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[alarm beeps]

[theme music playing]

THIS IS A WORK OF FICTION

CHILD ACTORS WERE FILMED SAFELY WITH SUPERVISION

[sibling] How was your last relationship?

[chuckles] It was a failure.

Still though, I learned a few things from it.

YOON DA-RA WEB NOVEL WRITER

What kind of things did you learn?

"Don't fool yourself into thinking that love can change a person."

So, how come you even considered getting married?

I fooled myself into thinking

that marriage would solve all our problems.

That he would completely become "my person."

And I'd be able to escape from my loneliness.

What type of person would you like to date next?

Someone more grounded.

And that I don't have to babysit.

[Da-ra] Would you say you're the grounded type?

Yes.

By the way, why are you still standing?

I didn't get a chance to work out today.

Oh, I see.

You're not married, right?

Actually, I'm divorced.

Huh?

Then how do you think that experience affected your next relationship?

I guess it left me with a fear of love.

Will you ever give love another try?

-[smacks lips] -[sighs]

-I'm not sure. -I'm not sure.

[romantic music playing]

[Si-woo] I like you.

[Ji-yoon] I like you too.

In the beginning,

you're convinced everything will go well.

You picture only the good stuff

rather than the hardships.

I'm probably fooling myself again.

That's for sure.

But what can I do?

Starting all over again. That's the magic of love.

EPISODE 7 HAVE A NEW SECRET, STILL CLOCKING IN!

[panting]

[chuckles]

[inhales deeply, exhales sharply]

[phone alarm playing]

[groans]

[groans]

ALARM

[sighs]

[phone chimes]

[Si-woo] Good morning.

[cheerful music playing]

MANAGER KANG SI-WOO

GOOD MORNING!

[chuckles]

A new relationship has begun.

Why does my skin feel so rough?

No, this won't do.

After all, today is a special day.

[sighs]

[scoffs]

Smooth as a baby's bottom. [chuckles]

[giggles]

I'm sorry that you missed your morning run.

I did run.

But it's only 7:30 a.m.

I woke up at 5:00.

Wow. [chuckles]

What is all this for?

I got you some red ginseng for your immune system,

and also, women's health supplements.

Set an alarm to take them every day.

[chuckles]

Thank you.

Because today is a day worth celebrating.

You should've left the flowers at home.

I'm going to put them on my desk and look at them all day.

How should we go about it at work?

I think it's best we keep it a secret.

Why?

Well, if people find out about us,

they won't see us as a boss and a subordinate anymore.

They may say, "Are they here to work or date?"

Or they'll whisper, "Did they fight?"

Whether you compliment me or tell me off,

they'll always view it with some prejudice.

I don't want to have to walk on eggshells at work.

Once there's a secret, we'll have to tell that many more lies.

Well, I'm a good liar.

I managed to hide my feelings for you pretty well, didn't I?

Did you now?

[scoffs] Wait. Did it show?

Let's keep it a secret as you want, Ji-yoon.

"Ji-yoon."

I really like it when you call me that.

Okay, then. And would you call me the same way?

-[Ji-yoon] "Si-woo"? -[record scratch plays]

I think I'll need a little bit more time for that.

[chuckles]

[gasps] Oh. You can drop me off right there.

Why? There's still a long way to go.

[sighs] Do you think you could be a tad more discreet, Mr. Kang?

[chuckles]

[Ji-yoon] Here's how it goes at an office.

[upbeat music playing]

You'll be joining us for lunch today, right?

Or should we make an excuse to sneak off together?

I'm sorry.

I still have some work to finish.

You go ahead without me.

[sighs]

But I want to eat with you.

Here even messages like this are sent with a straight face,

like it's just work.

Mr. Kang, let's go for lunch.

I'll be eating alone today.

But it's been so nice having you eat with us.

Can you do it after lunch?

Let's not bother Mr. Kang and let him stay.

Okay.

[Ji-yoon] So nothing's really changed between us.

-Well, then we'll head out for lunch. -[Si-woo] Okay.

[playful music playing]

[Ji-yoon] Well, maybe just a little.

[chuckles]

He doesn't wear a ring…

so I don't think he's married.

[gasps] A girlfriend?

Who?

Well, Mr. Kang.

[No-ah scoffs] He's practically at the office

like built-in furniture.

Do you know anything, Ms. Cha?

Not really.

I don't pay

much attention to him, so…

[sighs] Lie number one.

Of course. [smacks lips]

We have no romantic energy left, so how could we know?

Mmm. [chuckles]

Hmm? Come on.

Our dear Ms. Cha is dressed up so nicely today. Hmm?

She even came in with flowers.

