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OUR UNWRITTEN SEOUL

When Mi-ji's dream was to own a stationery store,

mine was to become a tree.

-Hello. -Hi.

The nurse is here.

-Time for her shot. -Okay.

She's getting the shot…

-Yes. -…on her left arm, right?

If I were a tree, needles wouldn't hurt.

Why did I have to be sick…

-Her veins… -…making everyone suffer…

-Stop poking around and do it right. -…feel sad and get mad?

Mi-rae, are you okay? You did great.

-You're okay, right? -That's when I started

pretending to be a tree…

-Just a little pinch. -…quietly enduring everything.

I couldn't do anything about the pain,

but I could choose not to cry.

And with that, we hereby present this award.

I may not have stood out,

but I knew how to endure.

Seriously? A blackout?

Did you call home?

I already told Mom I wouldn't be home tonight.

I wasn't planning to come here, though.

This is only going to fuel the rumors.

We're screwed.

Jeez.

Seriously, why did you come?

My friend said he could take me anywhere I wanted,

but this was the only place I could think of.

Why?

Because what's out there is fake,

and this place is real.

At least to me.

Then why do you hate the rumors so much?

There's no reason to like them.

I like them.

The rumors about us.

If you're hungry or cold, just say so.

Why don't you ever say anything?

How can you say nothing

until your stomach is growling like thunder?

Noodles first?

Or the seasoning?

That is the question.

For the record, I'm team seasoning.

You have to put the toppings in first

so the veggie flavors really seep in.

They say you can put the noodles in before the water boils.

But dropping the noodles into cold water just doesn't sit right with me.

Your name is Han Se-jin?

You didn't even know my name?

Wait!

I didn't collect those. That was all my grandfather…

You're the Han Se-jin from Ihan Asset Management?

How do you know me?

Are you into stocks?

There's even a novel based on the public takeover bid for Hyudi Bio.

And Yeongmin Steel? You persuaded the minority shareholders

and took over the company with just a one percent margin.

If that happened in a TV show, people would say it's too far-fetched…

What?

So you're not quiet. You just chose not to talk.

How did you stay so quiet until now?

I like this version of you.

Don't stop now. Tell me more.

Never mind.

From the sound of it,

you're more interested in activist funds than me.

"Interested" is an understatement. My thesis was on shareholder activism--

High school seniors write thesis papers these days?

No…

I read about it.

There were a lot of papers on that topic.

If you're reading academic papers, this isn't just a casual interest.

But how can you know my whole background and still not recognize my face?

I just never imagined you'd be here running a farm.

Then what did you imagine?

What was the most popular theory? Russia?

That you were tied to the Russian Mafia.

That you had gambling debts in Macau, or even that you embezzled 50 billion won.

But I never believed any of it. It all sounded like nonsense.

Impressive.

But you skipped the "betrayed by a business partner" rumor.

Did you believe that one?

It's all just gossip.

Mr. Lee, the CEO, wasn't that bad.

Then again,

he wasn't exactly the type to brave a typhoon for a partner.

Jeez.

Seriously though, why did you quit?

You disappeared overnight.

Do you want to know?

I'll tell you the day after tomorrow.

Gosh, why the day after tomorrow and not tomorrow?

That just seems like the right time.

But now that we're talking, I've got a question too.

What are you doing here?

For someone this quiet to go on and on like that,

you must clearly love this stuff.

Ever considered working in finance?

-I… -For now,

forget about your educational background or qualifications.

I want to know how you really feel.

Well,

just because you like something doesn't mean you can do it.

Why not?

Every family has its own issues,

and mine is no different. I can't just think about myself.

-Why not? -What do you mean?

My family has sacrificed so much for me.

How could I just do whatever I want?

Honestly, everything you're saying

is no different from the Russian Mafia rumors.

What?

Those are not the real reasons.

I want to know the real one.

EPISODE 7 A CHILD UNDERNEATH IT ALL

KOREA FINANCE MANAGEMENT CORPORATION

You're on your way, right? It's the same meeting room as before.

YU MI-RAE

I'm almost there.

You want me to decline, no matter what?

Next time you go to the office,

just tell them I'm not selling.

But we gained the upper hand in the last meeting.

I can negotiate any terms you want.

I don't want anything.

Just wrap it up neatly so nothing else comes up.

And so your friend gets in less trouble.

Come on in.

He's here.

I was wondering which law firm you ended up at.

If I'd known you opened your own, I would've at least sent flowers.

Let's just say you did.

You came all this way to see me for such a minor case.

It's funny how people cross paths.

Just like unpaid bills, some people are impossible to avoid.

I heard you were one of Kim Ro-sa's scholarship students.

Did you take this case to repay her?

Or…

is it out of guilt for an old classmate?

WHISTLEBLOWER INVESTIGATION REPORT

She already knows everything.

But she doesn't know you're the one who made me

the external investigator for the case.

Ms. Yu Mi-rae must be important to you

if you told her all that.

Let us get to the point.

My client is not interested in selling the Rosa Restaurant.

I'm here today to officially decline the offer.

You're turning it down flat, without even negotiating. Why?

The landowner does not want to sell.

Do you need any other reason?

So you don't know either.

Excuse me?

There's always a reason behind an unreasonable choice.

