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It's nothing to cry about. Don't cry.

I'm not crying.

It's not something to cry about.

I'm not a fool who shed tears without knowing

why you're rejecting me.

I see.

Then let's be over with this issue here.

Let's go. I'll get you a cab.

- I'll go alone. - No.

Don't tell me

you're expecting me to let you grab a taxi for me.

Yeah.

Why?

Because I'll do as much.

Who do you think you are?

Your senior, brat.

A senior takes care of their junior and send them home safely.

Like a guardian.

Why would I let you go alone? It's past 11:00 p.m. in the dark alley.

Okay.

Let's just say we didn't meet today.

Let's erase what happened today, Eun-o.

The taxi arrives in ten minutes.

Eun-o?

Eun-o.

Eun-o.

Eun-o!

Gosh, Eun-o…

I'm in a taxi, safely on my way home.

Send me a picture of the taxi.

You shouldn't have told me…

Eun-o.

- Father. - Oh, hey.

When will you stop working overtime?

Soon.

How's everything?

I'm doing all right, of course.

I'm busy catching up with people.

I see.

What is it?

No, nothing. Good night.

Okay. You should wash up and go to bed too.

Do you have to make me a man who gladly took ten million won

in exchange for rescinding the job offer?

I like you. I mean it.

You and I aren't compatible.

I don't understand it.

Oh, whatever. She'll be fine on her own.

She really shouldn't have said that.

Why bother wearing a suit every day?

I told you. I've been meeting people in the field.

And the fruit box.

Leave it. I'm going to take care of it, okay?

Dad, why are you in a suit?

He's worn a suit all his life. He's not used to wearing daily clothes.

Do you need some pocket money? Come on in.

Goodness. No, Dad.

I don't need money.

I'm going out.

We should be giving him living expenses.

Oh, Mother.

What… Goodness.

Well… Do you need new clothes, Mother?

Gosh. Not at all.

No. I have enough for at least three years even if I change every day.

If you have that many clothes, use this to buy something delicious.

Gosh, no.

I still have a lot in my pocket.

Mother. Don't save your allowance from now on.

Just use it all up.

And tell me if you need more.

- I'm heading out. - Gosh.

- Look, Sang-cheol. Wait. - See you.

He's heading out where?

He has no work to go to.

He has no people to meet.

Mother.

My father came last night. I'm going to go visit him.

THOSE WITH EXPERIENCE PREFERRED ELDERS WELCOME

Experience preferred…

"We welcome elders"?

While you were away,

I threw out all the sauces that were out of date and got new ones.

Use them at ease.

Okay, I will.

Thanks.

Anyway, did your husband's retirement ceremony go well?

- We talked on the phone that night. - Right.

When you go home, let me go with you.

What?

At my eldest brother's 90th birthday party,

they gave all the guests

this red ginseng gift set in return.

I thought it'd be a perfect gift for your husband

so I brought it safe with me.

He's out and not home, Father.

Oh, really?

Then tomorrow.

He's stepping out tomorrow too. He's got appointments to catch up on.

Maybe after a few days.

Actually, next week.

He's been very busy lately.

Really? Well, okay.

He even has a company to join right after his retirement.

I guess he has a line of people waiting to meet him.

Yes, of course.

Hey, Eun-o.

Come here.

You asked Ji-hyeok out, right?

It worked and so, you cried, didn't you?

Your eyes are swollen.

No, I got rejected.

What? Say that again.

What for? You saw it coming, didn't you?

I'm not a fortune teller or clairvoyant.

I didn't see anything coming.

What is it? Is it going to rain today?

What are you doing here during lunch hours?

I wanted to have a sandwich here today.

Why are you three gathered there?

And what are you doing here?

I mean, what brings you by?

What a weird question. You sound like I'm not supposed to be here.

Eun-o, bring me the settlement for the second quarter.

I was going to sign it, but you threw a fit and left.

Did I?

Oh, right. At the gukbap place, right?

Sung-woo, bring me the ledger.

Got it.

- Iced Americano, right? - No.

I'm going out to have lunch with Sung-jae.

- With me? - Yes.

Thank you.

Oh, Eun-o.

Jong-min is going to sponsor the additional volunteer service fee.

Tell me when he sends the money.

That's good. I was wondering how to cover it up.

Come out. Let's go.

I'll come again another time.

