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Na-hee.

I can't do it.

You can say I'm shameless.

But I can't let you go.

Please don't go,

Na-hee.

Are you done crying now?

Who cried?

Me? I didn't cry. No way.

I choked up a little, that's all.

"A little" doesn't cut it. I saw your tears.

What about the boy? Is he all right?

Yes.

I left after they took him to the general ward.

I'm glad.

Did you have dinner?

Gosh.

I haven't eaten anything all day.

Then let's grab a bite to eat. I'm hungry too.

Then how about

a hot bowl of oxtail soup? Okay.

Oxtail soup in this weather? I want something else.

Such as?

Just anything.

Then oxtail soup it is.

Something other than oxtail soup!

You're awfully selfish.

Here.

What do you mean? This is the first time I didn't cave in to you.

Besides, you like the tasty broth from here.

Do I?

It's fine.

You should have it all.

Didn't you say you starved all day?

I said you could have it.

It's quite good.

Don't get any on you.

You're enjoying your bowl for someone who wept earlier.

I said I didn't weep.

The tears went back in as they were coming out.

Now, eat up.

It must be because you're tall and lean, Ga-hee.

You look like a professional model.

Hyo-sin, you look good too.

They all look so good that I don't know what to choose.

This or this?

Ji-hun, which do you think is better?

This one. You look amazing here.

Look at the clothes.

Still, good looks complete outfits.

Okay, then I have my photo.

The descriptions of the clothes are perfect too.

I'll now press submit.

-Go, go. -Go for it.

Okay.

One, two.

Done!

Congratulations!

Congratulations on opening your online store.

Will you be treating us to steak instead of tteokbokki?

Of course. Any time.

Orders will come pouring in, so let's be on standby.

Please, when will the first order come? Please come quickly.

Yes? What is it?

Ga-hee, we should get some rest

for our training tomorrow.

Good night.

Was this correctly submitted?

I wonder if the notification bell hasn't been set.

You can't get lucky on your first try. Be patient.

Ji-hun, good night.

Sure thing.

Mom, we should go to bed too.

I'm sure orders will come in by tomorrow.

They will, right?

Orders will come in.

Of course.

Thanks, Ji-won, for playing along back there.

You see, we--

I know. He told me your story.

Ji-won, now that you know, you should give us some privacy.

We haven't been able to enjoy each other's company much lately.

Sure thing. I'll see you tomorrow, Da-hee.

I'll see you around.

You'll what? I'd rather we never cross paths again.

What's wrong? You're making him uncomfortable.

He doesn't seem like the type of person who feels uncomfortable this easily.

-I'll get going, then. -Sure.

Get home safely, Ji-won.

Jae-seok, what's your problem with him?

What do you mean?

I have my reasons, so don't chastise me like that.

I'm 100% sure that he has feelings for you.

He's being incredibly crafty.

What's the matter with you? Do you even hear yourself?

He's just being nice.

He's helping me out because he feels bad that I'm back at school at this age.

Okay, fine. Let's be blunt about this.

Fine!

Why is it

that you don't put walls up around people?

You can be dense when it comes to these things.

On the contrary. I'm quite perceptive when it comes to these things.

Don't make me laugh.

And you told me that you two weren't on the same team.

So how come you are?

Well, that's because another teammate

was having a hard time collecting materials.

-Ji-won traded places-- -See?

Why do you think he switched teams?

He likes you, that's why!

Do you have any idea what he said to me earlier?

He challenged me!

With bulging eyes!

Don't be ridiculous. Why on earth would he like me?

Why me when there are other young, pretty girls?

How on earth should I know?

Maybe we have the same taste in women.

Don't be like this.

I never took you for this awfully jealous type.

We're both representatives of our class.

I can't attend class if you make things awkward for us.

What should I do? Quit my role as a representative?

That's not what I'm saying.

Why would you put it like that?

-You're making me the bad guy. -That's how you're reacting!

So you're speaking like this now?