If you do not know what it is,

it means you either didn't care to ask,

or you're not trusted enough to be told.

It's one or the other.

Ho-su.

That's your problem.

You never cross the line, all for your stubborn integrity.

You know what's going on but remain silent.

That's not being considerate.

That's neglect.

You came here just to say she's not selling?

That doesn't help Ms. Kim Ro-sa or Ms. Yu one bit.

If anything, I'm the one helping them.

You are not helping. You are using them.

For your own benefit.

Do you even know what Mi-rae's going through at work?

I do.

And I am trying to fix it.

Call it whatever you want,

but I am trying to tip the scales in her favor.

You are the one

ruining that right now.

-Sir. -So I'm telling you

to cross the line.

Don't just stand by.

Ask why and persuade her.

I'm giving you a chance.

Use it to help the people who are important to you.

A chance?

She'll sell in the end.

You know me.

If I want something, I get it.

Hey, are you done already?

Figure out how you can help everyone.

Think hard.

Did he always look like this?

His lashes are pretty long.

Did he shape his brows?

And it looks like he put something on his lips.

-What? -Nothing.

Hey.

Are you busy next week?

Next week?

Why?

I was thinking of getting you and Mi-ji together.

What?

It's just that…

she said she'd be in Seoul sometime next week.

You said she's your first love. You two should really talk.

She didn't go into details,

but apparently, she has something to say to you.

Well…

Then just pick a time that works for her.

Cool.

Seriously, what would you two do without me?

Hey…

You don't have to walk me out.

I'm going out for lunch.

Do you want to join me?

I have to meet someone today.

All right. Go ahead then.

Hey…

Let me know

when you

set something up with Mi-ji.

Sure.

See you.

PARK JI-YUN

Let's talk. We have things to discuss.

What does she need to talk about?

Is it about Ho-su?

Why are you still here?

I'm just waiting for someone.

Is this seat taken?

Now you're mocking me.

Right.

I guess you'd have to be that shameless to keep showing up at work.

Excuse me. Who are you to--

That's disappointing.

I haven't gone a day without thinking about you, Ms. Yu.

It's me.

Park Sang-yeong's wife.

Now you remember?

Don't you remember what I told you, though?

If you had any decency,

you should've disappeared before he came back.

Wasn't everything humiliating enough for you?

What are you talking about--

Excuse me.

What the heck are you doing? She's my friend.

Stay out of this.

This is between me and Ms. Yu Mi-rae.

Then go talk to Yu Mi-rae.

Why the hell are you taking it out on the wrong person?

What?

She isn't Yu Mi-rae.

What… are you talking about…

If you've got the wrong person, shouldn't you apologize first?

You're a new level of crazy.

Mi-ji, let's go.

What?

Why did you just sit there and take it?

Are you copying Mi-rae even on that?

Ji-yun, how did you…

Gosh, how do you think?

You always froze up whenever I mentioned KFMC.

So I tested you.

Would you have applied there if I hadn't pushed you to?

Honestly?

You're right.

Why would I encourage Mi-rae to apply to the place I was dying to get into?

And she's not the kind to do something just because I told her to.

That's what gave it away?

What really confirmed it

was what you said after.

What did I say?

That I sounded very mature

and you liked how honest I was.

That's the kind of thing you'd say, Mi-ji.

That's when I knew it was you.

At least,

I got to see you again.

I always wondered how you were doing.

But I didn't reach out since you didn't like me.

Why would I not like you?

Don't play dumb.

You totally avoided me back then.

I just thought

you were disappointed in me.

Hey.

I am your number one fan.

Why would I ever be disappointed?

That doesn't even make sense.

So what was it you wanted to talk about today?

Forget it.

I was pissed you stole Ho-su, so I thought I'd make a scene.

But then I ended up arguing with some random person instead.

Have you told Ho-su?

Does he know?

I don't know.

Maybe he does.

Maybe he doesn't.

So does he or doesn't he?

I'm not helping you with that.

Ask him yourself.

But seriously, why didn't you say anything earlier?

I thought you'd at least grab her hair or something.

You know her?

Do you know anything about her?

You really don't know?

Mi-rae didn't tell you about the rumors?

What rumors?

There were rumors about Mi-rae having an affair with her boss.

PS TEAM HOMEWRECKER GOT DRAGGED

That woman was his wife.

She threw a fit at Mi-rae in the company lobby,

so the rumors spread.

Hey, don't you know her?

She's a total stickler when it comes to stuff like that.

An affair? With a married man?

Are you crazy? She has no reason to stoop to that.

I didn't believe it at first, either.

But then people from KFMC started commenting online,

and photos of her were spreading around.

I mean…

no one knows the full story.

She would never.

I can't believe you bought that.

Regardless of whether it's true or not, it was a huge deal.

I saw the rumors on the KFMC job prep forums.

Imagine what it was like at her office.

I'll send you the link. See for yourself.

Mi-rae, seriously…

Why didn't you tell me about any of this?

Were you home?

When did you get back? I didn't hear you.

I got back at the crack of dawn.

But why are you leaving for work now?

The school's temporarily closed. They're doing typhoon recovery work.

It was chaos while you were in Seoul.

Power went out, bridges flooded…

Oh. Really?

Good thing Gyeong-gu got you to Seoul before things got crazy.