What was with that?

A special occasion today?

No.

I just thought I'd air it out before it grew mold.

And the flowers were a spur-of-the-moment, uh, purchase.

[Na-ri] Hmm.

-You bought flowers for yourself? -Hmm.

That's really kinda sad, you know? Huh?

Have some more meat.

Here.

You can have all of my tangsuyuk too.

[Ji-yoon] I did it again. I lied.

[Na-ri] You know we're here for you, right?

We're back, sir.

[Ji-yoon] I wonder if he's eaten.

Mr. Kang, have you eaten already?

No worries. I'll eat after the meeting.

[Ji-yoon sighs] He's going to pass out at this rate.

I know work's important and all, but you shouldn't skip meals.

Here. A Dubai Chewy Cookie.

Have one, Mr. Kang.

[amusing music playing]

Thank you, but I don't eat sweet things. Someone else can have it.

Oh, I love Dubai Chewy Cookies. These are hard to get too.

-I'll have that, thanks you. -Wait!

Do you know what I went through to get it? You can't just take it.

-[chuckles] -[huffs]

Let's start the meeting.

[Na-ri] So unfair.

In a month, we'll invite overseas buyers and hold a Home-AI demonstration.

We'll do a demonstration in a month?

But nothing is prepared yet.

Unlike other products, experience is key for Home-AI.

We'll need to do a demonstration to identify any issues.

The schedule will be tight,

so let's prepare for it like it's our final check before launch.

I guess that means we'll be incredibly busy.

Even so, presenting the project within a month is pushing it.

When does testing for the living appliances finish?

Uh, everything except the washing machine should be wrapping up soon. Yeah.

Can we get the brochures made within a month?

Oh, brochures? Yes, that's definitely doable.

And kitchen appliances?

Uh… I haven't even had a meeting with them yet.

We have a long way to go.

Then all we need is for you to pick up the pace, Ms. Cha.

As long as everyone here does their part,

then I'll coordinate everything else.

-Sure. -Sure.

As for you, Ms. Cha,

please see me in the showroom after we finish this meeting.

Yes, sir.

[coworkers chattering, laughing]

A-A demo?

Yes.

Apparently, they're inviting overseas buyers.

If President Han delivers real results with that,

the Vice President can forget about the next President spot.

And then our side will be dead in the water.

We can't let that…

[tense music playing]

We-We can't let that happen.

How's the digging into that punk coming along?

Oh, uh, I haven't--

Well, hurry up and find something.

And also, figure out a way to sabotage the demo while you're at it.

Uh, b-but what if we sabotage the demo?

Wouldn't that take a toll on the company too?

What? You think a massive company like this will go under over one bad demo?

Once it fails, we'll hold Han U-jin and Kang Si-woo responsible,

and take over the Home-AI project.

Oh!

And set up a meeting with that guy we talked about, okay?

Yes, sir.

[sighs]

What did you want to see me for?

To give you more work, of course.

You've already assigned me an excessive amount of work.

Is there more?

You seem to have a lot of complaints.

I can't say I don't.

I just wanted to deliver a high-quality product

without having to race against the clock this time.

What's the biggest issue with the kitchen side of things?

The issue is Mr. Ko.

I asked for help many times, but he won't respond.

Then I'll take care of that for you.

How's that?

By playing the President card.

That's why we're reporting to her directly.

Wow. You wanted your work to speak for itself.

You play politics too, huh?

Making things work isn't playing politics. It's coordination.

In that case,

could I use the Mr. Kang card sometimes too?

That, I can't allow.

Why not?

I tend to find it hard to draw the professional-personal line around you.

[scoffs]

Will you be working late again today?

Probably.

[Ji-yoon] Hmm.

-[footsteps] -[Jung-in pants]

I just heard a rumor.

-Oh, yeah? What rumor? -Apparently, if you kiss in here,

your married life will be smooth sailing.

-[Jung-in] What are you talking about? -Just give me one kiss.

-No, we can't. People will see us! -No one's coming now. Just one.

[romantic music playing]

[gasps softly]

[gasps]

[softly] Those two? I never would've guessed it.

-They'd say the same about us. -[chuckles]

Your foot.

I'm sorry.

I could get used to this too.

As nice as this is, we can't stay here forever.

Then what?

Take your time coming back.

So, what do you think? You think we have a…

-Geez! -[grunts]

[groans]

Jung-in! No, I mean, Ms. Choi.

[chuckles]

Guess no one's coming here for a while.

[in French] Excellent. That's it for today.

See you next time. Thank you. Goodbye.

[class] Thank you, goodbye.

Everyone, come and pick up your pop quizzes.

