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Degree of Love

~ Episode 19 ~

I want to kiss you.

Avoid me if you don't want to.

What are you doing?

You thought I wouldn't avoid it, right? Now, you're laughing after crying.

Seriously, you're really bad!

We could start kissing again from now.

Then I can't just easily go with it.

Good. Choose.

Teen version, 20's version, 30's version?

All of them and a fridge kiss too.

♫ Even if we grow far away by a bit, we are bound to touch ♫

♫ Love is not kind ♫

♫ When I go closer, it gets farther away ♫

♫ But love isn't all bad ♫

♫ Because it calls you by my side once again ♫

♫ It has to be you. It has to be you again ♫

♫ The one inside me was you. I've missed you ♫

♫ That laughter that was always warm, and never ending ♫

♫ It came to us again ♫

♫ My love ♫

Lee Hyeon Su

♫ It has to be you. It has to be you again ♫

The person you're calling cannot answer the phone now.

♫ The one person in me, it was you, I missed you ♫

♫ Laughter that was always warm, that never ended ♫

♫ It came to us again ♫

♫ My love ♫

Love is a marvelous thing.

You know I met with your mother.

I was curious but I didn't ask.

Why?

I think it will put you in a tight spot. You can't lie very well.

My mom can be very difficult.

I have a family history. A very difficult one.

If I had met your mother before I fell in love with you, I would have fled.

But?

Since I met her after loving you, I love you even more.

Since sympathy is added to it.

Do you not like it when I call it sympathy?

No. I like it.

It's love plus sympathy. Something is added to love.

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I love you.

I am in love with you.

I know.

Answer it.

I won't. I don't want anybody to butt in during our time together.

I can go by myself.

What time are you coming tomorrow?

I will be here in the morning when you're prepping. I will be here with Kyeong.

Be careful, don't catch a cold.

Oh, nagging. You love to nag.

- You're going to fall if you do that.- I won't. Oh, my gosh!

See, I told you.

- Are you okay? - I'm fine.

Take my hand.

Degree of Love

- Eonni, shall I get off? - No, I can do it.

It would be better if I just run there. We are almost there.

Oh.

I didn't notice when I was the one riding in the back. But riding the bicycle with someone is hard.

Riding in the back was hard, too. My butt is cramped.

I know. It was like that for me, too. It wasn't easy to ride in the back.

We need to ride the bicycle designed for two riders. This won't do. It's difficult for both of us.

However, back then, I didn't notice that it was hard.

When was then?

There is a "then".

Take your time. I will go in first.

By the way, have you decided who you want to conduct the field study on first?

Yes. Sommelier Im Su Jeong. I am going then.

Alright.

I will research the kitchen maknae, Eonni.

The kitchen maknae.

When I first started working, I really wasn't making any money.

- Was your pay low?- No.

I spent my paycheck on buying wines.Im Su Jeong, 30 years old, 5-year experience, spent the whole paycheck on buying wine

Don't customers leave leftover wines behind?

They do.

But I guess it's a bit much. To drink leftover wine from strangers.

I don't get grossed out easily.

I drank the leftover wine too and took notes on it. That made me what I am now.

That's incredible.

What do you mean incredible? Everyone puts in this much work for their dreams.

Then what was the hardest thing for you?

The hardest thing...

Not being able to eat Korean food as much as I would like.

When I lived with foreign roommates, they really hated the smell of garlic, kimchi, and soybean paste.

In the early morning,

I would make kimchi stew in secret and eat it under the covers.

He really talks a lot. Let's just listen to the recording.

Do you know how it is to remove the shell from 1000 shrimps?

Your hands are soft.

I take care of them.

When I worked in buffet before, I developed eczema on my hands. So I put ointment and put gloves on every night to bed.

But you work in fine dining now? It's a completely different field.

I thought it would help me when I open my restaurant later. My motto is "every type of food is fine as long as it's tasty".

Who do you like the most out of the kitchen staff?

I like them all.

Except Ha Seong.

He kind of looks down on me.

Arch enemies with Ha Seong!

What are you doing?

