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[Cinderella at 2AM]

[This drama is fiction.]

[Characters, places, agencies, events, organizations, and the setting have no connection to real life.]

[Episode 7]

I thought you wanted a pat on your back.

I mean...

Thanks for coming all the way here to wrap things up.

Today must have been tough for you.

We handled it well. Thanks to the Assemblyman's article,

I don't think there will be more speculation, so don't worry.

I have a meeting regarding the hanok stay, so I should go.

Travel back safely. Great job today.

Why is he just leaving?

I know.

What do you mean why? What else would he do?

You know.

Just last night, he was one-upping me like some kind of kid.

He just saw us like this.

Like what? What did we do?

We drew some pictures and consoled each other.

I know!

We sat side-by-side drawing, and you patted me on the back, comforting me.

He's the king of jealousy. Isn't it weird that he just left?

That's not strange to you?

[4 hours ago] Director, I'm on my way to Yeosu.

If reporters swarm the place, someone should be there.

What is it? What's wrong?

Yun Seo is on her way to Yeosu.

I know it's for work, but it bothers me.

I got a helicopter for you last night. You didn't get her back?

Get her? I got swept up in my feelings and got drunk.

I got wasted in front of Yun Seo and Lee Seong Min and acted up.

I can't stand this. I need to go there, too.

Hey.

What? I'm busy. Why are you getting in my way?

Mother is in distress, and I'm busy with work and personal life.

I wasn't going to butt into your love life anymore, but this...

I can't just watch this happen.

So what? You'll step in again? No thanks.

I got on a helicopter because of you and totally failed.

Hey, I told you to get Yun Seo back, not get wasted.

Be honest. You ran over last night and told her you were jealous,

that you wanted her back. You told her everything. Right?

- How did you know? - Hey, bro, you're nothing but a beanpole.

Who plays cards with an open deck?

If you show her how you feel, you've already lost that game.

Now, you need a different strategy.

- A different strategy? - Yes.

If you really want her back...

let her go now and get her later.

This tactic is called "one step back, ten steps forward."

If I really want her back, I'll let her go, then get her back.

[Cinderella at 2AM]

What's wrong?

Does it feel weird that Seo Ju Won just left?

N-No.

I'm just hungry, so I was thinking about what I'll eat at home.

I think black bean noodles or tteokbokki sounds good.

What happened today was challenging because politics got involved.

It's weirder to mix personal feelings into it.

I think he seems to know how to separate work and private life.

It made me think of Seo Ju Won differently.

But he doesn't seem like he'd just let it go.

I'm already tired, thinking about how he'll push tomorrow.

So, do you want to have noodles and tteokbokki with me?

Why would I have that with you?

No thanks.

Why not?

Are you worried the Director will find out?

W-What? Who's worried about that?

I was worried. I was bothered.

The next day, Ju Won was more different than I expected.

Good morning.

Hi. Good morn... I mean, morning.

Actually, it's a bit of a challenging morning.

What's wrong? Did something happen?

The director is moving his office.

What?

Director, why are you moving your office all of a sudden?

I have a lot of meetings with Marketing Team 3 coming up.

Are you coming back?

I don't know.

I'm not sure when.

Okay, then.

The first thing you need to do is move your office.

My office? Why?

Why? You have never been out of Yun Seo's sight.

You don't notice someone who's there, but you do notice when they're gone.

If she expected you by her side at all times, then doesn't see you...

she'll think of you more.

But there's also a saying, "out of sight, out of mind."

What if she couldn't help but think of me when I was there but feels great when I'm gone?

Stop that.

Don't waste your time being so frustrating.

Pack up right now.

The Director is really trying to get over her, right?

I guess so.

At the Team Leader's house, and at the staff dinner...

He still seemed to have intense feelings for her.

But if he's packed up and gone, I think it's really over. Over!

- Right? - Let's go.

He still showed up to the meeting. I didn't think he would.

Thanks for the report.

When we signed on Lee Seong Min,

one of the terms was to support young artists' projects.

I think it's a good cause I'd like to pursue.

What do you think, Team Leader?

Yes, I think it'll be good.

I think it'll help our brand image as well.

How about making an artist's residence at the hanok stay?

I don't like it.

From now on, you're a bad guy.

A bad guy? What is that?

Gosh, my mouth hurts from having to explain all this.