What's with this situation?

You lied to me, didn't you?

What…

I mean,

it doesn't feel like one of you rejected the other.

You seem too normal and fine.

Because everything's fine.

Everything's fine? You got rejected yesterday.

Yeah.

It's okay to see Ji-hyeok, who rejected you yesterday?

Are you sure you got rejected?

I told him I liked him. I asked him to go out with me.

He said he didn't like me and that he wouldn't date me.

So, I flat-out got rejected.

Then it's even weirder.

Are you saying you got over him overnight?

He's not one to beat around the bush.

And I'm not too dull to understand.

Maybe that's why.

Let's get to work now.

Did you tell Eun-o

that I broke up with Yeon-hee?

Yeah.

Punk, why did you tell her?

- You of all people! - What about me?

- You have a crush on her! - Then what?

I can't let her know?

I can do nothing but have a crush on her anyway.

You knew I'd reject her.

You knew it.

Well, how was I supposed to know?

Park Sung-jae.

Oh, that?

What you said six years ago when I asked if you had any feelings for Eun-o

after telling you that I liked her and that I was

- bothered by you? - It wasn't just then.

- I told you like three times. - Yes, just three times.

Every time I made effort to approach her,

you quickly noticed it and persuaded me to stop.

That you and I weren't for her.

That it couldn't be me,

- and that it wouldn't be you. - The conversation's drifting off topic.

Why must I always listen to you?

And why do you always shut the doors

- as if it is only right? - Then why did you listen to me?

- Because it was what you said! - No.

Because it was right. You agreed. You were convinced.

You're aware of all that.

I don't understand why you told her about my breakup.

I promised her.

What?

She asked me

to tell her when you didn't have a girlfriend

and I had no excuse to refuse.

I mean, she wanted to express her feelings to the man she liked.

And you're being a total jerk over this single confession.

Hey, Park Sung-jae.

Are you getting mad at me?

I should be getting mad at you.

You didn't even let me express my feelings, bastard.

Hey, Lee Ji-hyeok.

Do you know how hard it is to be a guardian angel?

You chose that path.

- I needed to do at least that. - If you liked her,

why make her ask me out just to break her heart?

You broke her heart, punk!

You're being unreasonable.

She's like Soo-bin to me.

Did I ever give her hope or seem to have other intentions?

Come on, the great Lee Ji-hyeok.

Is that why you flat-out rejected her?

I did that for her sake. So she'd be completely over me.

So,

after being heartless to make her give up, you talked to her like that just now?

As if nothing ever happened, just like that?

You said you rejected her.

How could you see her as if it was no big deal?

It was no big deal. Or what, must I act like I was swayed?

Why is it not a big deal? How can you be so indifferent about it?

Your emotions are yours to handle.

I rejected the confession I'd never asked for. Must I even help her move on?

Come on, Sung-jae.

Eun-o and I are a junior and senior.

You rotten bastard.

Take your hot dog.

Forget it.

Just pick up your phone.

Damn it.

Hey, your hot dog.

JEONG BO-A

Hello?

Help?

What is it about?

Please remove your card.

Okay.

Didn't you forget something?

I did?

A stamp card.

With today's stamp, you'll get a free drink.

Oh, I forgot.

You have such a good memory.

It's because you're here often.

Okay, one more.

Make sure to get your free drink next time.

Okay, thank you.

Hey, shake your head three times.

Shake my head?

Yes, like babies.

I need to check if you're in your right mind. Do it now.

Shake, shake.

What about me?

Who am I? And what's today's exact date?

I'd like to hear what Eun-o will say.

See? You're being very weird right now.

Are you okay?

Now, everyone knows about it.

How humiliating.

You might need some stuff.

Drinks, chatting.

I don't need anything.

But I'm a bit curious.

Didn't Ji-hyeok tell you?

He wouldn't go out with me.

He has zero intention. Zero.

But I'm okay.

I also find it strange that I'm okay.

Is that right?

Right, I guess.

Oh, don't we have to sweep outside?

It doesn't suit you, Eun-o.

What do you mean?

Saying you're okay when you obviously not okay.

It's not like you.

Reach me if you need someone to talk to.

Anytime.

But I'm really okay.

We're not compatible in terms of fashion style?

This doesn't suit a fashionista like him?

Is that what it is?

Is it because I'm not sexy?

