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Degree of Love

Why are you only thinking about yourself?

I'm not only thinking about myself.

If I ask where you are, then answer. Do you think I'm asking just to know where you are?

Whether we drown together or freeze to death together, I want to live together with you and yet you say no.

I want to come into your life and share the pain and hardship with you, but why are you putting up a wall?

You are helping me a lot.

I told you that I have family issues to handle.

Do you think my family is easy to deal with?

Every family has problems.

It might be difficult for you but it might not be for me.

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My mom and dad,

weren't having kids for a long time even after they got married, so the elders were worried.

Then, I was born.

A lot was expected of me since I was little.

How should I tell her that my parents got married because I was born?

The most important to my mom and dad was for us do become independent. That's how they raised us.

They loved each other so much that their kids came second.

There were times that would upset me when I was young.

My mom thinks that a person who is able to give is the stronger one. So she gives presents to everyone.

Are you not tired?

Shall I get off?

I'm not tired.

When I was talking about my family, all he said was that he wasn't tired.

Degree of Love

Why did you wash your hair at night?

Because I'm frustrated.

That's why I don't date. Give it to me.

Even just watching you drains my energy.

I'm going to work until dawn.

We have a meeting with Oppa Jun Ha tomorrow.

Lately, I think living like Hong Ah might be the better way to live.

She hasn't been in contact lately. How is she doing?

Her relationships with people are all normal, and her SNS following is thriving.

#deadlineslave #allnighter #workinghard #minidirector

#thereisnolove

You look pretty in your picture. Please follow me back.

Thought I would miss you guys if you're not around, right?

I was so good to them.

Why haven't you left yet?

I figured if God can see this kind of effort, he would let me win the lotto.

Let's look over the restaurant finances. First of all, there's 200 million won of deposit money for the building.

That's the security deposit so we can't ask for it.

At a time like this, I wish I could just lay down the money.

What money do you have to give, when you left your family.

Do you think they'll never take me back? When the time comes, they'll take me back.

But when that time comes, I have to be doing well.

Let's say we don't have any revenue for now. How much do we need to keep the restaurant afloat for 6 months?

About 200 million won.

It's no joke.

How much loan did you get?

Because the land is in Pangyo, I received a good amount. But I have other matters I need to settle too.

What else?

My mom's debt.

I was surprised to hear that you wanted to meet me.

Even though there's a purpose for wanting to meet.

Here.

That is the sponsorship money I received from CEO Park.

There's no need to repay that.

It was because he liked my paintings.

I'll be leaving now.

What's going on for you to visit me? Come in.

Have a drink.

I met Professor Min.

Why?

Because I don't believe the debt amount you told me is correct. I needed to know the exact amount.

You are too meticulous.

It's okay to ask your close friends for favors. You can always pay them back later.

You have a bright future ahead of you. Do you think CEO Park would have invested in you otherwise?

He invested because you're worthy of an investment.

He didn't buy Professor Min's paintings even when I pushed so hard for him to buy them.

Then, it's not a sponsorship.

You're supposed to invest when you believe in the person's artistic value.

The reason I'm here is to state what we're going to do from here on.

You said you incurred debt because I didn't give you any money. How much do you need a month?

You're going to give me it?

I will see first.

The jjajangmyeon* is really good here. (*black bean noodles)

Are you paying?

You really like mooching off others.

Kyeong doesn't like free stuff.

Whoever dates you is lucky.

What does that mean?

She understands me. How long has it been since you've known me, Director?

But you still don't know me. You're so shallow.

Let's hurry and eat. Aren't you guys going to Good Soup today?

You said there were a lot of young and good-looking chefs there.

It's their day off today.

Whatever.

- Are you not going on a date? - A date?

I told you I'm going to focus on my work right now.

But I do need to go and research.

- Killing two birds with one stone?- Killing two birds with one stone.

Lee Hyeon Su

It's me.

Where are you?

I've come to meet Hyeong Jeong Wu.

I see.

Are you working late? I need to gather some info about Chef On.

I won't be long. I'll see you later at Good Soup.

Okay.

Chef On has arrived.

Give us some tea.

Yes, sir.

Have a seat.

I'm sure you're busy, so I'll cut to the chase.

I've calculated my mom's debt, including the sponsorship funds given to Professor Min.

But, I can't pay it all off at once. I would like to pay it off monthly.

What if I say no?

If you say no...

Tell me what you want, Hyung. I will try to match as much as I can.

A relationship out of obligation tends to be more tenacious than one out of affection.

Let's drag it out.

Thank you.

It's something to be thankful for.

Father

Hello?

Let's meet. I'm on my way.

I have to postpone your interview because something came up. I'll call you after I'm done.

I'm here already.

His car is still here. I guess he didn't drive.

What restaurant closes on a Monday?

There are things to prepare for when you run a business.

What did you need to see me for?

What is this?

I told you not to sell that land.

I haven't sold it.

Isn't this selling it?