I am trying to come up with a new menu.

Are you finished with all your interviews?

I still couldn't interview Min Ho.

I thought he would have much to say, so I saved him for last.

Whatever organization it may be, the person at the bottom of the ladder has the most to say. He's the most helpful to the drama.

CEO Park Jeong Wu.

Yes, CEO Park.

What are you doing?

I am doing research.

We have to meet. We have something to discuss.

All right. Where should I go?

Thank you.

Thank you.

This was unexpected. To meet at a place like this.

You like formal places.

You don't know me very well. I like this kind of place, too.

Sorry.

What is it that you want to talk about?

Blunt and straight to the point.

You know hallyu* star, Yu Ho Jeong, right?(*Korean wave)

Of course. I am a fan.

I sent the synopsis and scripts of "Kind Soup" to Yu Ho Jeong.

She wouldn't agree to star on my drama. I am not a famous writer.

She wants to meet with you.

- Really? - Yes.

She won't be able to appear on the drama due to a conflict in her schedule.

But she really liked your writing and wanted to meet with you.

You don't have to meet her if you don't want to.

I want to meet her.

Thank you, CEO Park.

Lets go for a walk.

Do you personally know Yu Hye Jeong? Or is this your first time actually meeting her as well?

I've met her a couple of times. She starred in a movie.

Isn't she pretty?

Are you that happy? She said she won't even star in your drama.

She said she likes my writing. If it doesn't work this time, there is a next time.

I think we have to change our relationship. Go back to how it was when I first met you.

From now on, when I ask for you, you can't give me personal reasons.

Fine. I think it's unlikely that personal reasons will come up. I am the type to work the whole day.

What are you up to?

You have good timing.

Why?

This is a new dish I came up with. I want to put it on the menu.

Try it.

It doesn't hit you right away.

What's missing here?

What brings you here? I didn't see your name on the lunch reservation list.

I had a meeting nearby and stopped by.

I am curious about you these days.

Don't like me too much. I have a girlfriend now.

When I met you in Paris before, I told you back then.

That I was rejected by a girl before I came to Paris. I reconnected with her.

Didn't you say she had a man she was going to marry?

That was a misunderstanding. The person who relayed the message was wrong.

I want to introduce her to you. You'll be really surprised.

Alright. Then this weekend, on the day I propose, ask her to come too.

Let's meet together.

Oh, that will work. Good.

I should try to put popping sugar here.

Hello, Good Soup.

When would you like to make the reservation?

By the way, is it true that someone almost died from an allergic reaction?

That was handled well and such things won't happen in the future.

So it's true. There is no reason for me to visit again.

Is it because of the allergic reaction incident?

I think someone posted it online.

Is this the place you were talking about? What fine dining? This place tasted good, but I guess it will close down soon...

The whole story behind the allergy incident at Good Soup

Good Soup is the worst restaurant for its value

Review after visiting Good Soup

"When I actually ate there,

it was expensive and portions were small. I thought it would be good after I saw it on TV, but it wasn't all that great."

Click on that article.

Connoisseur's Blog: The whole story behind the allergy incident at Good Soup

I heard there is a hot restaurant on the rise in Bukchon. I was curious and went to Good Soup restaurant.

"It was just a publicity buzz. Do we go there to receive such subpar treatment while paying a hefty price?"

"Not too long ago, they didn't properly check an allergic ingredient and almost killed a diner."

"The young chef was good-looking, but it was all about the good-looking face."

I think our reservation rate will drop.

It's not the reservation rate that matters. I think we will revert back to old days, before Chef On made the TV appearance.

It's alright.

Many diners have come to eat at Good Soup. Not all of them will stop coming completely.

I thought I came into the wrong room.

I like it here.

What brings you here?

I don't want to work at Hyeon Su's office.

Eonni left that place because her project failed. It seems unlucky to move in there.

How is casting coming along?

I am making a list.

How about getting a time slot?

Since this is your debut, the leading actors will be important.

You're the most important factor for an actor when they decide whether to accept to star in a drama.

These days, it's the script that matters the most.

People say that, but that's not always the case.

