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Who on earth are you?

Who is he? Do you know him?

Whoa... Gong Yeon Su!

You kept saying feelings were what mattered, and now you've moved on already?

That's enough.

Who does this punk think he is?

Who do you think you are...

Wow, you're pretty quick, huh?

Just you wait. My clothes are uncomfortable right now.

It's not like that. Stop it.

Are you coming over, or should I come to you?

- Whatever you want. - Whatever I want? Okay.

Jeez...

Good thing I wore these today.

You're so dead!

- I told you to stop! - Stop telling me to stop!

I've held back for over a year because you kept telling me to stop.

You think that was easy for me? It wasn't!

You're the selfish one.

Your precious chastity matters way more to you than our love.

Yeon Su, can we talk this out?

Shut your mouth.

I don't want to talk to you anymore.

After all this time, you come back just to say what?

"Let's sleep together"?

So this is who you really are.

Get lost.

I said get lost!

How did you find my house?

I spoke with Ms. Jang about the samples.

Oh.

Then...

So is sex really that important to men?

It's not just men.

It's important regardless of gender.

Even so, it shouldn't come before feelings, should it?

Why not?

If you like someone more after sex,

it's because of physical satisfaction.

That just means they want to sleep with you again.

It doesn't mean we've connected emotionally.

Falling for someone over great conversation or shared interests is acceptable,

but it's impure to grow closer because you're sexually compatible?

Sex is just another form of communication.

It's not the same as ordinary communication.

You can talk to anyone, regardless of age,

but you can't have sex with just anyone.

That's why you have to be careful.

And for me, that care ends with marriage.

Well... If you see sex as the result of love,

I can respect that.

But I hope you understand that for others,

it can be the beginning or an assumption.

In that context, over a year is by no means a short time.

Are you taking his side?

I'm saying people communicate in different ways.

Aren't you leaving?

I'm about to.

- What's wrong? - Nothing.

I threw my back out for a bit.

What did you say?

Well, I'm fine, so you can go.

Really, go ahead. You can leave.

But...

No, really. I'm totally, totally fine.

Okay, then...

[Parking Notice]

[Episode 3]

Pick one.

Either cover your face or hold me.

I'm worried someone in the neighborhood might see us.

Why'd you suddenly throw a roundhouse kick?

I used to be really good at it.

What is it?

I thought it was my mom.

Let's hurry and go.

Yeon Su?

I'm screwed.

Even so, it's already dark out!

And you're clinging to a man like that?

She said she was hurt.

Hurt, my foot!

Godal, where's your family originally from?

Is your family name Dokgo?

Yes, my last name is Dokgo, first name Dal.

And my ancestral home is Howon.

Howon?

You make such a good impression.

That slightly prominent cheekbone suggests he's a man of action.

I heard you have a business.

What kind of company do you run?

Mom! Why are you asking him that?

Good grief.

Don't shut it.

Oh, well...

I run a company that sells toys.

Toys?

Like toys kids play with?

Well, technically, they're adult toys...

- Jeez. - That startled me.

Well...

Exercise equipment, you could say.

Oh, exercise?

Exercise is good.

They say muscle strength matters more than your pension these days.

Maybe we should get one too.

Dear, let's get one for you too.

Why would we buy two?

We can just share it, Mother.

Good idea.

She is always so thrifty.

But running a business at your age can't be easy.

That's impressive.

Well, I'd better get going.

Oh, okay. By any chance,

do you like cheonggukjang?

Pardon?

When you live alone, you must miss your mom's cooking.

Make sure you eat properly.

Come visit anytime you miss a home-cooked meal.

Thank you. I'll enjoy it.

Then, I'll get going.

Should I make him samgyetang next time?

Just hang in there. Done.

Excuse me, ma'am. Open your eyes.

Hurry up. Start debriefing.

Auntie,

can we skip today?

I'm so exhausted.

Why were you clinging right to that blind date guy's side

late at night?

- I... - Yeah.

broke up with my boyfriend.

I was getting back at that punk, and this happened.