As if you're the best person in the world,

you've been nothing but tender, sweet, and polite to Yun Seo, right?

Of course. I care about her.

But...

women might badmouth bad guys, but they love them.

A guy who makes her anxious with desire.

Look.

You keep clinging to me because I'm rude to you, right?

Were you anxious or not?

- I was. - Exactly.

Why does it have to be just you? Make her want it, too.

Until now, every time, you've been...

"Okay. Got it." From now on,

say "no." "I don't know." And be particular!

If you turn into a jerk, she'll be antsy and want you more, trying to change your mind.

Then, what about supporting them in the form of scholarships?

Maybe three artist...

Four would be better, no?

Sure.

Then, let's make it four.

As for funding, amount that allows them to stay abroad for about a year-

A year and a half would be better.

How about we order food before we continue?

Good idea. Team Leader, what would you like to eat?

Let's just have some kimbap.

I don't know.

Tuna kimbap would be better.

What is this all of a sudden?

Just a few days ago, he said he couldn't live without me.

Why is Seo Ju Won being like this all of a sudden?

Right.

Did you do something to turn him off?

What could I have done? Even so...

it hasn't even been three days. What could I have done?

Hey. That one time.

When you came asking for hangover soup after drinking all night.

You said you got wasted with Ju Won and made a mistake.

Did you make a spectacle of yourself, then?

Is that why you can't forget me?

Because I'm so pretty?

Like he wasn't drunk himself? He was even more drunk than me!

That's right. It couldn't have been his first time seeing Yun Seo drunk.

I think it's something else.

Something else? What?

I overheard in the kitchen that

you've been friendly with another guy lately.

You said Ju Won wasn't happy about it.

Despite that, you weren't cautious. Perhaps he's disappointed?

The certainty that you were the one to spend his life with disappeared.

That's possible.

If you did that when he said he didn't like it,

it could've come across as inconsiderate.

Whatever.

He can think of me as inconsiderate or whatnot.

It's a good thing. We're broken up. We should have distance.

What's the big deal?

Hyung, I'm scared.

Yun Seo seemed mad in the meeting yesterday.

I think I need to stop.

Get it together!

Go wash your face in cold water.

You're about to throw the final punch.

- The final punch? - Yes.

- What is that? - Come over here.

It's...

called the "Jealousy Operation."

- Jealousy Operation? - Yes.

When another guy pursued Yun Seo, it set you on fire, right?

Yeah.

Put yourself in her shoes.

That jealousy you feel. That primal feeling.

Yun Seo has to feel it to know how precious you are.

Call a female friend and hang out with her where Yun Seo frequents.

I don't know any girls besides Yun Seo.

How can you be an MZ and not have a female friend?

Then go on a blind date.

No way. That's not playing hard to get. That's cheating.

That's not cheating. It's the Jealousy Operation, I said!

Aigoo, seriously...

[Wife]

Hold on.

Yeah.

I'm at the office.

Yeah? Have fun working. See you later.

Later? She's in Paris.

Hey, Ju Won!

Find someone! The Jealousy Operation really works!

Jealousy? No thanks.

The canceled artist event is rescheduled for next week.

Just letting you know.

Anyway, jealous Seo Ju Won is back to normal, right?

Back to normal? No.

I should be thankful that he's finally over me.

It's a good thing.

What?

Hey, is that the Director's girlfriend?

No, it's the Vice Chairman's wife.

The Executive Director of Eunoh Department Store.

Oh, right. I've seen her on social media.

I remember Executive Director Lee Mi Jin.

I was so taken aback that I didn't recognize her.

It was a quick misunderstanding, but it will actually happen someday.

I really did want him to meet someone great.

But I was still shocked that

merely seeing someone else by Ju Won's side

took me by surprise, more than I thought it would.

Sister-in-law, you can let go now.

Should I?

I'm wearing high heels, so I was holding onto you for support.

I'm sorry if you were uncomfortable.

But rather, the employees are watching.

They know I'm your sister-in-law, though.

Wait.

Is there someone here you're self-conscious of?

Ju Won, are you dating someone at work?

Is that why you left home?

I know it's a secret that you're here. I won't tell Hyung about meeting you.

Go ahead.

Okay.

­

Why did she call me?

She's in Paris. But "See you later"?

She talks so strangely.

