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(Song Joong Ki)

(Chun Woo Hee)

(Lee Joo Myung)

(Seo Ji Hun)

(My Youth)

(Episode 9)

The person you have called...

Hey, Taxi!

Sir, you dropped your phone.

Thank you.

(Missed Call, Sung Je Yeon)

Excuse me...

I was told Sung Je Yeon was here.

Okay, let me check. Please wait over there.

Okay.

Are you Sung Je Yeon's guardian?

- We spoke on the phone, right? - Oh, yes, that's right.

How is Je Yeon? Is she okay?

She has acute appendicitis and needs to go into surgery.

This way, please.

Okay.

What a relief.

Oh, what a relief.

Go away. I can't stand the sight of you.

Are you okay?

Should I get the doctor?

No, it's fine. I just had a painkiller.

Why are you crying?

I'm sorry, Je Yeon.

It's all my fault.

I was so worried something had happened to you.

I was losing my mind.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry I got mad.

You and your wild imagination. What were you picturing this time?

I...

I'm not who you think I am.

I can't be that person.

"But even so,"

"you're not going to bet on misfortune."

Not the you...

that I know.

But I always bet on the worst outcome.

Like an idiot.

I'm the one who can't live without you.

Then just be the person I know you are.

Be the person that I know.

Where have you gone?

Always leaving me...

behind.

If you're not going to take me with you,

come back.

- Come back, and... - I'll stay with you.

I want to be with you.

Promise.

Sealed.

Copied.

I'll go get the doctor.

No. Don't go.

Don't go. Just stay here.

Stay with me.

Did the flower shop go out of business or something?

Don't you know anything?

Instead of worrying about that, redo this problem.

I have my practical exam for the photography department soon.

The bus ride is over two hours one way.

I have to rent and carry the camera, lenses, and all this other gear.

Just ask Hae to give you a ride.

It's a secret from Hae until after I pass the exam.

If the first and last digits are the same...

Besides, you're supposed to be my college prep tutor.

I do everything you say, but my scores aren't improving.

Why are you blaming me when you're the one who's slow?

- What? - You got your brains from your mom,

so it must be real nice for you.

How is she doing these days?

Is she well?

Why are you asking about Mom? You two don't share any memories.

Hey, kid. You can't just touch anything here.

It's a camera. For taking pictures.

It's Chan's.

You're pretty.

This kid's got good taste.

Want to try taking a picture?

Yes, please.

All right.

Just press this round button here.

See anything?

The camera I use now? She's the one who gave it to me.

That's why I like her.

It's like we have a special memory, you know?

Gosh, that woman is something else.

She wouldn't even acknowledge me for bringing you home.

So you two were all chummy behind my back?

Must be nice. Why don't you ask her for a ride?

You're so petty.

I just want to do well on my exam. All I'm asking for is a ride.

Okay, fine.

I'll take care of it. I'll give you a ride, so don't...

Don't worry.

- You promise? - I said I would.

(Sunwoo Hae)

Hey.

When are you getting here? Hurry up.

I can't make it home tonight.

Yes, something just came up.

Could you let Nu Ri know?

And make sure she eats, too.

For a couple of days.

Okay, I have to go.

Seriously...

He's telling you to feed a grown-up. How embarrassing.

I'm almost twenty myself.

Tell me about it.

Especially coming from him. He's always been responsible.

But he always treats us like we're helpless kids, right?

And now he's staying out all night?

You've had a rough time.

Yes.

Right.

Shouldn't you call your office?

Oh, right. Work.

You have to step down as a manager.

I'm on leave anyway.

You should head back so you're not late.

And take the chair with you.

I'm supposed to be on my best behavior.

I can't just leave you here when you're sick.

I'll be here to take care of you until you're discharged.

Oh, I couldn't ask you to do that.

So you're really not going?

Nope. I'm staying right here with you.

And do what?

What would you like?

Stroke my hair like you did before.

Get some more sleep.

