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Did he just bail?

(LOVE.exe, Episode 13: Blind Date)

A lot happened this past week.

Lee Soo Min and I broke up.

Is it for real this time?

Or is it just another one of your temporary breakups,

like the last 1,800 times?

This time it's for real.

I'll believe it when I see it.

It's still so vivid how I trusted what you said,

talked behind her back, and everything blew up in my face.

- Then I even suggested... - Kang Dong Won dumped...

her scary girlfriend. I didn't need to ask why.

- Yoo Ri. - Still...

I didn't even say anything, and she'd just tell me to shut up.

So for the amount of dialogue between two users...

Meanwhile, San has been on top of her game lately.

That way, we can reduce server load even during high-traffic weekends.

She says she can focus better now that she has a clear goal.

If we finish development by then, we can test before the competition.

All this in just two days?

Great work. Here, eat while you work. Go on.

- You're in beast mode these days. - Yes.

I must win the competition to move into a soundproof apartment.

- Soundproofing? That's so random. - Soundproofing is important.

Kang Min Hak was already doing well, but he's been blowing up lately.

What? The commercial's out.

Man, it's so weird. It's like he's from another world.

Didn't he get cast in a movie, too?

We won't see him around anymore.

Hasn't he missed ten days of school?

- That Konjac Special looks so good. - Konjac?

Forget that. At times like this, we can use...

the gift card Min Hak dropped in the group chat...

He sent another gift card?

- For chicken? - Let's get the Konjac Special.

It looks pretty good.

All right.

Jinny and Timothy have already broken up.

They really live in a different world.

They break up as fast as they date. You can't tell what's real or fake.

At this rate, they'll get back together in five minutes.

I heard rumours that Timothy was abusive.

Really?

I'll call you later.

Okay.

(Ten days earlier)

You came by yourself?

What on earth are you doing all the way out here?

Why was your phone off?

What?

I waited for you to finish.

Follow that car, please.

You just took off, so of course, I followed you.

What?

Min Hak.

Are you over me already and seeing someone else?

Hey, let's go downstairs and talk.

- Hey, wait a second. - Let me just...

(Smooth Taste, Like Dew)

You left this.

Okay.

This is...

Is that me?

Why is that here?

Well...

It's kind of a long story. I asked her to hold on to it for me.

- But... - Quiz King?

You're her, right? The one with the messed-up laptop.

You go to Min Hak's school.

And here I was thinking...

It's nice to meet you. I never thought we'd meet like this.

Do you know me?

Of course. You have no idea how grateful I am.

Jinny.

What are you doing?

- Right. This was a secret. - No...

I must be drunk.

My head's starting to hurt a little.

- What's going on? - The walls are thin here.

We have to keep it down or else people will complain.

- San, I'm so sorry. I'll... - Hey...

- Jinny, we need to go. - Hold on.

- No, we can't stay here. - I'll just rest a bit, then go.

- Come on. - You've got the wrong house.

- I just feel really sick. - We have to go.

Why don't you two take it inside before I get kicked out too?

- No. Why would we go in? - Sounds good to me.

She is so cool. I like her.

- Hey, why are you going in there? - Sorry to barge in.

Should this come in with us?

This is insane.

Sorry to barge in.

Sorry to barge in.

It's cosy in here.

Your studio is really nice.

I've always wanted to live in a space like this.

San, you don't have to do all this for me.

Don't flatter yourself.

It's the fastest way to sober her up and get her home, so stay out of it.

That's right, Min Hak.

Don't get in her way.

Come here.

Give me your manager's number. I'll text him your location.

All right. Just sit down for a second.

- Okay? - What? Why?

Stay with me tonight.

Hey, what are you talking about?

I'm telling you, I can't go home tonight.

Someone's there.

Is that supposed to be a whisper?

Who?

Ouch, my hand.

Don't tell me.

Timothy?

What?

By the way,

were you faking the whole group project thing...

this whole time with the Quiz King?

Jinny!

All for me? To stop the bad press?

Please, keep your voice down.

Just give me your manager's number.

But I don't want to team up with anyone else.

I want to do this with you, San.

And, San...

out of everyone I know,

you're the least ordinary person.

