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OUR UNWRITTEN SEOUL

Just like in the "Three Bears" song,

the world made it seem like a family should consist of three.

But just like having two eyes and two ears…

You missed a spot.

…two always felt more natural to me.

My dad and I.

Hi.

But one day,

two became three.

Hey, guess what!

I just saw the old unmarried bat in the hallway.

-Yeom Bun-hong! -Our fifth-grade teacher?

-Is she a parent? -We became another set of three.

-But she's not married. -Ho-su.

But for some reason,

it just made me feel like I had three eyes instead.

Why is she going?

Ho-su.

Why can't it be just us at Mom's memorial? It's always been the two of us!

Ho-su…

My gosh, I'm so sorry.

Something urgent came up at school, so the two of you should go without me.

-Bun-hong. -Ironically, the day I insisted

that it be just the two of us…

Ho-su.

Ho-su!

-Help! He's awake! Ho-su! -…we actually did become

two again.

Bye.

See you tomorrow.

Stop humiliating the family.

You want to raise someone else's kid?

What are you going to tell people?

She's right! Don't just decide this on your own, Bun-hong.

No one will blame you if you decide not to raise him.

Listen to us. It's not easy to raise a kid that isn't yours.

No, it became just one.

You'll have to take care of him his whole life.

-One broken piece. -Why take on that burden?

Excuse me.

You're Bun-hong, right?

Remember me? I'm Kim Ok-hui from Sinsong Girls' High.

Oh my gosh! Ok-hui!

-My goodness. -My gosh.

I was wondering who was moving in next door. I can't believe it's you!

-My gosh! What a surprise. -My goodness.

-Is he your son? -Yes.

I didn't even hear you got married. And now you've got a son this big?

Goodness, I forgot to tell you I got married.

Nice to meet you. Your mom and I went to the same high school.

-Gosh, he's so handsome. -That's when I started

trying my best not to become a burden.

Just like my ears,

which seemed fine on the outside.

Ho-su, why did you take out your hearing aid?

Even if it doesn't work well, you should use it.

I feel more comfortable hearing with just one ear.

As long as I pretended…

that I was fine,

I'd seem whole on the outside.

EPISODE 8 AN UNCONVENTIONAL WHOLE

WAITING AREA TICKET COUNTER

I've liked you…

for a long time.

More than you know.

Me too.

You should go inside.

You must be cold.

What?

-Yes, okay. -Okay.

See you.

See you.

What are we now?

Since I said, "Me too," are we officially a couple now?

Or maybe we're not a couple yet.

-Sorry. Have you been waiting long? -No, it's okay.

Why are you wet though? Is that sweat?

No, I just washed my face.

I was rushing, so I didn't have time to wash.

I told you that you didn't need to come.

You had to wake up early because of me.

Of course I needed to come. You're leaving.

Jeez.

You didn't have to come.

Will you be going to work instead of Mi-rae again when you get to Seoul?

Yes, but it's all going to be over soon.

You must be tired. You probably didn't get enough sleep.

What? I slept really well. I passed out as soon as I hit the pillow.

That's good.

I had a hard time falling asleep.

Hey.

-Are we… -Yes?

Well…

When are we seeing each other again?

I'm planning to return as soon as my mom gets discharged.

I'll call you when I'm in Seoul.

Okay.

Hey…

Yes?

Have a…

-All right. -Have a safe trip.

Thanks.

-Go home now. -Okay.

Bye, then.

Did we seriously just shake hands? That's so lame.

Yes, the amount is right. I'll help you with the payment now.

You usually come right on time.

But this time, you were late,

so I was worried that something had happened to you.

I was a little sick.

SEONHAM MENTAL NURSING HOME

Is there someone I can put down as your emergency contact?

I need to have one on file

just in case something like this happens again.

As I mentioned before,

I'm the only family he's got.

There's something called an adult guardianship program.

What?

It's called an adult guardianship program.

You can designate a guardian ahead of time, even if they're not family.

You should read it over and give it some thought.

Thank you.

Take care, ma'am.

JOIN THE ADULT GUARDIANSHIP PROGRAM!

-Mom, I got you discharged. -Okay.

Leave it. I told you that I'd pack your things.

Okay.

I didn't want to waste the valuable time I have with you packing.

Ok-hui, do you want to use this humidifier?

I'm getting discharged today, too. Take it with you.

I have one too.

Ho-su said he'd get you discharged with me. Why are you refusing?

You're not the only one with a kid. My daughter's coming too.

We'll get going, then.

-Mom. -What?

Jeez.

Ho-su, are you sick?

No, I'm fine. Why?

You don't have a fever?

You always get really sick when the seasons change.

You should see a doctor since you're here.

That was only when I was a kid. I'm fine now.

-Still… -Ms. Bun-hong.

My goodness!