Oh! How sweet!

What's this?

[Jae-in] "On y go."

Where to?

Somewhere fun.

[gentle music playing]

[groans, sighs]

The other day you told me you had many talents.

-Is this one of them? -No, I'm not good at this.

That's why we're making a bet.

What kind of bet?

Well, if I win then you go on a date with me.

Are you asking me out?

Does it sound like it?

Then I guess I'm good at that too.

And if I win, what?

That won't happen, so just tell me what you want.

All right, let's do this then.

Sweet!

-[groans] -[chuckles]

[clears throat]

All right, your turn.

All right, fine.

[intense music playing]

Show me what you've got.

[upbeat disco music playing]

-Ooh. -[huffs]

-[chuckles] -[sucks teeth]

[grunts]

[No-ah huffs]

So, do I just tell you what I want now?

Yeah.

I want you to be my tutor.

Huh?

I can manage reading and writing, but the pronunciation's too hard.

Tutor me on the weekends.

I don't come cheap, you know.

I have a pretty high salary.

-[chuckles] -[chuckles]

Okay, deal!

Deal!

[amusing music playing]

Since we're both busy this week.

HOW TO SABOTAGE DEMO?

[sighs]

[phone buzzes]

PRESIDENT HAN U-JIN

Yes, ma'am.

Yes.

No, no, not at all.

Yes, I understand.

Yes. I will take care of it right away.

Yes, yes. Yes. Thank you. Goodbye. yes.

Damn it.

Ms. Yoon No-ah.

Sir?

You may go and help with the task force.

Keep it within reason so it doesn't interfere with your main tasks.

Do you understand?

Yes.

[tense music playing]

[sighs]

How dare he play the President card?

What the… [breathing heavily]

[muttering] Just who does he think he is?

[phone buzzes]

[Young-sam] Tell me, why haven't you replied yet?

Do you want that promotion or what?

[smacks lips, inhales deeply]

[smacks lips, groans]

Damn.

Are you okay? Did something happen?

No, I'm just so far behind on my loan payment.

[gasps] Oh, no.

[whispering] It's okay. It's okay. You'll be fine.

[Kee-tae, whispering] Snap out of it.

The dishwasher, water dispenser, and oven are taken care of.

-And the most important… -Yeah.

…is the refrigerator.

Besides it being the hub for Home-AI, I'd like to add other features to it.

Like what exactly?

A "food manager."

Basically, it tracks what ingredients are in the fridge, lists them out,

and it can even suggest recipes you can make with whatever you have in there.

Wow.

You never run out of things you want to do, do you?

And you?

Do you have any ideas since working on kitchen appliances?

There was but I gave up,

because they said it was a no-go.

What was it?

My sister once forgot a pot on the induction cooktop,

and everything burned completely.

So then, I thought it would be great if we could somehow

control the cooktop remotely.

But it's not allowed under safety standards.

Hmm?

It's meant for safety, but it didn't meet safety standards?

It doesn't make sense.

There were remotely controlled products on the market before.

With the safety standards changing, no one's allowed to develop it now.

[Ji-yoon] Hmm.

[gasps] No-ah,

see if you can crack this.

-What? -Someone has to crack this

once and for all.

It’s basically a race to see who lands on the moon first.

So, you want me to be Neil Armstrong?

Mmm.

[tender music playing]

Mr. Kang!

I haven't seen you all day.

Yeah, I was in a meeting.

Anyone see where Ms. Cha went?

Oh, yeah. Ms. Cha's in a meeting as well. Yeah.

Oh, looks like she's done.

[Ji-yoon] It's Mr. Kang.

I just met with Planning Team 1.

Okay. Good work, Ms. Cha.

Did you have anything else to say?

Ah.

I think we can start discussing the design now.

Should I set up a meeting with the Design Team?

I'll take care of the design matters.

You just focus on the tasks you already have.

Well, should I give the person in charge a heads-up?

No need.

I will have a talk with Ms. Choi Soo-jin myself.

Sure.

I'll go see the Development Team.

[playful music playing]

[chuckles]

All right, so a map view pops up like this.

If you tap on the products at each location,

you can see their current status and control them.

Plus, it can identify family members by voice

to provide personalized management.

Right.

It has all the features it needs to be the Home-AI Hub.

That's right. Uh, but regarding that food manager idea…

Yes?

Look.

So you're saying you want to put a camera in the fridge

to manage the ingredients, right?

Yes, that's what I want.

But look at that.

What about the items in the back, or the things stacked on top of each other?

Like I said, installing a camera isn't going to work.

The inside of a refrigerator is as unreadable as the human mind.

What should we do?

Is there no other way to achieve it?