Oh, jeez.

You threw a roundhouse kick again, huh?

He only came by for work, and got caught up in it.

Work?

- Come a little closer. - Why? What is it?

He is the CEO of the company I just started working for.

- What? Your... - Shh!

So you are saying... your blind date

is the CEO of an adult toy company?

Wha... what are the odds of

perfect yin and yang harmony is this?

Why'd I have to get caught in that situation?

Hey,

get a grip.

He's crossed our threshold.

Then that means the next step is meeting the parents.

Oh, this is driving me crazy.

You can do well today, right?

Hey, can you hear it? That's the sound of money rolling in.

Today, we'll present our analysis

of current trends in the adult toy market,

Loand's brand vision,

and our new product, Dreaming.

Loand was founded on the principle of self-care.

A brand that respects both body and mind.

That's our vision.

Loand's new product, Dreaming,

is built around the idea of a bedtime routine that embraces you.

Its significance lay in redefining sex as a part of everyday life,

rather than something deviant or transgressive.

We aim to promote a positive image of sexual lifestyles

and lead the way toward a healthier culture.

But why bother when personal privacy...

Protecting personal privacy

doesn't mean we have to be secretive about it.

I've done some marketing myself, so I know.

This business makes more money because it stays in the shadows.

I don't see why you'd want to bring it into the mainstream.

Bring that over here.

And the packaging is too conservative.

How are people supposed to know what they're buying?

Frankly speaking,

you need some sexy images to sell this stuff.

We aim to avoid the commodification of sex.

Without unnecessary stimulation, we can...

This industry should stay in its lane.

Let's keep the fun in the shadows

and enjoy the benefits in the open.

Okay?

Understood.

Wait.

What are you doing right now?

I don't think I need to

explain our vision to people

who don't share it.

Seriously?

Oh, okay.

Good. Well done.

We might lack money, but we still have our pride!

Let's revamp our entire brand marketing strategy.

We'll sharpen our concept and shut people like him up for good.

Oh, great work today, sir.

Later on,

I'll take you to a really good pufferfish restaurant sometime.

Have a good evening.

Jeez. A pufferfish restaurant, my foot.

Do they think they're the only investors out there?

Did I give him my business card earlier? Just a moment, please!

Just a moment.

Brand marketing...

Think.

Come up with something.

You're the Horizon.

["Dreaming" Launch Concept Proposal]

Sacredness!

Sex is sacred.

Sex with someone you love is valuable and meaningful.

Wow, jeez...

I should've said this back then.

Just you wait.

I'm not done yet.

The opinion column goes up tomorrow, right?

Yes.

I've got another juicy topic lined up this week.

What is it?

"Can you be friends with benefits with an ex?"

Here it is! This is my chance.

The comments are gonna be wild.

I could, as long as neither of us is dating anyone.

I could too.

If the chemistry was that good, why not?

Still, definitely not with an ex.

What about you?

For me...

absolutely not.

Because sex is sacred.

Some people say it's a form of communication.

But I think that communication only becomes meaningful and valuable

when it's with someone you love.

Friends with benefits with an ex without love?

That's completely impossible for me.

Even without love, it can still bring comfort and fulfillment.

The emotional fulfillment you get from meeting up after a long time,

sharing a meal, and catching up

can come from sex too.

Then you can just have a meal and catch up.

Why take it as far as friends with benefits?

If both people genuinely want it,

I don't see why they should say no.

Aren't you just dressing up the crude desire to have some fun

as being "cool"?

It's not like wanting to have some fun is a mortal sin.

That's exactly how ethics, common sense,

and morality fall apart.

The world looks dark and gloomy

because you insist on seeing it through prejudiced eyes.

Take off those glasses of prejudice and have a proper look.

You'll see that the so-called vulgar world

is actually far more serious and beautiful than you think.

As long as both are satisfied and happy, who cares who it's with?

Right?

Sex with someone you love is complete.

While sex with a casual partner is easy and fun.

Right?

It's so sweet and lovely.

Wait, are those two casual partners?

