01x03 - The 21-Day Theory EP3

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(Theory of Love)

I don't know how long this is going to last.

But can you do me a favor?

Let's make the most of it.

Boss has a girlfriend now.

Have you gone crazy?

Why did you trick a random girl into going out with you?

You're with a girl too.

So why can't I do that?

Where's Boss?

I tried calling just now, but he didn't answer.

I want us

to try going out with each other for 21 days.

Ever since it happened yesterday until now,

why am I still confused, Aoy, Chod?

I'm confused about what to do next.

Agreed.

I'll help you get over your ex.

Thanks, Boss.

I'm glad you agreed to it.

But I'm not going to

follow your 21 Days Theory.

What do you mean?

I don't want to be the bad guy

who's fully aware I'd hurt you

but still do it anyway.

Even if I'm not going to do as you asked me to,

I promise

to always stay by your side.

My heart feels like it's been broken twice back-to-back within a week.

So I feel worthless,

as if no one wants me.

What happened

really made me feel that way, Aoy, Chod.

Hello, ma'am.

You've dropped Yumi off at the front?

Sure. I'll be right out.

Okay. That's a wrap for today.

Go home, practice, and I'll see you next class.

- Okay. Well done, everyone. - Thank you.

Thank you.

If you're here to distract me,

then you can leave.

I'm not leaving.

Why not?

If I leave,

someone's going to get all snotty-nosed.

And who's that?

Not me, that's for sure.

I'll go then.

Oh?

Are you really going to leave?

Aren't you going to stay for a bit?

I'm only kidding.

Come here.

You and I

have known each other since high school.

Roughly,

it's been almost half of my life.

But you've never taught me how to dance, not even once.

So? Can you teach me?

In case I might have the skills

to be the future...

student of this dance teacher.

Are you crazy?

You? Dancing?

Of course. I want to dance.

Teach me, please?

All right.

Just follow my lead.

Whoa.

Give it a go.

What was that again?

Not like that.

Do it like this.

Take a step back?

Stretch forward.

Then backward.

And this leg,

like this.

More.

Try it.

- Altogether? - That's right.

Here.

- That's it. That's right. - Bring it in?

(Pie)

Pie!

Boss! Pick up!

Boss!

Boss, come on!

Pie!

I know you're in there!

Come out and open the gate!

We have something to discuss. Pie!

Help me. Come and pick me up from my house.

Pat is waiting for me out front.

I don't know how he found out I'm back.

I know you're in there.

Open the gate now.

Pie.

Pie!

I know you're in there.

Pie!

Pie, open the gate!

Pie!

Pie!

(Pie)

This woman just keeps calling, doesn't she?

How annoying.

It might be something urgent.

I should answer.

But this is our time, Boss.

All right.

(Pie)

There.

Boss isn't answering.

Where is he?

How could he let you catch a cab here alone at night?

I already told you...

Pie?

I'll be home a bit late tonight.

The thing is

there's a competition next week.

So my students asked for extra practice.

I don't know when I'll be done.

And I'll have to drive them home

when the class is over.

Do you mind catching a cab back?

I'm sorry.

Okay. I have to go now.

Don't help him cover it up.

I had someone go and check the school.

The lights have been off since early evening.

Where is he? Just answer me.

Uh...

He's with Euro, isn't he?

No, he isn't.

I don't think so.

If he's going to stray out of line,

I can just have his school closed down.

I'm actually not on board

with this stupid dance school idea of his.

I let him have his way

because he was sad about his mother.

It's already late.

Shouldn't you go to bed?

It's probably going to take Boss a while to come home.

If I want something discussed,

it has to be discussed right here,

right now.

Hey.

Go and find Boss.

And drag him back home right away.

Excuse me.

Sir, your father wants you home.

Let's go.

Stay out of this.

Come on!

Boss.

Stay out of it.

It's late. Where have you been?

And who were you with?

I asked who you were with!

Calm down.

You can go and wait upstairs.

I want to have a word with him.

And don't come down if I didn't call you.

Go!

How many times have I told you?

Don't be friends with that kind of guy.

Huh?

Why wouldn't you listen to me?

Why? Darn it!

What is wrong with you?

Sir, this man insisted on coming in to see you.

Why are you here?

This house doesn't welcome someone who turned my son into a deviant.

I can explain.

I don't want to hear it.

Get out. See him out.

Come on.

Excuse me.

I asked him to go out

because I had something important to tell him

and you.