What?

Hey.

What are you doing here so late at night?

Oh, I must have fallen asleep...

Perfect timing.

Is there anything you want?

Or anything you need?

I feel I asked you to pull strings and came empty-handed.

So I thought I'd get you something to sweeten the deal.

You might as well just threaten me. Or give me an ultimatum.

That's your specialty, isn't it?

Think of it as a recruitment offer and consider it.

You can start at the bottom and learn the ropes.

What do you even see in me?

What makes you trust me?

If I can't trust you, my whole life has been a failure.

The success or failure of your own life?

I thought you weren't the type to stake that on your own kid.

Oh, you caught me.

Maybe I had one too many.

I understand everything you're saying, sir.

That's the kind of choice a CEO has to make.

Is your generation always...

so eager to be "understanding?"

Why can't you just do what you're told?

So I can keep you by my side.

You already have one of those. Someone who does exactly as told.

Who? Chan?

Gosh! Hardly.

So what if he does what he's told?

He has to want to be here.

Did something happen?

I needed comfort.

And you're not that kind of person for me.

Am I really...

the problem?

I don't want anything.

I need a favor.

A student has a practical exam.

It's a four-hour round trip by bus.

If you do this for me, I'll consider it.

I'm serious.

- But... - I don't have a license.

So please, give her a ride.

Seriously? At your age...

- Ouch! - Then why'd you even buy a car?

I thought I'd get my license right away.

Unbelievable.

I know you're my son, but honestly...

Wait, what's all this about a student?

- He ran away from home? - Yes.

Then as of right now, I'm running away too.

I'm going to crash at Min Kyung's for now.

I'll still go to school, but I'll ignore Sunwoo Hae's calls.

Right. If your teacher calls him, he'll find out you ran away.

Wait, isn't getting caught kind of the point?

I've never even imagined living with anyone but him.

But he's even sleeping over?

Take your time.

Sa Rang!

Hey! Hey, Choi Gi Ppeum!

The house is a pigsty now that you're gone.

Then clean it up, you pig.

Did you manage to sneak the suit out past Mom?

Yes.

- Hello. - Hello.

- Choi Gi Ppeum. - Yes?

Can I borrow some money?

Seriously...

I'm still crashing at my friend's place.

I actually already took some out for you.

Thanks.

I'm actually here on an errand for the director.

- I'm heading out. - Okay.

- Enjoy your meal. - Thanks.

Hello.

- I'm here to pick up a takeout. - So why'd he get kicked out?

Well...

He took a leave from the college he worked so hard for and came back.

Said something about how studying "wasn't his path."

That sounds like my brother.

- Oh, right. - Bye.

Since I don't have a license,

I got that lady you have all those memories with.

Let her know the schedule.

So you don't have a license.

That lady is so cool.

But it'll be kind of awkward if it's just me and her.

Then just ask Seok Joo to go with you.

Well, look at you, Choi Sa Rang. So smart.

Are you sure you left the passport here?

It's not here.

Gosh, where could it be then?

You think Je Yeon has it?

That must be it.

She's probably holding onto it so you can't go anywhere.

Excuse me? Is anyone here?

Well, look who it is.

Hurry up and go to your workout.

Hello.

What on earth happened to Je Yeon?

My goodness, appendicitis?

Oh, where are my manners? Here's my card.

I parked the car where you asked.

So, are you moving the chairs now?

- Oh, yes. - Yes.

I really enjoyed your show.

I read the article, too.

That the author of "World Made of Ash..."

is Bebop.

Oh, right.

I'm Bang Han Na.

Oh, hello.

Mr. Jin Mu Yeong?

Yes.

I saw the "World Made of Ash" movies,

and I transcribed the whole book by hand.

Its prose is dark and cynical, but...

the underlying message itself is actually so warm, and...

Well...

Did I do that?

In true fantasy, the world-building can't just be background setting.

It has to comprehensively embody the author's intent...

