01x05 - Episode 5

[bunniefuu]

Hey, why didn't you wake me up

if you were awake already?

Oh, 'cause you looked like

you were sleeping quite soundly.

So, um… what did you want to tell me?

It's getting late.

I'll explain it another time.

-Shall we leave then?

-Yeah, let's go.

A TIME CALLED YOU

In-gyu, so it's my understanding

that you know your classmate Kwon Min-ju.

-Am I correct?

-Yes.

And so you're aware

that someone had attacked her

and left her unconscious, right?

Yes.

Do you remember where you were

on the evening of June 10th?

It was the same night

your classmate Min-ju was attacked.

It's okay. Just tell the policeman

everything you know, all right?

My friend Si-heon and I went to see Min-ju

at the music store her uncle owns.

And was Min-ju present?

She was.

We threw her a get together.

It was her birthday that day.

What about afterwards?

What did you do next?

I, uh, went back home alone.

And Min-ju?

Min-ju got a ride from Si-heon

back to her house.

Jung In-gyu, is there something else

you might want to speak to me about?

There was a CCTV in the area.

A camera captured you

going in the direction of Min-ju's house.

What were you after?

Why were you following her there?

Hey, In-gyu!

What the heck?

Say hi to me at school,

and I'll say hi back to you too.

You’ll do that, right?

I will never like you

in that way, Min-ju.

Is it 'cause In-gyu

is your best friend?

Is it because he likes me? Is that it?

There was something

I really wanted to tell her.

What was it about?

It was…

It was, uh…

I'm afraid I can't tell you

my private matters.

Oh, In-gyu, listen, please.

You have to tell the policeman

what it was.

Please just say it!

I promise you it'll be all right.

Hey, Grandma.

Nothing happened.

I'm telling you, I swear.

Then, can you explain

this evidence before you?

It's a hearing aid that was found

at the crime scene.

We had the serial number

on the back side traced and guess what.

It said the owner was you.

Your hearing aid at the crime scene,

the video of you following Min-ju

means that now

you've become a prime suspect.

We have no choice

but to conduct a full investigation.

Officer, please listen to me.

He's not that kind of child at all.

He would never do this.

Oh, I know he's innocent, all right?

This is simply a big misunderstanding.

He's innocent.

If there are no eyewitnesses

or new evidence

to give In-gyu a strong alibi,

he will remain our prime suspect

for the time being.

Oh. Oh, In-gyu.

EVIDENCE

HEARING AID

How dare he look at me with that face.

He seriously needs to stop looking

at me with Yeon-jun's face or I'm…

Hmm.

This is no time to lie around.

I have to find my way out of the past

and back home to my life in 2023.

The other day,

when I first came to the café,

you had said that Min-ju died

a long time ago, didn't you?

Yes.

So, um,

if I may, can you tell me

the exact day that she died?

And I'd also like to know

the circumstances around her death.

If I can remember what happened…

It was in 1998, the month of October.

She was found m*rder*d.

On the 13th, she was m*rder*d.

Perhaps

all of these past experiences as Min-ju

might have a deeper purpose for you.

Maybe it has something to do with

the events surrounding her death.

If all of this is connected,

then maybe Min-ju might have

a second chance in life, don't you think?

Uh… uh…

I'm not sure I know what you mean, sir.

What if both of you

are linked to one another

by a cosmic power or entity?

And if you can pull that string

and alter the past,

then maybe Min-ju can live

and have a real future.

JULY 1998

So if today is July 10th, 1998.

Wait, when was

the m*rder of Kwon Min-ju again?

It was on October 13th, 1998.

OCTOBER 1998

So I have three months left

until the m*rder of Kwon Min-ju happens.

Oh, but wait.

If I stay here like this, I could be

the one who gets m*rder*d instead.

Ah!

-Can't you knock before entering?

-I need your computer.

Min-ju! Where are you?

Hey, I'm in Do-hun's room right now.

Come in here.

Hey, you didn't go to school

or the store today. What's going on?

Oh, this is more important.

I swear to you.

Still, school should be your top priority.

-What's more important?

-It's just something. You'll see.

Jeez, why is this computer so slow?

