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(December 10, 2005, a week after the fire)

Is your dad a police officer?

Yes.

Then can you ask him to let my dad come home?

My dad really isn't a bad man.

Do you want...

another candy?

No, let's keep talking...

about your dad and mine.

My dad's gone.

What do you mean?

Did he go somewhere?

In the apartment complex fire,

my dad, my mom, and a lot of people...

died.

I wish I could help you, but...

I'm sorry.

(Saembit Orphanage)

An.

Let's go.

(Psychometry, Greek "psyche (soul)" and "metron (measure)")

(The ability to measure and interpret a person or object's soul)

(He is Psychometric, Episode 3)

So?

What is it you'll shake my hand...

or do more to find out with my ability?

It's like...

I heard something so preposterous...

that I must've lost my mind.

Forget what I said.

Don't worry.

I came 15th in my year...

because I saw the answer sheet with this.

I also found out that So Hyeon was the culprit.

What part must you touch and how...

to get a good read?

The easiest is your hand.

I think it's because our skin's most sensitive on our fingertips.

You get a better read when you feel sensitive skin?

Then it's activated by the sense of touch?

Yes, I think so.

The body part that's most sensitive to touch...

are your lips.

Aren't they?

Well?

Do you want to...

read me?

What kind of dream was that?

Are you in middle school?

How shameful.

I'm alone and I feel ashamed.

Let's go on with the dream.

Do I seem like a monster?

There's no need to look at me like that.

All you have to do is avoid my touch.

No. If you really have the ability to read people,

and if that's how you saw my dad's inmate number...

What?

Then you're not a monster.

I'm heading your way, so shake my hand...

or do more to read me.

Shake your hand or do more?

Stay right there. I'll head right over.

Hey. Where do you think you're going this late at night?

What?

What on earth did I say to him?

Who?

It's nothing.

You've been acting strange since yesterday.

Is something bothering you?

Auntie.

What if someone could get my dad...

Never mind.

What about your dad?

If there's someone whom you think could clear Dad's name,

what would you do?

Your dad's been behind bars for 11 years now.

What's the point in clearing him now?

Why isn't there a point?

Dad will be able to say he isn't a murderer...

and I...

I won't be branded a killer's daughter.

I won't have to flee...

or live in fear that people will recognize me.

Jae In.

This is something I never told you before.

What would you do if your dad really was the arsonist?

No way.

How could a firefighter set a fire that killed dozens?

Four people were stabbed to death too.

Would Dad do that?

You can't tell what a person's really like from the outside.

I'm off to school.

What I mean is, Jae In...

It won't be easy to look into what happened over 10 years ago.

What if you just get hurt again?

Hello.

What's this reaction? It's so different from yesterday.

Yesterday, you acted like you'd do something to me right away.

I got a bit excited over...

You'll misconstrue words like that.

I'd lost my mind yesterday. I was crazy.

Pretend you didn't hear me.

Your dad's inmate number.

The number I saw.

Was he framed?

Isn't that what you want me to find out?

No.

I don't want you to find out.

I want the whole world to never find out.

You said your ability is the secret you want to keep.

Mine is my dad.

So let's pretend...

we didn't say anything.

There's something I forgot to say.

Don't tell the kids that we live next door.

Especially that...

I live in a rooftop room.

Why? I have no reason to talk deliberately,

but I feel like retaliating when I'm told to shut up.

As you know, we're at the age of juvenile ingst.

Juvenile angst, you mean.

I hate having weaknesses or being looked down on.

So if you even dream of touching me...

to find something out, I will kill you.

Don't worry.

I don't see anything without physical touch.

I don't like buses.

See you later.

- Is something wrong? - She's gone.

Who's gone?

The ring.

Did you lose your ring in my car?

Seriously?

Kang Hee Sook the caregiver.

I joked at the wrong time.

- Let's get going then. - Be quick.

It's of no use.

I waited all through the night and she didn't come.

What did the landlord say?

She stayed for three years and was an ideal tenant...

whose rent was always on time.

But someone else signed the contract,

so he doesn't know what she looks like.

No one can reach her after the fire?

So I did some digging.