My gosh, Ms. Su-yeong. It's been such a long time!

You look ready to pop!

When did you say you were due?

-Next month. -Gosh.

Are you her son?

Yes, hello.

You're just as handsome as she said.

She told me a lot about you.

My goodness, I didn't talk about him that much.

I hope I give birth to a son like you.

It's a little late, but tell me your prenatal care tips.

What?

Goodness, there are no special tips.

Just relax. That's the best prenatal care.

What was the conception dream for your son?

Many people around me have had conception dreams for my baby,

and I'm struggling to decide which to go with.

My son's conception dream was…

a giant lotus flower blooming

in the middle of a big lake.

That's why they named me Ho-su, meaning "lake."

My goodness, even your conception dream is amazing.

Let's talk more about that in person.

Text me the address.

Okay.

Sir, we're ready for the meeting.

Okay.

-Let's all go to the meeting. -Yes, sir.

REDIAL

Kim Jin-gyu of Sihan Construction's Business Development speaking.

Tae-i!

Hello.

They just started the meeting.

Already?

Did Mi-rae return to Seoul?

She left early this morning to go to work.

Gosh, I told her to go back yesterday. She must be tired.

Why did you tell her that I got hurt when she's so busy?

She's family, so she should know.

She doesn't have to!

Jeez. You don't know how to keep a secret.

I'm going to visit Seoul soon.

Seoul?

You went recently, though.

Mi-rae told me to visit her.

She did?

By the way,

-why did Ho-su come here? -What?

I heard he came here to talk to you.

What did you two talk about?

What exactly happened between you and Park Sang-yeong?

It was nothing important.

He just asked how I was doing.

He came all the way here to ask how you're doing? That's silly.

Gosh, he must have a lot of time on his hands.

He used to be so busy. Jeez.

Bun-hong acted like it was the end of the world

when Ho-su quit his job.

But now that he has more free time to see her,

she's even happier than when he had a job. Go figure.

Mom, how would you feel if Mi-rae did the same thing?

What do you mean?

What if she were to quit her job like Ho-su and spend more time with you?

Hey! Don't say such ridiculous things.

He's a lawyer, not just an ordinary office worker.

Having one unemployed daughter is more than enough.

Jeez.

A favor?

I'm sorry to bother you when I told you I didn't need your help before,

but I have no one else to ask.

I'm happy to help with whatever you need.

What's the favor, though?

If you tell me what you need,

then I'll have it ready.

It's a long story to tell over the phone.

It's not urgent, so let's talk in person.

Do you have time on Monday?

Mom, what are you doing?

I'm just cleaning the electric blanket before I put it on the bed.

It's dusty since I haven't used it in a while.

I'll do it.

You should've told me.

How did you get this out by yourself?

I thought maybe you weren't feeling well because the house was chilly.

Wipe it for me, then.

What are you doing now?

Well…

I'm going to make some baesuk.

It always made you feel better when you had a cold.

Mom, you're the patient. Why are you taking care of me?

Just don't make it.

It's very easy to make.

I just need to boil everything in a pot.

-Mom. -Yes?

I'll just go back this weekend.

What?

Why so soon?

Since you came home,

you haven't been able to rest because of me.

Okay, I see what you mean.

I'll stop. I won't do anything.

You said that earlier too.

I think…

you'll only be able to rest comfortably without me here.

Then…

let me pack up some food for you.

I was going to send it to Seoul, but this is perfect!

Mom, I'm okay.

I can't just let you go back empty-handed

after everything I put you through.

People will gossip if I don't do anything.

Do you…

still feel uncomfortable?

What?

I'm all grown up now.

You don't have to try as hard as you did before.

Mom, from now on…

just focus on taking care of yourself.

I guess you don't get many customers in wheelchairs here.

I don't serve solo diners.

I just came to introduce myself.

I'm currently a consultant for KFMC--

If you're not a customer, get out.

Hyeon Sang-wol.

You know her, right?

Who are you?

I guess I've piqued your interest now.

My name is Lee Chung-gu. I'm a lawyer.

HIGH-QUALITY STRAWBERRY MANUAL

You scared me!

"You scared me!"

What were you doing?

Here.

"High-quality Strawberry Manual."

"Research on Breeding New Varieties."

"Future Cultivation Plan."

Are you from the Rural Development Administration?

You'll be doing it alone from now on, so I figured these could be useful.

If you were bringing gifts, you should've told me.

Why leave them here secretly?

Are you my Secret Santa or something?

I thought it'd be awkward to say goodbye again

after the handshake and everything the other day.

Why would it be awkward?

I circled the block a few times, hoping to say goodbye again.

When are you going to Seoul? Are you leaving now?

Not right away, but soon.

If you're not leaving today,

do you want to meet up tonight?

Why at night?

Because the stars are visible at night.

I found a great stargazing spot.

Do you want to go with me later?

