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BATTLE FOR HAPPINESS

ALL CHARACTERS, EVENTS, LOCATIONS AND INCIDENTS IN THIS DRAMA ARE FICTITIOUS.

EPISODE 3

EVIDENCE

APRIL, 1997

Look at you two. Aren't you going to say hello?

You'll be living together now. You should get to know each other.

Hi.

I'm Jang Mi-ho in Class 7 of 4th grade.

I'm Oh Yu-jin in Class 11 of 4th grade.

What month were you born in, Yu-jin?

May.

That makes you the older sister.

Mi-ho, call her "Sis."

Don't push them. They will become close with time.

Okay.

Oh, right. I must go do my homework.

SCORE: 92

-What are you doing here? -Nothing.

Do you get scolded even with that score?

What do you care?

Do you want to switch with mine?

Forget it.

JANG MI-HO, SCORE: 100

Good job.

You never disappoint me.

What about you, Yu-jin? May I see what you got?

I threw my exam away.

I'm off to the supermarket.

I'll go with her.

Hey!

Wait up!

Wait up!

Why don't you ever call me "Sis"?

Why should I when we're the same age?

You're right.

Then just call me whatever you want.

Sis.

Is this right? Or is this right?

You can't even put on shoes by yourself?

Oh, right.

Please give her the Jjong Jjong hairstyle.

What's that?

Jjong Jjong hairstyle.

So what is that?

I need to know what it is to do it for you.

Stupid.

Only Mom knows how to do it.

Give her the Jjong Jjong hairstyle.

Jung-ah.

I feel so bad for Yu-jin. Oh, no!

I'm sure she's in a good place now.

Let's think that way.

CONDOLENCES

Yu-jin's girls and our kids go to the same kindergarten.

I am sorry for your loss.

We are heartbroken as well.

Thank you for coming.

More people are here than I thought.

I was worried people wouldn't come to keep this quiet.

How could this be quiet with all the news?

Who is she, sitting here as if she's a bereaved family member?

I heard that she's Yu-jin's sister.

Is she older or younger?

-Are you a friend? -No.

Ms. Oh Yu-jin won in the family photo event

that was held at our bank.

So I came to propose doing an advertisement with us.

What do you mean they're sisters?

Their parents were remarried.

When their parents got divorced, they didn't sort it out legally.

It looks like Yu-jin's father-in-law just found out about it.

Where are her parents? Why is her estranged sister there?

Her mother got remarried, so she lost touch with her.

And her father passed away.

I saw the father-in-law ask the sister to help out

so that the family space doesn't seem empty.

I hope Yu-jin's husband wakes up soon.

Those poor girls.

Their mom died so horribly.

Imagine how shocked they'll be when they grow up and learn the truth.

It's so heartbreaking.

REST IN PEACE JOEUN BANK

ROOM 8

My last picture with her.

I'll always remember you...

What are you doing on a day like this? You should all go home.

She came. I guess it did bother her a lot.

Like this?

That's not right.

I'll do it for you later.

-What... -Ms. Hwang...

Chief?

You should have a meal before you go.

No, it's okay. I was going to pay my respects and go anyway.

You haven't changed one bit.

What? Living a hectic life?

That's who I am.

Anyway,

what a small world.

I never imagined you were Yu-jin's sister.

When we were working at the same branch, you never mentioned it.

It's not something to brag about.

So I'd like to ask you to keep this...

Yes, sure.

I won't tell anyone.

Thank you.

This isn't an ordinary funeral.

So no one else at work knows besides me?

No, except my subordinate.

I used my reward vacation day for today too.

What did the police say?

Was she really murdered? Is there a suspect?

Why are the police keeping the investigation quiet?

That's why all kinds of rumors are spreading.

I don't know either.

So-won must be waiting for me.

I feel so bad for those poor things.

I know.

I'm really late now.

I wish we had reunited somewhere else. Bye.

Bye.

By the way, are you all right?

The culprit will be caught soon.

Take care of yourself too.

