01x06 - The Silent, Ever-Present Fool

[bunniefuu]

[theme song playing]

[in English]

♪ You're driving alone at night ♪

♪ You're driving alone at night ♪

Deep in the silence

♪ But it doesn't mean you're lost ♪

♪ And I'll tell you what ♪

♪ We're on the train ♪

♪ I promise I'll be where you are ♪

♪ If any thought is against you ♪

♪ With you, I am starting over ♪

♪ We're learning to walk again ♪

[song concludes]

OUR UNWRITTEN SEOUL

[in Korean] I

I liked you too.

[gentle music playing]

h*-su.

I liked you too!

You're drunk.

Let's pretend you didn't say any of that.

[Mi-ji] Hey, h*-su.

Why are you always so difficult?

What's going on?

Just say it.

Who do you like right now?

I also

EPISODE 6

THE SILENT, EVER-PRESENT FOOL

[music concludes]

[exhales]

What the

Why am I here?

[lively quirky music playing]

[h*-su] Mi-rae.

I liked you too! Darn it. Yes, you!

[gasps] Holy crap!

Duson The person you like

Hey, just say it.

I also

Oh! Oh, darn it.

Why did I say those things as Mi-rae?

But wait.

"Also"?

Did he mean, "I also like you"?

Jeez. What happened after that?

Come on, think!

- [door lock beeping]

- [gasps]

- [door lock chimes]

- [door opens]

- [door closes]

- [Mi-ji clears throat]

[music concludes]

You're up.

Yes.

How did I end up sleeping here last night?

You should've sent me home if I was drunk.

Do you really think I didn't try to?

Anyway, sorry for the trouble.

My bad.

Here, take this.

[soft quirky music playing]

I never thought I'd buy a hangover cure

first thing in the morning.

[Mi-ji] Why is he being low-key nice?

Is it because I said I liked him?

- What?

- [Mi-ji] Hey.

Let me ask you something.

Did I do anything stupid last night?

Like what?

When I get drunk,

I say things I don't mean,

but I sound like I do.

It's gotten me into trouble before.

So I just wanted to check.

I'm not sure what you mean exactly.

You said a lot last night.

You know, things like outrageous lies

or maybe a love confession.

If I said I liked you or whatever,

please don't take it the wrong way

and make things awkward between us.

So you remember up to that part.

Even if I said more after that,

I didn't mean any of it.

I don't see you that way at all.

You're just another person to me.

Maybe an old classmate at best.

That's it.

[h*-su] Looks like

you don't remember much after that.

Don't worry.

What?

I've already sorted things out,

so you don't need to worry.

Well, then Okay.

Wait. Sorted what out exactly?

What else happened after that?

What now?

I think we need to clear up some things.

Even if it's a little embarrassing,

we should both know what happened.

That way, if there's anything to explain,

we can talk it out.

- [h*-su] Mi-rae.

- What?

Shouldn't you go to work?

[music concludes]

[Mi-ji] My phone.

Hey, what time is it?

Don't you have a clock?

[gasps] Holy crap!

[soft pensive music playing]

EASY MORNING

HANGOVER CURE

[door opens]

Yu Mi-rae isn't here yet?

- [music fades]

- She went to the restroom.

She's never around when you need her.

I need some copies made.

I can do it.

The copying, I mean.

Oh, sure.

[quirky music playing]

I don't have my phone and wallet.

- Where are they?

- I got them. Here.

[Mi-ji] Thank you.

Oh! My bag.

- I'll drop it off for you later.

- What?

- Or else they'll know you're late.

- Really?

- Okay, then.

- I called a cab. It's waiting downstairs.

What? Thanks. I'll get going.

[door lock chimes]

[door lock chimes]

[quirky music continues]

- [Gyeong-min] What are you doing?

- Hi, Mr. Shin.

- [music concludes]

- Making your bathroom break public?

- Mind your manners.

- Yes, sir.

- [Tae-i] Mr. Shin.

- [in English] Thank you.

[in Korean] Sorry you had to do

someone else's work.

- If you're ready, let's go.

- [Gyeong-min] Yes, sir.

Where are you going?

You're coming too.

Me? Where

Me?

We've secured

about 62% of the land so far.

The key challenge

is still the Aesim Shopping Center,

so we're in talks

with the merchants' association

Yes?

What about the buildings next to it?

How many have we secured?

Uh

Well, as of now

So far we've secured

- It's 79%.

- [intriguing music playing]

It's 79%.

I think securing the sites next to it

will be even more challenging.

What kind of residential units

are in the other buildings?

The residential units

The area is 83.6% general residential,

all with less than seven floors

I'm not asking for percentages.

What kind of housing are they?

[Gyeong-min clears throat] Right.

- Well

- There are two single-family homes,

and the rest are multi-unit buildings.

That's what I thought.

I figured there'd be multi-unit buildings.

[mouths] I see.

Multiple owners means more conflict

and more chances of a holdout.

Will everyone be moved out

before construction?

We're preparing a meeting with

the residents to keep things on schedule.

If a meeting were enough,

I wouldn't be worried.

Do you really think it's possible?

If it's the multi-unit buildings

you're worried about,

I already checked.

They're in the process of moving out.

You went there just to check?

- [Mi-ji] Not really.

- [music concludes]

I'm in charge of a restaurant nearby,

so I just happened to notice.

[CEO] A restaurant?

Wait, are you in charge

of Rosa Restaurant?

Yes.

What's your name?

Oh, I'm

I'm Yu Mi-rae, a Senior Specialist.

[mellow quirky music playing]

[mellow quirky music continues]

[sighs contently]

NEW HQ PROJECT REPOR

So all that work

wasn't for nothing after all.

Hmm?

Jeez

SORRY I MADE YOU GO THROUGH THIS ALONE

BUT I'M ALWAYS THINKING OF YOU - SY

[music fades]

[employee 1] Ta-da.

Is this from overseas?

"Sang-yeong Park."

Mr. Park sent it as a gift

before returning home.

- [gasps]

- [employee 2] Ah.

- Wow.

- He must be coming back soon.

I bet he'll be back next month.

[employee 3] Look, they have our initials.

TO MI-JEONG, FROM SY

Oh my.

He really knows how to pick the best gift.

