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(All locations, characters, companies,)

(and incidents in this drama are fictitious.)

Depending on what type of person our bosses are,

our lives have changed.

So every time a person changes,

we begin to explore...

whether this person will get along with me,

or if we need to adapt to that person.

Cheers.

(Episode 12)

I suddenly feel a surge of energy.

So this is why people love sea eels so much.

The new branch chief is coming tomorrow.

Is it okay to just sit back and do nothing?

I heard from Mr. Nam...

that he told us not to hold an inauguration ceremony.

Really?

The public has its eyes on the prosecution...

ever since the incident regarding Prosecutor Hwang.

He's probably just trying to avoid problems.

I heard he could move up the ladder quickly thanks to his father-in-law.

I guess we can no longer say that about you, sir.

(Prosecutors whose fathers-in-law are powerful figures in law)

The new branch chief's father-in-law...

- was a chief prosecutor, right? - Really?

It only applies if his father-in-law currently holds the position.

It becomes useless a year after retirement.

We, commoners, are happy as long as we can keep warm and full.

I just hope he doesn't make our lives difficult.

I heard...

that he cares quite a bit about your performance.

Well, I guess everyone does that at the beginning.

But I heard he's young at heart.

- Yes. - Really?

Regardless of your rank,

he always asks you questions and gives you answers.

Just like me, right?

Don't you think he and I will get along pretty well?

I heard he went to Yonsei University.

Yonsei University?

Why? Are you going to try to pull some strings...

because you also went to Yonsei University?

You people don't look after your fellow Yonsei graduates,

whereas we do.

- Mr. Hong, here. Eat the tail. - Thank you, sir.

I hope this helps you work harder tomorrow.

Oh, thank you, sir.

It's not bad to have something in common with him.

Hey.

Don't learn bad stuff. Just work hard, you fool.

- That's right. - Eat this.

Why is it bad?

- You guys do it too. - Goodness.

Sir.

Why don't you give him a call?

It'd be awkward to meet him without talking to him first.

Shall I?

Hello, sir. It's nice to meet you. I'm Nam Byung Jun.

Hello, Mr. Nam. It's nice to meet you.

I'm Choi Jong Hoon.

Nice to meet you, sir. I'm Cha Myung Ju.

Nice to meet you too.

All right, let's sit down.

We're honored...

to treat you to dinner before your first day at our branch.

What are you talking about? I'm buying this dinner...

to win points with you.

I hope it wasn't inconvenient for you to come all the way here.

It was fine. But I have to say, it is a little far.

Right, it is.

I know you said you don't want an inauguration ceremony,

but how about we organize a simple one for you?

No, don't.

I'm really not a fan of things like that.

Young people these days don't like such formalities, you know.

Right?

- Mr. Nam. - Yes, sir.

- May I talk casually to you? - Of course, sir. Please.

I went through the entire staff directory...

before coming here today,

and it seems like you two are the only ones...

who I can trust and work with.

That's why I wanted to meet with the two of you first.

Excuse me for a second.

- Hello? - Yes, hello.

This is Cho Min Ho, the head of Criminal Department 2...

at the Jinyeong Branch.

Oh. Hello, Mr. Cho.

It's a pleasure speaking with you.

Likewise, sir.

Welcome to Jinyeong.

Thank you.

I should've treated you to dinner or something.

I feel bad.

No, it's all right. I'll see you tomorrow at work anyway.

Right. I hope you have a restful night.

I'll see you tomorrow, sir.

All right. Thank you for calling.

Good night, sir.

He thanked me for calling.

He has a nice voice.

See? Talking on the phone first helps break the ice.

Mr. Lee, you sure know how these things work.

You'll have a successful career.

Gosh, you sound like a bunch of politicians.

- You're one to talk. - I do what I must to make a living.

- Goodness. - Hey, make me a soju bomb.

- Please allow me to pour you one. - Sure.

Thank you in advance for all your guidance, sir.

I look forward to working with you.

- Here. - Sure. Here, sir.

Here, sir.

Your turn.

Ms. Cha.

You went through something upsetting in Seoul before transferring here.

Here, let me pour you one too.

Good things will happen if you keep working hard.

Let's drink.

Yes, sir. Welcome.

Nice to meet you two.

Let me pour you another one.

Yes, sir.

- You too, Ms. Cha. - Yes, sir.

Gosh, you'll introduce yourself as soon as he arrives.

How clever. I should really learn from you, sir.

Yes, learn as much as you can.

