01x07 - Episode 7

[bunniefuu]

[light music playing]

-[Nozomi] Okay.
-[Tae Gyun] Okay. Go.

THE DAY BEFORE THE AUDITIONS

[Nozomi] "This place is a dump."

"Why are you living like this? Why?"

"Do you know how much you hurt me?"

Whoa, whoa.

Take your time.

Hm.

-Slowly.
-Slowly. Right.

[light music playing]

[Haruna] They're rehearsing
that close to the others?

[Honoka] "Because I love you."

DONG KYU:
HOW DO WE DO THE KISSING SCENE?

[Honoka] "Because I love you."

RIO: THE SCRIPT SAYS
THE MAN INITIATES THE KISS

RIO: ACT LIKE WE'RE REUNITING
AFTER THREE YEARS

[Honoka] "Because I love you."

[Won Shik] "Because I love you."

[Honoka] "Because I love you."

[Won Shik] "I stayed with you..."

DONG KYU:
GOT IT

[Honoka] "I stayed with you because
I want us to spend our lives together."

[Won Shik] "You're welcome. It's nothing."

Like that. That's the tone.

[Dong Kyu] "It's nothing."

-Wanna go?
-[Won Shik] Hey, thanks, you two.

[Won Shik] Yum, banana milk.

[a-chan] They're on the move
and Nozomi's watching.

[Haruna] She can't help herself.

[Rio] I'm mad.

Do you know how much you hurt me?

I was a terrible manager.

I only wanted to keep you close.

I love you.

I stayed with you because
I want us to spend our lives together.

[Dong Kyu] I'll never
let you down again, Rio.

I love you.

♪ I'm getting mine ♪

[funky upbeat music playing]

♪ I'm getting mine ♪

[Nozomi] I love you...

I stayed with you because
I want us to spend our lives together.

Nozomi.

[Tae Gyun] Nozomi. Look.

Could you be happy...

with a guy like me?

[funky upbeat music continues playing]

[Haruna] They're both thinking
about each other.

[record scratching]

["Charleston Boogie"
by Robert Edwards & Little Violet playing]

♪ Now, wouldn't it be nice ♪

♪ If each day was filled with
A little more spice? ♪

♪ Everybody woke up and together we did
The Charleston Boogie ♪

♪ Boogie ♪

-♪ We all love the Charleston Boogie ♪
-[camera shutter clicking]

♪ Boogie ♪

♪ Everybody do the Charleston Boogie ♪

♪ Boogie ♪

♪ Come and join the Charleston Boogie ♪

♪ I don't wanna be no puppet on a string ♪

♪ I just wanna let everybody
Hear me sing ♪

♪ Boogie ♪

♪ Everybody do the Charleston Boogie ♪

♪ Boogie ♪

♪ Come and join the Charleston Boogie ♪

Welcome back to Love Like a K-Drama.

[cheering, applauding]

Even while they're rehearsing,

Nozomi and Dong Kyu keep
glancing at each other, you know?

They're connected in a way.

Yeah.

It's tough having to watch
the person you like

rehearse with someone else, though.

You get so jealous.

It's, like, horrible.
Like, "Ugh!" You know?

Just seeing them together
would get under your skin.

Plus, they're rehearsing
a kissing scene over and over.

They're like three fingers apart
at all times.

They're so close.

So true.

Nozomi and Dong Kyu are the only ones left
who haven't been the leads yet.

And they've been paired up the whole time.

If Rio and Dong Kyu get
the leading roles this time around,

it could really change
Dong Kyu's opinion of her.

Make him stop thinking so much
about Nozomi.

[squeaks]

Yeah, totally.
The audition could really shake up

-the current love triangles.
-For sure.

Oh yeah, big time.

AUDITION

[Honoka] Come on.

Whoa!

Good morning.

-Good morning.
-[Honoka] Hello!

Come in.

[cast's amazed exclaims]

[soft rock music playing]

-[Won Shik] Good morning.
-[Ji Hyuk] Good morning.

[narrator] Episode 4,
"Turning up the Volume."

