Original subtitles

Jeonwonsa Film Co. Productions

The Day After Translated by cRosKy

Kwon Haehyo Kim Minhee

Kim Saebyuk Cho Yunhee

Ki Joobong, Park Yeaju, Kang Taeu

Image: Kim Hyungkoo Sound: Seo Jihoon

Technical Director: Lee Jeahan Executive Producer: Kang Taeu

Written and Directed by: Hong Sang-soo

- Is it good? - Yes, very much.

Why are you going so early?

I'm not leaving right away.

What will you do there at this hour?

Why are you going so early?

I couldn't sleep.

Why not?

I keep waking up once in a while.

Are you worried?

Why should I be worried?

You're weird lately.

- Seriously? - Yes.

Why is that?

In fact...

...you've changed a bit.

I've changed?

You think so?

You also lost weight.

You're working out. How can you lose weight?

- Did I lose weight? - Yes.

- You don't like it? - Yeah.

You must be happy.

You too, by the way.

Look at me.

You have a lover, don't you?

What are you talking about?

Come on, tell me! That's why you are skinny now.

It's weird!

Look me in the eyes.

Are you seeing someone?

Why aren't you saying anything?

Why aren't you saying anything?

Look.

It's humiliating for me. Tell me.

Are you seeing someone?

What?

You are seeing someone, then.

Is that so?

Yeobo!

I'm okay.

Sure?

Wanna come in?

No.

You don't want to?

No.

You should go in.

Yeah.

You worked hard today. I'll come tomorrow morning.

Okay.

See you tomorrow morning.

I will be there before you.

Take your time. You drank too much.

Wait a bit.

Let's go inside.

Wait a bit.

Okay.

Boss.

Chang Sook.

Boss.

What?

You're a great person.

Seriously? Am I really?

Yes.

Yes, really.

You...

You're beautiful.

Seriously?

Yes, you are.

I love you.

Dear, I was being sensitive.

Everything's alright, don't worry.

Must be menopause.

- Would you like coffee? - Hello.

- Arrived home safely? - Yes.

Shall we have some coffee?

Yes, thank you. Tomorrow, I'll prepare it.

It doesn't matter who prepares it. Congratulations on your first day.

Thank you.

- You shouldn't really say that. - Of course, I should.

KANG PUBLISHING

How's the coffee?

- Very good. - Good.

To be honest...

I don't know much about coffee.

Is that so?

Professor Hwang strongly recommended it.

Thank you.

How long do you know each other?

I've known him for a long time, but we rarely see each other.

I love what he writes and I like to cross paths with him.

Yes.

Yeah...

Do you live with someone?

I live alone at the moment.

I used to share the flat but we fought recently.

You fought?

We knew each other for a long time.

Was there a problem?

It's that...

...we realized that we viewed life differently...

...just a bit late.

That happens.

You must be alone then...

And where are your parents?

My mother lives in Incheon, and my father...

...passed away.

You must've been young.

He left home when I was little.

Then they got divorced.

He spent that winter all alone.

One morning, he had a heart attack in the bathroom.

Anyway...

He didn't have anyone.

I felt really bad for him.

He was a great person.

Do you have any siblings?

I have a big brother.

My older sister died of cancer, three years ago.

- You're the youngest. - Yes, I am.

I see.

What cancer was it?

Endometrial.

I see.

She was much prettier than me.

She was very feminine...

...and also very gentle.

What a pity!

Yes, she didn't deserve it at all.

We were really close.

Is that so?

She really was a very beautiful person.

We'll work well.

We will make a good team and it will be very fun.

Come on, let's do our best.

Thank you so much.

Sure.

I'm sorry, I'm usually not like this.

Chang Sook?

Yes.

Shall we go for lunch?

Sure. Just one second.

What's wrong?

I know that billiard hall. That one too.

- You've been there? - Yeah, I remember it.

Ah, right here.

Ah Reum...

...shall we drop the honorifics to speak more freely?

Sorry?

Can I speak freely?

Yes, of course.

- Let's go for it. - Okay.

- Everything should be fine. - Yes, I will do my best.

Why are you called Ah Reum?

- It comes from "Areumdaun". - Of course! It's for "beautiful".

- It's a beautiful name. - My father chose it.

And how should I call you?

You can call me 'Boss'.

Boss?

- I possibly can't... - Why?

What if I call you "Mr. President"?

I prefer 'Boss'.

That's what I am.

