01x01 - Something Small and Sparkly

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EP 01
SOMETHING SMALL AND SPARKLY

Dating is no longer a necessity
in this day and age.

Difficulty of getting a job,
soaring house prices,

harsh reality and uncertain future
are causing anxiety these days.

Hold on, please!

So many people think dating
is no longer a good idea.

It has become the first thing
we put off or give up.

I'm sorry, but please
breathe out through your mouth.

Among five million unmarried adults,
those who are in a relationship

account for less than 30%.

People in their twenties have sex
as less often as those in their sixties.

Do you have any plans for tomorrow?

Lats and biceps.

Instead, we indulge ourselves
in romances on TV

or live vicariously through TV dramas.

That's natural.

For today's generation...

Insane. Please start dating.

...dating requires
money, time, emotions, and energy,

with a big chance of failure.

Poongsil.

I love you.

I love you too.

It's nothing but a luxury
that one can hardly afford.

It's definitely not cost-effective

considering the risk of getting hurt.

We come to think,
"Dating? Not necessarily needed."

"Still, maybe? Well, I wouldn't bother."

"I got no time for this.
I should just focus on work."

Like that, we just give up.

Give up on dating and choose work,
based on cost-effectiveness...

Sounds about right.
'Cause you can't have both.

How about you?

Work or love, what would you choose?

Me? Well, work or love.

Between work and love, my choice would be

both?

I won't miss out on anything.

Why give up when you can have it all?

You need to get what you want.
And I already did.

This side, please.

No, no, this side. No.

No, to this side.

Sir.

I'm sure I told you before.

You should take it from my left side.

But we need various angles...

Nope.

Left is my good side.

I know better.

And why are you taking pictures
while I'm talking?

For more natural shots...

We can stage it
like a natural conversation.

You should know better.

Please do me a favor.

Noted.

Are you ready?

- Yes.
- Okay.

Work and love.

As someone who has both,

I can say with confidence

that fail-proof strategies
for romantic relationships do exist,

and you don't need to sacrifice anything.

I'm really curious about those strategies.

You're curious, right?

It's all in this book.

What, Deborah? That sounds familiar.

Yes, Deborah.

Look her up.

She started sharing
her love life on her blog,

and began writing dating advice
for La Bella.

She also appears on TV
as a dating columnist.

The radio show...

I know. What do they call her? Dating...

A renowned dating coach and influencer.

WHAT YOU GOT WRONG ABOUT YOUR LOVE LIFE

That's some title...

And most importantly for us,

she's a best-selling author
with three top sellers in a row.

Her publishing contract expired recently.

I heard she's looking for
another publisher.

Do you see where I'm going with this?

She's perfect for this spot.

I'm not feeling it.

Not into it.

I wasn't even done.
How could you already say no?

I was just being thoughtful
so you don't waste your time.

Dating columnist, TV figure, author,
influencer and what? A dating coach?

Her identity is ambiguous.

Can we expect sincerity as an author
from a person like this?

"Gone are the days
when one job for life existed."

"It's the era of multiple jobs."

What a good book, right?

Who's the editor? It's...

Lee Su-hyeok.

And her identity?

She's a dating coach.

She's an expert, a pro.

Dating coach, so what?

Does she have foolproof seduction skills?

That's pickup artists...

Is she so stunningly charming
that anyone instantly falls for her?

I haven't checked
if she's that attractive yet.

But she gives dating advice.

On others' romances?
It's nobody's business.

She should mind her own love life.

People like her poke their noses
into others' business

when they can't even cover their own rear.

Lastly, we got many questions
about your love life.

You mentioned in your column that
you're in a relationship with a man.

Can you tell us about this man
who won your heart?

He's always caring and understanding.

He's a consistent person.

And...

And...

He's an ordinary guy who loves his job.

Then can we look forward to
hearing good news from you this year?

Well...

Marriage is not the goal
of a romantic relationship.

Am I in a relationship
where I'll have no regrets later?

I think that's what matters.

Then what's your secret
to a relationship without regrets?

I think it's unwavering support and trust

between each other.

Trust.

Support and trust.

Yeah, sure you do.

What an extraordinary
celebrity we have here.

All she cares about is her photos.

DATING COACH DEBORAH'S LOVE LIFE

KEYS TO MY HAPPY LOVE LIFE

Here.