Could I get a handshake?

Oh, sure.

I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thank you.

- Yes. - But who...

This is my colleague, Choi Gi Ppeum.

- Oh, nice to meet you. - Yes.

Now that the fan meet is over, should we go move those chairs?

Oh, right.

How it explores worldly desires while keeping a moral line...

The intricate world-building...

That's enough, Gi Ppeum.

Have you eaten?

We're about to eat. Would you like to join us?

Oh, no, thank you.

I'll just help you with the chairs and be on my way.

Excuse me, but...

are the rights to your other novels available?

This industry is all about the IP,

and you've already had one book adapted.

Plus, you clearly have a dedicated fanbase.

So, regarding the rights,

I'd love to discuss it with you sometime.

But I don't really know much about that business.

I do.

I'll visit your flower shop to buy a plant.

Could I just have a cup of tea, please?

Of course.

I'm home.

Oh, you're back?

Hey.

How many times do I have to say perilla oil is better than sesame?

(Sesame oil)

Give it here.

Hey!

Didn't I tell you specifically to use perilla oil for this?

Nu Ri likes sesame oil more.

Oh, come on!

Did you two get in a fight?

She seemed really ticked off.

No, her birth mother showed up.

And I...

told her she should go live with her.

What? Why are you just telling me this now?

You didn't even talk to me about it?

I wasn't thinking straight.

I'm going to fix it.

I thought I played a part in raising Nu Ri, too.

Oh, please.

With grades like hers? What part did you play in that?

What?

Look at me right now. I'm the one who took half a day off...

to come here and clean this mess. Who's doing that?

Me.

I swear...

You always act like you're carrying the whole burden.

Always looking for credit.

You got paid for tutoring her every single time, right?

You said that was for my travel expenses.

Look who's talking about taking credit.

Just get the seasoning right.

It's salty!

Gosh. The nerve.

Nu Ri.

So, I've been thinking.

Why'd you run away from home?

To make a point, right?

Exactly.

To show them just how hurt and angry I am.

But your brother's busy right now.

Wouldn't it be more effective when he has time?

So you'd have his full attention.

So how about you go home for today,

and we'll make your point next time? After your exams.

Okay?

Nu Ri, what do you say?

Well?

Oh, come on. What was that?

You're unbelievable.

Thanks, Sa Rang.

All right, let's get back to studying.

I'll take you home after you finish your online lecture.

Okay.

I'm just going to run to the bathroom.

This is your chance to get on her brother's good side.

(Send to Start of Spring)

(Hello.)

(Last episode airs now!)

Is that your phone going off?

What?

Mine?

Sounds like it.

I see.

The flower shop's social media.

We're closed, but alerts won't stop. I'll be quick.

Hello. I'm Choi Sa Rang, Nu Ri's friend.

We met the other day.

Nu Ri's with me right now, so please don't worry.

I'll make sure she gets home safely.

I swear, these two...

What is it?

Oh, is that her tall friend?

Yes.

He is really tall.

Yes.

Wait, how do you know him?

Well...

- In front of your house... - In front of our house?

No, I mean, not at the house. I just ran into him by chance.

I see.

You kept this from me?

No, I...

It's your sister's private life.

Unbelievable.

You're getting pretty bold, aren't you?

No, look, it's my sister's private life, so...

Aren't you hungry?

- Should I order some ramyeon? - Let's break up.

What?

Did you forget I also help manage the flower shop's account?

I can't stand guys who go behind my back.

No, that's not it. Nu Ri, I...

Nu Ri, I was wrong.

I was just worried he'd be worried.

Nu Ri, I'm sorry!

I can't believe I missed the premiere.

And it's already the finale.

Why aren't you watching the show when you're in it?

The show itself just wasn't that important to me.

Aren't you curious how you came across?

How could you not watch it?

I told you.

Just seeing you a few more times was enough for me.

I thought I might get to see you a few more times.

That was a big reason I agreed to do the show.

