01x08 - Episode 8

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"When she locks eyes with another,

only then can she hear

the voice in their heart."

"One day, the girl met

a boy with a kind heart."

"The boy showed

a great amount of love to the girl."

"However, the girl kept

her power to hear people's hearts

as a secret from the boy."

"In the end, the two of them

were met with much misfortune."

Misfortune…

"That was the fate

given to the girl who could hear

people's hearts."

What is this?

I'm home, Yuri.

-Welcome back.

-Hungry, right?

I'll cook now.

By the way, Tae-o…

Um…

What is it?

It's nothing.

Don't worry.

Just five minutes.

THE GIRL WHO CAN HEAR YOUR HEAR

KOREAN CHILDREN'S BOOK

AUTHOR: MIN HA-NA

OUT OF PRIN

"Out of print."

Misfortune.

"That was the fate given."

Is it just a coincidence?

No, but…

Hm?

Come in. Do you copy?

Mahiro, reporting in.

Can you hear me, Yuri?

I want you to try the samples I made

for the new summer product.

Whoa, you actually heard me.

Oh, and how about we get some lunch soon?

A new bakery opened up nearby.

Yuri, you seem kind of down today.

Something wrong?

What is she doing?

Let me get this straight.

Basically, a picture book

written about the same power as yours

is in Tae-o's possession.

Yeah.

And coincidentally, that story

is linked to the memories

you made together for some reason.

Yeah, seems like that.

To add to the mystery, Tae-o somehow has

a business card

from Min Ha-na, the author.

What do you think?

Is it just a coincidence?

It's all way too connected.

Right?

I'm so confused.

There's more to that book, right?

Yeah.

Maybe I'll understand

if I read the whole thing.

No, there's no way.

I mean, it's just a picture book.

I'm sure it's a coincidence.

You're worrying too much.

You're right.

TAE-O'S PICTURE BOOK

MUCH MISFORTUNE

PICTURE OF THUNDER, TURTLE, PAPER SLIPS

Is this…

true?

What happened?

Kame…

The thunder…

Ouch!

-Kame, are you okay?

-That hurts!

He got scared by the thunder just now

and threw his back out.

What?

-Please get up.

-I don't think I can.

-That hurts!

-Thunder. Turtle.

-Yuri!

-Huh?

Turtle! Thunder!

-"Kame" means turtle!

-Huh?

Come on, the turtle and thunder!

From the picture book!

Kame?

-Kame! Get up!

-Don't hit me!

That picture book isn't a coincidence.

What?

Yuri, leave this to me.

Huh?

I have a plan.

Can't you just speak out loud?

I, the chocolatier,

will solve this mystery.

Let's solve the mystery after chocolate.

Coming.

Hello.

Annyeonghaseyo.

Sorry for coming along too.

It's okay.

Yuri told me. Come in.

Thank you. Don't mind if I do.

Sorry about this.

It's fine.

I'm happy to host.

Food tastes better when you share it.

-Come in.

-Thank you.

This must be it.

Oh, are you hungry?

No worries.

I've already prepared the food.

Please.

Sit tight for a moment.

Come in. Do you copy?

Mahiro, reporting in.

Can you hear me?

No, use the signal we agreed on.

All right, let's run through it.

I'll lure away Tae-o now,

and you'll use that time to read the book.

Okay?

All right.

Hey, oppa.

Want to come to the convenience store

with me? I forgot to buy alcohol.

I'm not your oppa.

It's fine. Come on, let's go, oppa.

It's not fine.

And I have a ton of alcohol.

I'm feeling like wine tonight.

Wine? With Korean food?

Jeez, let's just go, oppa.

Now's your chance.

We'll be back!

See you soon.

Hurry up.

Senpai, you're finally here.

Why? Why is he here?

He's trying to come in!

Wait, you can't!

Hello.

Hello.

Why is Onoda here?

I invited him.

Food tastes better when you share it.

-Come in.

-Thanks.

Don't mind if I do.

Like I said, that's incorrect.

I'm not your oppa.

But oppa means "big brother," right?

From what I remember, women in Korea

use oppa to refer to older men, right?

Yes, but Mahiro is older than me.

What's the big deal?

Just let me call you oppa.

No, absolutely not.

You're such a stickler.

Oppa.

Hm, this wine is nice.

That's great.

Mahiro was just saying

how she wanted to drink wine.

-Really?

-Huh?

Yes, I guess.

Do you like wine?

Well, when I'm in the mood for it.

Her favorite alcoholic drink is wine.

What region?

What?

How often do you drink?

Do you have a high or low tolerance?

What kind of drunk are you,

and how do I take care of you?

-And--

-H-hold on.

What are you doing?

I want to do research

about you, Mahiro.

What?

Research?

I don't quite understand.

I apologize.

But…

This is the only way I'll know.

I want to reconsider this again

once I get to know you properly.

In my life,

what role

does your existence play?

Huh?

Now I see.

Yuri.

Let's go buy some ice cream.

Right now?

Yes, now.

Wait, but, um…

Hurry, let's go.

What? But…

Yuri, we have to be considerate here.

Considerate?

Watch your feet.

