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[The Midnight Romance in Hagwon]

[Episode 13]

I understand your position.

Let's hear the reason.

This...

is no longer my treasure.

This...

isn't your treasure?

No, not anymore.

I realized many things observing you two.

You aren't satisfied with where you are

and you chase your dreams and ambitions. That was impressive.

- So? - I should grow, too.

I want to teach without relying on these files.

You want to try something new? Gosh...

You aren't that young, Team Leader Seo.

Isn't that also true for you, too?

Well, so...

we probably won't have a meeting like this again.

Let's get things off our chest.

I want to nurture students who are capable of studying properly in college.

Our job isn't about nurturing abilities.

We improve scores.

I will try to work on both abilities and scores.

Although I can't do that working for either of you.

I...

guess I really liked you, Ms. Seo.

I'm sorry I kept obsessing without moving on.

I didn't deserve your enthusiasm.

But unfortunately,

I'm starting to feel responsible now.

There's something sad about the academy teachers who started out young.

Their perspectives are limited, and they can't plan their lives in the long run.

It happens if you've been treated like a king by young students for a long time.

You don't have to feel responsible.

I can manage myself.

It's just that it's a pity.

You could grow so much more.

The files, that used to be my everything, were stolen from me.

I lost a good senior and competitor, too.

I'm the most disappointed one right now.

Gosh, how frustrating.

What I'm saying is,

you let go of the opportunity to have all three just now.

Since you're having a love affair with your old student.

Are you struggling to understand what I'm saying?

I'm asking if you would've made that decision if it wasn't for Mr. Lee.

Well, you don't have to answer if you don't want to.

You must've thought it'd be game over if you gave up on these files.

But it's just getting started.

I enjoyed hearing about your impressive educational philosophy.

You'll get busy for various reasons going forward.

Thank you for your concern.

Don't forget how I feel about you, no matter how busy you get.

I wanted to bring you to my side as undamaged as possible.

I will bring out the food.

Okay.

I'll still enjoy the meal.

Feel free to visit if anything happens.

That's what older friends are good for.

I'm sure some of you are like this.

"It's so hard to relate to literature.

I think I'm meant to study natural sciences."

But they cried their eyes out when Iron Man died.

I won't let you say cowardly stuff like that anymore.

Being able to cry and laugh watching movies and dramas

means that you can cry reading Kim So Wol's poems, too.

And I'll make sure your tears will lead to scores.

Let's focus on the things that pass by the light and sound now.

Hello.

Hello.

Mr. Lee is doing something interesting.

Yes, I noticed that coming in, too.

I'm not sure if it's interesting,

but how does he have that class?

It doesn't meet the class size requirement.

He got rejected at first, but he got it on his second try.

That's even weirder.

The academy has policies.

I would've had an English debate class if things worked like that.

The social studies department would also grow if they allowed small groups.

I will no longer be the only team leader, too.

Mr. Lee used to work for a corporation.

Maybe he wrote a good proposal.

It's not the proposal. He must've used Seo Hye Jin well.

We get scolded about the enrollment all the time.

It's suspicious that he has that small of a class.

He couldn't have done that himself.

He's just a junior who joined recently.

Is that right?

Team Leader Seo wouldn't do that.

Right. I don't think so, either.

She was against it more than anyone.

They had a serious fight.

Is Team Leader Seo not here yet?

No. She has an evening class today.

Don't worry about what they say.

Okay.

More than anything, Team Leader Seo and Mr. Lee aren't getting along these days.

Since they had a huge fight in the library.

Meet me after the class at Night Flight.

Memorizing if it's in the first person or third person point of view isn't important.

Understanding the author's perspective is important.

Don't take notes. Look up at me.

You know Lee Shi Woo, right? From Heewon High.

You found out through him?

Their relationship we didn't even know?

My TA was tricked by that kid once.

Get out.

Get out of my face forever!

The TA drank alone that night because he was upset.

And it happened to be at Seo Hye Jin's regular spot.

Sir?

I'm sorry, but we're closing.

Okay...

Honey, I'm leaving now.

Make Hye Jin throw up if she's really sick.

Huh? Why would you call Mr. Lee?

Yeah.

Dreamy couple? What are you talking about?

Yeah. Come on, why would you...