Was that...

for real?

Seriously, what do you take me for?

People will say anything to win someone over.

Hey, it's not like it worked on you.

You turned me down flat, so what are you even talking about?

Let's just call a truce...

and focus on the show.

Thank you.

For what?

For showing that no matter what I was like before,

I'm now a decent person,

living life to the fullest,

and surrounded by good people.

I wish there is a TV where your mom is.

Yes, that would be nice.

Yes.

I saw there was a scene where you wrote a letter.

Were you writing to your mom?

Hey, what? What is it?

You...

That was me writing a letter to myself.

You weren't paying attention, were you?

I was too busy focusing on the present.

Oh, were you now?

Sung Je Yeon.

Hey.

What?

Is a guy like me okay for you?

It's not that I don't have those pathetic thoughts, but...

being apart from you...

I don't think I can go through that again.

I want to do everything with you.

From now on,

no matter what happens,

how much it hurts,

or how upsetting things might get...

Still, let's do everything together.

Okay.

The man you know...

I'll become him.

Good.

Look forward to it.

Don't be too surprised.

Okay.

Hey.

Are you bored?

You're the one who wanted to do this.

Right.

The bubbles are bigger,

and this whole setup is way better.

No, that's not it.

This is fun.

Want to go again? Let's go again.

Sure, one more time.

Okay.

Gosh!

It's been so long.

I was at the studio today, working on some guitar riffs.

For the new album.

But the guys just won't listen.

Min Kyu, that must be so hard on you.

No, it's okay. Seeing you makes it all better.

Oh, right.

You said you were looking for a tax accountant, right?

Our sound engineer's younger brother is a tax accountant.

I could introduce you.

I already found one.

I did, but...

Well, it's just that something happened.

Or maybe not.

Maybe nothing happened.

What was that about?

Why are you getting all serious? You're ruining the fun.

What's with you all of a sudden?

I thought we agreed to just be friends.

No.

Why can't we?

Should we head out?

I'm tired.

So we're just blowing bubbles? No strings attached?

Good.

Great.

Good.

Maybe adjust your glasses a little?

That's it. Good.

Good, the look is perfect. Good.

Yes, that's great.

One, two.

Oh, that's great.

Manager.

- Are you heading back to work now? - Oh, hey, Seok Joo.

I was supposed to be heading back, but I can't miss this. You?

I faked an off-site meeting to get out.

The general manager looked like he was in a foul mood.

I'm just going to go home, and...

Okay, good. Just tilt your head down a little.

You said Mo Tae Rin is your client, right, Seok Joo?

What's she like in person? She seems so cute on her show.

How can she enjoy it like that with everyone staring at her?

Man, I could never do that.

Me neither.

How can anyone stand all that attention?

- Let's take a quick break. - Great work.

Tae Rin, this is great. You're looking so beautiful.

You think so?

Kim Seok Joo?

Oh, my.

She's looking this way.

I think she recognizes you, Seok Joo.

Yes, thank you.

What?

Hello!

How have you been?

What's going on?

Why is he over there?

Hey!

That time...

Gi Ppeum, were you at the office then?

When he came by?

No, he's in my driving class.

Gosh!

What? Why are you so happy to see me?

Hey.

Please, just let me get a picture with Mo Tae Rin.

Oh, ma'am, please...

- Oh, I can't. - Please, I'm begging you.

My daughter's a huge fan.

No, I... I can't.

So it's a no, then.

I guess I'm just a useless mom...

Oh, come on, don't say that.

I'll see what I can do.

Really?

Oh, hello there.

Oh, how have you been?

I was in the area for work and happened to see you.

You know him too? I know him as well.

How do you know him, Gi Ppeum?

He's in the same class as me.

I haven't seen you around at all lately.

Don't tell me you got your license.

No.

Tae Rin.

- Hello. - Hello.

Well, it's just...

Just one picture together...

With me? Why all of a sudden?

- Hello? - Our manager...

