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You're driving alone at night

You're driving alone at night

Deep in the silence But it doesn't mean you're lost

And I'll tell you what

We're on the train

I promise I'll be where you are

If any thought is against you

With you, I am starting over

We're learning to walk again

OUR UNWRITTEN SEOUL

I still find myself thinking about that moment.

Shoot.

Hyeon Sang-wol! I know you're here.

Come out now.

PRESENTS FROM AMERICA

Hey!

Sang-wol went to the rooftop a minute ago.

- Darn it. - The rooftop?

Don't "hey" us.

The moment when you, who devoured every book

and carried around a thick dictionary…

They're gone.

…chose to open the pages of my book,

pages no one had bothered to read.

There. "Sang-wol."

Lucky you. Ro-sa isn't in here.

Look.

It's okay. From now on, I'll read for you.

"Sangwol."

- "A term for frost and the moon." - The moment my foggy world…

- "The cold moon on a frosty night." - …became clear because of your voice.

If you hadn't opened my book then, maybe…

FAMOUS POET KIM RO-SA EXPOSED

…I would never have waited…

POEMS BY KIM RO-SA

…for someone else to read me.

EPISODE 10 READING YOU

Are you sure you'll be okay? Take a few more days off.

No, I'm good.

I have a lot to do.

Should I go instead?

I'll just say I got a haircut.

Wipe the sleep out of your eyes first.

I'm just worried.

Everyone will be gossiping again at work.

It's fine. My mind is clear now.

See you later.

You really don't want me to come with you?

What if that jerk is holding a grudge and is waiting for you?

He's probably too busy to wait around for me.

Sexual harassment?

Why is she bringing up something that's already been settled?

Ms. Yu was supposed to be transferred to the Childal branch.

But the person who filed the report can't be transferred.

She used the rule to her advantage.

Still, you were unfairly accused. Why do you have to switch teams?

They're acting like you're guilty when nothing's been settled.

It is what it is.

It's unfair, but rules are rules.

I'll be back once the investigation is over.

I know you'll be short-staffed while I'm away,

but hang in there.

But you just got back.

Here she comes.

Did she… just scoff?

Gosh. What the heck?

I heard you pressed charges against Mr. Park.

Did something happen?

No. I just finally did the homework I'd been putting off.

If you ever need help, please let me know.

It won't be right away,

but I plan to do the homework you gave me too.

Why the change of heart?

Did my sister ask you to?

You know she's not the type to ask for such a favor.

It was my decision.

So you're in this with me?

But I'll do it my way, at my own pace.

I don't want to lose a fight I already lost once.

Ta-da!

Here's a little thank-you for making the trip to the police station.

And this is a bribe for handling Mi-rae's lawsuit.

There's also a bagel.

Okay. Talk.

You can't just recklessly jump into a situation like that.

- You should've called me-- - Hey.

I can beat you in a fight easily.

Maybe you can, but that guy…

Beating him would still be a problem. Listen.

You should settle things with words or the law,

not with your fists.

What if you had really gotten hurt?

If they'd considered it assault, you could've--

I get it, mister. Just eat.

I won't do it again.

It's good, right?

What were you even doing there?

Were you on a stakeout or something?

Not at all.

Mom pushed me to come to Seoul, so I did,

and that's what I ran into.

I think she had a hunch.

Maybe it was some hidden maternal instinct.

So, you'll be staying in Seoul?

Yes, probably for a little while.

You said you felt like you didn't belong here.

What changed your mind?

I don't know.

I still don't have anything to do here.

Maybe it's because of Mom.

- Your mom? - Yes.

When I was living in Seoul without telling Mom,

I felt so uneasy and anxious.

But when she told me to go, I suddenly felt at peace,

as if I had gotten her permission or something.

Funny, right?

Since when do I need Mom's permission?

Maybe you just wanted confirmation, not permission.

That your mom's okay without you.

Why am I like this at 30?

Anyway, for the time being, get used to seeing me around.

What if… you wake me up crying again?

Hey. Aw…

Seriously?

I'm going to eat this.

What do you mean Mom's not doing well?

It's not that she's sick or anything,

but she doesn't have much energy and hasn't been eating.

So I was wondering when Mi-ji is coming.

Could she drop by, even just for a bit?

I think she'll eat something if Mi-ji's here.

That's not Mi-ji's responsibility.

If Mom's not eating, you should get her to do it.

You know how stubborn she is.

I thought she might listen to Mi-ji.

Mi-ji won't be around for a while. She's got something to do.

Okay.

Please take good care of her.

All right.

