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Degree of Love

~ Episode 37 ~

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If I feel that a thing I own will suit someone else more,

I can't keep it for myself because I'll keep thinking about that person.

That sounds cheesy even now when I hear it again.

You need to get hit once by me today.

Then will our relationship out of obligation be settled?

Do you want to get hit first and hear it or hear it first and then get hit?

I want to hear it first and, if I can avoid it, I don't want to get hit.

I noticed you don't even know my birthday.

Are you trying to return the punch you received on the night of your birthday?

It help to forever etch the memory of your 39th birthday.

I probably will never forget your birthday, Hyeong.

You know why I liked you?

Because you don't waver.

I wanted to shake you up at least once.

I thought once you are swayed, you might change.

For me, I respected you for not getting hurt even when you were rejected.

I think I've become more myself than before.

That's how it goes. You falter and become better,

or falter and become ruined.

The true nature of what I love... I followed it through to the end.

Hyeon Su has never once wavered because of me.

Congratulations.

She chose you...

and I lost against that love.

♫ I won’t step backwards like a fool ♫

♫ Cause you’re my everything ♫

Degree of Love

I'll see you at the office. After I see Mother-in-law, I'll go straight over there.

Mother-in-law?

It's hard to get used to even after I said it.

If it's strange, then stop it, Eonni.

You aren't married yet.

Don't you think you're getting too deep into it?

I don't know about tomorrow,

but for now, I'm going to follow where my heart wants to go.

What brings you here?

What brings me here?!

If you left like that, you should have told me what happened to your mother.

I didn't know how to tell you.

I was worried.

I hesitated calling Mother-in-law first because you might not like it.

I'm still clumsy.

I hesitated, thinking it would cause a concern and ended up like this.

I should have called even when I felt hesitant and uncertain.

So, I called Mother-in-law first.

Because I thought you would feel pressured if I asked you.

I did well, right?

You did well.

If we did this from the start, we wouldn't have fought and it would've been nice.

Because we fought, we became like this.

If I compare the five years we were apart and the two weeks we were apart,

I suffered more during those two weeks.

Hello.

Are you going to give that kind of greeting everytime we see each other?

Have you eaten?

I have.

I want to refresh my mood.

What do you need to do to refresh your mood?

Can you do it with me?

It's possible for two hours.

It's the color I like.

It suits you well.

Mother-in-law, you're going to buy all of these?

Call me "eonni" when we're outside.

Eonni.

Have you picked out everything?

I haven't decided. There aren't any pretty clothes.

Designs aren't that great this season.

Let's go.

Yes, Eonni.

Thank you.

♫ I like your gentle hugs ♫

♫ I like your soft smile as well ♫

Did you see how those men looked at me?

Yes, they were looking at you.

I know.

This popularity of mine just doesn't mellow out.

I like going around with you, because you're so pretty.

You're pretty too.

Are you going back home?

Shopping isn't enjoyable.

CEO, Writer Lee Hyeon Su's mother is here and is waiting for you.

Did I come too early?

It's alright. Please, have a seat.

I made a fresh batch of citron tea.

A thought of you came to mind, so I brought it over.

Thank you.

Thank you for looking favorably at our Hyeon Su.

It's nothing.

Please, take care of her in the future as well.

Working together, isn't that something great?

Our Hyeon Su is honest and loyal.

In work-related matters, she will be a good person to you, CEO Park.

Yes.

Welcome.

We enjoyed it last time, so we're back again.

Has patronage increased a lot lately?

Yes.

I wrote a good review.

Thank you.

Other places take good care of me if I do that.

Two more lunch menus.

Ha Seong, are you still working on the ceviche*?(Latin American dish: raw snapper marinated in lime juice)

Yes, it's coming.

Chef, the order that just came in, it's for the online blogger, the one who left without paying last time.

What should we do?

Let's follow the rule.

Yes.

Here.

Good Soup.

Yes, it's Good Soup.

I would like to make a reservation for tomorrow for two.

I'm sorry, but tomorrow we're closed.