It's been a while since you went that far. Rest up.

-I'm heading out. -Okay. Bye, Mom.

Okay, go get some rest.

All right.

Mi-ji.

Mi-ji!

What?

Here she comes. Come quickly!

Ho-su wants to talk to you.

I'm leaving. You two have a chat.

See you, Ho-su.

Do you want something to drink?

Sure.

What did you need to talk about that made you come all this way?

We never got to

talk properly.

Didn't you say everything you wanted to last time?

Not to you.

Mi-rae.

Oh my. Hello.

Oh dear.

-What a disaster. -It's a total mess.

The school's a wreck.

Hey, should I join you?

Actually, could you head up to the second floor?

We need to mop up there.

Sure thing.

-By the way… -What?

Your son's here.

Ho-su?

He didn't say he was coming.

Are you sure?

He came to my house.

He had something to discuss with Mi-ji.

What would my Ho-su need to discuss with Mi-ji?

How should I know? He's the one who came by.

Whatever it was, he looked so serious

that it made Mi-ji flustered.

Maybe there's something going on between them

and you just don't know.

You might end up as in-laws.

Come on, in-laws?

They're not like that.

What a thing to say.

Why so serious over a joke?

You're making things awkward.

Come on.

Ho-su and Mi-ji are barely acquaintances.

What she said was nonsense.

Jeez.

Are you suggesting that my daughter isn't good enough?

Hey.

I don't want a son-in-law who has to be waited on hand and foot.

What was that supposed to mean?

You startled me.

What are you talking about?

"A son-in-law who has to be waited on hand and foot."

What about it?

-It means your son is successful. -You didn't mean that.

You were clearly referring to his physical issues.

Goodness, what the heck?

Don't you get metaphors?

Why use that kind of metaphor?

Do you think he's an invalid?

-Or a patient? -What's with you?

-He can't move? -Bun-hong.

-Why would anyone need to wait on him? -For God's sake!

Did you just push me?

Apologize.

For what you said.

Goodness me.

I've got nothing to apologize for!

I didn't mean that. Why are you making such a fuss?

Seriously. Move!

Do you have a victim mentality or something?

Give me a break. Jeez.

Can we talk now?

Did Mi-ji tell you?

Are you two still meeting up?

If you're asking how I knew it was you,

I figured it out after I saw you last time.

So you kept meeting up after all,

seeing how you didn't answer my question.

Does that…

matter to you?

Of course it does.

I told her to stop meeting you,

and Mi-ji promised she would.

So,

what did you want to talk about?

About Lead Specialist Park.

You filed a sexual harassment report and then suddenly withdrew it.

Why?

That's over. What business is it of yours?

That's what I'm asking. Did you do that because of me?

The day I came in as an external investigator,

you disappeared as soon as you saw me, and then you dropped the case.

I figured it was because of me, but you ignored all my calls.

Now your twin is coming in to work instead of you.

Is it really over?

Did you tell Mi-ji about this?

I thought she was you, so I mentioned the case.

But Mi-ji seemed clueless, and I didn't know much either.

So,

I came to ask you directly.

To see if I could help.

Help?

Who asked for your help?

It got complicated because of me.

Let me fix it.

What exactly happened between you and Park Sang-yeong?

You're crossing a line.

I came to cross it.

MOM

MOM

SORRY I MADE YOU GO THROUGH THIS ALONE

You accepted this project knowing Mr. Park is in charge?

I made Mi-rae look like a total psycho.

But why didn't she tell me anything?

She said she was standing up for a senior who blew the whistle.

Then those jerks bullied you for a year

just because you said that during the interview?

People don't need a lot of reasons to hate someone.

Did you drop the case…

WHISTLEBLOWER INVESTIGATION REPORT

In cases like this, when it's about sexual misconduct,

sometimes the victim drops the case

because they're worried about rumors spreading.

PS TEAM HOMEWRECKER GOT DRAGGED

If I tell you not to look, just don't look.

We promised not to interfere in each other's lives.

I'll hear it from her later.

MI-JI

-Ms. Kim Ok-hui and Yeom Bun-hong. -That's us.

You both slipped on the stairs…

-It was her. She pushed me. -…and showed signs of concussion.

-She yanked my hair. -The stitches were done well.

The orthopedist will decide tomorrow whether you need metal pins.

A semi-private room just opened up,

so we'll keep them for one night or two and see how it goes.

Mi-ji, I can't share a room with her.

-No way. -Mom, what happened?

How did you both fall down the stairs?

You know what? I shouldn't be here.

I should be at the police station.

Who grabs someone by the hair on the stairs?

That's attempted murder!

-Jeez. -Good God.

You're making a fuss over a few stitches?

-I might get a pin put in here. -Whatever.

You can't blame me for your own fall.

It was self-defense for me!

I see. Should we sort it out legally?

"Sort it out legally"?

-Ho-su. -Good. Tell us.

Let's ask your lawyer son what the law says and settle this.

Please. Calm down, both of you.

Check the surveillance footage.

Your mom pushed me. You know how she is.

-What? -What did you say?

You'll be punished for this, Bun-hong.

-Mom, stop. -You little…

-I'm gonna win. You just watch. -Mom.

-Look at all the hair… -Close the curtain. She's embarrassing.

