Original subtitles

ROMANCE IS A BONUS BOOK

Translated by Ja-Won Lee at Netflix

Ripped and synced by gabbyu's Subs

VOLUME 6

Did you drink again?

I told you to stop showing up drunk.

You can't break your habits overnight.

When I sobered up I realized that I was already here.

Jeez, why do people call you Little Witch?

Do you want coffee or tea?

Tea, please.

-I'll wait in your study. -Okay.

Dan-i, where are you?

Hae-rin got drunk and stopped by again.

I'm right in front of your place.

Really? I'm still at work. I'll text you when I leave the office.

Eun-ho.

This is already my 13th letter.

Every time I got drunk and came over to your place,

I wrote a letter and hid it in your bookshelf.

I guess you haven't read any of them yet.

You said you live with a woman now,

but I hope it was a lie.

And even if it's true,

I won't be able to give up my feelings for you easily

because I'm already

head over heels for you.

I can't control my feelings anymore.

That's love.

I love you, Eun-ho.

This is the first time I'm saying "love."

It took me 12 letters before this to say it.

Hurry up.

I have nowhere to go.

I have nowhere to go again.

Ms. Green Onions.

What are you doing here?

Did I

just get off the bus too?

Sorry?

The forecast said it'll rain tomorrow.

We talked about green onion pancakes, remember?

I thought of that.

It should be green onion pancakes.

I guess it's already starting.

It seems so.

What a coincidence.

How did I run into you like this?

And it started raining on top of that.

Are we destined to eat green onion pancakes together?

No way.

By the way, did you have dinner yet?

-What about you? -Then let's grab dinner first.

Wait, hang on.

-Do you like getting soaked or what? -Well, no. But...

We don't have an umbrella.

What are you talking about?

Do you see the tree over there?

Stare at that tree for just a minute.

I'll go get an umbrella.

There aren't any stores nearby.

Where can you get an umbrella in a minute?

You've already lost ten seconds.

Twenty seconds.

Now, 35 seconds.

-Where did you get it? -It's magic.

Let's go.

Go on.

Why isn't your housemate home yet?

You said you live with a woman.

Why did you come here

knowing that?

Come on. It doesn't look like you're living with someone.

-I am. -No, you aren't.

I am living with someone.

Do you know how many girlfriends you had since I joined Gyeoroo?

My, I'm popular.

No, it means you got dumped five times.

And who stood by your side while you got dumped five times?

Me, Song Hae-rin.

You've gone through at least three guys, and they all dumped you.

We keep getting dumped.

-How about we date each other? -I told you I live with someone now.

When will you get dumped this time?

I can wait.

Jeez, you're being silly again.

You need a lesson.

Come here.

Gosh.

Oh, boy.

Hae-rin, you should get going. It's raining now.

CAMELLIA

How about some warm sake?

Shall we have some?

Do you have sake?

-Yes. -Could you bring us a bottle?

Sure.

Instead of meeting by chance,

why don't we call ahead?

Shouldn't we exchange names too?

I'm Kang Dan-i.

I'm Ji Seo-jun.

I see.

CAMELLIA

Take this.

Call me when you get home, or I'll be worried.

Get in.

-Please drive her home safely. -Sure thing.

No more showing up drunk. I won't let you in.

Get home safely.

Thank you.

CAMELLIA

It's nalbi.

A sudden and light rain that comes without warning.

You know that word?

Not many people know the meaning of nalbi.

Then by any chance,

did you read April 23 by Kang Byeong-jun?

Yes, it's a famous novel.

The opening sentence goes like this.

"A man wearing a black raincoat

was walking down the mountain trail

in the midst of the nalbi."

Look at you. You have it all memorized.

Then what about this?

The secret behind the title

of the novel, April 23.

I bet you don't know.

April 23 was his last novel, you know.

He announced his retirement when the book was released.

But the thing is, the story itself

has nothing to do with April 23, and the date isn't even mentioned.

It's odd, isn't it? So, I did some research.

I looked into what happened on April 23.

Then I found out that some writers died on that day.

Miguel de Cervantes and William Shakespeare.

Two of the most highly regarded writers in history died on April 23.

In other words,

to Kang Byeong-jun,

the novel, April 23, was like his grave, his funeral.

The end of his writing career.

Therefore, he announced

that it'll be his last novel.

Then prior to writing April 23, he must've already decided to retire as a writer.