I'm about to get married.

That's why I'm here to invite you and Boss to the wedding.

I'm getting married in three months.

So I'd like you to understand

and rest assured

that Boss and I really are friends.

My men saw you hugging each other.

It was a friendly hug.

Boss was only congratulating me

about getting married.

He just found out today as well.

Isn't that right, Boss?

Yes, Dad.

Euro asked me to give him three months.

It all makes sense now.

He's such a scumbag.

He's about to get married,

yet he's still messing around with me in secret.

I shouldn't have trusted him.

Come on. Don't overthink it just yet.

He's probably got his reasons.

What reasons would that be

apart from him thinking I'm stupid

and gullible?

He just wanted to make a fool of me.

I'm sorry, Pie. But I want to be alone.

Let me keep you company.

I'm worried about you.

I want to be alone.

Okay, okay.

Well then. Get some rest.

Feel free to call me if you need anything.

Here you go.

Is something the matter?

How's Boss doing?

(Euro)

Sir,

physical wounds

don't take long to heal.

But psychological wounds

are difficult to treat.

I know

you love

and worry about Boss.

But the method

you're using

might be

a little too violent.

He's a man.

I don't want him

to act like a crybaby or be weak.

I want him to be strong.

I want him to be tough.

But you do know

that domestic violence

might cause psychological problems, don't you?

There are people who went through the same thing

and had to go to a psychiatrist

and be medicated for years before they got better.

If someone is strong mentally,

they won't need treatment.

You can't stop psychological problems

from happening.

You'll never know.

Can you do me a favor?

Can you stop hurting him?

I don't want to see him hurt again.

If he does as I say

and behaves

like he's a man

and the only son of this family,

I wouldn't lay a finger on him.

But that's that.

He'll listen

to whatever you say.

I'd like you to look after him.

Don't let him stray out of line.

He has no idea

how much I love and care about him.

Boss?

I'm sorry, Boss.

I have to get married out of necessity.

My family's going through a very rough time.

I'm a man and have to take responsibility.

I didn't tell you

because I'm selfish.

I wanted to stretch out our happiness for as long as possible.

Please forgive me.

It's okay, Boss.

It'll get better.

Pie,

what you asked me yesterday

about the 21 Days Theory

and us giving dating a go.

Are you still interested?

Sure.

Of course I am.

Then let's go out together for 21 days.

Just like you said.

And within these 21 days,

I'll be the best boyfriend you've ever had.

How come a suggestion to start dating

seemed so sad in my case, Aoy, Chod?

Mm. Sure.

Let's go out.

And during these 21 days,

let it be our best 21 days to date.

That's right.

We're going to be happy.

No need to cry anymore.

But despite the situation,

I still feel good deep down.

Or maybe

I've actually fallen for him.

Aren't you going to get in?

Mm.

Oh, sorry. I forgot.

- There you go. - Thank you.

I'll drop you off at home.

I'll pick you up when you're done tutoring.

Let's get something nice to eat.

I'll pass.

I only have 21 days.

And today's the first day of us going out together.

There's something I want to do.

Let's do it this way. I'll drive you to work.

And I'll pick you up this afternoon.

Then we can go and find something to eat.

Okay. Up to you then.

Get in.

Oh? What are you doing?

I'm tidying up Boss's room.

I have nothing else to do today.

Oh. That's good, actually.

Ever since his mother's been gone,

no one's been taking care of this room.

The maids are scared as well.

He's quite a neat freak.

He remembers where he puts things.

Then if I'm tidying up,

is he going to be okay with it?

If he's got a problem, tell him it was my order.

Okay?

Okay.

And you can move into his bedroom

whenever you want.

I don't mind.

How come?

You said you wouldn't like it at first.

Come on.

Forget about the past.

The only thing I'm asking for

is that you can't break up with him.

Understand?

Yes.

And about your ex,

I've had someone deal with him.

He won't dare to mess with you again.

There's no need to worry anymore.

You...

knew about it?

Well, I'm not stupid.

I know everything about you.

I'm okay with you dating him

and becoming my daughter-in-law.

Apart from

your ex

and not returning from overseas,

there's nothing else you're lying to me about, is there?

There isn't.

Good.

Anyway,

please look after him.

Take good care of him.

I will.

Boss? Hello?

Ming, something urgent came up.

You can sort out the cards and souvenirs.

No need to wait for me.

How was school?

It was good today.

You? How have you been?

Mm.

I'm all right.