DRAMA EPISODE 4
TURNING UP THE VOLUME

This drama features a love story
between a young singer

hoping to make it big,
and her devoted manager.

[Yuko] Allow me to introduce
our two judges.

I'll start with the producer
of a number of famous musicals.

Ladies and gentlemen,
this is Kang Hyeon Cheol.

Good morning.

I'm really looking forward to seeing
some honest connection between you

and some great kissing scenes.
[claps softly]

KANG HYEON CHEOL

[Yuko] And this is the prolific
and talented acting coach,

Lee Jong Yeon,

I'm looking forward to seeing
what you've all prepared.

Just relax, take a deep breath,

and go for it. Thank you.

[cast thanking in Korean]

[Yuko in English] The focus
of today's audition

is to see how believable you can make
the love between the singer and manager.

First off, we'll be asking
each of the men to improvise.

Present your partner to us in character,

and do so in such a way that reveals
your depth of feelings for her.

[Haruna] They're gonna ad-lib
part of the audition?

[Hayato] Oh wow, this is gonna be wild.

Now, we don't want this to be
a simple introduction,

something you throw away before the scene.

We want to see
the manager's love for the singer,

so let it shine through
in your improvisation.

We'll also be judging based on
the singer's ability

to capture the mood of the song.

The singing will be a big factor
in deciding the leading roles.

[narrator] This time,
three elements will be judged.

The women's singing,
the men's improvisation,

and the prepared kissing scene.

[Haruna] So they need to be believable
as professional singers.

[tense music playing]

[Shusuke] They must be so nervous
about the singing.

All right. We will now start
the auditions for Episode 4.

The first pair will be Ayano and Ji Hyuk.

[Yuko] Take your places, please.

[cast applauding]

[Maria] Good luck!

Action.

AD-LIB
INTRODUCING THE SINGER'S QUALITIES

Hi, everyone.
I'll be your emcee for today, Ji Hyuk.

Let's hear it!

[a-chan] He's used to warming up
the crowds with the band.

The singer, when she smiles,

the whole world lights up.

[Ji Hyuk] That's the kind of smile
she has.

And, uh...

[choked breath]

I'm so grateful for her,
I just wanna stay by her side.

That's the kind of... person she is.

["Let's Part" by NELL
instrumental playing]

[in Japanese] ♪ Even if you don't say it ♪

♪ I get it ♪

♪ What you... ♪

♪ Were about to say ♪

♪ At the end of a difficult love ♪

♪ A meaningless platitude... ♪

[in English] I love you, Ayano.

SCENE 13
THEY CONFESS THEIR FEELINGS AND KISS

[in Japanese] ♪ So I wish you happiness ♪

♪ Just that much ♪

-[applauding]
-[in English] Thank you very much.

[a-chan] He can't help
but worry about Ayano.

[tense rock music playing]

Do you mind if I use my guitar?
Is that a problem?

-Go ahead.
-Yeah.

[Won Shik] Thank you.

[Yuko] Action.

AD-LIB
INTRODUCING THE SINGER'S QUALITIES

-Good morning.
-[Yuko chuckles]

[Won Shik] I'm Honoka's manager.
Very pleased to meet you.

[Haruna] Now this manager is really...

[Maria] So thoughtful.

This is Honoka.

A beautiful, shining light.

[Won Shik] More than anything,

she prizes discipline in her work.

She's a true professional
and I'm proud to stand beside her.

["Let's Part" by NELL
instrumental playing]

[in Japanese] ♪ Even if you don't say it ♪

♪ I get it ♪

♪ What you... ♪

♪ Were about to say ♪

[Haruna in English] They're so moved.

[in Japanese] ♪ ...A difficult love... ♪

SCENE 13
THEY CONFESS THEIR FEELINGS AND KISS

[in English] Stay with me. Don't go.

[in Japanese] ♪ A meaningless platitude... ♪

[in English] I'll never
leave you alone again.

[in Japanese] ♪ ...Suits best ♪

♪ So I wish you happiness ♪

♪ Just that much ♪

[Yuko claps once, in English]
Thank you very much.