They say that animals form the strongest attachment...

with the first thing they see when they're born.

The same goes for us human beings.

This is how the world works.

Mr. Nam doesn't even seem to care.

Right?

I'm sure he's clueless.

Frankly, this is one of the basics of how to get on in the world.

Gosh, that fool.

Seoul National University graduates are total bookworms,

so they don't know these things.

- On the hill - On the hill

Oh, here he comes.

This way, sir.

Why did he...

come out of this car?

Let's go, sir. We should follow him.

- Okay. - Let's hurry.

(Congratulations)

Hello, sir. Yes, I just arrived at the office.

Right, it's okay.

I've decided to forego the inauguration ceremony.

I'll start working right away, sir.

My priority should be making sure the work continues ceaselessly.

Yes, thank you.

Yes, sir. Have a great day. Thank you.

Oh, please sit down.

Earlier, I wasn't sure you who were. It was you, Mr. Cho.

Yes, sir.

Today is your first day here, so I wanted to say hello in person.

There's no need.

Forget such formalities.

Let's focus on work.

Our priority should be...

regaining the public's trust, don't you think?

Please don't worry about me and just focus on your work.

Understood, sir.

By the way, have you looked into what I mentioned to you yesterday?

Yes, sir.

I'm thinking of setting up a meeting sometime this week...

with all the local leaders and the members of the city council.

No, let's meet them individually.

It won't be productive to talk to all of them at the same time.

Oh, sure. So you'd like individual meetings.

It really is the best way to gauge how the city is operating.

Visiting the market and having a few bowls of soup...

won't give you such knowledge.

Remember that.

Yes, sir!

- Oh, and... - Yes, sir.

Unless it's something very urgent,

you can just keep me updated on things via e-mail.

I'll approve everything at once in the evening,

so send things over by 5pm.

Don't young people these days like to establish systems like this?

Reporting to me in person at set times...

will hinder your work efficiency.

- And we all have this. - Right.

- Then... - Also,

what about the reports from each department?

- We'll keep them separate. - Got it, sir.

- I already organized our lunch... - It's okay.

I have to meet someone.

I see. But there is...

a famous eel restaurant here in Jinyeong.

We'll go there next time.

- You're here. - Yes, hello.

Say hello. This is Prosecutor Lee Sun Woong.

- Hello. - Hello. Who is she?

This is Ms. Choi Shin Yeong, our new assistant.

She's Ms. Sung's successor.

Oh, I see.

It's nice to meet you.

- She looks very young. - Right? How...

Oh, how old are you again?

I'm 25.

You're 25?

Gosh, you look so young.

They called and said the meeting with the new branch chief...

will be held in the conference room right away.

Yes, I heard.

You can sit at your desk, Shin Yeong.

- My desk... - Yes.

Mr. Nam obviously beat him to it.

He's a pro at things like this.

Mr. Cho seemed so flustered.

He won't be harsh on us on his first day, right?

- We've never even met him. - I'm sure he won't.

People seem to have very different opinions about the new chief.

An old colleague of mine worked with him in Cheonan.

Apparently, he leaves you alone as long as you deliver.

But according to another old colleague in Gwangju,

he only cares about office politics and neglects his subordinates.

The colleague described him as obnoxious.

Both can be true at the same time.

While he is very gentle with those who perform well...

He completely dismisses...

those who don't stand out.

- Why are you looking at me? - Why are you looking at me?

- What? - What is it?

My goodness.

Gosh.

Gosh, I can't believe this.

Thank you.

(Monthly Work Report, Hong Jong Hak)

(Monthly Work Report, Cha Myung Ju)

(Monthly Work Report, October, Lee Sun Woong)

(Monthly Work Report, October, Oh Yoon Jin)

(Monthly Work Report, October, Lee Sun Woong)

Is Ms. Cha the only one working in Criminal Department 2?

Well...

I know it is unusual,

but under an agreement with the former branch chief,

Ms. Cha handled most of the cases...

What the former chief said...

doesn't concern me.

I see.

Who's the senior prosecutor?

I am.

(Monthly Work Report, Hong Jong Hak)

What's with you?

Your job is to set a good example for your department.

But instead, you're at the bottom in every aspect.

Can you really call yourself a senior prosecutor?

What would the other prosecutors think of you?

Goodness.

(Monthly Work Report, October, Lee Sun Woong)

What is this?

Mr. Lee.

Yes, sir.

Your arrest rate falls way behind.

You've been at the bottom for the whole year.