Exactly.

People who don't know anything

say that the people who work at Gyeoroo locked him up

and coerced him to write the announcement.

It's all gibberish.

It could be true though.

Gosh, no way.

I checked out his fan site.

People have too much time on their hands.

Some say they saw him in Mexico. Apparently, he was spotted in Chile too.

I heard those rumors were deliberately generated by Gyeoroo.

That's not true at all.

I work for that company.

I didn't know you worked for a publishing firm.

Well, I joined the company only a month ago.

It's fun.

I've just been given my first real task.

Marketing for our new book.

Don't people at Gyeoroo talk about Kang Byeong-jun?

We're going to volunteer at an orphanage tomorrow.

The place where the royalties from all of his books are donated to.

Excuse me for a second.

Hello?

Why aren't you home yet?

I'll pick you up if you haven't left.

The udon place?

I just walked by it.

What? You're with who?

I told you the other day about my neighborhood friend.

Jeez, ramyeon and udon.

That guy must love noodles.

I love noodles too.

Can my brother join us?

Sure.

-Do you want to come? -I'm already on my way.

And I was craving udon anyway.

Also, why do I need his permission to go to that udon place?

Does he own that place or what?

And why do you keep hanging out with him?

I told you to stop.

Why do you keep meeting a guy you know nothing about?

You must be Mr. Kang's fan.

You know better than anyone then.

The declaration was written by him.

And everyone has the right to be forgotten.

And that is what he wanted.

So did he go missing?

Did you lock him up? Or...

Her friend was Ji Seo-jun?

Mr. Cha Eun-ho is your brother?

Do you know Eun-ho?

Yes, sort of.

Are you a fan of his?

Jeez, this sucks. I didn't want to see that prick again.

I guess I can say that I'm a fan.

I have many questions for him.

Gosh, that nutjob.

We meet again, Mr. Cha.

I know, right? I didn't know we were neighbors.

Another bowl of udon, please.

Sure.

-We'll need another glass as well. -No problem.

MOM

What brings you to my neighborhood at this hour?

I already got you a drink. OJ.

OJ!

Another blind date?

With a gorilla.

I'm sure he's a good catch though.

When it comes to love, be single-minded.

A handsome, smart guy, who has a nice body,

owns a house and a car,

and has rich parents, simply doesn't exist.

My goal is to meet a guy like that.

Otherwise, I wouldn't even be going on blind dates.

Then keep going on blind dates

until you meet the perfect guy.

Let's go watch a movie.

MOM

Don't you have to go home?

You see, I rebel against my mom once a month.

Today is that day.

Are you playing hard to get?

What am I supposed to do? She suffocates me.

Let's go watch a movie.

MOM

Mom, I'm going to stop going on blind dates.

I haven't had a chance to tell you, but I'm actually seeing someone.

He's my colleague. His name is Park Hoon.

We're in a relationship starting today.

He's so cool.

I'm so in love with him.

So, stop making me go on these blind dates.

If I continue to like this guy,

I'm just going to go ahead

and marry him.

Did you really mean what you just said?

Are you

really going to fall in love with me?

Are you nuts?

This way, I can buy myself some time.

How can I keep going on blind dates

once during the weekdays and once during the weekends every week?

Right.

That will be unbearable.

It's good you told her that.

It's about time you become independent from your mom.

After all, we're the owners of our own lives.

Right, so let's go to a movie.

Okay. To congratulate you on becoming independent,

I'll take you to the movies.

-Deal? -Deal.

Oh, I spat it out earlier.

Gosh, that's gross.

CAMELLIA

I didn't know Mr. Cha was your brother.

How do you two know each other?

Do you not know his name yet?

I do know.

His name is Ji Seo-jun.

The book designer, Ji Seo-jun.

Doesn't his name ring a bell?

Hang on.

Give us a moment.

TO DAN-I

Dan-i, does he know that we live together?

Yes.

Why did you tell him?

Didn't you hear us talking about him at the meeting?

You said you were going to get Ji Seo-jun on board.

So we were going to print 10,000 copies of the first edition.

You two, what did you do?

You said you'd persuade Ji Seo-jun no matter what.

Dan-i, don't tell him that you work at Gyeoroo.

Living with a co-worker might look weird.

No one at work knows about us.

He's in the industry, you know.

You even told him that?

Hello?

I'm right here.

You two keep texting each other. What is this about?