It's my land, I will do as I please with it.

The value will increase the longer you possess it. I'm saying this for your sake.

Am I even part of your life, Dad?

You're my son. Isn't that a given?

Why did you take out a loan?

Because I needed it for the restaurant.

Then you need to work every single moment you can. Why would you close for a day?

I thought you were someone great because you were in magazines and such, but I see now that it's just a flashy job with no substance.

That's why I was against you cooking.

It would've been better if you had gotten a specialized/professional job.

You chose to live with your mother when I told you to live with me, but she just ruined you.

I chose Mom because she was weaker.

Why do you act so confident when you were the one who told me to choose between my mom and dad?

Are you resenting me, right now?

There was a time I missed you when I followed mom to France,

but I did not want to become a person like you, Dad.

So I hated myself for missing you, Dad.

What's wrong with me?

Why don't you want to live like me?

I've lived a secure and exemplary life.

You abused your own wife!

Aren't you being too ignorant of your own life?

Are you coming to interview me?

I'm in the parking.

Where do you work?

This is typically my spot. It's called "the pass."

Wait a second, let me record this.

What is "the pass?"

Pass. It's referring to a road.

It's the point where the chef finishes the plating and does the final check.

What's this?

Heat lamps.

They keep the food warm.

Why did you choose to be a chef?

It was my mom's influence.

My mom was very family-oriented until I was 12 years old.

She made everything, from bread to snacks.

My friends loved to come over.

You said it only took one minute for you to decide to become a chef.

There was one night, when my mom wasn't home till very late.

I had to make my own meal and it hit me then, that I had to become a chef.

Do you want to see the fridge next?

I saw the fridge last time.

More than that, I want to know Chef On's inner thoughts.

Jobs tend to bring out a lot in people. I need to know in order to properly create the main character.

Was your father not against you becoming a chef?

He was against it.

But my dad's objection did not faze me.

Where shall I show you next?

As an owner chef, you're different from other chefs because you have to run a business as well.

What is the hardest thing about it?

Paying my employees on time.

Their livelihoods depend on whether I can or can't pay them on time.

Did you pay everyone on time this month?

I did.

By getting a loan?

I guess Hyung Won Jun has told you everything.

You don't have to worry.

Do you have any other hardships other than money issues?

Why wouldn't I?

Your mother?

I don't want to talk about my mom.

I'm wondering how much more I have to be patient.

"I can't wait any longer."

Isn't that what you're trying to say?

I've been waiting.

You got angry with me for meeting your mother.

I was really upset, but I let it go since you didn't like it.

I'm being cautious.

When are you going to accept me into your life?

You've already come into my life.

But why don't I feel that way?

I've accepted you into my life.

I cried and showed every ugly side of me.

Have you ever cried in front of me?

Don't cry alone.

Crying alone isn't allowing anyone into your life.

I have to understand what your pain is

so that I can love and understand you more deeply.

Do you want us to have a superficial relationship?

Aren't you being a bit extreme?

I've never shared my deep afflictions with anyone before.

Do you think it's right to force someone to open up so quickly?

It's not that sudden. There were multiple chances to do so.

When I said let's live together, when I met your mom.

You don't understand what it's like to have parents who live apart.

I'll tell you when the time is right.

I briefly heard about your parents' divorce from your mom.

You met her again? I told you not to meet her anymore.

Why are you getting angry?

I heard when I met her last time.

I get angry when I think of my mom.

Must you take it this far?

It would've been nice if we ended our conversation nicely.

What's nice about just ending a conversation nicely? It's better to hash it all out and getting things straight.

I'm going.

I'll only get more upset trying to hold onto someone who keeps refusing.

Bring them.

They're not people I can just bring just because I wanted to.

You've worked with them before.

Who works with someone again these days just because they've worked together in the past?

I thought you'd be able to cast them easily because you're a star PD.

I can still cast stars I've worked with who will be more accomodating than top stars.

Yes?

CEO Park sent these for you to eat as you have your meeting.

What is CEO Park doing?

Orion's album won first place, so he's celebrating with them.

I'll be right back.

Thank you, CEO Park.

Move, move!

CEO Park, I love you.

- It's all thanks to you, CEO Park.- We'll work hard.

- You've worked hard.- Get closer. Get really close.

Excuse me, CEO Park.

Oh, Writer Ji.

Congratulations. I heard you were here, so I came to congratulate you.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

Can we take a photo together?

Yes.

One, two, three.

#OnEntertainmentOrion #currentlycasting

#whenwillmyleadcome

#myworldtoday

I see you at *SNS a lot. [Korean Social Network Service]

I think it's a waste of time to form relationships with people.

Don't you feel the same way, CEO Park?

I'm talking with JK about drawing up plans.

You're changing the topic.

I guess relationships are your weakness as well.

Just focus on your ambitions, Writer Ji. That's your forte.

People will love your work.

Isn't it hard seeing Eonni Hyeon Su?

Just break your contract.