That could never be the case.

Lee Ji-hyeok is not that kind of person.

Soo-jung.

What does "incompatible" mean?

What kind of woman

is compatible with him?

What's with that outfit?

The outfit of a woman who ran away from her blind date.

A blind date?

You know, right?

Words have spread about me and him,

so I can't be a match for those high-class bachelors.

There's this one guy whose background barely satisfies my dad.

If I do this blind date today,

I might be dragged to a wedding around next week.

I understand your difficult situation,

but what do you need my help for?

I told them I was dating someone.

Don't tell me…

Somebody's probably taking pictures of us.

Is that why you told me to face against the door?

Getting through today won't solve it.

I'm going to hire a fake boyfriend.

Hello.

My name is Lee Soo-bin.

Well, this is…

CEO MA SANG-SOO

…who I am.

First name "My," last name "God"?

Is that how Gen Z tell jokes?

Come in.

Goodness. Soo-ho!

Oh, goodness.

- Long time no see, Sang-cheol. - I know.

- Are you doing well? - Yes, have a seat.

I'm such a snob.

I'd die for love, but I can't give up on my dad's money.

You've lost your love. You shouldn't lose his money as well.

That's why I'm a snob.

Everyone's a snob in this world.

Whether it's now, after a year, or after ten years,

everyone lives for their own good.

And that's only natural.

That's a big comfort.

Unless you plan to stay single forever,

think about marrying someone your father chooses.

Seo Jae-wook left for Australia.

I'm done waiting for him.

- A way? - Yes.

You got another job in the same field as soon as you retired.

Everyone said you'd know a way.

Gosh.

You end up making me tell you the truth.

It's my in-law's company.

My father-in-law's cousin is the owner.

My father-in-law almost begged him to hire me.

Using connections to get employed again in the same field is almost impossible.

Your experience, capability, connections are no use.

You must know. You went through it.

Forget connections.

It's hard to find another job in the same field.

Give up and settle for a job you can have.

Still, I need to stick to my expertise. I can't take a totally different job.

Right, you'll need time.

That was when I realized

making money like this is the greatest thrill in the world.

It's just thrilling.

One month, two months, three months.

Money poured into my pockets as if I hit a jackpot.

You think you're quite a catch, don't you?

Excuse me?

Well, you're young.

I wouldn't say you're young enough, though.

Still, you have a pretty face and a nice body.

You think you have all the qualities that men would like, don't you?

That's why you're stuck up even when you're jobless.

You've got it very wrong.

Or was it supposed to be someone else?

Oh, you do that online video gig?

But if a job doesn't pay regularly,

it's no better than being jobless.

It depends. I'm on my way to settling down.

What do you say about me?

You make a lot of money.

And you make a lot of money. You make a lot of money,

so you probably think you have all the conditions that gold diggers like.

That's not true.

You see,

once I get this hair transplant,

there won't be a single thing in the world I'll have to envy.

Then why haven't you gotten one?

I've been busy making money.

I see.

What is this?

You made a wedding invitation?

People propose like this these days?

I should've done it.

Open it.

Guys!

I'm finally getting married.

- Ji-wan. - Bride Jin Hong-mi

and Groom Seong…

GROOM SEONG JAE-HO BRIDE JIN HONG-MI

"Seong Jae-ho"?

What is this?

This is my wedding invitation.

Your wedding invitation?

You're getting married?

With someone else, not me?

I never said I was going to marry you.

You didn't care to listen.

Are you saying this is my fault?

To some degree, yes.

Hey.

We went on a four-day trip to the Philippines last month.

Amidst all that, you prepared for your wedding?

You two-timed me with another guy?

Had you not told me to choose one of the three options,

I would've seen you until the day before my wedding.

I like how fit you are and how pure your heart is. You're honestly hot.

But I hate your background so much.

Don't bother coming to my office.

I resigned.

And don't bother coming to my wedding.

Only those invited will be allowed in.

This must be what people mean by surreal.

Enjoy the dessert before you leave. It was fun seeing you.

Hong-mi.

It'll be hard to forget your hug.

Even so, you shouldn't use violence!

- Hey, Jin Hong-mi! - Goodness!

Hong-mi.

Dating violence is considered a crime too.

You believed what you wanted to believe, and you loved me as you wanted.

Correct?

It should leave no regrets for both of us

since you loved me and I accepted your love.