She has a very happy love life.

Is that enough?

Is dating a great achievement to her?

Imagine the fuss if she gets married.
That'd be like getting a doctor's degree.

What about divorce?

What's divorce then?

Degree revocation? Fake work experience?
Work experience gone bad?

It doesn't make sense.

You call marriage a success
and divorce a failure these days?

No. Don't you agree?

Oh, your divorce...

- Sorry.
- Hey.

Why bring up divorce here?

You just got on the wrong side
of all divorced people.

There are actually a lot around us.

Not to be crude,

but you're very likely
to join the club, you brat.

You're not even married.
Who are you to talk?

AUTHOR DEBORAH

What?

These two are the same person?

Who is she really?

They screwed me over, right?

Look at this.

They took pictures for an hour
and picked this of all photos.

You should've said something interesting.

Did you read your responses? I get
why they chose a bad photo of you.

I did fine.

Everyone responds like this.

Seriously. Shall we do some fact-checking?

"Marriage is not the goal
of a romantic relationship."

He said he'll marry you this year.
Why be so mysterious?

Hey.

Getting married?

If I told them about that,
what would they ask me naturally?

Well...

How did he propose?

A MONTH AGO

- Congrats, Young-jun.
- Congratulations.

Thanks. You'll come, right?

Of course.

You guys should get married.
When will you?

Us?

Within this year.

Hey, so you'll live in the same place?

We moved to Daechi-dong.

- You've succeeded.
- For your future kids?

You got it planned out.

That can't count as a marriage proposal.

It's extremely minimalistic and unique,
but it's not that bad.

Hey.

If it's for Deborah, not bad isn't enough.

Wouldn't it have to have
something a little more special?

It is a letdown
for a renowned dating coach.

By the way, if you like things special,

why did you say Ju-wan is an ordinary guy?

If Ju-wan is an ordinary man...

Seriously, are you being modest or what?

It's embarrassing to say it myself.

Someone else could say it.

"Deborah, soon to tie the knot,
groom-to-be turns out to be..."

- Something like this?
- Sure.

That's not too shabby.

And that's when I come in, right?

According to her close friend,

"The groom-to-be, known as
just an ordinary guy, is actually..."

There's nothing I can do
if my close friend insists on saying that.

Anyway, until I get a proper proposal,
I will never get married.

Sure thing.

But really, nothing more
happened since then?

If you were to wed this year,
he should've said something by now.

Well...

He'll probably say something tomorrow.

Tomorrow is our third anniversary.

I think he will.

JU-WAN

It's him.

Pick it up.

- Hey, finished work?
- Not yet.

I'm going to have some coffee
then get back to the meeting.

You must be so tired.

Bo-ra.

About our plan tomorrow.

Ju-wan.

If you're busy tomorrow,
we can meet on the weekend.

We don't have to meet tomorrow.

That's nonsense.
Tomorrow is such a special day for us.

No matter how busy I am, I should see you.

There's something I need to tell you.

I called to tell you
to be on time tomorrow.

The reservation was hard to get.
Look forward to it.

Okay, see you tomorrow.

See you tomorrow.

What did he say?

There's something
he wants to tell me on our special day.

He's definitely going to do it!

You remember your promise to me?

I set you up with him.

You said if you get married...

Okay. Let's go get you that designer bag!

Hey, I want a bag from Cha...

Every love story has an ending.

For a happy ending in our love story,
what do we need?

Popping the question.

Bo-ra, are you up?

Take this off and sleep.

Now, Chicken Prince,
please uncover your mask

and reveal your identity.

Deborah's groom-to-be.

It's none other than...

None other than...

None other than!

A twist nobody saw coming.

The heir of Mom's Chicken,
Korea's famous chicken franchise.

Noh Ju-wan.

In the phase of the 4th
industrial revolution, Jinlee Publishing

will create an environment
to nurture better communication.

We'll call each other by our first names
and not by our titles or positions.

By doing this,

we can have free-flowing communication.

How did Guus Hiddink
work his magic in the 2002 World Cup?

He changed the way
the players addressed each other.

No hierarchies on the field.

Myung-bo, pass. Jung-hwan, this way.

- Pass.
- Sang-jin.

Enough with the meetings.
When can we ever work?

- That's right.
- That's right.