Hey, you're there to work. Just give up on him.

But he keeps making these subtle digs at me.

And, above all, he's just so obnoxious.

Every time he opens his mouth, he starts showing off.

He has plenty to brag about. He's tall, capable, and handsome.

And apparently his family is loaded.

Someone I know at a PR firm told me.

Rumor has it that this CEO is really good at putting women to sleep.

- What is that supposed to mean? - Jeez, why is your comprehension so bad?

Do you think he sings them lullabies?

He leaves women utterly blissed out.

Women?

- Are you sure they're women? - Who else would they be, men?

Didn't you have another plan? Where is it?

A blind date in Nonhyeon-dong.

A younger guy.

Go ahead. I need the bathroom.

Anyway, good luck, Gong Yeon Su!

I'm off.

Women?

I'm getting married before you!

I was wondering when you'd give it to me.

So you're finally tying the knot.

Hey, congratulations.

Even if you're busy, you have to come, okay?

I'll see if I can make it.

How's business these days?

Is he still running that business?

That adult toy business or whatever?

You punk...

you should just join your father's company by now.

Still giving him trouble, huh?

Still, you lasted longer than I expected.

Thought you'd quit halfway through.

Oh, yeah? Why's that?

Well, in Korea, running an adult toy company

doesn't exactly have the best image.

Hey, by the way, Dal,

I've been meaning to ask you something.

Why adult toys, of all things?

It's fun. Sex toys.

Just like you started a secondhand marketplace,

I'm in the sex toy business.

But are those businesses really comparable?

Some people don't buy secondhand goods.

Who hasn't bought something secondhand?

I haven't.

I don't like things other people have handled.

But does anyone here not have sex?

Anyone who doesn't masturbate?

Anyone without sexual fantasies?

There's a market for it.

People just don't have the courage to enjoy it.

I'd better get going.

Even if I can't make it, I'll be sure to send a wedding gift.

[Pickup location, Requesting a driver within 15 minutes...]

I guess you had dinner plans.

Yes, I came to have dinner with my senior.

Thank you.

Get in.

There must've been an accident.

Traffic's awful.

Wow, the fall colors are amazing!

Are those ginkgo trees?

Those things stink, though.

It's always been like this.

Sorry?

I've heard all these reactions since I started the business.

I'm used to them by now.

I've gotten better at handling them without shame too.

I see.

You should've opened the most expensive bottle of wine before you left.

Let's go once traffic clears.

By the way, can I ask you something?

Sure.

Well...

you said sex doesn't necessarily have to involve love.

Have you ever been in love?

You haven't, have you?

So I don't have sex,

and you don't have love?

It's not that I don't have love.

I've simply chosen not to pursue it.

Love is just another part of sexual desire.

Ultimately, it's an emotional illusion created by humans.

I think wasting time and energy on all those emotions is inefficient.

So you're saying all of humanity lives under an illusion?

Well, I'm not saying that's necessarily a bad thing.

People have to believe love exists,

so they'll marry, reproduce,

and uphold social order.

Wow...

Wow, that's really...

Never mind.

What's the point of having this conversation with you?

We're complete opposites.

Why draw such a hard line between us?

You never know what might happen between us.

I know exactly what I like.

As for me, I hate rainy days, prefer soju to beer,

and I believe that love is real.

Above all, feelings come before physical desire.

Will the world end if I have a beer and sleep with you

on a rainy day?

Sleep with me? You?

What's wrong with you?

You couldn't even kiss me, let alone sleep with me.

What makes you think I can't?

Because... we're just too different.

It's fine. I understand.

What if I do it?

Can you handle it without backing down?

Why would I back down?

You can't do it anyway.

Stop acting tough.

Let's go home. It's cold.

Why are you turning away?

You said you wouldn't back down.

All animals with distinct males and females engage in mating.

It's how they produce offspring.

But humans engage in sex in ways that set us apart from other animals.

The pleasure of romance and sex

is felt in the brain, not the genitals.

All human sensations are processed by...