Hey, is this broken or what?

Be patient, okay?

Getting angry won't make it go any faster.

You've never skipped school before.

What's going on with you?

Is this some sort of rebellious phase?

Please tell me you're not dropping out.

Uncle, don't be ridiculous, huh?

Anything's possible with her these days.

After all, she did get hit on the head.

Are you gonna get violent again?

Go and buy yourself some ice cream.

-With just a thousand won?

-Hmm!

Seriously, what's up with you?

I'm so over this.

I suppose you're going

to find out soon anyways,

so I'll tell you everything now.

I know the way I've been acting

has been strange lately.

But there's a reason for all this.

The truth is

that I'm not your niece at all.

So what you're saying is

that you're not Kwon Min-ju?

Instead, you are

a different person named Han Jun-hee,

who has traveled from the future?

Yes.

And in the year 2023,

you're saying you got a diary from me?

And you promised to go back into the past

in order to prevent the m*rder

of my niece Min-ju to change her future?

Did I get it right?

Yes, that's it. But now you know

exactly why I've been ditching my classes.

I knew you would understand.

Uh, I need your help,

because now that you

understand what's going on,

you can help with the problem I'm having.

I need to get back

to my life in the future,

but I can't seem to get back

on my own for some weird reason.

I need to find my way back somehow

so that I can live my own life again.

I think I know

what I have to do right now.

Oh, really? You do? What is it?

Let's go.

Wait, where are we going?

We're going to the hospital.

What do you think?

You need to get examined.

The only reason

you're talking such nonsense

is because you hurt your head.

-Come on. Let's go to the ER.

-Ah!

I'm not crazy

just because I got hit on the head, okay?

So you really don't believe me?

You were the one who told me

about this in the first place.

Oh.

That was in…

Right, it hasn't happened yet.

Please, just listen, okay?

I would believe you, so why can't you

just take all of this seriously?

Help me help you. So, what can I do

to make you understand all of this?

He just can't accept

the fact I'm Han Jun-hee

and that I need to get back

to the year 2023 right now.

I'm just in Kwon Min-ju's body

for a short period of time, got it?

Why is that so impossible to accept, huh?

It sounds absurd.

Who would ever believe this?

NOKSAN TRANSPORTATION

From this moment forward,

stay away from Min-ju as much as you can,

because if she keeps seeing you in person,

it'll be hard for her to get over you.

Do me this favor… as a friend.

Uh, right.

Friendship always comes first, yeah.

Uh, seriously,

grab a hold of yourself, Si-heon.

Hey, there he is. Look.

Look, look, look. Look.

He seriously came to class.

Here we go.

Well, well…

I figured you'd skip school today,

In-gyu, huh?

Seriously, though, how can you read

at a time like, this, huh?

I knew what was happening when I saw

you and Si-heon being nice with Min-ju.

You were trying to get with her,

but you couldn't handle the rejection,

could you?

Hey, In-gyu.

Better tell us, you pervert.

Kwon Min-ju turned you down, didn't she?

Ah, sh*t.

Hey.

Have you seriously lost your mind?

I told you to stay away

from In-gyu, didn't I?

Get off! Jeez…

So, you already heard then.

So, was he trying to k*ll Min-ju

or did he only attack her, huh?

What are you on about?

The police took In-gyu in,

all the way down to the station.

Didn't you hear?

You were at the police station?

What? Seriously, you had no idea

what's been going on?

In-gyu was taken in for questioning

for the attack on your friend Min-ju.

Looks like he's a suspect now.

The police found evidence

at the crime scene.

Turns out this little freak here

might be charged for attempted m*rder.

I thought he'd have told you already.

I thought you were his best friend.

Or maybe we got it wrong.

Are you the one who attacked her, Si-heon?

Huh?

What if you're just letting your

best friend take the fall for everything.

-What?

-He is your sidekick after all.

He's always at your beck and call, right?

So covering up a m*rder,

it's a walk in the park.

You piece of sh*t!

Who's whose sidekick again? Hmm?

Keep talking. See what happens.

You two stop fighting, now!

Nam Si-heon, let him go now!

Everyone, sit!

Jung In-gyu.