Did you just text her

to make sure she won't

tell me that she works at Gyeoroo? Was that it?

I'm sorry.

I already told him everything.

Well, there's no reason to hide it anyway.

Then why did you try to hide it?

What's wrong with siblings working for the same company?

Dan-i said you're her neighborhood friend. Is it true?

What could I be if I'm not her friend?

Shouldn't you answer my question first?

What you just said also ended with a question mark, didn't it?

If you don't like it, you stop it first.

Look at me. No question mark.

Hang on a second.

You two aren't siblings, right?

You two have different surnames.

Cha Eun-ho and Kang Dan-i.

That's probably why you didn't want to tell me

that you work at the same company.

I bet your colleagues don't know you live together.

So, what's your relationship?

Am I being rude?

It's just that I am very interested in Ms. Kang.

What's your relationship?

He's just a guy I know.

-Isn't it more complicated than that? -What are you talking about?

A guy who's like a little brother to me. It can't get simpler than that.

We're just friends who are like siblings.

Very close friends.

Do all "friends" live together?

I have a bit of a situation.

That's why I'm staying at his place.

Why explain as if you are giving an excuse?

-That's why you were looking for a place. -She decided not to move out.

Hey, I'm going to move out when I save up a little.

Don't you miss Geum-bi?

Come over to see Geum-bi.

Who is Geum-bi?

There are so many things I don't know.

Why are you upset?

You're angry. You're mad at me, right?

You didn't say a word on our way home. You keep sulking.

What's with you?

What do you mean "I keep sulking?" I didn't.

You kept glaring at him as well.

Didn't he do it too?

Do you have a hostile relationship with him?

Why would I?

I only met him for the second time today.

Then what is it?

Fine, I'm like your little brother.

A guy you barely know said he was interested,

and you just nodded along.

Hey, I guess I still got it.

How old is he?

Isn't he very young?

I'm probably much older, but he's still attracted to me.

Hence, he's "interested."

You don't even know his age. Why spend time with him?

And who's Geum-bi?

Also, did he tag along when you were looking for a room?

When you didn't even know his job?

First of all,

when I was in danger, he showed up

and saved me.

Second of all, he lent me his one and only umbrella

on a rainy day.

Thirdly, he also found the shoe that I had lost.

Fourth of all,

he kept my shoes with him all day

because he couldn't throw them away.

And lastly,

he lives with a dog he found that day,

and the dog's name is Geum-bi.

There's no way a guy like that would be a weirdo.

Tell me more about that day. Where and how did you meet him?

Quit saying you two were meant to be.

And stop talking as if

he's Prince Charming who found your shoes for you.

We talked about that story already. Cinderella.

What? "We"?

How are you and him a "we"?

Get your facts straight.

You and I are a "we."

That guy, Ji Seo-jun...

That asshole is not a "we." He's just a separate individual.

Okay, whatever. I was sitting at the bus station

because Hae-rin was here, and that's where we met.

I had nowhere to go.

Plus, I was hungry.

What are you talking about? You have me.

You keep saying you have nowhere to go.

But stop saying that.

I'm your home.

You can always come to me.

What's...

gotten into you?

Why would you say something like that?

You sound corny like a guy in a romance drama.

Girls don't like lines like that, Eun-ho.

No wonder you can't date girls.

You're so corny. Move.

Right.

Did Hae-rin go home?

Did she say anything?

Forget it.

There's a bag in your room.

It's from Na-gyeong.

What's wrong with him?

It's pretty.

CAMELLIA

Thank you for paying.

By the way, shouldn't you apologize for grabbing me by my collar?

I think you were the one who crossed the line first.

I didn't know you'd react so sensitively about Kang Byeong-jun.

I was just curious about the rumors.

It wasn't my first time hearing something so absurd.

Okay, fine.

I felt a little anxious when I found out the guy Dan-i's living with

isn't actually her sibling.

What's that supposed to mean?

I have fond feelings for her.

When you asked about our relationship,

I didn't know how to explain it.

But it just became clear.

We're getting know each other with fond feelings.

Dan-i told me that you're just a neighbor.

That's how it all starts. That's why I put it like that.

Isn't it odd that she's living with me who isn't her brother?

Out of all the places in Seoul,

why do you think she came to my place? That's how close we are.

You're not dating her though.

I could tell only after a minute.

See you again.

Go home safely.