Are you against arresting criminals...

or do you just fail to arrest them?

What is it?

Back in my day, those at the bottom...

either felt too ashamed and resigned...

or at least volunteered for night duty.

- You! - Yes, sir.

If you're not planning to resign anytime soon,

you're on duty every night from now on...

until your arrest rate goes up.

But...

Next, Ms. Oh.

Yes, sir.

In addition to your acquittal rate being too high,

why are there so few indictments for perjury?

Are the Jinyeong citizens exceptionally honest?

Or are you unable to tell...

when they're lying?

Which is it?

- Mr. Cho. - Yes, sir.

To me,

Criminal Department 2 doesn't seem like an organization of prosecutors.

It's more of a social club.

From now on, report your work to me weekly.

Along with that,

submit a work plan for the next week...

individually.

When is it due?

It's due midnight every Friday.

Send it by e-mail.

I don't want to see your faces.

- Yes, sir. - The only reason...

why Department 2 is still keeping up with Department 1 is Ms. Cha.

Ms. Cha is the second-best performing prosecutor...

in all of Jangwon, okay?

- Mr. Cho. - Yes, sir.

Were you even aware of that?

Were you?

Yes?

What?

Cheer up, Mr. Cho.

I couldn't have been more wrong.

Young at heart, my foot.

- Gosh. - Well...

Would there be a way to make up for a bad start?

Don't forget to send in a weekly work report by Friday night.

Do a good job...

unless you want me to get scolded first thing Monday morning.

- Okay. - Okay.

For the time being, cases that are likely to lead to an arrest...

will be assigned to Mr. Lee.

He can't be on night duty forever.

You don't have to. I'm okay.

Don't worry.

Is everyone okay with that?

- Yes. - Yes.

Hang in there.

We just need to adjust a little.

Everyone does that at first.

It's to take control of the organization.

I'm sure he'll loosen up after a while.

Let's do this.

- Okay. - Okay.

Eat up.

- Okay. - Okay.

Gosh.

Mr. Cho, I'll get this.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

- Thank you, Mr. Cho. - Thank you.

(Homemade lotus leaf tea)

My goodness.

I miss him even more today.

Just so you know.

Okay.

Oh, my.

Congratulations on your inauguration,

Branch Chief Choi.

Thank you very much.

This is reporter Ha Jae Woo at Gwanghae Daily.

Nice to meet you. I'm Ha Jae Woo from Gwanghae Daily.

I'm Choi Jong Hoon.

Mr. Ha has been a reporter in this area for more than 20 years now.

He knows everyone in the city.

I thought he could give you...

more help with getting to know the city than anyone else,

so I asked him to come.

Is that right?

I was actually going to...

ask you to introduce someone like Mr. Ha to me today.

You apparently read my mind.

- Let's sit down. - Please sit here.

Okay.

You should take the best seat.

We started drinking without you.

That's good.

Well...

To be honest, I was surprised...

that you wanted to have lunch with me...

as soon as you arrived here.

You've been in this city longer than anyone else.

I should, of course, meet with you first.

You're very right about that.

Right. I met...

Chief Prosecutor Jung and Deputy Chief Prosecutor Park recently,

and they said so many good things about you.

They rarely do that.

Do you know the two well?

Well...

We play golf and go for a drink together...

at least twice a month.

Mr. Ha, you meet them quite often too, don't you?

Mr. Choi, I'll try to be of help to you from now on.

Please teach me a lot.

Goodness, you're embarrassing me.

Stop it.

- Let's drink. - Okay.

By the way,

there's a bit of a problem lately.

What is it?

My brother-in-law runs a small business in Jinyeong.

And recently, he's been...

in a bit of a situation.

Really?

Park Seon Woo.

A 42-year-old man.

He lives in Jinyeong and owns a small construction company.

He's already had two DUIs this year,

and his license had been revoked.

But last Saturday, around midnight,

he was caught while driving a friend's car...

with a blood alcohol level of 0.24 percent.

Let's request a preliminary arrest warrant.

People call me a prosecutor who can't arrest.

This would do it.

That's right.

Pardon?

What do you mean, "That's right"?

Do you mean I'm a prosecutor who can't arrest?

Is that it?

What's wrong?

What is it, Ms. Choi?

What...

What brings you here?

Well...

What?

I have night duty tonight.

But earlier...

Sure.

You can switch with me.

I'm sorry for suddenly making plans tonight. I'm sorry.

Mr. Yang.

You were arrested for stealing a container of money...

from a pollack shop located in Jinyeong Market last Wednesday.