[intriguing music playing]

- [employee 2] Goodness.

- [employee 3] Wow.

Sang-yeong?

[Mi-rae]

Mr. Park, why are you doing this?

If you do this,

I'll look like the problem.

- If this is about before

- [Sang-yeong] Ms. Yu.

People are watching.

We should keep some boundaries.

And we shouldn't meet in private anymore.

[Ok-hui] Why is she keeping

the door closed?

Mi-ji, why are you still in bed?

What about the farm?

[Mi-rae] I quit.

What?

Hey, did you quit

because of what I said before?

[Mi-rae] I just quit.

Let me sleep a bit longer.

Gyeong-gu's here with the delivery.

Aren't you coming out?

Later.

Ms. Kim, this ramyeon is on me.

- [Ok-hui] Hey, Gyeong-gu.

- Yes?

Is something up with her?

- [whispers] What do you mean?

- Nothing.

It's just that she's been down all day.

She even quit the farm.

- She quit the strawberry farm?

- Yes.

Wow, Mi-ji.

You really are loyal.

The strawberry farm guy and the jam?

I knew it all meant nothing.

You can be our assistant deputy manager.

Mi-ji!

What's with her?

Why don't you take her out

for some fresh air or something?

[Gyeong-gu] All right, I guess.

Just let her be for a while.

[rock music playing on radio]

Man.

[in English] Hi!

[in Korean] What are you doing,

- stacking all this out here?

- [music volume lowers]

- Well

- Yes?

It's annoying going back and forth

to the storage area.

You know that fine dining places

manage tasks down to the second, right?

[Il-lam] You really find

creative ways to waste time.

Hurry and put them inside.

What if the typhoon floods the whole farm?

It's freezing. What typhoon?

What kind of farmer

doesn't check the weather?

A big typhoon is hitting

the central region this weekend.

You should check

if the embankment is okay,

otherwise this whole road

might end up underwater.

If it floods, it floods.

[Il-lam] Don't talk nonsense.

Do it while I'm here.

We've got sand right here.

Just tell Mi-ji

to bring some extra sacks on her way.

She quit.

Quit Mi-ji quit? Why?

[exhales]

Knowing you, I wondered

how she lasted that long.

Then go get the sacks yourself

- before I change my mind.

- [Se-jin] It's fine.

We're the only farm on this side

of the river, so it doesn't matter.

Will you swim out of here when it floods?

If the bridge breaks,

you're stranded here, genius.

So what? Did the bridge

k*ll my grandfather?

[music volume rises]

[Il-lam] So you're not fixing

the embankment today?

[birds chirping]

[quirky pensive music playing]

SOBER UP!

SPARKLING GRAPEFRUI

[Mi-ji] Just say it.

Who do you like right now?

I also

Yes?

I also want to say it.

But not now. Not when you're like this.

- What?

- Wait.

Let's talk when you sober up.

What?

- [music fades]

- [heartbeat thumping]

[tender music plays]

[h*-su grunts]

[music fades]

[sighs]

[exhales]

Why did I close my eyes?

[cell phone buzzing]

PARK JI-YUN

Hey, Ji-yun.

What? Slow down.

[soft pop music playing over speakers]

[camera shutter clicks]

- [camera beeps]

- [camera shutter clicks]

Didn't you say

it was urgent and important?

It is urgent and important.

I can't take photos

and do everything myself.

- You could've come with someone else.

- Hey.

Focus. You might break the heart.

You're right.

It didn't have to be you.

But I told you last time

that I'd make sure

you have a good time.

This shot came out great.

Do you want to see it?

I guess you really like this job.

Me?

That was random. Why?

It just seems like you enjoy it.

Well, I do like

new and interesting things.

The job itself isn't bad.

But it feels like

it's just about chasing trends.

I'm thinking about moving somewhere

with more long-term potential.

- Are you free tomorrow?

- I have plans in the afternoon.

Then let's grab lunch before that.

Sorry.

I just realized I have something

in the morning too.

Come on. Have lunch with me.

The place I want to go to

only takes reservations for two or more.

Go with your coworkers.

I don't even know much about food.

It's awkward with people from work.

Please?

[sighs]

Just lunch, then.

I really do have plans in the afternoon.

Hey, h*-su.

What?

You're surprisingly easy to convince.

- That's not

- Whatever. No take-backs.

We're meeting tomorrow, okay?

[sighs]

[cell phone buzzes]

[h*-su] I've got your bag.

I'll come by your office.

[Mi-ji] Just say it.

- I also

- [soft quirky music playing]

I've already sorted things out,

so you don't need to worry.

What on earth could've happened

for him to say it's all sorted?

[groans]

What did I do last night?

[music concludes]

Come on, brain. Give me something!

- [Ji-yun] Mi-rae!

- [gasps softly]

[Mi-ji] Oh

How come you two came together?

We were nearby

We had dinner together,

and I tagged along to see you.

Here's your bag.

Right.

[in English] Thank you.

[sighs, in Korean]

Being here brings back memories.

You don't need to borrow

my shoes today, right?

What shoes?

Interview day, remember?

Don't act like you don't know.

Ah, the shoes. Right.

Why is there always a line at that place?

AEWOL CROQUETTE

That place was only on Jeju.

I guess they opened one here.

Want to check it out?

Now?

Weren't you going back to work?

[Ji-yun] It'll just be a quick stop.

Mi-rae, we'll get going.

- [Mi-ji] Okay.

- [Ji-yun] Let's go.

You're coming

to the hospital tomorrow, right?

[Mi-ji] Yes.

See you there.

All right. Bye.

What the heck, h*-su?

Did you sort things out because of her?

HIGH-QUALITY STRAWBERRY

GROWING GUIDE DRAF

DAILY FARM LOG

EMPTY TRASH

[gentle music playing]

No. I can't let you go like this.

I should at least know why.

Don't dodge it with something vague

like "it's my problem."

Let me know what's wrong!

There are rumors.

People are getting

the wrong idea about us.

That's ridiculous

Are you seriously quitting

because of that?

Because of stupid rumors

people are spreading for fun?

[sighs]

You can just deny it.

Wouldn't it look weirder

to quit over some rumors?

I'm getting rid of the reason

for the gossip.