Be careful.

Are we really on our way to see stars?

I'm sensing some serious distrust.

We're almost there.

You've been saying that for a while now.

You can do it!

What is it?

Wow!

Aren't you glad you came?

You almost left without seeing this.

So those same stars are in the Seoul sky too, right?

The sky is the same here as it is in Seoul.

Some things are better seen in the dark.

I wonder what it would've been like in Seoul.

What do you mean?

I'm talking about us.

I think if we had run into each other in Seoul,

that would've been interesting too.

You wouldn't have even noticed me.

Why not?

Even if we had met on our way to or from work,

I would've just been like one of those many stars.

Because I'm so ordinary.

Never mind.

You probably wouldn't have even seen me because it's Seoul.

Thank goodness we didn't.

If we had, you would've said I'm annoying and refused to even talk to me.

You're only talking to me like this because we're here.

Jeez…

Anyway,

have you given any thought to your future plans?

Not yet.

I decided to go to Seoul,

but I still haven't decided what to do once I get there.

It's hard.

Wouldn't it be nice if someone made that decision for you?

Yes.

Is staying here an option, by any chance?

There's not much I can do here.

Regardless of whether I keep working at the same place or move somewhere else,

I need to keep making money.

I have a lot of money. Should I lend you some?

So…

this is what you were like in Seoul?

I mean it when I say I want to help.

Instead of rushing to make a decision,

why don't you stay here and see the strawberries grow with me

while you take time to think about your next move?

I'll consider it as an option.

When are you going to Seoul? I'll give you a ride.

In what?

The truck.

Can you even drive on the highway with that?

I don't think you can.

I just sensed some serious distrust again.

PHARMACY

Hey, Mr. Handsome!

Hey! Why did you turn around?

Do you think you're handsome?

Mi-ji…

How did you know when I was arriving?

You said you were taking the first bus. I calculated your arrival time.

It's so quiet here. I guess it's because not many stores are open yet.

Doesn't it feel like we have the place to ourselves?

Are we heading to a restaurant, by the way?

What? I was just walking.

Why? Are you tired? Do you want to sit down for a moment?

No, I wasn't asking because I'm tired.

Well, I'm tired.

Over there! Let's go and sit there for a minute.

Wow. We've walked pretty far.

If I'm not paying attention, I can walk all the way to Gyeonggi-do.

From now on, you need to tell me to stop when you're with me.

You can walk all you want.

It's not that I want to walk.

We walked a lot more than I realized because I was with you.

What?

It just feels surreal.

I can't believe I'm here with you like this.

Should I ask if we're a couple now?

No, maybe I shouldn't.

Am I supposed to just go with the flow like this?

What is it?

You know…

Are we now…

Are we going to eat?

Yes, we should.

You must be hungry. What do you feel like eating?

Let's see what's open nearby.

I think we're near Seorae Village. Should we go there since we're close by?

We can just go to any restaurant that's open on our way.

Seorae Village?

Or…

if we go this way, there's the Hangang River.

Should we go there? Where should we go?

How about my place?

What?

Come in.

Okay.

BODY ACHE FEVER REDUCER & PAIN RELIEVER

TYLENON

We just got here. Why are you taking medication?

Are you sick?

It's just a supplement.

Have a seat.

Do you want to change into something comfortable?

Why would I change right now in someone else's place?

Isn't it a little too late to be shy now?

You've slept over before.

But that day…

You already knew it was me back then?

How long have you known?

I thought it was you from the start.

But it didn't make any sense,

so I was confused.

I couldn't tell if Mi-rae had changed or if I had.

I kept getting confused.

I knew for sure the night you showed up drunk.

All the confusing and strange things

made sense the moment I realized it had been you all along.

By the way, what's all that?

What did you bring?

Just some of my old stuff.

I'm bringing things back little by little.

Why? They're just going to be a burden. You should've just left them there.

It's my stuff. I should keep them here instead of at my mom's place.

Why does that matter? You're family.

Your mom would be hurt if she heard that.

I want…

my mom to live freely now.

Without any burden.

When did you grow up?

You used to cry your heart out when your mom was gone for the day.

Don't you remember? It was back in high school.

Your mom said she wasn't coming home for the night,

and you bawled your eyes out.

Ho-su…

has your fever gone down?

What's all this?

I thought I'd start holding your dad's ancestral rite this year.

Are you doing this for me?

No.

I'm doing it because I want to.

Then why are there two of those?

One of them is for my mom.

Well…

Their memorials are on the same day,

so I thought it'd be nice to do them together.

Don't you want to?

Should we skip it?

Right…

I should've realized this would upset you.

I'm sorry about this.

Mom…

Do I make you uncomfortable?

Uncomfortable? Of course not, Ho-su.

Then why are you doing all this?

You don't have to pretend we're family when nobody is around.