-[Won Shik] Thank you.
-[Honoka] Thank you.

[tense rock music playing]

TAE GYUN:
IT'LL BE OKAY

TAE GYUN:
LET'S ENJOY

[Yuko] Now for the third pair.

Nozomi and Tae Gyun, the stage is yours.

[cast applauding]

Thank you.

[Yuko] Action.

AD-LIB
INTRODUCING THE SINGER'S QUALITIES

Hello.

My name is Tae Gyun,
and I'm the head of DORAKOI.

[Haruna] Oh, he's the head.

Nozomi's just flown in
this morning from Japan,

and I don't have to tell you
how awful flying can be.

But I ask that you all give her
your full attention and respect.

[Tae Gyun] She's put her whole heart
into preparing this audition.

Thank you.

Thanks.

[Haruna chuckles]

[Shusuke] He just made her drink water
in front of everyone?

[a-chan] That's kind of awkward.

[clears throat]

[Nozomi hums in microphone]

-[Haruna] Aw.
-Thank you.

[Haruna] He's really looking out for her.

["Let's Part" by NELL
instrumental playing]

[in Japanese] ♪ Even if you don't say it ♪

♪ I get it ♪

♪ What you... ♪

♪ Were about to say ♪

SCENE 13
THEY CONFESS THEIR FEELINGS AND KISS

[in English] I stayed with you because
I want us to spend our lives together.

[in Japanese] ♪ ...So many tears ♪

♪ And we will shed more... ♪

[in English] Could you really be happy
with a guy like me?

[in Japanese] ♪ So for now
Just for now... ♪

[laughing]

-[Haruna in English] That was cute.
-[Maria] So cute.

[Tae Gyun] Okay. Enough tears.

-That was really cute.
-Thank you very much.

[tense rock music playing]

[Rio] Is it okay to go up on stage
when I'm called?

-[Yuko] Of course.
-[Haruna] Interesting choice.

[a-chan] They've changed their plan.

[Yuko] Action.

AD-LIB
INTRODUCING THE SINGER'S QUALITIES

Test, one, two.

Hello.

I am Rio's manager, Dong Kyu.
Glad to be here.

I know you weren't expecting
some random guy off the street up here,

but she's in the washroom,
so I'm just stalling for time.

[Dong Kyu] Rio, she's...

really cool, you know?

And so beautiful.

She has these huge, clear eyes
that go on forever.

They'll suck you in

and you'll never get out,

so be careful when you're watching her.

[Haruna] This manager doesn't seem
to have a lot of experience.

Ah, here she is.

Uh, allow me to introduce Rio.

[a-chan] That was cool.

[cast applauding]

Okay.

["Let's Part" by NELL
instrumental playing]

[in Japanese] ♪ Even if you don't say it ♪

♪ I get it ♪

♪ What you... ♪

[a-chan in English] What a gorgeous voice.

[in Japanese] ♪ Were about to say ♪

♪ If you say it out loud ♪

♪ It becomes a lie ♪

[in English] I'll never
let you down again.

SCENE 13
THEY CONFESS THEIR FEELINGS AND KISS

I love you, Rio.

[in Japanese] ♪ A meaningless platitude
Suits best ♪

[Dong Kyu in English]
I just can't help it.

[in Japanese] ♪ Just that much ♪

[Yuko claps once, in English]
Thank you both.

[all applauding]

[somber tense music playing]

[a-chan] Oh, she can't bear to watch.

Yeah, she looks so hurt.

What'll happen?

[Yuko] How do you think they did?

[Jong Yeon] It was entertaining.

I was paying particular attention
to how each man made their partner

stand out in the introduction,
since that was part of the task.

[Haruna] Oh, as the managers.

And two of the men kept trying
to steal the spotlight, unfortunately.

[Yuko chuckles]

That was a pity.

The fourth pair, Rio and Dong Kyu,

really sold me on their relationship
of singer and manager.

They were connected and professional.

During the song,
I felt like I was at a real concert.