Why is it

that you trust him more than you trust me? It hurts, you know.

There is nothing to trust!

Forget it. I can't communicate with you now.

Fine, forget about it. I'm done talking to you too.

You're making me out to be very jealous.

Fine. If we're done talking, I'll head home. Good night.

Sure, have a good night. I won't walk you home today.

Wait, was he serious?

She's just leaving?

How could she?

Gyu-jin, you're home.

You're home, brother.

Is the boy all right? Your face tells me he is.

Yes, he was moved to the general ward.

Unbelievable.

I won't be the one to call first this time.

How can she ignore everything I say?

I'm really upset!

You're late today.

I guess.

What's wrong? Is it your studies? Is it hard to adjust?

No, my studies are fun.

Then what?

That's all there is to it. I've been working hard.

Then what's up with your tone?

Of course you should be studying hard.

It's an even bigger mess in here.

They went through every corner of the room.

Yeon-hong, that wench.

How will she come up with all that money?

Unbelievable.

Hi, Dad.

I was going to call you,

but things came up. I'm sorry.

How have you been feeling?

Well, I've been good.

What had you so distraught?

Did something happen?

Well, things got a little messy around here.

Anyway, is your appetite back?

Yes, I'm good.

That's all you ever say.

I'll come by the temple during the weekend.

Cho-yeon.

Yes?

You're doing fine.

I just wanted to

tell you that.

Dad, this is out of the blue.

Take better care of your health.

I'll come by to see you soon.

Sure.

I'll hang up, then.

Good night, Dad.

Why does he still sound so weak?

Come in.

Yes, Dr. Song.

Mr. Lee,

are you available for a cup of coffee?

Sure thing. Where?

How about we have it here? Let me brew you a cup.

Well,

I'm sorry.

I guess there's really nothing I can say to you.

It's fine. I told you to use me, remember?

I was hoping to use this chance to my advantage, too, but I overreached.

But I learned my lesson this time.

I'm no match for Gyu-jin.

Jeong-rok.

Still, I was able to give it a shot this time at least.

It was the closure I needed.

Thanks for that.

But isn't it a shame

to lose out on the position in New York?

I'm blowing a good opportunity,

but I'm needed here in a certain capacity too.

I see. Well, we need to work together until I leave,

so let's not make things awkward.

Right.

I won't take you back even if you change your mind.

Sure.

You jerk!

So you made me waste my time?

I went out of my way to get you this position,

but you're declining?

I'm terribly sorry about this.

I really am.

You're messing with me, aren't you?

This is payback for when I made you

pick up the tab back in college, right?

No, don't be ridiculous. Of course not.

We'll get together sometime,

and I'll make it up to you in spades.

I'm really sorry about this.

Hold on. Did I go deaf?

I told you soda is bad for your health.

Leave me alone.

I'm thirsty after the announcement.

"Announcement"?

What announcement?

I told Jeong-rok that I won't be going to New York.

I see.

Why don't we have dinner together?

Sure. Why not?

We're having what I want though.

I was going to let you choose. Don't beat me to it.

-I'll get to my rounds, then. -Sure.

Have a good day.

I'll call you.

Anxiety may show in different ways among children.

First is realistic anxiety.

This state occurs when one feels threatened

or think that they're in genuine danger.

They prepare for emergencies

and instinctively switch to a self-preservation mode.

Next is neurotic anxiety.

This state occurs when one can't control one's instincts

and is put in danger.

In the cases of children,

they experience neurotic anxiety as realistic anxiety.

Please turn to page 46 of The Introduction of Child Psychology.

He's not calling me.

What should I do?

Should I call him first?

JAE-SUN

Da-hee.

Hey, Ji-won.

Did you get home safely yesterday?

Of course.

You must've felt bad yesterday.

I'm sorry.

He's not usually this edgy.

But he's a little sensitive these days. Please understand.

It's okay.

Did you fight with your boyfriend yesterday?

No, I didn't.