It's hard to get a contract with a good writer. Why would I break it?

I liked Jeong Seon for about four years, and now it ended.

I knew after it ended.

I didn't really like that person.

Just end yours, then you'll know, CEO.

Whether it's a true feeling or not.

The fact that you can even end it, doesn't it already mean that it's fake?

Eonni.

I thought you were researching today. Did something bad happen?

Did you not meet Chef On?

I did.

Then, why are you like that?

Ah, your love is about to deepen.

It's more of a nightmare than a dream.

Dad

Yes, Dad.

Are you busy today?

What is it?

Can you take your mom to the hospital?

I still have work left to do at school, so I think I'll be done late.

Mom can go alone, but I feel bad.

Okay, Dad.

I need to go out. I'm taking my mom to the hospital.

Is she unwell?

She's got menopause, so her hormones are acting up.

I'm being cautious.

I'm here beside you.

I've accepted you to come into my life.

Don't cry alone.

Crying alone isn't allowing anyone into your life.

When are you going to accept me into your life?

You've already come into my life.

There. I like it.

What wouldn't you like?

That's true. I like everything.

♫ You seem so far ♫

♫ You look blindingly sad ♫

♫ I'm not okay ♫

♫ No, it hurts like crazy ♫

♫ As if my heart is broken ♫

♫ I can't even take a step ♫

♫ Numerous memories that rush through my head ♫

♫ You're so kind in every one of them ♫

What is it?

I figured you've eaten all of it.

♫ Like my heart that beats so hard because I love you ♫

♫ Even if my longing for you takes over ♫

♫ The only one, only you ♫

[ Seo Wu Hospital ]

But I'm okay. Your dad makes such a fuss.

Ms. Park Mi Na, please come in.

Yes.

So you have severe headaches? Since when?

It's been about two months. I've been taking medicine to make it subside.

I took a CT scan not too long ago, and there weren't any problems.

Where does it hurt and how?

Here, it throbs a bit.

Just a second. Now...

Don't move, and just look at my nose.

Can you follow my finger? Down.

Grab my hand. Harder.

Harder.

Yes. Yes. The other side.

Okay, good.

I think we should do another examination.

I'll hold this.

You're really too much. You're treating me like a critical patient.

I'll hold onto my own things.

You're being overly sensitive. There's nothing wrong with me holding it. Didn't you hear the nurse earlier?

"Ms. Guardian!"

I got it, Ms. Guardian. But I'm declining for now.

I don't think you're his guardian.

Jeong Seon isn't married yet, so I am his guardian still.

I have things to tell you. You really won't make time for me?

Do you know how much Jeong Seon likes you?

He grew up without siblings and without any love from his father.

He doesn't depend on anyone very easily. But he was different with you.

You're the same, too. The way I see it, you don't seem to have any friends.

What I mean is,

to become successful like this at a young age, how many people must you have--

What I mean is, you're amazing.

Must you accept the money from Jeong Seon?

I'm the one who borrowed it. I'll pay you back.

I'll pay you back even if it takes time.

I didn't give it to you with the intention of getting it back.

Right? I knew you were generous.

But... I have no intention of stopping someone from paying it back.

You should go with your original intention. Why get swayed by his reaction?

If you had no intention of getting it back. I'm making you tired, I guess.

I've lived very cautiously all my life, so I'm quick to notice things.

But the reason I'm pleading to you like this is because

I can't stand to see someone give Jeong Seon a hard time.

What can I do for you to change your mind? Should I kneel?

I can kneel a hundred times if it's for Jeong Seon.

You're a very strange mother.

How?

When I see you...

I think about what it would have been like for me if my mom was alive.

If she was alive, she and I would probably have been close.

You and Jeong Seon are close, and she and I would be close.

That's right. Smile like that.

I'll be like a mom to you instead.

Did you change your mind then? Seeing you smile, I guess so.

I'm fun, right?

Yes, you are fun.

Do you know how hard it is to be fun? Let's be like family, like before.

Is it because of Hyeon Su?

She's crazy. If you have any lingering feelings towards her, throw them away.

I told her everything about my situation, but she says she still likes Jeong Seon.

She's crazy. How could she even think to accept me?

You're still young, so it seems like there's only one love in the world for you,

but once it passes, there will be another. It's not the end.

And you keep on living while the object of your affection keeps changing.

Why would you obsess over one person? And you're wealthy.

It's a cerebral aneurysm.

A cerebral aneurysm?

Yes.

You see how the blood vessel is inflated like a balloon?

She had a CT scan recently and it was fine.

I'm sure it wasn't inflated then.

So what do we do now?

If the blood vessel bursts, it will seriously damage your brain.

We need to operate as soon as possible.

Then please, schedule the operation right away.

But that is... a little difficult.

It's okay, Mom.

We've scheduled the operation, so we can wait while you take the medicine.

I'm upset.

I'll do it.

I'll... I'll do it.

I said it's fine, Mom.

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