reminds Masaki that he is only working a half day.

Hikari turns on the television and a gossip news report comes on. A famous alpha actress is linked to an omega who isn’t in the acting industry. The news anchors begin to speak negatively about the pairing. It becomes obvious that the banter is distressing Masaki. Masaki explains that an alpha/omega pairing is met with prejudice. Hiromu is an alpha and Masaki is an omega.

At work, Hiromu is talking to a co-worker, Matsuo. We learn that Masaki had faced a lot of discrimination before they moved to the suburbs. Masaki seemed to downplay the situation when it was really impacting him.

Later in the day, Masaki is waiting downstairs in Hiromu’s workplace while he brings the car around. Hiromu’s co-workers are gathered around Hikari basking in his cuteness. Suddenly, Masaki’s bag tips over and his prescription falls out. As one of Hiromu’s co-workers picks it up, he realizes that Masaki is an omega. Immediately, Masaki’s eyes darken. The co-worker immediately apologizes and keeps putting his foot in his mouth. Hiromu shows up and saves Masaki from having to experience anything uncomfortable.

Back at home, Hikari is napping. Masaki kisses his mole on his face. Hiromu tells Masaki to kiss his mole, too.

Hiromu then begins to tease Masaki about one of his co-workers hitting on him. They all lay down for a nap. Hikari wakes up, but Hiromu quickly stops him from waking Masaki. He tells Masaki they will always protect each other.

It’s Christmastime. They are decorating the tree. When it comes time to put the star up, Hiromu tells Hikari that the star is like Hikari. He tells him he is a shining star that guides them.

It’s nighttime. Hiromu calls Masaka to let him know that he is stopping by the department store. Masaka goes to check their fridge. While he is checking the fridge, Hikari tries to turn on the tree by himself. When the lights do not come on, he shakes the tree. The star falls from the top and breaks. Immediately, Hikari starts to cry. Masaka rushes to Hikari. Hikari is upset because his dads will be left in the dark.

Hiromu arrives home from work. Hikari is still upset even after a nap. Hiromu pulls a present out and its another star. Hikari is happy.

THOUGHTS

I adore this show! Hikari is so adorable. That being said, things must be drastically different in the omegaverse. Hikari is about to turn two, but has the vocabulary and comprehension of a child much older. I am looking forward to watching how the show navigates prejudice. In this show, the prejudice stems for the alpha/omega/beta status. Typically, they don’t mate outside of their secondary gender. To do so is almost taboo. The same could be said about same-sex couples in the real world. So, I am particularly interested on how this show navigates the prejudice that comes with not following social norms.