I was just doing it for you--

If you care about me…

then just ignore me.

I don't know if it was because of the fever

or my parents' ancestral tablets,

but that day, I couldn't stand being such a burden for some reason.

So for the first and last time,

I said I was fine being alone.

But the moment I was left alone in that empty house,

I realized…

I had never been truly alone before.

Hello.

Hi.

It's me, Bun-hong.

-Are you Mi-ji or Mi-rae? -I'm Mi-ji.

Mi-ji, I've just done something very stupid!

I got on the wrong bus and ended up very far from home.

So I won't be able to get home today.

Hey, Ho-su.

What are you doing over there?

Your mom called.

She said she got on the wrong bus, so she can't come home today.

What?

She said she'll catch the first bus back tomorrow.

She said to lock up before going to bed.

Ho-su! Why are you crying?

Don't cry.

Why did you cry that day?

I got so flustered that I couldn't even ask you.

I thought my mom had abandoned me.

Hey, how could your mom abandon you?

Back then, I thought she did.

I was sitting in the living room with the table set for the ancestral rite,

and it felt so quiet.

In that silence, all I could hear was my own breath.

I felt like I was alone in the universe.

Since that day, I've been preparing little by little.

If my mom ever gets on the wrong bus again and wants to go far away,

I don't want to be a burden to her.

In my own way, I'm just preparing myself

so I don't break down if I end up alone again like that day.

You weren't alone that day.

I waited by your side until you stopped crying.

You're right.

You had no idea what was going on, but you cried with me.

Looking back now,

I think it was like that every time.

Whenever I started thinking about why life was so quiet,

you would barge in, loud as ever.

What? "Loud as ever"?

If you don't like that, maybe I should leave.

-No. I like that you're loud. -Gosh.

What? No?

-Like this? No… -I think it's better to sit. Here…

Wait…

-Oh, my alarm! -Why is the alarm…

Why is this…

going off now?

Probably because it's the weekend. It's better to sleep in.

Wait. No way.

Wow! Unbelievable.

You still have this?

You wrote in the guidebook as if you were studying for a test.

You told me to check where we should go together.

Hey, should we follow the guidebook?

Right now?

There we go. Hold this.

This?

Wait for me.

There it is!

CLOSED TODAY DUE TO PERSONAL REASONS

SEOUL'S HIDDEN GEMS MI-JI & HO-SU'S SEOUL TRIP

Somehow, we ended up near your office.

Do you want to go somewhere else? I'm sorry we ended up here.

No, I wanted to come here.

This guidebook is a complete joke.

Why don't the places I wanted to visit exist anymore?

Well, the book is over ten years old.

I should've looked them up first.

I'm sorry for dragging you around.

Don't be sorry. I had fun.

He's quiet. Is he tired?

Or maybe he's bored of hanging around with me.

Or is he upset because I kept dragging him around?

Should we just head home after we finish eating this?

Why?

I feel like today's not our day.

People always end up getting hurt or fighting on an unlucky day like this.

After this, let's go somewhere that's definitely still there.

It's not like Namsan or Gyeongbokgung Palace could have disappeared, right?

There's an art museum nearby too.

No, let's go another time.

Why? Is it because of me?

No, it's not because of you.

I'm just realizing that ten years is a really long time.

Everything's changed so much. I feel so behind.

Let's buy a new one.

-A new what? -A guidebook.

I'll buy this year's edition

and study it again.

Let's go right now.

Okay.

Ho-su!

My gosh, Mr. Lee.

What brings you two here?

We have a trial tomorrow, so we have to work this weekend.

Is this the crochet lady you were talking about?

-Yes, she is… -My goodness!

Mr. Lee has told me so much about you.

Hello.

Who is she again?

-We were classmates-- -She's my girlfriend.

You're his girlfriend.

You were classmates? So you went to our university?

No, we were high school classmates.

I see. Then…

are you a lawyer?

Why are you asking that?

I work at a public corporation.

It's a finance management corporation near here.

-I see. -Yes.

The travel section's here.

What?

Why did you do that earlier?

Do what?

You pretended to be Mi-rae.

They don't even know you, so why did you…

I didn't want to put you in an awkward position.

Why would I be in an awkward position?

Then what was I supposed to say?

You told them I was your girlfriend. Was I supposed to say I'm unemployed?

I wouldn't have minded.

Well, they were obviously your former coworkers.

I didn't want to embarrass you.

So you lied because of me?

That's not what I meant.

Let's head back.

What?

You were right. Today doesn't seem to be our day.

All right.

TO MI-RAE

Speak of the devil.

Director Yoon.

How have you been?

Why do things keep going sideways?

Is it because I'm a puzzle piece that doesn't fit?

No matter how much I pretend to be normal,

I'm still broken. Will I ever be able…

to form a pair with someone else?

Today really isn't my day.

