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Go back inside. See you at work.

Mr. Dokgo Dal.

Do you want to go on a date with me?

A date?

Did you fall for me?

Huh! Seriously...

Yeah, a little.

So...

you want to sleep with me?

What?

No...

That's not what I meant.

To me, that's what dating is.

Having meals, going to coffee shops, taking walks,

that's what dating means to me.

Isn't that what we do at work every day?

But what can I do? I don't go on dates with people I work with.

Well, if you're still attracted to me after your contract ends,

we can talk about it then.

Good night!

Huh!

- Yeah. - Godal!

Where are you? It blew up!

Check the website right now! It's going crazy!

Ms. Gong! This is huge!

I was so nervous all weekend that the server might crash.

Look at the surge in view counts. Isn't it crazy?

Is this in real time?

Yeah! It keeps going up, I'm telling you!

There are surprisingly a lot of people looking for our offline stores too.

Wow, should we start preparing for that now?

But is this even possible in such a short time?

It seems some influencer mentioned it on a live broadcast as a boyfriend gift.

She said the scented candle was especially impressive.

Right. People say it surprisingly plays a big part when setting the mood.

Everyone!

Let me add one more piece of good news.

We got a contact from JC Investment!

They want to meet the CEO!

That day...

I was just grateful,

and wanted to treat you to a meal,

that's all I meant.

And besides, I usually fall easily for people all over the place!

I came for coffee because I felt like it too...

Well... I'm just saying!

Are you free for lunch on Friday?

Unbelievable...

How will you ever show your face at work again?

I don't even feel embarrassed anymore.

I guess I'm getting used to the shame...

Fri... Friday lunch?

Well, I don't have any lunch plans, but...

- What time? - Around 1:00 PM?

1:00 PM works...

- Where? - The other side chooses the place.

Me?

What do you like?

JC will decide.

They said there's something to discuss and want the marketer to join us too.

That's fine, right?

Sure. Sounds good.

It's fine. That guy is probably used to acting like that anyway.

That makes it even worse...

The visitor count keeps climbing. Screenshot!

- Happy? - Very!

Honestly, I was a bit worried.

It's our first time running a marketing project like this,

but I didn't know it would turn out this well.

As expected! The power of marketing!

Well, I'll admit it got people talking.

Should we recruit Ms. Yeon Su while we're at it? What do you think?

- Stop the nonsense. - Why?

She's great at her job, friendly, and tactful.

And she's kind of cute sometimes.

Cute, my foot.

True, she's not your type.

You like bold women.

Gong Yeon Su is bold too.

Gong Yeon Su is bold?

You really have terrible judgment in people.

Especially for women! Your taste in friends is your only good thing!

I wonder what kind of men Ms. Yeon Su likes.

If it's a delicate and affectionate style, Yoon Jio is the exact match...

Whoa! You scared me...

Why did he cut in without even turning on his blinker?

Come on, don't mess around!

[Seonghyeon Civil Service Exam Academy]

[Episode 5]

I'm exhausted.

- Good job today. - Seriously, my knees hurt so much...

- I know. - Seriously, my back...

- Grab a late-night snack when you get home. - Yeah? What are you eating tonight?

- Tonight... fried chicken? - Chicken?

Kang Si Eun!

You go ahead!

What brings you here without calling?

You have to answer your phone for me to tell you.

I was worried. Why haven't you been answering?

I was busy.

What is it?

Why are you acting like this all of a sudden?

Nam Su,

we need to talk.

Let's get married first.

No, let's meet your parents first, and then go see mine...

I auditioned for Wonder Beat's official crew, and I passed...

I decided to go.

That's my answer.

- Si Eun! - I'll call you soon.

Accompany me as my guardian.

How could you not even talk to me and just decide this on your own?

Would talking change anything?

It's my decision anyway.

Is this just about you? This is about us.

It's my life,

and it's my body.

You know better than anyone how hard I worked to get here.

I gave everything for this dream. How can I just let it go?

I can give mine up.

I could drop my studies and even work on a construction site right now.

For us, I could...

I could throw my dream away!

Do you know why you can do that?

Because that was never your real dream.

You might have lived your whole life without a backbone,

but not me.

I won't live like that.

- Gong Yeon Su? - Uh... yeah...

- Seung Jun? - Wow, holy crap...

Have you... been well?

Yeah. I've been... good. What about you?

I've been doing well too.

What brings you here?

Oh, I have a meeting.

A meeting? Me too...

Wait!

Don't tell me your meeting is...