Do you admit your charges?

Yes.

It's been a week since your probation ended.

Sir, why did you do it?

I was...

so hungry.

I'm sorry.

There were 100 dollars in the container, correct?

- Yes. - You used 50 dollars from there.

What did you use it for?

I used it...

to buy food for a few days.

He has 12 previous records,

and they're all small amounts.

50 dollars, 100 dollars.

The largest amount is 1,200 dollars.

He stole a bag full of money from a car with its window open.

He mostly stole all the money impulsively.

Even this time, he used exactly 50 dollars...

to buy food, and I think he was really struggling financially.

What did the victim say?

I called her, but she said she's too busy working.

She did call the police urgently,

but she felt sympathy for him...

and didn't want to press charges.

Where does he live?

He has no official address.

What about his family?

He has a son who's a fisherman, but I can't get a hold of him.

(Camulos, Prokim)

Your Majesty.

It's about time you organize another guild.

Isn't it boring to wander about with me?

Why? Are you bored?

It's not that.

I'm just afraid something might happen if we continue like this.

If you're that worried, find yourself another king.

Look here.

Why do you always talk down to me when we chat in this game?

I use honorifics.

Because I'm a king, and you're a coachman.

You're such a smooth talker in the gaming world.

Please help!

(Camulos)

Sir.

What are you doing here?

I have something to tell you.

You could just tell me at work.

- Come on in then. - Okay.

When is your wife coming?

She'll probably come next week.

- I see. - Have a seat.

Thank you.

By the way, Chief Choi.

You can talk comfortably to me now.

I'll take my time.

Oh, okay.

- Sit down. - Yes, sir.

Well...

I'm not sure if this will fit your taste.

What is this?

You can drink a package each day.

It's red ginseng.

There's no need for something like this.

- Thank you. - No problem.

So what did you want to tell me?

Oh, well...

It's actually not anything specific.

You were just appointed here, but I wasn't thoroughly prepared,

and I felt sorry for making you worried.

I just wanted to say I'll try my best from now on...

So...

what is it you want to say?

I look forward to learning from you, sir.

I'll assist you in any way possible.

I...

don't need assistance or anything like that.

Just make sure you bring me results.

Don't try to stand out or anything.

Since that isn't your role. Okay?

Oh, I see.

(Personnel Record)

(She has trouble controlling her emotions, )

(and tends to surprise her colleagues with her mood swings.)

So this person is...

Why did the HR Team send someone like her?

They sent a total newbie.

Is this my fault too?

I'm afraid it is.

(Branch Chief Choi Jong Hoon Promises a Law-abiding Society)

He seems so busy from the start.

Since when was Gwanghae Daily...

interested in the Jinyeong Branch Chief? Don't you think?

I agree.

(Documents to be Signed)

(Request for Preliminary Arrest Warrant)

I guess having to do night duty as punishment really paid off.

You're even requesting...

a preliminary arrest warrant to raise your arrest rates.

- No, that man should receive... - I know.

- I was just joking. - I see.

(Request for Non-indictment)

So it seems Ms. Cha can be generous from time to time.

You have the best performance here, so you won't indict him. Is that it?

But this guy has several previous records.

Yes. But he's an elderly man and the amount he stole is 50 dollars.

And it was an impulsive crime due to financial difficulties.

- This place is Jinyeong Pollack. - What?

I know this place very well.

- We haven't been there lately. - Yes.

How about going there for lunch today?

Sure.

We better hurry.

Then I'll report this and be right with you.

Go and order first.

I really like red ginseng too.

- You may leave, Mr. Nam. - Yes, sir.

Thank you for the red ginseng, sir.

I have two documents that need approval.

(Request for Non-indictment)

(Request for Preliminary Arrest Warrant)

Department 2 really doesn't know...

how to get work done, does it?

Sorry?

- Hello. - It's been such a long time.

- Yes. - Here you go.

Sun Woong, why have you lost so much weight?

No, I didn't lose weight.

Auntie, you've become even prettier than before.

Come on, I've always been pretty.

He knew her since he was a kid.

- By the way, Auntie. - Yes.

I heard there was a theft case here recently.

Right, I was so surprised that day.

It hadn't been long since I opened up for business,

and some old man came for some noodles,

and suddenly grabbed my money container and ran away.

You must've been shocked.

Goodness, tell me about it.

I heard he was caught a few days later...

and went to see him,

but he seemed like he was in a difficult situation.

