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(Crushology 101)

(A Good Friend to Meet)

(All places, organizations, characters,)

(incidents, and backstories in this drama are fictitious.)

(Crushology 101)

The guy who wrote the card has come up to the stage.

Please introduce yourself.

Hi.

I'm Cha Ji Won in the Sculpture Department.

How good-looking!

Do you two already know each other?

Yes.

I'm Bani's partner's junior.

Ji Won mustered up the courage to come onstage.

It's a waste to let him go just like that, right?

- Yes! - Yes!

In the hopes that Ji Won's feelings...

are delivered well to Hee Jin,

how about a ten-second eye contact?

- Yes! - Yes!

Let's all count down from ten.

- Ten, nine, eight, seven, - Ten, nine, eight, seven,

- six, five... - six, five...

Three, two, one.

(The Artists' Night)

(Episode 8: Feelings Left Unsaid)

(Episode 8: Feelings Left Unsaid)

What's this?

Are you two going out starting today?

Well...

No wonder you hung out together every day.

It was weird you weren't dating each other.

Since it's late, let's tidy up what's necessary today...

and continue tomorrow.

Okay.

Let's go.

Wait for me.

Ji Won.

Why did you come up onstage?

That's because...

I wrote the card.

You're the one who actually wrote it?

You've been looking down since earlier.

Did something unpleasant happen?

Why didn't you tell me that someone dropped by my house...

when I was asleep?

I did...

say that a friend came by.

Yeo Reum.

Your taxi is here.

I see.

- Okay. I'll be right there. - Great.

Sir. She's on her way.

Why are you still here?

You're not in the student council.

To help Bani out.

Why did you go up onstage earlier?

That card.

You didn't write it, did you?

Why do you think I didn't?

Or else what?

- Did you write it? - That's...

Whatever.

I don't need to hear it.

If you wrote the confession...

but didn't appear before Bani,

that'd mean your feelings weren't that serious.

You've...

changed.

You're crossing the line a lot...

for a guy she's just friends with.

You're right.

I am crossing the line.

I saw you struggling to make up your mind.

I just can't let Bani date...

someone like you.

That's why...

I'll go to her.

To Bani.

Bani.

We need to talk.

About what?

It's something private.

Text me when you're free.

I'll be waiting.

(2025 Youth Art Project First Group Exhibition)

I'm Cha Ji Won in the Sculpture Department.

Ji Won mustered up the courage to come onstage.

It's a waste to let him go just like that, right?

- Yes! - Yes!

In the hopes that Ji Won's feelings...

are delivered well to Hee Jin,

how about a ten-second eye contact?

- Yes! - Yes!

Start.

- Ten, nine, eight, seven... - Ten, nine, eight, seven...

I saw you struggling to make up your mind.

I just can't let Bani date...

someone like you.

That's why...

I'll go to her.

To Bani.

- Five, four, three, two, one. - Five, four, three, two, one.

- Date! - Date!

(See you later at 7pm.)

- Date! - Date!

Now then,

thank you to the two who came up onstage.

We hope you have a happy ending.

Please give them a big round of applause.

You look great together!

Date!

(Yein Hall)

- Great work. - Great work.

Gosh, it took two hours just to tidy things up.

I know, right?

It would've taken us much longer had you not helped us.

- Thank you. - It's nothing. Great work.

- Great work. - Thank you.

By the way, where did the camera we left there go?

Yeol took it yesterday to transfer the data.

For real? This is bad.

What's wrong?

The camera we used for our social media photos is in there.

I'll call Yeol and have him bring it over now.

Let me go get it.

Doesn't Yeol have to put together...

the festival footage by today?

With how busy he is,

having him come here for that feels wrong.

True. Then I'll leave it to you, Bani.

Bani.

But...

does it have to be you?

What?

The one getting the camera.

Someone else can do it.

He wanted to talk.

I might as well hear him out while I'm getting the camera.

Bani.

Don't date anyone who makes you wonder about his intention.

(See you later at 7pm.)

You looking down yesterday bothered me too much.

You haven't eaten yet, right?

Your studio is better than I imagined.

How did you know this place?

Ho Dong told me.

And it seems like you've wrapped up your work.

I came at the perfect time.

I've got nothing to say to you.

Leave.

Come on.

I'll leave after we eat this.

The festival was tiresome.

Think of this as our little after-party.

I'll leave if you won't.

Yeol.

Fine.

Let's hear it since you came willingly.