One, two, three.

There we go.

He took more of his things.

Bun-hong.

Come with us. You even got flowers.

I know there's no urgent business--

You two should go alone.

I think that'll be best.

We can't just go without you. We're a family.

Why not?

One day, I'll be the one ditching you to hang out with just Ho-su.

I guess this is why everyone was so against this marriage.

I even promised that you would never feel lonely again,

but Ho-su won't listen to me these days.

Honey, I told you…

that I was the oddball in my family.

Feeling alone within a family

is lonelier than being alone anywhere else.

It makes you feel sad and small.

What I'm most worried about is that our Ho-su will feel that way too.

Let's not make Ho-su feel lonely.

I'll be back soon.

It's not like he's even healthy.

You'll have to take care of him his whole life.

Why take on that burden?

Since when did you two worry about me?

What?

You two…

Our family…

When did you ever care about me?

You're just embarrassed.

You said you were embarrassed to call me family

because I didn't have a decent job and got married late to a man with a kid.

Hey!

We said those things for your sake!

For my sake?

You should go now.

Bun-hong.

If you decide to raise him, then you're no longer family.

Choose. Him or us?

Don't you know?

I chose a long time ago.

Are you really going to cut ties with us for that brat who's not even yours?

What did you say?

"That brat"?

"That brat"?

Who are you to call him that?

He's my son.

You have no right to call my son that!

Your mom and I went to the same high school.

Nice to meet you.

-It's so good to see you. Gosh! -Yes, it is.

He's a bit quiet.

Yes.

He takes after me.

He's always been a little shy.

I wish he had taken after his late dad in that regard.

But he's just like me.

Why are you doing all this?

You don't have to pretend we're family when nobody is around.

I…

I was just doing it for you--

If you care about me…

then just ignore me.

An-na, it's been ages!

What do you mean? Who's in critical condition?

Your sisters didn't tell you that your mother is sick?

I know they cut ties with you, but how could they not tell you?

Hey, it's me! Where's Mom?

Which hospital is she in? I'll go there right now.

Don't come. Mom is fine now.

Where is she?

You should've told me that Mom was in critical condition.

You're not even family. Why do you care?

What?

How dare you call me after cutting ties with us and leaving?

This is a family matter, so we'll handle it.

Mind your own business.

Wait.

Hey!

One ticket for Duson Terminal, please.

There are no tickets for that destination.

The last bus just left.

What?

Hi.

It's me, Bun-hong.

Are you Mi-ji or Mi-rae?

Mi-ji.

I…

I've just done something very stupid!

I got on the wrong bus and ended up very far from home.

So I won't be able to get home today.

Please tell Ho-su that tomorrow morning…

I'll get the first bus back home.

So could you tell him to lock up before going to bed?

The truth is,

I had a small fight with Ho-su today.

Don't tell him that I told you.

Yes, thank you.

-We were classmates-- -She's my girlfriend.

So you lied because of me?

That's not what I meant.

Let's head back.

Jeez! Am I a compulsive liar or something?

Why did I lie about that?

This must be a new record.

How could I disappoint him as soon as he introduced me as his girlfriend?

Why is nothing working out today?

MR. PARK SANG-YEONG

MR. PARK SANG-YEONG

Why is he suddenly calling me?

MI-RAE! I LOVE YOU!

Why did that jerk call out of the blue?

Is he really returning soon?

I need to back out of this new HQ project before he does.

CONFIDENTIAL

How do I do that without getting in trouble?

Excuse me, sir.

Hello.

Mr. Park!

Hey, you're back!

Sang-yeong!

-Oh my. -Oh my gosh!

You're back already?

-Welcome back. -How have you been?

-You look great. -Oh, come on. I'm still…

You look good.

-How have you been? -That guy is Park Sang-yeong?

-How have you been? -How was it?

-How have you been? -Well, I…

How have you been?

If you were to meet…

someone who looks just like Dad,

how do you think you'd feel?

Dad? That's a random question.

Well…

I think I'd be surprised,

and then I'd feel happy.

I would want to talk to him and spend time with him.

Even if he's not our dad…

and he just looks like him?

I'd know that in my head, but I think I'd still be drawn to him.

What about you? How do you think you'd feel?

I would hope that he's a good person,

like our dad.

MI-JI

One, two, three. My goodness.

I used to fold your thermals like that, you know.

Grandma, I'm going back to Seoul now.

Will you come back soon?

Or are you going to stay in Seoul?

I don't know.

Why don't you know?

You're the one making the decision.

Grandma…

If I decide…

to stay here like I am right now,

would it be too pathetic?

If I say no,

won't it be pathetic?

You're right. I just feel pathetic.

I feel like I keep making the same mistake.

Mistake?

I shouldn't be relying on someone

just because I'm having a tough time right now.

I already went through this before.