Is there?

There's not.

But do we have to do this?

We're already adding plenty of other features as it is.

Exactly. We can't do all of this in a month.

But the whole point of a refrigerator is storing and managing food.

I really want to pull this off for this project.

I'd like to do that too.

We just don't have anyone who has enough time for it.

It'll have to wait.

Then, what if I can find someone else?

From where?

Someone from the outside if I have to.

Go and find someone then.

Make sure you get a Gen AI expert.

GEN AI: GENERATIVE AI

Yes, sir.

[no audible dialogue]

[no audible dialogue]

[somber music playing]

[sighs]

They're just coworkers.

I can't be bothered about stuff like that too.

Oh, Mr. Kang.

You know, I barely got to see your face today,

and now you're leaving without saying a word?

You seemed busy, so…

You seem completely fine, Ms. Ji-yoon.

Because I've been struggling all day.

Me too.

[tender music playing]

Looks like you'll go home alone today too.

Do you have a lot of work left?

Hmm. A little.

[sighs]

Seems like dating a workaholic sure is hard.

Then how about a date this weekend?

Yes.

-Congrats, man. -Hey, let's drink!

-Let's drink, come on. -Cheers!

[coworkers grunt]

-Congrats on the promotion. -Congrats.

Thank you. [chuckles]

Our resident associate Jeong-su is finally making senior associate, huh?

My team lead really looked out for me this time.

Didn't you guys go to the same college?

Guess the school ties worked out for you. [chuckles]

It wasn't the school ties. It's thanks to my dedication and hard work.

You know, I hate the heat, but I still went with him to the sauna.

[chuckles]

[coworker] That's my point. If you two hadn't gone to the same school,

do you think your team lead would've taken you to the sauna?

You're right about that.

[chuckling]

Hey, hey, hey, you got healthier and promoted thanks to that, yeah?

So, that just leaves you now, huh?

Oh, is that it? [chuckles] Geez. [clears throat]

-Hey, it'll happen in no time, yeah? -Yeah.

-Hey. Let's drink. -Yeah.

[Jeong-su chuckles]

Hey. So, did you guys hear about her?

-The one who was on maternity leave… -[phone buzzes]

…and got promoted the second she returned.

-Kim Mi-yeong? -Mi-yeong, yeah.

Yeah, she came back…

[Han-gyeol] Dad, when are you coming home?

Can you get me that bread with the dinosaur stickers on your way back?

Hey, uh, let me make a phone call real quick.

Oh, sure.

So then what about Mi-yeong?

I think she's got some connections.

[Young-sam] Tell me, why haven't you replied yet?

Do you want that promotion or what?

[tense music playing]

[Kee-tae] What is it that you need me to do?

[whimsical music playing]

So, Mr. Kang.

When did you start having feelings for me?

Hmm.

Maybe when you made me play the bad guy

while you took care of people like the sun,

or when you asked if I was lonely.

Or maybe it started long before that.

You know, at some point,

I caught myself looking at you and smiling without even realizing it.

Then, I can assume all those compliments you gave me

were because you really liked me, right?

Do I look like the type who would do that?

Uh, no.

And I'm actually glad you're not.

You're brave and responsible,

and you make everyone around feel at ease.

-You're someone I want to learn from. -I am?

Except for the snacks.

[chuckles]

I had tteokbokki just last night.

[gasps, breathing shakily]

[sighs]

Do you know him?

Yes, that's my brother.

What the heck is he doing out? He should be studying for his SAT retake.

Come on, come on.

[yelps]

[comical music playing]

Playing hide-and seek a lot I see.

[chuckles] I know, right?

Okay, now. This is it. Let's get out.

He looks so familiar.

Where have I seen him before?

Why did he smile at me though?

God, that was close.

-[sighs] -[sucks teeth]

If he's taking the SAT, he must be quite younger than you.

12 years younger.

He's the baby of the family.

Is there anything you need to buy here?

Well, can you help me pick out a toner?

Sure.

[Ga-eul, on radio] ♪ The important thing Is where I'm standing ♪

♪ It's a relief that by my side is… ♪

[patron] Ga-eul is super popular now, huh? This song's practically everywhere.

Yeah, he blew up after B.A. posted about him on social media.

Ji-yoon, should we go somewhere else?

I don't see anything I like here.

Yes.

We could've just gone to a café. Why come all the way here?

Language happens in real-life.

Immersion is important.

[quirky music playing]

[chuckles]

What's going on with you and Mr. Kang?

And on the weekend, hold on…

Why were you holding hands?

Well…

It just sort of happened.

-So you two are dating? -[gasps] Quiet.