People who get swayed by gossip

don't care about the truth anyway.

You're the one getting swayed

the most right now.

Those rumors are fake.

But those strawberries are real.

You're saying something fake

is more important than something real.

Fine.

Thank you for everything.

Take care.

[gentle music continues]

[sighs]

[cell phone buzzing]

- Hey.

- [Mi-ji] What are you doing?

- [music fades]

- Nothing much. Everything okay?

Just the usual.

Same old stuff at work.

How have you been, Mi-rae?

You know, I realized

I always talk about myself,

but I never ask how you're doing.

What do you do besides visiting Grandma?

I just

worked at the strawberry farm.

That 200,000-won-a-day job?

No way. You worked on a farm?

How was it?

It's helped me to eat and sleep better.

- [soft music playing]

- And it stopped me from overthinking.

[Mi-ji] That's good.

Getting your body moving

helps clear your mind.

Hang in there until I come down.

I'll take over when I get back.

- I quit.

- Why?

I just started wondering what I was doing.

You're over there

dealing with my problems,

and I'm here running away from reality.

[Mi-ji] So what if you are?

It's not like I have it that bad.

The impact is different for you and me.

I'm fine.

I've been feeling anxious.

The fact that I'm worrying again

might mean I'm getting back to normal.

As for me,

I'm only here until you're okay.

We can switch back anytime.

But if you're only saying this

because you're worried about me,

I can manage a bit longer.

But are you really okay?

It's just,

I don't think it matters where I am.

I'm still the same.

[Mi-ji inhales]

You've been saying "just" a lot.

Something's fishy.

Are you sure you're okay to come back?

What about the resignation letter?

I'll write it.

Actually, let's end this next week.

What? Next week?

You want to switch next week?

Yes. I was thinking of going back

around then anyway.

We can switch sooner if you want.

No, it's fine. Let's do it next week.

Okay. Get some rest.

- [sighs]

- [music fades]

Next week?

- There's nothing I can do as Mi-rae.

- [upbeat pop music playing over speakers]

[Mi-ji inhales deeply]

As for h*-su,

I'll settle things for real

once I'm back to myself next week.

Whatever happens, happens.

[breathes deeply]

First, I need to clean up the mess I made

before Mi-rae comes back.

DELETE TEXTS, HAIR APPOINTMEN

TALK TO TAE-I

[inhales deeply]

What do I do with this one?

NEW HQ PROJEC

She'll be so mad at me

for not staying put.

[breathes deeply]

What are you looking at?

Oh, it's nothing.

Wait.

How come you're not eating

at the cafeteria today?

[gasps] No way.

You didn't follow me here, did you?

[scoffs]

[Mi-ji clears throat]

Hey, Tae-i.

The other day, you asked

if I knew Mr. Park was in charge

of the new HQ project when I took it on.

Why did you ask?

I didn't mean to accuse you or anything.

I was just worried.

About what?

I'm just curious what others think.

I figured working with Mr. Park

might be uncomfortable for you.

But if you're okay with it,

then that's all that matters.

No need to avoid him

just because it's awkward.

So don't mind what I said.

Okay.

[exhales]

[cell phone buzzes]

Who are you texting

that's making you smile?

[chuckles softly]

Wait, are you seeing someone?

It's not like that.

It's the old classmate

from the triple blind date.

The lawyer from Wongeun?

The silent, cool guy?

- [chuckles softly]

- Oh!

[employee 1] What should we eat?

[employee 2] Is it true

they're not renewing Ji-yun's contract?

[employee 3] The team leader said

they're doing open recruitment.

[employee 2] That's kind of harsh.

Still, thanks to us,

she landed a lawyer boyfriend.

- Maybe that's a silver lining.

- [chuckles]

Is she really seeing a lawyer? Wow.

[gasps] Does he know she's on contract?

[employee 1] He does, actually.

We told him at the blind date,

before she arrived.

- [elevator dings]

- [employee 1] The elevator's here.

[pensive music playing]

[music fades]

Aren't you going to take a photo?

Why did you come today?

Because I asked you to?

You said you felt awkward

coming with your coworkers.

So was it out of pity?

I thought I was teasing you,

but it was the other way around.

- What do you mean?

- You knew.

That I was on contract.

I bet you were laughing on the inside.

I didn't know you knew,

and I was out here

acting like I was some big shot.

Does that matter?

I knew you'd say that.

It probably doesn't seem important to you.

You don't care what other people think,

because you don't have to.

Maybe it's because

I'm not as successful as you,

but I can't ignore what others think.

Since no one really sees me for who I am,

I just go along

with what people want to see.

That's why I didn't mention it.

If anyone knew I was on contract,

would they even care to look at me?

You're unbelievable, though.

If you knew, you should've just told me.

[sighs]

Now I'm too embarrassed about lying

to ask you to meet up again.

I even boasted about

making sure you'd have a good time.

[inhales]

But at least you had fun

watching me, right?

Look.

I get what you're saying, but

I never thought you lied.

I don't see why anyone

has to mention being on contract.

You love your job and work hard.

That's not a lie.

And I don't ignore what others think.

I'm just awkward.

[gentle music playing]

It's not a choice.

I can't do things like you do.

That's why I didn't realize

how you would feel.

I didn't think you'd feel deceived

just because I didn't say anything.

If I hurt your feelings,

I'm sorry.

[chuckles softly]

What are you, a fool?

Why are you apologizing? [chuckles]

The more I get to know you,

the stranger you seem.

Hey.

Photo first!

[giggles]

[music fades]

Did Mi-ji say anything to you?

[Wol-sun] What?

About what?

Anything.

She's been acting strange lately.

What if she stays holed up

in her room again?

[breathes deeply]

Ask her to come and see you.

Say you miss her.

She won't say no to you.

Mi-ji

wouldn't do that.

- [pensive music playing]

- Gosh.

How do you know?

What if giving her space

only makes her worse?

She promised me.

Mi-ji won't do that anymore.

- [softly] She won't.

- Gosh.

We can never see eye to eye.

The owner of Rosa Restaurant

is hospitalized,

so we're waiting for her to recover

before scheduling another meeting.

If possible, I'd like to

speak with the owner alone.

[inhales deeply] That might be difficult.