May I…

continue with my questions?

Yes.

Yuri.

Are you a bit cold, by chance?

Oh, just a bit.

That's no good.

Your hands are cold.

It's not a big deal.

Not yet.

They're still cold.

Tae-o.

-Actually…

-Yuri.

Close your eyes.

So adorable.

Do you feel warm now?

Thanks, are these meat buns?

No, they are not meat buns.

Well, then.

It's time

for a quiz.

Okay.

What's in here?

Um…

If they're not meat buns,

are they red bean buns?

Was I right or wrong?

You were wrong.

Then… curry buns.

-No.

-Pizza buns.

What else could they be?

Here's a hint, just for you.

Give it a taste.

Thanks for the food.

Is this crab?

Ding, ding! That's correct.

It's my favorite. Crab buns.

You like crab buns, Tae-o?

I didn't know.

Seeing Mahiro and Onoda earlier

got me thinking that

there's still so much

I don't know about you, Tae-o.

Yuri,

what is your favorite food?

My favorite?

Omurice, I think.

Omurice?

My father was a chef,

so he would often make it for me

at the restaurant.

Oh, also,

I like coffee and chocolate.

He would always give me some with my food.

So that's why our company

makes chocolate and coffee.

Yeah.

But, well,

my father has never had the chance

to drink our coffee.

There's a lot for me too.

There is still a lot

I don't know about you, Yuri.

That's why

I want to learn more.

But…

even if I don't know,

my feelings are still the same.

Your kind side.

Your angry side.

Every side of you.

I love them all very much.

That's why

I am incredibly happy right now.

Me too.

Thank you.

Shall we head back now?

Yes.

I'm headed this way.

You're not walking me back?

Mahiro.

I'll contact you.

Huh?

I still have more questions.

I'll send you a list later.

Goodbye then.

Onoda is a bit eccentric,

but he's giving you some serious thought.

Do you think so?

I feel more like I'm a research subject

than a romantic interest.

Oh, that's right. I read the picture book.

What? You really read it?

When Onoda was busy calculating

what my alcohol limit is,

I read the next two pages.

I even took photos.

Thank you.

What did it say?

Well…

If there were a way

to get rid of that power…

would you want to?

"The girl said to the god,

'Tell me how to get rid of this power.'"

"Then, the god told her how."

"She must…"

LOCK EYES WITH THE ONE SHE LOVES

FOR 33 SECONDS

It never even crossed my mind.

If I could get rid of this power…

I am incredibly happy right now.

…both my love and I

can gaze upon each other

like this forever.

But…

if I lose this power…

Dad and I…

can never talk to each other again.

What's most important to me?

BUT IF YOU DO NOT HURRY, YOU WILL LOSE

WHAT'S MOST IMPORTANT TO YOU

Yes?

Yuri, I'm coming in.

I'd be torn too

about whether to keep that power or not.

Yeah, it's a hard choice to make.

But if you don't hurry,

something bad might happen.

But it's just a picture book.

Who knows if it's true or not?

-Boss!

-Yes?

This is horrible!

-Ouch!

-Hey!

-Are you okay?

-Venture Capital Partners,

the very important VCP, has gone bankrupt!

-What?!

-Ouch!

You're kidding me.

Who is Venture Capital Partners?

They were going to invest in us.

Isn't this pretty bad?

That doesn't begin to describe it.

VCP was supposed to invest 70 million yen.

70 million?!

At this rate, our cash flow will run out.

Can we ask

our other investors for a higher sum?

Let's give it a try.

And I'll hit up

every private investor I know.

Thank you.

It happened again.

HARMONY CARE CENTER

Excuse me.

Hello?

Is this Yuri Motomiya?

Your father's condition suddenly worsened.

What?

I've called the doctor as well,

so please come to the center.

Boss.

-Hello.

-Sorry, I'll be back.

Trouble again?

Must be tough being the CEO.

Tae-o, what's wrong?

No, it can't be.

This is something different. It has to be.

HARMONY CARE CENTER

His breath has stabilized now,

so there shouldn't be a problem

if he continues to recover like this.

Thank you.

Goodbye then.

Dad…

Yuri.

What a relief.

What a huge relief.

Sorry about the timing.

How is your father?

They said his bronchial tube was inflamed,

so he had trouble breathing.

It's gone down now.

I'll go to work

once the paperwork is done.

Don't worry about us.

Stay by your father's side.

-But--

-It's fine.

I'll figure it out.

Thank you.

Your power will disappear

if you lock eyes for 33 seconds?

I don't know if it's true though.

But if it's true,

it might be my fault this happened to you.

What are you saying?

This isn't your fault.

But rather,

this must've been so hard on you,

worrying on your own.

Hey, Yuri.

Want to test that method with me?

What?

If it goes well, you can actually

get rid of your power, right?

That's true, but…

Are you scared?

I mean…

if I really lose my power…

that would mean you and I…

We can still talk.

Yesterday, I was losing consciousness,

and I thought it was all over.

That's when I heard it.

Your voice.

"Dad! Dad!"

You called for me over and over.

Even if you lose your power,

your voice will still reach me.