And we're completely booked until next week.

Ah, is that so?

Actually, I would like to greet Chef On,

so I wanted to have dinner there.

Oh, is that so? What is your name?

Min Ho. Pomegranates please.

- It's not done yet? - It's done, Chef.

- It's done, Chef. - Okay.

Chef, Writer Lee Hyeon Su's mother called.

Park Mi Na

Hello?

Hello, it's On Jeong Seon.

Ah, Chef On.

How is your health?

I'm fine, thanks to you.

Tell me when and what time you'll be arriving and I'll secure a table for you.

I wanted to thank you, that's why I was trying to come tomorrow.

Please, make sure to come tomorrow.

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Are you late?

Yeah, a bit. I spent some time with Mother-in-law.

Mother-in-law?

Eonni, did you give up on work?

Is this the time for you to be hanging out with Jeong Seon's mother?

I am working.

Why are you being so scary about it?

Eonni, you have to put the work as your priority.

So that if I win from this competition, it will make me feel good.

But what is this? It's discouraging.

All your focus is on a man.

Get yourself together!

Didn't you love Won Jun?

Why are you bringing up oppa Won Jun now?

Eonni Su Jeong is so cool.

How can she be like that?

When I liked Jeong Seon, I hated you.

I thought that he didn't love me because of you.

But, Su Jeong just goes her path with her eyes fixed on oppa Won Jun.

I guess I love Won Jun.

I think that he needs to meet a good woman.

Love is not between a good man and a good woman.

It's between a man who loves and a woman who loves.

Do you know how many episodes I have written?

How many episodes have you written?

Is this the time for you to be talking about love?

It is the time.

Love and work goes hand in hand.

Even though I am continuing to go through trial and error.

They are not giving us anything special on the side.

I guess your fame doesn't apply here.

It's not that. They are busy.

Last time, I didn't even have to pay for the meal.

Is that such an easy feat? It was possible because it's me.

Let's just leave.

Excuse me.

You need to pay.

Don't you know who I am?

I know.

Still, you're being like this?

Your meal today, and the last time, and the wine you drank,

it adds up to 554,000 won (≈$510).

Are you sure you won't regret doing this?

I don't know what you're talking about.

You will soon find out.

Let's not waste energy trying to cast a star.

Let's go with the actors who fit the role

and those who really are eager about the role.

Well, it seems like we don't have a choice but to do that,

when I check the actors with available schedule.

I heard Director Min Yi Bok was able to recruit Seon Min Ju for Hong Ah's project.

Where did you hear that news?

Hong Ah didn't know about it.

I guess. . . you tell everything to Kyeong first.

Oh, that wasn't it.

Please, do that.

Please, tell everything to Kyeong first.

I am fine if I hear the news from Kyeong.

High Society, Episode 7, Episode 8

Wow, you must be really diligent. You've written the script for eight episodes already.

Don't just be impressed over other person's work.

Please, do your job.

Haven't you heard that I was able to recruit Seol Min Ju?

I told everyone.

I haven't heard.

Why am I the last one to find out about it?

Wow, this is really annoying.

Are you going to pick on everything like this?

Are you being too proud about the fact that you were able to recruit Seol Min Ju?

She entered this project based on her trust of me, not because of your script.

Shouldn't you thank me then?

I got it. Thank you.

You're here.

I reviewed the script.

I want my Min Ju to act in Writer Lee Hyeon Su's drama.[Kind Soup Doesn't Answer His Phone]

You have a discerning eye indeed, CEO Kim.

Have a seat.

Why is CEO Park asking us to his office?

He wants to discuss about casting. Haven't you heard?

I've heard. But you and CEO Park have a special relationship.

CEO Park no longer heeds my words.

It was odd that he listened to you in the first place.

Geez!

I have good news.

The CEO of Seol Min Ju's agency just stopped by.

I had given the Kind Soup script to them before.

So what?

She agreed to the role of Yeon Wu.

Oh? I've heard that Seol Min Ju agreed to Hong Ah's project.