People will work on it as long as it is in their interest to do so.

And aligning those various interests, that's up to you.

Let's talk after reviewing the script. Reserving a broadcasting slot comes afterwards.

Let's interview Min Ho tomorrow and I will do a follow-up on Jeong Seon.

Then, I will interview Min Ho.

You could stay with Chef On the whole time.

This would indeed be necessary.

Really necessary.

Hong Ah must be here.

Hong Ah was coming?

Yes.

Tada. Guess what I have bought for you two.

- What is it?- Kyeong, I am making a debut.

I changed the script to a mini series and I just dropped it off to CEO Park.

Congratulations. After you won the contest, everything is progressing at a lightning speed.

Eonni, what have you decided to do?

I should prepare, too.

It would be all right to take some time off. You're incredible.

What's all this?

That's not the real present.

Ta-da! This is the real deal.

This is mine?

Yes, it's yours. If you wear pretty clothes, it will put you in a different mood.

It's so pretty. Ji Hong Ah, you're the best!

Have fun.

Eonni, are you still angry at me?

When I thought about it, I think it was you who first told me that you don't like Jeong Seon.

So I don't think I did anything wrong about you and Jeong Seon's relationship.

What's the point of arguing about that now?

Since you told me you were hurt by that, I thought about it.

I really thought CEO Park and you would get married.

Let's not talk about that. It's in the past.

You say it's in the past, but why won't you look at me with affection?

My feelings need time, too.

I am not moving into your office. I won't be working on Unruly Detective either.

I am trying not to get on your nerves, too.

You were close to me before you were close to Kyeong.

We have a history together. Eonni, you can't disregard that.

I thought you would become her lover and of course, get married.

Just what have you been doing for the past five years?

The person who rejected me before I came to Paris... I met her again.

Didn't you say she had a man she was going to marry?

There was a misunderstanding. The one who relayed the information was wrong.

I want to introduce her to you. You will really be shocked.

Aim of this project: Number One.

Temperature is important in cooking. Soup tastes best...

at 60-75 degrees, when it's hot.

What are you doing? What are you doing? What are you doing?

I miss you. I miss you. I miss you.

I miss you. I miss you. I miss you.

Do you want to meet briefly? I will come.

I will come. You worked the whole day.

You must be tired.

- Aren't you tired? - Should I be tired?

No, I was worried that you'll be tired. A chef's day is quite tough. From early morning till night.

Thank you for noticing.

This neighborhood is nice to ride around in a bicycle,

especially the two of us alone.

The two of us?

Who else did you ride with, just the two of you?

I will ride with someone now. With Lee Hyeon Su.

♫ I can’t love anyone else ♫

♫ That isn’t you ♫

♫ Even if I smile once and hurt twice ♫

♫ My heart is a fool that only knows you ♫

♫ My heart is a fool that only knows you ♫

♫ Even the hesitation ♫

♫ Was part of love ♫

♫ I realized a bit late ♫

♫ But will you understand me? ♫

♫ I love you I miss you ♫

Aren't you hungry after being out and about? Come this way.

What is it?

- Wait. - Wait.

♫ I pray that you feel the same way ♫

It's a newly developed menu. It's been awhile, so please be a taster.

First of all, visually, it's awesome.

It's an Oyster Pop Champagne Granita.

Granita is an Italian iced dessert.

It has a bursting champagne taste.

They usually drink champagne with oysters. I put both together and made them into one.

It's delicious. It's so good. It's great.

What is?

How did you think of something like this?

Writers do the same thing.

I have something to brag about, too. Do you know Yu Hye Jeong?

She is one of the famous Korean Wave actresses.

- I don't know her well. Should I look her up? - Yup.

Yu Hye Jeong

It's her. CEO Park sent her my work and she liked it and wants to meet with me.

Your writing is good, I'm telling you. The Man Who Eats Rare Steak was really enjoyable.

- You saw that? - Yes, I looked up the video.

Hong Ah told me about it, when you won the contest.

Ah, that makes me feel so good.

The lost confidence is coming back.

On that note, let's make a toast.