Let us focus on our work.

Damn it. Why did you do that?

Sang-jin, watch your language.

This name change you're going for,
I don't like it. It sounds satirical.

That's because of your tone.

So did you think it over? Deborah.

I thought I was clear. I'm not feeling it.

Our communication isn't free-flowing.

You should at least give it a thought.

It's confidential information
from her close friend.

Don't.

She'll get married soon.

You know whom she'll marry?

The son of the owner of Mom's Chicken.

So what?

Now she's Dr. Dating, not dating coach?

What's the point of that?

The point?

It's the completion of a story
of the character Deborah.

"Dating coach Deborah strategically

wins the man she wants

and achieves success
in both work and love."

It's like a modern-day fairy tale.

This story will sell well.

So you're saying,

"And Deborah married the prince
of Chicken Land

and they lived happily ever after."

Is this what you want me to publish?

Yes, that's a perfect ending.

Let me be clear about one thing.

As a publisher,
if I'm not convinced, I can't go with it.

If I'm unconvinced,
how can I convince the readers?

What's so unconvincing to you?

Convince me first, then.

Okay.

Romantic relationships need strategies?

Hide yourself and deceive the person
by acting and lying?

Being true to your feelings

and sincerity is
what a relationship needs.

At least that's what I believe.

You're done, right?

Well...

I was just true to my feelings.

No calculating or playing games.

I always poured my heart out.

But what has come out of it?

He once fell for me
and was crazy about me,

but then he wanted time apart to think.

He's been ignoring my calls.

Why do I always end up
in relationships like this?

Why?

Hold on, put that down.

Sorry, I got a bit worked up.

Yeah.

Am I the type men get easily tired of?

Am I too old? I got fat, right?

Not at all.

You're amazing as you are.

But there were some
problems with your methods.

What I mean is...

Let's say romantic relationships
were like job interviews...

APPLICANT ID
NAME: LEE YONG-BUM

Please introduce yourself.

Hello.

I'm Lee Yong-bum,
I'm enthusiastic in every matter.

When it comes to dating...

He applied, because he really
liked her, aka "the company."

Being this enthusiastic in a relationship
is my true...

He really wants to be accepted
by the company.

So he must have certain hopes and dreams.

Be my girlfriend.

But...

Babe, why are you in love with me?

Because I'm pretty?

Yes, of course.

But the interviewer is prying.

What's with the look?

Who is she?

Just an acquaintance.

You leave likes and comments
for just an acquaintance?

Give me your phone.

Asking why he applied,
where else he had applied,

how he liked his previous job,
how he quit,

if he has feelings
for the previous company.

It is your ex-girlfriend.

Why did you break up?

I bet you miss her
and still have lingering feelings.

Not only that.

They gets suspicious of his résumé,

yammers on how previous applicants
lied and tricked them.

Then they talk about how it's hard
to trust anyone,

so they ask for assurance.

Babe.

Yeah?

Do you love me?

Of course.

Then how come
you haven't asked me to marry you?

And they say they're tired of hiring,

and wants a person who'll
work with them forever, like family.

Now he's no longer happy about

getting accepted to the company.

Now he wants to quit.

What's worse,

he gets calls from work
asking when he'll come to work.

Even from a different number or DM.

The company pays a visit
and asks for a valid reason.

Stop.

I'm the worst, right?

That's why

you shouldn't lay all your cards
on the table.

Think about it.

Was the man's well-crafted résumé
100% truthful?

You should protect yourself.

You need to be strategic
in a romantic relationship.

So how do I do that?

Think about what he expected from you.

Is it your insecurity, desperation,
anxiety, or pathetic love stories?

Or a sexy, witty, talented, cute,

attractive and confident woman
like yourself?

Live up to the expectations
but be unexpected.

Coach, then
what do I have to do from now on?

From here on out,
don't call him, if he doesn't pick it up.

Don't call with another phone
or his workplace.

Instead, pick up the phone delightfully.

Pick up the phone delightfully.

Kind of like this.

Oh, I forgot about you and my phone.

I was so busy enjoying my fun life

that I forgot to call you.

What's up, baby?

You know?

Yes.

Keep in mind.

Don't get ahead of yourself.
You're in control of the relationship.

I'm in control.

There are plenty of applicants.

There are plenty.