Everything about her smells.

She was a recluse until three years ago...

and had a poor credit rating.

She signed up for a credit repair services all of a sudden,

acquired a caregiver's license, and got a job there.

But she has no acquaintances.

She has no family either.

No one knows anything about her.

She's like an invisible person.

I showed her picture to the nurses,

and they said they'd never seen anyone like her at the hospital.

An invisible person?

It's like I'm after a ghost or something.

I don't even know why I'm looking for this woman either.

I shouldn't have asked An to perform psychometry.

It's only making things leery.

It surely is suspicious. Her phone is suddenly out of service too.

What are you going to do?

I'm going to report her missing and wrap the case up.

If I insist on investigating more because of this woman,

they'll think I'm insane. It's obvious.

Your father will be happy to hear this.

But something just doesn't feel right.

It's as if I didn't wipe after taking a dump.

I'm just saying that's how it feels.

Let's go have breakfast.

(Traditional Yukgaejang)

An. An! We have a problem.

What problem?

That the math teacher got fired?

Or that the students who cheated on the exam ran off to study abroad?

Life is indeed so easy if you're rich.

That's not important right now.

- Hey. - What?

Did your dad hit you?

Because he had to bribe the school to stop me from getting expelled.

He didn't use his golf club at least, so it's fine.

That's really not what's important.

- It must be about So Hyeon. - That's right.

She came to school,

and I'm wondering if I should ask...

- what she'll do with the baby. - It has nothing to do with you.

And will you stop calling her intimately?

It reminds me how you betrayed me.

It wasn't exactly a betrayal.

I can read what's in your head and yet you still keep secrets from me.

Then who am I supposed to hang out with?

Darn it.

I seriously despise people with two faces.

Right, it was harsh of me.

I don't think school life will be any good for her baby, by the way.

That is enough.

It'll have negative effects, right?

(Bareun Milk)

What are you doing?

You're seriously of no help.

I can't believe this.

Jae In, do you...

want to go to a club with us tonight?

Studying could give you a headache, you know.

- I'm fine, thanks. - It's on us.

We're happy to have a high-class transfer like you after a while,

so we want to throw you a welcome party.

High-class?

My mom's a doctor.

She's the daughter of a makchang franchise owner.

The school may be a gutter,

but not all students are losers.

An's brother is a prosecutor.

Dae Bong is from a rich family who owns a gas station.

I see.

So that's what you mean by "high-class".

Oh, come on. Even grade school students make friends...

only after checking the sizes of each other's house.

My mom told me...

your dad's election is guaranteed.

Lucky you.

I never said my dad is a district chief candidate.

He isn't?

I'm sorry, but I'm not like you guys...

who have a doctor mom or a makchang franchise.

Have fun without me.

You're unbelievable.

What's so great about your dad...

that we can't hang out with you?

Why are you so stuck up?

Kim Eun Soo, Oh Young Eun.

Don't you know how to recycle?

Why would you put this can in the bin for plastic?

Are you as dumb as Dae Bong?

It's not us.

I saw you do it.

You better be careful.

I'll have my eye on you.

Stop sleeping, punk.

I'm keeping this milk warm.

(Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency)

What are you waiting for?

We're settling the Hanmin Care Home case...

without indicting anyone as the suspect is dead.

That's what this report is about. Now sign it.

I thought you were suspicious about the missing caregiver.

I could totally relate to what you meant by leaving without wiping.

There's no other way.

Let's...

check one last time.

(Patient Record, Name: Kim Song Hee)

- Hello, detective. - I'd like to hear...

what you witnessed one last time.

I'm sorry for the inconvenience, but could you come over?

I'm a bit far away though.

Could I still ask you to come over?

Okay then.

Let's postpone signing this report a day.

Thank you so much.

Call me when Mr. Kim arrives.

I need to step outside for a while.

Please take good care of this patient.

- Ms. Kim Song Hee, you mean? - Yes.

Okay, I will.

(Kim Song Hee)

Oh, goodness.

Darn it.

What did you do?

I don't need your greeting,

but don't ignore me at least, will you?