She was posting everything she ate in Paris.

What did she eat today?

Huh?

She hasn't posted anything today.

She ate bread yesterday and macarons the day before.

What is this?

I never pressed this.

Aigoo! I love this.

So comfortable.

[_mj_jinlee has a new post]

Is she there to work or to eat?

This looks good. Where is this?

I don't know.

Is someone there?

Geez, when did I press this?

She didn't see it, right?

I mean, she has more than 10,000 likes.

Even if she has, she can't know that it's me.

I only have a burner account with no posts, so I can lurk.

Don't worry, Si Won.

Husband?

Hi.

Wait...

I thought you were in France. Why are you here...

I told you earlier. "See you later."

Work ended a little early.

That's what you meant?

But why did you come here instead of home?

To give you this as soon as possible.

What is this?

You must have wanted them badly if you "liked" my photo.

L-Like what? What are you talking about?

Did you think I didn't know that you look at my social media?

What social media?

I once posted something at home and heard your notification.

Your ID is so obvious. I memorized it in one go.

- Stop. - Westcool.

Stop it.

Seo*... (Seo means "West" in Korean)

Si Won.

[Siwon means "Cool" in Korean]

From now on, if you want to know what I'm doing, just ask.

If you want to eat anything, ask me to bring you some.

Okay. I will.

What are you doing? Try it. They're really good.

Okay.

Thank you. I'll enjoy them.

Okay.

The natural light in here is nice. It'll be great for photos.

Ta-da!

Delicious!

- Does it pass? - Absolutely.

- Uncle. - Yes.

Then...

Let's launch the clam stew on the 15th. Done?

- Done! - Good.

Hey, what is that?

What's going on that day?

- It's Yun Seo's birthday. - Huh?

Yun Seo's birthday? Hey! Tell her to come over.

I'll make seaweed soup and japchae.

It's fine. She doesn't like it when others celebrate her birthday.

Who does that?

She does. I gave her a gift once, and she didn't accept it.

But that's what people do to care for each other.

But when I think about it...

Yun Seo never worries about you.

Why are you always worried about Yun Seo?

Did you give birth to her? Why are you so good to her?

Her own parents weren't good to her.

What does that make me?

Anyway.

Never mind being happy,

I just hope nothing comes up that day...

Ha Yun Seo.

[Ha Yun Seo, happy birthday! Here's a coupon for you]

Working hard first thing in the morning.

Noona, it's my turn to clean at school, so I'm leaving early.

Eat before you go to work.

Happy birthday.

What is it? It's early.

What else? I wanted to be the first one to wish you a happy birthday.

Let's share this and go to work.

I got a bento perfect for sharing.

I told you not to do anything for my birthday.

Come on.

You shouldn't have.

I'm going to.

To finish...

You didn't make a heart with peas or something, right?

♫ You're a small boat floating in the sea ♫

You're so mean.

Sorry.

I even burned my hand boiling these peas.

How can you do this to me?

Are you okay? Let me see.

Are you hurt anywhere else? So why did you-

♫ The compass in my hand spins around and around ♫

♫ You're my only one shining star ♫

Coffee's here.

All right, Ju Won!

- Here's yours, Deputy Bae. - Thank you.

- Two sleeves? - Two.

Team Leader.

Thank you.

Today is Ha Yun Seo Day. You do whatever you want to do today.

[Today is Ha Yun Seo Day]

Are you crazy? I told you not to be obvious at work.

If you do that one more time...

I get it. I'm sorry. Instead,

I'll give you the egg.

Fine. If you're giving me your egg, I forgive you.

But why tteokbokki? I wanted to take you to somewhere nicer.

You said I can do whatever I want today.

I wanted the tteokbokki from here today.

Sir, here's your order.

Did you order something else? Good job-

What is this?

Actually, I wanted to do this somewhere more romantic,

but we came here, so...

It doesn't go with the vibe here, but...

please take it.

Thank goodness no one's going to go overboard this year.

No way...

I'm sorry.

- Coffee's here! - Coffee?

I ran into the Director at the cafe. It's his treat!

Deputy Bae, a latte for you.

Team Leader, an Americano for you.

And a cappuccino for me!

[Have the happiest day] - Enjoy!

Have the happiest day.

A day as full as the foam on this cappuccino!

Thank you! Come again!