[Jong Yeon] I thought Tae Gyun and Nozomi
did a good job as well.

But his introduction was so short.

While they were on stage,
Tae Gyun was mindful of Nozomi's needs,

and made sure she felt at ease.

He demonstrated how much
he cared about her

through those simple acts
of attentiveness.

[Hyeon Cheol] I'm sure any singer
would be glad to have a manager like that.

[Jong Yeon] Exactly.

[Haruna] Was the water bottle
the right move?

[tense music playing]

Will she book her first leading role?

[Yuko] We will now announce
the casting results.

The leading roles go to...

[suspenseful music playing]

-[Hayato] Oh, who's it gonna be?
-[a-chan] Let's see.

...Rio and Dong Kyu.

-[a-chan] Wow!
-[Hayato] Whoa, the judges picked them.

[cast applauding]

[somber music playing]

[Shusuke] Nozomi must feel like
she got robbed.

She never got cast
when she was with Dong Kyu.

-[Maria] This must be so hard for Nozomi.
-I bet it is.

[Hayato] Rough stuff.

Your performance
was full of little details.

Like when you kissed her on the forehead
before kissing her on the lips,

and the way you embraced her
like you meant it.

[Hyeon Cheol]
It tugged on my heartstrings.

Thank you.

Of all your auditions I've seen so far,

this one showed the most growth.

It was great to see
how far you've come as an actor.

[Yuko] Your ad-lib was also very good.
Well done.

Rio, you sang like a true professional,

and the two of you
had lovely chemistry with each other.

That's why we chose you for these roles.

[applauding]

Please step forward.

[gentle somber music playing]

[Nozomi sighs]

I got left behind again.

It's okay.

[Won Shik] You still have
two more chances.

[cheers halfheartedly]

[Won Shik] Two.

Two. Two more.

This is only the fifth.

[Nozomi sniffles]

[gentle somber music playing]

[Nozomi sniffles]

-Thank you.
-And thanks to you.

[chuckles]

We did it.

[gentle somber music continues playing]

I'm happy.

I was really happy, but...

there was someone out there
who worked with me a lot.

It was hard to be happy
knowing she was left out.

I'm gonna do my best not to rock the boat.

[Rio] Should I let myself
go down this road with Dong Kyu?

I'm worried that if I fall for him,
my work is gonna end up suffering.

In the past, I've always put work first.

But maybe this is a good opportunity
to challenge myself.

[Nozomi crying]

[somber music playing]

[Nozomi crying]

[Nozomi] Don't...

I can't.

[Nozomi sobbing]

[somber music continues playing]

Hey...

-We can do this.
-Yeah.

Do our best.

He's not 100% happy. It's complicated.

-[Shusuke] Oh, yeah. Tell me about it.
-It's a tough spot.

[Haruna] It sure is.

Love may be beautiful,
but it can be tough too.

Especially when fate
has other things in mind for you.

That fortune-telling was wild.

It really was, though.

It's so scary.

This doesn't mean Nozomi doesn't have
any talent or that she's not good enough.

[Haruna] No, of course not.

What they're doing here
isn't all about talent.

It's also about luck.

It's an art form, after all.

That's why I hope
she doesn't take this rejection too hard.

And as for Rio, I really hope she's able
to express herself and her feelings.

-She has to start advocating for herself.
-Yeah.

And not worry about Nozomi.

I wish Dong Kyu
would follow his heart too.

This isn't about
right and wrong relationships.

It's about who you fall in love with.

Yeah. Whether they're destined or not,
I'm hoping that they give it a shot.

DRAMA EPISODE 4

[narrator] Episode 4,
"Turning up the Volume."

Rio plays the leading role
for a second time.

She plays a singer trying to make it solo

after her previous group broke up.

SINGER
RIO

MANAGER
DONG KYU

Her manager, Dong Kyu,

is supporting her new career
while working at a pub.

[indistinct dialogue]

The two chase their common dream
while living under the same roof.

What does fate have in store for them?

RIO [ARTIST]

[ex-manager] As of today,
the group is disbanded.

Go home. All of you.

Rio!