Now, get it together and back to work.

Look forward to it.

I'll make you the prettiest woman.

Really? Go ahead.

Close your eyes.

Don't get ahead of yourself.
I'm in control of this relationship.

You're here.

I should have picked you up.

Was there traffic?

It was okay.

What is it?

It's just that
you look so beautiful today.

I do?

I came out in a rush.

Here's the wine you ordered.

Pour some, please.

I know you don't like drinking,

but today is a special day
and we have a reason to celebrate.

Now that I'm about to tell you,

I feel so nervous.

Don't be nervous, you fool.

I'm afraid you'll hear my heartbeat,
so I can't go near you.

Okay. Say it.

I can't believe I get to say this to you.

You want to marry me, right?

- It moved.
- It moved.

It moved.

Oh, my.

Today's a special day.
I really wanted to tell you this.

At last...

I'm ready.

- Honey.
- Here?

Come here, kiddos.

Bo-ra.

Yes.

Hang on to your hat.

Finally...

Finally?

We did it.

What?

Mom's Chicken succeeded
in acquiring Pizza University.

Congratulations.

Now if you order...

Vroom, vroom. Ding-dong.

Mom's Chicken and pizza
will be delivered together.

From half fried, half spicy
to half chicken and half pizza.

It's a paradigm shift
and brings a sensation to K-food culture.

It's amazing.

So...

That's what you wanted to tell me.

Right.

Wanted to tell you yesterday.

I resisted, so I could tell you in person
on our special day.

Oh, my.

My father built Mom's Chicken
from the ground up

with ten chicks he got
from my mom's family.

Under the pressure
that I should become like my father,

I had to keep proving myself.

You know what I mean?

Finally, boom! I proved it.

In the saturated chicken market,

when everyone said
further growth is impossible,

do you know what crossed my mind?

That's right. Elon Musk said that.

Through the Internet,
electric cars, hyperloop,

space travels

and terraforming Mars, Elon Musk continues

his innovations to save the world.

Now Mom's Chicken sets out to innovate.

Everything will change except the name.

We'll switch to
100% eco-friendly packaging.

Why is this important?

'Cause it's for a sustainable future
and low-carbon.

It saves the planet.

For two hours,
while a nine course meal was served,

he never said what I was hoping to hear.

Then I finally realized
that he wasn't going to propose.

It was Mom's Chicken's vision statement.

I had to admit.

This man I love
is so remarkably busy saving the planet

that he doesn't intend to
pop the question at all.

...will change everything.

Mom's Chicken
has conquered the era we live in.

I know this calls for celebration,

but you're going over your limit.

Oh, am I?

Hang on.

Hello?

Yes.

Okay, I see.

I feel terrible.

I'm afraid I need to
go back to the office now.

Okay. Let's go.

I'm so sorry.

It's for work. No worries.

Should I not go?

If you tell me not to go, I won't.

So that I'd become a clingy girl
when her boyfriend needs to work?

That's a total turn-off.

I knew it.

You're not like other women.

You're the only woman who understands

a workaholic like me.

No wonder I fell for you.

Let's go.

Bo-ra. Aren't you coming?

Coming.

So he had to say that on your special day.

Lots of places deliver
chicken and pizza together.

That's no innovation.

Whatever. At that rate, he's ready
to send chicken to Mars.

Hey, you might as well drink soju.

Why doesn't this place serve soju?

Why look for soju in a wine bar?

Here you go.

You want jjamppong?

Come on.

You should kick out rude customers.

Is this how you run a business?

It's for Bo-ra.

You're the best.

You're so sweet.

Why? You want him?

But guess what?

This ugly guy is no longer available.

You're making me want him more.

We finished this bottle.

Where's Ju-wan? He seems busy these days.

Ju-wan is busy saving the planet.

- Hey!
- What?

I'm serious.

All he thinks about
is half chicken, half pizza.

He's not as busy now,
so he'll propose to you soon.

What if he doesn't?

If you give up on a proposal early on,
you know what's next?

You'd have to give up on
all anniversaries and holidays.

Then what?

You end up having rice
in cold water with radish kimchi

on an anniversary saying,

"Can't believe that's my husband."

"I should've known
when he didn't propose."

I'd become a nagging wife like that.

Story of my life.

Just tell him and get it over with.

If I tell him, he won't do it.