After that, there was no need to look into it further.

I can see why you didn't notice it.

They don't even touch each other in Daechi-dong.

And they have a tight teacher-student bond.

That must've prevented you from seeing it.

Since it justified their being together all the time.

When I met you in the apartment, I said...

Seo Hye Jin isn't the same anymore. Do you remember?

Of course.

Did you already know then?

There's another person who knows.

It's Ms. Nam Cheong Mi at your academy.

She seemed pretty useful.

She can keep a secret since the rumor hasn't spread yet.

Should we go somewhere else?

We need to find a way to make use of this situation.

[Closed]

You must've thought it'd be game over if you gave up on these files.

But it's just getting started.

Yes, Team Leader Seo.

Yes, I'm having an important meeting outside.

Yes, please text me instead.

Director, this year will be like springtime for your dried-up tree.

The tree that was soaked in spring rain is sprouting.

It's not looking too bad.

Since you have a lucky person near you,

they'd change any misfortune to fortune as well.

That's why I wanted to hire a new teacher.

Because I thought he was my lucky person.

Who is it?

The one...

who was in 1977, the year of the snake.

- The male school teacher. - Yes.

But it didn't work out.

I thought he was my lucky person.

He can't be if you can't make a connection.

In your fortune...

there's no tree in your fortune.

On the months of water,

you might face serious trouble.

You have to beware of water next month.

I should beware of water, of course.

Assistant Director Woo will quit soon.

She'll take the teachers with her, too.

Hiring a few teachers fast won't fix this.

I'll tell you the details in person.

Here.

It feels like a different place during the day.

It's different, right?

Yes.

But can we come here when the owner isn't here?

I asked the owner.

Because I wanted to talk to you privately.

Just the two of us?

Did something go wrong with meeting the scary ladies?

How did your first class go? Did it go well?

Yes.

How was it received?

Well...

they said it felt new...

but it was fun.

What a relief.

What? What's wrong?

Huh? I'm really worried.

D-Did something happen?

Joon Ho.

Yes, tell me.

We got caught.

Director Choi and...

Assistant Director Woo...

know...

about us.

I feel awkward since the owner isn't here.

But getting water should be okay, right?

I came up with a concept on the way here.

How's "Housemistress B and Love Letters?"

I'm a Korean teacher, you know.

A female teacher who never had a proper relationship

went crazy over her young student?

I only saw photos of Mr. Lee,

but he seemed perfect for a story like that.

Seo Hye Jin, whom the director can't even touch

used her authority to seduce a young man.

Gross, right?

As a leader of a group and an educator, too.

They kept it a secret since they were aware of it, too.

Once Daechi-dong turns upside down,

Seo Hye Jin won't be able to return

and Kim Hyeon Tak would be automatically out, too.

The question is, who will we use to spread the rumor?

It'd be more effective to use someone on her side.

Gosh.

Can you think of the right person?

What will you do with Seo Hye Jin's files?

I'm thinking of using it on Ms. Nam.

I would need a different bait for the person who kept their relationship secret.

Can I tell you what I've been thinking of?

This is way worse than your files getting stolen, right?

Correct.

The waves will come in from all directions.

It'll be much worse than a few of the

teachers quitting, right?

Yes.

Woo Seung Hee and Choi Hyeong Seon are...

totally after me.

It's bad timing, too.

I had to insist on opening a class that doesn't qualify, too.

We wanted to teach someone to be at the top of the country,

but here we are.

It's okay.

It's not your fault.

I'm not sure what's the right answer,

but will you deny it?

Will you say it's a false rumor and it's not true?

I'd understand.

You have a lot to lose.

It's not that.

I want to...

be out in the open and fight.

I'd have to tell ten lies to cover up one lie.

I don't want to do that, but...

I need your permission.

Why would you need my permission?

I didn't want to have a secret relationship from the beginning.

I feel kind of bad.

You're talented, brave, and have great potential.

And you're young, too.

The rumors will be nasty because you're involved with me.

What are you doing right now?

Why are you suddenly writing my transcript?

"He's an excellent student, brave, and has great potential."

- It's not that. - What is it, then?

Just say you love me.

Do you want to get us some tea?

The director will be here soon.

How much does he know?

Only about the assistant director doing things behind his back.

