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Degree of Love

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Degree of Love

~ Episode 17 ~

What?

So?

So?

It's a habit - due to my profession. Someone is watching us.

I'm going to leave evidence.

- What about dating?- That's what I should be saying to you.

It seems like a lot of girls would like you.

I was recently rejected by a woman.

I was also rejected before leaving for Paris.

She said her work is more important than love.

I want to make a family.

I think I could have a happy life with you.

There's a man I love.

He called but... [ On Jeong Seon ]

- Do you want to pick it up?- That was his last call.

Your problem is that you always overthink things.

How much longer will you live alone holding onto feelings without a concrete subject?

Your reality is me, now.

♫ Don't let me love you ♫

♫ I believe that ♫

♫ this story isn't over yet ♫

♫ I can't go back to the time when I didn't know you ♫

♫ It's all that you can do ♫

Shall we sleep together?

Yes.

Degree of Love

11:10:54 pm to 11:10:55 five...

four, three...

two, one.

Eonni, what are you doing?

You're sleeping already?

Yes, I need to sleep.

You're not going to keep me company?

I need to sleep. He said let's slept together.

Talk so that I can understand you.

Kyeong, let me off this one time. This is the best day of my life.

Okay.

Sometimes crying helps, Joy.

You sound the same.

We need to eat. Shall I cook?

No, let's just order in.

Come outside your house.

Oh, my gosh, outside?

Oh, I look like a total mess. Oh, my gosh, I didn't wash my hair.

I'll talk to him to give you time, so go put something on your face.

- Okay, thanks. - Hurry.

Eonni, Chef On just left this and left.

What is it?

Miss Hyeon Su who likes spicy food. Eat this while you work.

The caramel is for when you are low in sugar.

- So cute. - Oh, that's so cute. Can I have one?

- What's going on?- I rode a cab here.

How could you just leave the deokbokki* and go? (*Spicy rice cake)

Then what should have I done?

It's not like you have to do something.

Shall I take you back home?

No, you must be tired from making me all that food.

Okay then, bye.

This guy, seriously! Did you receive special training to make a girl upset?

That's why you should choose your answer well.

Fine.

Let's go.

Will you stay home today, too?

No, CEO Park asked to meet.

- What are you going to do, Jeong Seon? - I'm going to work.

You haven't been here for a while. Let me explain our new seasonal menu.

It's a fixed lunch menu consisting of two appetizers, four entrees and a dessert.

- Min Ho, come over here. - Yes.

Miss Li Ga Young, you told me on the phone you have a nut allergy, am I right?

Ah, yes.

Nut allergy.

Ha Seong, I have already made a separate puree for a person with allergy. Bring it here.

- Root vegetables with macadamia puree.- Yes, Chef.

- Kyeong Su, we need four servings of root vegetable dish. - Yes, Chef.

This dish is for the customer with allergy. Put the nut-free puree here.

Ha Seong, what are you doing?

Ah, yes Chef!

Ha Seong, check the lobster.

Yes, Sous-chef.

Chef.

Which one is the dish for the customer with allergy? I told you to keep it separate!

It's the one on the far right.

Is this the one?

Yes.

- This is for the allergic customer.- Yes, Chef.

Your food is here.

Hello, CEO Park.

Yes, long time no see. Have a seat.

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Your look today matches really well with autumn.

Kind Soup Doesn't Answer His Phone.

Lets make this.

The one that you showed me as the first romance drama you've ever written.

It hasn't been that long since I gave up on Unruly Detective.

You wrote this before Unruly Detective.

I like this drama. It's different.

Of course, it would be great if this could be filmed.

Fine then. You should continue writing the script then.

All right.

The office you've used before, Writer Ji will be using it from now on.

I will write at home until we secure an air slot.

One more thing.

Writer Ji has decided to join the team of writers for Unruly Detective.

If Hong Ah joins the team, she will be able to help the team of writers a lot.

Now, Unruly Detective is the work of everyone. It can't fail.

Still, she shouldn't use the storyline of my script for the next episodes.

I can't promise you that. It's up to Writer Ji.

I will discuss it with Hong Ah.

What do you have planned for today?

I have to work.

While I had fallen, and while was trying to get myself together, you were still working.

I will surely pay you back with a good script.

I wanted to meet you. We run into each other here like this.

I wanted to see you too, eonni. I guess we are in sync.

Aren't you here to meet the CEO Park?

Yes, I am here to sign the contract.

It won't take long to sign the contract. Can you wait?

Signature: Ji Hong Ah

CEO: Park Jeong Wu

Let's wish for success.

Let's go for success.

- This is very nutty and delicious.- I know, right?

It tastes fresh.

I think this place is best for fine dining.

It's delicious.

No, oh no.

I feel weird. It's so itchy.

I think you are having an allergic reaction.

Excuse me. Excuse me!

What happened here? Didn't you keep the nuts out from her dish?

Call 911! Hurry! Hurry!

I am sorry. Hurry and call 911.

Chef! You need to hurry outside.

Are you sure you took out the macadamia nuts from the dish served to table five?