But I keep wanting to trust that person.

I feel so pathetic.

I feel…

very pathetic too.

I can't even use the restroom by myself.

Grandma, you can't help that, though.

You can't help how you feel either.

Don't call yourself pathetic.

Ma'am, I'm here.

Can we get more water here?

Okay.

Hyeon Sang-wol. You know her, right?

Why are you bringing up a dead person's name out of the blue?

I heard you two were like family up until she died.

You're even talking to me just because I mentioned her name.

Sell your restaurant to KFMC.

Then you'll never have to see me

or hear the name Hyeon Sang-wol again.

I already declined through my legal representative.

Did Ho-su tell you that everything was settled?

Do you two know each other?

He didn't tell you?

He was my favorite junior colleague.

Enjoy your meal.

Ma'am, you said you had a favor to ask.

Should I come back later if you're busy?

You don't have to. I figured it out.

Pardon?

What was it about?

You don't need to worry about that.

You can go now.

Ms. Yu.

I'm sorry if I startled you.

You seemed uncomfortable inside because of the other people.

Why…

Can I talk to you in private at lunch?

It won't take long.

So what did you want to talk about?

I heard earlier that you were in charge of the new HQ project.

Is it true?

Yes, so what?

I was actually in charge of that project.

So before I officially start working again,

I thought it'd be better if we sorted things out first.

To be honest, I was a bit surprised when I heard you volunteered for it.

Are you saying that I can't work on it because it was your project?

No, Ms. Yu. That's not what I meant.

You already know this, but everyone steers clear of that project.

People feel uncomfortable because it's a task force led by the director.

And if things don't go well,

there's a chance that someone on the very bottom would be blamed.

Just like Su-yeon.

That's why I decided to volunteer for it,

so when I heard you took over, I was surprised.

I didn't mean it like that. Don't get the wrong idea.

So how did you want to sort things out?

I think…

it's best if one of us stops working on the project.

It'll give people less reason to gossip.

You want me to step down?

If I back out right now,

the company will find a way to use that against me.

I can back out.

-Pardon? -I heard that…

you worked very hard on it while I was away.

It sounds like you made a lot of progress too.

If you're willing to take the risk and see this through…

then I'll back out.

But if you're not backing out

because you're worried about the repercussions,

then I can take care of that for you.

Either way, I'll make sure you're not put in a difficult position.

Do whatever you want to do.

Why would you go that far for me?

You mentioned before…

that I look a lot like your late father.

You said you still miss him sometimes because he was such a good person.

That's probably why you trusted me so much and relied on me.

But I feel like I didn't live up to your expectations.

I feel bad about that.

I'll back out.

But in exchange, please make sure that I don't get penalized in any way.

Okay. I will.

I have something to give you. It's not much, but…

It's a bookmark.

Mi-rae helped me pick it out yesterday.

I don't know if you'll like it. It's what Mi-rae liked.

What are you talking about? When did I…

I'm sorry. That must've sounded confusing.

I was talking about my Mi-rae.

My daughter.

Gosh, Mi-rae has grown so much in a short period of time.

I've heard that other kids always ask for their moms,

but she's such a Daddy's girl.

She's always asking for me when she's playing or sleeping.

Mi-ji.

Knock, knock. Can I come in?

Goodness.

Mi-ji.

Why are you pouting?

Do you want to give me a kiss?

Gosh, you're not even looking at me.

I guess I should just go see Mi-rae at the hospital again.

Okay. I'm sorry.

Gosh, I'm sorry. I was just kidding.

Goodness.

What made you so upset and sad, Mi-ji?

You and Mom only like Mi-rae.

I wish I was sick too.

You're jealous of Mi-rae?

Mi-ji.

Can I tell you a secret?

Mi-rae said she envies you more than anyone else in the world.

Why?

Because you can hold your breath underwater for more than a minute.

Plus, you can drink whole milk. You can even do a handstand too.

Mi-rae cried and said that she wants to be like you.

Sweetie, give me your hand.

Mi-rae collected all the sky blue ones for you.

She wouldn't give me a single one.

Mi-ji.

Even when I'm not with you,

you and Mi-rae are still both my favorites, okay?

MI-RAE

Hello.

What are you doing?

Are you getting ready to come back?

Yes. Why?

Has something happened at the office?

No, I'm just calling.

I was just curious if you were wrapping things up.

Have you decided what to do?

No, I haven't fully decided yet,

but I have an idea.

What is it?

I'll tell you later. It's too early to tell you.

Then who would you talk to about it?

Is it something you would have spoken to Dad about?

What?

I met Park Sang-yeong.

Mi-ji…

I don't know what he told you, but…

Mi-rae.

I don't care about what he says or what the rumor says.

What I want to know is your side of the story, Mi-rae.

Even if you can't tell anyone else, you can be honest with me.