You're coming with me.

Why?

Why can't I come to school anymore?

I know it's hard.

I understand how you must feel right now.

It's a necessary precaution for us.

You should stay home for a while.

-But I haven't done anything wrong.

-I know you didn't.

It's not something you'd do.

You’ve always been a model student,

so we all think you're innocent.

So then why should I go?

The reporters have gotten wind

of what's happening here.

The school's main office has been

receiving phone calls all morning,

asking if it's true that the suspect

in the attempted m*rder

is a student at this school.

If the reporters smell blood,

they'll surround the school

all day long just to get a story.

And they might wait outside the gates

in order to find you

and harass you for an interview.

So I think it's better for you

to stay home for a few days

until it all calms down.

If I stay home for the time being,

everyone will think I'm guilty

because I'm in hiding.

I'd much rather be here instead.

Hmm.

We're trying to keep Kwon Min-ju

and you both out of harm's way.

The victim and the suspect

both taking classes together?

Imagine how that would make us all look.

We don't want you or Min-ju

to feel unsafe.

Uh, hello. Uh…

I'm a friend of your daughter's.

I met you once,

uh, when Min-ju was at the hospital.

Oh, you're Min-ju's friend.

Yes. I was wondering

if Min-ju might be home right now.

-Min-ju is, well--

-Mom, who is it?

-Oh, it's your friend.

-Hmm?

Hey, Min-ju.

Why aren't you at school?

Is there something wrong?

-What is it, Si-heon?

-I need you to come with me.

Huh?

Oh!

Where are you going?

Hey, Min-ju, come back!

Oh my goodness!

They're holding each other's hands!

Guys like that are always…

Tell me about it.

Look, there's In-gyu!

Si-heon told me everything.

It wasn't me. I didn't do it.

I must've lost it at some point that day.

This right here is from the scene.

We were wondering if you recog--

Tell me.

You don't really think I did this, right?

Then, Min-ju, from now on,

you’re my friend as well.

I just want you to know

that I think you truly are a

very profound person,

and I am happy to have met you.

You don't believe me, Min-ju, do you?

Hey, In-gyu, come with me.

So what is it

that you wanted to say?

So, uh, it wasn't In-gyu who hit me

on the head that night, um…

You have the wrong guy.

Are you sure? Wait.

Have your memories come back?

Not yet, unfortunately.

Then, how are you so sure

it wasn't In-gyu who did this?

The hearing aid

you found at the crime scene,

it wasn't In-gyu who had left it there.

-I was the one who left it.

-You did?

Then, how did you come

into possession of his hearing aid?

See, that night was my birthday

and Si-heon and In-gyu

stopped at the store I work at.

They wanted to throw me a surprise party.

Afterwards,

I was in the middle of cleaning,

and I stumbled on In-gyu's hearing aid.

So I grabbed it, thinking

I could return it to him later at school.

Hmm, so you're telling me

that, at the time of your attack,

you were in possession of the hearing aid,

not In-gyu.

So it couldn't have been In-gyu

at the crime scene.

Yes. Um, I definitely remember finding it

and deciding to put it

in my bag before I left.

What I still don't understand is

if Si-heon was the one

who walked Min-ju back home that night,

then, In-gyu,

why did you follow them back?

Ah. In-gyu knew

he'd misplaced his hearing aid,

so he came to ask if either of us knew

where he could have misplaced it.

That's why he followed us.

Make sense?

Huh?

Oh, yeah.

So does, um, that

all make sense to you, sir?

If it's as you say,

then it explains why In-gyu followed

both of you back home. Okay.

Though the hearing aid

was found at the crime scene,

it had nothing to do

with the attack that night.

This would clear him of all wrong doing.

So In-gyu is no longer a suspect

in this investigation?

The hearing aid, the CCTV, and my case,

they all have nothing

to do with each other.

And beyond that,

there's not even circumstantial evidence,

which means that In-gyu is

no longer a suspect in all of this.

-Where did you learn to talk like that?

-Is he? Huh?

Since both of your friends,

In-gyu and Si-heon,

were with you

up until the incident in question,

they might be witnesses now.

