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Sang-tae.

Sang-tae.

How long have you known?

When did you figure out who I am?

You said my eyes reminded you of her.

You're not running away.

You're not avoiding me either.

You grew up to be a great guy.

I'd say you didn't just grow, you went through an evolution.

I probably knew

the moment

I first looked into your eyes.

You really know how to put on an act.

You could easily win an Oscar.

Was it fun?

You pretended not to know anything. How despicable of you.

How dare you fool me?

-You also did the same-- -I...

I didn't pretend I didn't know you.

I know.

You wanted me to recognize you.

But I wanted to avoid you.

I wanted to keep acting like I didn't know and ignore you.

Why?

I already told you the other night.

She saved my life,

but I ran.

Like a coward.

And I've been running away since then.

Did you get sick of putting on your despicable act?

Why are you suddenly opening up?

So that I can properly end this.

Thank you

for saving me that day

at the frozen river.

I'm sorry

for running away when I was the one who liked you first.

-I regretted it the moment I turned away-- -Cut it out.

I didn't get to say this to you

-that day when I came here. -Stop talking.

That kept bothering me,

and I think that's why I couldn't get over you.

So you no longer have feelings for me?

My brother is already a handful.

That's more than enough for me.

You care for your brother, so why not me?

Take care of me, too. I need you as much as he does.

I'm done with being someone who is needed by others.

You can't reject me.

I saved your life. I let you live that day.

And I thanked you for that.

Because you saved my life that day,

I've been living a fucked up life.

I'll kill you if you go.

You can't run away. You're mine.

Have you lost it? Do you want to get yourself killed?

Don't go.

Let's live together.

Let me go.

Gang-tae?

Sang-tae.

Are you okay?

Are you feeling better?

Yes.

Why did you drink?

Let's go home.

This... This is... This is my home now.

What?

I need... I need to live here now.

I... I made a promise.

What are you talking about?

I... Ms. Ko... I'm also...

I'm... I'm also an illustrator now.

-Give me that. -No, it's... It's mine.

He signed a deal with me.

I hired him as my illustrator for my books.

He'll be working here.

"The employee... The employee will live in the employer's studio

and draw illustrations from there."

I told you, didn't I?

You can't run away from me.

Give me that, Sang-tae.

No, it's mine. No.

That's no good. You're being taken advantage of.

-Give me that. Give it. -No, it's... It's mine.

-Give it to me. -I want to be an illustrator.

-I want to live here. -Sang-tae.

This is our home now.

This is not our home!

No! No, that belongs to Sang-tae!

It's mine! No! That's mine!

That's mine!

-Sang-tae. -It belongs to Moon Sang-tae!

I belong to myself! You don't own me!

Sang-tae!

No, it's mine! Mine!

No!

I belong to myself!

Moon Sang-tae belongs to Moon Sang-tae!

I'm not yours! I belong to myself!

I belong to myself!

Moon Sang-tae! I belong to myself!

-Stop it. -It's mine!

I'm not yours!

No! It's not yours!

-Stop it. -You don't own me!

Sang-tae.

Go back inside.

I...

Go on.

Go on.

Moon Sang-tae belongs to Moon Sang-tae. I don't belong to you.

I'm not yours.

I belong to myself.

Moon Sang-tae belongs to Moon Sang-tae.

I'm not yours!

Your brother abandoned you.

Now, it's your turn to choose.

Will you also abandon your brother,

or will you let him lock you down your entire life?

Don't end up

being fickle about it like you were back then.

CHAPTER 6 BLUEBEARD'S SECRET

Mom!

Mom!

Mom, I got my red belt today...

Gang-tae!

Why did you do that?

Why?

Why did you send your brother home first?

You should've stayed with him all day!

What were you doing when he was getting beaten up?

I let you learn martial arts so you could protect your brother.

How could you let him come home looking like that? Goodness.

MOON GANG-TAE

My job

isn't to protect Sang-tae.

What?

I don't belong to Sang-tae!

I belong to myself!

Moon Gang-tae belongs to Moon Gang-tae!

What did you say?

What did you just say?

"Moon Gang-tae

belongs to Moon Gang-tae!"

I just want

my brother to die!

Gang-tae.

This belongs to Moon Gang-tae!

This belongs to Moon Gang-tae!