Wait a second, since when? How did that happen?

[sighs] Don't tell me. At the baseball game?

No, not then.

We even trash-talked him for being a jerk together.

All that trash-talk

somehow got me to understand him.

Wow. Oh, geez.

I mean, you must really like him to be risking a relationship like this.

Still, try to be more careful.

Look at the chaos the baseball game photo caused.

Imagine what would happen if word gets out.

Exactly. So forget you ever saw us.

[sighs]

Why are they making a big deal?

That's because I have a lot of flaws.

And anyone

can see that she's too good for me.

And what are your flaws, sir?

I like her more than she likes me.

Ah.

By the way,

who's that kid you came with?

'Cause he looks super young.

He's the French TA.

He's… [chuckles] …23 and in college.

What? College?

[sighs]

You and I are both taking the hard path, aren't we?

-No. Not me. -You're not?

Well, not yet.

Don't worry about No-ah, okay?

She agreed to keep it secret.

Okay.

What should we have for dinner?

Uh… let's find good places to eat nearby…

Let's just head back.

Sorry?

My stomach's a little upset,

so I don't really feel like eating out.

Oh.

Okay, then. We can just have dinner separately.

Let's eat at my place instead.

Did I put you on the spot with the abrupt invite?

[Ji-yoon] I've been waiting for that actually.

Well…

a little.

I may have rushed things a bit.

[Ji-yoon] How adorably naive.

-Maybe another time… -Oh, no!

It's not my first time there,

and you're not feeling well, so I guess I have no other choice then.

Truth is, I'm making up an excuse to be alone with you.

What?

[laughing]

[in French] I'd like to pay, please.

Will that be by card?

Yes. In three installments, please.

Pardon?

Could you repeat that, please?

Yes, in three installments!

[in English] Can you speak English?

Hey! Keep doing that, and you're fired.

All right, all right. Repeat after me.

[in French] In three installments, please.

[clicks tongue, inhales sharply]

In three installments, please.

The receipt, please.

The receipt, please.

Would you be my boyfriend?

-Huh? -[in English] Come on, repeat after me.

[in French] Would you be my boyfriend?

Would you be my boyfriend?

Yes, I'd like that.

[in English] What did you say "yes" to?

I thought you said you were a good cook.

I said I liked cooking, I didn't say I was good at it.

You're right.

You said that.

Okay so what you're making now is…

I'll make you a shrimp, tomato, and zucchini pasta.

Sounds like there's gonna be a lot of chopping to do.

So you should just sit back and relax while I cook.

[chuckles]

If I sit back and relax,

we'll have this for breakfast.

[sighs]

Okay, so you can do things your own way.

And I'll do things my way.

-Sound good? -Yes.

So why were you going back to the States, huh?

Because at that time, I had no reason to stay here.

What about your family?

I only see my father once a year on mother's death anniversary.

Even at his age,

he still feels uncomfortable to be around.

Oh.

There was no one I'd regret leaving here,

and the States are easier for Three-No-Man to work in.

But then I stopped you from leaving.

Yes.

Ms. Ji-yoon, you're the only variable that changes my plans.

[somber classical music playing]

I made…

I made you hide all day today.

I'm sorry.

That's because of me, not because of you.

I'm the reason that you had to hide,

so why are you the one apologizing?

Besides

that word carries more weight the more sparingly you say it.

Please don't say that when you're around me.

Especially at work.

That explains the "no sorry" part.

You got me.

[sighs]

Looks like I've uncovered all of the Three-No-Man's secrets.

The moment you uncover all of someone else's secrets…

You get eliminated.

Since you're too pretty to eliminate,

so I'll just have to make you forget.

[upbeat K-pop music playing]

[Ji-yoon] The smell of toothpaste.

You're such a sly fox, Mr. Kang.

Hmm. Look at Korea and America.

The main ingredients people use are completely different in each country.

Don't you think the refrigerator should be able to recognize all of that?

That would be amazing, right?

[can pops]

Are you drinking beer right now?

Pu-erh tea for you, and beer for me.

Cheers!

Go to sleep.

[yawns] I don't want to. I'm not going to sleep.

-Sleep. -I'm telling you, I'm not sleepy at all.

[Kee-tae] What is it that you need me to do?

[Young-sam] Dig into Kang Si-woo and find his weakness.

[Kee-tae] Mr. Kang!

-Have you eaten already? -Yes.

It'd be nice to eat together,

but you're so busy that you're always eating alone.

[chuckles] I don't really mind.

[stammers] We're family now, aren't we?

So part of being a family is sitting down and sharing meals together…

Would you like some tea?

Why not? [chuckles]

No need.