You're damn good with your words.

- It pisses me off. - You won't be clingy, right?

I won't be clingy over someone--

It'll be your loss with someone bitchy like me.

Ji-wan. I'm a bitch.

I've always been a bitch.

#26 ANALYSIS OF "ROSE INTRINSIC RATIO"

ALARM

I'll call it a day.

Goodbye.

Starting this week, try to stay until 10:00 p.m. if you can.

Artists work all night when their exhibitions are near.

So you can do an interview if a reporter comes by chance.

Okay?

Isn't Young-ra overdoing it?

Tell her to have dinner at home two or three days a week.

She says no.

It's her decision. She's an artist, and she wants to focus.

Honey, we're not artists.

Goodness.

None of our families have any artistic DNA,

so I wonder how our daughter ended up with it.

Above that, honey,

can't you hurry up with getting that guy who's been stalking Young-ra?

I'm too anxious to sleep.

I told you not to worry.

Driver Jeong is a former Special Forces agent.

He leaves flowers every day.

It's no use reporting a man who only leaves flowers.

He'll be released if he doesn't have any big charges.

Count on Driver Jeong.

Once her exhibition is over,

I better marry her off this year at least for my anxiety's sake.

We should marry Sung-jae off first. Young-ra's still young.

I'm home.

You must be tired.

Did you have dinner?

Yes, I ate well.

Rest up. I'll go upstairs.

Come sit down.

Our son came home at almost 11:00.

Save your nagging for later and let him rest.

Sit down.

When are you planning to get married?

I haven't found the one yet.

You're 33 now. If you can't find one, make one.

Go on blind dates.

I'd like to marry someone whom I've known well for a long time.

A long time?

How long do you think is enough time to know someone?

Think time means you know someone?

You sound so immature.

In any case, I plan to marry someone I meet naturally.

If I ever get married, I mean.

What… Sung-jae.

What do you mean, if you ever get married?

Are you saying you may not get married?

Dear, you can't do that.

Mother, that's not what I mean.

I should get married.

I will. Don't worry.

I still have some work to do.

That is suspicious.

What's suspicious?

He hasn't met the one yet because of his high standards.

Darn, that nutjob.

Ordered more wine, saying the last bus was still running…

MS. MANAGER

Hello, why are you calling at this hour?

Mr. Ma Sang-soo doesn't want to see you anymore.

He called you to say that at this hour?

I was asleep when I took the call.

Anyway, I told you what he said.

Ridiculous.

Dang, I lost seven subscribers.

Your channel doesn't even make a million won.

Do you seriously consider it a job?

Wait and see.

I will have 100,000 and a million subscribers for sure.

Wait and see.

An extra fee will be charged after the tone.

Oh Jae-jin.

You don't even know to call if you're late or absent.

That's why you haven't called when you're 50 minutes late.

It's 47 minutes, not 50 minutes.

Hey, Oh Jae-jin!

Goodness.

- Hello, Mr. Vice-president. - Hello.

Mr. Chief Director.

Why is it that you're with Oh Jae-jin?

He's my replacement.

Say hello. This is Chief Director Oh Jae-jin.

This is my only son.

I wanted to train him in advance,

so I put him through the internship and entry-level work.

I hope you understand.

I'm Oh Jae-jin.

But… There hasn't been an appointment notice.

It's probably up on the intranet by now.

The new chief director wanted

to greet his former team personally, so we decided to come here first.

Who's going to train this guy?

Who is going to train him?

I'll do it.

I will,

but if you keep this up, people will think you got here through nepotism.

I told you a few times.

Two times, it's a mistake. But the third time means you're incapable.

How long do I have to go easy on you?

Not for too long, sir.

For six months, I've learned a lot thanks to you.

All right. Let's go. Good day to you all.

Let's go.

Sir.

Let me take today off.

Sure, do that.

Mr. Lee!

I thought I should talk to you personally

because you were my mentor.

I appreciate that you tried hard to teach me.

But, Mr. Lee,

why did you pity me?

I was dying to spill the beans, you know.

On what grounds did you go easy on me?

Right, I made some mistakes.

Why did you cover for me instead of scolding me?

At that time,

you didn't seem like you were making mistakes on purpose.

Just a second.

Please take a seat and I'll call you.

Eun-o, Ji-hyeok…

Sparkling water, please.