This belongs to Moon Gang-tae!

Gang-tae!

Gang-tae!

This belongs to Moon Gang-tae!

This belongs to Moon Gang-tae.

This belongs to Moon Gang-tae.

MOON GANG-TAE

Get up.

This belongs to Moon Gang-tae.

-That's mine. -Come and get it.

That's mine. It's mine.

Give me that.

Give me that. Give it to me.

Give it back.

There!

Come on!

Sang-tae, don't... Goodness.

Sang-tae.

Sang-tae.

This belongs to Moon Sang-tae!

This belongs to Moon Sang-tae!

Sang-tae!

-Sang-tae... -Gang-tae!

Gang-tae!

Gang-tae!

Gang-tae! Help!

Gang-tae!

I just want my brother to die!

Gang... Gang-tae!

Gang-tae!

Gang-tae!

Gang-tae!

Gang-tae!

Gang...

Gang-tae!

-Keep going. -Gang-tae!

Just go.

Just leave him.

Gang-tae!

Help!

Climb up the ice, Sang-tae!

Sang-tae!

Go up!

How boring.

Sang-tae.

-Gang... Gang-tae. -Sang-tae!

Sang-tae!

Sang-tae, hold my hand.

Sang-tae!

Sang-tae, help me get out!

Help!

Sang-tae! Help me!

Sang-tae!

Sang-tae.

Sang-tae!

Shall I help him?

Or not?

Shall I help him?

Or not?

Wait.

Because you saved my life that day,

I've been living a fucked up life.

Sang-tae.

Don't worry.

He won't be able to abandon you.

The employee will live in the employer's studio

and draw illustrations from there.

The employer will acknowledge the employee as the best illustrator in the world.

The employer will buy the employee

a walk through van camping car instead of paying him.

The employee has a little brother who doesn't like to move.

KO MUN-YEONG, MOON SANG-TAE

Excuse me.

I'll take this, this, and this.

I want this one.

I'll take everything except for this one.

Do you think she'll accept you just because you buy her this?

That's not the problem. She can't write if she's low on sugar.

We need to make sure she gets her fix every now and then. How much is it?

-It's 52,200 won. -Why can't he be nice to me as well?

Something doesn't feel right.

That's why your business went under.

You darn brat.

We need to get there first before she brings someone else

to that cursed castle.

Hurry up and eat.

Gosh, it's so hot.

My goodness.

-Today's your day off, right? -Yes.

My parents sent me some potatoes, so I boiled...

What happened to your face?

Did a patient throw a fit?

No, it's nothing like that.

Did you fight with someone?

Did you?

I had an argument with my brother.

An argument, my foot.

It looks like he beat you up.

My goodness.

Sang-tae!

If you hit your brother like that one more time,

I'll have to give you a scolding. Do you hear me?

-He's not home. -He even ran away?

No, that's not it.

My goodness, that's great.

Does that mean Sang-tae is an illustrator now?

Do you really think it's a good thing?

Of course it's a good thing.

I'd like to thank that person

for giving Sang-tae such a great opportunity.

Gang-tae.

You should root for him.

You took good care of him until now.

Now, it's time for you to let him do what he wants.

You shouldn't stop people from doing what they want

or liking someone.

Plus, it's impossible.

-Who... -Gosh.

-Who was that? -It's that guy.

He's that caregiver's older brother.

The guy who caused a scene at the bookstore.

My gosh, it's that caregiver again?

Hey, Mun-yeong. Open the door.

Hey, open the door. Let me in.

Okay, fine. I'll just break the door. One.

Who's being so loud?

Two, three.

Why are you here?

-Kick him out of here right now. -But I live here.

-What? -He's right. We're living together.

We live together. We're not married, but we live together.

-We're not married. -My gosh.

You're living with this guy?

"The employee will live in the employer's studio

-and draw illustrations from there." -What illustrations?

Say hello to my exclusive illustrator.

Hello. I'm Moon Sang-tae, 35 years old.

My blood type is AB, and I was born in the year of the rat.

I have autism spectrum disorder.

But I have no problem taking care of myself.

I'm Yoo Seung-jae, the art director who's in charge of illustrations--

No, I'm against this team!

-I'm all for it. -Me too.

Me too.

Mun-yeong.

You cause trouble because you can't even control yourself.