Your mom's not doing well?

Goodness gracious.

Why do you eavesdrop on people's calls?

You were talking loudly.

Where did Mi-ji go?

Seoul.

What? Why is she there?

Does she need to have a reason?

I told her to go and stay with Mi-rae.

Your mom's not doing well. Ask her to come back for a few days.

Like you said, I'm her daughter, and Mi-ji's just a granddaughter.

She deserves to live her own life.

What?

Moments like this remind me of the true purpose of education.

People do change.

Even you can grow as a person.

I'm so proud.

Are you making fun of me?

But shouldn't you at least drop by?

When old folks stop eating, that's serious.

You should get her to eat something.

You can't eat around someone you dislike.

Nothing goes down.

Who does she dislike? You?

Jeez.

Why would you think that? You're her daughter.

You don't get it.

I can't believe this is happening right after Mi-ji left.

Don't think like that. What are you, a teenager?

You're too old now. Go see your mom.

Fine. Let me get back to my business.

You're acting like a kid.

How much is it?

- It's 24,000 won. - Thanks for the meal.

- It's 24,000 won. - All right.

Here you go.

- Thanks. It was great. - Excuse me.

I forgot my glasses today.

- Okay. - Could you read something for me?

Sure!

You see the poetry book?

This article with the photo.

Let's see.

"Famous Poet Kim Ro-sa Exposed."

"The Talented Ms. Ripley Who Stole Someone's Entire Life."

"Kim Ro-sa, a poet loved for her warm lyricism,

is now suspected of being an imposter

living under the name of the late poet."

"An acquaintance from the late poet's orphanage

allegedly took possession of her building, royalties, and assets--"

It's nothing special. You can go.

Okay. Thank you.

FAMOUS POET KIM RO-SA EXPOSED

Is this true? You're not spreading false information, are you?

It's a suspicion based on facts.

Didn't you ask me to do whatever it takes?

But what do we gain by stirring up this mess?

Making noise in the media won't change the landowner's mind.

It doesn't look like she'll change her mind,

so I'm trying to change the owner.

Pardon?

How can we…

The late poet Kim Ro-sa left behind more than just a name.

There's the restaurant, assets,

and her only son.

They should all go back to the rightful owner.

Does the son want to sell the building?

His uncle does.

Kim Ro-sa's son is legally incompetent,

so even if he gets the inheritance, he still needs his guardian's consent.

His uncle volunteered to be his guardian.

An investigative TV show covering this issue is airing today,

so an official investigation will begin soon.

Taking legal action…

will probably be much faster than trying to change her mind.

RESTROOM

What were you talking about?

There's a sign saying they're hiring, so I asked.

But they want men because the job requires heavy lifting.

Have you always wanted to work in a restaurant?

Not at all. I just need to make money.

I have to do something while I'm here.

Then you don't need to rush to get a job.

There are more opportunities in Seoul than in Duson-ri.

You've done all kinds of part-time jobs, so you have a lot of options.

Do something you actually want to do.

Mm. Something I want to do?

Is there anything you're interested in, even just a little?

Do you like being a lawyer?

I wouldn't say I like it…

but I wanted to become one.

Why was that?

You did well in school. You could've become anything.

This feels like a law school interview.

At the interview, I said, "to pursue social justice,"

but if I'm being honest…

Because it's a good job?

Do I sound too shallow?

No, it is a good job.

But what if you suddenly couldn't work as a lawyer anymore?

Like, you couldn't work in law at all.

What would you do?

Is there anything you're interested in, even just a little?

Okay. I admit I asked a tough question to answer.

No, don't get me wrong. I'm just really curious.

I've never thought about anything else since I quit running.

Then let's try to find out together.

I'll think about what else I could do besides law.

Okay.

I did plenty of physical labor, though.

MURDERER STEALS POET KIM RO-SA'S IDENTITY FOR MONEY

Hello?

I'm Inspector Im Chae-rim

from the Seoul Western District Prosecutors' Office. Is this Kim Ro-sa?

Yes, this is she.

I'm calling because you didn't respond to our text.

We'd like you to come in for questioning regarding a criminal allegation.

Would you be available sometime this week?

A crime? What do you mean?

Numerous tips were received after the news report.

We're investigating allegations of identity theft--

POWER OFF

JOB POSTINGS

Come on.

CAREER ROADMAP

Why are you looking at job postings again?

We agreed to just read today.

Look.

Teen Career Guide. Finding Your Dream in Your Teens.

Career Coaching for Kids.

Just reading the titles makes me anxious.