What moves a man is not nagging or orders.

You have to nudge them to do it.

Nudge him to ask you out,
nudge him to say sorry,

nudge him to pop the question.

What will you do?

Hey, take it easy.

You have a live radio show tomorrow.

That's right.
I have a live radio show tomorrow.

All right.

I'll throw a ball
he has no choice but to hit.

Really? Are you sure?

I'll really pick a bag then.

You haven't? Pick one already.

If you've been single your whole life
and know romance only as theory,

if you're frustrated to be stuck
in the friend zone,

if you're struggling to balance
a relationship dynamic,

listen up.

We'll help you succeed in your love life.

Dating coach Deborah,
coaching "almost" everything on love.

We have lots of stories today.

The first story awaits Deborah's advice.

I'm a career woman in my thirties.

My boyfriend and I went to the same school
and we've dated for four years now.

But these days,
I doubt that we are actually

in a romantic relationship.

Technically, he never asked me
to be his girlfriend.

That's why we have
no anniversary, obviously.

No matching rings, no lovey-dovey posts
on our social media accounts.

I was okay with all of that.

But when I saw my friends
naturally picturing their future

with their boyfriends,
I realized something was wrong.

Looking back,
I never talked to him about marriage,

and he never told me that he loved me.

Instead, he said,
"I hope our baby takes after you."

"If you want to see another guy,
wait till I approve."

"Why don't you move in with me
instead of going back and forth?"

He also said, "Marriage is a crazy thing."

"I won't gift you anything
for your wedding,

because I'm broke."

I still believed he loved me, and he was
just not good at expressing his feelings.

But I'm getting tired of
dating a guy who won't commit.

Why do you think he's doing this?

Do you think it's okay
to keep dating this guy

who won't even commit to a relationship?

Says things that make you confused,

makes your heart flutter,

flirts with you, but won't commit.

His every word and action

brings you heaven one day
and hell another.

He's what we call a typical "bad boy."

Remind yourself of

the countless excuses you made
to justify his actions.

He always hated cheesy stuff.
He's bad at expressing his feelings.

He has no sisters.
He went to an all-boys school,

majored in science. Parents are strict.

His MBTI is INFJ. What else?

More than a sweet-talker,
a softie inside is more attractive, right?

Well...

That's not a softie inside,
it's more like Jekyll and Hyde.

If he's committed,
he'll still gift something

- small and sparkly
- "Jekyll and Hyde"?

but just act nonchalant about it.

When in love, all one can think about
is saying the words, "I love you."

But this guy didn't even
define the relationship.

You know how dating
this kind of guy ends up?

If you tell him you want to end things,

it'd be no surprise
to hear him say something like,

"Sorry, but were we in a relationship?"

Even while in bed together,

he might hand you a wedding invite saying,

"Come if you have time."
Even then, you have no right to be angry.

Isn't it ridiculous?

You're open enough
to see each other naked,

but he's too shy to
talk about the relationship?

At a restaurant, he'll shout,
"One kimchi stew, please!"

"Extra bowl of rice, please!"

If he bumps his leg,
he'll probably scream loudly in pain.

Why? Because that's what his mouth is for.

The hard truth is, even that bad boy

would pluck up courage to kneel
before someone he truly loves

and confess his feelings while
giving something small and sparkly.

Well said.

Now, what does
Deborah want to say to this listener?

It's simple.

You're not in a relationship
unless it's been verbally defined.

Seriously, what's she talking about?

"You're not like other women."

"You're the only one who understands me."

"No wonder I fell for you."

"We're going to get married.
I want to marry you."

"If we get married someday..."

None of that matters.

It's like when you cannot marry someone
unless they give you

something small and sparkly asking,

"Will you marry me?"

It's a similar situation.

Of course, the choice is yours.

It's time to give a song prescription.

That's right.

"Special Day"

by WISUE.

We'll be back after a break.

You really hit where it hurts
with facts today.

I can even feel the pain.

The story was so frustrating.

I got a little worked up.

You bet.

Dating a guy who never
asked you out for four years?

Isn't this story made-up?

Can one be this desperate to date a guy?

Why bother?

There are all kinds of people out there.

It didn't seem made-up.

Maybe this.

Guys want to wait
till they get their ducks in a row.

Maybe it takes longer
to be sure about their feelings.