What's with the umbrella?

I think it's raining.

Are you nuts? It's not raining.

No, I just felt it.

It's not raining.

-Yes, it is. -You're embarrassing me.

It's really raining.

Does he hate me?

Or does he like Dan-i?

Will you stay still?

Why?

Fond feelings, my foot.

No way.

He can't be serious.

No.

No, he can't be.

Right? He can't be.

No way.

SUNSHINE ORPHANAGE

GYEOROO PUBLISHING VOLUNTEER GROUP

You...

You're a very bad child!

I'm going to tell Mom!

I'm sorry.

I won't do it again.

I'll do everything you ask.

Mom!

"Her stepmom adored Pat-jwi.

But she always made Kong-jwi do all the hard work."

Pat-jwi and I will be at the village festival.

-I want you -You!

to fill the crock with water

thresh all the rice, and weave all the threads.

-Then you can come to the festival. -That's right.

"However, her stepmom gave her a crock

that had a hole in the bottom.

So the water kept leaking..."

You guys.

CHILDREN'S LIBRARY GYEOROO HAIR SALON

You guys, wait.

We became certified hairdressers

so that we could give you haircuts.

Should we try calling the bird over there?

-Yes! -Yes!

Okay, great.

Come on out, birdie!

-Come on out, birdie! -Come on out, birdie!

One more time!

Come on out, birdie!

-Come on out, birdie! -Come on out, birdie!

PLAY KONG-JWI AND PAT-JWI

Everyone, let's clap.

-Come on out, birdie! -Come on out, birdie!

-Everyone. -Yes!

You guys need to read a lot of books, okay?

-Okay! -Okay!

Which publishing company's books did we say you should read?

-Gyeoroo Publishing! -That's right!

Okay.

I'll make sure you have the latest haircut.

-Who didn't get one? -Here you go.

-Me! -Here you go.

-I didn't get one! -Me!

Green light. Red light!

-This is fun. -You just moved.

Green light. Red light!

-Here. -Nice.

PLAY KONG-JWI AND PAT-JWI

Green light. Red light!

I'm sorry I'm late!

Isn't that Ms. Seo?

I'm sorry!

I just got a divorce, you guys.

-What? -What?

What are you talking about?

Did you really get a divorce?

I'm so happy now.

I feel so relieved!

Do you know what this feels like?

It feels like I got rid of a huge rock

that was blocking my path in life.

Do you get it?

Do you? No? Well, it doesn't matter.

Nice!

You should've just apologized

and said you won't ever do it again.

Why would he need to say that?

It's not his fault that he needs to take care

of his brother's family because he ended up in jail.

What are families for?

The problem is that it's going to last for a long time.

He has to take care of so many people.

-Why do you have to... -Darn this.

Wait, sir.

You can't rip that apart.

His wife also has the papers, so it won't help.

All it takes is just one person to file for divorce.

I have big news.

This is big news.

Ms. Seo,

our marketing team manager,

got divorced today.

But she's fine.

She apparently feels relieved.

She's really excited saying that she's finally free.

I mean, how weird do you think her husband was?

When people get divorced,

they normally feel empty and distressed, you know.

Is there something wrong? Why do you keep...

My goodness.

Mr. Bong, when did you get here?

Mr. Bong, is there something wrong?

Are you sick?

I got a divorce as well.

Two people in one company?

I'm sorry.

Can I hit him? I shouldn't, right?

Excuse me.

They want everyone to come outside for a group photo.

Please gather closely.

That's great.

Okay, great. Give me a big smile.

I'll take the photo now.

Ten seconds!

GYEOROO PUBLISHING VOLUNTEER GROUP

Mr. Bong got a divorce as well.

Really?

The company's weird. Everyone's weird.

Let's shout, "Go, Gyeoroo!"

Okay.

Go,

-Gyeoroo! -Gyeoroo!

Goodness. Good work, everyone.

-Good work. -Good work, you guys.

-You all did great. -Great job.

I'm sure it was awkward and uneasy for the newbies

since it was your first time doing this.

But thank you for doing so great.

Volunteer work can feel a little awkward at first.

But once you get used to it, you'll learn a lot from it.

Let's keep up the good work.

Gyeoroo, never slow down.

-And keep going. -Keep going!

-Good work, everyone. -Good work.

Let's go.

Mr. Kim, are you going straight home?

No, I need to go somewhere first.

Okay, you did great.