I can even feel

the warmth from your hand, you know.

Let's try it, Yuri.

But…

It's okay.

I…

will always be happy.

Now, let's give it a go.

Yuri.

Don't look away, okay?

Three…

Two…

One.

Yuri.

Open your eyes.

Yuri.

I want you to listen.

Thank you for coming into

this world as my daughter.

Hey, don't be like that.

You were so small when you were born.

You know,

I made a promise to myself

when I felt your little hand,

that no matter what may come our way,

I would protect you.

So, on that day,

I was proud that I could protect you

with my own two hands.

But…

That was why you…

Yuri, I think

you're misunderstanding something.

I feel incredibly blessed right now.

And then there's this.

Smells nice.

How delicious.

Your coffee, Yuri,

is the most delicious in the world.

Thank you, Yuri.

No.

This isn't what I want.

Dad.

This isn't what I wanted after all.

I'm sorry.

Dad, I'm sorry.

I love you, Dad.

I love you too.

What?!

Huh?

How?

Huh? What?

Can you hear me?

I hear you. I hear you, Dad.

Huh? Why?

Did we mess up?

I don't know.

I'm not sure.

But I'm so glad.

What a relief.

I'm so relieved.

Huh?

Does this mean the picture book

was just a coincidence?

Of course it was.

It's just a picture book.

Why did we believe that it was 33 seconds?

Oh, jeez.

I tried so hard to not blink.

Sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm so hungry now.

Tae-o?

Why are you here?

Welcome home. Is your father okay?

Yeah.

He's fine now.

What a relief.

I'm sorry I worried you.

Not at all.

Um, did you have dinner, by chance?

Hm?

Delivery's here.

Enjoy.

Omurice?

Since it's your favorite.

Thank you.

Delicious food

is the best way to get energized.

That's why

I always make sure to eat

on both good and bad days.

If you do that, you'll eventually

get to enjoy the food one day.

Enjoy.

Yes, thanks for the food.

It's delicious.

Of course. I made it.

Time to eat.

Tastes better eating with you.

Hey, Tae-o.

Just so you know,

my father got in

an accident a long time ago.

He's been bedridden ever since.

Even so,

he's still the same.

He's kind

and positive.

That's why

I've always loved

my dad.

It's wonderful how much

you cherish your family.

Do you feel energized?

Yes.

Get energized.

Get energized!

Energized!

Energized.

I'll bring some dressing.

Professor.

Sorry for calling you here so suddenly.

There's something

I want to tell you, Tae-o.

It was 12 years ago

when I was at Kiritappu Cape

in Hokkaido to do fieldwork.

I saw a fishing boat accident.

To save the sea otters,

Yuri Motomiya jumped into the ocean.

Yuri?

Yes.

However,

Ms. Motomiya looked

as if she were about to drown,

so her father tried to save her.

I couldn't stop thinking about those two.

Hello.

12 YEARS AGO

I am an endangered species

researcher at Sochi University.

My name is Iiyama.

The sea otters Ms. Motomiya tried to save

were successfully rescued.

I sincerely thank you both.

However,

her father was no longer able to speak.

I was concerned for him,

so I would visit the hospital

from time to time.

That's why I know of

Yuri Motomiya from afar.

I think your girlfriend

is incredibly heroic.

A wonderful person with a kind heart.

However,

she is harboring a secret.

Tae-o.

Please…

think of this

as a request from your father.

Your girlfriend, Motomiya Yuri…

Please break up with her.

Please keep us in mind

if another opportunity arises.

Thank you. Goodbye.

THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Hello?

Is this Hanaoka from Dolce & Chocolat.?

Yes, this is he.

This is Min. We met at Lake Akan, Hokkaido

during the gathering.

Ms. Min.

It's great hearing from you.

Actually, I saw the news about VCP

and thought of you.

If you're okay with it,

I'd like to be of help.

Really?

Yes.

Your company's work piqued my interest.

I'd like to speak with you in person.

I'll be in Japan next week.

Thank you. I'd love to meet you.

I'll be in touch.

Dad, how are you feeling?

Did you have a visitor? Someone you know?

Yuri.

Take a seat.

Actually, I want to talk to you

about that man.

Hm?

It's been a while. It's Iiyama.

You can hear me, correct?

If you can hear my voice,

could you give me a response by blinking?

Thank you.

I actually wanted to ask you something.

It's about your daughter,

Yuri Motomiya,

and her secret power.

What?

It can't be.

How does he know?

In the past,

I realized something

when you and your daughter were talking.

She…

can hear people's thoughts.

Am I right?

So, she really can.

Actually,

there's one more person

who knows her secret.

This person's name is…

Yun Tae-o.

Her boyfriend.

First, please read this picture book.

There's no need.

Tae-o.

Could it be

that you already know her secret?

Yes, I know.

But…

I've made my choice.

I…

I…

will always love

Yuri.

Are you prepared…

for what's to come?

You do know

how this book ends, right?

Professor.

You know,

I'm Yun Tae-o.

My Yuri.

Matching pajamas?

I love how things are now the most.

Can you hear my thoughts?

I don't want them to meet the same fate.

I truly love you, Yuri.