The amount he stole wasn't big either,

so I was just thinking of letting it slide,

but I heard this case was already forwarded to the prosecution.

What's going to happen to him?

We won't indict him for now. We'll have to see how it goes.

- I see. - She's in charge of that case.

We'll see and decide whether or not he should be punished.

Gosh, that's great news.

Please just let it go this one time.

I have to say, thank goodness it happened in the morning.

I mean, your restaurant is so busy.

It would've been much worse if he'd taken all the money in the evening.

Gosh, stop joking around. Just enjoy the food.

I hope you all enjoy the food.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

Let me know if you need anything else.

- Okay, thanks. - All right.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

- Thank you. - Oh, sir! Over here.

- Sir. - Hello, sir.

- Hey, guys. - We just got our food.

Let's eat.

My, it looks so good.

- Enjoy, everyone. - Will do.

- All right. - It looks good.

Are you not feeling well, sir?

The chief wants us to indict him without detention.

Sorry?

As for your case, with detention.

What do you mean?

Maybe he got the two mixed up.

What's his reason?

As for Mr. Lee's case, the accused is showing remorse,

and we even received a petition,

so he believes that we shouldn't detain him.

As for Ms. Cha's case, the accused has quite a criminal record,

and he completed his probation only recently.

The chief said we can't suspend indictment...

because he's showing no remorse whatsoever.

He wants him arrested.

So what did you say to that?

Did you just agree?

Well, meet the accused and find out what exactly happened.

An in-person interview might give us...

a different perspective.

He wants to tame us and take control.

Did you eat?

I was out of line. I apologize.

The item with the tassels is pretty expensive.

We should compliment each other's items from now on.

I only said that...

because I wanted you to have aspirations again.

I'm sorry.

If you allow me another chance to serve you...

7pm this Friday.

I'll give you that chance...

on the Windy Hill.

"The Windy Hill"?

(The Windy Hill)

I was talking about the game.

Did she just ask me out?

That sounds okay.

Mr. Kim.

Yes, sir.

Can you spare me a moment?

Yes, of course.

Have some tea.

Thank you.

I was going through the personnel files...

and was happy to find a fellow Yonsei graduate.

- Yonsei University? - You people...

don't look after your fellow Yonsei graduates,

whereas we do.

- Mr. Hong, here. Eat the tail. - Thank you, sir.

Right.

Any issues or difficulties?

No, sir.

When did you start here?

A little over 10 months ago, sir.

I see.

Then I guess you'll get to have your own team soon.

Make sure you invite me to your celebrations.

Okay?

Yes, sir.

Some might think the branch chief and a rookie prosecutor...

never actually work closely together,

but they say that opposites attract,

so we may understand each other better than anybody else.

- Don't you agree? - Yes, sir.

- You work with Ms. Cha, right? - Yes, sir.

But you used to work with Mr. Lee.

I heard you and Mr. Lee are still roommates.

Yes, sir.

Then you must know both Mr. Lee and Ms. Cha...

very well.

What are they like?

Both of them always work hard...

- and do things by the book... - No, no.

That's not what I'm asking.

I have to say,

Mr. Lee seems to be a bit of a rebel.

And Ms. Cha seems very cold.

Aren't both of them hard to get along with?

Yes, a little.

What do you find the most difficult?

Keep an eye on both of them.

If you notice anything unusual,

let me know.

You may report directly to me.

I know you're in Mr. Cho's department,

but all of you work under me anyway.

Right?

Yes, sir.

- Chief Choi returned this. - Great.

Thank you.

(Preliminary arrest warrant cannot be approved)

(Indict the accused without detention.)

My gosh, I hope everything's been well with you.

Hello, you're early.

Yes.

Mr. Park.

Yes?

While you were driving your friend's car...

near Jinyeong Market last Saturday around midnight,

you were caught at a DUI checkpoint. Is it correct?

Yes, I guess.

You refused the breathalyzer test...

and hit the police car with your friend's vehicle.

Then while trying to get you to take the test,

the officer ended up with injuries that require two weeks to heal.

Are you aware of that?

I don't really recall what happened that day because I drank.

Mr. Park, please don't laugh.

The breathalyzer test showed that your blood alcohol content...

was 0.24 percent, which is considered very impaired.

This is your third time getting caught for drunk driving,

and your license was already suspended,

which means you were driving without a valid license.

You admit everything, right?

Well, this is a letter of apology written by my client.

And this is a petition signed by 141 people...

asking for leniency.

There was no big accident,

and no one got seriously injured.