Allow me to bring a cup to you. Please, take a seat.

Oh, no. I couldn't possibly do that. [chuckles]

I will shamelessly take a seat, then.

He won't let me get close to him.

So how am I supposed to dig anything up?

You're working hard.

Mr. Kang.

Looks like things aren't going so well.

No.

The Development Team said it's going to be hard

to develop the food manager with their current workforce.

So, I'm looking for a separate Gen AI expert who can take it on.

A Gen AI expert, hmm.

Right, Lee Young-hun would be perfect for it.

Mr. Lee Young-hun, who's currently on leave?

Yes.

Nobody else can match him in that field.

He's returning soon, so you should look into it.

Great.

Then I will reach out to him today.

You do this whenever you can.

Remind me who said we should be careful?

Cut me some slack, will you?

We've been so busy this week we barely even saw each other.

I mean, tell me, what kind of secret meetings are you having

that you're meeting with the President day and night?

That's confidential.

No fair.

Should we leave work together?

Yes! [gasps] Oh, I can't.

Do you have plans?

I have to practice a song today for a friend's wedding.

Hmm… Then I can drive you to practice if you want.

You don't have to, but if you insist.

Since it's pitch-black outside even when I clock out on the dot.

So dangerous. [chuckles]

-[Kee-tae] Mr. Kang. -[gasps]

Goodness.

[footsteps approaching]

-Gosh, you spilled it? -Yeah.

Are you all right?

Yes, sir.

Geez, you should've been more careful.

I'll do it.

What's the matter, huh?

You took so long, I thought you were picking the green tea leaves yourself.

It's not green tea,

it's hibiscus.

Hibiscus.

Blood?

Well then, enjoy your tea.

Wait, I thought we were drinking to…

[sighs] Man, it's not easy to get close to Mr. Kang.

-[chuckles] -[slurps]

[groans] That's sour.

So what do you do here exactly?

Audio mixing.

Can you show me? I want to see how it's done.

[acoustic pop music playing]

[gasps]

[music stops]

I blend all these separate tracks together to turn them into one cohesive song.

Oh…

It's kind of like my company.

We also have different teams collaborating to make one product.

I never would've guessed that you work at an electronics company.

Why? I suddenly look grown-up?

Mm-hmm.

You must've worked really hard in your life.

Yeah, I kept my head down and worked diligently.

And what's the result? You've seen how that turned out.

Isn't it for the best though?

You're better off not marrying a jerk like that.

That's true. I guess I got really lucky.

Of course.

And you got a young handsome guy now.

[laughs]

So, teacher, when are you teaching?

Yeah, I should.

Oh, next time, should we do it at my place instead?

It's closer to your place too.

Hey… [scoffs] …um, come on.

You can't just invite me over to your place like that.

Is that a bit too much?

Then, what if we started dating?

Why do you keep…

Or wait.

Are we actually already dating?

[door opens]

Lee Jae-in!

What's this?

You broke up with me because you got a new girl?

No. I'm not the cheating type of guy.

Who are you?

What's going on between you two, huh?

You two talk.

I'm going to leave now.

-No-ah. -Hey!

Jae-in.

Where are you going?

[Jae-in] No-ah.

No-ah.

Call me Ms. Yoon.

Okay. Ms. No-ah.

[scoffs] Never mind.

It doesn't matter what you call me now, does it?

You're fired now.

Are you angry at me?

When did you break up with your girlfriend?

Two months ago. About the same time you did.

Hmm.

And you were totally fine with it?

Yeah.

I wasn't that sad actually.

The feelings weren't there anymore.

It's over, No-ah.

My feelings for you are gone.

Do you have any idea how selfish you sound?

What keeps a relationship going

isn't that first spark you felt, it's effort.

Have you even thought about how she must've felt coming all this way here?

How can effort ever turn into love?

I don't think that's love.

You're way too shallow.

And I just hate that.

That's not true.

And I'm not shallow.

[sighs]

Thank you so much for the ride.

I'll call you tonight.

Hi.

What's wrong?

[Ga-eul] Long time no see.

Have you been well?

What's going on?

Well, Ha-eun had to drop out last minute,

so I told Seung-jun, and…

Yeah, so Ga-eul insisted he wanted to do it.

How could you consider doing a wedding song without me?

It's Hye-ji's wedding.

I was really hurt, you know.

Hey, Ga-eul. You should… [whispers] …get lost.

-[chuckles] Mmm. -[sighs] Let's practice.

[Seung-jun] Okay. Since it's the first day,

let's just do a quick run-through and call it a night. Yeah.

Yeah. Sounds… Sounds good.