I will.

I'll get going now.

Can I talk to you briefly?

Not for too long. Just for about one or two months.

Even if their dad wakes up,

he'll have to stay in the hospital for a while.

I'm sorry, but I have a job too.

And one or two months isn't a short time.

They have a nanny too.

The nanny will stay only until the end of this week.

And it isn't easy to find a full-time nanny.

Besides, a blood-related kin is the best, right?

We're not blood-related.

And I believe I've done everything I'm obligated to do.

Come on.

Don't you feel bad for the girls?

I do.

But if I take in the girls only out of compassion

and give up later, you'd be in a bind.

Well, that's...

I believe that it is much better for me to honestly say that I can't look after them.

Besides, I don't really like kids.

If you have nothing more to say, I'll get going now.

Our real auntie left?

Yes.

SNS MARKETING TEAM

Hey, Seop Seop. Assistant Manager Jang Mi-ho...

I heard that she's the suspect in the Bannae-dong murder. Is it true?

What are you talking about? Who said that?

I heard that some detectives came by a few times.

What...

Even her messenger is turned off.

Unbelievable.

Maybe she was taken into custody to be questioned.

Stay out of it if you don't know.

Ms. Jang is the victim's sister,

so she took the day off to be at the funeral.

You don't know anything.

Sisters?

That's crazy.

Maybe they fought over the inheritance.

Hey, watch what you say.

Ms. Jang would never do that.

I'll kill you if you spread false rumors about her.

I'm exhausted.

All the blood stains are smudged and the only witness is unconscious.

We are working day and night, but I just can't figure out this case.

Here she comes.

It wasn't enough that you came to my work?

You confirmed everything.

We're just trying to figure out what happened that night,

weighing the different possibilities.

If you want to find her enemies, look elsewhere.

I have no reason to hurt Yu-jin after 18 years have passed.

One moment, Ms. Jang.

Do you remember now

what Ms. Oh Yu-jin said over the phone in your last call?

Please input...

The door is unlocked.

The investigation on the murder of a woman in her thirties

in a luxurious apartment still remains a mystery.

On the 5th at 9:00 p.m., in Bannae-dong...

OH YU-JIN

Help me.

"Help me."

"Save me"?

No one else can know.

Please delete it.

What did she mean?

She was found dead in the balcony,

and her husband who had been stabbed was taken to the hospital...

Even after coming home late last night, my husband is playing with our girls.

He won't let me come out of the cabana.

It's tough to be a good dad. There, there.

I'm so jealous, Yu-jin.

How did you get the collaboration beach bag?

There are three snakes in the house.

Daddy snake, daddy snake, daddy snake.

Daddy snake is a lunatic.

Mommy snake is crazy.

Mommy snake is mad.

NA-YOUNG

What? They didn't get along?

-A-rin! -Min-sung.

-Ji-yul and Ha-yul aren't here yet? -It seems so.

Don't make it so obvious.

Do you want the other moms to keep gossiping?

How can you be so calm, Jung-ah?

How can I be calm?

You and I are both sad and heartbroken.

But it's not our fault, so keep your mouth shut.

Don't make it a bigger deal than it is out of guilt.

But Ji-yul... What's going to happen to the girls?

I have a plan, so get that frown off your face.

It'll bring bad luck.

And help me out with this.

Jung-ah.

There isn't something going on that I don't know about, right?

What about you?

Let's go, A-rin.

-Good morning! Hello. Good morning. -Good morning!

You brought it.

We're going to plant this today.

Who would do this for Ji-yul and Ha-yul, if not me?

You will join us, too, right?

Of course. I have some free time.

Will you bring a marker with you?

-Shovels and gloves too. -Okay.

Oh, hello!

Ji-yul, Ha-yul. You're here.

Oh, sweeties.

-Hello. -Hello.

I've been waiting for you.

I am going to plant your mom's tree now.

You two will come with me, right?

We'll plant the tree together and go somewhere fun later, okay?

-Okay. -Okay.