…you pulled out!

Look, there's still hair coming out of my head!

Jeez.

Did you call Mi-ji here?

Yes. Why?

Mi-ji doesn't know that I know.

-So? -I know it's a weird thing to ask,

but can we pretend that I don't know anything?

-Please? -Hey.

Mi-rae!

Why did you ask me to come all of sudden?

And why are we in the hospital?

Mom got into a fight with Bun-hong and got a little hurt.

She'll have to stay for a day or two.

What? Is that why Ho-su came down too?

She's asking why you're here.

I… just had something to take care of.

I see.

You had something to take care of.

How did you…

I told you I'd be late today.

I heard your mother was hospitalized.

I always get concerned about the health issues of elders.

Mom's fine, so you can…

What the…

Ms. Seoul?

You look exactly…

She looks exactly like you!

Who are you?

It's me, the strawberry farmer!

Wait. You didn't send the strawberries?

That 200,000-won gig?

So you've told her about me.

We've met before, right? You were waiting outside the house.

Yes.

Hello.

You should go now.

Go where? I've got nowhere to be.

No one's eaten yet, right?

Since we've run into each other, let's go eat together.

Why are you three exchanging glances?

I see. You're trying to leave me out.

-Everyone's tired, so-- -Come on.

You still need to eat.

I'll treat you to something really good.

No more exchanging glances!

You all eat intestines, right?

Excuse me.

-Hi. -Hello.

Intestines hot pot for three and one pork cutlet, please.

Sure.

I can't handle the intestines. I've got a weak stomach.

But this place is famous.

Should I take the lead here?

Let's introduce ourselves first. We'll go around in a circle.

I'm Han Se-jin. Next!

I'm Lee Ho-su.

-I'm Yu Mi-rae. -Mi-rae?

I like that name.

I heard you've been living in Seoul.

Where do you work-- Is that too personal?

I work at KFMC. Korea Finance Management Corporation.

Impressive.

Did you major in that field-- Is that too personal?

Well…

I majored in economics.

You should ask her then.

My business partner here is passionate about it

and digs through academic papers.

Do sisters always have such similar interests?

-Fascinating. -Wow.

I didn't know that about her.

What about you, Ho-su?

Wait. Don't say it. Let me guess.

I'm really good at this, so watch out.

Law?

I smell law.

You're in law school!

-I graduated. -Wait, what? Oh my God.

I got it right! Look at these goosebumps.

By the way,

where's your farm located?

I might know it.

You've been living in Seoul, so you probably don't.

It's across the bridge. It's called Changhwa Farm.

What?

Isn't that the place an old gentleman used to run by himself?

His grandson studied abroad.

Did you know my grandfather?

Yes. He was super quiet.

The only time he spoke was when he bragged about his grandson.

So you're that grandson.

My goodness…

Hearing about my grandfather from someone else

is making me emotional.

He called you a kid, so I thought you were younger.

But you're pretty grown-up for a kid.

Was that a joke?

I like you even more, Ms. Seoul.

Let's shake hands. We have to.

-All of a sudden? -Yes, all of a sudden.

Nice to meet you.

Let me help you.

I'll go start the car.

-Okay. -Hey.

Hey, you.

So what is it?

Why did you make me come?

To end it.

End what?

You stay here now.

I'm going back to Seoul.

Wait. Hold on.

Just like that?

Ho-su is here too, you know.

If we switch back now and get caught…

You dummy. Ho-su knows.

He came down knowing we switched.

What?

I told you not to meet him.

Why did you?

No, I…

Forget it. We'll talk at home.

I mean…

Ho-su knew everything?

I was thinking of getting you and Mi-ji together.

You said she's your first love.

Apparently, she has something to say to you.

Seriously, what would you two do without me?

This is so embarrassing.

-Where's Mi-ji? -What? Over there.

She's going to the farm.

You're going home, right?

Yes, home.

When are you going to the hospital tomorrow?

I might go in the morning.

I'm not sure. I'll talk to her.

What?

I…

I'll talk to Mi-ji later and decide.

Crap. This is mortifying.

He knows everything. Why did I say Mi-ji?

I'm too embarrassed to see him again!

I want to crawl into a hole.

Guys, I saw Mi-ji earlier.

-What? -Really?

Ho-su, there you are!

CONGRATULATIONS, GRADUATES!

Are you Mi-rae or Mi-ji?

-I'm Mi-ji. -Good.

The two of you should take a picture together.

Go stand next to her.

All right. One, two, three.

One more.

-Congratulations. -Thank you.

Sure.

What do I have to do to see Mi-ji?

I haven't seen much of her lately either.

Ever since she got hurt, she hardly leaves her room.

I guess she doesn't want to see anyone.

I said I'd give you a ride, not put you to work.

I'm feeling generous.

You get a special bonus today.

It's fine.

I just wanted to help out as a thank-you for everything.

You sound like you're saying goodbye.

What is it?

Are you finally leaving to chase your dreams?

If anything, I'm waking up from them.

By the way, Ms. Seoul was really nice.

From what I'd heard, I thought she'd be super uptight,

but she was easygoing.

That's rare for someone so bookish.

I like her.

Everyone does.

Especially that look she gave me, like, "Don't hit on my sister."