Do you know what it feels like to start ten years late?

Don't judge by the titles. Just read them.

I picked out the good ones after reading them first.

What about you?

You said you were going to look for careers outside of law,

so what's this? "Why I Chose a Career in Law"? Seriously?

I couldn't answer your question last time.

Maybe that's why I'm hesitant about joining A&A.

I figured I should really think about it before I start officially.

Gosh.

You really live

a tiring, hardworking, but admirable life.

I'll just… keep doing things my way.

Wow!

They pay 150,000 won for a bioequivalence test? Amazing.

Why don't you try using an app? Where did you even find these?

Analog has its own special charm.

Print ads feel more…

desperate.

Like they really need me.

Digital ads need you just as much.

Don't be so stubborn.

I'll just…

What is it?

This…

seems to be about Ms. Ro-sa.

What?

POET KIM RO-SA ACCUSED OF IDENTITY THEFT

FILED A FALSE DEATH REPORT TO SEIZE ASSETS?

She had a baby and things were fine,

but then she suddenly disappeared.

My whole family searched the entire country for her.

But when my brother finally found them…

that woman killed him.

After filing her own death report, the ex-convict took the poet's name.

She put her friend's son in a psychiatric hospital

and lived as Kim Ro-sa for over 30 years.

The poet's life savings, the royalties from her best-selling poetry book,

and even the restaurant she ran to make a living…

The fake Kim Ro-sa took everything the real one left behind.

A publisher who had met her…

…thinking she was the real Kim Ro-sa, said…

Is this the place from the TV show?

- Must be. Why else would it be closed? - Oh my.

I ate here a few times.

- Gosh. I've got chills! - Really? Goodness.

- How could someone do that? - I know.

Should a criminal like her be allowed to run a restaurant?

Of course not.

Ms. Ro-sa.

Are you in there?

I don't think she's home.

What if she collapsed again and she's on her own?

- Should we call the police? - No. Ms. Ro-sa!

If you're home, please open the door.

Ma'am.

Ms. Ro-sa.

It's all over now.

Ms. Ro-sa!

This isn't just any case. It's a sexual harassment case.

If you want, you can take paid leave until the investigation is over.

Would you like to do that?

No.

Are you sure?

We've separated the other party from you,

but since it happened within the same department,

things might still get uncomfortable.

If I go on leave now,

everyone will think I'm running away from this.

I doubt that.

If you stay quiet and out of sight,

people don't believe you.

I'm already swamped,

and I still had to go to the police station.

What for? The harassment case?

You'll all get called in.

The whole department is a mess thanks to a nutjob.

What if…

something actually happened?

What do you mean?

It's not just any accusation. She pressed charges for sexual harassment.

Who would go that far just out of spite?

Didn't you hear what Mr. Park said?

She did it to avoid going to Childal. That incident was already over.

She just withdrew the complaint. Nothing was settled.

Something feels off.

What's gotten into you?

Mi-rae!

Se-jin?

I finally found you.

Did you just see that lane change?

I'm not great with stick shifts, but I'm actually a good driver.

How did you get to Seoul?

I drove my truck.

I nearly died three times on the highway.

Then what about this car?

Remember what you said last time?

That I wouldn't recognize you if I saw you in Seoul.

That stuck with me,

so I waited around Gwanghwamun for two days.

But I couldn't find you.

Everyone looked so similar, with their outfits and hairstyles.

So I figured it'd be faster for you to find me.

- That's why I brought this car. - You could've just called.

Mi-ji would've given you my number.

You think I didn't think of that?

That's why I wore sunglasses, out of embarrassment.

Don't you believe in chance encounters that feel like fate?

You have no sense of romance.

Why did you want to see me?

Jeez.

You left me hanging after saying you had something to tell me.

You even promised you'd let me know before going to Seoul.

Sorry. I had some things to deal with.

Looks like we both have a lot to say.

Can you make time for me tomorrow?

- You can talk now. - Come on. Just a day.

I came all this way, risking my life.

Let's just think of it as a one-day workshop

and spend a day together, okay?

Will you show up in this car?

Will you meet me if I do?

- No. Only if you leave it behind. - Okay.

Then we'll spend the entire day together.

Wait, the entire day?

You want me to bring this car?

See you in the morning.

This car is not supposed to be a threat.

When did driving cars like this one become a bad thing?

What's so funny?

So this is your usual look.

Let's go. We don't have much time.

Hello.

Gosh, Se-jin! Long time no see.

This is my business partner.

Nice to meet you.

- Here, take this. - No, I…

Take it. It suits you.