So how are you going to care for him?

What if both of you end up causing trouble?

My safety pin.

What? What pin?

I have my safety pin, so don't worry.

Gang-tae.

My brother. He's... He's my little brother.

-We met him last time. -He's my little brother.

He may be a coward, but he's still my little brother.

Are you okay?

I'm sorry.

It's okay. Let's go inside.

Okay.

Mun-yeong.

Mun-yeong. Hey...

A collaboration between an author with a personality disorder

and an illustrator who has a developmental disorder.

Sir, this will either be a huge success or a complete disaster.

My gosh.

What?

Give me your car keys.

My car keys? Why?

The mountain road is pretty rough, so I need an SUV.

It's my car anyway. Goodbye then.

My goodness gracious.

I must've been crazy.

I can't believe I said those things to him.

My goodness. Oh, by the way,

what's the name of the writer that Sang-tae will be working with?

Ms. Ko Mun-yeong.

You've met her once.

Ko Mun-yeong...

He shouted only her name.

My gosh, what is wrong with me?

My goodness, why?

I feel so bad for my daughter.

-Mom. -My goodness, my heart.

Why are you so startled?

What... What are you talking about?

Get me a cup of water so I can take my medicine.

I'll have them ready.

It'll only take five minutes.

Five minutes.

You chose your brother again.

I have a few conditions.

Did I play a part in helping you come to a decision?

He can stay during the weekdays.

I'll take him home every weekend.

Did I not play a part?

There.

If Sang-tae wishes to quit,

I'll take him back whenever.

Not even just a little bit?

And...

I want you to respect him as much as you can.

Okay, I will.

How can I trust you?

-Should I write a blood contract? -You said promises are like trash.

I'll keep my word.

Because it's a promise I made to you.

No, please...

No, please.

Gang-tae! Moon Gang-tae!

They're gone.

Hey, do you have a death wish?

Do you want to be stabbed again or what?

I've warned you not to go anywhere near that bitch.

I can't believe you packed up and moved in with her.

Have you lost your mind? Are you insane?

You'd better get back here before it's too late.

Come back to me, please!

-That blabbermouth. -Mom.

What's with Jae-su? Is he drunk?

Oh, the thing is...

Well...

Ko Mun-yeong.

You evil witch!

This is where you'll work from now on.

There are so many books!

Upstairs... There are more books upstairs.

-Be careful, Sang-tae. -That old man is huge!

There are so many books!

Sang-tae loves books.

What do you like?

-Nothing in particular. -Sang-tae asked me to buy a camping car.

Do you like to travel?

-I've never traveled anywhere. -Not even once?

-I'd like to travel. -Where would you go?

Anywhere.

I'll travel without a set destination.

We've never traveled, but we've moved so many times.

About 17 times. This is our 18th move.

-Sang-tae. -Why did you move so many times?

-Because it follows me wherever I go. -Who follows you?

-Sang-tae. -It follows me wherever I go...

Come on.

Where's our room?

There are so many books!

Hi!

How pretty!

My room is so nice.

This was my room when I was little.

You guys will need another bed over here.

My room is so nice.

You've never had a bed before?

No.

Darn it. These sheets...

-When was the last time you washed them? -About 20 years ago?

It's true vintage.

I can see outside from here!

Gosh, Sang-tae!

I'm stoked! This is so soft.

This is very soft.

How soft. Is this my bed?

Gosh, it's so soft.

No one saw you, right?

One person saw me.

-Who? -Professor Ko.

Mr. Ko Dae-hwan?

Yes, he sat up and said...

Where are you going?

Are you going somewhere?

That's what he said. Gosh, I almost got a heart attack.

I was so startled that I wet my pants.

Really?

-You need to change your underwear. -It's okay.

Oh, my. This tastes extra delicious because I haven't had it for a while.

It's sweet, isn't it?

That's soda.

That's the placebo effect.

If you think that it's soju, it'll actually taste like soju.

Then you should've told me after I finished this.

I told you to just leave if you want to drink real booze.

Why are you not leaving and staying here?

It's not time yet.

You and your excuses.

All right, tell me. Anything new about the patients?

But the thing is, shouldn't you be able to pick out these things

during your sessions with the patients

and diagnose them?

I mean, you're a doctor.

There's a saying that goes like this.