Oh, so you're a fan of Tae Rin's?

You're a fan?

Gosh.

Why, though?

Why...

You should've said something sooner.

You must've been too shy when you came to the office.

- I... - You two, get closer.

Gi Ppeum, go get something for her to sign.

- Get a few! - Oh, okay.

No, not me. The person over there...

- I'll go right now. - Ma'am.

Ma'am, where are you going?

- Is this spot okay? - No...

Okay. One, two, three!

Okay, one more. Looks good.

One, two, three!

Well, well. Staying out all night, were you?

What?

And you've been ignoring my calls.

Did you snitch and tell him I was here?

I told him to come here. You like pizza, right?

And I knew you wouldn't answer my calls.

Look, sir...

It's not like Nu Ri just ran away to be mean or anything.

Ran away?

You ruined everything!

We already broke up. So why did you suggest pizza?

Nu Ri.

This "let's break up" habit of yours is getting really old.

You've been like that since we were in tenth grade.

Gosh, since tenth grade?

So what's next, your three-year anniversary?

Can I go get a Coke?

Get one for yourself, too.

You are the one buying me this.

This is good.

I've been looking at prep schools for photography.

If you really cram starting now...

I'm going to take my practical exam for photography.

A practical exam? When?

We were fighting, so I asked Seok Joo for a favor.

And his mom said she'd give me a ride.

Kim Seok Joo doesn't have a license.

I thought all adults had one.

So if you're going to be mad, be mad at Kim Seok Joo.

Okay.

Okay, I will.

You're not mad?

If you say it's okay, then I guess it's okay.

Tell me the schedule, so I can send you with something.

Okay.

Nu Ri.

But can you do one thing for me?

About when your mom came to see you...

I think you're making her wait for too long.

The way I hurt you with my words...

I'll make it up to you.

- So you have to... - Me too.

Secretly contacting Chan's dad,

I was lying to you.

I'll meet with my mom.

I've been thinking about it anyway. It's not because I'm upset with you.

Okay, I get it.

All right, everyone, go get dinner. We'll meet back here at 7pm.

- Okay. - Got it.

Okay, we'll go grab a bite and be right back.

Can I have one?

Sure, go ahead.

What name should I put on it?

"Kim Seok Joo, Tax Accountant?"

"Mr. Seok Joo?"

Or just "Seok Joo?"

Just "Seok Joo?"

"Seok Joo" it is. Okay.

I can't believe it. I had no idea you were a fan.

You accused me of ulterior motives. Unbelievable.

- I'm not your fan. - No, I'm just saying...

What's with you?

Before, my co-workers were around, so I was a little flustered.

So was I supposed to just say,

"Hey, we blew bubbles together?"

Of course not.

That's my personal life. This is work.

So that's a no.

Why are you smiling?

Because you included me in your personal life?

Do you still dislike me?

Didn't you say you disliked me?

You're the one who made a scene about not having any interest in me.

So why are you asking me?

Didn't you say you needed me for the bubbles you couldn't blow?

Oh, come on.

I was just saying that.

I can't believe you're still hung up on that.

I don't dislike you.

As for having feelings...

I thought you weren't making a move.

I guess I have some now.

So when should we do it again?

Blow bubbles.

As soon as possible.

(Tae Rin, Director Bang Han Na)

(Gi Ppeum)

(Gi Ppeum, CEO Pil Du)

(Producer Jin So Ra)

Oh, hey.

Oh, your wedding invitations are out?

How did we not know that?

- I never would've guessed. - Me neither.

- You really couldn't tell? - Here, have some of this.

Thank you.

What did you think of the finale?

The editing was insane, right? I was crying.

From watching yourself?

If it wasn't for me, she wouldn't have seen the finale.

Why?

Actually, I don't really care.

This is...

- Gosh. - The wedding invitation.

Congratulations.

Congratulations.

But still, to marry a writer you see every day?

I must have been out of my mind.