This crazy brain, seriously...

Jeez.

It's estimated that humans have sex over 2,000 times in their lives.

Huh?

What?

People have sex over 2,000 times in their lives?

Wow, I'm really dragging down that average.

Sex is a social...

Wait, when did I start eating these?

Oh, my!

- Auntie! - Ugh! You...

- When our heart rate and blood flow increase, - Hey! Turn it down, turn it down!

our bodies...

- Did you call me? - No, I didn't.

- Really? - I-I didn't call you.

What was that noise, then?

Make some noise when you come in.

I did, I did, I did! I did make some noise.

Turn it back on. This was interesting.

Whatever.

Hey, I've never seen you this focused

since the college entrance exam.

There's something going on here.

What are you talking about?

I've seen people go from hating something to becoming obsessed with it.

A malatang hater becomes addicted to malatang.

A cilantro hater becomes obsessed with cilantro.

- Get out! Get out! - You...

- You hated sex so much, - Auntie, please be quiet!

- and you'd become a sex fanatic. - Quiet! Auntie! Quiet!

Auntie, quiet!

I was really surprised.

Should I...

try it...

or not?

Stop, stop.

Please.

Please...

Please!

No...

No!

Please, stop thinking about it!

May I take your order?

We have a new drink. You should try it.

It's a soda topped with cotton candy.

It's called Cotton Kiss.

[KISS]

Just an Americano, please.

It's really sweet and delicious. Cotton Kiss.

An Americano, please.

- Triple shot. - Alright.

Please wait a moment.

Sorry...

Oh, Yeon Su.

- Hello. - Perfect. Let's go up together.

You're having an espresso, right?

Yeah.

And I'll have this.

- Cotton Kiss. - I'll head up first.

Yeon Su, you forgot your coffee.

Thank you.

Coffee delivery.

Oh, I have my coffee...

Huh?

You left it behind earlier.

Come to think of it, you do drop things a lot.

I'm sorry.

It's okay. I'm good at picking things up.

[The Temperature of Love and Body Language] Here. Take one each.

What's the event this time?

An exhibition.

You should take one too, Yeon Su.

An exhibition?

Sometimes the company gets tickets for performances and exhibitions.

Alright, shall we talk about our Halloween event?

- Sure. - Let's do something fun

instead of the usual coupons and discounts.

How about a pumpkin-themed package?

Pumpkin colors with some spooky glow-in-the-dark ghosts.

Hey, that's the most predictable idea ever.

Sexy ghosts?

[Kiss] Hmm...

Why?

- Why on earth? - Sexy witches?

Boo.

How about using the opinion column?

"Can You Give Your Partner a Sex Toy for Halloween?"

Pick a winner from the comments.

Not bad!

[Kiss] Yeah, not bad.

Then why did you kiss me? You're gay!

But...

He has really pretty ears.

Ms. Gong?

Ms. Gong?

- Ms. Gong? - Yes.

Wait... Kiss? Why is everything about kissing?

Well... That's...

Kiss...

Can I have a taste of it?

Cotton... Kiss.

This?

I should've gotten this earlier.

I've been curious about the taste.

Wow! It's sweet.

Want to trade?

Oh, sure.

- Yum! - Ms. Gong Yeon Su?

Let's talk for a moment.

I called you here because I have something to say.

- First... - Let me go first.

I mean...

About what happened yesterday, I'm really...

Darn it, even his eyes are pretty.

I'm really thrown off.

How should I put it?

I'm just standing there, and someone...

He's sexy.

It feels like...

Well... Someone suddenly hurls a rock at me.

I said you could,

but who actually takes me up on it? That's how it feels.

Anyway, I was... flustered.

No, I'm offended.

Are you finished?

Yes.

- For now. - Then let me say my piece.

I'm considering terminating our contract with your company.

Huh? Wait.

Isn't that a bit unfair?

I'm not done talking.

You kissed me first,

and now that you can't handle it, you're firing me?

Wow. You're not Dokgo Dal. You're a maverick who does whatever you want?