We're not kids. Why would we fight?

It's nothing like that.

Time is really dragging today. It's still lunchtime.

Should I call her first?

No.

Jae-seok, then she'd think you got jealous for nothing.

You have to wait. At least this time.

But honestly,

I do want to hear her voice.

I should probably call her and hang up right away.

Hang on.

Wait, Jae-seok. Hang in there.

Why is it so hard to wait?

Put the phone down. Put it in your pocket.

I can't do this.

Did you have lunch?

-Would you like some coffee? -No, thanks.

-I want you to talk to me. -Pardon?

Talk to you about what?

Anything. Ask me questions so I can't think of anything else.

There's something I must not do, but I can't stop myself from doing it.

Well, what should I say?

Oh, right. What did you eat for lunch today?

Buckwheat noodles with Gi-yeong and Seong-u.

What's next? Hurry.

You said you like noodle dishes.

Then is there a dish you'd like to recommend?

I go to Chang-dong to eat kalguksu.

There's a restaurant which has been in business for 30 years.

The soup is wonderful. Their red bean kalguksu is really good.

And I go to Mullae-dong to eat bibim guksu.

I went there with Da-sik last week…

Darn it!

I'm thinking of her again.

I failed again.

I'm such a fool.

What's wrong with him? He's being strange, isn't he?

I know. Actually, he's always been a geeky guy.

One.

Two.

One.

Two.

One.

Jun-seon.

Shall we stop?

The moves you learned today, practice 20 sets of them,

cool down, and call it a day.

Jeong-bong, check the details for them.

I'll see you at home.

Jun-seon.

He's been down the whole time. Where is he going now?

I'm really worried about him these days. He doesn't seem to be in his right mind.

So we should work even harder for him.

Let's begin.

Okay. Go ahead and practice.

I'll check the details, so show me.

I hope it won't leave a scar on her forehead.

Look at her.

What is she so happy about?

It's really good to see Seo-jin like this.

There is Seo-yeong.

Oh dear.

Why is she so down? That doesn't seem like my eldest daughter.

My gosh. She should watch where she's going.

She might fall down.

My goodness.

IRI ACADEMY

Seo-yeong.

Keep your chin up.

You're making me sad.

Cho-yeon, did Yeon-hong call?

No. I believe she managed to get away.

I told her to go as far as she could.

Cho-yeon, about the guys who came here yesterday,

are they connected to someone?

Like a loan shark? Are they gang members or something?

Of course we are gang members.

My goodness.

Hi.

You guys are back.

Are you here to have some gimbap? Have a seat, then.

You go ahead and eat gimbap.

We're here to see Hong Yeon-hong.

Where are you, Yeon-hong?

She's not here. She left.

What? She left?

Of course she did, after all that fuss.

She already ran away.

Where did she go?

She must have told you something.

Where did she go?

Why are you banging the table? She just left without saying goodbye.

That wench has no manners. I'm sure you're already aware of that.

Darn it. That slimy wench.

Gosh, they drink fruit juice a lot in summer.

It's a lot of work.

I have some oranges in stock. I should buy tomatoes, kiwi--

My gosh.

Darn it.

Excuse me.

You're supposed to apologize after shoving someone.

What?

Things are driving me nuts already.

Did I shove you?

Why were you standing in my way to begin with?

-How dare you? -My goodness.

What is it? What's the matter?

Why are the ladies in this market so brave?

I'll just-- Darn it.

Gosh, this is really annoying.

Let's go.

What are you looking at?

Hey. Yun-jeong.

Here. Drink up. It's warm barley tea.

Thanks.

So why did you stir up a hornet's nest

when you couldn't even deal with it?

You should've known what they were like just by looking.

I didn't get a good look at their faces.

So what were they doing in this market?

Forget it. It's a long story.

Drink it and go. You should go back to your store.

Okay.

I should go back.

Why did you stop frying the chickens--

Hello.

Hello.

Why did you stop frying the chickens--

Oh. Hello, Ms. Choi.