But right, we will no longer consider

In-gyu as the prime suspect, okay?

Wow, glad it all eventually worked out.

Hey, In-gyu, how are you feeling?

How's freedom taste,

now that you're finally in the clear?

It's too late

to go back to school.

Hey, are you both feeling a little hungry?

I'm grateful, Min-ju.

Without your help, I… I wouldn't

have been able to return to school

You should be thanking Si-heon,

not me, actually.

He convinced me to do this

in the first place, so you know.

If it wasn't for Si-heon, I'd probably

still be in the dark about this.

Forget it. It was nothing.

I did what I had to do to help you, okay?

He'd help me too if I needed it.

Oh.

Actually, I wouldn't.

If you were being framed,

I would for sure keep my distance.

I'm not one for controversy.

Oh, is that so?

You were already over it, then?

You were completely falling apart.

No, I wasn't.

This is you looking at Min-ju earlier.

"You don't believe me Min-ju, do you?"

Like that.

I'm serious.

Hey, I never cried.

Food's here.

Oh my goodness.

Wow, that looks really good.

-Mmm.

-Thank you very much.

All right, everyone.

Enjoy.

Mmm.

You're putting

way too much chili powder, no?

You have to add this much

to feel the kick.

It's balances it perfectly.

I promise there's a method to all this.

Two tablespoons of chili powder,

one tablespoon of vinegar.

That's the secret,

jjajangmyeon of your wildest fantasies.

You'll see eventually. Mmm.

Don't you think

that will ruin the sauce, Yeon-jun?

I promise there's a method to all this.

Two tablespoons of chili,

one tablespoon of vinegar.

That's the secret to the yummiest

jjajangmyeon of your wildest fantasies.

-Ah.

-Wanna try some of it?

Ah, no.

-Um, is it good?

-Mmm.

Why aren't you eating?

Huh? Right.

Hey, do you wanna hear

a really funny joke?

What's that?

How do royal kings and queens

say goodbye in Norway?

How do kings say goodbye?

Viking!

Ah.

Mmm.

Here's another one.

An almond dies.

What does he become next?

Do almonds even die?

I don't know. What is it? Hmm?

Di… amond.

So lame jokes are your thing then.

Since when, huh?

It's funny, surprisingly.

Why? I thought they were good.

They were ingenious.

Didn't I just say that?

Um, anyways, eat before it gets cold.

Okay, listen up.

When an almond dies,

what does it become, huh?

Uh, I have no idea. What?

Diamond.

Huh?

It was funny, wasn't it?

-Yeah, It was amazing.

-You didn't think it was funny?

Of course not. It wasn't funny.

Ugh, you're so heartless.

Don't be so bland and boring.

That was actually the perfect joke,

you know.

Yeon-jun, why do you have

a really bad collection of dad jokes, huh?

Another joke. This will be better.

Hey, everybody, listen!

My boyfriend here

is really addicted to cringey dad jokes!

-Viking!

-Viking? That's so lame!

These days, Min-ju

always shuts herself away in her room,

listening to music on her earphones.

And she's been skipping school

way too often.

Oh, Chi-won, the other day,

I answered the door,

and a boy took Min-ju away somewhere.

What if he's a rotten child.

Do you think she's been influenced

by some bad classmates of hers?

I think you're overreacting.

I'm glad she has close friends for once.

Don't make such a fuss about it.

Oh, I can't afford to be aloof.

Please can you just speak with her?

I would ask her dad,

but we're on the verge of a divorce.

I've got no one.

I said I got no one, hmm?

I said, "Hey!" Did you hear me?

You're my brother!

Can you listen for once?

All right. Jeez, I'm sorry.

I'll speak with her when I see her.

Don't worry.

-Satisfied?

-I am.

Here's another one.

When an almond dies,

what does he become next?

Uh, I don't know. What is it?

Di… amond.

What?

No way. There's no… no way.

That was such a cheesy joke.

It's not even funny.

Then, why is it I'm laughing?

Viking.

Ah, sh*t! I guess it's a little funny.

It's a joke that grows on you, right?

Jeez! Why can't I get her out of my head?

I'm done for.

So what is it

that you wanted to talk about?