It's pretty.

- She got this to celebrate your opening. - Oh, right.

Thank you.

Mm! It's sweet.

This is my business partner.

Ah. Nice to meet you.

- Enjoy. - Thank you.

It's so good.

Jeez, who comes to a brewery and drinks Coke?

Enjoy, Mi-rae.

You seem to know all the owners wherever we go.

It's not that I know the owners.

My friends became the owners.

They were all office workers.

But now they're running their own businesses.

Ah, looks like things worked out for everyone.

Don't even get me started. Every time we drank,

they'd cry about why nobody stopped them from quitting their jobs.

Even that one was barely scraping by until last year.

The chocolate shop owner's first shop went under, so that is his second.

They're all amazing.

I wonder where they get the courage.

I know. Where does it come from?

I guess that's the thing.

They all started from the bottom,

so even if they hit rock bottom again,

they believe they can climb back up.

This really is a workshop.

You wanted me to see them.

Originally, I just wanted to show you what it means to throw money around.

But your reaction to the car wasn't great, so I switched gears.

You said you had no one in Seoul to give strawberries to.

I wanted you to meet some nice people.

Now that you've met them, put whatever you want on my tab.

Cheers.

I think I'm getting drunk.

Did you spike this?

I tried, but she's not eating.

Please convince your mom to eat.

Oh dear.

Look at you eating so well.

How about one more bite?

Hey.

What are you doing?

You're here.

Ok-hui's here.

A FLAVOR KIDS LOVE

Ok-hui.

Are you still mad?

Am I someone who's always angry?

Why did you butt in without telling me? That was unnecessary.

Jeez.

You butted into my business first. Is it only "unnecessary" when I do it?

I brought pine nut porridge. Feed her later.

Old people are just like babies when it comes to feeding them.

Try to get her to eat gently.

Maybe even smile while you're at it.

I've never even done that for my own kids. How can I…

Well, I've never raised a baby.

If I can do it, why can't you?

She wasn't like this before.

Haven't you heard that everyone turns into a child when they get old?

She's no exception.

Not my mom.

She didn't shed a tear when she got kicked out by my dad.

Instead, she yelled at me for not walking fast enough.

I'd never seen that expression on her face before.

But the thought of her hiding that expression all this time…

…makes me wonder what I've been resenting all my life.

You're lucky it's not too late.

I never got

much love from my mom either.

Those new clothes I got every season?

Jeez.

My mom thought I wasn't as good as my sisters,

so she always dressed me well to save herself the shame.

All my life, I'd been sidelined.

It wasn't until I met Ho-su's dad that I knew what it was like to be loved.

Once I felt that, I finally understood.

Gosh.

You have to be loved…

to know how to love.

Then, later on, this thought hit me.

"If…

I had loved my mom first…

would she have loved me back?"

It's too late for me, but not for you, Ok-hui.

Give her some love before it's too late.

Okay?

POET KIM RO-SA ACCUSED OF IDENTITY THEFT

That's way too detailed.

Who on earth…

Ho-su, come sit. Quick.

What's going on?

Did you get in touch with Ms. Ro-sa?

First, promise me you won't get mad.

Why would I…

Don't tell me you picked the lock.

That's illegal…

What is this?

SEOUL WESTERN DISTRICT PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE

The prosecutor's office?

Where did you…

I went through the trash.

I swear, I was just trying to see when she'd left the house.

Then I found this.

No, put it back.

And then what?

She threw it away without even knowing what it was.

If it's important, we should let her know.

Even if she threw it away,

that's theft, a violation of privacy, and illegal.

It's not the time to worry about legal stuff.

Does the law know that she can't read?

Does the prosecutor's office know?

Only we know.

She didn't ask us for help.

We don't exactly know what's going on.

I'm not sure if we should jump in--

Not everyone can ask for help.

Mi-rae didn't tell me about her situation either until I found out.

We have family, but Ms. Ro-sa has no one.

She probably doesn't even know how to ask for help.

Is it right to leave her alone just because she didn't say anything?

I'm going to start breaking…

that privacy law or whatever right now.

I'm reading it out loud to myself. This has nothing to do with you.

If you don't want to hear it, cover your ears.

"Regarding the criminal case

involving forgery of private documents, among other charges,

you are requested to appear at Prosecutor Ko Yeong-hak's office, Room 503."

"It is alleged that you used another person's name for your own benefit

- for a considerable period--" - Wait.

What's the prosecutor's name?

Ko Yeong-hak.

PROSECUTOR KO YEONG-HAK'S OFFICE

Sir, what brings you here?