She barely agreed to have a meeting.

Who's in charge of Rosa Restaurant?

That'd be me.

[Chung-gu] Come on.

You didn't convince her.

Who's doing the work?

Ah.

She'll be off the project soon.

Why?

The previous person in charge

is coming back from overseas training.

And those two are not on good terms.

I'd like to meet the employee privately.

Right now.

[door opens]

[intriguing music playing]

How did you know

the whistleblower was my classmate?

[chuckles]

Sorry to bother you.

I'm Lee Chung-gu, the attorney

helping with the Rosa Restaurant case.

Hello, I'm Yu Mi-rae

from the Planning Strategy Team.

You must have met

Ms. Kim Ro-sa several times.

Have you gotten close?

I've seen her a lot, so yes,

compared to when I first met her.

How about Mr. Lee h*-su?

Since he's her representative,

I'd imagine you'd see him even more.

- [music fades]

- If you're asking if we've gotten close,

we already knew each other

from high school.

Really? Was it a coincidence?

- Or did you introduce them?

- No. [chuckles]

Why would I go out of my way

to make things complicated?

They had their own ties.

I see.

You seem honest.

I feel like I can trust you.

[chuckles softly]

About the new HQ project,

I heard you might step down

over some tension with someone.

If I took him out of the picture,

would you take the lead?

What do you mean?

Relax. Speak your mind.

I don't really know anything

about the office politics here.

All I need is to acquire the restaurant,

and I think you're

the perfect fit for this job.

[tense music playing]

CONFIDENTIAL

NEW HQ AND LRT LINE INTEGRATION PROJEC

[page rustling]

They're building an LRT station

at the new HQ site?

Yes, you'll see the details there.

The location of Rosa Restaurant

is crucial.

Very few people know about this.

If this information gets out,

things could get messy.

Then why are you telling me

Because you're in charge.

You should know the gravity of your work.

Obviously, this is confidential.

You can't tell anyone.

Not the owner, not your team,

and not your family.

And not your old classmate

you ran into by chance.

[exhales]

CONFIDENTIAL

[music fades]

[sighs]

SEOUL SAEWON MEDICAL CENTER

[Ro-sa] He's not here yet?

Tell him we'll go on our own.

He said he already left.

Why is h*-su taking so long?

I was only in the hospital

for a few days, and look at all this.

- Let me carry one.

- No way.

Come on. Stop fussing over me.

Seriously, no.

[Ro-sa grumbles softly]

You still need to be careful.

[Ro-sa] Gosh.

And

things have been hectic lately,

so I didn't get a chance to say this.

Thank you.

Pardon?

[loudly] I said, "Thank you."

When I threw out my back that day,

I figured I'd have the worst luck

and starve to death lying there.

No one was going to check on me,

so I thought about

biting my tongue to end it.

Then you showed up.

If I'd known,

I wouldn't have been so mean to you.

But how could I have known?

Anyway, you saved me.

Thank you.

There's no need to thank me.

I'm sorry.

[chuckles] Sorry for what?

Well

I mean Actually

Sorry we're late.

Ms. Ro-sa, please get in.

Hello, ma'am.

- [soft pensive music playing]

- [Ji-yun] Hey, Mi-rae.

Hey.

Why did you bring Ji-yun? It's awkward.

She offered to give

your great-aunt a ride. I couldn't say no.

How did you even

[door opens]

- [whispers] Quiet.

- [music fades]

What are you two whispering about?

We were talking

about where to put this

so it's easy to read.

Should I leave it here?

No, it's better to stick it up here.

POST-CHOLECYSTECTOMY PRECAUTIONS

Oh!

Is this you when you were young?

Oh, you still look like your old self.

Of course I do.

I may have aged, but I'm still me.

Hmm. "Ro-sa and Sang-wol."

Oh!

So the "Sang-wol" in "The Sea of Sang-wol"

was a person?

Wait. Is she Sang-wol?

Is it okay to leave your friend alone?

- Shouldn't you go downstairs?

- I'll go check on her.

No, don't.

Let me. I'll go.

You can put this up.

I don't mind going.

[door opens]

[camera shutter clicks]

- [camera shutter clicks]

- Why are you taking so many pictures?

Because I love it here.

I've only seen retro-themed places,

but this place is real.

Where's h*-su?

Upstairs. He'll be down soon.

You've been seeing him a lot.

What? Does it bother you?

No, I'm just saying you see him a lot.

What do you think of h*-su?

h*-su is just h*-su. What do you mean?

Are you interested in him?

I want to give it a shot with him.

I wanted to check with you.

[soft pensive music playing]

[sighs] Do whatever you want.

Why do you care what I think?

You know,

we always wanted the same things.

College, jobs

You always got

everything I desperately wished for.

I tried everything to get into KFMC,

but you got in half-heartedly

after quitting the civil service exam.

Would you have applied there

if I hadn't pushed you to?

Honestly?

You're right.

Anyway, you're doing well now,

so it all worked out.

I'm on contract.

It's about to end,

so I'll be unemployed soon.

[chuckles]

And for some reason,

I just didn't want to tell you, Mi-rae.

I wanted to pretend

I was doing just as well.

It's all just insecurity, I guess.

So this time, I'm calling dibs.

I don't want to lose h*-su too.

Why do you like h*-su?

At first, he got my attention

because he's a lawyer.

But I don't know

He seems so cold and indifferent,

but he's actually gentle,

tender-hearted, awkward,

and surprisingly

kind of

Foolish, right?

[Ji-yun chuckling] Yes, he is.

He's way too soft.

He's so mysterious.

That makes me want

to get to know him better.

And see what's going on inside him.

What?

Do I sound childish?

No. It sounds very mature.

[Ji-yun chuckles] What?

Are you teasing me?

No.

I mean it.

I like how honest you are.

[Mi-ji] That being said

[music fades]

You two go ahead.

I have to stop by somewhere.

Okay, Mi-rae.

Stay on the main roads.

h*-su.

[h*-su] Okay.

[soft pensive music playing]

[Mi-ji] What is this feeling?

It's like I've lost

before the fight began.

We spent ten years out of sync.

Is our timing off again?

[sighs] I just need one more week.

I never really

got to talk to him as myself.