I'm not a president. I'm just the head of an editorial.

Alright.

Boss it is, then.

What a great light.

Yes, you're right.

It's beautiful.

What is the title of your text for your entrance exam?

- The title? - Yes, what is it?

- The title... - What's wrong?

Is the title important?

Would you like to read it later?

Of course.

Do you sometimes take part in the jury?

Occasionally. They pay well.

Is that so?

Are you done?

No.

How long have you been trying?

Six years.

Six years...

I see.

Why?

Are you asking why do I continue without any talent?

I did not say that.

Not at all.

You look young for your age.

Me? You think so?

You have no wrinkles on your neck.

You noticed it? It's genetics.

My 85-year-old mother had no wrinkles.

Really?

- That's incredible! - I know, right?

- Look, I have none. - Indeed!

Boss. Your writing is great. How can you do that?

Thank you.

No, I say that with all sincerity.

Among the top Korean critics, you are one of the best.

- Did you read my criticisms? - Of course.

- How lucky to write so well. - What are you saying?

Let's drink a bottle of soju.

When I drink, I turn red like a tomato.

I look ugly.

Come on, you're beautiful.

No, I look really scary.

- I'll serve you. - It's alright.

Sorry.

Show me what you wrote.

Sure.

I'm interested.

I'm eager to hear your opinion.

May I ask you a question?

Go ahead.

Doesn't matter what I ask?

Come on, ask.

What do you live for?

What do I live for?

Not sure. How should I know?

Our presence here or our own existence...

...does not depend on us, right?

Do you really ignore what you live for?

Is it... love?

Does that kind of word work for you?

You really must be ignoring the purpose.

How do you expect me to know it?

By inventing beautiful words, we end up believing them...

They have nothing to do with reality.

They are just bunch of phrases.

They have nothing to do with reality. Reality is another dimension.

Do you like living without believing in anything?

- Hmm? - Can you live like that?

I want to believe.

I want to believe in something.

But I cannot believe in anything.

Not just in anything, if nothing affects you.

Yes... Alright.

What is the relationship between reality and your beliefs?

How am I supposed to know that?

I try to believe, nothing more.

The only thing I know is that you have to believe.

Can words create reality? Did you think about that?

I read some things about it.

And so?

What does reality mean?

If you can't grasp it, it does not exist.

The notion of reality is abstract.

Your presumption is invalid. It's a decoy, right?

But it exists.

We cannot describe with words, but we feel it.

- Do you feel reality? - Of course.

But...

How can you be sure that what you feel is reality?

You see...

It could be no more than an illusion. How can you tell?

What can be described in words has nothing to do with reality.

The words are very poor.

Honestly, you speak either out of laziness or cowardice.

Cowardice? You think so?

Because looking for a belief...

...to live your life fully demands a lot of effort.

Do you like to live fully?

You must seek your belief.

Believing in something makes you happier and healthier.

Don't you think that refusing to believe in something...

...because of that kind of illusion that you call reality...

...is a bit absurd?

I see you know about life.

You are smarter than you believe.

- No, I'm not smart. - Yes, I assure you.

Very smart.

Thank you.

I found a brilliant person.

Professor Hwang made a good choice.

Not at all.

I'm serious.

And what do you think?

I think that I have no control over my destiny...

...and that I don't play the leading role in it.

I definitely think so.

Then...

...I think that I can die at any time.

I am ready to accept it.

Anyway...

I think everything is less serious than it seems.

In fact...

...I think that everything is wonderful. Always.

I believe in this world.

Very good.

Why do I stay with someone like you?

Why are you such a coward?

Do you really think I'm a coward?

Aren't you?

You should know!

If ever...

...you look at yourself...

...you'll know.

- Then am I lying to myself? - Of course!

When you go back home, you lie.

To make yourself look good, you lie to everyone.

You smile at her, even though you don't love her.

You bring sweets home...

...and even steamed brioches.

- What else do you do? - Is that so?

Yeah.

- I'm not a coward. - Yes, you are.

Don't say that.

- I'm not a coward. - Yes, you are a coward.

You are a big coward. Disgusting and cowardly.

What do you want? You wanna call her?

Call her.

Go ahead!

- Do you really want me to call her? - Call her.

- You won't be able to. - Is that so?

Yeah, I think so.

I'm sorry, but you're incapable.

- Because you're a coward. - I'm not a coward!

Don't say that! I'm not a coward!

Don't shout at me!

How can you...

If you think like that, how can you love me?