I heard Yi Bok casted her.

What happened, CEO Park?

I received a call from Seol Min Ju. She said she wants to do my project,

but her CEO wanted her to do Kind Soup.

Did you poach her away?

Eonni, it's different from what you've said before.

I put my life on the line for this.

Why are you stealing someone else's actress?

I know nothing of this.

Is it fine and over if you say you had no knowledge about this?

Then, CEO Park, did you offer Seol Min Ju to Hyeon Su so things will turn out well for her project?

Please, watch what you say, Writer Ji Hong Ah.

Then to summarize this—

Seol Min Ju is my actress whom Director Min recruited.

She hasn't signed the contract yet and her agency's CEO wants her to do Kind Soup.

With Seol Min Ju's fame, why would she listen to her agent?

Seol Min Ju is not at the same level as before.

Her recent projects flopped.

She won't be able to make the decision on her own.

She said as much and took a step back.

CEO Park, you're making things difficult for us.

You need to support us.

The actress wants this role.

In the end, things only turn out well when the actors involved in the project are eager about it.

That's not always the case.

We haven't even considered Seol Min Ju for the role of Yeon Wu.

Seol Min Ju suits well for the role of Yeon Wu. Why didn't you consider that possibility?

Aren't you being too naive about casting?

Instead of relying on star actors, we decided to go with the good actors that fit the role.

Good job, Eonni.

I know you push forward with your decision.

Writer Lee Hyeon Su doesn't have the final say.

We all need to come to an agreement and I will be the one making the final decision.

Instead of casting, we would like to focus on camera—

That discussion is already finished.

Then, everyone. I have decided.

Great! Good job, Director.

Oh, it's great to be praised for a change.

Writer Ji. Please, let's do a good job. Seriously.

I am already doing a good job and if you say that, it's discouraging.

I am saying let's cheer up. Are you really going to act like that?

Don't you think you're too mean to me?

I am Min Yi Bok!

Wow, Director Min was so mean to you but Hong Ah has a full control of him.

Is that the relationship of a director and a writer?

It's more like the owner and the puppy.

I agree.

It's cute to see Director Min being all flustered.

Was he that type of a person?

It's all relative when it comes to people.

Look at me and Writer Hwangbo. Am I the type to feel small with people?

Yes, you're the type to feel small.

Thumbs up, Eonni.

You two make fun of me.

You two, can you please either date or not date. Please, choose one.

It's exhausting for the people around you.

- We are dating.- We are not dating.

Oh, my. When will you come to an agreement?

Chef On Jeong Seon sent this over.

Happy Birthday to you.

Happy belated 39th birthday

From On Jeong Seon who has "On" as part of his name.

Lee Hyeon Su

Jeong Seon ♥

Oh, Jeong Seon?

What's up?

I am working. I am so busy.

We have to wrap up casting by next week and the script reading will be held in two weeks.

Then you don't have time to meet today?

No. I might have to stay up tonight.

Or stay here until early morning.

- How about dinner?- I had something small.

You should really eat a meal. You shouldn't just eat something small.

Jeong Seon.

I am here to root for you.

It's good you're here.

I only have an hour or so.

That's more than enough.

Let's go up.

What is your mother doing?

She went home.

It will be uncomfortable for her to stay with me.

From my perspective, you'll rest easy only if your mother is settled.

You mother is someone who will be with us.

Us?

Yes, us.

After hanging out with your mother, I found she has a good style and a keen sense in many other things.

She's good at making things.

Good at cooking, flower arrangements, and making clothes too.

Out of those, flower arrangements have the highest potential.

Potential for what?

I think she should do it as a job. It's a waste of her talent.

But, it's hard for people to change. It was the same for us too.

Even though we reunited after longing for each other so much, in the end, we briefly let go of each other's hand.

Still, we were able to drastically reduce the time apart. You mother could do it, too.

Let's eat.

I guess you don't want to hear about it.

Your mother is coming to Good Soup tomorrow.

I've heard. I will come with her.

Eat this.

- Is this good?- Yes.