I haven't told him about us yet.

Did you want my permission first?

Yeah.

Hello, Assistant Director.

Oh, yes. Hello...

Prepare in advance since the orientation will be hectic.

Yes, got it.

Hey, Team Leader Yoon.

Assistant Director, hello.

You had a team meeting.

- Yes. - I see.

Thanks for working hard.

Sure. Well, then...

- Team Leader Yoon. - Yes.

What's your schedule today?

I have one class today. It ends at seven.

That's perfect.

Would you like to have dinner together if you're free?

Oh, yes.

Sounds good.

Gosh, you should've told me sooner.

You should've told me when you learned the files were stolen.

The files would've ended up with someone else

and the Assistant Director would've left with the teachers, then.

- And- - One thing we have is...

that she isn't respected as a leader.

Am I not more likable than her?

Well, there's something I couldn't tell you through text.

Hello.

Did you get caught?

- Pardon? - Pardon?

You two.

Your relationship.

Did the assistant director find out?

Wait, what do you mean...

Wait...

how do you know...

Shit!

Geez...

- Hot! - Gosh.

Well, d-did you know?

This is why I wanted to hire Mr. Pyo.

Why him?

I was going to give him the Chanyeong class,

promote you, and separate you two.

You've been hanging out too much since the joint lecture.

Darn it...

Hold on, hold on.

How... Since when...

What do you mean, since when?

I knew you'd cause trouble from the beginning.

I suspected it when Joon Ho suddenly came to Yangjae Canal.

And I was certain when you said you rejected Choiseon Korean.

All of those things happened before we started dating.

Come on, seriously.

I was devoted to making romance films.

It's all about the tension before you start dating.

The boiling pot of desire.

Team Leader Seo's class got filled up first for the winter break lectures.

No one makes steady profits as she does, as you know.

Why did you want the monthly report now?

Is Ms. Nam in class right now?

Yes, she'll be done soon. Why do you ask?

Seo Hye Jin might be the most stable one,

but Nam Cheong Mi grew the most.

Yes.

She's talented.

She's very ambitious...

and her textbook is thorough. She's getting great feedback.

I received the report from the consultation office.

Your free lecture was received well.

That's a relief.

I was worried I might make you look bad.

It was an impressive lecture.

It was an excellent debut,

but you can't teach like that from now on.

Here are the files I created preparing for the Chanyeong class last semester.

Don't worry. I didn't steal them.

The TAs and I worked hard on it for about three weeks.

I may not look like it, but I'm a hard worker.

Yes, I suspected that.

We need to bring all the students who got into Chanyeong High.

Forget about how you gave the free lecture

and have a look at this first.

Don't the academy teachers

have the right to teach the way they want...

on their own?

Today will be the last day I tolerate your frustrating comments, too.

Academy teachers are all about making a lot of money...

on their own.

Don't you take your phone to your classroom?

Why do I need my phone during the class?

I need to focus so I can scold the distracted students

as if my life depended on it.

There's something I've been curious about.

You don't have to do everything as if your life depends on it, right?

I'm sorry if the expression bothered you. I won't say it again.

No, it's not that.

I'm saying you should be used to working in this neighborhood by now.

I'm even more confused now.

The students here are known for being quiet and diligent.

I don't know what your old neighborhood was like,

but you don't have to scold them too much.

I've been curious about something, too.

You settled down in this neighborhood before me.

That's how you secured Yeongeun Arts High, too.

- Yes. - Right?

But what if...

I aimed for that school as if my life depended on it, who would they follow?

Are you sure you know the students better than I do?

Do you mean it?

I was just teasing you. Don't get so intense.

Did I offend you?

Yes.

I'm sorry if I offended you.

I don't care about how you teach,

but don't discount hard work.

How can you tell the students to study with an attitude like that?

For what reason would you tell them to study for their future?

Huh?

I'll go to my class now.

I'm trying to climb up by working hard as if my life depended on it.

So you can stop...

giving me advice.

Come to my office as soon as you get out of class.

You were still here.

- Hello. - Hello.

Relax. Get comfortable.

Joon Ho, do you want to help the owner?

I'll talk to the Director for just a minute.

Let me help you, sir.

What brings you here so early?

Ms. Seo and I got caught, apparently.