You really do whatever you please!

I'd like to amend the contract.

- What? - Not just the new product.

I want you to handle marketing for the entire Loand brand.

I think revamping the brand image should come before promoting the new product.

The VP agrees with me.

The terms for such changes are in the contract.

Check them and let me know.

I... I see.

- Alright. - Then I'll take my leave.

This is driving me crazy!

So, did she agree to review the new contract?

Yeah.

But I'm not sure she'll go through with it.

Of course, she will. Why wouldn't she?

It's brand marketing.

By the way, isn't Gong Yeon Su kind of cute?

What's cute about her?

Well, she's not exactly the type who fits our company.

But I think it's cute how she keeps bustling around

trying to make something happen.

It's her job. Of course, she's going to try.

She's just doing her job. What's cute about that?

She seems so capable, but she's kind of a klutz too.

Was she like that when you went on your blind date?

I don't know.

Don't be so prickly. Try to get along with her.

If she runs off because of you again,

I'm disappearing and touring Europe.

Just drink.

Ma'am, could I get some garlic in a small dish?

- Sure. - Minced, please.

Thank you.

Who eats sundae gukbap while dieting?

It's my cheat day.

Oh, thank you.

Pour me one too.

W-What?

What's going on? You're drinking on a weeknight?

Here.

Did something happen?

- Auntie. - Yeah.

I kissed someone.

Oh, this garlic's good.

It's practically gold.

Garlic prices are through the roof.

Ki...

Kiss?

Hey, what? Wow...

You join a progressive company, and now you're radical, huh?

Wow...

Wait, but who was it?

Your blind date?

I think

that blind date guy

is your malatang.

But, where did you...

No, I mean, how did it happen?

No, wait.

Was it good?

Oh, I don't know! I don't know!

It was good, huh?

Look at you. Must be nice.

I told you it wasn't.

Seriously, this is driving me crazy...

Do you keep thinking about it because you liked it?

Do your toes tingle, and do you feel all itchy inside?

Are you going crazy?

It was a kiss with no feelings involved.

If there's no feeling, your body can't react.

Besides...

He is gay.

What are you saying?

Hey, speak up. I can't hear you.

He is gay.

He likes men, not women!

What? Ga...

Gay?

[New messages]

[New messages]

[Ja Hee: Guess you're busy. Got plans today? Si Hyun: Have you been busy lately?]

[Messages deleted]

[Gong Yeon Su: Where does your horizon lie?]

[Happy Birthday]

Isn't that Nam Su?

- Where? - I thought I saw him on the screen just now.

No way.

A kid who's supposed to be studying... why would he be at a concert?

It's more refreshing than I expected.

Let's try it on my shoulders.

[The Temperature of Love and Body Language]

They're really tense.

It's less crowded than I expected, huh?

Yeah, it's not exactly a place families visit on weekends.

See? I'm the only one for you, right?

[The Temperature of Love and Body Language]

Mr. VP...

What?

They're here together?

Well,

it's the weekend, so they must be on a date.

Let's not be third wheels.

I'll just leave.

Yeon Su!

Oh, you came to see it today too?

If I'd known, we could've come together.

Oh, no!

I've seen it all,

and I was just about to leave.

But the tour starts from here.

Oops, I must have gone backward!

Since you're here, look around a bit more.

It will be fun to see it together.

- Let's go. - Alright.

Snow falls behind the man's head,

while flowers bloom behind the woman.

I wonder what it means.

Maybe they loved each other

from winter until spring came.

That makes sense.

Love is like the seasons.

What do you think, Dal?

The man's eyes are open,

but the woman's are closed.

He's so bored he's staring into space,

while she's lost in her own fantasy.

One side is frozen, the other blooming.

It represents how they feel about each other.

This isn't love. It's a tragedy.

Did something

- bad happen today? - No.

You'll have to understand him.

It was my mistake to ask.

This is...

How can you be so negative about love

every single time?

I'm not negative. I'm realistic.

What humans call love is

ultimately rooted in the desire to reproduce.