But even if I go back to being me,

do I have a chance?

First loves belong in the past,

and I have nothing to be proud of.

It's just sad.

My feelings always go to waste

before they're ever heard.

[music concludes]

What do you mean

you want me to counsel Mi-ji?

That's nonsense.

Why not?

Don't you have a counseling certificate?

That's for kids. Mi-ji is

Besides, young people these days

don't like people interfering.

Mi-ji is still a child inside.

Just think of her as a fifth grader

and talk to her, will you?

If you're so worried,

talk to her yourself.

I'm asking because I can't!

Why not?

You're her mom.

Some moms aren't as good as others.

What kind of mom

can't tell her own kids apart?

Come on.

Mi-ji and Mi-rae look exactly alike.

Anyone would be confused.

But I'm their mom.

I spent all their childhood working,

barely paying attention to them.

Trying to act like a mom now won't work.

After their dad died

and their grandma collapsed

Mi-ji doesn't have anyone

she can really open up to.

Just let her know how much you care.

- Then it should be fine.

- I don't know.

I just can't do that with Mi-ji.

She reminds me so much of myself,

and I always say the wrong thing.

How long has Mi-ji been in her room for?

[whispers] Three days.

[laughs]

Are you kidding me?

Ok-hui!

I don't leave my room

for five days during the break.

You're so dramatic

for someone who doesn't care.

- Bun-hong.

- Get out of the way.

I'm not being dramatic.

I'm seriously worried!

Talk to me again

if she stays in there for a month.

And stop humble-bragging

about having daughters.

I'm swamped as it is [clicks tongue]

- [paper rustling]

- [Bun-hong] Are we done?

[soft pensive music playing]

[grunting]

No!

[sighs]

- [music fades]

- [Se-jin] Please throw this junk away.

I bought you that expensive chair

so you could get rid of this junk.

And those clothes!

So you ditched the Gore-Tex vest

and went back to that rag again?

Toss it already.

It doesn't have any holes.

How is it a rag?

Why don't you throw out

those worn-out sneakers?

These are intentionally distressed.

Man, it's so shabby

that I can't bear to look at it.

If you don't want to see it,

just go back to Seoul.

Why do you keep coming down here?

Just to throw away perfectly good stuff?

You didn't know?

My goal is to clear out everything you own

and replace it all with new stuff.

Or you can move to Seoul with me.

Let's see who wins.

- [birds chirping]

- [gentle music playing]

[man] Wow.

This place is bigger than I thought.

Your grandfather ran all this by himself?

If it's too much to handle

[Se-jin sighs heavily]

[inhales deeply]

[sobs]

[gentle music continues]

[Se-jin sighs]

[music fades]

[sighs, mutters]

Did you lose something?

The LRT

Mm.

I think I left something on the LRT.

[chuckles softly]

You can go.

[sighs]

Where could it be? It's not at home.

- Gosh, this is driving me crazy.

- [cell phone buzzing]

Hey, Seung-hyeon.

What?

The wedding?

Oh.

- Is that this weekend?

- [Seung-hyeon] Yes.

If you're going, let's go together.

I'll pick you up.

[Mi-ji] I can just take the bus.

[chuckles] You haven't seen

where it is, have you?

The venue's up on a hill,

so you'll need a car to get there.

Wait. Do you already have

someone to go with?

I just thought you might be going alone

since Ji-yun is going with h*-su.

h*-su is going with Ji-yun?

[Seung-hyeon] Yes, didn't he tell you?

No. I didn't even know he was going.

Really?

Maybe they wanted

some alone time. [chuckles]

If you're okay with it, I can pick you up.

I'm heading that way anyway.

Uh

[vacuum whirring]

[whirring stops]

[door sliding open]

[Mi-ji groans]

[mumbling] It's so itchy.

Why is this

It's too tight

Can you

[Mi-ji grunts softly]

[grunts softly]

[tender music playing]

[heartbeat thumping faintly]

[music fades]

JI-YUN

Jeez.

[cell phone buzzing]

[clears throat]

Hey, what's up?

[h*-su] Didn't you lose something?

What do you mean?

[gasps] Do you have that LRT file?

- [indistinct chatter]

- [soft pop music playing over speakers]

Anything else?

Why don't you just give me

your door code while you're at it?

Door code? 36936

[h*-su] No.

Why are you telling me

something you're not supposed to?

Have you told anyone else besides me?

No, just you.

If this gets out,

the lawyer said I could get sued.

Not "could." You 100% would.

If someone else heard this,

you'd be in serious trouble.

I know.

Shouldn't we tell Ms. Ro-sa about this?

I can't ask her to sell the building

while hiding something so important.

It's just wrong.

You work for KFMC, not her.

That's your job.

I didn't know about it before,

but now I do.

If I go through with it anyway,

it'd feel like I'm deceiving her.

What if she sells

and then regrets it later?

[sighs]

I get how you feel.

But you need to drop it.

You didn't say anything today,

and I didn't hear a thing.

But that doesn't make it go away

[h*-su] Fine, then let's put it this way.

You told me, but I chose not to tell her.

But from this moment on, officially,

you have said nothing. Got it?

[sighs]

Nothing.

Fine.

YU MI-RAE

SENIOR SPECIALIS

[inhales]

About the LRT station.

Have you told anyone?

[innocently] Me? Not at all.

- [chuckles]

- Then why are you so nervous?

We're on the same team.

[exhales]

We are, right?

Of course.

On the same team.

[both chuckle softly]

So, I think we should start negotiating.

Can you set up a meeting next week

with Rosa Restaurant's representative?

Sure. Next week it is.

And there's something I wanted to ask you.

It's hard to match faces

since it's an old photo.

[tense music playing]

[Chung-gu] From what I've heard

this is poet Kim Ro-sa. Is that right?

[Mi-ji] Is this you when you were young?

Wait, is she Sang-wol?

SEPTEMBER 3, 1975

What? That's not her?

Jeez.

The photo is too old. I can't tell.

If that's Kim Ro-sa, the sociology major,

then it must be her.

[photograph rustling]

I was just checking.

She looks so different

from her recent photos.

[grunts softly] Well

[knife thudding]

[music fades]

[Mi-ji] That woman.

I swear that was Sang-wol.