Why don't you join us too?

TREE OF MEMORIES

I love the handwriting.

Yu-jin in heaven would love it.

It's done.

You're so good. Shall we plant it now?

You're good at everything, Ms. Jo.

I've done this with kids many times.

I think this is deep enough.

Will you hand me the sapling?

Ji-yul and Ha-yul should be the ones to plant it.

Ji-yul. Ha-yul.

Ji-yul. Ha-yul.

Come here.

Come here.

Will you finish it up with the kids, Ms. Jo?

The one who's good at it should finish it.

Yes, of course. I'll do it.

We're planting this tree

to remember your mom, Ji-yul, Ha-yul.

As we look at this tree,

let's keep beautiful memories of your mom who went to heaven.

Just in time for class.

Good work, Ms. Jo.

You do your best even when planting a tree.

I don't worry about Min-sung at all thanks to you, Ms. Jo.

This is for Ji-yul and Ha-yul's mom. Of course, I should help.

Let's go inside, kids.

Ma'am.

Can we talk?

Don't even get me started.

Their father is still unconscious in the hospital.

Their grandfather covers home and the hospital by himself,

so I work overtime every day.

It must be tough as a nanny.

Then are you going to continue to look after the girls?

Well, I was supposed to do it until this week,

but their aunt flatly refuses to take them in,

and their grandfather can't look after them by himself.

So I'm in a bind.

What are you so worried about? You have us.

Yu-jin and I were really close.

I'm practically the girls' real auntie.

And I have a nanny for my kid as well,

so looking after the girls wouldn't be a problem.

But still...

An acquaintance who lives in Gaepo-dong is looking for a nanny,

-and I immediately thought of you. -What?

She paid upfront.

In cash too. She asked me to find a reliable nanny.

But this is so sudden. I'm not sure if I should accept it.

You should work close to your home.

Don't worry about Ji-yul and Ha-yul.

But...

There is no "but" once you accept the money.

Are you done?

Would you like a cup of coffee too?

"C in D Department

is the main suspect in the murder of the Bannae-dong couple."

"According to the police, she was questioned three times."

THEY ARE HALF-SISTERS.

MOTIVE MAY BE INHERITANCE.

This is crazy.

How did a rumor like this spread?

Guys, that's not true.

Hey, this is overflowing.

I'm sorry.

What's distracting you so much?

It's nothing.

Ms. Jang, you see...

You have nieces and nephews, right?

What? Yes, I do.

I have two older sisters, so I have four. Three nieces and one nephew.

Do you know this doll?

Oh, this? It's really expensive. Why do you ask?

Well, just... A farewell gift.

Who is it for? Kids really love it.

I bought it for my second niece recently.

I'm sure I have a picture of her loving it.

-Do you want to see it? -No. Wait, let me see it.

Where's Ms. Jang?

This isn't the time for you to chitchat over coffee.

Did you check the numbers for the headquarters weekly meeting?

Of course, I did. Why would you even ask?

After uploading it on the share drive?

Just take a look. Are the numbers this week's or last week's?

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKED CUSTOMER TREND 4TH WEEK OF NOV, 2022

I'm sorry.

You're about to get promoted soon. What's with you?

Why do you make mistakes so often these days?

Just go.

I'm sorry.

Ms. Jang, I'm so sorry. I...

It's okay. It's not a big...

Get it together, okay?

Yes, I'll look into it.

What's wrong with me?

Ms. Jang. Can we talk for a minute?

Ms. Jang.

What's going on with you these days?

Why are scandalous rumors going around about you?

There's nothing scandalous going on with me.

Don't you know that there are rumors about you?

Do you know that HR just called me?

The police questioned you many times, right?

You dense fool.

How will you survive at work like that?

You know very well

that just being good at your job isn't enough.

Is everything taken care of?

-Of course. -Are you sure?

It's really...

If you can't be sure,

take a break until everything is taken care of.

You must use your leave days anyway.

You haven't registered it with HR yet, right?

Are you serious?