What?

LETTER OF RESIGNATION

Tell Eun-o that I'll use the printer.

You can just use it. Eun-o isn't here now.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION

Hey, he left.

Were you hiding to avoid him?

Why did you hide?

I don't know.

Why did I hide?

That's not like me.

Dad.

What are you doing here at this hour? Are you sick?

No, I heard you were home.

What is this?

Well, it's nothing.

You taped the torn wrapper together. Where are you going with this thing?

Well, to meet…

It's just for business. Go on inside.

You can't give that as a gift.

Let's go in. I'll wrap it for you.

I have no time.

Even so…

It doesn't have to be nicely wrapped!

Why?

Because you're returning it?

You're off to meet CEO Choi, aren't you?

Don't go, Dad.

Did you know?

By chance.

Let's talk later.

Don't bring it to them.

You can just return the money.

Taping this tattered wrapper isn't going to

restore your tattered pride. It'll just make you miserable.

- What did you just say? - Well… That's not what I meant, Dad.

Don't act like you know everything because you don't.

Let me go. I'll give it back to them.

Tell me what you want to say. I'll deliver your words.

- I can't let you do this on my behalf. - Father!

Wait, Dad.

Dad, you really… can't do this.

You're off to meet CEO Choi, aren't you?

Don't go, Dad.

Taping this tattered wrapper isn't going to

restore your tattered pride. It'll only make you more miserable.

I'm glad we bought this.

Da-jung, that young man looks a lot like Ji-hyeok.

PHARMACY

That's our Ji-hyeok.

He's at work right now.

Ji-hyeok.

Ji-hyeok.

Gosh.

What are you doing here at this hour?

Why did you go to the pharmacy?

I have a slight headache.

Why?

You left work early?

Well… yes.

Maybe you're coming down with a cold.

Mom, your taboo.

Oh, right.

I'm not allowed to check for fever, force you to lie down,

and no beef-bone soup, right?

You have a good memory.

Hey.

I used to be an elementary school teacher.

Let's stop chatting and go home.

He needs to lie down.

Mother, let's not make cheonggukjang and seasoned zucchini today.

I'm making abalone and hijiki rice, my eldest son's favorite.

Weren't you just coming from the grocery store?

Ingredients for my kids' favorite dishes are always ready in the freezer.

- Let me. - Okay.

- Let's go. - Let's go.

The apples are intact, and the envelope is inside.

Open it and check.

No thanks.

I'm done with you now. Let me pay a visit to your dad.

I know visitations are allowed.

What's with this attitude?

If I joined your company,

I'd watch my attitude despite the age gap since you'd be my boss.

But now,

you're nothing more or less than the son of my friend, CEO Choi, you jackass.

Move,

unless you want trouble and to be called a horrible son.

Don't say anything reckless.

Same goes for you, jackass.

You worked yourself until your body caved in.

I knew you were overexerting yourself.

I'm sorry.

No, don't be.

Life doesn't go the way we want.

We know that from experience.

Give me your hand.

Hang in there, Mr. Choi.

Wow.

I can wait until Dad comes home.

We don't know when he'll be home.

He comes and goes as he wants. He's out of control these days.

Eat up.

I'm going to have dinner with my son.

Wait, Grandma…

It's her joy to eat with her son.

And it's my joy to watch my boy eat.

How's everything for you?

It's the same as always.

Today was like yesterday.

And tomorrow will be like today.

Do you exercise?

Did you take all the vitamin D pills I bought for you?

I have some left.

You missed a few days. I told you not to.

Mom, take care of your health.

You went through so much because of Grandpa and Grandma.

Still, my life is not so bad.

I married a handsome and reliable man.

All our kids are good-looking. Most of all, our eldest son is dependable.

You mean it?

Of course.

You should depend on your husband, not me.

That's a given. He's my other half.

I guess… you trust him.

How would I get by if I didn't trust my husband?

You struggled too much because of Grandpa.

My mom suffered from Alzheimer's for more than ten years.

And your father helped me without complaining.

Dad did marry well.

- I'm home. - Honey.

- Hey. - Today, I made

abalone and hijiki rice for dinner.

Ji-hyeok's home?

He left work early due to a bad headache.

He was buying medicine when I ran into him.

Don't go upstairs. I told him to rest up.

Right.

Didn't he say anything else?