Manager Dong Kyu?

DONG KYU [MANAGER]

Please. Rio, don't go back.

[Dong Kyu] Don't you wanna
keep trying here?

I'm positive you can make it as a singer.

And I promise I can help.

["Let's Part" by NELL playing]

[in Japanese] ♪ Even if you don't say it ♪

♪ I get it ♪

TURNING UP THE VOLUME

♪ What you... ♪

♪ Were about to say ♪

♪ If you say it out loud... ♪

[in English] I mean,
is she really that great?

She's beautiful. And has an amazing voice.

[Dong Kyu] Rio's gonna make it.
I just know it.

She'll take the world by storm.

Well, if she does make it big,
you two still gonna be a thing?

What are you trying to imply?
What do you mean, "a thing?"

Rio and I aren't... We're professionals.

Really? A singer and her manager
living under the same roof, sharing meals...

like real couples do every day?

No, we just don't have the money.

I'm telling you...

it's not like that.

Look, just be careful with Rio.

[man] Her star is already on the rise,

people are gonna start
recognizing her in the street.

You wouldn't want people
to get the wrong idea, would you?

["Let's Part" continues]

[in Japanese] ♪ We've already shed
So many tears ♪

♪ And we will shed more tomorrow ♪

♪ So let's put on a smile ♪

♪ Just for now ♪

♪ Just for now ♪

[Rio chuckles]

[Rio in English]
Hey, thanks so much for helping me.

You take care of me
and you're always around.

And I'm going to
make it up to you. Promise.

Rio, I've been thinking and...

we shouldn't be living together.

You're kidding me, right?

[Dong Kyu] We both know
it's your dream to be a singer.

You don't need
any rumors out there about us.

Did someone put you up to this?

No. We just have to be careful.

[Dong Kyu] Otherwise,
I'll be worried all the time.

But wait, if you move out,
where are you going to live?

At the pub. I can stay there for a while.

You're going to sleep at the pub?

But there's no way
you'd be comfortable there.

You don't have to worry about me, Rio.

It's pretty late. Get some sleep.

[Dong Kyu] Don't forget to lock up.

[gentle music playing]

Go. Go inside.

[sighs]

[calm jazz music playing]

Could we speak for a minute?

Let me get right to the point.

I want Rio to sign a deal with me.

Just her, no one else.
I don't need her manager.

So...

you just name your price.

[emotional pensive music playing]

[inaudible singing]

[Rio] Thanks so much for helping me.

And I'm going to
make it up to you. Promise.

[Dong Kyu] We both know
it's your dream to be a singer.

You don't need
any rumors out there about us.

[emotional pensive music
continues playing]

♪ In my life ♪

♪ You're my light ♪

[Dong Kyu] Rio!

Don't go back.

Don't you wanna keep trying here?

Go. Go inside.

[emotional pensive music
continues playing]

[anchor] Having recently wrapped up
her world tour,

famed singer Rio is finally back in Korea.

And the country is
already buzzing with anticipation.

Give me the contract.

[director] All right.

Here. I'm renewing you.

The very best the industry has to offer.

It's a great deal, trust me.

All you have to do is sign.

I will.

I'll renew with you.

[sighs in relief] Okay.

That is, on one condition.

I'll sign if you accept.

Condition?

[director] What do you mean?

You tell me where to find Dong Kyu.

Come on. How would I know that?

All right.

I guess I won't be able
to renew the contract.

[cheeky music playing]

[fragile hopeful music playing]

Rio.

I'm mad.

This place is a dump.

[Rio] And do you know
how much you hurt me?

[Dong Kyu] I'm so sorry.

I did what was best for your career.

I was a terrible manager.

I just wanted to keep you close.

Yeah, well, I never felt deceived by you.

I didn't stay with you because you were
the best manager I've ever had.

I love you, Dong Kyu.

I stayed with you because I want us
to spend our lives together.

[fragile hopeful music continues playing]

[Dong Kyu] Are you sure?

Could you be happy with a guy like me?

Stay with me. Don't go.