So why aren't you telling me? Why?

Because no one believes me.

No matter how much I insisted that it isn't true, no one believed me.

But if you don't believe me either, then I really…

But I know.

No one else in the world may understand you,

but I know it's because of Dad.

I told myself I'd spit

in the face of that darn Park Sang-yeong if I ever met him.

But when I finally saw him…

I started tearing up.

I knew he wasn't our dad,

but I couldn't even talk right, like an idiot.

You must've felt the same way, Mi-rae.

So why didn't you tell me, you idiot?

Because I felt like a fool.

I feel so stupid for letting…

someone like him remind me of Dad

and for wanting him to be a good person.

You're so…

What is wrong with us?

We couldn't even tell each other that we missed Dad,

so we ended up…

Mi-ji. Yesterday, I…

Are you free tomorrow?

I'm… sorry.

Your cellphone is practically attached to you

now that you're in a relationship.

No, I…

So, why did you want to see me so late?

You said you were helping someone last time. Are you done with that?

If you are, then you should go for an interview.

You know A&A, right?

It's not one of the top three firms, but it's a decent one.

Gosh, it's not just decent. It's a great place.

But…

Mr. Lee has probably already spoken to them about me…

Mr. Lee.

He's not the only one with connections, you know?

I have them too.

The lawyer I worked for as a newbie is a partner there.

I've already told them about you, so you should go for an interview.

Did you also tell them how I ended up quitting?

Gosh, I recommended you, so they won't even care about that!

Let's go eat.

SENIOR SPECIALIST YU MI-RAE

I'm ready now.

So I'll take care of the rest myself when I'm back.

Don't worry.

Why aren't you eating lunch?

I'm just organizing my desk.

You looked like you were having a hard time yesterday.

Will you be okay handling the new HQ project with Mr. Park back?

I backed out of that.

-Pardon? -Even without Mr. Park,

I would've dropped the project anyway.

Why, though?

You worked so hard on it.

I don't know how much longer I'll keep working here,

so I don't see the point in working so hard.

Starting next week, I'm going to live a little differently.

So don't be surprised if I act like someone else.

I mean, I'm totally fine.

Thank you for being so nice to me, Tae-i.

From now on…

please be even nicer to me.

HO-SU

Do you have time after work today?

You look awful. My gosh.

Step aside.

What is it? What do you want?

I came to help you wash your greasy hair.

Got a problem?

Gosh, that's okay. I can go to a hair salon.

Like hell you will.

As if you'd go to a hair salon looking like that.

Come on. Hurry up.

What's the point of having a great son?

You don't have anyone to help you wash your hair.

Why did Ho-su go back so soon when he doesn't even work now?

I told him to hurry up and go back.

I didn't want him to see me looking like a mess.

Jeez, you're not dating him.

Why are you shy around your own son?

Sometimes, when I look at you two,

I feel like I'm watching an educational show instead of a family.

You're always so polite and proper to each other.

Even actors don't act like that.

What I'm saying is…

Ho-su isn't like other kids his age.

He's so calm and collected.

Was Ho-su's dad that quiet?

No, Ho-su's mom was.

Jeez.

Quiet? The chaotic Yeom Bun-hong?

He's not like you at all.

You're being ridiculous.

Not me.

Ho-su's biological mom.

Hey.

What are you talking about?

I'm not Ho-su's mom.

Ho-su's dad remarried.

I knew it.

I knew you were sharp.

I tried acting like a mom,

but I never knew how to.

No matter how hard I tried, I was just a poor imitation.

We probably never even seemed like a real family.

My gosh.

Hey.

You don't have to give birth to be a mom.

You just give them your DNA.

There are so many people who don't deserve to be parents.

Giving birth doesn't automatically make you a mom.

Take me, for example.

I gave birth to two kids, but I can't even tell them apart.

I saw how you raised your son.

An "imitation"?

You think you can raise a kid the way you did by imitating other moms?

Bun-hong.

You raised Ho-su all by yourself.

If you two aren't a real family, then who in the world is?

What are you doing? Bend over.

Make sure you rinse it properly.

It all got into my eyes.

I'm doing a pretty good job, so stop complaining.

I should just go take a shower instead.

I'm ready, so talk.

Ready for what?

I'm ready to listen to whatever you have to say, so go ahead.

Should I just go first?

I lied because I was embarrassed.

What?

Before, I said I lied because I didn't want you to be embarrassed.

But honestly, I lied because I'm the one who was embarrassed.

I was flustered because no one's ever asked what my job was before.

Everyone in Duson-ri knows that I'm unemployed.

And I pretended to be Mi-rae in Seoul.

If you'd said I was just a friend, I might not have lied.

But as your girlfriend,

I couldn't bring myself to say I'm unemployed.

I'm sorry I'm like this.

There are so many things I have never done,

so there's a lot that I don't know.