I should get going.

Okay. Go.

Bye.

But I'm too scared to go on my own.

Can someone walk me to my store?

Just anyone.

I can't believe this.

Hey. You guys are home early.

Yes.

You seem to be in a good mood today.

-You got an order, didn't you? -Is that it?

No. I decided to relax.

I just started it, so it will take time to get orders.

So what? Do you need anything?

We're feeling hungry after training.

Do you mind if we eat some ramyeon here?

Sure.

Hang on. I'll cook it for you.

Thank you.

I'm glad.

I was afraid she'd be feeling depressed again.

I knew she was so broad-minded.

I don't know. Do you really think so?

I'm not feeling good about this.

What? What do you mean?

When people face a crisis, they go through three emotional stages.

Stage one is positiveness and hopefulness.

Follow me.

She tries to deny reality,

imagining false future possibilities.

But the fantasy comes to an end.

After going through the positiveness and hope…

What? What's the problem?

Anger.

Why aren't they buying my clothes?

They are cute and cheap.

I posted them cheaper than the others.

Try to look for a better shopping mall.

You'll never find a better store with cheaper clothes.

Not everyone has a discerning eye.

Ga-hee. What about the ramyeon--

Cook it yourself! You have your own arms and legs.

The worst is yet to come. Follow me.

I'll show you stage three.

What's so funny?

Everything is. From top to bottom.

That's stage three. Manic depression. Mood swings.

This won't do.

If I go back to my manager, will she take me back?

Did she hire someone else already?

I'm leaving. Don't stop me. I'm going.

Where are you going?

She'll go between indifference and despair.

Her emotions are out of control.

Let go of me.

I can't lose everything again.

I'll beg for my job back.

What…

What was that sound?

ORDER LIST

ORDER RECEIVED

It's an order.

-Really? -Is that true?

I really got an order. It's my first order!

-Congratulations, Ga-hee! -Good for you!

It's her first order!

Her first order.

-Are you sure? -Look.

I did it.

Come in.

You're done for the day. Good job.

-You too. -Thanks.

Are you done?

Yes.

See you on the first floor.

Did you hear I got rejected?

Na-hee won't go to the US.

Yes. Well--

Forget it. Don't comfort me.

If you console me and I complain, it'd make me shallow.

But it'd be hypocritical to act like I'm fine.

It's awkward for me.

Okay.

But…

don't let her go this time.

I'm serious.

Right.

Is it good?

Yes, it is.

Why won't you eat? You've been staring at my face.

Am I that pretty?

I didn't stare at you. You've become full of yourself.

That idiot Jeong-rok spoiled you.

Hey!

That hurt!

I didn't do it to hurt you.

Your hair got in your food, and I meant to fish it out.

Don't act out of character. It doesn't suit you.

I won't. I won't do it, I won't.

You complain even when I help.

Let me make something clear in case you misunderstand.

I haven't completely opened up to you yet.

Deciding to stay doesn't mean I'll get back with you.

I'll take my time to think.

I said that just in case you get the wrong idea.

What? The wrong idea?

I'm not having any ideas, so why would you get the wrong idea first?

I feel the same. I haven't completely opened up yet myself.

It's so obvious that you're sulking.

Why do you say I'm sulking whenever I say something?

It shows that you're sulking.

Do you know you pout your lips when you're upset?

Why would you talk about my lips?

Don't attack my looks. Shall I do the same?

Oh, forget it. I won't put up with such childishness.

I wondered why we got so romantic.

We're a poor match, and I considered going back to you. That was crazy of me.

You're crazy? I'm the crazy one, lady. You're just being silly.

Darn it.

Another bottle of soju!

What?

You're a better drinker now.

I was always good at drinking. I just didn't drink.

I thought very long and hard.

Na-hee,

you should've become a lawyer, not a doctor.

You're argumentative. Freakishly argumentative.

What about you?

You get on my nerves.

You really get on my nerves. So much.