Are you trying to kill someone?

How can you call yourself a chef?

I-I am sorry.

Did you call 911?

Yes, I did.

This won't do. We can't wait until the ambulance gets here.

Let's take her to the hospital

Bring my car keys.

- Hyeong, you manage the restaurant.- Alright.

Did you order mine?

I did.

Thank you.

You're quite strange. Life must be easy for you.

You must only remember the things you wish to remember.

I will try to be understanding since you're under a lot of stress and you're taking things the wrong way.

I am not taking things the wrong way. I am as calm as ever.

I have emailed you my completed script for Unruly Detective.

Don't use my story.

However, Eonni, if the character remains the same,

the story could turn out alike.

It's not something only you could think of.

Still, don't use it. You can manage to avoid it. You're smart.

Since copyright has already been filed on that, I will have the advantage if we take the legal route.

I have proof that I sent you all the scripts.

You're acting so uptight.

If this project fails, On Entertainment will suffer a heavy loss too.

Think about how CEO Park Jeong Wu treated you.

You always have a thorough understanding of what matters.

My resolve falters when I consider CEO Park.

But when I think about you, my resolve grows strong.

- Eonni?- Have you forgotten how you behaved towards me?

How can you treat me as if nothing ever happened?

I say things face to face. I don't hold grudges.

It was over that day.

Then let me discuss about the past.

This is uncomfortable to talk about.

I've always wanted to ask you but I held back,

when you were badmouthing Jeong Seon.

When did I ever badmouth him?

"He's a player. He studied abroad since he was a child, after all."

"On top of that, France is much more liberal than here." "You cannot ignore where he lived."

"Do you know how flirtatious he was with me in the beginning?"

"Even if he likes you, Eonni, you shouldn't accept him."

What is all this?

It's what you said about Jeong Seon.

Don't you remember?

I don't.

As you know, I have a very good memory.

Very good indeed.

I really cherished and liked you.

I accepted what you said about Jeong Seon...

and I tried to stop my heart from liking him.

I loved him, but I treated it light-heartedly,

and I paid a heavy price for it.

Still, I tried to let things slide. Since you were going through a difficult time.

Your scripts kept on getting disqualified in the contests and people had high expectations of you.

I thought you would change once your circumstances improve.

You and I were good friends once.

I still like you, Eonni. I do like you,

but I was jealous.

I didn't like myself for being jealous of you.

Since I didn't like myself, I grew to hate you more for making me dislike myself.

I hated you but when we were spending time together, I enjoyed being with you too.

So I tried to be kind to you,

but when I saw you being successful, I felt pathetic and disliked myself,

and I grew to dislike you again. What can I do?

Then you should not see me.

I tried to not see you,

but when I didn't see you, I became curious of how you were doing.

I would be bad, then I'd try, then I'd turn bad again.

But now things have improved for me,

so I won't have such internal conflicts anymore.

I am at loss for words.

Oh, why isn't Hyeon Su coming?

Don't you work, Director?

I am on standby.

But Writer Hwangbo, I think you grew more unkind.

What does it mean to become more unkind?

You use weird vocabulary.

I am hungry.

Before, even if I didn't say anything, you'd automatically—

Ah, seriously! Why are you pitiful?

Either ramen or mandu* would be good.(*steamed or fried dumplings with various types of filling)

If you have boiled eggs on top of that, that would be great.

You really like boiled eggs.

Like a country bumpkin.

Aren't you from Seoul?

Before my mom ran away, she boiled a dozen eggs and left them.

I really hated eggs when I was little.

I really like them now.

Why are you telling me those stories? You're making me uncomfortable.

I am telling you since we're on that topic.

You've seduced many girls using that, haven't you?

Most girls would fall for it.

Sympathy is the best way to pick up girls.

Did you use your family history to seduce girls?

Eonni is here.

Ah, seriously.

I've been waiting for you for a long time.

Why did you wait for me?

I want to direct your work.

Eonni, are you already on the next project?

It's what I had written before, Kind Soup.

CEO Park wants to produce that.

Do it with me. I reread your script.

The script was so fun. That's why I am here.

- Eonni, see me for a second.- Oh, right.

What's going on? What's this expression on your face?

I am good at directing romance.

You can't find a director like me.

You have to work with a director who likes your script.

I really like your script.

Eonni, you can't let Director Kim direct the drama.

He does weird art stuff.

If it's a romance he will film it as if it were a thriller.

And let's not mention the lighting!

The person's face is all green!

Writer Hwangbo, I almost cried.

Director.

- That's not itㅡ - I got it.

Like you asked, I'll do it for you. Don't worry.

Thank you for your considerate advice on my directing style.

Give me boiled eggs now.

Okay.

This tastes great but it's not enough. Writer Hwangbo, you can make more for yourself, can't you?

This was given to us too. We are saving it and yet shared some with you.

Is that right? You're saving it but gave it to me? This must mean I am someone you cherish.

You should've told me that earlier.

Ah, seriously, why are you like this, Director?

Because your reaction is fun to see.