Hey.

There's nothing we have to lie to Dad about anymore.

But if he catches us...

But we really are going out, aren't we?

At least for 21 days.

But I...

I have a bad feeling about it.

Take it slow.

You've got 21 days.

Mm. I'll think about it later.

By the way,

Did he do anything violent to Pat?

I'm a bit worried.

Pie,

he's hurt you a lot.

Why would you still worry about him?

- Boss, wait. - Boss.

I want to have a word with you.

Just stay away from him already, Euro.

You're about to get married. Worry about your soon-to-be wife.

Boss, wait in the car.

I'll deal with everything here.

I said wait in the car.

It's you who should stay away.

You're being annoying.

We're going to talk.

Stay out of it.

Come on, Boss.

Boss? Are you okay?

Maybe we should go home for the day instead.

We can get something to eat some other time.

The timing's not so great today.

I'm sorry.

No problem at all.

We're in a relationship.

We have to share the sadness and happiness.

There will be bumps along the way.

Isn't that right, honey?

Thank you.

Boss, get out and talk to me.

Close your eyes if you don't want to see.

Euro!

Did you drive into him?

Boss,

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry!

Can you give me a chance to explain?

I don't want things to be like this.

So what's really going on?

What's the truth?

I'm sorry.

Can you forgive me?

Stop with all this madness.

We can talk at the school.

I'm giving you 15 minutes.

It's an order

from your girlfriend.

What's really going on, Euro?

Like I texted you last night,

my family's business is going through a rough time.

We're about to go bankrupt.

My dad's so stressed

that he ended up in the hospital.

My mom tried to ask her friends for help.

But...

they want me to marry Ming,

their daughter.

Mom's been discussing this with them since I was a kid.

But now that we're here,

my hand's been forced.

How much money do you need?

Why didn't you tell me?

I might be able to find a way to talk to my dad.

That way, you won't have to get married.

You're so stupid.

You're throwing away your entire life

just for money?

It's so undignified.

It's not just that.

It's not just about money.

If there's anything else, just tell me everything.

So I can yell at you in one go.

Ming and I are like siblings.

Ming's like a younger sister.

We've been together

and grown up together since we were kids.

And while...

my family's having problems,

it's the same time as...

when she's

pregnant.

Pregnant?

With you?

With her boyfriend.

He's not taking responsibility.

So Ming doesn't know what to do.

She can't tell anyone.

So she asked me for help.

I'm sorry, Boss.

I have no choice.

I'm sorry.

My life's a mess.

I'm sorry.

It's the first day of our relationship,

but I didn't have any time for you.

It's not a problem at all.

You can let me know if something's upsetting you.

But...

what did Euro say to you today?

You look so stressed.

Let's not worry about other people's problems.

It has nothing to do with us.

Well then. I have to excuse myself.

I want to go to bed early tonight.

I'll see you tomorrow.

Hey, Boss.

What's up?

Your dad said we can sleep in the same room.

I'll pack my things

and move into your bedroom tonight.

What happened here?

Where are the pictures?

Oh.

I tidied up your room for you.

I got rid of the clutter.

The photos

and the flowers.

Where are they?

I threw them away.

I want you to move on from Euro faster.

Why would you do that?

Why?

I'm sorry.

I didn't mean it.

Get out.

And stay away from my personal belongings. Out!

What's all this shouting?

It's nothing.

We're only playing a shower game.

Come on, Boss.

Excuse me.

Come on.

Good night, sir.

I'm getting a boyfriend

after all this time.

But I only have 21 days.

And the first day was in shambles.

Maybe the 21 Days Theory

doesn't actually work, Aoy, Chod.

Love is more about the heart rather than reason.

That's why we fall in love with whom we're not supposed to fall for.

A sham relationship based on that silly 21 Days Theory

isn't going to help you stay together.

And I want you to know.

What Boss is

isn't like a cold.

You can't just treat it and hope he'll be cured.

And what are you?

Are you cured of it?

Answer me.

Am I that disgusting to you?

I didn't mean it like that.

When are you going to stay away from my son?

- Huh? - Dad, no!

Stay out of this!

Friends like him!

Stop!

You were gentle. Watch out or his arm might bruise.

That's what you call gentle?

- It's a stick, not a hand. - Still gentle, I guess.

Just hit him for real.

Maybe not, hey.

He's such a crybaby.

- You're crying too. - Crybaby.

Your tears are still pouring.

Look at yourself.