Mr. Park's company employs...

over 100 people.

If the CEO gets arrested,

what's going to happen to all those people?

You'll also find letters...

from the mayor as well as from a few members...

of the city council, so please take a look.

I don't care who signed the petition.

If he's responsible...

for all those people's livelihood, he should've been careful.

(Request for Non-indictment)

(Arrest and indict the accused.)

This is Busan City Hall, right?

This is Cha Myung Ju from the Jinyeong Branch.

(Request for Preliminary Arrest Warrant, Prosecutor Lee Sun Woong)

Mr. Park's brother-in-law...

is Reporter Ha Jae Woo at Gwanghae Daily.

And he's very close to a number of city council members.

Mr. Cho.

Yes, sir.

Is this some kind of power trip?

Gosh. No, sir.

Mr. Lee.

- Yes, sir. - As for the arrest warrant,

I think I explained why I couldn't approve your request.

You're re-submitting it just because you interviewed him again?

Did you discover...

anything new during the additional interviews?

The revised traffic code which was implemented in June...

states that the offender of such a serious DUI case...

must be arrested.

I met the offender,

and he's clearly showing no remorse whatsoever.

Can you read people's minds or what?

Also, what makes you think that this is a serious case?

Do you think I'm blind?

We know where he lives,

and there's no reason he would destroy evidence,

so we shouldn't arrest him. Isn't that the rule?

- Mr. Cho. - Yes, sir.

Must I teach things like this to a prosecutor?

- No, sir. - I don't know why...

you're being so forgiving toward this specific offender, but...

What? What did you just say?

Sun Woong.

How could you speak to the branch chief that way?

How dare you?

Show some respect.

Apologize right now. Come on.

It was a slip of the tongue.

- I'm sorry. - I'm sorry.

- Mr. Cho. - Yes?

Don't report to me on this matter again.

If you do,

I'll consider it insubordination.

This is your last warning.

Yes, sir.

Also,

why hasn't Ms. Cha requested an arrest warrant yet?

Why is it?

Can't you pay more attention before I tell you to?

Okay, I will.

Mr. Kim, is everything all right?

Yes, Chief Choi.

What is Ms. Cha up to?

Why hasn't she requested an arrest warrant yet?

I'm not so sure.

How can you not know what your mentor is up to?

- Well... - Yes?

What are you going to do with the pollack restaurant theft case?

Why are you asking that, all of a sudden?

If you plan to request an arrest warrant,

it has to be done today.

I'll take care of it.

Sure.

She says she'll take care of it.

What about Mr. Lee?

(Choi Jong Hoon)

Mr. Lee and I don't talk much about work. I'm sorry.

(Choi Jong Hoon)

It's tomorrow.

It is.

May I ask where Windy Hill is?

I can't seem to find it on the map...

Oh, that place is famous for its cakes, right?

So she did ask me out.

My flight tomorrow evening is canceled.

How about 7pm?

Even though we've never met,

you feel like an old friend.

Can you come this time?

(Ji Hye)

Mr. Kim, find out what Mr. Lee is up to...

and let me know.

I want to sit where we can see the sea.

Who is it?

Mr. Cho.

After all,

I'm the only one who really cares about you.

Why don't you just sit down and listen to some music?

Do you have so much to do?

It's not like your boss is giving you too much work.

After being scolded by you today,

I thought I should work harder.

Cut it out.

I'm on duty.

I shouldn't really eat and drink here.

That's okay.

As long as your boss is here, you're still working.

- Are you sure? - Let me pour you one.

- Thank you. - Here you go.

- Wait. - Don't worry. I'll do it.

Cheers. Let's drink.

Who is it?

- Jong Hak. - Mr. Hong.

Goodness, Mr. Cho, you beat me to it.

- Here we go. - It's so much food.

You're making me cry.

You're just saying that.

The drumstick... Oh, my.

- It must be hot. - Look at this.

Eat it before it gets cold.

- Sun Woong, do you want it? - I'm fine. Go ahead.

- Do you want soju or beer? - I want soju.

We don't have any soju glasses.

- Thanks. - Don't mention it.

Look at you two. So friendly.

- Cheers. - Cheers.

Cheers.

Who...

Mr. Lee...

- Ms. Oh. - Oh, my.

What are you all doing here?

Here we go.

- Yes! - Oh, my.

- Cheers! - Cheers!

- Gosh. - That's nice.

Hey, Sun Woong.

You're so lucky.

You have such an amazing boss...

and loyal teammates. Don't you agree?