- I'm General Manager Jang Yu Jin. - Hello.

And this is our...

Oh.

Marketing manager, Choi Seung Jun.

We've thoroughly reviewed the proposal you sent us.

I noticed the pop-up store will be located in Busan.

Busan is our CEO's hometown, so he has a special fondness for it.

We also plan to expand our chain business there later.

Yes, and the CEO trusts our general manager so much

that he put her in charge of the entire franchise.

Oh, allow me.

Thank you.

By the way, as far as I know,

this isn't really your style...

You've mainly handled marketing with a wholesome image,

like credit cards and banks, right?

Well... yes...

A good craftsman never blames his tools.

Ms. Gong Yeon Su is such a skilled marketer,

that she excels in any field.

She moved people with Horizon,

and as soon as she joined our company,

she scored another hit with the mystery box.

The mystery box was your idea, Ms. Gong Yeon Su?

Yes. I truly learned from Ms. Gong

that marketing isn't a battle of products, but a battle of perceptions.

Ah...

I had no idea.

You've been evaluating me so highly?

If you're uncomfortable, you don't have to attend future meetings.

The VP is here, and... well, so am I.

Not at all! I'm fully committed.

I'll make sure this project is a total success.

Oh! Here they come.

It was a pleasure meeting you today.

I look forward to working with you, Ms. Gong Yeon Su.

I look forward to it too.

- Mr. Dal, could you join me for a moment? - Oh, sure.

Then, I'll see you later.

- I'll wait outside too. - Okay.

Hey, is this because of me?

What? What did you say?

Taking on a project like this isn't like you...

Were you that shocked because of me?

Or did you need a new change in your life? What is it, really?

What on earth are you talking about?

Even so, that guy is definitely wrong for you.

He looks sketchy at first glance.

Do you really have such poor judgment in people?

Right?

My judgment in people has been just terrible, hasn't it?

No, I was just worried about...

Shut up! Get lost.

Ugh...

Here's the product list for the Busan event. Here!

Thank you!

I was thinking of making the samples love gels and condoms.

What about mini scented candles instead of love gels?

People loved our scented candles!

Giving them away as samples instead of selling them?

He should never run a business.

Let's do a pop-up limited edition!

Limited edition?

Colors, images, and scents that capture Busan!

We use the ocean concept, redesign everything from packaging to copy,

and do Mystery Box in Busan!

What do you think, sir?

Yeah. A pop-up limited edition could attract existing customers too. Sounds good.

Nice! Sounds great!

Love it!

- Min Hyeong, book with the candle studio. - On it!

There's an amazing samgyetang place nearby.

Really? Have you been there?

- Of course. It's a hidden date spot there. - Really?

Hit the samgyetang place first,

and then hit the coffee shop nearby with the amazing chai latte!

- And right next to that-- - Meeting adjourned.

Great work, everyone!

[Sell My Items] 200-year-old traditional family soy sauce

Do you know why you can do that?

Because that was never your real dream.

What do you mean?

I want to quit studying

and start...

making money.

Oh, dear...

The soup is a bit salty today.

I must have boiled it too long. Should I make a fresh pot?

Never mind.

Wow, is this lotus root?

- Scorched rice water. - Oh...

Make money.

Pass the exam and become a civil servant first.

Thank you for the meal.

Good grief...

Goodness...

- I'll go check on him. - Okay.

- Thank you for the meal. - Sure.

[Shortest Pass Time, 3-Time Award Winner EduPang Civil Service Exam Pass! Free Pass]

For two, please.

Aren't you going to the academy?

I am.

The bus takes the long way.

I know. That's why I'm taking it.

Going to academy, study room, arriving home late at night.

When else do I get to see daylight?

Is that why you dropped a bombshell earlier?

To see some daylight?

If you're going to drop a bomb, do it properly.

You just shot yourself in the foot again.

How would I know when I've never done it?

Must be nice for you, doing whatever you want in life.

Me?

Being a marketer was your dream.

It was something I wanted to do,

but not exactly a dream.

What's the difference?

It is different. What you want to do is about personal satisfaction,

but a dream

feels like your whole life depends on it.

I wouldn't stake my life on marketing.

Then what dream would you stake your life on?

None of your business!

I don't really know.

What I should do, or if I even have a dream.

Life just feels...

like this bus.

It goes round and round.

Unable to get off except at designated stops...

Would it have been a bit different if Dad was here?

- Here. - What's this?

Take it. I need to get off.

Dad would've slipped you pocket money like this.

Don't skip meals. Make sure you eat.