"Only those who have suffered truly understand suffering."

Right. Some things you just can't learn in books.

Yes, and there are limits to what the patients tell me during the sessions.

Patients often deceive their doctors.

That's true.

You know Joo Jeong-tae, right?

-The alcoholic in my room. -Yes.

When he went out last week,

he filled sanitary gloves with soju

and hid them in his underwear to bring them here.

Well, down there...

Sang-tae.

Have you ever heard the story of Bluebeard?

Once upon a time, a count with a blue beard

lived alone in a huge castle.

-Welcome. -He was very wealthy,

but everyone avoided him out of fear

because of his blue beard.

But one day,

a poor woman came to the castle

and said that she wanted to be his bride.

Brimming with joy,

Bluebeard brought out all the jewels and treasures from each room

and gave them to his wife as a gift.

However, there was an exception.

The room in the basement.

He warned her to never go into that room.

But his curious wife

eventually opened the secret door without telling her husband.

Do you know what was in that room?

Corpses of women

were displayed on the walls.

They were the wives of Bluebeard who had ignored his warning

and opened that door.

That's how they all ended up.

Is that how the story ends?

Yes.

Sang-tae.

Don't go down

to the basement without permission.

This isn't our house, you know.

But why were the villagers

afraid of Bluebeard?

Because he was different from them.

His beard was blue.

Is being different something to be afraid of?

I guess so.

Do you have to live alone in a castle when you're different?

No.

He will eventually find his true love

who isn't afraid of his blue beard

and tells him that it's okay to be different.

Someone who understands him for who he is.

They didn't move out for good.

He said they'll be back on the weekends.

They'll go back and forth and--

Jeez! Just pick a lane and stick with it!

It's not like she talked Gang-tae into it to seduce him.

I'm sure it's strictly about work.

Seriously! Turn on your blinker.

Hey! Just lash out at me and stop honking, will you?

You have a mouth, so use it!

I'd staple your lips together if you weren't my mom.

Just say it, okay?

Honk, honk, honk!

Honk, honk, honk!

Have you lost your mind?

OK PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL

Sir.

What is your name?

Do you know where you are now?

This is odd.

His condition can change suddenly,

so keep an eye on him and keep me updated.

Yes, sir.

Where have you been?

I was feeling a little stuffy so I went for a walk.

This week, you've been...

Ko...

Dae-hwan.

What did you say?

She's

so beautiful.

She looks

like an angel.

Who looks like an angel?

Mun-yeong's...

mother.

You shouldn't be drinking.

I didn't drink.

It's probably too soon for another one-on-one with Ms. Ko, right?

You know what happened last time they went out for a walk together.

But are you sure he did that to his daughter?

What do you mean?

It's possible that he saw someone else when he was looking at his daughter.

Who?

We'll have to find out.

Your snitch didn't tell you anything about that?

I'll keep the linen room locked from now on.

She knows everything.

I slept so well.

Ms. Ko, did you sleep well?

Oh, yes.

We got up at 6 a.m. We washed all the sheets,

picked up groceries, and cleaned

while you slept.

Come and have breakfast.

Sang-tae, go wash your hands.

Hands should be washed in the bathroom.

What do you usually eat for breakfast?

We usually just have rice for breakfast.

Do you prefer bread?

No, rice.

Okay.

I want a lot.

Do you want more?

Sure.

Don't just say that you'll be here.

Come today, okay?

PUBLIC PHONE

This guy is a real catch.

Remember your blind date in Dogok-dong?

That plastic surgeon who looked like an octopus.

This guy is 1,000 times more handsome than him.

You only care about looks because you take after me.

Really?

You'll come today?

So you're saying Ms. Kang Eun-ja hasn't paid you back

for all the snacks she borrowed from you?

That's right.

Talk about stealing from the poor.

I mean, she's rich. What's with her?

She asked for money and said she'd pay me back when her daughter visits.

Right, she even took my chocolate. My chocolate and chips--

She's in a crisis. Be careful.

Call the cops. I want to talk to the manager.

-Let me talk to the director. -All right.

We heard you. We'll look into it.

So please return to your rooms for now.

Go on.

My daughter is...

Have a nice day.

She doesn't look too crazy

when you look at her.

What?

OK PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL

Let's come separately next time. People will get the wrong idea.

