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High Kick! Episode 80

I thought I might have said something I shouldn't have.

Something you shouldn't have said? What are you talking about?

That you're dating a divorced man.

I thought your family heard, so I was worried...

If they didn't say anything, they must not have heard. Thank goodness.

Mom, it's me. Is everything okay?

What? What do you mean?

Oh, nothing.

Hey, I'm glad you called. Let me set you up with someone.

Minju's cousin.

No, thanks. I don't want to.

I'm not dating anyone. That's not why I don't want to.

My friend's calling me. Okay. Bye.

What?

Oh. Do you want some coffee?

Sure.

Did they say anything?

About what?

I'll get the ground coffee.

Uncle Minyong, have some chicken.

No, thanks.

It's really good. Miss Seo bought it for me.

Who?

My homeroom teacher.

I ran into her in the street and she was in such a good mood, she bought me three.

She bought it for our whole family to eat.

But she said she beat up someone and she felt really good about it.

What does that mean, Uncle Minyong? Who would she beat up?

Not sure.

Are you sure you don't want any? It's really good.

Grandma, Uncle Minyong doesn't want any.

Why not? It's good.

Hey, Minyong, try this. It's really good.

Hey. Hey!

Oh, you...

Why can't you just eat anything like Junha does?

You're so picky about food, just like your father.

Do you want me to make you pumpkin porridge? You like that, don't you?

Oh, I know you'd eat it if I made it, but I've just been so busy lately.

I'll buy some pumpkin tomorrow and...

Oh, my, what are you doing?

Just hold on for a minute.

What are you, a baby?

What are you doing acting like a child in front of your son?

Jun, your dad's a baby.

What's wrong with you?

Minyong. Minyong. Is something wrong?

No.

What's wrong with you these days?

Father must be home.

You're home.

Yes, I am. What of it?

Hey, traitor wife.

Why am I a traitor?

Did you see my picture? Did you take a good look?

Do you still think Jang Donggeun is better looking than I am?

Oh, I'm sick of hearing about him. All day long... Go wash up.

Who's better looking? Look at the picture and tell me.

Me or Jang Donggeun? Who?

Jang Donggun!

Why, you!

You're going to break it, come on.

Minho.

You wanted to see me?

Congratulations, Minho.

On what?

You finished first place in the French tournament.

Really?

Yes. Wednesday is the awards ceremony. The principal is really happy, too.

I'm so proud of you.

I didn't think I won anything.

Oh, it's Lee Minho.

How is it that the hard-working Mr. Lee has a nephew like you?

It's great. It's good. Good, good, good. Very good!

Let's go talk to the principal.

- Now? - It's okay to miss the morning session.

Oh, and call home. Your mother is going to be so happy.

I will.

Hey, hey, hey, hey, Mr. Lee, Mr. Lee!

- Good morning. - No, it's not.

Whose empty seat is that?

Kang Yumi isn't here yet.

Why not?

What time is it now? Why are you late?

I'm sorry.

Why are you late?

What? I had something to take care of.

This is the third time I'm asking. Why are you late?

What? Because I had something to take care of...

Don't sit. Stand there.

What?

Shoes, skirt length, and even earrings?

You're even wearing makeup.

Before class starts, change into slippers,

lower your skirt hem, wash your face, and remove the earrings. I'm going to check.

Mr. Lee, other girls...

And I want you to hand in a written report on why you were late.

Sit.

Class president. Did you print out and distribute the materials I gave you before?

Yes.

- I'm going out. - Okay, bye.

What's with all the pumpkins?

Minyong still won't eat. You know how he likes pumpkin porridge.

The only people you think about are your sons and Jang Donggeun, right?

Your husband who breaks his back earning money for you means nothing.

- What is all this? - Oh, don't start again.

Really? Oh, my son! Bravo. You're the best.

What's so bravo?

Yes. I'm so very happy.

Okay. Have a good day. I'll see you later.

- Mother, Father! - What?

Minho won first place in the French tournament!

Oh, really?

First place in French?

Yes. I didn't expect anything in French.

The competition was fierce because there were students from foreign schools.

I'm speechless.

Wow, he didn't even get any tutoring for it. That's great.

Is that such a difficult test?

Of course. It's more difficult than being valedictorian of your school.