If you've sobered up,

you can see yourself out.

And it looks like you have someone to stay with you tonight.

I feel like I'm always in your debt.

Thank you.

- Always? - San, I'm so sorry,

but I'll take her home and be right back.

You're coming back? Here? Why?

And leave your girlfriend?

Min Hak.

Did you tell her about us?

San, about that...

That time at the Yongsan hotel,

and when you had me hold on to that cutout,

I put two and two together.

However, I heard Jinny was seeing someone,

so I assumed you two broke up.

- You're right. We broke up, but... - So was what she just said true?

- What? - The part about us teaming up...

Was that all just to stop the press from writing about you and her?

Sorry, my bad.

I tried to pretend I didn't hear it, but it was a little too loud.

So we were just being used?

I'm sorry,

- but I'll explain when I get back. - Don't bother.

I think I've got the gist of it.

So what are you still standing there for?

Don't tell me you have more to say.

Min Hak. I know a thing or two about situations like this.

The polite thing to do right now is to leave.

"Manners maketh man."

Sorry for the intrusion.

Min Hak, come on.

That went completely sideways. Right?

I was just fishing for a reaction.

Did Joo Yeon San really like Kang Min Hak?

That's a bit of a stretch.

Maybe it's because of our app, Split Alarm?

What?

I mean, we're making a dating app, right?

- Yes. - But Joo Yeon San herself...

is maybe trying to break through...

the limits of never being in a relationship?

So this blind date is some kind of simulation?

What kind of guy should we set her up with?

I'm the one who brought it up, but I have no idea where to start.

It is awkward, though. The thought of Joo Yeon San...

with a guy...

I bet her standards are crazy high, too.

Her ideal type might not even be human.

Totally.

Hey, get out of the way!

- No, just a second. - Seriously.

- Na Rae, go ahead. I'll catch up. - Okay.

What's going on?

Can you give me a hand?

What a jerk. He could've stopped to help.

Are you okay?

I came this way to avoid the curb,

but I didn't know it was blocked too.

That was so frustrating. Can I buy you a coffee?

How come you're not having any?

I'm not really thirsty.

Actually, that's not it. I don't drink coffee.

Going to the bathroom is difficult for me.

I don't really drink beer either.

I just pretend to.

(Yoo Ri: Free beer at Manseon Pub at the back gate)

Is this spam or what?

Then why did you ask me to meet you at Manseon Pub?

I wasn't sure how to ask someone out on a date.

I was kind of interested in you.

But things are a little complicated.

We're both women, and I'm disabled.

But I still wanted to talk to you.

I didn't know how, so I stole a line other people use and tried it.

It didn't really work, though.

Anyway, don't feel pressured.

It wasn't a huge crush or anything.

Really?

Besides, it seemed like you were already seeing someone.

So, how about we just be friends?

But if that makes you uncomfortable, I understand.

Being friends would be difficult.

Since I'm older than you.

When did you find out?

From the start.

I see.

And I'm not seeing anyone.

We broke up.

I see.

I guess my information was a little outdated.

You should've made an announcement or something.

Why was it always so hard for us to talk?

You're wrong. We never had a conversation.

Then tell me anything.

I promise I'll really listen this time.

I don't have anything left to say.

Then it's my turn.

Let's get back together.

I don't have any confidence in us anymore.

I'll do better.

My heart's not in it anymore.

Then I'll have enough heart for the both of us.

I'll keep my heart pure.

I will dream a sweet dream.

I'll dream of us, alone in a small room as we used to,

just talking softly to each other.

Okay?

That heart...

will need time to tell.

- That was so good! - Thanks.

My heart was pounding so hard I almost said, "Let's try again."

- I actually teared up. - You too?

Where was it again? That part at the end was so sad.

Your emotional acting has improved in just one week.

It's like you've been through a lot, and it's helping you grow, you know?

I want to do well this time.

The elevators here are really slow.

Looks like the elevators are all moving at once.

You see how all the elevators bunch up on one floor,

while people on other floors are left waiting?

Apparently, it's because they're using the wrong algorithm.

What?

Figuring out the most efficient way for elevators to work together...

is also something that developers do.

Min Hak, you know so many interesting things.