Bingo.

Oppa, why do you want to do this project?

It's different. The emotional trajectory between the couple is vivid and it makes my heart flutter.

I like the sad ending too.

I'm going to change it into a happy ending.

No, you have to go with a sad ending.

But how did you come up with the "Kind Soup" nickname?

Oh, wait. There was something I had to take care of and wasn't able to.

Hyeon Su. Hey!

What are you doing?

She had difficulty breathing because her respiratory tract swelled up from an allergic reaction.

It's improving after the injection, so you don't have to worry.

Thank you. Then, when can she be discharged?

I will tell you after monitoring her progress.

I'm really sorry.

Since this happened after you appeared TV show, I cannot help but blame your TV appearance.

We liked it better before, when the restaurant was not so busy. You're not full of hot air, are you?

No, I am not. I will pay for the hospital bill.

Also please send me the bill for outpatient treatment.

Let's clean up and rest a little bit. Then, let's get ready for dinner.

I clearly put the allergy plate to the far end, as per Chef's instructions. It's not my fault.

Then, is it Chef's fault?

Who said that? I'm just saying it's not my fault.

What happened in the kitchen is my responsibility.

The customer is fine. It was an allergic reaction.

You went through a lot, Chef.

We have to go over what happened today. So we won't make the same mistake twice.

Ha Seong put the plate intended for the allergic customer at the far end. So, who moved it?

It-it was me. I think I touched it when I was putting the dessert dish away.

I'm really sorry.

After that, I just took Ha Seong's word and didn't check it myself.

There was error in communicating. No matter how busy we are, let's look at each other when we communicate.

Yes, Chef.

What are you doing?

I was eating ttokbokki.

Hello, Writer. This is Chef On Jeong Seon.

You haven't scheduled the date for the next episode, have you?

No, not yet. Whoever wins this week's episode will compete against you.

I would like to leave the show. I wanted to tell you in advance.

I called quickly before you schedule another episode with me.

Why? It's good for you if you go on air.

Your sales didn't increase much?

They went up a lot. It's for a different reason.

I understand. I'll speak to the PD and will be in touch.

Lee Heyon Su: What are you doing Hyung Won Jun: Are you alright?

What are you doing?

I'm drinking water.

I had written this three years ago. So I have to start fresh from doing research.

Kind Soup Doesn't Answer His Phone.

You could do your research through Chef On. There were so many good-looking guys working in the kitchen.

Oh, I am excited.

I'm drinking water.

He says he is drinking water.

Who is? Is drinking water worthy of a discussion?

I know. What does it mean to drink water?

I have something to talk to you about.

I saw you this morning but I came here again.

Welcome. I'm sorry. I have to prepare dinner, so I don't have much time.

It's alright.

Please have a seat. Acting this way, I feel like I'm at my house.

This. I hope you like it.

They say that if one buys shoes for a loved one, the loved one runs away.

That's why I brought them, so you can run to me.

Aren't you going to try them on?

When someone gives you a gift, you have to try it on the spot.

How did you know my shoe size?

Hint: watch out those closest to you.

Hyung Won Jun.

How is it?

I like it.

Why do you like it, I am the one who has to like it.

Since I am the one who's giving it, I have to like it first.

I lost. Thank you for the gift.

Something complicated happened, but you made me feel better for a moment.

It's good to hear that I was able to comfort you.

What happened?

I can't tell you yet since it hasn't been dealt with yet.

I understand, Mr. Naeng (Cold) Jeong Seon. ("On" means warmth and "Naeng" means the opposite)

Then I will first talk about what's going on with me.

I am starting another drama. It's a script that I wrote before.

This work... You could say it's based on my experience.

Kind Soup doesn't answer his phone.

Kind Soup doesn't answer his phone... Am I Kind Soup by chance?

It's you indeed.

When did I not answer a call? It was you who didn't answer my call.

Can you do as you wish because you're writing it?

Yes, I can. That's why I write.

As a writer, I used my imagination.

However, I don't like the title.

Why not?

It sounds like it will have a tragic ending.

Are you expecting someone?

It's my mom.

What should I do?

Do you feel pressured?

Well, not pressured but I am a bit scared.

Why?

Because I want her to like me.

Don't try to get someone to like you when they don't like you. Even if that person is my mom.

- Do you understand?- Yes, I do.

What were you doing? Why didn't you open the door?

- I've heard that you were home but since you wouldn't open the door, I was worried.- Hello.

Why are you wearing unmatching shoes? Did you just receive it as a gift?

I will get going then. Please, continue.

- I will see you out.- No, it's okay.

Are you going to properly introduce her to me?

If she's someone that doesn't need proper introduction, forget it.

She's the woman I am dating. Miss Lee Hyeon Su.

Hyeon Su, this is my mom.

Hello.

You've said hello just now. I guess you like to greet people.

I am sorry, I am nervous.

Mom?

- Yes, Son.- You know my personality.

Yes, I do.

Have a cup of tea with me. Chef On needs to go downstairs to prepare for dinner anyway.

Yes.