Pardon?

By the ones who want us to fail, unfortunately.

D-Deny it for now, then.

I'm sorry things turned out this way.

Thank you for asking Joon Ho to leave. Gosh...

I'm so tired of pretending to be okay.

I'm sorry.

You can imagine what would happen, right?

Yes.

Having a battle in the academy won't be the end of it.

That can't be what they're after.

No.

You'll get covered in poop water.

Yes.

I've told you this once. I don't know if you remember.

I said Joon Ho has always been at turning points in our lives.

I remember.

I'm sincerely thankful to you two.

And I turned the academy into a success thanks to you.

I don't want to blame you two.

This might sound cowardly,

but let's try denying it for now.

Say you aren't together.

I'll introduce Joon Ho to a bigger academy.

Just say you love me.

Seo Hye Jin.

- Director. - Yes.

I'm willing to get covered in poop water.

- Hye Jin. - Lying won't prevent the rumor from spreading.

And Joon Ho would look bad if I tried to survive on my own.

It'd make it look like

he seduced me because he was blinded by success.

As for that-

I don't want to do that.

I never thought my records were that great.

I have the data right here.

I'm thankful you think highly of me,

but I know what I did better than anyone.

I had a big boost in profit in the first month

because Team Leader Seo split the 11th-grade Chanyeong class with me.

It's okay to accept compliments like this.

Teachers often lose classes the academy put together for them.

It's because I didn't do it on my own.

I want the class I created to be a success in Daechi-dong.

Your track record is great, and so is your attitude.

The academy will have to support you accordingly.

I don't have any complaints right now.

I used to clean the classroom myself at my previous job.

Don't compare us to a lousy academy like that.

Are you satisfied that someone else cleans?

It's not that.

I suppose...

you might end up having to clean your classroom.

Pardon?

That's how Seo Hye Jin got started, too.

If the academy shrinks back to its original size-

I'm not sure what you're referring to.

This means that this academy will soon become a wrecked ship.

But you can hop on the cruise ship and...

have the largest Chanyeong High class.

Of course,

it'd be up to you.

You're leaving early.

Yes, I'm meeting someone.

That's great.

I've felt bad that you always seemed lonely.

Connections are one's assets.

I learned that from you.

If I asked who you were meeting,

would it be too intrusive?

I'm having dinner with Team Leader Yoon.

I thought he could use some encouragement.

Well, then...

Team Leader Yoon.

Why Team Leader Yoon?

I'll go to the class for now. Let's talk afterward.

I'll be talking to Ms. Nam.

I think I should let her know.

Yes.

Do you need something?

- We'll have another makgeolli. - Okay.

- Unni. - Welcome.

Thank you.

- It's been so long. - I know.

You're looking great.

No, you do. You look great.

You really look like a manager.

It's because I am. Come on.

You look exceptional.

I've been meaning to see you, but it's so hard.

It took too long to be free from my sons and husband.

Let's order something. You must be hungry after work.

Excuse me. Over here.

Over here.

He's not just stubborn. He's so eloquent, too.

"Trust me.

I'm trying not to be dependent on you."

Hearing that almost convinced me.

But once I get in bed after thinking, "Maybe I should,"

I start getting all sorts of worries again.

It must be difficult to accept it fully with your heart.

So I said,

"Fine. Might as well try working for a major academy."

And that made him flip out again.

Joon Ho tends to be that way.

Would it be okay to trust him and let him be?

Well, you know...

it's my job to tell people what to do with their kids,

but this is not easy to say.

Just be honest with me.

We really don't know what he's thinking.

When we thought he was struggling at work,

we considered paying for his education abroad, too.

Just think of it as advice. It's just my personal opinion.

Try giving him a chance.

What?

Your son is something else.

Really?

I think he'd do something big.

See you tomorrow.

Bye.

- Take care. - See you.

Ms. Nam,

you don't have a class tomorrow morning, right?

No.

Let's go out for a drink.

It's on me.

I'm sorry, but I'll take a rain check.

I'm not feeling so well today.

Okay.

By chance, has Assis-

I'm sorry.

Hi, Mom.

I miss my son.

Aigoo, seriously. My gosh.

This is classic unrequited love.

Thinking about it makes me upset,

but I love him when I see him.