[Under Maintenance]

See you in front of the office by 10:00.

[Electrical Inspection Notice: Due to power supply issues in Building 201,]

[the elevator is out of service today. Please use the emergency stairs.]

- Excuse me. - Yes?

The lights in the stairwell aren't working...

The whole line from Building 201 is like that.

Ah... why is it acting up so much?

Can it be fixed within today?

Well, they said it would be fixed by 10 PM at the latest, so...

Hey, Mr. Driver! To the candle studio, and make it quick!

What?

Mr. VP! You are coming with us today?

The studio just called.

The essential oils we ordered are running late.

Really? Should we head out a bit later then?

I figured, so I reserved a table at the samgyetang place.

They say it's insanely good!

All right, Driver Dal! Let's go!

Can I put on some music?

I like it quiet when I'm driving.

Oh... okay.

Let's listen to this together.

Oh... thank you.

- Wait, this is...! - You know this song, right?

Of course! I love this song!

At first, I thought the title wasn't "Nagging,"

but "NAG-ging".

Here it comes!

Two, three!

♪ Every single word is all for your own good ♪

♪ To you who won't listen, it's just nagging ♪

♪ Let's stop, let's stop ♪

Mr. VP! You've got great taste!

Of course!

This song has to be a duet, you know?

It has to be a duet! Let's sing it together at our company dinner later.

Sounds great!

Seriously, stop it...

Enjoy your meal.

This is lacquer tree chicken soup. Are you a leg person, Ms. Yeon Su?

Well... I'm a breast meat person!

Oh! I'm a leg person.

Do you know that? White-and-yolk fatalism.

What's that?

People who like different things, like whites versus yolks, are meant to be.

Since they can share it efficiently,

they never fight over food.

Oh...

Actually, I just made that up.

But it makes sense, right?

It really does.

That's just preference, not destiny.

Not fate. You really care a lot about preferences,

don't you, Mr. Dokgo Dal?

People with picky tastes always obsess over preferences.

So, what are your preferences, Mr. Dokgo Dal?

Have you ever met someone you clicked with perfectly?

In terms of personality, or sex?

That's not what she meant!

Relationship! She means have you ever dated someone?

Well, if you count a one-day encounter as a relationship...

A one-night stand isn't a relationship, strictly speaking.

Everyone has different standards.

The essence of a relationship isn't a momentary thing, but continuity.

It must be based on continuous interest, affection, and responsibility.

Relationships, dates, sex, marriage...

You really love defining everything in life, don't you?

These are all critical factors that determine life's major events,

so of course you have to examine them thoroughly and exercise caution.

How could a one-night stand ever be the starting point of a relationship?

What are you, the head of the royal court inner quarters?

But sometimes, doesn't a one-day encounter

become the starting point of some relationship?

Just like a good kiss can lead to asking someone out on a date?

Huh!

Well...

All right, stop it, you two. Let's just eat.

It's getting cold.

Help yourself to the dry breast meat.

No matter how I think about it, you seem like a total forever-single.

Forever-single? Me?

Someone who's never truly liked or loved anyone,

an emotional, mental forever-single.

You believe love is an illusion because you've never experienced it.

You talk like someone with tons of romantic experience.

I may not have dated a lot, but I believe in love,

unlike a certain someone.

Since humans are spiritual beings as well as physical beings,

at least I am doing a proper job with one of the two,

unlike a certain someone.

Having fun?

It's not boring.

Are you okay?

You know... I think something is wrong with me...

Well... Don't worry, I'm fine!

Really, don't worry about me.

Are you going to be okay? We can reschedule the studio--

What is it?

Never mind that. Right now... do I look awful?

- Awful! - Get going!

Bye!

Will he be okay going alone?

Just in case, I gave the driver my number.

Let's get to work.

Sir.

- Oh. - Ah.

I picked out scents with the summer ocean vibe you requested.

Here we have the ones with citrus, aquatic, and floral notes.

This one has a slightly bitter note, but it's not lemon...

- It's grapefruit. - Ah, grapefruit.

Take your time looking.

- Okay. - Thank you.

The aquatic scent lingers nicely.

It smells like flowers, and maybe green apples.

Do you think Mr. VP has reached the hospital by now?

Well, no news is good news.

What time is it now?

Oh no... What should we do?

That's concentrated, so the smell won't come out easily...

It's fine. It's not because of the smell.

Oh... okay.

Ms. Yeon Su, I'm feeling much better.

Do my lips look awful?

They look just like Tom Hardy's lips.

Don't worry, it's sexy.