[uplifting music playing]

[Dong Kyu] Okay.

I'll never let you down again.

I love you.

[uplifting music continues playing]

[Yong Sun] Cut.

[Haruna] So?

[Maria] They're not even
looking at each other.

DID LOVE BLOOM BEHIND THE SCENES?

[tape rewind whooshing]

sh**ting THE DRAMA

[crew in Korean] Okay.

[crew] Hello.

[Rio in English] Good morning.

Okay. I understand.

[in Japanese] ♪ If you say it out loud ♪

♪ It becomes a lie ♪

♪ Keeping kind phrases ♪

♪ I lock them up... ♪

-[Shusuke in English] Look at him.
-[Haruna] He's watching her.

[Yong Sun] Rio, singer. [chuckles]

DRAMA DIRECTOR
JO YONG SUN

She lights up the screen.

She's beautiful, isn't she?

[chuckles]
[in Korean] Really?

[a-chan in English] What's this?

[Haruna] Look how he's smiling.

[staff in Korean] Please wear this cover.

[Rio] Okay.

[in Japanese] I already finished eating.

-[Rio in Japanese] Already...
-[in Korean] She's done eating.

[staff in Korean] You've already eaten?

Yeah.

[laughs]

[staff] You can take it off
if you don't need it.

[Rio] Oh, I need it.

[laughter]

I need it.

[Rio] Thank you.

DONG KYU:
IT LOOKS GOOD ON YOU. KEEP IT ON

DONG KYU:
LIKE A BABY

[Haruna in English] Okay then.

[chuckles]

[laughs]

-[translator in Japanese] Excuse me.
-[Rio in English] Okay. Ouch!

[gentle music playing]

[in English] Want some water, Rio?

[Rio chuckles]

What? I'm gonna get so full.

Manager.

[Dong Kyu] Manager?

Manager.

[gentle music playing]

[Haruna] Those two are hitting it off.

Thank you.

♪ I lost myself until I found you ♪

[Rio] I can't get a read on him.

My heart gets so confused
when we're together.

I don't know. It's hard.

[Shusuke] She keeps giggling.

She's letting herself have fun.

Then this is a completely new side
of Dong Kyu that we haven't seen before.

[Yong Sun] And... action

[Rio chuckles softly]

Thanks so much for helping me.

You take care of me
and you're always around.

Sorry! Can we do that again?
I didn't get it right.

[in Korean] "Where will you live..." Ah.

[translator] "Live."

"Where..." Oh. "Where..."

[Rio in English] I've been acting
for 16 years.

But I've never fallen for anyone
while sh**ting a kissing scene.

[chuckles]

This is weird. I'm getting self-conscious.

The set? There's no difference, really.

I just switch into working mode.

-Rehearsal.
-Rehearsal?

Okay, I'm ready.

[Yong Sun in Korean]
Gaze into each other's eyes.

[translator in Japanese]
Gaze into each other's eyes.

[romantic music playing]

[chuckles]

[a-chan in English] She's getting awkward.

[Haruna] Yeah.

This place is a dump.

Do you know...

Sorry. One more time, please.

[in Korean] "I thought you would live..."
[clears throat]

"I thought you would live a better life
after dumping me."

[a-chan in English] I'm not used to
seeing her like this.

-[Hayato] It's weird.
-[Haruna] Oh, she's overwhelmed.

[romantic music playing]

♪ Shape the way and let the people know ♪

Are you okay?

I'm okay.

[Dong Kyu] Are you cold?

[Rio] No.

[Rio chuckles]

[narrator] Finally,
it's time for the kissing scene.

[Hayato] Yeah!

[narrator] With a fountain of water
in the background,

they will kiss continuously
for an entire minute

to sh**t the dreamy and romantic scene.

[Yong Sun in Korean] Here we go.

[in English] Are you ready?

Ready.

[Yong Sun] Ready... action.

[romantic music playing]

Are you okay?

[laughs]

Yeah.

[romantic music playing]

[Shusuke] Hold up.
Are we watching a real kiss right now?

[Maria] Oh, they're still going!