Did they have the same major?

But he said she was Kim Ro-sa, the poet

[Ro-sa] h*-su is running a bit late.

- Have you finished writing?

- Yes, I'll put this up.

This is yours, right?

Uh Uh

Did you take a look?

I did. I was wondering what it was.

I mean [breathes heavily]

It's confidential.

Because of company policy

How can you be so careless

with something like that?

Here.

What?

Is that

all?

Aren't you going to say anything else?

Take better care of your stuff.

Did you write that we're closed

on weekends for now?

What? Yes.

CLOSED ON WEEKENDS

FOR THE TIME BEING

[pensive music playing]

[Ro-sa] I did.

I was wondering what it was.

Did you write that we're closed

on weekends for now?

I put a note on your door.

- You didn't see it?

- What note?

This is poet Kim Ro-sa. Is that right?

[Mi-ji] Wait. Is she Sang-wol?

[exhales]

[h*-su] What are you doing standing there?

h*-su.

[music fades]

Yes, I know.

You know?

So she can't read?

It's not that she can't read at all.

I think she has dyslexia.

She can read and write

simple words, like names.

How did you

When did you figure it out?

I just noticed over time.

That's probably why

she made me her representative.

Why?

[gasps]

Is it even possible

to go to HNU if you can't read?

There was someone like that

in my department too.

Dyslexia isn't an illness.

It's a condition.

It can definitely be improved.

Maybe some people do get better,

but she still can't read.

So what are you trying to say?

You think she faked her degree?

How are you so calm?

Doesn't this seem weird to you?

It does.

But so what? Are we supposed to dig up

her student records from 50 years ago?

For what?

It's not just about her degree.

She's a poet.

If she's hiding something

People always have a reason

for hiding things.

And you need a reason to dig it up too.

So we just pretend we don't know?

Isn't it kind of shady to act that way?

We don't know everything, do we?

And if you don't know the full story,

it's better to keep quiet sometimes.

Are you telling me

to keep my mouth shut?

We all have that one question

we don't want to be asked.

Does choosing not to ask it

count as being deceitful?

But still

Whatever. Let's just say

I'm the shady one.

I'll pretend I didn't hear that.

- Bye.

- Hey, h*-su.

[card reader beeps]

[Mi-ji] When did he figure all that out?

[sighs] He's impossible to read.

[sighs]

[car horn continues honking]

[engine rumbling]

[car horn continues honking]

What are you doing?

Why weren't you answering your phone?

I had to make a scene just to see you!

Get in.

Where are we going?

Well,

it's urgent, so just get in.

I'll explain on the way.

We don't have time, okay? Hurry up.

[Gyeong-gu grunts]

- [car horn honking]

- Fine, I'm coming.

- [car horn honking]

- I'm coming.

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WEDDING

Traffic's pretty bad.

It's nice to spend

more time with you, though.

Dang, you really went all out today.

Trying to outshine the bride?

Oh, please.

Anyway, thanks for the ride.

[chuckles softly] No problem.

By the way,

I heard there will be

some familiar faces today.

Did you get a heads-up?

No. Who?

I guess they're dropping by unannounced.

A couple will make a surprise appearance.

- [calm chatter]

- [soft piano music playing]

[Seung-hyeon] How are you?

- [classmate 1] Good.

- It's been a while. [chuckles]

- [classmate 2] You're here!

- Hey.

So that's why you wanted me

to save two seats.

You were coming with Mi-rae.

[Seung-hyeon in English] Thank you.

[in Korean] Man,

the traffic was insane. Right?

Oh? h*-su, you made it.

Yes.

[chuckles] h*-su, isn't that hilarious?

Look at that.

What? Oh.

[Ji-yun] Over there.

- Yes, it is.

- [Ji-yun chuckles]

[sighs] Where are we even going?

You'll see when we get there.

Jeez, stop rushing me.

We're almost there.

You dragged me all the way

to Seoul while saying that.

Why are you getting so worked up?

Just take a look at the thing back there.

[exhales]

Seriously, where are we going?

And what's with this outfit?

It's pretty, isn't it?

What you're wearing is not appropriate.

We're going to a wedding!

Whose wedding?

You know them.

Their kid just turned one,

and they're finally holding the ceremony.

Min-jae and Eun-su?

You got an invitation too?

[Gyeong-gu] Man, those two.

If they invited you as well,

they must be trying to cash in

on wedding gifts.

Anyway, the wedding is just an excuse.

Let's just have a cozy little date,

just you and me.

- A date?

- Yes.

You've been holed up lately,

digging around in your own world.

Mi-ji, I know you were

shutting yourself in

just to get some attention.

This guy got you out for some fresh air,

rented a car and booked a hotel.

What? A hotel?

We just got here.

We should stay overnight.

Don't worry. I told your mom

we're going to the wedding.

We've got a solid alibi.

Have you heard

of the Sauron Tower in Jamsil?

It's amazing.

I even paid extra for a river view

Pull over.

Why? We're almost there.

I said pull over right now!

[Gyeong-gu] Hey, Mi-ji!

Hey!

What's with you all of a sudden?

No, what's with you?

This is way out of line!

What is?

You basically kidnapped me in your car.

And what? You booked a room?

[chuckles] You know the kidnapping thing

was just an act.

- That's our thing.

- What thing?

Just because you're my ex,

I'm supposed to go along with whatever?

Mi-ji, you

I tried to overlook it,

but I can't anymore.

There are boundaries

between men and women.

You really shouldn't cross the line

just because we're close!

What's going on?

What?

[suspenseful music playing]

Ah

You're not Mi-ji, are you?

[music builds, concludes]

- Hey, guys!

- [Min-jae chuckles]

It feels like his birthday party,

not a wedding.

I can't think straight

because of this kid.

What are you talking about?

He's the star of the wedding, right?

[Min-jae chuckles]

Thanks for coming, everyone.

Let's all get together

- for an after-party soon, okay?

- Sounds good.

[Eun-su] Enjoy your food.

The food here is great.

Isn't this venue nice?

Yes, it is.

[Mi-ji] Are you two here

to check out the venue?

[chuckles]

Mi-rae, you're going hard today.

h*-su, do you want some too?

[laughs]

What's with you?