You're totally right.

No matter how obnoxious the chief is,

as long as we stick together,

we can overcome anything. Am I right?

- Yes! - Of course!

- Hey, pour me another one. - Sure.

- Here you go. - This is so fun.

Okay, okay.

Oh, my.

- I can't believe this. - Who is it now?

It must be Mr. Kim.

I'm touched, guys.

Gosh, is it Jung Woo?

Or could it be...

Cha Myung Ju?

Gosh, is it Jung Woo?

Or could it be...

Cha Myung Ju?

Come on, stop it.

You're driving me crazy.

Are you serious?

This is good.

How many kids does Ms. Oh have?

Did Mr. Hong and Mr. Cho go to the same school?

Is Mr. Cho still in touch with his ex-father-in-law?

Even though we've never met, you feel like an old friend.

Can you come this time?

I'll give you that chance on the Windy Hill.

(Hello, Chief Choi. It's Cho Min Ho, Head of Criminal Department 2.)

(To be honest, I always...)

(Everything that happened tonight is due to my negligence...)

How much did you write?

I'm about to finish writing two pages now.

I'm on my third page.

There must be many things you need to apologize for.

Why? You don't have much?

If I write that drinking with you...

was just an extension of work, I'll be able to write four pages.

Cut the nonsense.

Hey.

What are we doing right now?

It's not like we committed a crime or something.

What are we, kids?

Anyhow, we just have to...

leave these on top of Mr. Choi's desk by tomorrow morning.

Let's go.

- What is it? - It's sea squirt risotto.

It's tonight's special menu.

- I ordered it. - Good.

Look at that. How colorful.

My goodness.

I didn't know you could make this with sea squirt.

- It's delicious. - It is.

There's a drink that is perfect with sea squirt.

This is just the drink.

This tastes good.

It's delicious.

Okay.

Drink slowly. You'll regret it tomorrow.

Forget it.

I'm not going to work tomorrow.

I can't stand the sight of our new branch chief.

He looks like a sneaky rat.

"This person is..."

I even hate that irritating voice.

You're still going to be the first to come to work tomorrow.

I'm telling you, I'm not going to work!

Do you think I'm kidding?

Sir, it's not like we became prosecutors for the branch chief.

You've already experienced all sorts of hardships.

There were many people worse than him.

No.

He's the worst of them all.

He is.

Anyhow,

I wonder what he's doing right now.

I loved you

Although I loved you

All I could do is...

(Branch Chief Kim In Ju)

(Branch Chief Kim In Ju)

- Sir! - Oh, my.

Mr. Cho, how have you been? It's been a long time.

Yes. Sir, how are you doing?

- I'm good. - I'm here too, sir!

Oh! Mr. Lee is there too.

By the way, why did you send so much lotus leaf tea?

I won't be able to finish all of it until my career ends.

Oh, that.

It's just that everyone wanted to send you a package.

Is everyone doing well?

- Yes. - Yes.

How is the new branch chief?

I bet he's a nice man.

Yes, well...

The thing is...

- He's really... - Really what?

He's really...

a scumbag!

- Sir. - Let go.

He didn't mean that.

You seem really stressed.

Yes.

To me, you are...

my last branch chief, sir.

That's true.

Since then, that jerk...

is not my branch chief. He isn't!

I feel grateful,

but you don't have to address me like that now.

Then what?

How shall I address you?

Can I...

call you by your name then?

Sure, why not?

- In Ju! - In Ju!

Yes, guys. I know what you're going through.

In Ju!

I miss you, In Ju!

Me too.

- In Ju! - Yes.

I miss you, my brother!

I'll be there soon.

I'll send him home safe and sound.

Gosh, seriously.

- You're too drunk. - Call a designated driver service.

What will you do if you're caught again?

It's all right.

No one can mess with me in Jinyeong.

That's true.

All I have to do is write a few letters of apology.

You're such a tough guy.

Seon Woo, go home carefully.

Come again next time.

Okay, see you next time.

We'll see you soon.

Bye, Seon Woo.

- Come again! - Drive safely.

Drive carefully.

Bye, Seon Woo!

In Ju.

Some jerk abandoned me on the streets.

It hurts so bad, In Ju.

Ms. Cha.

I told you to arrest him,

but you didn't request for an arrest warrant yesterday.

What happened?

I must've been mistaken.

I wanted to understand...

your purpose for wanting to arrest...

a criminal who was just struggling to make a living.

I pondered about it again and again...

and finally realized your big picture.