I don't really know the details. Someone just told me.

I peed waiting for an elevator when I was a kid.

Me too!

I was in 7th grade at that time.

I was at the hospital, and my floor's bathroom was broken.

So I had no choice but to wait.

Come on, Teacher. You're joking, right?

If that algorithm optimization had been in place...

Yeon San, you're still up for a blind date, right?

What's your type?

Anyway, I guess in the end, it all comes down to timing, right?

When you should be running down the stairs,

but instead just wait for the elevator,

you'll be too late.

That's the moral of the story, right?

- That was the group chat. Sorry. - Na Rae, why in the group chat?

(Yang Na Rae: That was the group chat. Sorry.)

What?

What was she trying to say?

- Should I just floor it? - Yeon San, where are you?

Check my private messages.

Come to the lounge so we can finish the Frontend, Backend integration.

- How was Business Admin? - Gosh, why Business Admin?

Darn it!

Hey! Use your signal before you cut in!

Hey, why aren't you answering me? I said, tell me your type.

What are you talking about? I'm trying to code while holding it.

What do you mean? I agonize over yours more than mine.

Na Rae, are you trying to make up for your recent breakup...

by turning my love life into your little matchmaking project?

What?

I get it, but I'm in no condition to be the focus of your projection.

Hey, Joo Yeon San. That's going too far, even for you.

Hey, where are you? Don't you move. I've had just about enough of you.

I wonder if that would be too harsh.

If you're that free, just get over to the lounge. Let's just work.

Joo Yeon San, you always kept dating and relationships at arm's length.

So for your very first blind date...

If you think of it as a game, it's like the free trial.

And as the planner, I'll provide you with a proper Tutorial Mode.

A Tutorial Mode? Give me a break.

Just tell me. First off, what kind of guy do you want?

No, let's do it by process of elimination instead.

"I could never date guys like that." Let's start with those.

Your absolute turn-offs.

If I have to name some...

(Ten days earlier)

Min Hak!

Hurry, get in.

A guy who bails on group projects for personal reasons.

A guy who bails on a joint development project.

An indecisive guy. I hate that.

Or someone who hides things from the very beginning?

Most of all,

someone who has no intention of joining a project from the start,

but convinces you to join anyway,

and then makes all your hard work feel completely pointless.

A person who...

makes you second-guess everything.

And...

like a piece of code stuck in an infinite recursion,

a guy who keeps going back to his old flame.

(Kang Min Hak)

(Block Caller)

(Block Contact)

I must have dozed off.

Where are we?

The parking lot at my university.

- Your university? - I answered your ringing phone.

It was your manager.

- He's on his way. - Why? I want to be with you.

I heard from your manager that...

your new boyfriend...

isn't in the country right now.

I must have gotten something wrong, right?

Or you were just trying to mislead me?

Does that really matter?

Let's just go to your place. I'll explain everything.

That's not who we are anymore.

- I guess we can't do this anymore. - Don't.

Or this? How about this?

Stop it. I'm not playing around.

I'm not seeing you anymore.

We're over.

Over?

Why?

Am I a joke to you now?

Because I'm not as popular, my international debut failed,

and I'm not as glamorous and successful as I used to be,

am I no longer useful to you?

I never thought you were all that glamorous.

- What? - From the moment we first met,

I felt sorry for you.

You already shine so brightly.

You have so much to lose, so you're scared.

Seeing you try so hard was just...

That's why I always wanted to be there for you.

That's why I like you so much.

Always taking responsibility,

it's so sweet.

Unlike your dad.

- I'm just like my dad! - No, Min Hak.

You're nothing like your dad.

I meant you.

I'm saying you're the one who's like my dad.

What?

Someone who pities themselves more than anyone else in the world.

And takes those who love and wait for them...

for granted.

I like Joo Yeon San.

I came here so I could tell you this once you'd sobered up.

Stop it. I don't want to hear it.

And honestly, even while I'm here with you,

all I can think about is San.

I already know, so just stop.

I know I was awful to you.

But that's not why you're leaving me.

I'm not asking you to forgive me,

and I'm not asking you to understand.

It's just...

Just...

I want you to know that I really did like you.

I mean it.

You can go now.