I loved it.

You can't use your family as an excuse anymore.

Ms. Seoul looked like

the type who'd keep a lookout if her partner was robbing a store.

Your family isn't worried, but you are for no reason.

Why not just do what you want?

Why do you keep saying that?

What do you mean?

Since yesterday, you've been saying I'm making excuses.

You've never lived my life, so why are you judging me?

Not everyone can live like you, Se-jin.

Family, debt… They may sound like lame excuses to you,

but to me, they're real and unavoidable.

I know. I've said all those things before.

Back in high school,

I randomly started studying for the civil service exam.

I didn't want to study abroad.

I would've failed anyway. There were too many technical terms.

But one day, Grandfather came to the exam-prep center

and asked what I was doing there.

I gave the usual script.

"You've sacrificed everything for me."

"How can I just think about myself?"

"We've got debts."

"And I'm the only family you have."

Then he yelled, which was totally out of character.

He said those weren't the real reasons,

and that they were just excuses.

Then…

what was the real reason?

I was scared.

Everyone assumed I'd do well,

as if that were a given.

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I was afraid of not meeting expectations…

and of disappointing myself.

The fact that nothing was certain made me anxious.

And I was scared I'd feel that way forever.

But those reasons are silly.

What fool doesn't scratch a lottery ticket just because it might be a dud?

Hey…

are you that fool?

Think about it.

What's the real reason you're hesitating?

Hey, you.

It's been ages since we last shared a room.

Close the door.

You're going to bed already?

You said we'd talk at home.

Do you really want to go to Seoul tomorrow?

What are you going to do with your hair?

We'll talk tomorrow.

Tomorrow?

What about work?

I'll take a day off, so let's talk tomorrow.

I'm going to sleep. Close the door.

Come on.

Can't you just go to the hospital? I'll go to the Youth Association thing.

I, Mi-rae, came from Seoul just to help with typhoon recovery work?

Then does Mi-rae have to go to the hospital?

Didn't you say Mom's not even that hurt?

Mi-rae could just call Mom and visit Grandma…

If I took a day off, came home,

and went back without even seeing Mom,

what does that make me?

Go. Don't make me a bad daughter.

You're not waiting for me, right? Mi-ji will be out soon.

Mi-rae.

-We didn't get to finish our chat. -Later.

I'll call you when I'm done with work.

One more thing.

Thank you.

For not telling Mi-ji yesterday.

You could've just told her.

I did tell her.

Oh my!

Gosh.

Shoot, I…

forgot something.

-Oh, you did? -Yes.

You can go get it. I'll wait here.

No, it might take a while.

-You go ahead. -Okay…

How did you know it was so dry in here?

How thoughtful of you to bring a humidifier.

We'll be here for one night. Isn't this a bit much?

What's "a bit much" is you hanging wet towels all over the place.

-Hi, Mi-rae. -Hello.

Oh my, Mi-rae. What brings you here?

Did you come alone?

Yes, Mi-ji went to the Youth Association thing.

Mi-rae, how long has it been?

You've gotten even prettier.

It's been a while since you saw Ho-su, right?

Yes.

-Hi. -Hello.

You didn't have to come. I'm out tomorrow.

You must be busy with work.

And what's this?

-Just a few things… -Oh dear.

…I thought you might need.

This might be a bit much, but…

What do you mean?

It was dry in here, so this is perfect.

It's like Mi-rae and Ho-su are in sync.

They say it takes brains to be considerate.

That could be why you're both so thoughtful.

Maybe it's because I haven't seen you in a while,

but you and Mi-ji used to look identical.

Now that you're older, I can finally tell who's who.

-Really? -Yes.

Mi-rae looks like a real lady now.

Mi-ji still seems like a kid.

Mom.

Mi-rae just has this calm, intelligent vibe, you know?

So she's more than just an acquaintance, unlike Mi-ji?

Why bring that up in front of the kids?

What is it? Is your back itchy?

It's probably because I haven't showered.

Your skin must be dry. I'll put some moisturizer on.

It's fine. I'll do it myself later.

You can't put it on your back yourself.

-No, it's fine. -Let me.

-I'll do it myself. -Just stay still.

-Jeez. -Let me see.

It's all red already.

It's just a bit of a scratch. There's no need for you to stay here.

Go back to Seoul.

I should at least see Grandma since I'm here.

Mi-rae.

If you see Grandma,

don't mention that I got hurt.

Why? Because she'll worry?

Goodness. Worried?

Your grandma's not the type to worry about me.

-No, a bit higher. -Higher?

-Here? -Yes, that's the spot.

She's only sweet to you kids, not to me.

If she hears I got hurt, she'll nag at me for not acting my age.

Anyway, go back to Seoul.

It's just a minor scratch. Besides, you're busy.

What are you talking about? You're lucky it wasn't worse.

All done.

I'll go get some water for the humidifier.

-I'll do it. -Let me.

-I've got it. -I can do it.

She's being unusually sweet.

Of course she is. You got hurt, and she hasn't seen you in ages.

Are you seriously complaining about your daughter being sweet to you?

Who's complaining?

I was just saying she's being unusually sweet, right?

Your mom really knows how to get under people's skin with a smile.

You go first.

Okay.

Thanks.

Are you mad at me?