Na-hee's back.

You really want to win, right? You're totally back.

You're back too.

You get on my nerves without giving me any slack.

I think we had it best when we had no ties whatsoever.

Then what?

Shall we pretend like yesterday's hug never happened?

I can never win.

Give it to me.

It's mine.

Hey, what happened? Why am I here?

Did you bring me here?

You sounded like a man. I didn't bring you here.

You're stubborn when you're drunk. You must've urged us to come here.

What time is it?

-Let's get out of here. -What?

We might be able to pretend we didn't sleep out.

Don't forget the bags.

Wait.

-I'll drive you. -Let's take separate taxis.

Why would I do that?

We have to come back to work.

Hey.

Taxi!

To Junganggwan-ro, please.

Why did I sleep out?

Why did I drink when I couldn't handle myself?

Yeong-dal!

What's wrong?

Was it another nightmare?

Yes.

Goodness, you're sweating.

It's been getting worse lately.

You've been having nightmares way too often.

I must be fatigued to be having constant nightmares.

Hold on. Let me get you some water.

Maybe I should get him some herbal medicine?

Na-hee?

Mom?

Did you stay out all night?

What? Of course not.

I was on my way out.

I have an early meeting today.

I'll get going, then.

A meeting? It's so early in the morning.

How can this hospital be so inconsiderate?

Should I get the herbal medicine for Na-hee too?

What the-- My gosh.

-I see you're up early. -Hi.

I met up with a friend I haven't seen in a while.

You remember, Jung-hoon, right?

He never lets me go when he's drunk,

-so we went to his place and-- -Gyu-jin.

I couldn't care less about whether you sleep at night,

so enough with the excuses.

Are you going to take a shower?

No.

Then I'll shower first.

-Da-hee, come on. Breakfast is ready. -Okay.

Right. Wait, Ga-hee. Hold on.

Na-hee didn't come home last night.

Really? But Mom said she left early this morning.

That's not true. She didn't come home last night.

I was awake until 3 a.m.

What?

Then did Mom catch her when she was coming home?

Hold on, then. Where was she all night?

Was she with

that hospital director?

No way. Na-hee would never.

You know how conservative she is.

Being conservative doesn't matter when it comes to dating.

Anyway, good for her.

She's lucky to have a guy to spend the night with.

What good does having a boyfriend do when he doesn't even call to begin with?

Darn it.

-Sure. -Got it.

That's enough with the legs. Let's move on to core--

My schedule suddenly got changed.

Can you pick up Seo-jin and take her to play therapy?

Let me know if you can't.

Can't she at least call me when asking for a favor?

All she could manage was a text.

Hey.

Did you get back home all right?

Yes.

-Would you like some? -Sure.

Thanks.

It's really good.

What are you doing later this evening? Do you have some free time?

Yes, of course.

We should talk.

Sure, we probably should.

Right.

Can I take another sip?

-Have the whole can. -No.

It's okay. Just a second.

-What's up? -So my phone works fine.

-You're the one who called me. -Whatever.

What?

What's with him?

Who was it?

My phone is perfectly fine.

She's just refusing to call me first.

Fine.

She asked for a battle, and now she will get one.

I used to be quite the partygoer.

She clearly doesn't know the old me.

Ji-hong, it's me.

Why don't we get the gang together and party?

EUNSEONG MOTEL

Who is it?

It's me. Open up.

My gosh.

Cho-yeon.

What's going on?

Why are you still in Seoul?

I was going to stay here for the time being

and find a place to lay low.

Everyone I know has their own problems and can't afford to let me stay with them.

On top of that, my mom called earlier

to tell me that strange men came by looking for me.

Oh gosh.

Those thugs came by the diner this morning.

They looked quite annoyed when I told them you left.

-They must've gone there next. -What do I do?

I have nowhere to go. And even if I did, I can't leave this place.

They might be waiting for me at bus and train stations.

So what do you plan on doing?

I'll have to hide out here until they back off.