The awards ceremony is on Wednesday at the French Cultural Center.

I wonder what our eldest grandson is going to be when he grows up.

- Mother, I'm going out now. - Okay.

I had better make lots of food that Minho likes.

He likes stir-fried glass noodles, right?

I have to do Minyong's pumpkin porridge, and the stir-fried noodles. What a busy day.

Report I was late because I overslept. I'm sorry. -Kang Yumi-

I was late because I overslept.

That's why you were late?

What was all that about, then?

Mr. Lee. I was at your house until really late last night. Don't you remember?

What if I don't?

And I was wearing earrings the entire time. You know that.

What if I do?

Then why are you saying something all of a sudden when you've known?

That's home, this is school.

What?

I don't care if Minho's girlfriend wears earrings or high heels,

but I will not stand for one of my students going around like that.

Did you take out your earrings?

- Yes. - You didn't wash your face, though.

I couldn't because I don't have any cleansing cream.

My skin is sensitive, so if I use soap, my skin will get ruined.

I'm sure.

And another thing. I will not stand for one of my students being last in the school.

You know you ranked last in the entire school last year, right?

Mr. Lee, I don't think studying is that important in life.

That's why you're last!

I want you to hand in practice workbooks every day until exams end next week.

What? Why do I have to do that? Why?

Why? Because you're a student and I'm the teacher. Is there a problem?

And your report is completely insincere. Go outside and hold up your arms.

Yumi.

Minho.

What's wrong? Why are you being punished?

Oh, Lee Minho. Come in.

Yes, sir.

Yumi, I won an award. I'll tell you about it later.

Why are you doing this out here?

Minho's uncle is driving me crazy.

Mr. Lee? Why?

Kang Yumi. That's enough. Go to class.

Who does he think he is? I can't believe it. I mean really.

He's known for being strict with his homeroom.

You're just unlucky.

What's it to him whether I'm last or not?

Why does it matter when I don't care?

I mean, Minho's uncle...

he's not even that much older, but he acts like he's such an adult.

We're both in our 20s.

That's because Mr. Lee doesn't know...

I mean, he doesn't know how old you are.

If he messes with me one more time...

Is your awards ceremony today?

- Yes. - What about school?

He's excused, of course. It's something the school can brag about.

I want to celebrate with Minho. Can't I miss one day of school?

Minho, have some more noodles.

I made a lot because I know you like them.

I ate a lot last night, too, Grandma.

You can't keep eating noodles like that. You'll get sick of them.

He likes them a lot.

It's good, but I can't eat that much in the morning, Grandma.

If you're full, you don't have to eat it.

- Give it to me. - Okay.

I'm good at French, too. I should have competed. Buongiorno.

That's Italian, you idiot.

What? Just because you won some stupid award...

Quiet!

Lee Yunho, what are you doing? You're late, go to school!

I'm not done eating.

Hurry up, hurry up. Come on, now.

It's not fair that I have to go to school by myself.

Have fun, little brother. Study hard.

Mother, you're coming with us to the awards ceremony, right?

Yes, why? I have to see our Minho get his award.

It's just that my mother wants to go, too. It's okay if we go together, right?

Grandma's coming, too?

Yes, she was so happy when I told her you got first place.

She wants to buy you lunch.

Oh, that's great.

The more, the merrier.

I'll tell her to come here, then. We can all leave together.

So, that's what it is.

Yumi. Mr. Lee wants you to bring him your practice workbook.

Man. He's so annoying.

Did you finish it?

Are you crazy? I can't finish all that.

What are you going to do, then?

I'm sorry, Mr. Lee.

I was really busy last night because something came up at home.

Just let me go this once, please?

Change into your gym clothes and come out to the schoolyard.

Oh, man. I don't have a choice.

Mr. Lee! Mr. Lee!

What? What is it?

This is a secret and I really didn't want to tell you, but...

What?

You can't tell anyone. No one knows this.

What is it, already?

Well, actually...

It's a driver's license.

Now do you see? I'm at school because of certain circumstances, but...

I'm over 20 years old.

Shocking, isn't it? I know.

So?

- What? - So what?

What?

So? Do you think 20-year-olds don't need to study?

What? No...

Even if you're 20, you're still a student.