Things can change if you wait.

Don't you think?

That's cute.

Come on, tell her the harsh truth.

She's just never been there.

There's only one ending
with a guy who won't commit.

It'll be over without a word,
not knowing when or why.

Nothing more.

The end.

That's so harsh.

Just as he could date without asking,

he could end it without saying anything.

It's a perfect situation for a bad boy.

So petty.

Being the one who loves more is to blame.

Relationships are meant to be
petty and unfair.

See you tomorrow.

Good work.

Great job today.

I'd like to order one kimchi stew.

At a restaurant, he'll shout,
"One kimchi stew, please!"

I want bulgogi

and a bowl of rice, it's not included.

"Extra bowl of rice, please!"

Order it yourself!

Even if I look young for my age,

you should show some respect.

It's not that.

I listened to the radio on the way.

What a load of utter nonsense
with no sense of shame.

It was ridiculous.

Who was it?

Deborah.

She acts as if
she can read people's minds.

As if she can read them like a book.

It was complete rubbish.

"You're in a relationship
only when it's defined."

"Dating involves something
small and sparkly."

What nonsense...

What nonsense?

That's an irrefutable fact.

Like, "Koreans like kimchi."

"Men like pretty women."

Despite some exceptions, it's irrefutable.

Don't tell me you've never given Yu-ri
something small and sparkly.

You did ask her out, right?

You told her, "I love you,"

at least once, right?

Wow, are you sure
you guys are in a relationship?

Or did you already break up?

I wondered why you guys don't
talk on the phone or meet.

What are you talking about?

She had a hangover or a cold,
so I told her to rest for a few days.

We have plans later today.

Just like me,
Yu-ri doesn't care for cheesy stuff.

That useless small and sparkly...

She wouldn't like it?

Did you ever think maybe she acted like

she hates it, as she knows
she won't get it?

The song lyrics,
"Mom said she didn't like jjajangmyeon."

Don't you know?

She didn't hate jjajangmyeon.

It means she wants sweet and sour pork.

You know nothing about women

and relationships.

I feel bad for Yu-ri.

What about you?
You knew women so well that...

I did, so I got married.
What's wrong with that?

I'm an experienced applicant,
while you're unexperienced.

Who do you think will get a job first?

You were sick of marriage.
Now you want to marry again.

Hey...

That's ridiculous.

You jinxed it. Take it back.

- Fine! I take it back.
- Seriously...

That's your power trip
in a relationship with Yu-ri.

You know Yu-ri likes you no matter what.

So you do nothing.

I'd like to recommend a book for you.

What You Got Wrong About Your Love Life.

If he bumps his leg,
he'll probably scream loudly in pain.

Why? Because that's what his mouth is for.

"What You Got Wrong About Your Love Life."

Don't love,
be in a romantic relationship instead.

Standing him up and having her own way
is a privilege of a beloved woman.

A crying baby gets the milk first.

You should cry first and the loudest
and be on his top priority.

Rather than being disappointed about
not getting a gift after gifting him,

don't give him anything,
just receive what he gives you

and smile.

Relationships are a matter of charm
and value, not sincerity.

Even to a love story's antagonist,
a diamond symbolizes their love.

Welcome.

Can I take a look at this?

Sure.

Even if he doesn't care for
the value of diamonds,

if he recognizes that it is
a universal symbol of love,

he will willingly buy it
and place it on your finger.

If that's not a firm expression of love,
then what is?

I'll get off work now.

Did you check out the book I recommended?

About Deborah,

shall we have a meeting?

What? Really?
You're sure about this, right?

- But why all of a sudden?
- Well, I'm oddly convinced.

See you tomorrow.

Something small and sparkly.

Is something wrong with the product?

My nail polish color is wrong.

This vivid color.

Pale colors would match this better.

What will work?

No.

Pale baby pink,
with two drops of strawberry milk.

Oh, my.

I'll come back with my boyfriend.

And when I do...

I know.

I should naturally
recommend this item, right?

That'd be much appreciated.

Is there a design you have in mind?

Not really.

Is it for you?

Or for a gift, matching rings,
or a wedding band.

How may I help you?

Rings have no use in the first place,

but I guess it needs a purpose.

It's just a gift.

These have differences?

Pardon me?