I know I'm in no position to ask,

but can you lend me some more money?

Unbelievable.

Here. That's all I can spare.

You must pay me back every single penny.

I'll follow you like those thugs until you do.

Got it?

Thanks, Cho-yeon. Thank you so much.

-Thank you. -Oh dear.

Hyo-sin, I didn't expect you to be home. Training must have ended early.

Yes, Jun-seon had to take Seo-jin to play therapy.

-The guys wanted it heated up. -And they ordered you to do it?

They are quite bossy, aren't they?

I'm the youngest, so of course it's my job. Where are you off to?

Ta-da! I'm off to deliver my first order.

I'm sending it via post.

You planning to walk there?

The post office is a long walk away.

-Would you like a lift? -It's all right.

I can't ask you for a ride all the time.

Are you serious?

Of course not.

Where did you park your bike? Right outside?

-Did you send it? -Yes.

Ta-da. Here's my first receipt.

Looking at this finally makes it feel real.

I'm really the owner of an online store.

Of course you are.

It feels really weird. I regret not taking the leap sooner.

Maybe I made myself a woman with a disconnected career.

Anyway, my first order was taken care of.

Let's go. I'll treat you to pork belly.

We'll throw a party today.

A party after one single order? Isn't it too early?

It is, but I should treat you to a meal since you modeled for me.

Let's go.

Why is he calling me?

Just a second.

It's me. What's up?

What is it?

This better be urgent. All right, I'll be there.

I'm sorry, but I'll have to take a raincheck.

-Why? -Ji-hun's dad wants to meet up.

He said it's urgent. I'll see you at home.

I broke up with Yoon-mi.

What?

Why is that so surprising?

You know her temper.

When something doesn't go her way,

she yells and curses no matter where she is.

Yesterday, I ran out of patience, so I said a few words back.

She slapped me with her purse in the middle of a department store.

See? Look at the mark she left.

That expensive purse was so firm and sturdy.

Sorry about that. Gosh, what's wrong with me?

You never humiliated me in front of others like that.

-You don't hold grudges either. -Are you seriously comparing me to her?

Anyway, is that why you asked me here? To whine?

Of course not.

All this time, I let you and Ji-hun down

because I was trying to please her too much.

I know I treated you two poorly. I wanted to apologize for that.

Unbelievable. After all this time?

Yes, I'll try to do the right thing from here on out.

I'm good, so make it up to your son.

You broke his heart over and over again.

Yes, I hear you.

Since you're here, why don't you stay for dinner?

You love the seafood stew here.

Why would I ever eat dinner with you?

Get lost, and don't ever call me for this reason again.

I couldn't care less about your dating life.

Besides, I'm a busy woman now.

Ga-hee…

Apologize properly to Ji-hun.

If you don't…

Got it.

I'll be in touch.

Let's meet up with Ji-hun next time.

Don't be absurd!

She looks exceptionally pretty today.

Gosh, she's a beauty.

Isn't that the guy who made you fetch water?

You're right. That wretched jerk.

Look at him acting all nice. What a hypocrite.

Seo-yeong loves anecdotes like this.

Absence makes the heart grow fonder after all.

It's not the same without her. I miss her.

Likewise. Don't you agree?

I do.

Hyo-sin, why do you keep glancing at the door?

-Are you waiting for someone? -It's nothing.

I'm home. Ji-hun, you're back.

-Hi, Ga-hee. -Hi.

Where were you, Mom?

I had an errand to run.

This has finally become your living room, hasn't it?

It's hot upstairs because the roof is close to the sun.

Wait, I missed this episode. Let me get changed and come back.

Grill some dried squid for me.

Got it, Ga-hee.

Seo-jin!

Come to your dad!

Did you have lunch today?

Did you miss me or didn't you?

You did?

Seo-jin, I missed you a great deal as well.

Let me see you again.

You pretty little thing.

Let's go.

She recently hurt her forehead and got a few stitches.