Now we're both going where we belong based on our values.

You to your place, and me to mine.

Can you leave the car keys?

You're still drunk.

Come on, I need to turn the heater on.

You finally picked up.

Min Hak, I'm sorry about buying the Maybach.

I'll even make the payments, so please tell me where it is, okay?

- You're a terrible parker, Min Hak. - Jinny's in your car.

What? Jinny? You're seeing Jinny again?

The car? Where is it?

I parked it at Hangang University's parking lot.

- I'm leaving the keys... - What? The keys?

Under the table in the gazebo.

Find it and take Jinny home.

What about you?

I have somewhere to be.

Hey, Min Hak.

San.

I'm really sorry about earlier.

I know what you're thinking.

But I already broke up with her,

and I couldn't just leave her there.

It's too dangerous for her to be out at night,

and if I left her in a crowd...

Well, she's kind of famous,

plus she'd had a lot to drink.

So I really didn't have a choice, you see.

San.

Look...

You're really mad, aren't you?

But you're right.

At first,

I had an ulterior motive when I joined the team.

But now...

It's not like that.

But everything that happened after I got to know you...

has been genuine.

Nothing else mattered to me. I really mean it.

It's okay, brother. It's too late for this.

What time is it? It's getting so late.

San! I...

Whatever it is, don't. Just don't do it, okay?

Okay.

Where have you been?

I just had to get something at the convenience store.

- What about you? - I came to see you...

to apologise.

Apologise?

For how things turned out,

and for Jinny ending up here.

I know how this all looks,

and since you're not entirely wrong,

I wanted to apologise for that, too.

It's fine.

What?

I was...

mad, yes. I even ran the calculations.

Calculations?

(One hour earlier)

First, it's not Kang Min Hak's fault that he entered the competition.

To be precise, he's not completely blameless.

I insisted we team up,

and after that, Min Hak was genuinely committed to it.

He came up with key ideas, too.

Therefore, that fault is considered nullified.

However, Jinny showing up was not exactly pleasant.

Jinny showed up on her own. Kang Min Hak didn't summon her.

However, whether Kang Min Hak is truly sincere with me...

is another, unrelated variable.

Wait. Before that, how is sincerity defined,

and what data can quantify it?

At the end of the day,

Kang Min Hak's final action here was to follow Jinny out.

Base the conclusion on his actions,

the vector of his choices.

Therefore.

For the record, the resulting value...

is minus 188 on our Split Alarm index.

I don't know what that means, but it sounds like a very bad score.

This is all wrong. We're done for.

If you eliminate everyone, who is left for me to set you up with?

I know. I guess I got carried away by what you were saying.

I guess my usual vibe suits me better after all.

Each must survive on their own.

Gosh.

Don't rush.

But don't be late.

(Ten days earlier)

Can you just give me one chance to explain?

To put it in terms of our competition prep,

like the final pitch.

I've prepared two versions.

One incorporates what I've learned from you these past few months.

The other is just my old way,

the kind of ignorant, unfiltered version.

Go on.

Still,

I'll choose the one you like more, the one I put more thought into.

If you insist.

All right.

First of all,

I tried to see it your way, San.

And from that point of view,

I must seem pathetic and ridiculous to you right now, right?

Because in the 21st century, running to confess your feelings...

is the exact kind of cheesy rom-com trope you hate.

Did I really say that?

Yes, you did.

Why in moments like these, just like in this script,

do rom-coms always have the lead run while some dramatic music plays?

It heightens the emotions and makes it more entertaining.

Do people really find that immersive?

It's the 21st century. They can just send a DM or call.

If they're going to meet in person, they can just call an Uber.

You're right. At a crucial moment in their career,

and of course, it's always a few hours before a flight,

and they drop everything they are doing to run to their ex...

We writers feel a little guilty about that one.

Trying to create an emotional moment like that is so dated...

Come on, without moments like that, is it even a romance?

It's like saying, "I truly love you, even if it hurts my career."

That's the heart of these youth romances.

If I built an AI specialising in romantic comedies,

I'd write scenes like that completely differently.

What's more constant than a fickle romance,

and what truly defines who we are, is our work, isn't it?

Like my coding.

How do you remember every single thing I said?