Jae In, talk to your parents and fill out this form...

with the colleges you're applying for.

Okay, ma'am.

Raise your hands if you haven't submitted your dream career survey.

Me. I have no college to apply to.

I know, but that doesn't mean I can slack off...

when the country pays me my salary.

Submit them by tomorrow.

What is it about?

What do you know?

What are these?

Here.

(Prosecutor, Free major of Seoul National University)

Her shoes and backpack don't seem expensive.

They could be.

Let's see what car she gets in. We'll figure it out then.

That's not the one?

What now? Do we just go?

- Gosh. - Darn it.

- Bye. - Bye.

- Hey. - What?

Your father gave you a beating last night...

but sent this car to pick you up today.

I wonder what he's thinking.

Parental or maternal love...

is bound to explode the day after they beat up their children.

- Okay? - Okay.

- Let's go, mister. - Let's go.

Isn't that the new kid?

What's higher than a district chief?

A city councilor?

Is she the daughter of a conglomerate family?

Why is it going up and up?

Some people are born with elegance.

Take me as an example. I look cheap even in this luxurious car.

Why do you think so? It's because my dad is an upstart.

But I can tell she was born with a silver spoon in her mouth.

You think so?

Don't tell the kids that we live next door.

Especially that...

I live in a rooftop room.

I hate having weaknesses or being looked down on.

That's a tough way to live.

- What is it? - Oh, it's nothing.

(Area under surveillance)

- Hello. - Hi.

(Energy drink)

Say goodbye to your confidence, you pretentious cow.

(Hydrochloric acid)

You little weasel.

I'd be too embarrassed to even walk the streets.

I guess if you had a conscience though,

you wouldn't have sold tests to students.

Let go. Let go of me!

Stop. Let the teacher go!

Teacher? He's not worthy of that title.

- It's hydrochloric acid. - I know that!

Is it dangerous?

What's so wrong about selling some test papers?

Even she gets to live a life,

so why can't I have one too?

I'll tell everyone who you really are. Got it?

This is the security camera footage...

and this is the bottle he was going to throw at me.

I'm pretty sure it was hydrochloric acid.

It makes the skin burn when it comes into contact.

Did you know that?

How could he even think about chucking that on her face?

What would you have done without me?

You must've been in shock,

but you calmly collected the evidence.

Are you all right? Do you need to see a doctor?

I'm fine.

You need to give a statement at the station though.

I will after my shift ends.

I can't leave my post right now.

All right. Also, call your parents.

That's one smart young lady.

She's nothing like someone I know.

- Who? Me? - Yes, you.

112 is where you call for emergencies.

I'm not your personal bodyguard, you know.

You always call me when you're in trouble.

Don't laugh, you jerk.

Speed dialing you is faster.

Also, I didn't get into trouble this time.

Today, I was the savior. I saved the day.

You're right.

Goodness, it couldn't feel more awkward.

Who is she? A friend?

The girl that accused me of being a pervert.

I heard the real culprit was caught.

What's the deal? Are you following her around?

Of course not.

She's the new girl in my class.

The new girl?

Also, she's my new neighbor.

She's in the same class and is also your neighbor?

It feels like destiny more than a coincidence.

Destiny, my foot.

You're overreacting again.

Until he finds someone he truly wants to perform psychometry on.

And who is that person?

He would've probably met that person by now.

The girl.

I should get back. I'll catch you later.

Thank you.

How did you know?

I saw him follow you from school.

If you wish to thank me, now's the time.

Miss it, and it'll get awkward.

It's too bad that you have to hear it when no one's around.

Is this your part-time job?

- Yes. - Then this must be...

a secret too.

I don't know why you keep seeing this side of me.

Anyway, I'm annoyingly grateful.

(Fruits Candy, 1 dollar)

Here.

Bring something for the pot. Hurry!

- You and your fussing. - It's still hot.

Gosh, that's hot.

- Here's the kimchi. - It looks delicious.

My dad told me to write National Seoul University.

I won't get into a decent school anyway,

but this way he can say I didn't make it into a top school.

- That's hot. - Should I write Police University?

It's a possibility for you...

since that ability of yours can get you good grades.