I didn't even know we were a couple until then.

We weren't a couple?

How would I know? I've never dated anyone before.

We were hanging out like it was a date,

but since you were so quiet, I assumed you were bored.

It seemed like you were in a bad mood.

I felt like you saw me as one of those restaurants that had shut down.

I was sick that day.

You were sick?

From straining yourself that day?

I wasn't feeling great even before I left for Seoul.

I had a fever, and my body ached.

Did you catch a cold that night when you were waiting for me?

Why didn't you tell me?

I didn't want to be a burden.

What?

I got sick just because I was outside for a while.

I couldn't even wander around with you like you wanted.

When we were choosing a destination,

you first had to check if there were any hills or stairs.

In the future, there will be more days when I'm a burden to you.

So at least for our first date…

I just wanted to be a normal boyfriend.

I criticized you for lying

when I couldn't even bring myself to tell you that I wasn't feeling well.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry too.

It's a little late, but I look forward to spending time with you.

Maybe what I really wanted

wasn't to become a perfect person or pair,

but rather a complete whole.

Broken pieces that embrace each other

and make up for each other's shortcomings…

somehow become one unconventional whole.

Hey, there.

What did you want to talk about? I'm nervous.

I've been thinking…

about that option you mentioned before.

Hold on. Let me take this call.

I'll be right back. Warm up by the heater.

Hello? Yes.

TO: MI-RAE FROM: SECRET SANTA

Well, look who it is! Yu Candy is here!

Where did Se-jin go?

He went to take a quick phone call.

I see.

Are you planning to take over this place?

-Pardon? -You're not?

I heard Se-jin is looking for someone to take over after him.

-Someone to take over? -He didn't tell you?

He said he doesn't think he'll be able to finish this year's farming.

So he's looking for someone to take over.

Why did he make such a fuss about those new varieties

when he wasn't even going to see things through?

He's so fickle.

Why can't he see things through?

I don't know. I didn't get all the details.

I think he's going to the States to start working again or something.

Excuse me.

You're leaving?

I should've taken you home.

That would be silly.

Why would you take me home again when I already walked you home?

We would be going back and forth.

I'm almost home now.

I'll shower and call you again after.

Okay.

You scared me.

Tae-i?

What brings you here?

We need to talk.

What do you want to talk about at this hour?

And how did you know where I live?

It's something I couldn't talk about at work or over the phone.

Why would you talk about something like that with me?

I don't know what it's about,

but it's too late right now. Let's talk tomorrow during the day.

I'm Kim Su-yeon's younger brother.

Pardon?

My older sister is Kim Su-yeon,

the Senior Specialist who left the company.

What?

Mi-rae agreed to back out that easily?

To be honest,

it wasn't an easy decision for her.

But when I begged her,

she fortunately agreed.

Good work, Mr. Park.

This wasn't the original plan,

but somehow things went sideways.

You heard that the contractor has been decided, right?

Yes, I heard Sihan Construction was selected.

The project has gotten even bigger than I thought.

-We can't afford to have any issues. -Yes, sir.

We should've gotten rid of any potential risks

before finalizing the contractor.

If you're talking about Ms. Yu…

I don't think you need to worry, given her personality.

You have no idea, do you?

She's been acting strange ever since you went abroad.

Don't you think so, sir?

-She does seem different from usual. -Gosh.

We need to transfer Mi-rae

to the Childal Branch before she causes trouble.

I don't know what's gotten into her.

She used to just stare at the wall, but now she's a different person.

Maybe there are two people that look like one.

What do you mean?

I heard that Ms. Yu has a twin.

An identical twin.

A twin?

Ms. Yu, can we talk?

Ms. Yu.

You're not busy right now, are you?

Come with me.

SECURITY OFFICE EMERGENCY RESPONSE ROOM

What is it?

It's nothing. I'm just amazed.

RESTRICTED AREA

Why are we at the data processing room?

The director said there's something he needs to check in the call recordings.

Hello, sir.

I'm sorry to bother you so early in the morning.

What are you waiting for? Scan it.

Pardon?

DATA PROCESSING ROOM

Scan your fingerprint.

Why are you asking me to do it when you can do it?

My finger's like this, so I can't.

Hurry up and scan it.

What?

Did you hurt finger too?

Or…

is there another reason why you can't?

YU MI-JI

If this is true, it'll be chaos.

Did you upload that post to the anonymous forum?

-About what? -Reporting the company.

Why do I have to fight?

You said you needed to tell me something.

Why can't I reach you? Did something happen?

Have you heard of an adult guardianship?

I'll give you a bit of money for the trouble, so please think about it.

If you're going back

because you got nowhere to stay, then sleep here.

May I take a look? Your old hairstyle was pretty too.

It looked pretty even when it was shorter.

You look pretty.

Subtitle translation by Jane Jung