Your memory's better than I thought.

I don't know. Maybe I'm not in my right mind,

and I'm just rambling.

But one thing's for sure.

Some people still don't check DMs and don't even have social media,

people like you.

And there really are spots and times you can't get an Uber,

and times when your phone battery is about to die...

that you really have to save to make that one call.

So even though I knew you'd call me a fool...

and call it irrational,

I had no choice but to come running.

And on my way here, I called my brother...

and changed my flight to tomorrow afternoon.

So I won't inconvenience anyone.

That way, the carbon footprint...

that would've increased from all the cancellations...

would be reduced.

Honestly, for my usual self,

using my brain to near-overload and talking this fast is a lot.

But the only reason I'm trying this hard...

is entirely because of you, San.

I just want to be with you,

and...

I want to change your mind.

(Hangang University)

(Boot Camp Now Recruiting)

Actually,

I looked up the first airport bus this morning, too.

You did?

- Why? - To see you.

But then I realised going to the airport was irrational.

I mean, how would I even find you in that huge airport?

Would calling your name do anything when you're off to Thailand?

Do I just tell you to get off the plane?

How stupid would that be?

So I told myself to just sleep on it.

And figured when you got back, Min Hak,

we could get in touch and talk things over then.

That was the plan, anyway.

But before I knew it, there I was, outside.

So what were you going to say when I got back?

What, to "settle our accounts?"

Settle our accounts?

Yes.

You're full of surprises today, Kang Min Hak.

I'm surprised you know old sayings like that.

No, wait. That's not the correct phrase for this.

I meant "company liquidation."

It's a term for when companies part ways.

You know, for celebrities with agencies.

- I guess I was wrong? - Whatever.

What was the cheesy version supposed to be?

It's...

I don't care about anything, I just...

You're just so pretty, San.

You're so pretty that I just had to see you right away.

I wanted to kiss you again and hug you. You know?

I wanted to go to school with you and everything.

Pretty cheesy?

How did you get here so fast?

Because I missed...

I missed you so much that I really stepped on it.

I was averaging 55.

- 55? - Yes.

You're a real speed demon.

- Why didn't you answer your phone? - My phone?

It must be in my bag.

And what's this about some random blind date?

Kang Dong Won and Yang Na Rae kept getting suspicious,

so it just happened.

You weren't really planning to go, were you?

You're laughing?

- Hey, no way. - Ever heard of superposition?

- State of what? - Look it up. You're an engineer.

Come on, can't we just tell Na Rae and Dong Won about us?

- Can I kiss you? - Are you crazy? No.

Hello, everyone. During lunch...

So while you were gone, Min Hak,

we made good progress on Split Alarm.

Actually, Joo Yeon San did pretty much everything.

But we did our part, ordering food and cheering San on.

- She's right. - Really?

You all worked hard.

Yes.

(Ji Sung Hall Two)

- Joo Yeon San. - Yes?

Kang Min Hak.

Yes?

You two are acting weird.

- What? - What?

What do you mean?

Why? What do you mean?

Did you two fight again?

I'm so sick of this.

- No. - No, of course not.

Why would we?

Then why are you ignoring each other again?

You're not even making eye contact right now.

The competition's almost over, and you're still acting like this?

Especially you, Joo Yeon San. Be the mature one for once.

What did I do?

Okay, you two. Face each other.

Go on.

- Hold hands. - What?

Shake hands and make up.

Repeat after me.

From now on, let's not fight and just get along.

Let's get along.

Fine.

Now that's settled, let's grab lunch and then go to the special lecture.

- What special lecture? - Didn't you see the notice?

The special lecture's this afternoon,

and it counts for attendance.

But...

Shoot. I don't think I can. I have plans later.

It's a CompSci lecture anyway, so you're good.

Wait, if you have plans, why are you on campus today?

It's just... Well...

Actually, I can't make it today either.

How come?

I just can't.

Besides, these lectures are a waste, you know?

Joo Yeon San?

You're Joo Yeon San, right?

I knew it. It's me, Chang Yi. Park Chang Yi.

You don't remember me?

Yes, of course, I remember you.

It's been such a long time.

What are the odds of running into you here?

I know, right?