Is Mr. Lee here right now?

Yes.

Sir, you can't go in.

It's fine.

Ho-su.

What brings you here?

Thinking about coming back?

Were you behind everything?

What exactly are you referring to?

You orchestrated the news articles and TV coverage.

And isn't Prosecutor Ko Yeong-hak, who's conducting the investigation,

your closest friend from law school?

Are you saying I pulled strings?

Without any grounds,

that's a dangerous thing to say.

Do you really have to go this far?

Rosa Restaurant…

is just one of the many cases you handle.

Why are you targeting someone with no family or friends?

Why are you so angry?

Did I fabricate a crime?

Ms. Kim Ro-sa… No.

Ms. Hyeon Sang-wol's wrongdoings are only now coming to light.

Sir!

Again, this is the problem with you.

Do you think the law applies differently to the poor or those without family?

Or are you blindly defending your client?

Then you should've done the same for Chairman Choi.

Do you…

really think Chairman Choi and Ms. Kim Ro-sa are comparable?

What makes them so different?

As lawyers, we should see them as equals.

By the way,

it's Ms. Hyeon Sang-wol, not Kim Ro-sa.

You should get your client's name right.

Are you okay? Ho-su.

If I'd known what kind of person you are, I wouldn't have come today.

I don't think I'll be coming back.

Ms. Ro-sa.

If you're home, please come out.

Ms. Ro-sa!

Hey, Ho-su.

KFMC was behind this.

They started the scandal because of the restaurant.

What does the restaurant have to do with it?

If the identity theft charges stand, the ownership could change.

In place of her son, who's in the nursing home,

they'll probably appoint a guardian they've already set up.

A guardian?

I'll call you back soon.

What do you mean I can't?

It's against our policy to take that type of payments.

I mean… I'm just trying to pay

for several months in advance. Why is that a problem?

Are you really his family?

What?

Ever since that show aired, we've been flooded with calls.

Someone claiming to be his family showed up the other day.

It's putting us in a really difficult position.

I… have my reasons.

If you could just let me pay in advance--

I'm telling you I can't. No matter how much you insist, I can't.

Why not?

It's not like she's asking for money.

What's the reason for saying no?

She said she has her reasons. Does she have to beg?

It's against our policy--

What policy? Does it even exist?

If it does, show me.

Why were you just standing there? That's not like you.

What do you know about me?

About you?

You shout, you argue, and you throw salt at people.

You're not the type to just stand there and take it.

You haven't done anything wrong--

Because that's who I really am.

Because I'm not Kim Ro-sa!

You must've heard it too.

When an uneducated orphan kills someone…

…this is what she gets.

That's just how it is.

Why should it be like that?

Who are they to punish you?

I've lied my whole life.

Then you should be punished for just that.

People shouldn't disrespect others like that.

You can come clean about the lies.

It sucks, but you can set things right.

I'll help you.

No one helps others for no reason.

That's the one thing I've learned in life.

Maybe you still have more to learn.

You only just met me.

Ms. Ro-sa.

Don't give up.

You never know what might happen.

Okay?

Wow.

I've never been to an observatory before.

Me neither.

I thought we should wrap up the day by looking at the stars.

I feel like we've been doing a lot of stargazing ever since we first met.

What was it you wanted to talk about?

Something about "that option."

It doesn't matter anymore. I heard you're going to the States.

I haven't decided yet.

How could you just disappear like that without even hearing me out?

Why are you undecided?

I haven't heard the details, but it seems like a good opportunity.

Because I haven't discussed it with my business partner yet.

I'm not the type to juggle two different things at once.

I wanted to look you in the eye,

talk things through,

and then decide.

So…

…have you made up your mind?

I didn't realize it until you asked…

but I guess I want to go.

You've made the right call.

Duson-ri isn't big enough for someone like you.

You should go back to where you belong.

What about you?

You haven't said what you're going to do.

I'll finish what I need to do on my end and then think about it.

I can't juggle two things at once either.

When you're done…

do you want to keep working with me?

But you're going to the States.

Yes. In the States.

…and even the restaurant she ran to make a living.

The fake Kim Ro-sa took everything the real one left behind.

Ma'am.

I need you to tell me which parts of the story are true

and which aren't.

It's not like they made it all up.

Even in a single case, there can be multiple perspectives.

But your side of the story matters the most to me.

So feel free to talk.

Gosh.

I don't even know where to begin…

I've never told anyone before.

And to you…

it might sound bizarre.

Um…

We're not here to judge your life.

We're here to help.