Whether you're 20 or 30, you're a student. And I'm a teacher.

You little... This doesn't change anything!

What I mean is that since I'm an adult, I don't need to study high school...

Are you proud of being ignorant when you're 20 years old?

You should be embarrassed that you rank last among kids younger than you.

Why, you little...

Here I thought it was something important.

Hurry up and change and come out.

Mr. Lee, are you really not surprised that I'm in my 20s? Really?

I'm hungry. Hurry up so we can go in, okay?

Now that I know Minho's grandmother is coming, I'm all self-conscious.

I have nothing to wear.

Oh, that woman loves to put on airs. She's always so fashionable.

I suppose it's because she's such a refined lady.

Should I wear my mink coat?

It's too hot, too hot. You can't wear a mink coat in March.

Then, what? I have nothing to wear.

Oh, right!

I should give this to Minho for winning his award.

What are you going to give him?

Hyejun's mother bought it for me when she went to Thailand.

- Minho. - Yes?

Here's a present.

A present?

It's not really a present. I just want you to have it.

It's real jade.

If you wear this, it'll protect you from cell phone radiation. Isn't it pretty?

Yes.

I'm giving you the only one I have,

so don't tell Yunho. He'll get hurt again.

Oh, Mom you're here.

Okay, how have you been?

Oh, my. Hello.

Oh, hello. I'm sorry I didn't even properly wish you happy birthday.

It's fine. Don't worry about it. Okay. It's really fine.

Have a seat. I'll bring some tea.

Thank you.

Lee Minho, what are you doing? Your grandmother's here!

I think he's upstairs.

Grandma!

- Lee Minho. - Grandma.

Oh, our Minho. You did well.

Let's see.

Oh, yeah. You've grown quite sexy since the last time I saw you.

Grandma, you look younger.

Are you teasing me?

I'm not teasing. I'm serious.

Okay. I'll believe you.

That little... When is she planning on coming to school?

Mr. Lee.

Oh, did you finish the workbook? Let's see it.

It's not that. I want to speak to you about something.

What? Now what?

I'd rather not say here.

I'll wait for you.

I'll be waiting at Vendira Cafe at 7:00 P.M.

What is this?

The t-bone steak here is good.

What are you going to have?

What? Oh, anything.

I think you'll like the ribs. Have the ribs.

Rib?

It's like beef short ribs. It's barbecued and looks like this.

Mother, you've had them before.

Oh, right. That sounds good.

Minho, what are you going to have?

I'll have whatever you suggest. You know food well.

Okay. Good thinking.

Excuse me.

We'll have two t-bones, one sirloin, and the ribs.

Make the t-bones rare.

Is the meat too tough?

No, I'm done.

So, Minho. Have you decided what you want to do in the future?

From what your mother tells me, you should think about going to an Ivy League.

I should have been preparing since junior high for that. It's too late now.

It may feel a bit late, but...

He's going to Seoul National University. You can get in, right?

Yes.

Jimin went to Cornell last year and said she regrets not having gone earlier.

If you keep pushing it off, you could just end up wasting time.

If you want to be at the top, you have to move before others do. Think about it.

Okay.

Oh, right. I have something for you.

Here. A present.

A present?

I have to repay you for bringing me joy.

- Oh, my, it's a phone. - It is!

I hear it's the latest model. I don't know if you'll like it, though.

You can make video calls with this.

Wow, this really is the newest model. It's really nice. Thank you.

Oh, it's so expensive. Isn't it more than $500?

You can see and talk to your friends now.

Yes, thank you.

This one's still new. What should I do? Should I sell it?

Where do you get off telling your teacher to go here or there?

I'm sorry. I thought other kids would overhear at school.

Mr. Lee, would you like to eat something?

No.

Eat something. I feel bad eating alone.

I'm busy, so hurry up and talk.

Mr. Lee.

Aren't you curious why I'm still in high school when I'm 20 years old?

Not really.

Don't you want to know?

I don't like the way you talk.

Stop fishing and say what you want to say. What do you want to tell me?

If you have nothing to say...

Wait.

It may be hard to believe, but it's true. You can't tell anyone.

Now, do you see? That's why I don't have time to study.

So... You're a spy?

Well, I wouldn't say 'spy,' but...