You're a coward.

That does not stop me from loving you.

But...

...I hate it.

Do you want to see my daughter's picture?

I saw it.

You live by showing me your daughter's picture!

Am I really a coward?

Think whatever you want.

Because that is the truth.

- It's better if you think that way. - Of course, it will be better.

You're right.

I am a coward.

It's true.

You're a coward.

A real coward.

A real coward!

- You work here? - Yes.

Come here.

Who are you?

What a question! I'm the wife of your boss.

You seduced my husband?

What?

Whore! You little whore!

What are you doing?

How dare you do that to me, you bitch?!

What are you doing? What did I do?

You don't know?

You know it very well.

Are you crazy?

Why do you hit me? How dare you attack me?

You deserve it!

You must be crazy!

Where are you going? Come here!

You are my light.

Through it, I am reborn from my ashes.

These things are beautiful. These things are humane.

They are a part of me. Day by day.

To find your brightness.

I rush towards the dawn. Through the pale streets.

You make me a man.

You're my paradise.

I read it.

Don't stand, sit down.

Yes.

- You look good together. - Stop it.

It's not her.

Where did you find this?

It's not her? Yeah, right!

She is my employee.

You were wrong.

I'm sorry.

- Do you think I'm going to believe it? - I'm telling you, it's not her!

Why are you lying to me?

He's not lying. You misunderstood it.

I misunderstood it?

I'm mistaken?

I know very well that you have done filthy things.

Why aren't you saying anything? Admit it!

I wrote it a long time ago.

Forget it already.

It was a long time ago.

It was a long time ago?

Yes, it's over. She has nothing to do with it.

It's her first day at the office.

Apologize.

Apologize?

Why should I apologize?

Tell me why!

Aren't you ashamed of lying?

It's not her!

Why are you doing this?

Because I feel pathetic!

Don't do this to me!

Don't be silly. It's not her.

Then who is that whore?

Who is it?

Who is the one you're dying to see every morning?

She left.

She quit.

She quit?

When did she quit?

One month ago.

One month?

Yeah, more or less two months.

Son of a bitch, don't lie to me!

I'm not lying!

In any case, it is not her.

Huh?

What's your name?

Why do you ask?

Ah Reum. Her name is Song Ah Reum.

It's her first day.

It's your first day?

Yeah, it's my first day.

And my first time in this situation.

You do not give the impression of being ashamed.

Who should be ashamed?

You should be ashamed!

Think before attacking someone!

Don't insult the first person you come across!

Is it really not you?

I don't know who we're talking about, but it's not me.

Can I believe in you?

- Can I believe you? - That's enough.

Enough. Alright? Stop it.

You think I'll take it lying down?

Where is that bitch?

What happened to her?

Is she more beautiful? Did you live with her?

I don't know anything. I don't see her anymore.

Give me that paper.

You walked through the streets at dawn?

Why were you leaving so early?

You left home at dawn this morning!

That's why.

Because I wanted to.

I knew it! You should feel ashamed.

Where is that bitch? Where did she go?

I don't know!

She went abroad.

For real?

- Where? - I dont know.

In England, to a place there.

She must be rich.

- Did you give her money? - No.

- We don't talk to each other anymore. - And how do you know all that?

Don't lie anymore!

Someone told me.

For real?

Are you good? Is it good?

Yeah, I like it.

Want some soju?

Yes, please.

Here.

It feels good.

Yeah.

Why did she resign?

It became very difficult for both of us.

Letting her go suits you.

It was difficult for both of us.

What happened to her?

I don't know. We no longer speak.

- I wanted to but I held back. - Why?

We reach the end.

We reached the limit.

Did you really love her?

I know that my question is inappropriate.

I loved her a lot.

Why? Are you interested?

No.

I don't want to know. It's none of my business.

It's been a hard day for you.

Sorry.

I've been thinking about it...

I'm sorry but it'd be better if I quit.

You think so?

Yeah, I think so. I'm sorry.

Do you feel uncomfortable?

Why?

Why do you want to leave?

Because your wife was very violent with me.

I understand.

It felt terrible.

I see it as a bad omen. I can't stop thinking about it.

An omen?

Why an omen?

There is bad energy in your office.

You made many mistakes with that girl...

...and that created a negative energy in your house.

Do you believe so?

I think that...

You should call her to find out about her.

You think so?

I'd better leave her alone.

You still choose the solution that suits you.

I don't think so.

Here.