I know.

Have you been upset because of Seung Gyu?

Not exactly upset, but he frustrated me to death.

Is it because of Joon Ho?

Yes.

His friend, who barely managed to be at the bottom

in the first exam climbed all over him,

but he just laughed about it. He was happy.

Seriously.

He laughed it off when Joon Ho passed him in ranking,

when he entered a better college,

and when he got into a top company, too. Gosh...

I scolded him a lot each time that happened.

Seriously.

I felt like I was on top of the world whenever he did that.

Aigoo, seriously.

When Joon Ho said he'd join the academy,

I was kind of happy about it.

I thought, "Gosh, he's finally failing in life."

Gosh, that's too cruel.

But not anymore.

Since he could be the director of my academy...

someday, I'm planning to support him.

You said it'd be Seo Hye Jin before.

She's now...

going downhill.

You're in the middle of a crowded market

in Qing Dynasty in the late 18th century.

Read the question while imagining that.

"What's the most appropriate meaning of A considering the context?"

Let's look at A. "The seeds of a serious crisis...

the crisis was being spread."

Seeds of crisis. It was explained just now, right?

You have to think of the answer and look at the examples.

Look. What is it? "The danger of rebellion..."

I'm sorry.

Yes, Mom.

I'm on my way.

I know. The son comes before the husband.

I'll be there soon.

My mom says she misses me a lot after having a drink.

I'll drop her off and meet you at the academy.

Min Ji, you can go ahead.

- Thank you for today. - Sure.

Did you say you're going back to school in March?

I haven't decided yet.

You need a substitute, right?

When do I need to let you know?

You can take your time. I'm not in a rush.

Okay.

Drink with her if you have to and safely drop her off at home.

Thank you for the meal.

You scared me. What's going on?

What do you mean? I'm your mom's friend's son.

Our moms are unbelievable.

I was disappointed that Ms. Nam went home early,

but this isn't too bad, right?

Let's drink makgeolli on my mom's card.

Hey,

did Ms. Nam tell you anything else?

What was I supposed to hear?

It's nothing. Let's go.

What is it?

Hey.

[Daechi Choiseon Korean]

I'm having dinner with Team Leader Yoon.

I thought he could use some encouragement.

Passcode accepted.

Team Leader.

I saw your car in the parking lot.

So, I came up just in case.

Are you creating a new textbook, then?

Yes. I thought the entrance exam one was getting old.

Is it old? I thought you printed it before the last winter break.

I remember all sorts of things, don't I?

You do.

- I was going to call- - Where's Joon Ho-

Where's Joon Ho? Why are you alone?

Isn't it scary to be here alone at night?

I'm used to being alone here. It's fine.

Joon Ho is...

The assistant director told you, right?

Yes.

I was very surprised.

I was surprised to hear she'd go independent, but...

I was about 10,000 times more surprised

when I heard about you and Joon Ho.

I'm surprised I didn't pass out right there.

It must be true.

Assistant Director Woo always hated you.

I wanted to ask you directly to make sure she didn't make it up.

I hope you accept it without bias.

What bias?

Joon Ho getting the ad modeling gig when he joined us,

doing a joint lecture with me, and starting a new class recently.

None of that has to do with our relationship.

You're so calm about it.

I think you'll understand me.

You and I are the starting members of this academy.

If you were in my position, you would've-

You're so eloquent.

I've always noticed it, but you really are.

You almost fooled me.

I almost thought you actually cared about your colleagues.

- Team Leader- - That's why I always fell for it.

When you asked me to reject Joon Ho,

when you said you approved him,

when you said you tutored him secretly,

and when you were thinking of joining Choiseon Korean, too.

I don't know if it's cowardly to say this.

It wasn't because you were eloquent.

It was because I had feelings for you.

That's not something I can help you with.

It's not like you told me what was going on.

But you knew that I was always lurking around you.

You should've given me a hint.

I wouldn't have embarrassed myself, then.

I've never thought you were embarrassing or anything like that.

Whenever I caused trouble or clashed with others,

I'm thankful that you always defended me.

But...

I don't know what you heard exactly,

but I'm not the one who's trying to take advantage

of your feelings. It's Assistant Director Woo.

- She's trying to split people up- - I know.

You think I don't even know that?