Thanks. You too.

Why aren't you leaving?

I'd like to say hello as well.

Okay, then.

Sit somewhere else.

Let's just sit together.

Then I'll move.

Okay, fine.

Okay.

I just realized something.

They're

-having an affair. -What?

Mr. Bong and Ms. Seo

are in love.

They both got a divorce

because they're so in love

with each other.

I get it now.

Pretend like you don't know.

It's not good for us newbies to know about this kind of stuff.

Okay?

SUNSHINE ORPHANAGE

My gosh, seriously.

I just held your hand because I was reminded of the past.

10 YEARS AGO

LATE YU SU-JIN

It's my wife.

Honey, you should say hello too.

He's the first writer who will be signing with Gyeoroo.

He's Cha Eun-ho who wrote your favorite series,

The Bloody Contract.

We're here to make an oath.

I'm here to sign the contract with you watching.

This is the most important place to me.

Then if you make a promise here,

you'll keep it

no matter what.

DECLARATION OF THE END OF KANG BYEONG-JUN'S WRITING CAREER

This...

It's Kang Byeong-jun's declaration of the end of his writing career.

Hold on.

He's been publishing essays in the quarterly magazine,

so why would he quit writing?

He'll relay all copyrights to Gyeoroo too.

JUNE 19, 2009

You and Kang Byeong-jun...

What's your relationship?

My father.

He's my father.

Su-jin, it's been a while.

I think of you a lot,

but I've been too busy to come by.

Have you been well?

The kids are doing great.

Seo-yun has a boyfriend

and Seo-hyeon is a great ballerina just like you.

Let me show you their photos.

Su-jin.

LATE YU SU-JIN

You don't have to visit me in my dreams,

but visit the girls.

They...

miss you dearly.

So today,

Bong Ji-hong and Seo Yeong-a got a divorce.

Unbelievable, right?

They'll probably be fine with it,

but what about our company?

I'm worried sick.

Darn.

-Let's get going already! -I knew from the start...

Did I tell you about our new hires?

We hired six in total...

-We have a long way to go. -There's one that...

Damn, my legs hurt.

You wouldn't believe it.

Young people these days

only care about themselves.

-Come on! -We weren't like that, right?

-Hey! -Grown-ups used to say

-that we lack romance but... -Come on!

Come on.

Then what about this?

The secret behind the title

of the novel, April 23.

The story itself

has nothing to do with April 23, and the date isn't even mentioned.

It's odd, isn't it?

To Kang Byeong-jun, the novel April 23

was like his grave, his funeral.

The end of his writing career.

Therefore, he announced

that it'll be his last novel.

APRIL 23 BY KANG BYEONG-JUN

GYEOROO PUBLISHING

Do we have our samples?

-Yes, sir. -Okay.

They came up with a good marketing concept.

"A gift for myself."

-The meeting isn't over yet. -Right.

This will definitely draw people's attention at the book store.

Doesn't printing start today?

-Yes. -Good job, you two.

Still, people buy books after reading its context.

Eun-ho, Hae-rin,

let's talk in my office before we begin printing.

Yes, ma'am.

Is this right?

Sorry?

The copyright page.

Should Dan-i's name be on here?

PARK JEONG-SIK

I've come up with an idea as well.

Scrap the webcomic idea.

Why don't we cover it instead?

PARK JEONG-SIK

FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING FEBRUARY 10, 2019

WRITER PARK JEONG-SIK

PUBLISHER KIM JAE-MIN

CHIEF EDITOR CHA EUN-HO EDITOR SONG HAE-RIN

MARKETING KANG DAN-I

PARK JEONG-SIK

MARKETING KANG DAN-I

Take out Dan-i's name.

Then who do we add as the marketer?

Add in Ms. Seo's name.

Yes, ma'am.

Dan-i's on the Task Support Team.

She only supported the task.

Do you not get it?

Yes, I understand loud and clear.

Mr. Cha, do you have anything to say?

Dan-i was in charge of the marketing for The Gray World.

She even went to persuade the writer with us.

She was given a task and she did it well.

She's not part of the Marketing Team,

so how can we say she was in charge of the marketing?

Which team she is on doesn't matter.

She did the job required as a marketer,

and it's only fair to put her name on the list.

The fact that she came up with an idea doesn't put her in charge of it.

That spot is for those who can take responsibility.