What was that reason of yours?

Weren't I a burden?

You and I together looked lousy, no?

I thought about what you meant for ages, but I couldn't get it.

While my imagination ran wild,

you had left for your exchange program.

I realized that moment...

that you had already thought of breaking up with me.

I had no idea, like some fool,

then got ghosted.

All right.

Tell me.

Why did you leave me like that?

What did I do that was so wrong to you?

I can finally breathe after all that self-blame.

But why did you have to appear now and make a mess of me again?

I'm sorry.

I had no idea you'd be in so much pain.

I just...

Back then, I just thought that would protect our relationship.

So tell me, will you?

What is the reason?

See?

You're not going to tell me.

Even now, you're looking down on me.

And you planned to return to me?

Don't make me laugh.

I will never...

go back to that time.

We need to talk.

It's something private.

Text me when you're free.

I'll be waiting.

Are you here to see Yeol?

I'm here to get something.

I see.

I came for this.

Bye.

Hee Jin.

Do you...

have feelings for Yeol?

Sorry?

The two of us...

had to be apart for a reason...

and didn't break up for good.

Yeol.

He will come back to me soon.

I thought it'd be good for you...

to make it clear.

What if he doesn't go back?

- What? - It's just an assumption.

We'll handle it ourselves.

(Contacts)

(Hwang Jae Yeol)

The two of us...

had to be apart for a reason...

and didn't break up for good.

Yeol. He will come back to me soon.

(Han Yeo Reum)

Bani.

Oh, Ji Won.

What brings you here?

I came to pick you up.

- All the way here? - Yes.

I want to go to school with you.

Oh, my gosh.

Are you wearing perfume?

Yes.

Why? Do you not like it?

No, it's really nice.

That's a relief. I chose it after much thought.

How did the conversation go yesterday?

With Yeol?

I couldn't meet him.

Excuse me.

All good now.

Thanks.

Let's go.

(Main Library)

Hello.

Yes.

Did you borrow this book? I was looking for it too.

I see.

Unfortunately, only one person can borrow it.

Unlike humans,

books can only be read by one person at a time.

What?

I believe I picked this up a second earlier than you.

So I'm afraid I can't give it to you.

My self-respect won't allow me...

to give even this to you.

Goodbye then.

Gosh. But still,

don't worry too much.

I read fast.

I'll read it quickly and return it.

The festival was received so well...

thanks to you.

Thank you.

If you don't mind, we'd like to treat you to a meal.

Well...

I'd love to,

but I'm supposed to meet someone here.

- Let's eat together next time then. - Sure.

- Bye. - Bye.

(What are you doing? Are you home?)

How could you leave like that yesterday?

I'm at school. I'll be waiting for you.

(Student Council Room)

Really?

It's Yeol.

- Yeol. - Yeol.

Jae Yeol, well...

Jae Yeol.

- Have you seen this? - An article came out.

(How could you leave like that yesterday?)

(I'm at school. I'll be waiting for you.)

Hey, isn't she Han Yeo Reum?

She is.

Oh, my gosh.

Yeo Reum, have you seen this article?

("Sportscaster Han Yeo Reum's Mother Is Accused of Fraud,")

("Allegedly Fleeing with Community Savings Fund")

Oh, no.

What do we do?

("Sportscaster Han Yeo Reum's Mother Is Accused of Fraud")

I'm sorry.

I just...

Back then, I just thought that would protect our relationship.

So tell me, will you?

What is the reason?

- It's over for her, isn't it? - "Fraud?"

Is this true?

(Head of Newscaster Department)

Yeo Reum, where are you?

Are you all right? The company is in complete chaos.

Everyone is looking for you.

- I'm sorry. - Yeo Reum.

Yeo Reum.

I knew it.

It's Han Yeo Reum.

- What is she going to do now? - Is this true?

- Is this true? - If this is true, it's horrible.

- How many victims are there? - I think it's true.

Yeol.

Let's go.

What is Han Yeo Reum going to do? She's in trouble.

Why?

Have you not seen the article?

Her mother is accused of fraud.

Everyone is talking about it.

Gosh. Do you think she can continue to be on TV?

It's over for her.

But our assignment isn't over.

The two of us...

had to be apart for a reason...

and didn't break up for good.

Yeol. He will come back to me soon.

Let's go.

(Gunseo Trading Company)

(Dogwon Industries Co., Ltd.)

(Dogwon Industries Co., Ltd.)

Are you okay?