But to do that, as your lawyer, I need to know the whole story.

Ma'am.

It's okay.

Take your time.

My real name…

is Hyeon Sang-wol.

Ro-sa and I were very different.

Ro-sa was the neighborhood genius,

whereas I couldn't read…

even after finishing elementary school.

I'd learned the alphabet,

but for some reason, I just couldn't do it.

So I only worked jobs where I didn't have to read.

It was written right there on the envelope.

How could you not know there was money inside?

- I faced unfair situations… - The foreman said…

- …but I did my best to hide it. - …you were the last one at the office!

Where did you hide the money?

People forgave a thief…

- Forget it. - …but not being able to read…

You put the money back.

- …made you less than human. - If you can't, call the police right now!

What do you think you're doing?

Who are you?

Sang-wol, get up.

- Only Ro-sa knew everything… - Are you okay?

I'm sorry I came too late.

…and never let go of my hand.

Sorry.

The autumn leaves Have had their moment

-And now, everywhere I walk -Okay, smile.

The ground is soft

- One, two. That's lovely. - With freshly fallen leaves

"Plum Blossoms in Winter."

-I'm only renting this house - The book she read…

The yard is filled with

-Six or seven kinds of trees - The first poem she wrote…

Persimmon, jujube

-Cherry, and grape for fruit - Even the meaning of my name…

-And lilac, rose - Ro-sa read them all to me.

-And wisteria for flowers -Next person!

Smile. One, two…

One more!

Are you two sisters or friends?

We're twins!

No wonder you look alike.

All right, then.

- Isn't this fun? - One, two…

APRIL 12, 1974 RO-SA AND SANG-WOL

Hey!

- What? - You should've called me.

- Goodness. - My gosh.

Let's have some steamed buns.

We lived together after we left the orphanage.

Mm! It's so good.

Those were good times.

When it was just the two of us,

- nothing felt wrong. - Eat some more.

KIM RO-SA

Are you insane? Why are you burning this?

What's wrong?

She's burning the poem you wrote, Ro-sa.

I told her she could. I already memorized it.

Let's go.

I'm sorry.

I only realized that…

once others started moving in with us.

- Cheers! - Cheers.

- Cheers! - We have so much to eat.

Ro-sa, your poetry…

lacks the current zeitgeist.

If you just want to write pretty lines,

- then write children's poems. - I agree.

What felt natural to us…

I guess so.

…seemed flawed to the rest of the world.

That's why…

I like Ro-sa's poems.

Wait. What's going on here?

- What do you think? - What's between you two?

- Nothing's going on. - Hey…

- It's not nothing. Have a drink. - No.

I'm not letting it go until you tell us!

I was the one who was flawed.

To me, Ro-sa was…

That night, I left the house.

Nothing would be flawed once I was out of the picture.

Ro-sa begged me not to go,

but I couldn't even tell her why. I just ran away.

- Thank you. Goodbye. - Sang-wol! Take this to the table!

Just a moment! Next customer, please come in.

Ice pops!

I wandered wherever my feet took me

and ended up working at a restaurant.

- Sang-wol. - Yes?

- I learned the recipe back then. - Come here.

Two spoons.

- No one wanted chicken giblets. - One spoon of soy sauce,

half a spoon of doenjang and gochujang.

- So I could always get my share. - Good.

I couldn't help myself…

so I called Ro-sa just once.

Ro-sa?

She moved after getting married. Haven't you heard?

I figured as much.

Ro-sa always…

wanted a family.

Years passed.

I went to Seoul on an errand…

- It's good, right? - So good.

…and ran into her by chance.

- Thanks. Come again. - Thank you.

- I should take a look at this. - Go ahead.

Can I get two steamed buns?

- Two? - Yes.

Let me get you the warmest ones.

Ro-sa?

Are you Ro-sa?

Sang-wol.

How long has it been?

I heard you married Jong-su! Now you have a child?

Let's go somewhere warm and catch up…

Ro-sa was being abused.

Even when she was pregnant.

She blamed herself until the day she died,

thinking her child's condition was her fault.

Did you report it?

Did you not go to the police?

Back then,

if you ran to a station begging for help,

they'd tell you to listen to your husband and send you home.

All of their friends took his side.

With no family to turn to,

Ro-sa endured it all alone with no support.

I took her and the child and ran away.

Things were good for a while.

I'd come back from work,

and Ro-sa would be waiting with the baby.

But misery…

isn't something you can cut off that easily.

Damn you.

- Shit. - What are you doing?

Damn it!

I never liked you from the start.

Mommy!