We're just booking a restaurant and keeping it small.

- Just come and relax. - Okay.

And as for you, Bebop, feel free to just...

make the bouquet and the boutonniere for us.

All right. I have to pay you back somehow.

Pay me back for what?

Well...

You're the one...

who kept bringing me on for jobs.

And that's how Je Yeon and I got back together.

Oh, my gosh!

This is crazy, seriously.

I see.

So that's what happened!

Congratulations.

On getting back together. Oh, my.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

Oh, hold on.

(Nu Ri)

- Hey, Nu Ri. - Oh, hey.

I rented the camera,

and my exam schedule is out. It's super early in the morning,

so I'll stay nearby the night before.

Okay, got it.

And you made sure to pack everything listed in the guidelines, right?

Stop nagging. I'm not a kid anymore.

- I'm not nagging... - I'm hanging up.

Nu Ri.

Nu Ri? Eun Nu Ri?

Is someone in your family applying to college?

My sister wants to major in photography.

I see.

And...

according to her homeroom teacher,

apparently,

she's actually pretty talented.

She was always good at drawing, even when she was little.

Gosh.

Your sister's amazing. To know what she wants already.

Yes.

At her age, all I cared about was getting into college.

- Not me. - Drawing a line, are we?

No, but...

Are you saying getting into college isn't everything?

No, I'm saying that's how I felt.

Je Yeon, you should be our host.

Me?

But...

Aren't people from school coming, too?

Yes, they are.

Well...

Then...

I just...

I have some things to clean up in the back.

I'll let you guys talk.

- Excuse me. - Okay.

What's wrong? Did you lie to Bebop about your degree or something?

What? Of course not.

Why are you so nervous?

No, it's just...

I was worried he'd ask why I dropped out of school.

Was it that obvious?

I thought you were trying to get me to leave.

Oh, come on!

You're going to host the wedding, right?

About that...

I'm going to have to think about it.

So, did you decide to do it? The host gig?

I mean, it's Jin So Ra's wedding.

I want to. I really do, but...

It's just...

I need to think it over.

That's it?

Just...

What's the point of bringing up the past?

Dropping out isn't something to be proud of.

Why not? It's your story. It's interesting.

It's the most interesting story in the world.

What?

Je Yeon.

The guys you used to date...

Even if you talk about your exes,

I'm fine.

What?

The only topic you'd be awkward about with me...

is your dating history, right?

Hey, it's okay. That's all in the past.

You're not still in touch with them, are you? Right?

Yes, it's all fine. It's in the past.

Just texting is fine. Just that.

But don't meet up with him alone or anything.

But does that even make sense to you?

I mean,

it's over between you, so why stay in touch?

I mean, come on!

This is...

Stop, okay?

Where are you going? Don't go, okay?

Stay with me, please?

Let's just stay here.

But why aren't you answering me?

- What? - You're not in touch, right?

It's really in the past, right?

Oh, come on! What do you take me for?

Beat, you idiot.

What do you mean?

Bebop, you're the bigger idiot.

Hey, isn't that a puppy? Let's go!

No, it's not!

Yes, it is. Come on.

Come on, hurry!

Why did you leave me behind?

Dad.

Was I such a burden?

Then what am I to you?

What exactly am I to you?

Do you even love me at all?

Oh my, you startled me.

I was wrong.

What I said was harsh.

Is that all you think was harsh?

Running away from home was wrong, too.

Not contacting once and making you come find me...

All of it was wrong.

Gosh, this place hasn't changed a bit.

Mister?

Oh, hi, Nu Ri.

What is happening?

Should I give you two some privacy?

No, let's just go. Don't worry about it.

Wait, where are you going?

I said I was wrong.

Nu Ri has no idea.

You're the one who has no idea.

Did you even know she has her entrance exam?

She has her practical exam early tomorrow.

You packed your toiletries and everything, right?

- Yes. - Yes.

- Let's go. - And you?