What is this? Who wrote this?

The barista. He was so sweet.

I got a cookie on the house, too!

Why are you here looking so down?

Is it hard playing hard to get?

Ju Won.

If you get over this hump, you can get Yun Seo back.

So be strong.

Still.

It's hard to hold it in today.

I wanted to make her happier this birthday.

Her birthday? Are you crazy?

It's her birthday, and you're sitting here doing nothing?

You said let her go, then get her back-

You punk! Should I hold you by the neck?

You still need to do something on her birthday!

If you don't take care of this, you'll never get her back.

Okay.

We've let her go until now, so let's get her back today. It's D-Day.

Let's get her back.

- D-Day? - Yes.

First, make a reservation at the best restaurant you know.

Rent out the whole place.

Yun Seo hates it when people flaunt money.

- Really? - Yeah.

Then what does she like?

Super spicy tteokbokki?

This is super hopeless.

Hey. Get a reservation at the hottest place in Seoul,

and prepare something small and shiny.

Like a ring-

I got that.

Look at you.

Are you really going to be like this?

I wanted to do something nice for my girlfriend's birthday.

Why are you giving it back?

Can't you just accept it?

It's just that...

it feels awkward for me to celebrate my birthday.

Every family has their own thing, right?

My family didn't care for birthdays or celebrate them.

It wasn't like that.

So, when I hear "Happy birthday," I'm not sure what to say.

I don't know if it's something to celebrate.

What are you doing?

♫ If you were like a bottle ♫

This is the most special day out of

365 days of the year.

Thank you for being born.

♫ Can't miss this dance between us ♫

That was the first time I had heard something like that.

Maybe that one memory kept me anticipating...

that something good might happen.

Anticipating, being jealous, my heart feeling down...

I felt his absence more than I thought I would.

♫ You listen to the stories that happen around me ♫

Hello.

I'm calling from Jisan Hospital.

Yes? What's going on?

[Seo Ju Won] Can we meet today?

Let's set clear goals

and expectations for the marketing performance report.

For instance, "increase sales."

[Can we meet today?] This is how we can set a goal to increase.

As for the cost per customer, through marketing efforts...

Aigoo, Director!

Long time no see! We missed you!

Yes.

Team Leader went home early today.

Did something happen?

I don't know. But she did seem disturbed when she left.

What happened?

Did I act foolishly out of selfishness?

Even so, she's not the type to react so emotionally.

Have a good night. Bye now.

I'm so embarrassed every time I see her.

Did you think I didn't know that you look at my social media?

I once posted something at home and heard your notification.

Does she think I'm some kind of pervert who creeps on her?

This damn notification!

Hey!

You make me want to look. She caught me lurking because of you!

I can't deal with you anymore. I'm punishing you.

I'm turning you off.

Hey.

Have you had dinner?

What is this?

You promised not to post my picture on social media.

I know, but people are saying our marriage is for show again.

- I thought they'd talk about divorce- - You should've told me!

Then you should have told me!

She came to my office with macarons for the picture.

She wanted a setup to quiet the rumors.

I thought it was for me.

People are going to tear me apart again.

Like the time I posted a crying selfie.

[1,045 likes]

[They look good together. Who says it's a fake marriage?]

What is this reaction?

[Rich and cute... the world is so unfair]

[Cute! Please get him more macarons]

[He's so handsome]

I make people feel jealous?

I've committed a great sin.

Let's atone, Si Won.

What's this?

Why is everyone calling me cute?

I'm the charismatic type.

A guy like me...

"The definition of looking cute together."

Sounds good.

[Look at his hands holding the macarons! So cute!] Capture.

What?

W-Where did it go?

Huh?

Hey...

Sorry.

I didn't know you'd hate it that much.

I deleted it, so don't worry. Good night.

Oh, w-wait...

I didn't get to read the new comments.

The picture disappeared so suddenly.

People must be so disappointed.

Can I have a glass?

If I knew you'd screenshot them, I wouldn't have deleted it.

Well...

I've never had people react to me like this.

It's strange, so I...

Should we take one together and re-post it?

Gosh, no way. What are you saying...

Really?

Okay, then.

I think I'll have some wine.

Today...

I'm going to post this one.

Aigoo. You're in it.

I did it because you looked cute.

What?

The marriage for show thing was an excuse.