I won't use my leave days in such a rush.

Besides, who will follow up on all the tasks I'm in charge of?

At this rate, you will only be a nuisance to our team.

Besides, the company...

It's not like it'll go belly up just because you're gone.

Are you upset?

KANG BONG-SEOK (YU-JIN'S FATHER-IN-LAW)

No. Why would I be? I'm not going to take a break anyway.

God, she's just...

I really didn't say much.

A colleague of mine kept badgering me,

so I only said that you were sisters and you went to the funeral...

Whatever. I never asked you.

I'm sorry.

I didn't think things would get out of hand.

-Are you disappointed in me? -No.

Who are you for me to be disappointed in you?

You're being overly self-conscious.

KANG BONG-SEOK (YU-JIN'S FATHER-IN-LAW)

Hello?

I have an urgent favor to ask you.

-I need you to come here now. -Why?

Hello?

I'm going crazy here.

Why is everyone doing this to me?

I will never go.

Do you really have to go?

-Think about it again. -I really want to go.

-Fine. Let's go. -Yes!

So-won!

So-won! Yang So-won!

Be careful.

Ms. Hwang.

What are you doing here? What about work?

I won't be here for long.

This is the last time for real.

What about you?

After I was promoted, I get off at 4:00 sharp on Mondays and Thursdays.

I'm a deputy head, so they're letting me.

I'm jealous.

I guess you guys aren't that close?

That's an understatement.

They are out to get me.

Why?

Before Yu-jin's death,

there was an incident between me and her.

After Yu-jin was killed, they started to treat me like a suspect,

saying that I did it out of resentment.

Something bad happened, so they just need a scapegoat.

But to tell you the truth,

they held plenty of grudges against her too.

What?

Did somebody do this on purpose?

No way.

Do you know which of the two came to the playground first?

Of course not. We got here with you.

This is starting to freak me out.

This isn't what I think it is, is it?

What are you talking about? I'm sure some kids did it.

But shouldn't we find out who did this?

Why bother?

She's dead.

The relationship among the moms, it's very ambiguous.

We open up to each other than to our friends,

but we can never be friends.

If I were a police officer,

I would question those women first.

-One moment. -What?

Hello.

You're the bank employee... No.

You're Ji-yul and Ha-yul's aunt, right?

Yes, hi.

We booked tickets to see the mermaid show at the aquarium today.

We booked it as a group a while ago,

so we have tickets for Ji-yul and Ha-yul too.

-Is it okay to bring them with us? -Well...

It's not up to me to decide.

Their grandfather already said yes.

I heard that you came here in a rush from work.

Shouldn't you get back now?

Yes, well...

Please look after them.

-Real auntie! -Real auntie!

Are we going to the aquarium too?

Yes, you are. Have fun.

Are you coming with us?

She's busy. You'll be with me today.

-Say bye. -Have fun.

Let's go.

MS. JANG MI-HO

-Hey. -Ms. Jang.

You're not coming back, right?

-Should I turn off your computer? -Well...

Leave it. I'm coming back.

Are you coming with us?

This is driving me crazy.

Ji-yul. Ha-yul.

It's the real auntie!

Let's go.

What about work?

I'll go to the aquarium first.

You must not trust me.

Didn't I tell you?

I was like a sister to Yu-jin.

I'm practically a real aunt to the girls.

It's not that I don't trust you.

I was asked to watch them, so I just want to do that for the day.

You said you can't take the girls in, right?

Pardon?

Yes, because of work.

So I'm here to help.

-I see. -I can do that much for them.

It's not for that long.

I heard that their grandfather is selling the house soon.

Min-sung, make sure there aren't any peanut candies in there.

Ji-yul is allergic to peanuts.

If you're busy, you don't have to come back in today.

I'll cover for you, so take your time...

I'm really sorry about earlier, Ms. Jang.

It won't happen again.

From now on, I'll be a trustworthy man you can trust...

I must've lost my mind.

Why would I use the word "man" here?