Bani, are you okay? Are you not hurt?

Are you okay, Ji Won?

Are you all right, Bani?

Yes. I'm fine.

How about you? Are you not hurt?

I'm asking you.

Let me see. Did it hit your head?

It didn't hit me at all.

That's a relief.

Are you sure you're okay?

Yes.

Reporters will go to your place.

Stay here for a while.

In the end,

you've found out about it.

I thought I'd be able to hide it until the end.

The exam is over today. Let's eat until we're stuffed.

Yes.

What do you want to have?

And...

Here.

What's this?

Open it.

Why?

Do you not like it?

Yes. It's pretty.

Oh, gosh. I thought you didn't like it.

But Yeol,

what do I do?

I forgot to bring the gift.

I'll give it to you next time.

Yes. Next time.

Did you come to school to say this?

What do I do then? There's nowhere else to get money.

You spent all the money I saved from working part-time for a year.

I really have no money.

You have a boyfriend called Yeol.

You said he was rich.

Mom!

I'm just saying.

What do you take me for?

Thank you for helping me every time.

It's because I'm thankful.

Don't worry about it.

I don't know how I can repay your kindness.

No worries.

Mom.

I'm sorry.

Come on.

- My goodness! - Are you out of your mind?

You said you were just saying it.

Mom.

I'm going to break up with Yeol.

So...

if you borrow money from his mother...

just one more time,

we're over too.

Got it?

Don't you ever...

contact his mother again.

I don't understand.

We were fine until yesterday.

- How can you break up with me now? - It's just...

that you're...

too much for me.

What?

I don't like who I am...

when I'm with you.

I left Seoul after that...

to study for the exam and work part-time.

What about the exchange student thing?

It was an excuse.

If you were struggling that much,

- why didn't you tell me even once? - Because I didn't want you...

to find out about it.

At least to you,

I didn't want to look pathetic.

If I did,

it would've killed me.

Don't look at me with pity in your eyes.

I'm perfectly fine now.

I did nothing wrong,

so a clarification statement will be released.

But what's even better...

is that you...

came to me.

I'm not the same person I used to be.

I won't leave you this time...

even though this blew up in my face again.

Gosh, I need to get out of here.

Yeol.

How about some fresh air?

Just this once.

Come on.

- Ten, nine, eight, - Ten, nine, eight,

- seven, six, five, - seven, six, five,

- four, three, two... - four, three, two...

What is it?

What?

What do you mean?

Bani, you were looking at me.

Well,

I still feel bad that you got hurt because of me.

I'm also grateful.

If you're that grateful,

share a meal with me.

- What? - Let's...

eat something delicious this weekend,

Bani.

We were adorable back then,

weren't we?

(Yeol and Yeo Reum)

Yeo Reum, wait.

Can we come in here like this?

Why not? We'll soon go here, won't we?

Hey, over there. Come on.

We'll take classes together here...

and eat together afterward.

Will we have the time for that when we're in different departments?

Hang on. Weren't you going to follow me around?

That's what couples on TV shows do.

Well,

that depends on how you do.

What? Seriously?

I can't have that.

I'm putting it in writing so you can't say otherwise.

(Yeol and...)

(Yeo Reum)

What do you think?

Don't I have pretty handwriting?

It's not as pretty as you.

(Yeol and Yeo Reum)

It's late now.

Let's go.

Come on.

Are you sure about that?

Hey, come on.

(Art Hall)

Bani, let's go.

We should also go.

Stay here for the night.

You can help yourself to the water and snacks in the fridge.

What about you?

I have work left to do for my project,

so I'll sleep at the studio.

Gosh, that's good.

- Bani, are you home? - Yes.

What's going on? Why are you cooking for a change?

Oh, this?

It's our wedding anniversary tomorrow.

Your father works hard every day, preparing a nourishing dish for me,

so this is the least I can do.

I'm making a broth for the hot pot in advance.

Dad would love it.

What?

My daughter.

What is it?

What do you mean?

Is...

something up?

What?

You don't sound like yourself...

and seem paler than usual.

Are you okay?

No.

Goodness, Bani.

I'm not okay at all.

This is way too painful.

Did you sleep this uncomfortably all night?

Now I feel guilty.

I thought we could have breakfast together.

I packed a few things.

From now on,

I'll be sleeping at home again.

- Will you be all right? - Yes.

A clarification statement was released.

Things died down, so I think I'll be fine.

That means you can sleep in your own bed again.