Who is it?

Oh, it's Mr. VP. He says he's feeling much better.

Why didn't he text me?

Anyway, it's a relief. He really scared me.

It's fine. The same thing happened to him when feeding a stray cat once.

He has a sun allergy too.

Believe it or not, that guy is even more sensitive than me.

Oh, I see.

Tom Hardy?

She always has such a charming way with words.

Aren't you going inside?

Yeah.

We still have things to talk about,

so let's finish over another cup of tea.

Okay...

I'm thinking of dividing the pop-up space into

[Pop-up Floor Plan] experience, event zone, and product zones,

but I'm not sure if there will be enough space.

There should be plenty of space.

Have you thought about the space concept?

Yes, but I'd like to discuss it with JC side as well.

Since there's the budget to consider.

Then I guess you have to talk with Mr. Choi Seung Jun?

Well... yes.

He's the person in charge.

Do you have somewhere to be? You've been checking the time...

Not really.

It's just that the elevator is under electrical inspection until 10 p.m.

Oh...

Then can't we take the emergency stairs?

Ah, I get it...

It's fine, go ahead.

I can just wait a couple of hours.

- Let's go up. - It's pretty high up.

Come on, I have that much stamina.

Try to keep up with me.

Stairs are quite a workout.

I've only ever lived in a hanok,

so I'm really good at jumping over walls.

But seriously,

you never had a first love in elementary, middle, high school, or college?

When we were young, Mansu who lived next door

liked Chorong from the front house.

Who's Mansu?

A poodle. He was really cute.

Good grief.

Why do you live on such a high floor?

This is totally... wow, this is a modern-day Rapunzel, seriously.

- This way. - Whew...

Wait, give me a second.

Just a second.

Take a deep breath.

Just two more floors to go.

Two floors...

Ugh...

Ah... ugh!

Oh? What's wrong?

- Your back again? - My back! My back!

Get on my back first.

No, it's fine! I'm okay.

Do you want to walk down twenty floors alone, or go up two more with me?

Twenty floors...

I can do it...

on my own.

Ah... ouch!

Come on, get on my back.

Hold on right here.

Just relax. You're heavier when you're tense.

I'm sorry...

Unbelievable...

Drink up. I'll go take a shower.

What?

Ah...

Oh...

- Sure! - Okay.

Yeah. How are you feeling?

Much better! Whoever invented antihistamines deserves a Nobel Prize.

- They probably got one. - Hmph!

I bought some chicken, and I'm on my way to your place. Almost there.

Why are you buying chicken again when you just had a relapse from chicken?

The chicken is innocent! The lacquer is to blame. Got beer at home?

Don't come. I'm tired. Hanging up.

Wait, what? I'm already--

Is he done?

What's wrong with me?

Huh? What's going on?

I'm all better?

Where are you going?

What about your back?

It's fine now, so right now...

You're leaving now?

That hurts my feelings.

What?

Want to take a shower?

Right now? Here?

Right here, right now...

I can't...

No, I shouldn't! No...

No!

Ms. Gong Yeon Su...

Ms. Gong Yeon Su!

Were you asleep?

- A bit higher. - Here?

Yes, but a little to the right...

- Right here. - Ow!

Yes, right there.

Done.

Oh... T-Thank you.

How long has your back been like this?

Oh... for a while.

Honestly, my family holds memorial rites twenty-two times a year.

When I was little, my dad would help my mom behind my grandpa's back

making traditional pancakes and preparing the food,

but after he passed away, I took his place.

That's how it ended up like this.

Jeez, my dad made the best shiitake mushroom pancakes.

Usually, people carve a star on top of the mushroom,

but he always carved one with a heart

and gave it just to me.

Sometimes,

I miss that so much.

You must have been close with your father.

Yes.

Very close...

But why am I

lying here like this,

telling you all this? Seriously...

Beats me.

Why did I have to spill the essential oil

and put you through all this trouble?

What a mess of a day in so many ways.

It wasn't that terrible, though.

Today was nice, honestly...

Having good food, drinking coffee, going to the park,

and working out on the stairs at the end.

Having meals, going to coffee shops, taking walks,

that's what dating means to me.

Is that so?

You know,

when I asked you out on a date,

it wasn't just because of that kiss.

I thought that going on a date with you

might break me out of my shell

and push me down a path

I've never walked before.

If that's the case,

can we try the kind of date I mentioned?

- What? - If what we did today was your kind of date,

I was wondering if we could try mine.

So... you want to sleep with me?

To me, that's what dating is.