You don't mind me grabbing a coffee, right?

What an idiot.

Have some.

I use a fan even in this weather because of hyperthermia.

Unni, you need to take cinnamon for that.

I heard cinnamon is best for you these days.

I drink a lot of sujeonggwa*.

That's not the same thing.

Since our moms are buying, we should hang in there.

She's going through menopause.

- Seriously. - Sujeonggwa is made with cinnamon.

You have to take it by itself. Don't laugh.

- Mom, your phone is ringing. - I'm sure it's Dad.

- It was scientifically proven. - Is it okay to ignore it, then?

I'm not whining that I like you, too, right now.

But I can't keep staying by you and Joon Ho's side.

The Assistant Director might be taking advantage of my feelings,

but that's still better than being deceived by you two.

I would've behaved differently if you told me how you felt.

Are you blaming me?

I'm not saying I didn't deceive you.

You've never looked at me this long, either.

What was I supposed to say and how?

I'm curious about this one thing, then.

Would I have had a chance if I had confessed my feelings

before Joon Ho came here?

No.

Right?

That's the perk of being in one-sided love.

It's cowardly, but it lets you linger nearby feeling safe.

It's been fun.

Having coffee together in the morning,

talking about the weather,

and students, too.

It was nice.

The new academy Assistant Director is starting will be handed over to Director Choi.

She might make it sound like you'd be treated better

- than now, but- - You don't have to worry.

We're all adults.

They'll make the decision on their own.

"They"?

By "they," you mean...

There's a group chat without you and Joon Ho in it.

We'll meet up before class tomorrow.

This is exactly what the Assistant Director wanted.

Yes.

I said I know.

- So cold. - Thank you for the meal.

Aigoo, why does it keep ringing?

- What's wrong? - Let's see.

What is it?

Gosh, Joon Ho.

What's going on?

It's nothing.

Ma'am,

can I look?

It's okay.

Mom, I'm seeing someone.

Hey, you-

What are you suddenly talking about in the middle of the streets?

I'm seeing her seriously.

I know you're seeing someone.

When I went to your place last time-

It's Ms. Seo Hye Jin.

Seung Gyu,

what's he saying right now?

I'm requesting an open discussion

on Mr. Lee's winter break lecture, "Reading Training."

I heard he was able to teach this class

due to his special relationship with Team Leader Seo.

This is not a false rumor created to slander them.

Using her position as the academy's leading teacher and team leader,

Ms. Seo has been giving

the academy's resources to his boyfriend, Lee Joon Ho.

We need to discuss other things that happened

since Mr. Lee joined the academy as well in the past year.

I'd like to ask you how you feel about this matter.

Team Leader, I just got a weird message. Is it true?

Are you and Mr. Lee dating?

Are you playing a trick behind my back?

I'll get going.

Sleep well. Have some honey water, too.

- The door is open. - Sleep over.

I need to go.

I'm worried about Ms. Seo.

Seriously! You really know how to upset me.

What's wrong with you? Seriously, what's wrong with you?

Why are you doing this?

I'm so upset. What's wrong with you?

Ms. Seo.

Let's go out.

I can't stay here because I'm so nervous.

Why?

Did something happen?

Team Leader Yoon was here.

He said he'd discuss our matter with everyone.

I must've led my life more poorly than I thought.

No one's on our side.

I saw the text Team Leader Yoon sent.

I can explain everything.

I'll make them understand like Ms. Nam did.

Let's leave.

What's going on? What made you call me first?

I can't drive you home tonight since I had makgeolli.

That's not why I wanted to see you.

I live with a co-worker of yours.

I got the gist of it.

I brought this out because it might be a long chat.

Thank you.

I'm facing two paths.

It's between ambition and loyalty.

I like how sensational it sounds,

but is this...

that big of a deal?

Enough to shake up the academy?

It's not,

but it's about to be that way. That's why it's a problem.

Huh?

Team Leader Seo will become a half-crazy person

around here tomorrow.

Is it that serious?

They think they have something major on them for finding out their relationship.

I'm sure they'll milk it as much as they can.

Even if no one asked,

the other academies would volunteer to spread the rumor.

Once all of Team Leader Seo's students leave,

they'd try to take them somehow.