I'll be your trustworthy subordinate.

Why am I overreacting?

I can't get my mind off it.

I didn't really say anything wrong, right?

-What? What's the problem? -Well...

What did Ms. Jang do?

-She's coming back soon. -When is soon?

How long has she been gone?

This is terrible.

Don't be so harsh on her.

This isn't her fault.

Look at you taking your senior's side.

By the way, did she finish the weekly meeting report?

-Pardon? -I guess not.

Well...

It better be on my desk by this evening,

or she's dead meat.

WEEKLY TASK CHART

PERSON IN CHARGE: JANG MI-HO

Should I put this in your bag so you don't lose it?

It won't close.

Hold on. I'll do it for you.

Let's go.

Ha-yul, I'll keep it for you for now. Let me know when you need it.

Girls are definitely more sensitive.

Go have a seat over there.

We rented out the whole theater, so we will be the only ones here.

Spread out wide.

Let's go in.

Let's sit down, guys.

I'm sorry, but can you sit closer together, please?

This is the best spot.

What are you talking about?

A problem with our reservation?

There must've been a mistake.

People make mistakes, right?

Please be understanding and watch the show with them.

Look.

Whether we'll watch the show or not is not up to you.

It is up to me.

Why do you think we paid that much to rent the theater out?

Why do you think we checked the reservation many times?

You think it's because we have too much money and free time?

But we can't make other kindergarteners leave, right?

Why are you forcing me to be understanding when it's you who made the mistake?

-Would you like a refund then? -A refund?

Then what about compensation?

How will you compensate us

for making our kids go through something so unpleasant?

Be quiet. I'm talking here!

For now, there is nothing more we can do for you.

If you could kindly understand...

You're still making me out to be responsible for your mistake.

I cannot watch the show like this, so you take responsibility for it.

And a refund will not be enough, so be prepared.

We have to go too?

But I really want to watch the mermaid show.

Let's go.

Wait.

Let the kids watch the show.

Didn't you hear what I said?

I can't watch the show like this.

How can we let the kids watch the show in that toxic, unpleasant environment?

What is so toxic and unpleasant about it?

You're the one who's stopping the kids from enjoying the show.

Why are you using the kids to justify your anger?

So I'm the one at fault?

That's not what I meant.

The kids really want to watch the show, so let's just let them.

Do you want to watch the show?

We absolutely cannot. We are too angry. Let's just go.

I'm sorry. That seems to be your opinion only.

You can stay and watch the show if you want to.

Can we stay and watch it?

What?

Yes.

What did I do today?

Oh, my! It was tough today, wasn't it?

Something urgent came up earlier.

It's all right.

Would you like to come in for a bit?

To say goodbye to them properly.

I'll just go.

Take care.

I'll get going now.

Oh, right. Here.

Sir, do you know what time it is right now?

I've done you a favor many times already.

How can I leave the kids by themselves?

One moment, please.

They're both asleep.

All right. Just get here as soon as you can.

Ha-yul, wake up.

What is it?

What are you doing?

Working overtime. One of us had to do it, right?

-Why did you come back so late? -Something came up.

This is driving me crazy.

Mr. Lee. I'm leaving again.

What? Where are you going?

KANG BONG-SEOK (YU-JIN'S FATHER-IN-LAW)

Hello?

What?

How could you leave the kids by themselves at this hour?

What if something happens to them?

He told me that he'd be back soon, so...

She told me that they were asleep. It was my bad. I didn't know.

What happened?

Right now, we cannot track the location of the cell phone.

We're checking where they went through security cameras.

And we've found out that the two went down in the elevator.

Where on earth did they go at this hour?

They couldn't have gotten that far.

They don't have any means of transportation, so they must be close by.

We're checking where they went...

What if something happens before we find them?

Someone could've told them to come out.

You know what happened to their mom recently,

so how could you be so calm?

What happened?

I heard Ji-yul and Ha-yul are missing.

Did someone take them? Or did they go out on their own?

-I don't know. -Get a grip.