Is that so?

Your dad used to be a cop, so it's perfect.

Officially join the police force...

and sweep the nation by solving crimes with...

Seong Mo and Ji Soo.

I doubt Seong Mo would be thrilled.

He'll know that I cheated.

Study for real then.

I should since studying is dead easy!

That really hurt, you know.

- Dae Bong. - Yes?

Are you really not going to college?

Why would I study at a university when...

my family owns eight gas stations?

Why do you think I never run away...

even though my dad punches me?

I'm jealous of that petroleum spoon of yours.

He should've been here by now.

The person you have reached is unavailable.

- He's not answering. - Is that so?

Yes, this is Detective Eun.

Yes.

What?

Sure, I get it.

Is there something wrong?

An's friend was almost attacked by hydrochloric acid earlier.

It's only an attempted assault then,

so the suspect must've been let go.

That's right.

The almost victimized student...

is Yoon Jae In.

It's her, isn't it?

She's the girl you mentioned.

The girl you want An to meet.

Where is she now?

Hello.

Hello.

The teacher who tried to attack you.

He has a positive ID and it was his first offense.

It was a failed attempt, so he was released with a warning.

Even if you decide to press charges,

he'll be investigated but not detained.

I expected that much.

You need to be extra careful.

What did your parents say?

They're not around. They're both dead.

Are they?

Then what should we do?

Do you have a guardian?

I'll be her guardian for a while.

That's impossible.

You're too busy to go home. You can't protect her.

- It won't work. - Don't worry.

I can sort myself out.

I'm grateful that...

you're concerned enough to come and explain in person.

How can you sort it out yourself when you're only 19?

Detective Eun.

Sorry. This really blows.

I hate situations like this.

The guy who was let off after dating abuse...

ended up killing a woman.

If I'm correct, he killed her whole family.

Would he go to such extremes?

You can never be too careful.

What should we do?

Yes, we can do that.

- What? - Be her bodyguard for a while.

- Why me? - Hey.

She's in your class and lives next door.

And you know the teacher's face.

Must I give you another reason?

You really don't have to do this.

Say yes while I'm asking nicely.

If you want to sneak into autopsy again.

What was that?

I heard everything.

Anyway, it looks like we got things sorted out.

You really didn't have to...

No. You can't play down how serious this case can get.

What if a drop of hydrochloric acid got on your pretty face?

You can bother An as much as you want. He doesn't study anyway.

He's my brother. Don't you need my permission?

You're more like a housemate to be exact.

He's my brother too and we're all unrelated.

Jae In, sorry I'm a bit late.

- Is your shift over? - Yes.

That's great. I'll take you home.

I keep ending up in your debt.

How many part-time jobs do you have?

Three.

I dropped a few because the SAT's coming up.

The priest told me that you do well in school.

I heard that you want to become a prosecutor or a judge.

Is it for your dad?

So you can clear his name?

What?

Shall I pretend I don't know about that?

If you want me to, I'll move smoothly on...

to another topic.

Okay. Could you please do that?

What should we talk about?

Is that detective your girlfriend?

You were struggling to find a topic,

so I tried to come up with one.

She's a colleague and a friend.

We met as kids.

I think she's awesome.

She has no verbal filter.

She's straightforward and hot-tempered.

Thank you.

For sponsoring me when you know all about me.

Do you think your dad's the arsonist?

Hey, what are you doing out here?

My gosh. It's you, isn't it?

You were on the news.

The prosecutor on the recent arson case.

Jae In's Daddy Long Legs.

Let's go inside.

My gosh.

Hello. I should've visited to thank you sooner.

- Thank you so much. - Sure.

You are...

way more handsome in real life than you are on TV.

- How come... - We'll have you to dinner one day.

Why not come in for some coffee?

- What? - No, it's fine.

- How about ramyeon then? - No, no.

- Sorry. - It's fine.

See you again, Mr. Prosecutor.

Okay. Bye.

He's just so handsome.

He's my type. He looks amazing.

Hello?

What?

This is Gangwon Provincial Police Agency.

Do you know Kim Gab Yong?

What happened?