I posted that photo because you looked cute.

R-Really?

I... I'm sorry I overreacted, too.

I was touched that you came to give me macarons.

When I thought you came just for the photo, I was disappointed.

I see.

Then, can I start posting pictures of you? Sometimes?

Gosh, we're married.

If my wife is asking, I can't protest too much.

I respect you.

Then, you want to take a picture together?

Well, if you want.

♫ I picture you smiling ♫

♫ Everyone I meet every day ♫

♫ You help me deal with it ♫

Two, three!

You're good.

I've never done this.

♫ At the end of this truthful moment ♫

♫ We're here together today ♫

We look like a real married couple in this.

We look good together, too.

♫ I can't help but smile ♫

♫ Wait a moment, wait for me ♫

[westcool liked your photo]

♫ Just gonna be alright ♫

This husband keeps being cute.

So cute.

♫ I will do the same ♫

♫ I'll always feel it ♫

♫ You, who came to me ♫

[Seo Ju Won]

I'm calling from Jisan Hospital.

Yes.

The hospital?

Are you Ha Yun Seo, Patient Kim Hee Sook's daughter?

I need to discuss your mother's funeral process with you.

Kim Hee Sook has been with us for three years for kidney failure.

She passed away yesterday.

The last time I saw my mother, I was a senior in college.

[10 years ago]

I got a call saying my father was dead.

He was drunk driving

and was being sued by the victim.

Then he drove drunk again and died instantly.

It was a death befitting for that man.

And to clean up that man's mistake,

I saw a face I didn't want to see ever again in my life.

This person, called mom,

turned a blind eye whenever I was beaten up.

Is it good?

Why? Why? Why?

I can't even run away because of you!

This is how I'm living!

Why!

It's okay.

She drank like my father

and sobbed like a monster.

Let's see...

Damn it...

Hey. You annoying little brat.

Take this little bastard and disappear from my life.

Disappear!

Just disappear!

Why...

did you want to see me?

He's still your father.

You should pay your respects one last time.

That's a child's duty.

Aren't you graduating soon?

You'll get a job, then.

You'll need to pay back your father's debt.

Stop wandering and come back. You can't cut ties with your bloodline.

My bloodline?

If the connection between parent and child

is god-given,

I'll take the punishment.

My family is Ji Seok.

Ji Seok alone.

That's right.

Say whatever you want.

So how do you feel?

I don't know.

After I left home, I struggled so much.

Maybe because of that,

I know I'll be punished for this, but...

I'm not sad at all.

I'm not going to his funeral.

I'm never going to

pick up my mom's calls again.

Why today?

Stop drinking.

You might pass out.

Why are you here?

I was meeting with the marketing team

and saw a woman looking sad sitting by the window.

A bottle of soju and a glass, please.

Sure.

What's going on?

They say she's dead.

What?

She should've been better to her children.

I never asked for much.

I just...

wanted her to say one thing.

"I'm sorry."

Is that so hard to say?

Are you crying?

No.

I have no tears to cry

for someone like that.

Yun Seo.

Did something happen?

I'm worried. Please respond.

Why am I such a fool every single time?

I wanted to live with no regrets.

I clenched my teeth and survived until now.

Someone I hated is dead, and it shook me up.

Actually...

when I heard about your father,

I was surprised.

I went through the same thing.

My father was violent, and my mother was a bystander.

So, I ran away from home with my brother

and became estranged from her.

But today,

I heard the person called my "mom"

passed away.

Maybe because I'm struggling...

my heart grows weak.

I keep thinking of him.

The first person...

who told me that he was glad I was born.

I keep thinking of him.

It's annoying.

[Seo Ju Won]

Yun Seo.

It's Lee Seong Min.

Why are you calling me from Yun Seo's phone?

I know it's unpleasant to hear from a guy on your ex-girlfriend's phone,

but there's no need to be so aggressive.

Please explain what's happening.

The Team Leader fell asleep after drinking.

We're near the office. Please come get her.

But don't if you don't want to.

I'm calling as a courtesy since it seems like she's not over you.

- I'll assume you two are over- - 10 minutes.

Stay right there. I'm coming.

Don't look at me like that.

I felt so sad for her today.

Just for today, I thought it would be best if you were with her.

Did something happen to Yun Seo?

I don't know.

It's not my story to tell.