[Hayato] Cool it, folks.

♪ In the darkness we will fight ♪

[Yong Sun] Cut.

[Haruna] Wow.

[Maria] Oh my gosh.

Are you okay?

-Are you okay?
-Are you okay?

QUESTION: HOW WAS THE KISS?

Oh, I was definitely
looking at him as a man.

[laughs]

I don't know. Let me think.

I'm not sure if this means
I have feelings for him

but the whole time I was like...

"Oh my God, oh my God, oh my God.
This is happening."

[Haruna] It's starting.

It's so complicated when romantic feelings
get mixed up with acting.

It changes everything.

I think I finally get it now.

[Maria] She has so much acting experience
and still feels this way.

-[Rio] Thanks everyone! Thanks so much!
-[Dong Kyu] Thank you!

-Great work.
-[Rio] You too.

[gentle music playing]

RIO:
THANKS FOR CHECKING ON ME

RIO: I WAS TOO OVERWHELMED
WITH MY OWN STUFF

RIO:
I'VE GOT A LOT OF ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT

[Shusuke] I wonder what
Dong Kyu's feeling.

DONG KYU:
YOU DID GREAT, RIO

DONG KYU:
AND YOU WERE BEAUTIFUL

No, no, no. Come on.

It's just that...

RIO:
YOU DON'T LET YOUR FEELINGS SHOW

RIO:
SO IT'S HARD FOR ME TO GET YOU

[Dong Kyu] Hm.

[both chuckling softly]

DONG KYU:
SORRY ABOUT THAT

[Hayato] Where do they go from here?

[a-chan] What's he going to say?

[Shusuke] This is a key moment.

[in Korean] But in these two days, I...

DONG KYU:
BUT IN THESE TWO DAYS, I...

DONG KYU:
HAVE BECOME INTERESTED IN YOU

[studio cast gasping]

DONG KYU:
HAVE BECOME INTERESTED IN YOU

[Rio in English] Really?

[laughs]

[gentle music playing]

[Dong Kyu in Korean] So...

DONG KYU:
SO...

Who do you want to act with next time?

Difficult? Is it difficult?

Yeah, it's difficult.

RIO:
I DON'T LIKE MIXING LOVE AND WORK

[Dong Kyu mutters]

No thanks!

[in English] Pro... Protein.

RIO:
IT WAS HARDER THAN I THOUGHT. BOO!

No. Protein?

-Yeah.
-Yeah?

[gentle music playing]

[both chuckling]

[in Korean] So...

you don't want it to be me?

DONG KYU:
SO YOU DON'T WANT IT TO BE ME?

[laughs]

Not that...

[gentle music playing]

RIO:
I WANT TO PAIR UP WITH YOU

[a-chan] She said it!

DONG KYU:
I'M GOING TO SLEEP LIKE A BABY TONIGHT

[laughs]

[gentle music continues playing]

Honestly, if I had been able
to choose my fourth scene partner,

I think I would have chosen Nozomi.

But she was the only one I had really
been talking to up until that point,

then Rio showed up out of nowhere.

And I was...

so drawn to her.

We went out to dinner together

and I saw how charming she is.

[Dong Kyu] She's funny,
down to earth, and really cool.

Plus, she can drink loads of soju.

From that moment,

I feel like it goes up 1% constantly.
It's non-stop.

I keep feeling more attracted to her,
and I want to protect her.

I know she's older than me.

But I still want to take care of her.

She's my baby.

[female studio cast squealing]

-There it is!
-It's begun.

I knew it. I told you!

I wasn't sure at first,
but it's really happening!

[Nozomi] What do I do?

Now at least I have my answer.

Can I just talk to Dong Kyu for a moment?

[Rio] Oh, yeah. For sure.

Will we be on the same page
once everything's finally out in the open?

Ayano Kudo!

[Nozomi] I'll have to accept it.

[Honoka] You wanted to do this
with Nozomi, didn't you?

Do you remember what happened last night?

What? [chuckles]

Oh? You mean the kissing thing?

[Hayato] What?

[a-chan] Oh!