You think everything

I've been saying is crazy, so…

I never said

you were crazy at all, Min-ju.

Wait, Uncle, does that mean

you believe me then?

Well, um, let me ask you a question first.

It's because I wanna help you.

If you really are Han Jun-hee

from the year 2023, then tell me,

where is my niece,

who’s supposed to be inside that body

of yours right this instant, huh?

Min-ju is…

Tell him I'm here.

Hey, please!

Tell him that I'm here!

What?

Oh, I thought

I heard a voice talking just now.

Okay, so Min-ju is…

I don't know.

I'm in the dark about that too,

to be honest.

So you don't really know

where she is then.

Don't torment yourself by overthinking it.

Just please know this,

that we both want

the same thing, actually.

You want your sweet, kind niece, Min-ju,

to come back to you all,

and I want Min-ju's body

to be returned to her

so she can live her life.

I wanna be myself again,

Han Jun-hee from the future.

So I think we should help each other out

as much as we can, okay?

So if I decide to help you

return back to the future,

and my niece returns back

to the body that you're in,

then what will you do for us, huh?

Oh, I was a top student

in high school way back then.

So I can help by studying hard

and raise Min-ju's grades.

By then, when Min-ju comes back,

she'll have a shot

of getting into a good university

So you're saying

you'll help Min-ju get good grades?

-Uh-huh.

-And you won't skip school anymore?

Right. So, uh,

does that mean we have a deal?

Can we work together on this?

All right, all right.

I don't know, um, if you are

Han Jun-hee right now or Kwon Min-ju.

All I know is you promised to work hard

at school and be responsible again.

I'll help you, and I'll try to believe

everything you tell me.

JULY MOCK EXAMS

I can get by in other classes.

But I really suck at math though.

Wait a minute.

What if I end up sabotaging her future?

I need better grades or else…

She has to graduate.

No, just listen to me. She will.

-Min-ju?

-But there's no way Min-ju will do it.

-Just ask her.

-I'll go alone.

Here, I'll come with you. Just go!

Hey, Min-ju.

So we're playing basketball in P.E.

Losers buy the winners hamburgers.

But our class is one player short for now.

So do you think

you wanna play with us?

You don't have to be a good player at all.

We just need someone

who is willing to work hard.

It won't take too long.

Can you help us out?

Okay.

I told you

Min-ju wouldn't want to join us, didn't I?

Wait a minute.

You want to play with us, Min-ju?

Mm-hmm. I do. Why?

Until now, you never joined

our clubs or after school sports,

spring festivals, none of it.

But now, Min-ju, you actually wanna join?

Mmm.

I think it's best

if I try to become more proactive.

And I love basketball.

Seriously, thanks for coming to me.

You got this!

In-gyu!

He's so freaking good!

Da-hyeon, go make your move.

Oh, that's refreshing.

Hey, now's your chance, huh?

-Come on.

-What are waiting for? Go.

Go, go, go.

Nam Si-heon.

Here have some.

Thank you very much.

I was wondering…

So, later this week,

do you have any plans?

-Got to see this!

-Quickly.

Hurry up!

Hey, Ji-hun.

What is it? Why is everyone running?

Girls' basketball. They're on right now.

And Min-ju's kicking a*s.

You can be serious.

Yes, it's really Min-ju.

She's been dominating

the other class with three-pointers.

She's the best player on the court.

Hey, thanks again for the water.

Hey, Nam Si-heon!

Right here!

That's right!

Come on! Hey focus!

I know I've said this already, but she

seems totally different. Don't you think?

Is that really our Kwon Min-ju out there?

I don't know what's been happening

to Min-ju lately.

Oh, she got a steal.

She's stealing the ball!

But how did she suddenly get so good?

She normally pretends to be sick

to avoid going to gym class?

Yeah, but look at her now.

She's become really good at this.

Hey, has Min-ju

always been this pretty?

No kidding. I never noticed before

because she always keeps her head down,

but she's actually hot.

Hey, Min-ju!

You got this!

Go for it!

Go, Min-ju! You got this, yeah!

Kwon Min-ju! Kwon Min-ju!

Keep going you got this! The ball's yours!