[Hye-ji exclaims]

-Hey. I'm going to go-- -[Seung-jun] Hey,

Ga-eul got a car with his signing bonus.

[Hye-ji] What?

-This is yours? -[Ga-eul] Yes.

[Hye-ji gasps]

Hop in, guys. I'll drop you all off.

Whoa. No way.

Let's go and stomp all over his brand-new seats.

-[gasps] -[Seung-jun] Let's go, let's go! Come on.

Whoa, nice car.

Hey, remember when Seung-jun drove his dad's car

and we all went to Gangneung?

[groans] Don't. Just thinking about that day…

We ran out of gas, couldn't find a station,

and called roadside assistance.

Yeah. It was bad enough that we were waiting in that boiling hot weather,

but then Ga-eul started singing in the middle of the road. [scoffs]

[laughs] You're right.

Yeah, someone even tossed him coins, remember?

That's right!

[Hye-ji] Wow. He's come a long way.

Well, I have my own place again.

I'm happy for you.

It's far away, but you can still see the Hangang River.

And there's a park in front.

A family of cats live there too.

I feel like the future we imagined together

has gotten closer.

[Ji-yoon] Your once blurry dream

is starting to come into focus.

Congratulations, Ga-eul.

Next time, I'll invite you over with the others.

You can drop me off over there.

Why? Let me just drive you home.

No.

I don't think this is a good idea.

Can't we at least stay friends?

We were friends for so long

before we even started dating.

I don't think I can do that,

not with you.

Drop me off here.

[phone buzzing]

[buzzing continues]

[sighs] If I answer now, I might end up lying.

MANAGER KANG SI-WOO

Maybe later.

I can tell him tomorrow.

[sighs]

[operator] Your call cannot be completed. You will be connected…

[line clicks]

[Si-woo] After I wrap up my day, I wait to hear from you.

It's become my favorite part of the day lately.

But it looks like that little joy of mine

is missing tonight.

I just hope everything is okay with you.

Sleep well.

Did you sleep well?

Yes.

I hadn't played the drums in a long time, so I was exhausted.

-Yesterday, I… -[Na-ri] Mr. Kang.

Should we prepare some drinks too?

Yes, please do.

Oh, and, Ms. Cha, could you please give me a hand?

Hmm.

[Soo-jin] This is the mock-up design based on the new Home-AI concept

proposed by the task force.

We've hidden the voice recognition module

and open-door sensors for a clean aesthetic.

Additionally, the camera is positioned at the top center of the unit,

while the screen remains on the upper-right door panel.

Well, it looks very nice and clean.

The exterior design hasn't changed much from before.

Yes. Our assessment for now is that the current placement and size of the screen

is still our best option.

Hmm.

Should we proceed with this then?

If we keep the current screen size,

it will be released as an ultra-premium model, right?

Yes, it most likely will.

Then how about we scale back the screen size

to lower the retail price?

[Soo-jin] Hmm…

If the screen is too small, it will look like a purely functional gadget.

I want this product to bring the Home-AI experience to more and more people.

That's why I'd like to lower the retail price.

Even if it means reducing the screen size.

Consumers these days care prioritize design elements over functional features.

They want their fridge to look like furniture, not a home appliance.

Well, I think promoting Home-AI should take priority.

We call it aesthetics, right?

We might just be making electronic appliances,

but it's still a value we must never sacrifice.

Yes, however--

Let's move on to the final mock-up.

Fine.

As the product planner, I wanted to explain my intent a bit more.

I thought your point came across clearly enough.

I don't.

I didn't get to explain everything because you cut me off.

Dragging out the discussion could lead to needless conflict.

When the mock-up is done, we'll discuss this again.

[sighs]

How could he just

cut me off like that without even letting me finish?

And he only listened to Ms. Choi.

[sighs] This is ridiculous.

Things like this happen all the time at work.

I know it's nothing, so why am I feeling so miserable?

[sighs]

[exhales heavily]

Oh, Ms. Choi.

Where's Mr. Kang Si-woo? Did he go somewhere?

Oh, well, he's probably in a meeting with the President.

Did something happen?

He just wasn't answering my calls. I wonder when he's back.

I'm not sure. He's been working late every day, so…

-[sighs] -[phone buzzing]

MANAGER KANG SI-WOO

All right, then. I'll reach out to him later.

Okay.

Oh…

You did great today.

Seeing you speak your mind so confidently was impressive.

Thanks to you, I noticed what I've been missing too.

I'll keep it in mind.

-[sighs] -[phone buzzes]

[Si-woo] It's been hard to catch you on the phone lately.

You are so pathetic,

Cha Ji-yoon.