He did.

He was concerned for me.

He told me to take the vitamins.

I see.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION

Oh, right. Honey.

What did they say when you gave it back?

Was the son rude to you?

You should've smacked him in the head.

I called him names.

Did you?

Why just words? You should've at least flicked him.

I should've tagged along and did it myself.

Good job, honey. You did well.

At first, I wondered if we needed to use a new wrapper.

But, no. It was only right to return it as it was.

Managing Director Yoo told you about us?

Will you send me the floor plan?

A MESSAGE FROM CHIEF DIRECTOR OH JAE-JIN

Mr. Lee, come to my desk.

I'll check and visit the site.

Only then I can give recommendations.

Of all people, I thought I needed to give this to you myself.

It's my wedding invitation.

- I can see that. - Oh, one more thing.

I know you're very thorough,

so please collect the money gifts.

Well, you can come an hour or two early.

There's no need to give this to me.

Mr. Lee!

How could you do this without a proper handover?

There's someone else who can do the handover.

His name is Oh Jae-jin.

He started as an intern and became a full-time employee.

He must know all the processes, materials and methods.

He'd know unless he's a dumbass because I've taught him repeatedly.

No wonder he's quitting.

Mr. Lee.

Lee Ji-hyeok.

Reconsider this.

You'll be an assistant manager at another company even if you quit.

- I've already submitted my resignation. - I can help you with that. Come on.

You were settling down here just fine.

And, you know, we are…

the special VIP Team.

Thank you for your consideration.

Right?

Look. We're just small fish in a big pond.

Take care.

All right.

I would've resigned too if not for my wife and children.

Hey, stop it. You might get eczema.

Stop what?

Look. Even flies might slip and fall.

Is it finally hitting you?

You were having PTSD because of shock until yesterday, weren't you?

That's not it.

Well, that could've been the case.

No, I'm just cleaning.

The construction is over,

so go on a short trip with that as an excuse.

No way. I was already away for days because of the construction.

I need to manage the café.

Hi, Ji-hyeok.

Beer, iced Americano, tiramisu.

Actually, not beer. I'll have sparkling water.

Something must've happened.

He asked for beer, an iced Americano and tiramisu.

He orders those when he's got something to ponder about.

You know too much about him.

You're worrying about him in this situation?

Check the website if you got any requests. I'll get him his order.

No.

I'll do it as usual.

Are you sure?

You hid to avoid him the other day.

That was a mistake.

[SOUTH AMERICA TRIP] PLANNING, REVIEW

Sparkling water.

Iced Americano.

And tiramisu.

Oh, right.

Your card and receipt too.

Thank you.

Let me go clean the bathroom.

I hate this awkward vibe.

What's the earliest ticket to São Paulo?

Any travel agency is fine.

After today.

Ji-hyeok. Maybe we'll have to support our parents.

I'm doing all right, of course.

I'm busy catching up with people.

Do you have to make me a man who gladly took ten million won

in exchange for rescinding the job offer?

I'm so sorry, honey, for this horrible mistake.

I'm sorry.

Let me call you again.

Hey, let's have lunch.

It's almost 2:00 p.m. I'm starving.

You're right. Go ahead.

You're going first today.

Didn't I have lunch earlier?

I think I had something.

That was a snack from me. Cookies.

Oh, right.

That's why I'm not hungry. Go ahead and have lunch.

Ji-hyeok.

You've been here for three hours.

What? And?

Do you have to stay here that long? You don't have any special business here.

Is this a place I can come only when I had something special?

Did this place have a time limit?

- Tell Ji Eun-o to come. - No, you can talk to me.

- Geez. - Why would I

- talk to you when I want to talk to her? - My point is…

I'm sorry, Ji-hyeok.

How cruel of you.

Can't you see Eun-o's struggling?

Soo-jung, don't be ridiculous.

Ji-hyeok, I'm sorry.

Ji Eun-o.

Do you feel uncomfortable?

Yes.

Deal with it, and don't show it.

I come here to feel comfortable.

To find peace.

That's what it's for, it always has been, and it will be.

Geez, Lee Ji-hyeok is going to be my nemesis starting today.

Let's shoot some hoops.

CALLING LEE JI-HYEOK

Meet me there.

At this hour?

I know you're free.

I resigned.

Ji-hyeok!

Ji-hyeok.