Has Min-ju always been

that good at sports?

She seems

to have gotten prettier lately as well.

Her face has always been pretty, I guess.

She just never made much effort before.

-Kwon Min-ju! Kwon Min-ju!

-Oh, so sorry.

That's it! Kwon Min-ju!

Yeah, keep moving! You got this!

Stop yelling.

Why don't you join me instead?

We're getting hamburgers if we win.

Hey, Min-ju, get her. Get her!

You got this!

Kwon Min-ju!

-Min-ju!

-Oh!

That was amazing Min-ju! Great shot!

Hey, did you see that?

Did you see that shot?

I hope you're going to stay on the team.

You must be hungry.

What do you want to eat?

In that case,

I think I'd like some, uh, pizza pie!

-Pizza?

-Yep.

-We'll get it for you.

-All right.

-Wait here.

-Thanks.

-Oh, the line. Come on! Hurry up!

-Oh, why is this line so long?

What is it?

Why are you looking at me

with that expression?

You're not the real Kwon Min-ju,

are you, now?

Huh?

No one can play basketball

that good all of a sudden.

You need to explain yourself.

Ah, so that's what this is all about.

Is there something else going on with you?

When I used to talk to you,

you hardly spoke back to me at all, huh?

It seems like you've taken on

another identity now.

Oh, seriously, Si-heon.

Don't make this into such a big deal, hmm?

No, I'm with him on this.

You've changed

ever since you had that accident.

Uh…

Since you guys seem to have caught on,

I'll tell you

why I've been acting like this.

So as you've noticed,

my personality has completely changed.

It's all because my plan

is to bait the culprit into a trap.

If I draw more attention to myself,

he'll show his face.

You must've gone completely insane.

This whole time we've been trying

to avoid the culprit,

and now, you want him to notice you?

When you think about it,

my attacker is on the lookout for someone

that's probably timid and scared.

So that means

he thinks I won't say anything

even if I get my memory back.

But what will happen

when that person finds out

I now have a new personality, right?

Who knows what I might do?

He'll be scared to do anything.

And that's when we'll start a rumor

to make him worried.

Hey, everyone. Did you hear Min-ju knows

who attacked her that night?

Uh, no, no way.

Sure,

that might get the attacker's attention,

but it'll put you more at risk.

I get that you want

to find out who did it, but

can't you just let the police handle this?

Also, he's probably not watching you 24/7.

It would be highly unlikely.

He might not even be

paying attention at all.

Uh…

Still, I think the culprit

is hiding somewhere nearby by our school.

How would you know that?

Well, according to Min-ju's memories…

Uh, I mean, I know from my memories

that the person

must go to this high school.

-What?

-Min-ju, did your memories return?

Not all of them.

The details are incomplete.

But I remember what he was wearing still.

The person who attacked me that night,

I'm pretty certain

he was wearing our school uniform.

Why have you been keeping that

from us, huh? You're telling me…

You're saying the culprit has…

has probably been on our campus

watching us every day?

Yes, exactly.

That's why we need to catch him

before he makes another move on us.

I wonder if the culprit

might be connected to the person

who will k*ll Kwon Min-ju in 1998.

All right,

these are the photos for the week,

including our basketball game,

so come up and claim what you want.

Let me see.

-Stop pushing!

-Hey, hey, hey!

Write your name on the back

of any photos you want copies of, okay?

-I want every photo of Si-heon.

-So do I.

Hey,

that's a nice picture of Min-ju.

Oh, you're right. We'll ask them

to make copies of only Min-ju's photos.

Perfect. Let's write our names on these.

There aren't many good photos to choose.

They're mostly

a bunch of photos of Min-ju.

-Get pictures of Si-heon, why don't you?

-Why would I?

Well, everyone knows

you have a big crush on him, right?

No, I don't!

Oh my goodness.

Why are you screaming at me?

Hey, I'm sorry.

Hey, Da-hyeon.

Yeah, I really want to talk to her.

Oh, there she is! Give me a second.

Hey, Min-ju.

Hi. I'm Seo Hyeon-uk in Class Four.

Hi.

You were really good

at playing basketball.