Can Dan-i oversee

all marketing issues regarding the book

when she has her own work to do?

I know that your intentions are innocent

and that what you suggest is fair.

However,

this is an organization.

Principles matter.

You may want to do other jobs too.

But if we all do what we want,

then what'll happen

to the company?

Sure, I understand.

I guess I thought wrong.

Ms. Go.

You're right about everything.

However,

it's people that make up the organization.

It's important to do your job that is given to you,

but if everyone is confined to that,

no one will want to do more.

You're the first new recruit to have her name on a book.

-Nice. -You're incredible.

It's all because I got you this.

It helped your brain spin.

You just got it from the office kitchen.

It's delicious though.

So how does it feel to have your name on a book?

No words can describe it.

Aim for it yourself next time. It's hard to explain.

I'm getting my name on one someday.

You can do it.

Look.

This is Song Hae-rin from Gyeoroo Publishing.

It's about the book we'll be printing today.

Yes, we have an alteration to The Gray World.

No, not the novel itself.

We need to make a change to the copyright page.

If you can wait, I'll send you the revised copy.

Sure.

Dan-i.

Yes?

There was an error in our work.

Ms. Seo's name will be

on the copyright page as the marketer.

-Why-- -You're on the Task Support Team.

Anyone can participate in our meetings,

but we've never had one's name be in the book just because they gave an idea.

I'm sorry. It was my mistake.

Here are the applicants for the book review.

Check their blogs and select 20 by the end of this week.

Sure. I got it.

Yes, Ms. Go.

Of course.

Deliver it to this address.

It's a birthday day gift for Writer Kim Su-yeong's wife.

There's a phone number inside, so give him a call too.

Yes, ma'am.

-Are you back from the book store? -Yes.

Where are you going?

Ms. Go sent me on an errand. I'm off to Writer Kim Su-yeong's house.

-What? -No, don't bother.

We use a courier service for that.

-I'll call-- -No, it's fine.

Ms. Go told me to deliver it in person.

I'll be right back.

Why send her there?

Dan-i...

SONG HAE-RIN

I hate this company.

What's there to hate? Work is work.

You are seriously cold-blooded. You know that, right?

I guess I am.

I'm grateful for this thoughtful gift,

but you even came by in person.

Happy birthday, ma'am.

And this is from me.

Thank you so much.

What's your name?

I'm Kang Dan-i of the Task Support Team.

It's a long way back to the office

and I couldn't feel sorrier.

It's all right.

I enjoyed the fresh air.

Hold on a second. Let me give you some money for a cab.

No, it's all right.

I'll get going then. Happy birthday!

Take money for a cab!

Hi, Jae-hui.

Mom. Hold on.

How do I look? It's the dress you bought me.

Does it look good on me?

Gosh, you're growing up so fast.

My teacher here

says that we look alike.

Really? Did you feel good to hear that?

Yes.

So how's your new job?

Isn't it a publishing company?

Yes, and I'm having fun.

It's tough at times.

It is hard.

It's true that it gets hard,

but...

I'm your mom.

I really don't want to hear from you that you don't want

to turn out like me.

I said that to my mother.

No matter how hard I try,

you might say that to me,

but I'm going to try hard not to hear that from you.

Jae-hui.

Personally, I want...

you to tell me that I'm your role model.

I want to be a mom

you can look up to.

No, I'm not crying.

Why would I?

I can work harder.

You look pretty.

IRREPLACEABLE BOOK PROJECT

TERRIFYING SIDE OF LIFE

EVIL IN HUMAN NATURE

ODD PLAYFULNESS

LAUGHTER AND MYSTERY

SATIRE OF OUR SHALLOW MIND

IRREPLACEABLE BOOK PROJECT

WHAT KIND OF A BOOK IS THIS?

FOUND A FRESH AND NEW EVENT

I'M SO CURIOUS. WHAT KIND OF BOOK WILL BE INSIDE?

THIS IS COMPLETELY NEW

Okay, I understand.

Everyone.

We'll start the second printing of The Gray World.

Really?

It's only been ten days since we released the book.

We'll print 10,000 copies this time.

Okay. We'll try our best to sell them all.

-Let's do this. -Let's do this.

Ms. Song Hae-rin!

Thank you very much!

Way to go, Ms. Song!

AN INTENSE BATTLE OF WITS THAT'LL TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY

Do you think that I stole it from you?

I was set on it from the get-go.