When are you done? Let's go home together. I'll wait.

Does your car run on gasoline or diesel? I smell gasoline.

Pay me depending on what you think.

That's odd.

It's missing something.

Butterflies.

There should be butterflies where there are flowers.

There are so many flowers,

yet I don't see a single butterfly.

Well, it's still a work in progress, so I'm sure you'll draw them in soon.

No, I refuse. I refuse.

Is it hard to draw them?

Then should I try drawing one?

No, don't! No butterflies!

Not here. They can't come here. No butterflies.

No way. No butterflies!

No, butterflies can't come here.

No way.

Mr. Moon, didn't Ms. Ko scan her access card a few minutes ago?

-Yes. Why do you ask? -Then why isn't she in class yet?

The patients are waiting and she's not picking up.

I'll look for her too.

Thank you.

UNDER CONSTRUCTION DO NOT ENTER

Why are you so surprised?

Did you forget about me already?

It's me, your mom.

Where is she?

I've been waiting for you all this time.

You're so skinny now.

Still, in my eyes,

you're the prettiest girl in the whole world.

Why won't you say anything?

Don't tell me you don't recognize me

just because of a few plastic surgeries.

Mom?

Is it

really you?

You're back?

What's the matter with you?

I know you were away for a month because of your concert,

but why are you acting like a complete stranger?

My concert?

I told you over the phone

that there's a guy who's totally your type.

Nothing bad comes out of following your mom's advice.

Just meet him, okay?

I know you'll like him.

He's tall and buff. But more importantly, his eyes.

He's got such nice eyes.

You crazy woman!

-Stop. -What?

Ms. Kang, you need to take your medications.

-You should return to your-- -Oh, it's you.

I looked everywhere for you.

Hey, this young man is the guy I told you about earlier.

What do you think? Isn't he so handsome?

-Let me escort you back to your room. -Okay.

She can be a little prickly, but she's very thoughtful.

She studied music in Germany and is now a flutist at a symphony orchestra there.

But she's been traveling back and forth

between Germany and Korea to look after me.

A SEVERE FORM OF DEPRESSION

Her depression is so severe

that she's experiencing hallucinations and delusions.

She is a beneficiary who receives welfare checks

but she believes she is the mistress of some wealthy businessman.

-It sounded like she has a daughter. -She did.

Her only child who she struggled to raise as a single mother.

But her daughter died in a car accident a few months ago.

She believes that her daughter is still alive.

It must be hard for her to accept her death.

For the time being.

"Emile couldn't relax.

Maybe it was a trap his mother set up to make him eat chicory.

Emile picked his nose."

It's me, your mom.

-"He wanted to see who the visitor was. -It's me, your mom.

-Emile was invisible to everyone." -It's me, your mom.

Be quiet.

-"Emile quickly ran out. -It's me, your mom.

-He thought it'd be safer that way. -It's me, your mom.

-It's me, your mom. -'Emile, welcome.

-This is your--'" -I said, be quiet!

Goodness.

-Why did she yell? -Why take it out on us?

-Jeez. -Seriously.

Ms. Ko hates me.

She's so mean to me.

I didn't even do anything wrong.

What's wrong? What happened?

Ms. Ko asked A-reum to read a book aloud.

Then she yelled at her to be quiet when she started reading.

From my experience,

I'm sure that she'll be possessed by a ghost soon.

People who hear ghosts talking to them start talking nonsense like that.

Where's Ms. Ko?

LEE SANG-IN

OK PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL

All right. Today is the day I put an end to this once and for all.

But if Ms. Ko finds out,

you're finished.

Are you going to be okay?

Well, I'm doomed either way.

Let's go!

I researched and organized

the recent trends in children's literature

for Mun-yeong to refer to while working on her next book.

I went to an internet café by myself and--

-Would you like me to pass it along? -No.

I want to give this to her myself.

Then why did you want to see me?

I'll get straight to the point.

Move out of her house.

Both you and your brother.

You two shouldn't be there.

Why not?

Because that's where I belong.

You can't handle her.

It's not a job for everyone.

I've been enduring everything and putting up with her for ten years.

I've been bending over backward for her.

I've been putting my life and soul on the line to protect her.

Why? What for?

Well, because I truly care about her and--

For money?

You've made quite a bit of money

from selling her books, right?