I saw everything. Bounce, bounce, sh**t!

Oh.

You saw that. Well, thanks.

Here. This is for you.

-I got you a straw too.

-Thank you.

Do you like this drink?

Actually, just so you know,

I'm lactose intolerant.

-Oh, what's that?

-Oh, uh…

Next time, I'll have some juice instead.

-Juice! Orange juice?

-Yup. Sure.

Next time, let's get it together.

-All right then.

-Yeah? You're serious?

-Yeah.

-See you later!

-See you!

-I'll bring OJ!

Ah! Hey, what?

Hey, a very nice person gave that me.

What are you doing?

What if that drink could've been

from the person after you?

You should be more aware, okay?

Weren't you the one who said

that the attacker was from our campus?

It's not that guy.

Well, are you sure?

But your memory hasn't come back yet,

remember?

That boy was just trying

to give me something nice.

-He's not a criminal. I'm certain.

-You don't know that.

So, what? You've become a detective now?

-I'm sure it's not Seo Hyeon-uk, okay?

-Oh, I see.

I'm glad that you know his name already.

Are you interested?

Well, he is quite cute, but, um,

he doesn't have that extra something.

-What kind of guy is your type then?

-You wanna know what my type is?

Uh…

I really like someone

mature and confident, um,

who can take care of me

without making a fuss about anything,

and someone who's always

by my side when I'm having a hard time.

Someone with whom, at first,

you don't realize you are in love with,

but you know it's hiding inside of you.

Then, bam, we're quite in love.

So that's my type.

Hmm.

Hmm.

What? What're you staring at?

It's 'cause I know him.

You're talking about that boyfriend

from your dreams, aren't you?

Why? Is that funny to you?

You still get butterflies when you see me,

because I remind you

of that Yeon-jun guy, right?

You're completely deranged,

aren't you?

Total butterflies.

I can see it all over you!

Hey, I don't want to talk to you anymore!

Butterflies?

Please, you sound ridiculous. Jeez!

Hey, Min-ju! I don't mind at all.

Hey, just get lost!

JUNG'S SNACK BAR

I'm back.

Oh, welcome, Si-heon.

Come in. Hurry. I made some food.

-Eat.

-Sounds good.

Grandma, is it okay

if I eat something before dinner?

No, we have to go home soon.

You'll be too full for dinner.

Just one, please?

No, Jun-hee.

You already had one yesterday

and the day before.

That child is always asking for more.

My goodness, I don't know

what to do with her.

Hmm.

Sh.

Sh.

-Hey, Min-ju, let's walk together.

-Hi!

Oh, hi.

Oh, after school, we're going

to the comic book store.

-Wanna tag along?

-Sure, sounds great.

Oh, wait. I can't.

I gotta be at home tonight.

My parents said so.

Why?

'Cause we're getting

our report cards today.

Just in case I need to lay low.

Oh, report cards?

I'd forgotten about that.

Our teacher could just hand them out

if he wanted.

But instead, he posts

our grades up for everyone.

So it's embarrassing

that everyone gets to see our grades.

-How annoying.

-All of our grades go up on the wall?

Yeah.

-All of them, you said?

-Every single one.

Oh, look! They're up already!

They really posted them. Oh no.

Sorry. Excuse me. Excuse me.

Kwon Min-ju, Kwon Min-ju,

Kwon Min-ju, Kwon Min-ju…

KWON MIN-JU

Ugh, 131st.

I really screwed up mathematics.

Hey, In-gyu is first

in the whole grade again.

Huh?

And look, his best friend, Si-heon,

is in fifth.

RESULTS OF JULY 1998 MOCK EXAMS

JUNG IN-GYU, NAM SI-HEON

What? Are they both

really that good at studying?

They've always gotten good grades,

to be honest. Yeah.

I think In-gyu does nothing but study,

so I guess it's fair, actually.

Oh, I'm surprised Si-heon

made it to the top five this time,

because he never really puts in

any effort, so, huh…

He was probably born a genius to start.

I envy him.

Ah, I'm so tired.

Why are we always asked to do this

only when we are high up on the roster?

Nam Si-heon.

So, uh…

Yeah?