Even while shedding big tears, she barely made a sound.

It was my fault she got hurt.

She could've blamed me out loud at least once.

Doctor,

when will Seo-jin be able to speak?

I'm not sure.

She always responds well when her name is called

and shows no signs of autism.

Her vocal cords and mouth seem to be normal too,

so I guess it's safe to hope.

Fear has been creeping up on me.

I wonder if she won't talk for the rest of her life.

The most difficult part of my job is asking for more patience.

Parents are more impatient than children in most cases.

But you've never missed a therapy session for Seo-jin.

I believe we'll have some good news soon.

Are you sure about that?

Parents' effort helps their children improve.

Let's hang in there a little bit more.

No one knows just how much Seo-jin has improved.

Sure. Thank you, Doctor.

I ignored her from the day after that,

and she kept on glancing at me on the bus.

I acted like

I didn't know her and treated her like she was invisible.

-Completely? -Yes.

After a while, she contacted me first

and we confirmed our feelings for each other.

That's how I got the prettiest girl in Mia Girls' High.

He sure knows how to push and pull.

The mystery is finally solved. We had no idea what happened back then.

That's not even half of the story.

I'll tell you more right after a bathroom break.

To be continued.

-Get going. -Sure.

Gosh, I miss Da-hee like crazy.

I can't take it anymore.

DA-SIK

Hold on. I'll get this copied.

Sure.

JAE-SUN

Here, you can take a copy too.

Thanks.

Aren't you hungry, Da-hee?

How about we get some snacks?

What?

Did she just ignore my call?

What the…

Da-hee.

How can she do this to me?

But…

I…

It's been a while

since we went on a walk together.

I know.

It'd be odd to go on walks after divorcing.

I got to thinking, Na-hee.

What I regret not doing

while we were married…

is never telling you how I truly felt.

"I'm sorry. I love you."

"I forgive you. I don't resent you."

"I need you."

"I want to hold your hand."

In a sense,

it's the easiest thing to say,

but not saying it made you misunderstand me.

I never realized that

unspoken feelings hold no power.

But not anymore.

From now on,

I'm going to be honest about my feelings.

So let's…

start over,

Na-hee.

I thought about it too.

But

I'm still scared.

We started dating out of love at first.

I'm worried that the same thing might repeat

and so we might end up hating each other again.

That's why I decided…

to follow my heart this time.

For now,

let's stick

to dating.

Let's date, Gyu-jin.

Let's start over properly and take it slowly.

I want to get to know you again.

Well…

Okay.

We can date for the time being.

Let's do that.

Deal.

Deal.

Why did you choose our major of all things?

For starters, I love children.

And I love my niece.

But she has a mental illness.

I want to find out what's ailing those lovely kids

and help them deal with it.

I just chose it based on my grades.

You did? It can happen.

But

you made me reflect on myself.

You came here because this is what you want to learn.

And you're working really hard.

But what am I doing?

What do I want to do?

I'm glad that it motivated you.

He called. When did he call?

Did I miss the call?

Oh no. He might think I ignored it on purpose.

He's already upset enough.

Ji-won.

Can you not call him?

What do you mean?

What are you doing?

Don't call your boyfriend.

You see,

I really like you.

What?

-She should be at school. -The receiver cannot--

Why isn't she taking my calls?

Is she still upset?

That jerk.

Why…

Why are you being like this, Ji-won?

I have a boyfriend. You know that.

I like him a lot.

I like him so much.

I like him even more than he likes me.

Why can't you like me?

Because I'm too young? Why does it even matter?

Because you met him first? We can get to know each other with time.

Is it because I'm not a doctor?

I'm from a rich family. My father is a professor.

My mother is a piano instructor.

I'll study hard to get a job--

It's not about that, Ji-won.

He is…

He changes me.

He encourages me,

and he makes me love myself.

That's who he is.

Jae-seok.

We haven't been here in so long.

This place has a lot of our happy memories.

I know. I've been too busy since school started.