Why would I be mad at you?

Then why are you

avoiding my eyes?

Don't be absurd.

When did I…

Can you believe Mi-ji?

She's off to the Youth Association thing when Mom is hurt.

She even made me take a day off.

No job, no worries, right?

You…

The tank is full. I'll head in first.

Wait, I…

She is avoiding me.

Okay, let's wrap things up.

Thanks for all your hard work.

DUSON-RI SENIOR CENTER

There's some boiled pork at the town hall.

If you want some, come on in.

If not, you can go home.

Do as you please, okay?

Are you telling us to come or not?

I'm telling you to leave.

-Hey, Il-lam… -You're not going?

No, I'm not.

Now it really feels like the end.

All right, then.

-Okay. -Goodbye.

Mi-rae.

Hey, wait.

Can you tell me now instead of tomorrow?

The real reason you quit?

There's still half a day left.

I guess we might not see each other tomorrow.

Follow me. We need a drink for this conversation.

Have you heard of Neo Trading Company?

Of course.

You replaced the management there and then suddenly vanished.

So you know.

Actually, I forced my way into that deal.

There was this investor who had two percent of the shares,

and everyone at my company went all in.

We were dead set on convincing him

and talked until our mouths went dry.

Yes, we've secured enough for attendance.

We just need two percent of the voting rights.

All those chronic issues you've complained about?

We could finally fix them for good.

Then my grandfather called.

He never used to call me.

-So we think… -I didn't answer.

…replacing the management is the only solution.

We have a solid list of candidates for the board,

so if you could really get behind us this time…

Excuse me.

-Then he called again. -Hey.

What do I do?

This conference call has life-or-death stakes.

Sorry. Excuse me.

Yes, we can address your concerns at the root.

We plan to reduce low-profit businesses handled by minor subsidiaries…

That's when he passed away.

From heatstroke, in the middle of his farm.

The call with life-or-death stakes was his.

After he died…

I felt like…

something inside me…

just collapsed and fell apart.

But not everyone reacts that way to death, you know?

They go to work. They eat.

But I couldn't.

That's why I quit.

I didn't know what part of me was broken.

And I was scared I'd fall apart again.

It's not as dramatic as the rumors.

Don't the rumors bother you?

Everyone assumed they were true since you disappeared so suddenly.

Should I have stuck it out a bit longer?

No.

There's no point proving something that isn't true.

If the people by your side know the truth, that's enough.

By the way,

why'd you say you'd tell me tomorrow?

Oh, that.

Tomorrow is his birthday.

Perfect timing for a trip down memory lane.

He was always so gruff, but he loved the stars.

At midnight on my birthday,

he'd pack seaweed soup in a thermos and take me stargazing.

He said the sky was full of stars the night I was born.

Now I celebrate his birthday alone doing the same thing.

What a fool I am.

Cheers.

Grandma!

You're here.

Grandma!

How have you been?

Goodness me.

BONGDEOK HOSPITAL

Is it all over now?

I don't know. I can't tell if it is.

We said we'd end it once Mi-rae was okay,

but I'm not sure she is.

My mom saw me with this hair.

Did you tell your mom?

What, that we switched?

Yes.

What's the point in telling Mom?

She'd say I'm ruining Mi-rae's life and scold me.

I came because she got hurt.

She's hurt?

It's nothing serious.

She was squabbling with Bun-hong and got a little scraped up.

Where?

Tell your mom to come here now.

She can't. She's in the hospital.

It's not that serious. She's just there for some tests.

Let's go to your mom.

-To Mom? -Yes.

You can't go.

I'll take the wheelchair.

Come on.

Let's go see your mom.

Grandma, I'll tell Mom to come as soon as she's discharged.

Don't worry, okay?

She'll be fine.

Here's the information you requested on Kim Ro-sa.

It appears she grew up in an orphanage and has no relatives

except for a son.

What about her husband? There must be a father.

According to a contact at the prosecutor's office,

he was murdered. By someone Kim Ro-sa knew.

What?

Was it a crime of passion?

No, the defendant was a woman.

She was also from the same orphanage.

No prior criminal record.

Ms. Kim testified on her behalf, so she got a reduced sentence.

She testified for her?

Can we contact her now?

It's been confirmed that she's deceased.

Deceased…

Look into her some more.

And keep tracking Kim Ro-sa.

What's her name?

Hyeon Sang-wol.

Hyeon…

"Hyeon Sang-wol."

FIRST TRIAL VERDICT

Hyeon…

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

…Sang-wol…

RESIDENT REGISTRATION CARD HYEON SANG-WOL

DATE OF BIRTH: FEB 14, 1955

No need to be sorry.

You went home because your mother got hurt.

Still, I should have met you in person and told you how it went.

There's nothing much to tell.

You declined because I told you to.

So is the whole thing over?

Ms. Ro-sa.

Can I ask you something?

Sure. What is it?

Before,

I never got to ask why you're not selling the building.

I told you.

I hate anything complicated, money included.

Is there…

any other reason?

What do you mean?

Before,

I figured it might be personal, so I didn't dig any deeper.

But if there's a specific reason that's keeping you from selling,

I'm pretty sure I can help.

You're not making any sense.

Isn't your job done now?

I'm not asking as your legal representative.

This is a personal question.