[secretary] Mr. Kang Si-woo?

-Yes. -She's ready for you.

Thank you.

[Young-hun] Ms. Cha Ji-yoon?

Oh…

Mr. Lee Young-hun?

Yes.

Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you too.

Please sit down.

-Sure. -Yes.

[chuckles] So we finally meet in person.

I know, right.

The post you wrote really helped clear up the misunderstandings about Mr. Kang.

[chuckles] Thank you.

Ah. So you need Gen AI technology?

Ah, yes.

Uh, we'd like an ingredient recognition feature on the refrigerator.

Do you happen to have a project proposal?

-Uh, just a moment. -Sure.

-Here you go. -Thank you.

INGREDIENT RECOGNITION AND RECIPE GENERATION

Hmm.

This looks fun. [chuckles]

If you're able to return to work,

I wanted to ask you to start working on it right away.

Before another team snatches you up, you know.

[chuckles]

Um…

That sounds good. I will give it a shot.

Uh, well, In that case,

would it be possible to move up your return date a little?

Thing is, we're on a really tight schedule.

Sure.

I've actually been itching to get back to work anyway, so this is great.

I'll return right away.

[sighs] Thank you so much.

I look forward to working with you.

I look forward to working with you too.

-Well, take care then. -You too.

-Thank you. -Likewise.

CALLS MISSED - MANAGER KANG SI-WOO

[phone buzzes]

MESSAGE FROM SR. ASSOCIATE CHA JI-YOON

[Ji-yoon] Mr. Lee Young-hun has agreed to join the task force.

[sighs]

[line ringing]

Yes, Mr. Noh.

I have agreed to join the task force.

You know, I missed you all day long.

You saw me during the day though.

I meant outside of work.

We've been missing each other a lot lately.

That's because you're always so busy.

Were you very upset about earlier?

A little.

Well, no, very.

From now on, I'll put all personal feelings aside at work.

and treat you strictly as a team member.

I might even be tougher on you.

My mind seems to understand it,

but my heart doesn't.

I want to keep it a secret, but I hate that it is.

You seem so relaxed, while I'm the only one feeling anxious.

And things that never really bothered me before

just keep making me feel upset now.

These days, I can't focus on work.

Working out isn't so fun,

and I keep forgetting to take my supplements.

And if I don't get to speak to you before bed,

it feels like my whole day's ruined.

Like a teenager.

[chuckles] You do know how to coddle.

[groans]

I should whine more often.

As much as you want.

-Are you working tomorrow? -Hmm.

I threw a little tantrum at the CEO to have the day off tomorrow.

You really have become a teenager.

So, you wanna come over for some late-night snacks?

There they are, the brows of truth.

[laughing]

Mr. Kang, do you feel uncomfortable now that you're here?

Not at all. I'm comfortable.

I promise that I won't bite.

Just relax and feel at home.

How disappointing.

[chuckles]

Just a moment.

[phone buzzes]

[Ga-eul] Let's just keep things comfortable between us

at least until we're done with the wedding song.

I'll see you at practice tomorrow.

Ji-yoon.

Can you pull out of the wedding song?

What?

I guess it's too late to pull out now, isn't it?

Hmm.

Yes, I've already agreed to do it.

It's my best friend's wedding too.

Why, all of a sudden?

Well, there's a big sale at the supermarket tomorrow.

Oh.

Should I just tell him now?

No. Tomorrow.

So, should we meet after practice then?

Yes, of course.

By the way,

Ms. Choi came by earlier saying she couldn't reach you when she tried.

Did you two get to talk?

Yes.

What did she call you during that phone call?

"Mr. Kang Si-woo"?

Or was it "Si-woo"?

-The song… -The call…

Ooh! Oh, no!

-Ji-yoon! -Yes?

There aren't any towels in the bathroom.

Oh. Hang on one sec.

Do you want to come in?

Sorry?

Yes.

[romantic music playing]

MISSED CALL MANAGER CHOI SOO-JIN

MESSAGE FROM MANAGER CHOI SOO-JIN

[Soo-jin] Have you thought about the favor I asked over the phone?

[music continues]

[Hye-ji] You said you wouldn't.

You told me not to worry!

[Seong-min] You like her that much?

[Si-woo] She's too good for me.

[Soo-jin] Kang Si-woo, you've changed a lot.

Tell me. Something's up with Ji-yoon, right?

[Hye-ji] You said his ex-wife was your mentor.

[Ji-yoon] To be honest, it bothers me.

It seems that I lied to you.

[Ga-eul] I want you to stop seeing him.

[Ji-yoon] Why did you two divorce?

Whatever the reason,

is it something that I'll be able to handle?