Look.

You won't go with me to a park or another café, will you?

No.

Then let me talk here.

Eun-o.

How am I not compatible with you?

You're at it again.

I'm not arguing, and I'm not asking you to reconsider.

No, I just need to understand.

Understand?

I don't get what you mean. I don't understand.

You can't solve a problem or get an answer unless you understand it.

Unless I find the answer, I'll be trapped.

So, explain to me in detail

exactly how I'm not compatible with you.

If I can understand, I'll go back to being your junior.

I don't want to lose you either.

I liked you

as a friend first.

When it's hard to be straight,

people beat around the bush.

Didn't you feel it?

Why did you?

You don't usually do that.

Most people use the word "incompatible" when one doesn't suit their standards.

- So, just how-- - Stop being immature.

Why do you force me to open up to you?

That's rude.

As far as I remember,

I've never made you think you had a chance.

Do you remember me doing so?

I've treasured, liked, trusted and adored you

as a person and a junior.

You know that, right?

So the rest is up to you.

Adults should be able to figure things out on their own.

Imagine, evaluate and guess.

Try everything.

Then you'll find your answer.

You won't tell me until the end?

- I don't think it's that hard. - That's what you think.

"Why and how?"

That's not important.

What matters

is that I don't see you as my partner.

I can never see you romantically,

and I have no intention to do so whatsoever.

Ji Eun-o.

Maybe I…

cared about you too much,

seeing how you're grilling me as if you have some kind of right.

Wake up.

Don't ever upset me again like this.

If you won't hide your discomfort, you better quit working at the café.

You know better than anyone else

what this place was made for.

Answer me.

Okay.

Let's stop here.

I get it.

No one knows how I truly feel.

They don't know what it really means to be cruel.

Dad doesn't.

No one knows…

Me.

How I feel.

What am I supposed to do?

What on earth am I supposed to do?

You're talking to yourself so loudly.

Hey, good job. Of course you needed to quit.

That crazy…

Hey, what… You can't work for him.

Nothing will ever work.

What kind of nutjob is he? He's damn annoying.

He's annoying, right?

Geez, I'm so pissed.

I'm so mad.

That's pretty comforting.

Hey, Ji-hyeok.

Why don't you just go on a long trip?

Office workers can't travel long,

so they do it while prepping to switch jobs.

I'd like… to leave for a trip.

You wanted to go to South America when I said it was nice.

I'm in no situation to travel.

I'll start looking for a job.

Why? You should get some rest.

My father's employment

got canceled.

What?

Sung-jae, life is… so hard.

JOB OPENINGS

CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS PURCHASING MANAGER LOGISTICS MANAGER

We're just small fish in a big pond.

OVERSEE ORDERS AND SCHEDULING OF SPECIALIZED MATERIALS FOR CONSTRUCTION

COMPLETED

UNREAD

JEONG BO-A

What's up?

Did you want to exercise as soon as you resigned?

It's just like back then.

During the community service at Edel Orphanage.

After you resigned,

- word spread in less than an hour. - Get to the point.

You have a problem with the materials?

The case with Haneul is already done.

Oh, I'm not here for work.

Aren't you thirsty?

Tell me why you wanted to see me first.

Did you… resign with any plans?

- You called me out for this question? - Answer me first.

Did you resign with plans?

That's not like you to be unnecessarily curious.

This isn't out of curiosity. I need to confirm.

You have no plans yet, right?

I mean, you quit only a few days after Oh Jae-jin's promotion.

I'm not in the mood for your evasion.

I heard you resigned with aplomb.

There are three female colleagues who asked me

to set them up with you.

Did you insist on meeting me to talk about a blind date?

I wouldn't set you up with someone else.

I'm going to propose to you myself.

You heard me right.

What…

What are you trying to pull?

Mr. Lee,

marry me.

OUR GOLDEN DAYS

What about your situation?

No one told you to worry about living expenses.

I'm the father. I'm the head of our family.

For the sake of your pride, must Grandma, Mom, I,

and even you laugh and chat away as if we're all at ease?

Get married?

I don't care if she's insane or not.

But Ji-hyeok, snap out of it.

Wait.

It's you from the subway.

Could I have a short moment to talk with you?

If you ever date someone in the future,

make sure it's a decent guy, not someone you like.

Feelings are from your heart,

and they have no power.