Take Yeong-ho and leave.

What?

I killed Cha Jong-su.

What are you saying?

Sang-wol.

Get a grip, Ro-sa.

You have to raise Yeong-ho.

While I was in prison, Ro-sa suffered even more.

People judged her for siding with a woman who killed her husband.

Her in-laws cut ties with her.

She raised a child with special needs on her own.

She even sold her poems for next to nothing just to get by.

The real problem started after I was released.

Ro-sa's occasional publishing work didn't bring in enough to support us.

I had to work,

but word got out that I was a murderer.

No one would hire me.

Ro-sa.

That's when Ro-sa suggested it.

Sang-wol,

let's go to Seoul.

Somewhere no one knows us,

where we can start over.

So, that was when you started using her name?

Whenever I needed a name for anything,

I used Ro-sa's.

Because I had a criminal record.

Getting a family register, or opening a bank account…

For anything that needed a name, we used hers.

After a few years of scraping by,

we finally managed to save enough

to buy a two-story house that that was listed at a low price.

TITLE DEED GRANTEE: KIM RO-SA

We'll run a restaurant on the first floor

and live on the second.

It's just down the stairs,

so we can take Yeong-ho back and forth easily.

What will you name the restaurant?

Kim Ro-sa.

Come on.

It should sound like a real restaurant.

Then Rosa Restaurant?

Rosa Restaurant?

Why does life always take something away…

- Do you like it? - …whenever it gives you something?

Look at this.

Ro-sa, are you okay?

- She had cancer. - Why is no one coming here to help her?

- By the time she saw a doctor… - Hang in there.

…it was already too late to do anything.

You're not well. Where did you go all alone?

I admitted Yeong-ho.

What? Did you really leave him at that place?

You can't run the restaurant and look after him by yourself.

Why would I be by myself?

Stop talking about dying and get treatment.

This is a death report form.

- Ro-sa. - Listen to me.

When I die…

report my death as Hyeon Sang-wol's,

and you live as Kim Ro-sa.

Are you crazy?

How could I live under your name?

How could I live as you?

Then what about Yeong-ho?

Besides me, the only family he has is Cha Jong-su's family.

And you know they don't care about what happens to him.

When I die,

they'll take him for the money and abandon him without a second thought.

So please…

live as me.

I'm begging you.

TITLE DEED GRANTEE: KIM RO-SA

These are the things Ro-sa left behind.

I don't know what's written on them, but I thought they might help.

PROOF OF ADMISSION: CHA YEONG-HO SEVERE INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY

PUBLISHING RIGHTS AGREEMENTS

GIFT DEED

If you're reading this letter,

it means Sang-wol has finally found someone to confide in,

or she's desperate enough to hand this over.

I sincerely hope that you're someone with a kind heart.

Life is like poetry.

From a distance, it looks like an indecipherable code,

but if you look closely with a heart willing to understand,

only then will you see the meaning within.

I spent my whole life trying to define Sang-wol and me with a single word.

But each word felt either too grand or too small.

I never found the right one.

Still, you can define who Hyeon Sang-wol is

in just three syllables.

What will you name the restaurant?

Kim Ro-sa.

Kim Ro-sa.

With that foolishly kind heart of hers,

she took all the bad so I could have only the good.

All her kindness is held within the three syllables of my name.

I held onto everything for a while because the world is harsh and cold.

But everything in my name truly belongs to Sang-wol.

Now I hope that she can finally let go of the lies

and reclaim what's hers.

NOTARIZED WILL TESTATOR: KIM RO-SA

TESTATOR: KIM RO-SA NOTARY: ATTORNEY AN HYEON-MIN

Please,

look upon this lonely yet kind soul

as you would read a poem.

Ms. Sang-wol!

It's me, Ho-su!

Please open the door just for a second.

Okay.

I came to read it for you.

- What? - I'll read it for you.

This will fix everything.

What?

We have one strategy.

We'll admit to the identity theft charges.

Right away? We're not fighting it?

There's no need. We have this.

This is the will Kim Ro-sa wrote before she died.

It's notarized and legally binding.

We admit that she's been living under Ms. Kim Ro-sa's name,

but since all the assets were already gifted to her,

it's hard to say she profited from the identity theft.

According to the publisher,

she pretended to be the poet until recently.

Wasn't that to take advantage of royalties and other earnings?

All income earned as a poet

was donated in full to the deceased's alma mater, HNU,

with Ms. Hyeon contributing her own funds as well.

Those are also included in the gift deed.