Nuri said it would be awkward if it was just her and you.

You can't just say that!

Oh, here.

He wanted me to give you this to say thanks.

He said they're tea bags.

But he wasn't sure if you'd like them.

Oh, my.

Tell him I said thank you.

I forgive you. You can thank your son for that.

Oh, have a safe trip.

Good luck, Eun Nu Ri!

Aren't you going?

I have night blindness. You'll have to drive.

And Seok Joo said he doesn't have a license.

I see.

Right, I should get going.

Wait, if he goes...

Am I sharing a room with him?

- I don't want to. - You should've gotten your license.

Deal with it.

Don't pick on my husband.

"My husband?"

"My husband..."

- Hey! - Gosh!

Wait.

Not in front of the kids.

It's bad luck. Don't look.

Mo Tae Rin!

Hey, what gives?

I told you I'd come to your office. Why the surprise visit?

Well, you always gave me rides.

I really wanted to give you this, and I couldn't wait.

What is it?

Ta-da!

I was too busy with work to visit you in the hospital.

A welcome-back present.

Oh, you...

You really...

Here you go.

Thank you.

It's so pretty.

Make sure you show this off to Bebop when you see him.

Flaunt it.

Okay, I'll flaunt it!

So...

I...

Have I mentioned we're dating?

You just did.

So you're really dating?

It's all thanks to me, right?

I'm the one who told you about booking that mover guy, remember?

To be honest, I really didn't want to tell you.

He had his reasons, though.

Don't be so hard on him.

If he makes you cry one more time,

tell him he'll have me to deal with.

Okay.

Hey, get in.

What's this?

Did you come to pick me up?

What?

Hey, this is the same kind of car you had, right?

Yes, I was used to this model, so the director got me the same one.

Gosh, nice of her.

Oh, here.

Actually, the director was asking about you.

Here.

I found this to give you.

I should probably flee the country.

Gosh. So...

What did you need my help with today?

My interview prep.

The photoshoot went well, but I still have the interview.

I want to do well.

All right.

"Your recent appearance in that nostalgia show was pretty unusual."

"What are your thoughts on that?"

Gosh, that sounded really natural.

"If through my past..."

"people can recall fond memories, then that's good."

Will people think I'm fake, just trying to act good?

What's so bad about that?

I wish everyone would be a little more phony and hypocritical.

To be honest, I don't really remember back then.

I was just...

like an animal, I guess?

Why I was like that...

That's why variety shows and interviews are so hard for me.

Everything gets recorded.

It's a record of my own humiliation.

Back then, your brain wasn't fully developed yet.

Everything's embarrassing at that age.

I guess it's fully developed by now.

No.

No.

I even know how to pretend to be cool now.

See? You've matured.

All right, next question.

So, who's the latest deadbeat you're...

"If..."

"If you hadn't become an actress, what would you be doing today?"

This one's really hard.

I've been stuck on this for days.

What about you?

If you hadn't become a manager, what do you think you'd be doing?

I don't know.

Hey, come on. You were stuck on it for days.

How am I supposed to answer in a few seconds?

Well, people always used to say it.

They'd never met a manager from a top university.

Gosh.

People really love slapping labels on everything.

I mean, look at me. I'm still stuck with the "former child actor" label.

Then should we just get rid of them?

You just be Mo Tae Rin.

And I'll just be Sung Je Yeon.

I'm glad I'm doing this with you.

Thanks to you, I can talk about this.

Sure.

But at least with interviews, you have a list of questions.

But when it comes to talking about myself...

When and how to say things...

I just have no idea.

I think...

if you hadn't become a manager,

you would have just been the real Sung Je Yeon.

Just Sung Je Yeon.

It's just, since we've been apart, I've really come to realize it.

You're always so considerate and perceptive,

and you work so hard to fix things.

You took such good care of me.

You're a great listener.

But I wish you were only like that when you're at work.

And I'm sure I didn't help matters.

Am I digging my own grave here?