Thank you.

In any case, the best thing is that I moved on.

It's also the best for your wife.

Don't say that.

Work is work. The rest does not concern you.

She doesn't have to be involved.

I think she will get involved again.

I will be more uncomfortable.

- She will continue to distrust us. - No!

We didn't do anything wrong.

You will be perfect for this job.

It's silly for you to go for what happened in the past!

Maybe I deserve to be crazy.

What?

Why would you deserve it?

Maybe that's why this happened.

What did you do?

I told you what I believed in...

Do you remember?

Yes.

In this medium, if you believe in God, you are despised...

...because it's old-fashioned.

Yes.

The beliefs I told you about...

...how I believe in God...

...are my daily prayers.

I see.

I did not speak of God to make you feel uncomfortable.

What a shame!

Therefore you believe in God...

That's why I'm punished.

It is ridiculous to despise you because you believe in God.

People are like that.

They are afraid to believe.

And if you believe in God, you are taken for granted.

I know what you mean.

I've been hit for the first time.

I understand.

I'm not used to it.

Did it hurt?

- Pour me another one. - Sure.

You're a good drinker.

I don' know how to drink, I get all red-faced.

You're not red.

- Seriously? - Yeah.

Do you wanna go somewhere else?

No.

Is that so?

Let's stay here then.

Come early to the office tomorrow.

Okay?

- Will you be there on time? - Of course.

Very good. I will also come early. We will do great job together.

Do not worry about the rest. We're just going to work.

If you want, I'll go early.

Good. Perfect.

I'll go to the bathroom.

- Me too. - Okay, let's go.

Why do we go at the same time? You go first.

Okay.

What should I do?

What do you mean?

Stay with me, that's all.

Really?

I want to work with you.

Do you really?

I want to work hard as if nothing had happened.

I missed that very much.

Is that so?

We will do that. Really.

I want to start again.

Good.

What's wrong with it?

If we truly love each other...

...I won't be afraid.

Same here. I won't be afraid either.

I love you.

I love you.

Wait.

You're here?

This is Lee Chang Sook.

Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you.

She's my former employee.

She came back.

Really?

Who is she?

Sorry. Her name is Song Ah Reum.

She started today.

It's her first day at work. Say hi.

Already did.

Great.

Have you already hired someone?

How quickly.

You're beauitful.

She's very beautiful.

I needed help. You were gone.

But I left just a month ago.

It's not that. You didn't call me and you didn't answer me anymore.

I couldn't answer. You know it very well.

I needed time.

- I must use the bathroom. - Oh, okay.

- She started today? - Yeah.

What about me then?

What do you mean? You will work with me.

- Are you serious? - Yes.

Can we do that?

Of course.

Okay.

Thank you.

I love you.

I love you.

I love you.

Let's love each other until we die.

I guess you're going home?

Why?

You said you'd go early.

Yeah, true.

You're going as well?

Yes.

Are you going somewhere?

I would like us to talk a little.

- Is that so? - Yeah.

Can we go into the office?

It won't take long.

Alright.

Let's go in then.

Are you cold?

No, I'm okay.

Let's cross...

What happened?

Did you buy three bottles?

We don't have to drink them all tonight.

Here.

- I should have done it. - No, it's my job.

Is that so?

Of course.

A toast?

Cheers.

Cheers.

I have something important to tell you.

The longer you wait, the more difficult it will be.

I will be honest with you.

Tell me.

Now that she's back, she will return to work here.

I cannot pay more than one employee.

My company is small.

I'm so sorry...

...but it's for the better if you don't stay here.

Did you decide that?

That's what I prefer.

She needs to work here.

I'm very sorry.

You begged me to stay...

It was not planned, was it?

No.

How should I take it?

What do you mean?

It was your first day, right?

Yeah, it was my first day.

You behave as if a month had passed.

- Don't you think? - Is that so?

You are a shameless one.

Me?

Whatever your relationship is, you have to separate work from private life.

Because of you, I'm the one losing my job.

Because of your relationship.

And you talk to me like that?

That's a little shameless.

You find me shameless?

For real?

- Am I shameless? - No.

She's not shameless.

I don't wish to cling onto this job.

Do you remember, Boss?

I wanted to leave.

I told you very specifically.

Answer me!

It was a difficult day for everyone.

I wanted to go, you know that!

You had a hard day. It was a way to express yourself.

Why was it a hard day?

There was a small problem.

What happened?

Boss!