It's a little complicated, so I guess you can think of it that way.

Shocking, isn't it? But, it's the truth.

If you don't believe me, you can talk to my dad...

So?

- What? - So what?

What?

So. If you're a spy, you don't have to study?

What? No...

You're still a student, aren't you?

Whether you're a spy or a general, you're a student, and I'm a teacher.

It doesn't change anything.

What I'm trying to say is that I'm not in a position to be worrying about studying.

What kind of spy is as ignorant as you are?

If you're a spy, you should at least be good at English or geography.

And what are you doing sitting like that in front of a teacher?

Stop calling me for nonsense like this.

You know you have to finish two workbooks today, right?

You're not going to have enough time even if you stay up all night.

Mr. Lee!

What?

I don't think you understand.

I'm a spy, a spy. A spy.

So what? What do you want me to do about it?

You're really not surprised? Really?

Go home and do your homework, okay?

Oh, what the...

Wow, Father you have a lot of earwax.

Do it gently, gently.

You punk, I said to be gentle!

Don't hit me! You're making my arm shake. Hold on.

Gently, gently.

We're home.

Did the ceremony go well?

Grandpa, look.

Hold on. My ear is killing me.

Ta-da.

Wow, that's really nice.

What's that?

Oh, Grandma bought me a phone.

Really? It's your lucky day, isn't it?

She spent so much money. Dinner came out to a lot, as well.

What's with her? Why is she so quiet?

I don't think she's feeling well. She's been quiet all night.

Why?

Why are you lying there like a wet dog when you just ate a good meal?

I can't tell whether I ate with my nose or my mouth.

Why? Why would you eat with your nose?

What's the use of cooking three hot meals a day and feeding and raising a child?

He likes his refined and rich grandmother better.

Grandsons are worthless.

This one's probably going to say he wants his mother when he gets older.

What are you talking about? What's got you in such a bad mood?

I'm not in a bad mood. I'm just sad.

I'm not smart. I don't have any money.

I have to know what they like for my grandsons to love me.

I'm nothing.

If I die, they'll just remember me as the grandmother who cooked for them.

Stop bemoaning your wretched fate again. Don't do it. Stop!

This is really nice.

It's not fair. How come he's the only one that gets a cell phone?

Whether it's Mom's side or here, everyone likes Minho more!

Everyone is always all about him!

Yumi. Minju called to see if you want to come over.

I can't.

What are you doing?

Oh, my. You're not studying, are you?

Whatever.

Stop oversleeping! Hurry up, hurry up!

I'm sleepy.

Mother, the boys are late, so they can't eat. Just drink some milk and go.

They can't just go. You can eat rice and soup quickly.

We can't, Grandma. We're late.

- Is Beom coming here? - Yes.

Tell him to go straight to school. I'll drive you boys.

Okay.

- Hello? - Hello?

Hey, Beom, I'm late so my mom's giving me a ride.

I'll see you at school.

Why do you have that hanging there? It's so childish.

What are you talking about? It's jade, so it blocks radiation and everything.

Trying to live a long life, big brother?

Yes, I plan on it.

Lee Minho, Lee Yunho, hurry up.

- Bye. - Bye.

Hold on a second. Have just a spoonful. It's not good to have an empty stomach.

We don't have time, Grandma.

Oh, that's right, that's right.

One more spoonful.

- I'm full, I can't eat anymore. - Oh, come on.

It's not good to have an empty stomach. That's right, that's right, good boy.

What is this? How come you didn't finish it?

I was working on it until 3:00 A.M. Really.

But I was so tired, I fell asleep.

I told you it's one smack per page.

How many pages is this?

You didn't do 20 pages, so it's 20 smacks.

Mr. Lee, you can't finish two workbooks in one night. It's impossible.

Turn around for a second.

I told you to let down the hem all the way. This is only halfway.

No. It's all the way.

That's five more. 25 hits in all.

Mr. Lee.

Mr. Lee, I told you yesterday.

You can't hit my hands at my age.

This should be good.

Mr. Lee, Mr. Lee, please. Mr. Lee.

I'll do it all by tomorrow. Mr. Lee, I'm sorry.

I just need scissors to let the hem down. Please let me go this once, Mr. Lee.

Hold them up straight.