You're making him feel awkward.

Don't mind him.

[Seung-hyeon groans]

He said he'd come, no matter how late,

but it looks like he's not coming.

Why? Is someone coming?

Yes, surprise guests.

Gyeong-gu.

[coughs] Song Gyeong-gu?

Remember the couple I told you about?

Gyeong-gu was supposed

to bring Mi-ji today.

- Mi-ji?

- [Seung-hyeon chuckles]

This could've actually been fun for once.

What a shame.

Why would that be fun?

I haven't seen them in so long.

What's so fun about

seeing those two after so long?

- [chuckles]

- [tense music playing]

Don't be a buzzkill. I was just

Aren't you a bit old

to still find that crap fun?

[scoffs]

No.

It's more fun now that I'm older.

You've always been like this

What, you jerk?

- You think I don't know?

- About what?

h*-su, what's your problem?

- Stop, h*-su.

- [Ji-yun] Knock it off.

- [Seung-hyeon] A lawyer throwing punches?

- What's wrong?

[Mi-ji] Come on.

[h*-su sighs]

h*-su, wait up.

We'll get going.

[Seung-hyeon scoffs] Jeez.

[Mi-ji] What's with him?

I've never seen h*-su

act like that before.

He's always been weird around me.

Does he have anger issues or something?

[music fades]

Did something happen between you two?

Back in the day [clicks tongue]

[chuckles] It's embarrassing

to even talk about.

Remember Gyeong-gu's

big love confession in senior year?

[Gyeong-gu] I like you.

[pensive music playing]

[music builds]

- What do you think?

- [music concludes]

Do you think she'll fall for me?

What the heck?

What do you think? I was rehearsing.

To ask her out.

Were you messing with me?

I almost punched you.

Look at these goosebumps.

You actually bought it?

- I'm not crazy, dude.

- You scared me.

So who do you like?

[pensive music playing]

- [Gyeong-gu] What?

- Who are you rehearsing for?

Oh

Wait. Don't tell me.

It's Mi-ji, right?

- Yes.

- I knew it.

You two always hang out together.

It was obvious.

[Gyeong-gu] I guess.

But seriously, you can't do it like that.

- What?

- If you're going to do it,

you've got to go big and bold.

Right.

I'll coach you.

Try again and do it right.

- Okay.

- All right. Let's do this.

- Should we do it here?

- [Gyeong-gu] Here?

[Seung-hyeon] Where else?

Say, "Mi-ji, I like you."

- [Gyeong-gu] In broad daylight?

- [Seung-hyeon] Just do it!

[Gyeong-gu] Mi-ji, I like you.

[sighs]

[h*-su] Gyeong-gu.

Holy cow!

- [sighs]

- [music fades]

What is it?

Do you really like Mi-ji?

- What?

- As more than a friend?

Do you like her?

Yes.

Why do you ask?

Then don't do it.

Don't tell her.

Just don't.

[pensive music playing]

[running footsteps]

[student] Gyeong-gu, what are you doing?

Let's get ready for the big moment.

Hurry!

Okay, coming.

- [music fades]

- Mi-ji, I like you. Go out with me.

Don't wimp out! Man up and say it.

Bring out more emotion.

- [Gyeong-gu exhales]

- Try again.

[Gyeong-su] Mi-ji, I like you.

Go out with me.

- You mean like that?

- Hey.

- Mi-ji's here.

- sh**t.

- [Gyeong-gu] What? I mean

- Hurry, quick!

Now's your chance!

Screw it!

[clears throat]

Mi-ji.

I like you.

Go out with me.

Fine.

[Seung-hyeon] Look at her face.

Let's see that again.

- Gosh.

- [group laughs]

This is hilarious.

He actually did it.

So Mi-ji has no idea about him?

[Seung-hyeon]

She'll figure it out eventually.

Who knows.

They might stay together for a long time.

Mi-ji kind of has a boyish vibe.

- [group laughs]

- [soft daring music playing]

[Seung-hyeon] Oh man

[music intensifies]

[student 1] There's a fight!

[students clamoring]

[student 2] Stop it, you two!

- [student 3] Shouldn't we break it up?

- [student 4] What?

- [student 3] Cut it out!

- [student 4] That's enough.

- Knock it off!

- Calm down.

- You're way too worked up.

- Enough.

Stop it.

- [students murmuring]

- [music turns pensive]

[pensive music continues]

Oh.

Gosh.

I had no idea.

I just thought you were her ex.

Wait, does Mi-ji

Of course she knows.

That's why I could tell it was you.

I told Mi-ji the truth

right after we started dating.

I was going to tell her anyway,

but h*-su just kept giving me

death stares.

- [music fades]

- It was just like today.

He suddenly charged over and asked

if I thought it was funny.

[chuckles]

So h*-su knew everything?

[chuckles] He never said anything to you?

Then that b*stard was acting

clueless the whole time.

He's always been creepy like that.

And he's been fooling you for ten years!

I'm glad you finally found out, Mi-rae.

But you knew the whole time too.

I mean [scoffs]

It's not really about who knew what.

The whole thing is Gyeong-gu's fault.

Can't you see?

He's still pretending to be with Mi-ji

after all these years.

He says they've been together

for ten years now.

- [laughs]

- [indistinct chatter]

Wait, don't tell me

Mi-ji still doesn't know.

Isn't that kind of a scam

- Hey!

- [chatter stops]

[Mi-ji sighs]

[Seung-hyeon] I mean

The 28th student council president

of Duson High, Choi Seung-hyeon.

I get that it's your biggest

achievement in life,

but maybe it's time to graduate.

How are you still

in your high school phase?

[scoffs]

- Mi-rae, you

- I swear, I'll punch you!

You should be thankful that I'm Mi-rae.

If I were you, I'd stay away from Mi-ji

starting next week.

- [Seung-hyeon] Wait

- Get out of my face!

[daring music playing]

[Mi-ji] sh**t

[sighs, pants]

- [panting]

- [daring music continues]

[Mi-ji yelps, groans]

[groans]

[dial tone ringing]

[cell phone buzzing]

[music fades]

Hello.

h*-su, where are you?

I'm in the parking lot.

Then just stay there for a sec.

I need to talk to you.

- About what?

- I'll be right there.