Answer me with all honesty.

Did I tell you I wanted to quit or not?

Okay, it doesn't matter who said what!

What counts is your intention.

Intention? Whose intention?

You had no intention of leaving, it was just a way to calm yourself.

What?

I gave you the reason.

What happened exactly?

My wife came to the office this morning.

And so?

What? You gave me a reason?!

Would you like me to tell you?

No, no. I don't want it.

You tell me about it.

- You want to know? - Yes, tell me.

I had written something.

My wife found it and brought it here.

What was it?

I didn't know what to say.

I'll tell you later.

In any case, I'm really sorry.

I don't know what to say.

Please, don't take it the wrong way.

Let's end our collaboration here.

Huh?

No need to apologize.

You mix work with your private life...

I feel sorry to find myself in the middle of this misfortune.

Why are you sorry?

She came today.

No...

Nevermind.

I'm going to grab some books, okay?

Why are you crying?

Everything okay? You're doing a great job.

- I already finished using it. - Oh yeah?

This program is not very complicated.

Yeah, that's true.

Your hands are beautiful.

You think so? They're big.

But they're beautiful.

Very good.

I also prefer bony hands...

...instead of plump and more feminine hands.

I understand.

- I'll let you work. - Sure.

In fact...

These are publications. Feel free to take them.

Seriously?

I'd love that!

Take those, if you like. They're yours.

Thank you so much.

"It's an art that studies the behavior of men...

...in order to understand human nature and phenomena..."

Don't you dare come home.

Why? Are you afraid?

You two are great at acting.

Go to the cinema as well.

You're nothing but a selfish dirty man.

Addicted to sex!

Hypocrite!

Did you seriously think I would believe it?

You devils!

You have a message?

That's my wife.

What does she say?

- Wanna read it? - Yeah.

Exaggerated...

You must be disappointed.

She called us the devils.

She never goes to the church.

She despises practitioners but treats us as devils.

That's a bit too much.

But she doesn't talk about us.

She's talking about the other girl.

Exactly.

That's reassuring!

In any case, she knows about it now.

It's an advantage that she has not seen me.

True.

For all she knows, you are still abroad.

Ah, no.

That text proves that she did not believe me.

Fortunately, she doesn't know your face.

What if you said...

...that you dated the other girl?

What?

Admit it.

Either way, you will tell your wife that you left her.

That could work.

When you go back to work...

...she'll think that you're a new employee, right?

Exacty. That's a great idea.

I think that might work.

Okay.

I'll tell her that I was dating the other girl.

What will happen then?

In fact, she will be useful to us.

Your wife saw her...

...and she won't come back.

If you assure your wife that she will not come anymore...

...that will work.

Exactly.

I'll think about it.

Won't you go back home?

Do you think I should?

I have zero desire.

You're here.

Go back home.

You must go back today.

I often spend the night in the office.

Go ahead! Today, that will be the best.

Going back...

...will be difficult, but you must tell your wife...

...that you spoke with that girl.

Tell her that it's over. That she will not come back.

It is necessary that you do it.

This is the time to reassure her.

You think so?

You're right.

It's difficult, I know.

However, you must do it.

Although it is humiliating, we must do it.

Yes. Thank you.

I really appreciate it.

Let's...

...be brave, okay?

We'll be fine.

That girl will help us overcome this crisis.

Let's do it.

I'm exhausted.

Rest a little bit.

Come back later.

I'm gonna rest.

You're submerged in the book.

Yes.

Does reading help you with life?

A little, I think.

I see.

I don't read.

You don't?

No.

I had the impression the moment you got into my taxi.

I don't think I'm wrong.

- Is that so? - Yes.

You have a particular aura.

- I remember now. - I'm particular?

Of course.

You're very beautiful.

Thank you!

You shouldn't go home this late. It's dangerous.

Yes, I always try, but tonight is a little special.

It began to snow, suddenly.

Yeah, it snows a lot.

How beautiful!

It is beautiful, isn't it?

The snow...

It's really nice, the night.

It's a gift from heaven.

Our Father who art in heaven.

Thy kingdom come.

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory.

Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

For ever and ever...

Hello.

Yes, welcome.

I'm sorry, I took the liberty to enter.

- I looked at the books. - Go ahead, feel free.

Would you like coffee?

Yes, thank you.

No worries. I was about to prepare it anyway.

- How's the coffee? - Very good.

Alright.

I congratulate you for your award.

Thank you.