Did you assume

I couldn't come up with an idea that even you could?

I hope you didn't think that.

What Ms. Go told me

was true.

AN INTENSE BATTLE OF WITS THAT'LL TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY

What brings you here?

You have new mail.

When I was cleaning your desk,

I saw your notebook.

I got the wrong idea

about the blurb on Pale, Viciousness.

At least you know the truth now.

It'll help you understand your place.

Still...

I would like to keep trying.

If I do only jobs I'm asked of,

I won't be able to grow in this company.

I would like to challenge myself to do the jobs

I'm capable of.

When I first started here,

I wanted to gain experience

and move to another company,

but now, I just

like books.

I've realized it recently.

Now I can understand what drives people here.

Since it was a good book,

I wanted to sell a lot of it.

I wanted to suggest ideas to help sell more books.

That's what I've realized.

I'll start from square one.

I will do a good job of

what's asked of me.

You may leave if you're done.

I brought some sandwiches!

What's the occasion?

I was working outside the office

and saw a sandwich shop.

We usually get hungry right about now.

-Thanks. -Sure.

You're considerate.

I've been starving all day.

-Okay. -I should eat one for dinner too.

Dan-i, have a sandwich.

Thank you.

I'll enjoy it.

It's delicious.

-Hoon. -Yes?

What about the press release?

Right here, Ms. Seo. Please take a look.

Not this one.

The one for Writer Yoo Hong-ju.

I haven't written it yet.

I had to finish up the one before that.

Do you want me to help you write the press release

for Writer Yoo Hong-ju?

-Aren't you busy? -I'll try to finish by tonight.

Really? Sure.

Thank you. Go ahead.

Dan-i.

Did you finish the book review event?

Yes, Ms. Song.

I looked through all the blogs.

A lot of the bloggers applied for other publishers as well,

but their reviews weren't that solid.

I narrowed down the list again. Please take a look.

I'm sure you did a fine job. I'll go with it.

Dan-i, I think we need to order more coffee.

We have a lot left. I'll organize them.

Thank you.

I'm starting again

with insignificant jobs

and with what I'm asked to do first.

I learn to work again.

Even if I think I know how, I start all over

because I'm a new employee.

Do you want some tea, Mr. Cha?

A gift for you, Dan-i.

The concept of the book is a gift for yourself.

MARKETING KANG DAN-I

Even if the world doesn't know,

I know

that you were in charge of marketing.

The marketing strategy was flawless.

This is coming from the chief editor.

Thank you, Mr. Cha.

JI SEO-JUN

Yes, Mr. Umbrella.

Aren't you getting off work?

I'm in front of your company building. Do you want to have dinner with me?

So far, we've only met by chance,

but this time, it's not a coincidence.

I'm asking you out on a date.

I REALIZED OUR TIES WILL BE LONG,

AND THAT WE'LL BECOMES FRIENDS WHO WILL GO ON A LONG JOURNEY TOGETHER

I DON'T LIKE HER BEING WITH OTHER MEN

I KEEP MAKING A FOOL OF MYSELF IN FRONT OF HER

WE BICKERED ABOUT WHO'LL GET OLD FIRST

WE AGREED TO TAKE PHOTOS WHEN WE'RE OLD

WHEN THE WORLD CHANGES DRASTICALLY, PEOPLE'S DILIGENCE KEEPS IT UP

ALL I HAVE TO DO IS PUT ON OINTMENT WHEN SHE FALLS

I BELIEVE SHE WILL GET UP AND CHARGE FORWARD

WHEN SHE DOESN'T KNOW HOW I FEEL, IT PAINS ME

AT OTHER TIMES, I'M THANKFUL I'M WITH HER

I'LL START ALL OVER AGAIN EVEN IF I THINK I KNOW HOW

BECAUSE I'M A NEW EMPLOYEE

ROMANCE IS A BONUS BOOK

Dan-i, correct the parts I highlighted with red.

Didn't someone call you?

I'll do it if someone is waiting...

Seo-jun,

I can't stop thinking about what you said. You said it is a date.

Dan-i, he's no good.

Right?

Why did I do that?

It's totally over.

Hey, stop seeing Dan-i.

I said no.

I want to search all over Seoul and bring back Dan-i.

This might be the last time I ever date a man.

Not there. Right here.

What if I keep liking you?

Translated by Ja-Won Lee at Netflix

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