There's no time to waste. When did they go missing?

Around 10:00 p.m. We confirmed that they went out the building exit.

What were they wearing?

They were wearing blue long johns that look like regular clothes.

Anyone with a social media account, please gather here.

Please spread this as much and soon as possible.

Kang Ji-yul and Ha-yul in blue long johns.

Left High Prestige Building 151 around 10:00 p.m. and went missing.

Please have people repost it.

If you see these girls, please call this number.

-Ji-yul! Ha-yul! -Ha-yul!

Ji-yul!

Ji-yul!

Ha-yul!

Ha-yul!

-Kang Ha-yul! -Ha-yul!

-Ha-yul! -Ji-yul!

Where are you?

-Ha-yul! -Ji-yul!

Ha-yul!

Ji-yul! Ha-yul!

Ji-yul!

Ji-yul!

-Ji-yul! -Ha-yul!

-Ji-yul! -Ha-yul!

-What is it? -Jung-ah.

I have a bad feeling.

I have no time for nonsense. Can't you see we're all busy here?

The tree has been uprooted completely.

-What? -Yu-jin's tree.

Jung-ah.

Don't you think someone who resented Yu-jin did this?

What if somebody actually kidnapped the girls?

I got a DM.

Someone saw two girls on a 740 bus.

Probably false again.

I don't know if I should say this,

but I don't think we should look for them like this.

I think someone took them.

That's crazy.

That can't be.

Based on what...

SOMEONE SAW TWO GIRLS ON A 740 BUS.

A 740 bus?

740 BANNAE STATION

740 BUSES COMPANY

DAEEUN TOWN SHUTTLE BUS

Ji-yul. Ha-yul.

-Real auntie. -Real auntie.

Yes.

All right. Let me look at you.

Why did you get on the bus?

To go see you. To see our real auntie.

Wash up, okay?

Thank you so much.

We wouldn't have found them if it weren't for you, Ms. Song.

We all help each other in life, right?

Yu-jin meant a lot to me.

So I'm glad I could help.

Good night, then.

Let's sleep now.

You did a great job today, honey.

You're awesome.

Yes.

Die. Die. Die.

Die, die, die, die!

Sir, can I take a day off...

What are you doing?

It's not too hot?

BANNAE-DONG COUPLE MURDER CASE

BANNAE-DONG COUPLE MURDER CASE

"Bannae-dong couple murder case remains a mystery."

"Will the investigation be prolonged?"

NAME: KANG DO-JUN

"The police investigation on the Bannae-dong couple murder case

is expected to be prolonged."

"A married couple was stabbed at H Apartment in Bannae-dong."

"According to the authorities,

the police aren't able to narrow down the suspects

in the recent Bannae-dong murder case."

"At the time, security cameras were being replaced,

so the police aren't able to get any footage."

Mommy!

-Ha-yul. -Mommy.

What's wrong, Ha-yul? What's wrong?

I miss my mommy.

I miss Mom too.

-Mommy. -Girls.

I want to go home.

I want to go home.

You can't go at this hour.

Let's sleep here tonight and go back home tomorrow, okay?

No! I want to go home!

No!

I miss my mom.

Mommy!

I miss my mommy!

-Mom! -Mom!

Come here.

Your hand.

Sir, I'll be on leave starting tomorrow.

ZOLNIDEM

BATTLE FOR HAPPINESS

-Real auntie! -Real auntie!

You need to wipe it for me.

I need advice on raising 7-year-old and 5-year-old girls.

I don't want to!

No!

I hope one rotten apple won't spoil the barrel.

How did you hurt your finger?

No. Who said that it was me?

I'm so embarrassed that I'm always getting your help.

I wonder where it is.

Ms. Song.

The structure is opposite to that of my house.

Where did you get this?

Is this your dad?

What? You'll spread rumors again?

I want to get along with you.

How dare you touch him!

Who were you with this time?

What's wrong with you?

She deserves to die.

I understand, so please slow down, Na-young!