I offered to help, but all I did was pass along messages.

I feel like I haven't been of much help.

If you're worried that the paperwork or procedures are complicated,

I can handle it for you.

Or anything else, just say the word…

There's nothing to help with.

It's all over now, right?

Yes.

I've got customers.

Come by for a meal sometime.

Hello!

Hi, ma'am.

The chicken giblet stew here is amazing.

Sorry I snapped yesterday.

You came to help, after all.

It's fine.

I showed up out of the blue.

The last time I saw you…

You're right. I ran away.

Seeing your face…

made me think about my family.

I didn't want them to find out about my problems.

It's something I have to fix myself.

You don't have to do it alone.

If you're uncomfortable with me, I can refer you to another lawyer.

Or we can find other ways outside the legal route.

-Maybe-- -I appreciate it.

But honestly,

I don't even know what kind of help to ask for right now.

I'll go back, see what I need,

and let you know if I need any help.

Man…

Mi-rae!

-Hi. -Hey.

Long time no see.

-I know. -Yeah.

You must be busy. What brings you here?

A family matter.

I see.

Yes.

Where's Mi-ji?

Mi-ji?

She's at home.

-Home? -Yes.

At home, my foot!

You're seriously asking for it, Mi-ji.

Hey! Why did you pretend you didn't know?

You're one to talk! Why didn't you call me?

-You're my only friend. -What about me? You're all I've got.

I was losing my mind not being able to reach out to you.

Jeez… Hey.

-Look. -Hamcheol?

I never got to show anyone.

-It's cute, right? -You got it there? Cute!

GYEONG-GU MART

At the wedding?

Ho-su's always been that way. Nothing can stop him when he's fired up.

That's badass.

But how did you run into him in a huge city like Seoul?

That's fate, if you ask me.

Hey, Gyeong-gu.

Did you know…

that Ho-su--

Liked you?

I figured after my love confession stunt.

But you didn't really say anything, so I thought you turned him down.

You've got a weird look on your face.

Do you like Ho-su?

I don't know.

Oh my. That's crazy!

That hurts.

Since when?

Did something happen in Seoul? Or back in high school?

Nothing happened.

I only just found out I was his first love.

If you heard that, then it's settled.

If a guy calls you his first love,

you've basically won the game.

Forget it.

First love or not, it was before I got injured.

Why does that matter?

-Did he like you for your ankle? -Come on.

We saw each other the day before he left for Seoul.

Back then, I was in a really bad place.

I was blaming myself and everyone around me.

Mi-ji.

Ho-su is going to Seoul tomorrow.

I'm leaving something outside your room.

Mi-ji, I'll be waiting outside your house tonight.

Are you…

really Mi-ji?

Does it matter?

You can't tell us apart anyway.

Why did you give this to me?

We…

talked about this.

When we go to Seoul,

we'd check out these places together.

-I'm leaving for Seoul first and-- -Seriously,

what's the point of giving this to me now?

-To mess with me? -No, I'm not trying to--

Then do you feel sorry for me or something?

Hey.

How can I go to Seoul?

My ankle's wrecked, and my life's ruined.

It's not ruined.

You'll get better.

Are you a doctor?

How am I ever supposed to get better?

Now I get why you acted out.

Being pitied

feels like crap.

We're done here, right?

Mi-ji.

It's weird. I said way worse things to him.

But when he asked if I was really Mi-ji,

it just really stuck with me.

I thought, "The Mi-ji he knew was the bright, happy runner."

"That version of me is gone now, so he can't recognize me anymore."

So his first love was that Mi-ji,

not me.

Gosh.

Cut the "old me, new me" crap.

So what now?

What are you going to do?

What do you mean?

You said you like Ho-su.

And he knows, right?

Then man up and tell him.

I can't even look him in the eye. How can I tell him?

Jeez.

Why can't you look at him?

Does the sight of him make you go crazy?

It's not that. Listen.

When I was pretending to be Mi-rae, it was fine.

But as me, I don't know how to act around him.

It's like I've taken off a mask.

Everything feels too real all of a sudden.

What am I going to do with you, you hopeless little virgin?

-Good heavens. -Jeez.

So what now? You won't tell him?

I don't know. Maybe later.

When exactly is "later"?

We'll be 40 before you know it.

Come on. Mi-rae's going through hell.

Is this really the time to be asking him out?

Whatever. I don't know.

Ho-su, will you pick me up tomorrow when I get discharged?

What's wrong with this?

If you do, I'll be so happy.

Getting injured has its perks!

No.

I just mean that I'm happy.

Okay, sleep tight.

-What? -I'm just amazed.

How can you say things like that and not even cringe?

If it pisses you off, just close the curtain.

Who said I'm pissed off? I just said I was amazed.

I can't say things like that, you know.

Instead of saying you can't…

why not try a little harder?

What was that earlier?

You hadn't seen Mi-rae in ages, and you basically sent her away!

It's not that I don't like her.

Then you sent her away because you love her?

How is anyone supposed to know what you mean when you talk like that?

Even if I say things plainly, people always take it the wrong way.

You did it just now.

-When? -A moment ago.

I said I was amazed, and you assumed I was pissed off.

Unbelievable. And what?

You thought I was talking about Ho-su's condition?

Bun-hong.