It's like I said on the phone.

I must check if it was larceny or a grudge,

but you were the last number in his call history,

so I called you first.

(Recent calls)

I think he was attacked on the way to see us.

Did you check whose number this is?

No one picked up.

I'll have to run the number.

This chain. Isn't it odd?

His legs aren't chained to anything.

And I don't think they were meant to be chained together.

What is the chain for?

It's as if someone wanted us to see this.

It's a challenge.

From the culprit.

Well? You won't go to school?

What?

Are you really going to protect me?

Prosecutor Kang.

Prosecutor Kang.

What is this about?

(Right stomach 10mm stab wound, abdominal aorta ruptured)

(Right stomach 10mm stab wound, abdominal aorta ruptured)

I have to go back to the beginning.

The Hanmin Care Home fire.

Song Hee Jung didn't set it.

Someone else did.

Who?

The one who killed Kim Gab Yong.

Who is that?

(Yeongseong Apartment Murder Arson)

Hanmin Care Home's arsonist...

is involved with the Yeongseong Apartment case?

You know something.

Don't you?

Jae In.

(Yoon Jae In)

It's Sunhyun High's uniform, isn't it?

The one located in Wooyoung-si, Gyeonggi-do.

- What? - So it's right.

You can do an image search these days.

No secret can be kept forever.

Why did you transfer so often?

Your dad isn't a district chief candidate either.

The SAT is coming up ahead. Leave me alone.

Look at her glaring eyes.

I'm sure there's something.

Move.

We'll find out in due time.

Her dad killed someone.

- Not just one. - How scary.

I wonder how it feels to have a murderer dad.

- He was sentenced to life? - I'd kill myself if I were her.

I mean, why wasn't he sentenced to death?

He stabbed people and set a fire.

No way. So many people died in that incident.

It's giving me the chills.

Life imprisonment is too light of a punishment.

Like father, like daughter.

Tell me about it.

I heard that you want to become a prosecutor or a judge

Is it for your dad?

So you can clear his name?

What would you do if your dad really was the arsonist?

Her dad is a murderer.

- Isn't it horrible? - Disgusting.

You should go die too.

Do you think your dad's the arsonist?

Are you okay?

It's hyperpnea.

This happens when the amount of carbon dioxide in my blood drops...

because of over-breathing out of anxiety.

Does breathing in the paper bag help?

Yes.

I breathe in the carbon dioxide back this way.

I'm not sure I understand, but I get it's not a good thing.

Does it happen often?

Sometimes, when I get stressed out.

You always carry that bag with you.

It means it isn't sometimes.

I act up all the time,

but my heart is actually fragile.

I hope I could hold up until the SAT.

Going to Seoul National University isn't a cure for it.

I need at least one thing to protect me...

since I have no parents or money.

I've made it this far by being the top of my class,

but when people find out that...

I'm a poor girl living in a rooftop apartment,

I'll be left with no armor to protect me.

I won't even be able to stand.

I know it must sound ridiculous to you.

It doesn't. I feel the same.

I have no parents or money either.

The only thing I have to protect myself...

is this horrendous ability.

You have a brother.

A competent one.

That brother...

had left me in the orphanage without saying a word.

I'm sorry.

Why are you sorry?

You'll come back for me, right?

If anyone tries to mess with me,

I'll kill them all.

(Please take this puppy.)

You were abandoned too.

Same here.

Are you alone?

I see.

Me too.

Your name is White Snow?

You really are white like snow.

Sorry, I shouldn't have touched you.

Everyone...

leaves me...

when I touch them.

Do you want to...

go home with me?

I'm here for you.

Don't say I'm too late.

I missed you.

I can't read him.

He's the only one whom I can't read.

He said he had to take care of something important.

Anyway, I had no idea and only resented him.

Did you think...

your brother left you because of your ability?

I resented him...

and this ability a lot.

But not anymore.

I decided to cherish it when Seong Mo came back for me.

By the way,

why are you telling me this?

Isn't it a secret?

You should...

tell me about your father too.

I'm here to hear it.

You can only avoid it for so long.

The studying, the part-time job, and then hiding who you are.

