One day, a transfer student arrives. She has the same smile, the same habit of tucking her hair behind her ear, the same gentle voice as Yui.
“If I can’t have you… then someone who looks like you will do.” Ano Ko no Kawari ni Suki na Dake
The daughter of Minako and wife of Akio. Her pregnancy and subsequent lack of physical connection with her husband serve as the catalyst for the story's main events. Production and Media One day, a transfer student arrives
The story follows a woman whose daughter has recently married a man described as "perfect"—muscular, handsome, and polite. While visiting their home, the mother discovers that her daughter has been neglecting her husband's needs. In a case of mistaken identity, the husband confuses the mother for his wife, leading to a situation where the mother begins "standing in" for her daughter to provide the attention he desperately seeks. Review Summary Reception: Audience scores on tracking sites like Her pregnancy and subsequent lack of physical connection
It falls into common tropes of the genre, specifically focused on "milf" (mother-in-law) and "netorare-adjacent" (infidelity or substitute) themes. Series Details Release Date February 26, 2021 Honoka Yuuki, Yuka Hoshi, Taruma Yuki Alternative Title Instead of That Girl, I'll Love You as Much as You Want Ano Ko no Kawari ni Suki na Dake - TMDB