It's tasty.

Why?

Noir

Kind Soup Does Not Answer His Phone

Kind Soup... Good Soup...

CEO Park Jeong Wu

Yes, CEO.

What are you doing?

I'm just hanging out at home.

Come to the office.

What? At this hour? Why?

Didn't I tell you we need to change the nature of our relationship? Let's have a talk.

What did you ride in to get here?

I drove here. Is there an issue at the company?

Your facial expression is of someone who is worried. Is that correct?

Yes, a little bit.

You seem different lately.

At least you're not totally unconcerned about me.

I'm grateful to you.

How's your writing?

I'm working hard on it.

- How about the research?- I am doing it at Good Soup.

Is Chef On helping you a lot?

Yes, he is helping me a lot.

I confirmed that. I can't bring you back since I've drunk alcohol.

Please, tell me if you're having a hard time. If I can help, I'll help you.

It's not going well today, because I can't seem to control my emotions.

CEO, aren't you going home?

I'm not going. I'm going to sleep here.

Thank you for today.

Don't try to bear everything by yourself.

I can be someone you can lean on.

Get in. I'll take you to the parking garage.

When I proposed to you long ago, was it weird?

Because I proposed first when we hadn't even dated.

I don't think there's a right answer to that.

I thought love was about trust when I was young, but I don't think so anymore.

Trust and love are two different words, and I think you can love even though you don't trust.

Marriage can have trust. No matter how much you love, it's a difficult thing to have.

It would be great if you can meet a good woman. Because you are a good man.

You don't have to come, I'll go by myself.

Go home and sleep. Why would you sleep in a cold office?

Why are you always pulling weeds every time I come?

Like an old man.

You come here often lately. Do you come here since the school term started for Professor Min?

Daniel doesn't have any lectures today. We came together because we have things to do in Seoul.

I was going to eat breakfast at Good Soup.

I can't use Good Soup for making breakfast right now. Go out and buy something to eat.

There are a lot of ingredients at your place. I can cook it and bring it out. What's your passcode?

I doubt you'll tell me, but I tried.

I'll ask Daniel to buy me something, is that alright?

Aim of the project: Number Three. Professional kitchen is a man's world.

There is a clear hierarchy and is composed of chef, sous-chef, and other people responsible for their specific roles.

Mother-in-law

- Hello- Hello?

Yes, Mother. Please, speak.

I didn't hear from you, so I was checking to make sure your phone was working.

Yes.

I'm eating brunch at Good Soup right now.

Yes, I need to go to Good Soup, too. I am conducting research there for a drama.

Is that right? Good then. We could meet later.

Y-Yes. Then I will see you there.

There wasn't a doughnut shop around here, so I had to go a bit far.

Good job.

I asked Chef On to come, too.

He's here.

Sit. Danielㅡ No, Professor Min thinks about you a lot.

I have to work, so I will have to go downstairs soon.

It's a double shot.

I called Hyeon Su. I did well, right?

Well, will you get married? You have to think of Hyeon Su's age. You should get married soon.

Why do you get married based on age?

It's better to get married as late as possible. It's better to not get married altogether, if possible.

You said you got married for the first time when you were twenty-one years old. And married again when you turned forty-one.

That's the conclusion you came to after marrying twice. Why are you forcing that on Chef On?

When did I force him? I just told him my opinion.

You voiced your opinion too strongly. That's forcing it then.

Even though Hyeon Su is not able to bring it up, she probably wants marriage.

Since you're young, you have to consider her situation, too.

I need to go down.

What you just said, that's was aimed at me, right?

No, that's not true. Even if we live together without a wedding or registering our marriage,

we love each other. That's enough.

Why does it keep sounding like you want us to register for marriage in my ear?s

You're really good at picking those things up, Honey.

Oh, that's hot.

Hello?

I was about to leave now.

Did Mom call?

I am on my way out because she wanted to meet.

Don't come. I will talk to her.

I am not a kid. Allow me to speak what I want to do. Can't I do that?

You can.

Meeting your mom and getting to know her

is a chance for me to get to know you better and love you more.