Hey, Min-ju, what did you need?

Oh? I was…

I was, uh…

Actually, just do what you were doing.

Hey, In-gyu, so, uh,

you must be really smart.

I saw your scores on the wall today.

I was pretty lucky. You're really kind.

Hey, no need to be humble.

Since my accident,

I've struggled with learning mathematics.

It's a bit overwhelming, you see.

And I figured,

since we're really close friends that, uh…

Okay, I'll help you out.

Oh?

But I haven't made my request yet.

You need help studying math,

is that right?

I'll help you

with whatever subject you want.

You will?

In-gyu, really,

you're such an amazing person.

Oh, look at all these leaves.

It's such a mess!

Ugh.

Si-heon, why don't you study

with the both of us?

-My math skills are great.

-Well, not math, but how about English?

You need to work on that.

You said something about learning it

before winter break of next year.

I haven't told anyone.

Even In-gyu doesn't know

I'm moving to America just yet,

so please don't tell him anything, okay?

What's happening after winter break?

You planning something?

Ah, I told Min-ju earlier that, uh,

I'm spending time at a local cram school

to study my English skills, actually.

But your English is good.

Yes, it is.

My grammar is pretty good,

but my listening comprehension is bad.

It's important for the CSAT, you know?

Yeah, that's right. That's right.

That's what I was trying to say.

Listening skills are important.

So how about we start

studying together later this week, uh-huh?

-All right then.

-Great.

Then, I, um… I'll be on my way.

Ugh, what? I missed?

Huh? Hey! We were here first.

Let's just get out of here.

But everyone knows

it's first come, first served.

Hey, please move.

Hey, squirt, leave

while I'm feeling generous.

We're not going anywhere.

Why are you the one with an attitude here

if we're in the right?

Seriously? Hey, get lost, huh?

Hey, maybe you should go.

They were waiting in line first.

So it's only fair.

Ah, sh**t.

You two better get out of here.

Do you wanna play?

Ah! You won!

Wow, you're good at this, aren't you?

That was fun. Thanks.

Hey, wait. Thank you for the food earlier.

Did you know him already?

Yes, he was at the shop

with rice cakes outside.

He gave one to me.

Hey, wait! My name is Han Jun-hee. Huh?

Han Jun-hee! Don't forget that, all right?

Han Jun-hee?

Where do I know that from?

Grammar, foreign language,

social studies, science.

What's this? Mathematics?

Why did you do so poorly, Do-hun?

Honey, this won't look good

on your college application.

Then, why don't you apply?

This is unacceptable! These grades

won't get you into any college.

Even if you were to get in,

you still have to study hard

just to guarantee yourself

a decent career!

Oh goodness! Oh dear!

My head hurts.

I'm home.

Hey, you!

You got your report card today, right?

Uh…

Is this for real?

Min-ju, I can't believe what I'm seeing.

You're raked 131st?

Your grades improved so much.

-Huh?

-Min-ju, how?!

I always knew you had it in you.

Oh! Oh! Oh! So… so this is good?

Is this good? It sounds like

you're really happy with this.

Of course! I'm so very excited!

I had zero expectations

given your injuries.

How did you jump ahead 100 spots higher

in your class rank?

Huh? A hundred spots higher, you said?

Just how bad was she at studying?

My dearest daughter,

I am so incredibly proud of you!

You see what happens

when you try your best every day

and do your homework and study very hard?

I also put in time,

and I studied very hard as well.

You only read comics books

and waste your potential.

You little…

I shouldn't. Hmm. I must be understanding.

You should learn

by following Min-ju's example.

You just haven't given it your all yet.

I know you can do better, right?

I'll put in more effort, okay?

Oh, you two are great.

I love you both, truly!

I'm gonna make enough money for you two

so you can study hard

and get into a great university. Mmm…

I want you to be able

to do whatever you want.

The world is yours.

Oh, look at that.

I'm running late for work.

Oh…

Oh, right.

Your grades.

I almost forgot.

Here is some cash as a reward.

Some cash?

Take it. Do whatever you want with it.

Thank you so much, Mom.

Don't thank me, please.

I should be thanking you, Min-ju.

I'm going to work now.