CERTIFICATE OF DONATION KIM RO-SA

DONATION RECEIPT - DONOR: KIM RO-SA RECIPIENT: HANKUK NATIONAL UNIVERSITY

We just met your friend and admitted to the charges.

I was wondering how that would go. Thanks for calling.

Things won't go as you want them to.

I called to tell you that.

Hi, please have one.

Hello.

Hi, thank you for your hard work.

Hello. Thanks for everything.

- What brings you here? - Hi, please have one.

You know the Kim Ro-sa Scholarship here at HNU

that's been around for 20 years?

Hello.

You received the Kim Ro-sa Scholarship in college, right?

That would be great. Thank you.

DONATION STATEMENT

The claim that they were a happy family comes only from the brother-in-law.

The poet was a victim of serious domestic violence,

even while she was pregnant.

Those people refused to look after her son,

using his disability as an excuse.

I don't understand why they've waited until now to step up.

It seems like they're after the deceased's inheritance and other benefits.

IF YOU BADMOUTHED HYEON SANG-WOL, REFLECT ON YOURSELF

- Hello. Here it is. - Thank you.

Good luck!

Are you okay?

Should we go in a little later?

No.

We can't be late.

Today will probably be the last day of questioning.

No matter how things turn out, we'll handle it together, just like now.

Don't worry too much.

Hey, Ho-su!

PROSECUTION SERVICE

Wait, take this!

Here.

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

What are these?

They're petitions.

It's from students who received the Kim Ro-sa Scholarship.

They wrote them after hearing about you.

I'll read them all to you later.

So good luck, and do your best in there.

So that's how it went.

All right. I'll tell her.

What did they say?

Suspended indictment.

- It's a good thing. - Ms. Sang-wol!

You've made it through.

I had a good feeling about today. I had this dream last night,

and as soon as I woke up, I looked up the interpretation.

It said it was a lucky dream!

But I didn't want to jinx it,

so I couldn't even tell you, and I kept it…

All right. Calm down. I'll get you some water.

- No, I… - Let me.

- I'll get it. - I…

This is amazing.

Listen. Here's what I dreamed last night.

I was fighting a tiger.

Bare hands. No weapons.

But the tiger didn't use its teeth either, and stood up out of the blue,

took a boxing stance, and threw the first punch at me.

I took the punch. And guess what?

On the day you closed my book and left…

…Ro-sa, you said to me…

Don't leave me behind.

How can I live without you?

You'll meet…

…good people.

There's no one else.

You're all I have.

You'll meet them.

It might take a while, but one day,

you'll meet people who will read you…

for who you are.

It specifically said I'd win a lawsuit.

It's a suspended indictment, not a win.

Whatever. You should go and buy a cake. Let's have a party.

It might take a while…

Sweet potato cake, maybe?

- …but one day… - Let's ask her.

…you'll meet people who will read you for who you are.

Everyone loves sweet potato cake in Duson-ri.

- Let's see who wins. - Fine.

- Ms. Sang-wol. - Ms. Sang-wol.

Do you prefer sweet potato or strawberry?

For cake.

- Strawberry. - I told you!

RING

Hello.

Hello?

Hello? Hello?

Why aren't you coming in?

Is something wrong?

I need to take this call real quick.

Would you still know this

Would you ever come?

Would you still hear me?

The voices in my heart

YU MI-RAE - YU MI-JI

I'm calling from the hospital.

Are you Ms. Kang Wol-sun's daughter?

We're from the Fair Trade Commission.

We're investigating the Sihan Construction case, so please cooperate.

More importantly, you're here now.

That must mean you're ready to respond to my offer.

I want to see things through to the very end here.

You're sick again, aren't you?

Let me see if you have a fever.

I'm just a bit tired.

Let's meet up tomorrow.

What should I do now?

You mean there's nothing I can do until things get worse?

Here's what I dreamed last night.

I was fighting a tiger.

Bare hands. No weapons.

But the tiger didn't use its teeth either, and stood up out of the blue,

took a boxing stance, and threw the first punch at me.

I took the punch. And guess what? It was soft.

And it didn't hurt. Total kitty punch.

So I grabbed it by the scruff,

slammed it down, and beat it up.

So you hit an animal?

Yes.

Uh… But it was a really mean tiger.

Like the uncle from The Lion King.

Right. The lion, I mean, tiger.

So it was a lucky dream?

That's the thing.

I looked it up, and it's not just any lucky dream.

It specifically said I'd win a lawsuit.

You shouldn't get ahead of yourself.

It's a suspended indictment, not a win.

Whatever. You should go and buy a cake. Let's have a party.

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