Yes.

So it was you? You're the one who made me this way.

That's right!

I'm the culprit. What about it?

Exactly!

All right, next.

Okay.

"What was your hardest moment in your career as an actress..."

"and how did you overcome it?"

Sung Je Yeon.

So, am I still...

supposed to act like I don't know you?

Were you curious to see too?

How I turned out?

I was curious about you too.

If you'd gone off to college...

Whatever you became,

I wondered if we would ever meet again.

Stuff like that.

(Handle with Caution)

(Handle with Caution)

"To Sunwoo Hae, Sung Je Yeon."

"I like you."

"What about you?"

Who's this?

Where are you?

What are you up to?

Me? I'm practicing arranging the bouquet.

Why?

Because I miss you.

Hello?

Should I come over?

Open the door.

I'm here.

Gosh, you're really dedicated.

You can't just show up like this. I look like a mess.

Honestly, you're unbelievable.

I have something for you.

Hold on.

Here.

I made this thinking of you.

What is it?

It's a penguin, by the way.

Oh, I knew it. Of course.

Though I almost couldn't tell.

- And... - It does look like a penguin.

- It's cute. - Right.

And this...

got mixed in with my things.

Oh, so that's where it was.

I was looking all over for this.

- Thanks. - Gosh!

- What? - No,

wait until I leave to look at it.

Why?

You can look if you drop it by accident and it falls open.

- Why? What is it? Let me see. - No.

Okay, fine. Goodness.

- What? Wait a second. - What?

- Je Yeon. - Yes?

You're burning up.

I am?

We need to nip this in the bud.

Eat porridge, then take medicine. I make really good porridge.

Let's not.

Let's eat something good,

like something salty and sweet.

Something salty and sweet?

- How about some galbijjim? - Yes.

But doesn't that take a while to make?

Yes.

I'll let it marinate overnight, so we can have it tomorrow morning.

Gosh.

You have a very...

appetizing way of asking me to stay over.

Sweet and savory.

For today, you'll just have to stick with the porridge.

Okay.

Hey.

No, what if you get sick?

I'm trying to take it all away from you.

Just stay here for a minute.

Why did you have to say I should see this later?

If you just hadn't said that...

"To Sunwoo Hae, Sung Je Yeon."

"You asked if I had gone to college,"

"or which path my mom laid out for me I ended up taking."

"You said you were curious, right?"

Oh, right. Gosh.

"From the moment we met again,"

"you were asking about how I was."

Where should I start?

First off,

college wasn't very fun.

Just getting to my classes was a struggle,

and I was barely making ends meet.

And through it all, I kept wondering if this was the right path for me.

But even having those kinds of worries...

was a luxury I couldn't afford.

After my family lost everything,

and I had to drop out of school,

life just went on.

What in the...

Oh, I'm sorry.

What do you think you're doing?

I thought you were working as a teaching assistant!

It wasn't a good fit, so I switched jobs.

What if I was a bad influence on the kids?

You took a break from your studies for this?

You're not happy with your major, and you don't want to transfer.

Why the sudden rebellious phase? You never even had one as a teen!

Do you want to see your mother collapse from all this?

I'm sorry.

(Notice of Permanent Closure)

"When the water in my pond froze over,"

"I suppose I didn't know where to go."

(Certificate of University Withdrawal)

Gosh, why is this so hard to open today?

"At times like that,"

"I'd think of the person who lived the most inefficiently."

"The one who slept when it was time for school..."

"and worked when it was time to sleep."

"You."

"You, eating by yourself on campus."

"You, asking what someone like me dreamed of."

I was just curious what someone as brilliant as you dreams about.

"In those moments when you were gone,"

"I realized I missed you."

"I guess..."

"I was lonely."

Je Yeon.

I love you.

"To a friend I've drifted apart from."

"When the flowers..."

"of that tree are in bloom,"

"let's go see it together."

(To Sunwoo Hae, Sung Je Yeon)