I'm sorry.

You were right about that.

I was being tactless and careless.

You just don't know how attractive you are.

That's not true.

But still…

I was

being narrow-minded.

I was blinded by jealousy, so I grilled you.

I'm sorry.

I'll try harder to be a more understanding boyfriend.

I will try harder to become a more tactful girlfriend.

But you were wrong about one thing.

It's not that you like me more than I like you.

I like you way more than you like me.

That's not true. I like you more.

No. I like you more.

That's not true.

My gosh.

Are they kissing on the stairs where people pass by?

Gosh, we should go closer to them.

We should just walk past them.

What?

All right. Look at the camera. Cheese.

Smile.

Oh, it looks great.

It should be my profile picture.

What a scene. I can't believe what I'm seeing.

Hey, are you going to stay here forever?

Aren't you selling meat?

I finished selling it. Don't be ridiculous.

Let's take one more picture.

-Okay. Try to look chic this time. -Chic.

My gosh. Leave them be.

It's better than getting hysterical and badmouthing people.

All right, then.

I'll just take these out.

Okay. Hurry so you can go home early.

You didn't get much sleep last night.

-Okay. -All right.

Why didn't he get much sleep?

Well, nothing serious.

It's his dream.

Apparently, it made him restless.

Did you say a dream?

What dream?

Oh, sir.

You're here today.

-Yes. -Here you are.

Gosh. Thank you so much.

-You collected a lot today. -Yes.

Here. Drink this.

Again?

-I don't know what to say. -It's nothing.

-Have a nice day, then. -Okay.

-Hang on. -What?

There's not much I can do for you.

Do you mind if I mend your shoes?

-My shoes? -Yes.

Gosh, I'm tired.

Oh no. When did it break?

It's really upsetting.

I wear them when I work at the store. It's really okay.

By the way, you're really good at this.

I used to make a living by doing this.

Until recently, I worked as a cobbler.

I see.

I've led a life full of twists and turns.

I guess everyone has though.

I know. That's the way life goes.

I once lived in a grand style.

It's funny how money works.

I used to run an orchard, but I went bankrupt.

After wandering about for a while,

I started a shoe repair shop,

but I had to sell it to pay off my kids' debts.

After my wife died, my kids didn't take care of me.

I guess they could barely take care of themselves.

What else could I do? That's the hand I was dealt.

The orchard owner is looking for a nanny and housekeeper.

I think it was somewhere in Dapsimni.

I heard he had a shoe repair shop.

So, sir,

where was

your orchard?

At my hometown, Cheongdo.

Cheongdo?

Yes.

Then your shoe repair shop…

Was your shop near Dapsimni?

What? How do you know that?

You jerk!

My sister, Yeong-suk. Where did you leave her?

Who… What?

My younger sister Yeong-suk went to care for your child.

Where did you leave Yeong-suk?

So,

you abandoned a child

who was still alive?

We were so poor then.

We had to flee in the middle of the night.

We were unable to care for someone sick.

My own kids were about to starve.

As a human being,

I did something

that I should never have done.

But I'm human myself.

The thought of the girl,

it kept me up that night.

I went to get her as soon as day broke,

but a monk was holding her.

What?

I don't know

if she was still alive at the time or not.

Either way,

I'm very sure that the monk took her up the mountain.

I saw it clearly.

Then,

Yeong-suk…

Yeong-suk could still be alive? Is that it?

Is that so?

EPILOGUE

Where am I?

-Honey. -My sister, Yeong-suk.

-She could still be alive. -Honey!

If she were really alive,

she must've resented me so much for sending her away.

Your outfit's--

You're blinding me.

-You're pretty. -Is there an event I don't know of?

-Ji-won's not picking up? -The receiver cannot…

Ji-won missed class again today.

Over here.

Tell me where to find Yeon-hong, and I'll disappear.

It's Cho-yeon. Is something wrong?

-Oh my. -Yeong-suk.

Where on earth are you if you're alive?