It's a hormonal response

designed to increase reproductive success.

Oh, here he goes again.

The human brain isn't that romantic.

We can be attached to one person

and still desire a stranger.

[Illusion: Something You Can Never Grasp or Reach]

So you don't know either, do you?

What to put inside it...

Whether it's feelings or desire...

I don't know either.

[Reach inside, what you grasp is your heart]

[Love is... a red light, then]

How about a buy-one-get-one deal?

Buy one male toy, get a female toy free.

Not all couples are men and women,

so targeting only one type doesn't feel like us.

What do you think, Yeon Su?

A flashy event might grab attention,

but marketing needs to win people over.

To lead to a purchase,

we first need to spark curiosity about the product.

So I was thinking...

"Mystery".

- "Mystery"? - We tap into the excitement of the unexpected.

Something like a mystery box.

I don't really get it.

We choose for people who don't know what to buy.

Why would people buy it when they don't even know what's inside?

They buy it because they don't really know.

I'd totally buy one.

Aren't you curious about what's inside?

The concept itself is so sexy!

But sex toys are a matter of personal preference...

We'd need to build a database.

For married couples, partners, singles,

individual preferences and fantasies. Right?

Yes.

Like sexless couples, couples in a rut, or masturbation kits.

We could tailor boxes to different needs.

That's great.

This idea's too good to use for just one event.

Sounds fun!

By the way, how did you come up with that idea?

At the art museum the other day.

There was a box by an art installation.

And you could draw a random slip with a message on it.

I was curious.

And the quote I pulled strangely resonated with me. So...

So even in the same place,

one person gets bored

while another gets inspired.

That's why she's a pro.

What else would you expect?

Then let's go with the mystery box.

- Yes! - Okay.

Alright then, how about we discuss the details

- over beer? - Love it.

Let's go right now! Sounds great.

Let's head out.

- Wrap things up. - Do you know a really good place?

That place was really good last time.

- Why'd it close? - Which place?

- You haven't tried it, have you? - I didn't go there with you.

That one's really good.

You're not sulking, are you?

Well...

I think I'll head home first.

We've come all this way. Why?

Well, I'm suddenly not feeling well.

That kills the mood.

You're the star of the night.

I'm sorry. I'll definitely join next time...

Can't be helped.

Go ahead and get some rest, then.

Alright then, I'll get going.

Well, shall I walk you home?

No!

I'll go alone. I'm more comfortable alone.

What a shame.

Then let's go inside and raise a glass.

- What are you doing, Mr. VP? - Let's go.

Lead the way!

Let's go.

- Lead the way! - Let's go!

So he was uncomfortable too, huh?

Look how quickly he brushed me off.

Seriously...

Why should he?

If anyone's setting boundaries, it should be me.

Oh, no!

You walk really fast.

What about the team dinner?

It was canceled because of someone.

Shall we step over there for a moment?

Are you feeling any better?

I'm fine.

Have you reviewed the contract?

Right here,

you're talking about the contract?

Then, what else should we talk about?

Why did you do it?

Why did you...

kiss me that day?

I just wanted to.

With you, Ms. Gong Yeon Su.

I already know.

I'm sorry if I made you uncomfortable.

I know I shouldn't do this with him.

But...

I'm really sorry,

but there's something I need to check.

Please forgive my rudeness.

- What? - Then,

excuse me for a moment.

Oh, no...

Wait...

- Ms. Gong Yeon Su? - Mr. Dokgo Dal!

Why are you doing this to me?

What did I do?

You were the one who started it this time.

Dokgo Dal!

You're gay, right?

- What? - And yet,

I want to experience every part of this stranger.

Now, let's prepare the secondary ingredients.

I like zucchini,

so I'll dice up a quarter of one.

Finely chop the onion and green onion, and set them aside.

When making stock, don't boil the anchovies too long,

or the broth may turn bitter.

That's weird. The gas won't light.

Why are you suddenly cooking?

- Well, I... - Just order food.

How do you turn the stove on?

Did you open the gas valve?

The valve?