Why are you copying me?

I was just doing what I wanted to do.

Why do you like me? You said I wear glasses and I am not your type.

I don't know.

Why don't you know? I know why.

How can you know when I don't even know about it?

Because I am fatally pretty.

Don't try to pull those things. You're not pretty.

I prefer that someone likes me for that reason. I think this is the least calculating.

Just liking based on looks.

Do you want to receive unconditional love? I now realize that you're a baby.

What are you talking about?

I've been married and then I divorced.

That means. . . I have tried.

I will try to do this thing called love even though I may get hurt.

But Writer Hwangbo, you just want to flirt. Do you want to eat sweets for the rest of your life?

Still, I don't want to date.

Do as you wish.

I became hungry. Let's eat.

You have a weird way of asking to date.

Fine, let's not date and only flirt. We'll eat together while doing that.

What would you like to eat?

Hangover soup with pork ribs.

Fine.

Were you surprised when I asked to meet?

Yes, it was unexpected.

How is Oppa Won Jun doing?

Why are you asking me that? You could call him yourself.

Please, be nice to Oppa Won Jun.

He went through a lot of emotional suffering while hanging out with me.

I will no longer bother you two.

You don't have to worry about me anymore.

Sous-chef and I, we finished the quasi-dating.

After receiving the call about your accident, he ran out like a madman.

If he thought about it a little, he would have known if you were lying or not.

What do you mean?

He ran because there was a 0.1% chance that you had gotten hurt.

Lies or not.

It's fine if you have a past that you think about. But running to that person is the present.

- Oppa.- Yeah.

Are you still mad at me?

It's fine since you're not hurt.

Do you want to have a cup of tea?

No, I want to go home and rest.

- Even if I am the one asking to have tea together?- I am tired.

We are here.

Oh, this looks good.

I should go and say hello.

It's late, but congratulations about the Michelin star.

Thank you.

You always treat me with food. I will invite you to my home later.

This is mom's present.

It's gloves and hand lotion.

Since your hands are wet a lot, I thought you should take good care of them.

It's something I really needed.

Mother-in-law. You're here?

Oh, you were here?

Oh, these flowers look so pretty.

I demonstrated my skills after a long time. I wanted to refresh my mood, too.

Mom?

Oh, Son.

Hyeon Su's mother is here.

Fine, I could see everything.

Hello.

I've heard that you were sick, but you look good now.

Yes, I owe a lot to Chef On. While I was hospitalized, he was very kind to me.

I just did something I could do. You don't owe me anything.

Please, give me some tea too.

Why did you follow me here and acting like you're doing something?

You could tell?

It's too unfair if I am the only one there between the two of them. Let's do it together.

Okay.

You didn't come with your husband today?

He had to go to school. He used up his vacation days to take care of me.

But everyone says it's more comfortable to hire a caretaker to look after you.

I guess you are not like that.

My husband and I are best friends.

For me, my husband is the most comfortable.

Why didn't you come with your fiancé today?

That fiancé flew away.

What do you mean "flew away"?

You know birds (sounds like "ce") usually fly.

Doesn't fiancé mean someone you're engaged to instead of a bird?

That's a direct translation. While living an eventful life,

I have decided.

It's normal for birds to fly, so I won't hold them back when they fly away.

Oh, I see. You're very deep. I understand.

That's good of you to understand.

I do as much.

Chef On seems gentle and warm.

I often hear that I am gentle.

Who does Hyeon Su take after? She has such a nice personality.

Of course, she takes after me.

I see.

Hyeon Su really likes my Jeong Seon.

I know. She first asked him to live with her.

She asked him to live with her? I didn't know about that.

You didn't know? I thought you knew.

When she asked him to live with her, why didn't they move in together?

I guess Chef On will give us something more than tea.

Here is delicious tea prepared for you.

Please, let me know if you would like anything else to eat.

No, I've eaten a lot already.

My son is affectionate like this. He's the best husband material.

Jeong Seon's dad is a dentist.

I see. He has a nice job.

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