Since winter is coming,

if we don't indict a criminal like him,

it's obvious he'll commit another crime,

so you felt it would be better to arrest him first...

to let him stay at a detention center for the time being.

I was mistaken about your wisdom...

to look several steps ahead. I'm sorry, sir.

So... So?

What did you do?

There's a facility in Busan for people like him.

Instead of indicting him, I sent him here.

I've learned a great lesson, sir.

(Busan House of Hope, Emergency shelter for the homeless)

Good.

I'm glad you read my mind.

Remember that when you work from now on.

Yes, sir.

- Yes? - This is Choi Tae Joong.

Oh, yes. I'm sorry, but I'm in a meeting...

You know about...

Reporter Ha Jae Woo's brother-in-law I told you about.

I just received a call that a preliminary arrest warrant...

has been issued for him. What is going on?

What?

I see. I'll call you back.

Lee Sun Woong.

- Yes? - Did you request the court...

for a preliminary arrest warrant without my permission?

Yes.

"Yes"?

Are you out of your mind?

Do you take me for a fool?

Do you know this is an act of insubordination and against the law?

It isn't against the law.

Any prosecutor has the right to request an arrest warrant by law.

What did you say?

There were sufficient grounds for arrest,

and there was even a chance of an additional offense.

That's why I had to request an arrest warrant urgently.

- A chance of an additional offense? - Yes.

Last night,

he was seen drunk-driving again.

Where? By whom?

Near Jinyeong Market, around 1am.

I witnessed it.

I left the office and drank while on duty.

You can penalize me for that.

Penalize you?

Do you think I'd stop there?

- Mr. Cho. - Yes, sir.

What are you doing?

I don't care what he saw while drinking all night.

While your subordinate was betraying the organization,

what did you do? Were you aware of this?

Yes, I was.

What?

I'm the one who told him to request a preliminary arrest warrant.

This is an act of insubordination.

What was I supposed to do?

Reporting it to you would be an act of insubordination.

So is applying for an arrest warrant.

There was nothing we could do that wouldn't count as insubordination.

All right.

I'll show you clearly...

what happens...

if you break the rules of the organization.

Is this the Inspection Department of the Supreme Prosecutors' Office?

This is Choi Jong Hoon, Chief of Jinyeong Branch.

May I speak to the head of Inspection Department 1?

With a new boss,

many things change.

Yes.

Mr. Park Seon Woo's DUI case has been reassigned to us.

I can see an arrest warrant has been issued,

but there will be a legality review, so don't worry too much.

Some believe...

it's best to adapt to the changes.

Did you see what your colleagues did earlier?

I'll teach them a lesson.

How's Lee Sun Woong's private life?

Do you know anything?

Chief Choi.

Yes?

Mr. Lee and Ms. Cha...

I respect both of them, and...

Hold on a second.

I also belong to Criminal Department 2.

(Branch Chief's Office)

Some grow...

while resisting the changes.

Some manage to...

adapt to the changes...

while protecting themselves at the same time.

(A 3-month pay cut for Cho Min Ho and Lee Sun Woong)

And some resist being tamed at all.

(Personnel Change Announcement)

(Oh Yoon Jin: Investigations Lee Sun Woong: Trials)

Ms. Oh, can you hand me over the notes for tomorrow's trials...

and tell me if I need to prepare anything?

No. I'll come to you.

(The Windy Hill)

Thanks.

I'm thinking of...

starting a new guild.

I see.

Your Majesty.

You can...

stop calling me that.

Then...

Call me Mi Ran.

I intend to serve you online only.

I'll continue fulfilling my duties as your servant.

But I can't do more than that.

Do they not have anything to do?

They only stay late to drink.

(Diary of a Prosecutor)

After going against his boss, is he still working there?

Don't give them any cases.

And reassign all their cases...

to other teams.

I know it's hard for you, but why don't you go talk to him again?

If you drink too, who will drive?

I feel humiliated just by hearing about it.

- You can take the case. - Me?

Schedule an interrogation and help out Mr. Kim.

Do you think Ms. Cha is the only prosecutor? I'm one too.

Do you think you can ignore what I say?

I'm sorry.

I need courage too.

I'm a mere coachman while you're my king.

Park Seon Woo was released after the arrest warrant legality review.

You've been penalized and become a trial prosecutor,

but the suspect was released on bail.

What are you trying to say?

Chief Choi wants you to attend the trial.

- Do you have any more questions? - No, I don't.

I can't let her take the case away from me like this.