Why boast about your sacrifices when you've been well-rewarded

-for them? -What?

I wasn't boasting!

Had I only considered her as a means for me to make money,

I would've deserted her when my company suffered because of her.

Our relationship isn't based on monetary gain like we're capitalists.

It's much more than that!

What is it, then?

To Mun-yeong,

I'm her publisher, mentor, brother, and her man!

Anyway,

you're stealing my spot, so move aside at once.

I don't want to.

What?

I won't move aside.

Doesn't that caregiver seem like a great guy?

All the other girls seem to think so too.

There are so many girls who are after him.

You have to snatch him soon.

You're my only child.

It's my lifelong wish

to see the two of you married and living happily

before I pass away.

It's not like I'll live forever.

Can't you just do as I say...

Ms. Kang.

The head nurse would like to speak with you.

With me? Now? I'm busy now.

Yes, you have to go now.

Hey, let me finish before you go!

Why isn't she answering her phone?

GANG-TAE

Gang-tae!

Come join us.

Have a seat.

You must be hungry.

Gosh.

Can you even eat proper meals in that remote place?

I couldn't sleep a wink because I was so worried.

That's why

I woke up early

and made a few things with the ingredients I had.

Go on and eat up.

Okay, thank you.

-Here. You too, Sang-tae. -Thank you.

Here, eat up.

-Try this. -Thank you.

Gosh.

The house feels empty

without you guys.

Well, Ju-ri.

Yes, I heard

you have to stay there for a while because of Sang-tae's work.

Congratulations, Sang-tae. I'd like a copy when your book comes out.

Well, buy your own copy.

You should pay for it with your money.

Sang-tae.

All right. When your book comes out,

I'll buy 100 copies.

Thank you. I'd appreciate that.

Eat up.

Okay.

My gosh, I knew that nurse would do this.

She's even getting her mom to help her.

You can't leave like this.

You need to make sure that skank stays away from him!

What did I tell you?

I said other girls will try to snatch him.

Don't be so stubborn. Listen to your mom, please!

I've been eyeing him for you, but that bitch is about to snatch him.

Okay, fine. If you don't want to do the work, I'll do it for you.

Is she the only one with a mom? You have one too!

Please!

Please.

Stop saying that word, "mom."

-What do I say, then? I am your mom. -My mom

is dead.

What?

I said my mom

is dead.

Mom.

Her skull cracked,

so there was blood everywhere.

No. That can't be.

Her limbs were all twisted

and wobbly.

No, it can't be.

The floor

is still stained with her blood.

No.

That can't be.

-So ma'am, -No.

please

wake up

from your dream.

No...

No...

What's on the menu today again?

Ms. Park!

Over there.

-We'll go check. It's okay. -Okay. My gosh.

Ms. Kang.

Ms. Kang.

Call Dr. Kwon. Hurry!

Yes, ma'am.

Ms. Kang.

You're not going to eat?

You left your phone at the hospital.

Are you asleep?

Is it

really you?

You're back?

You don't seem to be in a good mood today.

Mom.

Why did Bluebeard

kill his wives?

Because they didn't listen to him.

You have to listen to Mom at all times, okay?

That makes you a good girl, right?

Answer me.

Yes, I'll listen to you at all times.

Good.

You're such a good girl.

But why did you bring him here?

I've warned you

that I will also kill the prince who comes to save you.

Ko Mun-yeong.

Ko Mun-yeong.

Run.

Run.

-It's okay, Ko Mun-yeong. -Run...

-Run. -It was just a dream.

Please run. Go!

Get out at once!

Get lost.

Leave at once.

Okay, I won't leave.

My mother always

appears in my nightmares.

You shouldn't be here.

What do you think you're doing?

The body can't lie. So it cries when it's hurting.

But the heart is a liar, so it stays silent even when it is hurting.

I miss mom.

Then what's going on between us? Is it a fling?

-What is this crap? -A nightmare doll.

How do I look?

You did well, Mun-yeong.

Sang-tae.

Have you ever heard the story of Bluebeard?

BLUEBEARD DRAGGED HIS WIFE DOWN TO THE BASEMENT

AND CUT OFF HER HEAD

AND ONCE AGAIN, BLUEBEARD WAS ALL ALONE

BLOOPERS

Subtitle translation by Liya Choi