I took my friends out for dinner with the prize money.

I drank too much.

- Is that so? - Way too much!

Once again, congratulations.

I had to tell you that.

You deserves it for a long time. I'm very happy for you.

Thank you so much.

It was unexpected for me.

No, you rightfully deserved the award.

You write very well.

What are you doing now?

I write every day...

...and work part-time.

- You write every single day? - Yes, I try to.

It's a habit of mine.

Very good.

What else do you do?

Although it's cold...

...I try to go for a walk every day.

- Where do you live? - In Sajik-dong.

- In the Seochon neighborhood? - Yes.

- Where do you study? - In Konkuk University.

I see.

- You could be my adviser. - No, no.

Do you live with someone?

I live alone at the moment.

And where are your parents?

My mother lives in Incheon...

...and my father passed away.

He passed away?

You must've been young.

Yes.

He died very young.

What was the cause?

He had a heart attack.

I see.

One morning...

...in the bathroom.

Ah, yeah.

That happens.

In winter, you have to be careful in the morning.

Do you have any siblings?

Yes.

My older sister died...

...and I have an older brother.

She must have died very young.

Yes.

Did you get along?

I loved her more than anything.

I see...

Were you similar?

No.

She was more feminine than me.

For real?

Have you published anything recently?

No, not yet.

Every year I present my work in contests.

- In literature? - Yes.

What is the title of your text? The title of the last one.

I have no talent to title my work.

The title is not important.

It's just a title, nothing more.

I feel like I'm preventing you from working.

No, not at all.

It's not that, it's just...

- We... - Sorry?

How to say...

We...

On what occasion did we drink together?

You no longer remember who I am, right?

What?

Not really, no.

I apologize.

My memory...

I remember!

I remember now!

You are that...

Right?

I remember you very well.

Even your name.

It's Ah Reum, right?

- Yes. - Really?

You don't remember anything at all.

We used to talk to each other?

I don't remember.

Yeah, I understand.

Now, I remember everything.

- It was only one day. - Yes, only one day.

I'm happy.

Very happy to see you again.

Thanks for coming.

As I told you before, I came to congratulate you.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Here you are.

It's freezing outside.

You are very brave to come.

Shall we eat? I'm starving.

Is it time?

Shall we outside?

Let's order. It's cold. It's 3� below zero.

- What do we order? - What would you like?

Let's eat. Would you like to join us?

No, thank you. I'm alright.

- Should we order Chinese food? - Yes.

Very well.

You want nothing?

I'm alright. I had breakfast late.

Oh yeah?

Have you chosen?

Me?

- Jajangmyeon for me. - Alright.

There is a very good Chinese restaurant.

Is that so?

I think I was there already.

That's right.

That's it.

It's that restaurant. We went together.

Heavens!

And her?

Who?

Ah... her?

Is she okay?

I don't know much.

We don't see each other anymore.

Really?

I think we used to talk to each other before?

I don't remember.

Ah, right...

That's alright. I also don't remember.

I have the impression that...

...your face changed a lot.

Is that so?

How come?

You look more relaxed.

- You think so? - You seem different.

I see.

Is everything okay?

With whom? Me?

Ah, her!

Yes.

After you quit...

I left home.

That lasted a month, I think.

I left for a little over a month...

...and then came back.

Since then, I did not see her again.

Really?

Yeah.

I settled in her house and my wife appeared there with my daughter...

It was late at night.

She suddenly appeared there with my daughter.

She had an English-style blue coat on.

She looked beautiful.

Right at that moment...

...I've made my decision.

To live for my daughter.

To forget about the rest...

...and pay all my attention to her.

To give up my life.

It occured to me just then.

It didn't take me even one second.

Then you were living with her.

Yes.

She lived in an old building...

...that had two small rooms.

It was extremely tiny.

We live there.

Then you don't know what happened to her.

Nothing at all.

I know she felt bitter.

That's how it ended.

Everything is so stupid!

You're brave.

Then I won the prize.

Yes, true.

That's why I went home?

No, not at all.

You're right.

- You're really not hungry? - No, I'm alright.

Okay.

Now that you're here, take some books.

Feel free.

The other time I took too many.

Really?

You did well.

- Ah Reum! - Yes?

Wait!

It's for you.

I love this novel. Take it.

It's by Soseki.

It is a new translation. I love this book.

I'll read it. Thank you.

It's not bad at all. It is very well written.

True...

Then...

- Goodbye. - Goodbye.