Ask her yourself when she wakes up.

If you two want each other so much, why did you break up?

It's none of your business.

Then, take care of it.

What happened?

Nothing.

I just got a call.

Just ten more minutes.

What?

I'm sorry.

For making you spend today like this.

I'm sorry...

for everything.

No need to be sorry.

I think it's best to keep our distance and drift apart.

This won't happen again. Good night.

♫ Every scar, every tear ♫

Are you okay?

♫ Clouds in your eyes ♫

Can I ask you what's going on?

♫ Don't go alone ♫

You don't have to worry.

If I call you again, don't answer.

You can ignore it. Actually, please just ignore it.

How could I not care?

♫ Fade in blue ♫

♫ Fade in blue ♫

How could I not pick up your call?

♫ Like a fog ♫

♫ If I try to reach you, catch you, it might go away ♫

♫ I just let the color wash over me like this ♫

Where were you? Why are you home so late?

It's a scary world out there.

You've been drinking a lot these days.

It's your birthday.

I know you don't like birthdays, but I thought we'd at least eat dinner together.

Hold on. Let me make you some honey tea.

Ji Seok.

You don't want honey tea?

I...

got a call today.

What call?

Mom...

has been in a nursing hospital.

Then, her condition got worse...

and she passed away yesterday morning.

- The funeral- - So?

So what?

Should we go there and wail?

Dress up in black and organize her funeral?

- Ji Seok... - Noona.

I still remember how she used to choke you.

- What? - How she would grab you and cry every night.

Pushing you, hitting you, cursing you to get out.

When I was so hungry I cried, you made me porridge with the leftover rice.

And that woman...

cussed you out, saying you should be earning money instead.

You fed me porridge while covering my ears.

Why...

Why do you still remember that?

Is she a parent just for giving birth to you? I feel nothing for that woman!

You're my only parent, my only family.

You're my mom and my dad.

I don't need anyone else.

I never thought you weren't enough.

Noona...

Was I not enough for you?

It's not like that.

Then don't go.

Neither you nor I have any reason to go.

Are you going to work?

Yeah.

See you.

Sure, sure. Don't worry.

Yes, Team Leader.

Got it. Bye.

What? What's going on?

What did she say?

Team Leader Ha won't be in today.

What?

Oh, hello, Director!

Good morning.

What brings you here this morning?

Well...

I heard Team Leader Ha isn't coming in today?

Yes, well...

Did something happen to Yun Seo?

It's not my story to tell.

Ask her yourself when she wakes up.

Who is this?

[Funeral Center]

Why am I here?

[Rest in peace]

[Rest eternally in God's embrace]

[The late Kim Hee Sook]

[Son: Ha Ji Seok, Daughter: Ha Yun Seo]

How can they not show up to their parent's funeral?

They didn't even know that she was in the nursing hospital.

It must be the end of the world.

She hears that her mother is dead and hangs up on me.

I heard she has a son, besides the daughter who picked up.

They both have it coming for them.

[Funeral Center]

[Funeral Center]

How did you know?

Ji Seok called me.

He asked me to stay by your side.

Yun Seo.

Yun Seo!

Let go of me!

Why are you here?

Who are you to come all the way here? Why?

- Yun Seo. - I don't know how much you've heard, but...

not every family is the same.

I don't consider that woman my mother.

I'm not sad at all.

So go.

Go!

So why are you crying?

You say you're not sad.

I don't know.

I don't know...

I've never cried like that in my life.

When we first ran away from home and couldn't find a room,

when I couldn't do more for Ji Seok,

- I didn't cry. - It's okay.

Even though I grew up never hearing a proper "happy birthday,"

I never cried.

But those hands that pat my back silently,

the gaze that seemed to feel more pain than I did,

my sorrow became overwhelming that

I broke down.

♫ Your scent is inside me ♫

♫ You shake up my entire heart ♫

♫ My eyes are covered, so I can't see ♫

[Cinderella at 2AM]

Yun Seo, let's get married.

What? You proposed?

But I'm not going to beg. I'll just wait.

If you're going to do this, Ha Yun Seo will be unable to go anywhere.

Do you want to ruin her because of you?

I have to go to Spain suddenly. I'm leaving right now.

Seo Ju Won!

I'm going to chase after you now.

♫ Throughout this long while ♫