My child suffers from health problems too. How could I ever say such a thing?

What did you think of me all these years?

Gosh.

Then you should've cleared things up right there…

I did!

I said it was a misunderstanding over and over, but you didn't listen.

Forget it.

I can't blame you. I was just born this way.

Maybe I have a victim mentality, like you said.

Fine. I took your words the wrong way. Happy?

Are you asleep?

Good night.

-Delivery! -What the heck?

Jeez.

I didn't order anything.

Yes, I lied.

Hey. Wow.

It's been a while.

So, I heard you stood up for me at the wedding?

I wouldn't say that exactly.

Whatever. Thanks anyway.

Since you stood up for me, I figured I should ask.

Are you stringing Mi-ji along?

-What? -She doesn't have a proper job,

and she's not educated like you. Is that it?

-Is she not good enough for you? -Don't be ridiculous.

Good.

You're getting defensive and upset.

But why won't you tell her?

You've liked her since way back.

The timing wasn't right back then.

Just when I finally made up my mind…

she was in a really bad place.

So you couldn't tell her?

What about now?

We missed our chance once.

This time, I want to do it right, when nothing's in our way.

Are you plotting an assassination?

Do you need to plan out

the exact spot, the route, and even the exit strategy?

I'll do it later.

She's uncomfortable around me now.

When exactly is "later"?

Fine. Just keep wasting time and start dating when you're old and gray.

You two are exactly the same.

Ho-su.

There's no such thing as perfect timing.

Nothing in this world is perfect.

"There's no such thing as perfect timing."

You killed it.

RESIGNATION LETTER

KFMC PLANNING STRATEGY TEAM YU MI-RAE

Weren't you scared?

You worked so hard to get there,

but you just gave it all up and left.

I was terrified.

But if you don't let go, you can't grab onto anything else.

So let's grab onto any happiness, goodness,

or joy we can find.

You too, Mi-rae.

RESIGNATION LETTER

FOR THE REASONS STATED ABOVE,

I HEREBY SUBMIT MY RESIGNATION

SORRY I MADE YOU GO THROUGH THIS ALONE

NEW HQ PROJECT

What do I do with this?

What are you doing?

Just organizing things to tell you before you go back to Seoul.

Sorry, but…

can we wait a few more days before we switch back?

It won't take long.

I'll wrap things up here first and go back right away.

That's fine with me.

But why? Is something going on?

Remember what you said

the first day we switched?

You told me to write a resignation letter when I was ready to come back.

I said I would,

but honestly, I wasn't planning to write it.

I never considered quitting.

I was scared.

Of what?

I feel like KFMC is way more than I deserve.

-Don't say that. -I mean it.

I was just lucky to get in.

You and Mom always talk like I'm some big deal,

but I'm just average.

I'm just good at enduring tedious stuff.

If you just compare the results to my effort,

I might even be below average.

That's why I was scared to quit.

Getting into KFMC

was just a stroke of luck

for someone as average as me.

Come on. You could get a job at a much better place.

For me, this company is…

like what running was to you.

I could go somewhere else,

but I don't think I could go anywhere better than KFMC.

So I was scared to let it go.

If I leave, I have to start over.

And I'm just tired…

of being disappointed in myself.

That's why it took me so long to write a resignation letter

that I might not even hand in.

I must sound so pathetic.

Hey.

Either laugh or cry. Pick one.

I spent days in silence,

keeping to myself so no one would see how vulnerable I was.

Hello.

Ok-hui.

Are you hurt?

Does it hurt a lot?

Mom, is that you?

I'm fine.

I'm hanging up.

Thank you.

I'm sorry.

KIM RO-SA

Inside the layers of bark I've built up

in my wish to become a tree…

there are fragile feelings

trapped within,

unable to grow.

Ho-su. I just saw your text.

What's up? It's late.

Have you been waiting long?

No.

You're lying.

Your face looks numb from the cold.

Honestly, I've been waiting a long time.

A very long time.

Mi-ji.

I've been thinking about that day…

the whole time I was waiting.

On the day before I left for Seoul,

I was waiting for you here just like this.

I had something I needed to say…

but I couldn't say a word when you came out.

Back then, I was in a bad place, and I took it out on you.

When I was in a bad place, you always reached out to me,

even when I was mean.

I wanted to be that kind of person for you too.

But seeing you struggle after your injury…

I lost my courage.

I don't have the strength to help someone heal like you do.

I thought I'd only end up hurting you more.

If I was never going to see you again,

I thought I'd rather just say nothing and keep things the way they were.

It would have been enough just to catch a glimpse of you

on the day of the ancestral rite.

Back then, at least.

Mi-ji.

I've been waiting to tell you this,

waiting until your heart was lighter

and I had become a better person.

But I'll say it now.

I've liked you…

for a long time.

More than you know.

When are you going to Seoul? If you're not leaving today,

do you want to meet up tonight?

Why at night?

Because the stars are visible at night.

Are you her son? You're just as handsome as she said.

-What was the conception dream? -Do you still feel uncomfortable?

Mom, just focus on taking care of yourself.

If you're not a customer, get out.

-Hyeon Sang-wol. You know her, right? -Who are you?

Hello.

-Sang-yeong! -You're back!

You're back already?

How have you been?

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