I say chicken, you say... Ah!

Whoa... Ms. Yeon Su?

I have to... go home...

Tsk!

Speed bump ahead.

You should've rested a bit longer before coming out...

Shouldn't you go to the ER?

Just go home...

Just go home...

Ms. Yeon Su, maybe this will distract you from the pain?

Well...

Please take the speed bumps more gently...

Watch out for the speed bumps!

Here it comes! Thump...!

Good job!

Really, I'm fine...

Come on, let's get you home. I'll walk you.

From here,

I can go alone. I'm really okay.

- Ah... ow! - Whoa!

Doesn't look like it...

I'm sorry... Could just one of you...

Please help me to my door?

Sure. I'll be right back.

Huh?

- Oh. - Give me your purse.

Oh, thank you.

I'm sorry.

Nothing to be sorry about.

What's your relationship with our Yeon Su?

We're just coworkers!

Oh, yes. We're coworkers.

You have gentle, kind eyes... You must have a big heart.

Oh, let me! I'll take that.

Oh, okay...

Wow!

Close it.

Where is your ancestral seat, Mr. Yoon Jio?

I am the thirty-first generation of the Unjeong Yoon clan.

- Unjeong... Isn't Unjeong Township in Gojin? - Ah, seriously!

Yes, that's correct.

And what about your family?

I have my parents and three older sisters.

I'm the youngest and the only son.

Oh, my! What a blessed household.

Do you perform ancestral rites?

The head branch of the family conducts the rites separately.

Sure, as they should.

- This is scary... - From time immemorial...

Only by honoring your parents and thanking your ancestors

can good fortune bless your household.

There are so many ill-bred folks these days

who don't respect their parents or ancestors.

Mr. Dokgo.

Want me to call him and tell him to hurry out?

No need. He'll be out soon.

Do you usually come home at this hour after academy?

Actually, I didn't go.

I...

I'm thinking of quitting studying.

You're not going to marry my sister, right?

You must have lied because you don't want to.

You don't actually have azoospermia, do you?

Since I spilled your secret,

should I tell you one of mine?

No need, really.

My girlfriend...

is pregnant.

That's... something to celebrate, right?

She says she's not keeping it.

She said she can't give up her dream.

I know it too,

that dancing is everything to her.

Oh, she's a dancer.

I first saw her through the academy window.

She was dripping with sweat, dancing with such a happy look on her face.

She looked amazing.

She had something I never had.

That passion was what I fell for...

Would crushing that make me too selfish?

Honestly,

I want to take responsibility...

Why are you telling me this?

Because I have no other guy to talk to.

Whether to curse at me or cheer me on,

there's no guy to give me advice from a man's perspective...

But I thought you'd listen.

Of course, if my dad was alive,

he would've beaten me half to death.

But I really don't know what to do.

There's only one thing you must do, and one thing you can do.

Respect.

Whatever decision your girlfriend makes,

you should respect and support it.

That's your responsibility, Nam Su.

Responsibility isn't complicated.

What's more important to a man than being devoted to his family?

The most basic things are often the hardest and most noble.

Right, exactly.

Tell me, do you plan on getting married?

G-Grandpa? Why are you asking that?

Wait, no, you shouldn't ask that...

- Auntie? - Of course I do.

Even if times have changed,

- I believe everyone needs a life partner. - Of course.

Building a life with the one you love,

isn't that true happiness and our human calling?

Well said!

A harmonious marriage and a peaceful home lead to success outside.

Absolutely! Harmony at home brings prosperity!

Harmony at home brings prosperity!

Take care! Come back for some makgeolli next time.

Sounds great!

Dear, let's cook another chicken soon.

Okay, Mother.

I'm back.

Traitor...

What are you talking about?

I told you to go inside. You never listen.

I'm fine. I feel much better.

Are you all right too?

Of course. One shot and it completely cleared up.

Oh, I'm so sorry about today.

My grandpa came out of nowhere...

You don't need to apologize.

I actually had a wonderful time.

I got to drink dandelion tea and tour this historic house.

It was fun.

Seniors have always had a soft spot for me.

No wonder my grandpa was chatting nonstop.

I think he was totally charmed by me.

Tell me about it. How could you give such textbook-perfect answers?

Because that's just who I am.

Ms. Yeon Su,

what are you doing next weekend?

Next weekend?

If you're free, would you like to go on a date with me?

We can grab a meal, have tea, and take a walk.

What do you say?

I really want to get to know you.

If you need time to think...

Let's do it!

Let's go on a date.