- [cell phone beeps]

- What? What's going on?

Mi-rae wants to see me for a minute.

- You can go.

- No, it's fine.

You can talk to her. I'll wait.

No, don't wait for me. You can go.

Who are you going to go see?

She's not Mi-rae.

It's Mi-ji.

I know.

What?

I know

that it's Mi-ji.

- Sorry.

- [soft uplifting music playing]

I have to go.

[soft uplifting music continues]

[mumbling] h*-su.

I don't want to lie to you.

The truth is,

- I'm Mi

- [music concludes]

[Mi-ji] No, stop.

Don't say it. No.

Don't.

But I feel uneasy.

Uneasy.

[Mi-ji groans]

[groans]

[tender music playing]

Good night.

Mi-ji.

[Mi-ji] Okay.

Mi-ji.

[Mi-ji] Yes?

Mi-ji.

Why do you keep calling me?

[music concludes]

[gentle pop song playing]

[in English]

We used to draw the city lights ♪

[h*-su in Korean] People always

have a reason for hiding things.

What shoes?

Don't act like you don't know.

Ah, the shoes. Right.

Why is there always a line at that place?

[Ji-yun] What?

That place was only on Jeju.

I guess they opened one here.

- [song continues]

- [singing in Korean]

[in English]

I don't wanna wait forever ♪

To tell you

What's been growing stronger ♪

[h*-su in Korean] We all have

that one question

we don't want to be asked.

Does choosing not to ask it

count as being deceitful?

- [song continues]

- [singing in Korean]

[singing in Korean continues]

Oh? h*-su.

[panting]

[in English] I am with you ♪

[song concludes]

[in Korean] You two got guts.

I'll give you that.

Is everything okay with Mi-ji?

Let's hope so.

Are you going to tell anyone?

Who would I tell?

Should I go tattle to your mom?

Things like this

are just meant to stay secret.

So stop talking nonsense.

If you're going to do it, do it right.

Your mom thinks you're Mi-ji,

and she's really worried sick.

You should go out more.

Why did you suddenly quit

the strawberry farm?

Did he

hire someone new?

How would I know?

He didn't say anything.

Why? Do you regret it now?

Hard to let go of that daily pay?

[sighs]

Maybe.

[grunts]

Where do you want to go?

Do you want to go home,

or check out some other place

since we're in Seoul?

[sighs]

I don't really have anywhere to go.

Why are you limping? Did you get hurt?

[Mi-ji] I ran

and twisted my ankle earlier.

It's fine.

Ah. Get on my back.

Come on, don't be ridiculous.

- It's okay. Let me.

- Seriously, I'm fine.

What? Are you afraid?

That I'll break my leg carrying you?

No, it's not that

I've been in physical therapy

for 15 years. I can handle it.

My leg is in better shape

than your ankle right now.

Hop on.

Oh

Come on.

[tender music playing]

[Mi-ji] Why did you act

like you didn't know?

About what?

[Mi-ji] Gyeong-gu.

You knew all along, right?

If you knew Mi-ji and Gyeong-gu

weren't a thing, why haven't you

I'm a bit shady, you know.

Come on, don't say that.

It's not like I know everything.

Just because

I found out something by chance

doesn't mean I know

what's between those two.

Don't you ever feel it's unfair?

You keep secrets that aren't even yours,

and in return, you miss out,

lose out, and get misunderstood.

You do so much for others,

and all you get in return

is being called "shady."

I don't do it for others.

I can't comfort people

or fix their problems.

But

I can keep a secret.

[scoffs] You're such a fool.

Anyway, what was it

you wanted to tell me earlier?

Oh, that

I was actually planning

to tell you next week,

but it's not just about me,

so it's a bit tricky.

Still, I thought I should tell you

Just tell me later.

What?

Whatever it is,

tell me when you feel comfortable talking.

[Mi-ji] Just like the moon that follows me

without ever being noticed,

this fool has been silently waiting,

for who knows how long.

I liked h*-su

and this foolish side of him

and I still do.

[music fades]

- [grunting]

- [thunder crashing]

[pants]

[grunts] Gosh, please!

[clattering]

f*ck, stop already!

There's nothing left now!

[screams]

[sobs, cries]

[Mi-rae shouting] What are you doing here?

[uplifting music playing]

Grandpa?

Get up.

How did you

We can talk later.

Get up now.

CHANGHWA FARM

- [music fades]

- [thunder rumbling, crashing]

[Se-jin sighs]

You showed up like a superhero,

so I figured you'd know what to do.

But you're just as lost.

Jeez. I came to help, you know.

Sorry.

I'm thankful, really.

But now what?

The roads are flooded. You can't go home.

I'll sleep over here tonight, so you can

[light fizzing]

[thunder crashes]

[Se-jin] That was scary.

[lighter clicking]

[rain pattering]

[inhales deeply]

Seriously? A blackout?

Did you call home?

I already told Mom

I wouldn't be home tonight.

I wasn't planning to come here, though.

This is only going to fuel the rumors.

We're screwed.

[Mi-rae grunts]

Seriously, why did you come?

My friend said he could take me

anywhere I wanted,

but this was the only place

I could think of.

Why?

Because what's out there is fake,

and this place is real.

At least to me.

Then why do you hate the rumors so much?

There's no reason to like them.

[theme song playing]

I like them.

The rumors about us.

[in English] You're driving

- Alone at night

- [thunder crashing]

You're driving alone at night ♪

[singing in Korean]

And you're feeling all alone ♪

When you're staying up all night ♪

[singing in Korean]

YU MI-JI

Do you even know

what Mi-rae's going through at work?

Use it to help the people

who are important to you.

There's even a novel based

on the public takeover bid for Hyudi Bio.

[Se-jin] So you're not quiet.

You just chose not to talk.

- Ever considered working in finance?

- What?

- Ms. Seoul?

- That 200,000 won-a-day job?

[Se-jin] Since we've run into each other,

let's go eat together.

[Ji-yun]

Mi-rae didn't tell you about the rumors?

She threw a fit at Mi-rae

in the company lobby.

[woman] Why are you still here?

That's disappointing.

I haven't gone a day

without thinking about you, Ms. Yu.

- [song continues]

- [singing in Korean]