Isn't it exhausting?

It is.

It's really exhausting.

He might have not been framed.

He could really be the culprit.

That's...

That's why I'm scared.

It's why I'm hesitant to ask you to read me.

I'm just not sure.

Even if...

your dad is the culprit, it's still not your fault.

But everyone else thinks it is.

Why care about what others think?

It's what those close to you believe that matters.

I'll help you.

Not now,

but when you're ready.

Darn.

I'm late!

Darn!

What on earth is this?

An. An!

It's bad.

I'm going to punch you if it's about So Hyeon again.

It's about Yoon Jae In.

What is this?

Can you believe it?

- No way. - This is crazy.

- Look. - What is it?

(Yoon Jae In, daughter of a murderer)

What on earth?

I'll tell everyone who you really are. Got it?

- What? - What's he doing?

Stop looking and get lost!

It is.

(Yoon Jae In, daughter of a murderer)

It's really exhausting.

He might have not been framed.

He could really be the culprit.

I need at least one thing to protect me...

since I have no parents or money.

I've made it this far by being the top of my class,

but when people find out that...

I'm a poor girl living in a rooftop apartment,

I'll be left with no armor to protect me.

I won't even be able to stand.

Darn it.

Darn.

Gosh.

I'll help you.

Not now,

but when you're ready.

Dad...

Dad...

Is your dad a police officer?

Yes.

Then can you ask him to let my dad come home?

My dad really isn't a bad man.

It feels like destiny...

more than a coincidence.

It's her.

An.

Maybe this could work.

If you are able to read me right now,

I'd like you to hear this.

You offering me your help...

gave me a moment of support.

Work to hone...

your ability more.

When I'm finally ready,

I'll come and find you.

(2 years later)

Yoon Jae In?

Yoon Jae In? Yoon Jae In!

I'm sorry.

All right. Look here.

The minimum wage is 7.53 dollars per hour...

and you worked 5 hours a day only on weekdays.

So 31 minus 8 is...

- It's 23 days, sir. - Right.

Gosh, you're smart. Yes, it's 23 days.

So 23 days times...

- 7.53 dollars... - Welcome!

I'll get that. You calculate this for me.

I'm a great boss, aren't I?

Gosh, this is just like my baby too.

Sir, how much gas would you like?

Seriously?

This is mine.

This is my car.

You took it to the shop yesterday.

I did a read.

You now read everything, don't you?

Fill her up first. Then we'll talk.

Where are you off to?

Why do you keep taking my car as if it's yours?

This is an important day for me.

What is it?

Give me a good enough reason that I should lend you my car.

Or I won't let you off.

(2018 Law Enforcement Entrance Exam)

Prosecutor Kang.

Did you know An's taking the Law Enforcement Exam today?

He never cared about books,

but he suddenly started to study hard recently.

What if he passes?

Even if he cheats, if he passes...

That means his skills have somewhat improved.

Let's wait. We can worry about that if and when he passes.

- Okay. - Did you...

come here on a weekend for that?

Yes. Of course.

Bye then. I'm busy.

Prosecutor Kang.

What?

I have...

a blind date today.

Shall I call it off?

What for?

That was so embarrassing.

I should avoid An for a while.

I'll take this to my grave.

(2018 Law Enforcement Entrance Exam Exam Hall)

(2018 Law Enforcement Entrance Exam)

Help me out here.

My results depend on you.

(Written Exam, Exam Hall)

(Korean History)

This really hurts my conscience.

Sorry.

You, stop.

My hands cramped up.

Answers obtained in any way other than solving...

the questions yourself is considered cheating,

and you'll be asked to leave as soon as you're found out.

(Proctor)

I found you.

Yoon Jae In.

(Police)

(He is Psychometric)

I didn't think you'd become an officer.

You were going to cheat, weren't you?

Are you helping your prosecutor and detective siblings?

I'm a psychometrist.

Can you swear to the higher powers that...

there were no holes in the investigation?

I think a child was kidnapped.

There really is a suitcase with a body inside.

Kang Seong Mo. Why are you hiding so much?

Someone started following you from our place.

He ran off when I walked up.