(Bani...)

(Bani, I like you!)

There's somewhere I wanted to go after breakfast.

Let's eat and head over there.

Why are we here?

You always wanted a turntable...

for your own studio.

I saw that you didn't have one.

- Forget it. - Why?

I wanted to get you one for your birthday...

but never got around to it.

It's been eating away at me.

Excuse me.

Can this be delivered?

Yes, of course.

It's nice to be out on the weekend.

You can hit me up at any time.

This is so cute.

Umbrellas are over there.

Which do you prefer? This one?

Don't we only need one?

I doubt it'll rain all day.

Sure. We'll take this.

Okay.

- I'll get this for us. - Sure.

It's pouring outside.

You should wait here. I'll buy us an umbrella.

You must be feeling hungry now.

Let's go eat.

- Sure. Sounds good. - Come on.

I hope steak is okay.

I booked a table...

at our usual place.

What's on your mind?

It's nothing.

This place is stunning.

- The food here is really good. - Really?

Hello.

We meet again.

I'm sorry.

We must have made a mistake.

I just checked our tables.

This four-person table is the only one available right now.

It sounds like you know each other. If you don't mind,

could you sit together?

If you're uncomfortable, we can go somewhere else.

No.

I don't mind if we sit together.

Enjoy.

Bani, try this too.

Okay. Thank you.

You must be quite happy, Hee Jin.

Your boyfriend seems like a sweet guy.

This crossed my mind when I saw you before.

You two...

make a good couple.

In a way, I acted as a matchmaker for you.

So this feels rewarding.

When I look at you two,

you remind me...

of me and Yeol when we started dating.

- Are you okay? - Are you all right?

Wipe it with this.

My gosh, okay.

Excuse me. I'm going to use the restroom.

I'll need to use the restroom too.

What is this?

Ban Hee Jin.

You're so pathetic.

Are you dating him now?

Don't date him.

I don't want you to date him.

You're crossing the line right now. You know that, right?

Why do you care whether or not I'm dating Won?

- It's none of your business. - No, it is my business.

Why do you keep torturing me like this?

Why do you keep stealing my attention?

Why did you come to a place like this with him?

And why do you keep bothering me in my head?

Seriously.

You're driving me crazy.

Exactly.

Let's not pay attention to each other now.

So we don't bother each other.

Are your clothes okay?

Yes. I think I can just wash them.

I'm sorry for the disturbance.

Don't be.

Bani, why don't we go?

Your clothes are ruined too.

Okay. Let's go.

We'll get going now.

You're not going to eat?

The food will get cold.

You should...

eat.

I don't have an appetite.

Why not?

Is it because of Hee Jin?

Am I wrong?

Your mind has been somewhere else...

the whole time you were with me today.

After running into Hee Jin,

you've been anxious the whole time.

Unbelievable.

Why did you have to make me feel so unwanted?

If you were going to do this,

you shouldn't have come running to me then.

Right.

It was my fault.

I shouldn't have gone to you to begin with.

You're right.

I've been thinking about her...

the whole time I was with you.

I thought of her even when I couldn't see her.

But when I saw her,

it was harder to stop thinking about her.

So...

I'll be honest with my feelings starting now.

- Hey, Hwang Jae Yeol. - I...

can't put off...

going to her any longer.

If you leave now,

you know that it's really over between us, right?

You know that...

things were over between us a long time ago.

Yeo Reum.

Han Yeo Reum.

I'm sorry.

I didn't know you were going through a tough time.

I only hated you for leaving.

But...

I can't go back to you now.

So...

let's break up for real this time.

Yes?

Is there an arcade around here?

How about the punching machine? You're good at that.

Wait, no.

Why don't we call your friends and hang out? It's been a while.

Bani!

Bani.

Don't go.

I'm sorry. I think I should go.

I'm sorry...

for being so harsh on you earlier.

I know I said awful things to you,

but there was only one thing I have been meaning to tell you...

this whole time.

I like you.

Cut. Okay.

- Okay! - Two, three.

(Crushology 101)

Say hello to my girlfriend.

We have a lot in common.

So we click really well.

- What are you doing here? - Ban Hee Jin.

Your life should be ruined...

- like mine. - Jae Yeol! Over here!

What have you done?

- Bani. - But...

your boyfriend must be upset.

Everyone thinks Won is your boyfriend.

Why aren't you dating anyone?

Actually, there's someone I like.

Isn't that Bani?

Where did you see her?