It's like a huge chunk of meat fell in front of a pack of hyenas right now.

And...

I'm in a position where I can eat the meat first.

If so...

you should eat it.

- Right? - Yes.

That's why you came to this neighborhood

without anything and working yourself to death.

Loyalty is useless.

Are you being sarcastic?

Not at all.

Are you sure you understood me just now?

I said I have to tear apart your best friend

and the teacher who used to teach you.

No one would even notice if you didn't eat.

You said everyone would bite, chew, taste, and enjoy this.

Instead, let's not make Lee Joon Ho treat us to an expensive meal.

I think you'd have to treat him for a while.

Geez, what do I do?

If I make money that way and buy you an expensive meal,

would you even eat it?

I'll give it a thought.

I might get an upset stomach.

What's going on?

It's almost midnight.

Assistant Director,

you received the text from Team Leader Yoon, right?

Did you know about Seo Hye Jin and Lee Joon Ho?

Why didn't you discuss that with me first?

"Discuss"?

I mean...

If you told me first,

I would've talked to everyone and convinced them.

If you considered my position-

I'm definitely...

grateful to you, Team Leader Lee.

You got me Seo Hye Jin's files and everything.

But...

shouldn't you be thankful to me, too?

You lost your students to the international school teacher Choiseon Korean hired

and lost a whole class, but I forgave you.

And I stopped Director Kim from adjusting the rates, too.

You laundered your resume using the graduate school-

Assistant Director.

Everyone already knows...

that you're my person.

And they know we never liked Seo Hye Jin, too. But...

if you spread a rumor about Seo Hye Jin and Lee Joon Ho,

how believable would that be?

If the rumor spread outside the academy,

it won't matter where it came from, but...

I understand.

What if we say she dated him since he was a minor...

Is that too much?

You would've been better at writing fiction

than teaching Korean.

Once I get my new position, Seo Hye Jin's files...

will be mine.

Okay?

Go home.

Please?

Did you have dinner?

I'll eat at home.

You're lying.

I want to feed you.

♫ I can remember when I was a child ♫

The rice isn't great, but the side dishes are good.

My mom made them.

♫ And things were simple then ♫

♫ And I ran wild ♫

It must be hard to eat since there's no soup.

No, it's okay. I'll eat.

Let me get you some hot water.

♫ It was a simple time then, and things were simple then ♫

♫ As if they've always been since I've loved you ♫

♫ When you'll be all alone trying to be seen ♫

♫ Chasing whatever then ♫

♫ I followed dreams ♫

♫ But you came after all ♫

♫ Said you'll go away ♫

♫ And things were simple then ♫

♫ Just like they've always been ♫

♫ Will our love ever end? ♫

♫ I'll never know ♫

It's cold. Go inside.

Call me if you can't sleep.

I'm sorry I couldn't do the dishes.

Don't worry about stuff like that.

I'll go.

Thank you.

Bye.

Hold on.

W-Where are you going?

Did...

Did you leave something?

No.

What is it, then?

I didn't get to tell you something. You?

I just wanted to ask you something.

What is it?

You go first.

- Should we go home? - No, it won't take long.

I...

am okay.

I wanted to tell you that I'm okay.

Don't worry about me and go to sleep.

How about you? What did you want to ask?

It's nothing serious.

I just wanted to ask if you were okay.

- Let's go. I'll drop you off- - No, I have another thing...

to tell you.

- By chance- - That I love you.

You said...

I can just say I love you.

Things...

will be very hard starting tomorrow and...

I'm telling you this...

in a moment...

like this-

♫ Not everything is passing ♫

♫ Sometimes a chance will come again ♫

♫ Real love is lasting ♫

♫ I know it now ♫

♫ I knew it then ♫

♫ For once in my life ♫

♫ I think I'm finally going to make it right ♫

♫ Years ago, I let you ♫

[The Midnight Romance in Hagwon]

You want to blatantly act as a pair now?

We did nothing wrong. There's no reason to run away, either.

Mr. Lee is a difficult person to control.

I'm just trying to take what's mine.

- Help me. - You changed so much now that you're in danger.

Wow, you piece of trash...

Are you saying you aren't seeing your student?

Seo Hye Jin. It's a shame.

I've never felt so scared in my life.

Love me even more the best you can.