There's no such thing as
just a gift in a relationship.

"I want to go out with you."
"Sorry about yesterday."

"Let's stay together tonight."

"I'll eventually marry you,
so don't be hysterical."

There must be some message
you want to deliver.

If there's no message,
can you call it a gift?

Were you speaking to me?

You were staring at the ring,

so I thought you were
talking to an object.

You give a gift with no strings attached.

If it's quid pro quo,

that's bribery.

You don't get it.
How can you possibly have a relationship?

You might come back to
get a refund tomorrow.

When wrapping,
don't tie the ribbon tightly.

Gently.

I'll take that one.

But sir...

It's not sold, right?

In that case...

I was going to...

This design is the last item left
in Korea.

There's no plan to restock this item.

- She'll like it, right?
- Sure thing.

- Let me wrap it up for you.
- Thanks.

Yes.

Publishing company?

I told you before.
The one that wants a contract with you.

They want to meet. What should I say?

Well, what should we tell them?

Why are you so down?

I'm at a mall, and...

Mall?

I should have asked you,
I'm in the mall too.

You are?

I came to pick a bag.

What's wrong?

Do you know what I'm looking at right now?

What kind of bag did you see?
You're scaring me.

He bought a ring.

Ju-wan just bought a ring and left.

What?

I really need to go pick a bag now. Bye.

Oh, what do I tell the publishing company?

So...

this means I was proposed to.

My answer is, "Yes, I do."

It's mine.

Good luck.

What the...

He has a ring in his pocket,

and I'm ready to say yes.

Our happy ending was approaching.

Yu-ri.

Dating a guy who never
asked you out for four years?

Maybe it takes longer
to be sure about their feelings.

Things can change if you wait.

There's only one ending
with a guy who won't commit.

It'll be over without a word,
not knowing when or why.

The end.

Were you on a date?

Why so pretty, all dressed up?

How did you know that I had a date today?

What? Are you getting married?

Yes.

I plan to.

We should

stop seeing each other.

I've come to my senses.

I want to meet someone
to get married to before I get older.

Someone who is

warm,

nice,

relaxed and steady,

sometimes a little boring.

Someone who doesn't know all about me.

Someone who likes me.

What? Did you think
you're the only man in my life?

I feel sorry.

I came on too strong, didn't I?

I shouldn't impose on you.

I know you're not into me,

but I was clingy and upset for no reason.

What did I expect from you...

- Yu-ri...
- I acted cool, like I don't care.

To be honest, I'm not cool at all.

I'm absolutely pathetic.

Your every word and action

brings me heaven one day and hell another.

His every word and action

brings you heaven one day
and hell another.

He's what we call a typical "bad boy."

If you truly love someone,

you'd kneel down and give her a ring

saying, "I love you," right?

That's just not me.

The hard truth is, even that bad boy

would pluck up courage to kneel
before someone he truly loves

and confess his feelings while
giving something small and sparkly.

Did you write that story
that came out on the radio show today?

You listened to it?

You're right.

It was my story.

I was curious as to where we stand.

It was always hard dating you.

If I didn't reach out to you first,

you never would.

If I tell you my feelings,
I wouldn't be able to see you.

I was always anxious.

Still, after sleeping with you,

I wondered,

"Does he love me?"

You're really bad.

Very mean.

You're a coward and you're selfish.

You're a jerk.

You make me petty and small-minded.

Maybe it's because of my cold.

I keep getting a runny nose.

I don't think it's from your nose,
you dummy.

How can you be so okay?

I feel sorry for myself
for going crazy about a guy like you.

Stop drinking. You have a fever.

Yu-ri.

Eat and sleep well.

Please get going.

TRUE TO LOVE

Shall we have a date?

- Today?
- I just want to see you all of a sudden.

Ju-wan just bought a ring and left.

- I love you.
- Do I need to say it?

How else would she know?

She was totally fine, then suddenly...

- Deborah.
- Do you need to stay in

this miserable relationship?

Break up with him.

I won't work with Deborah.

How can love change?

- It's boring here, right?
- It's fun.

Do you believe in destiny?

Deborah? She's famous,
but everything she says is crap.

- I'm Deborah.
- I'm Lee Su-hyeok.

Lot of people wants to do it
with me. You don't?

How about you? Do you?

While we're at it,
shall we do it properly?