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[DO YOU BELIEVE IN EVERLASTING LOVE?]

[WHAT COMES AFTER LOVE]

TOKYO, 2019

Ladies and gentlemen,

our flight will be landing at Narita International Airport shortly.

Please return your seats to their upright positions,

stow away your tables, and fasten your seatbelts.

Ladies and gentlemen,

our flight will be landing

[SKY, WIND, STARS, AND POETRY] at Narita International Airport shortly.

Please return your seats to their upright positions...

I've always had a dream, but I've never had a plan.

I knew I wanted to do many things, but I didn't know what I should be doing.

That's how I was back then.

I wasn't brave enough to chase my dream

of pursuing a career in music.

I wasn't exactly ready to get a job either,

so I just headed straight to Japan.

Let me take your bags.

Thank you.

- Hello. - Hello.

Thank you very much. Please take a seat.

It was by pure chance that I chose to come to Japan.

I had a friend in Japan who was willing to split the rent with me.

#TOKYOTOWER #TOKYOTRAVEL

Are you listening to me?

I'm not letting you go to Japan!

Yes, Mom. I hear you.

And more importantly,

[INOKASHIRA PARK STATION] I didn't care where it was.

I just wanted to leave the nest and try living a life for myself.

[text]

Honestly, it was a little scary,

but I felt like I could do anything by myself.

[GATE CLOSED, UNDER MAINTENANCE]

Oh, come on.

Sorry, everyone.

I'm so sorry.

I'm sorry.

Sorry.

Are you all right?

Yes, I'm...

Wait, that's not it.

Yes, I'm all right.

That's good.

Here you go.

[SKY, WIND, STARS, AND POETRY]

Are you from Korea?

Yes, I am.

Here you go.

Thank you very much.

Would you like me to hold this for you?

- Yes, please. I'm so sorry. - It's all right.

Hong!

Ji Hui!

How long has it been? I can't believe you made it.

You have no idea how hard it was for me to change subway lines.

I'm so proud of you. First things first.

Let's get a selfie together.

- What, here? - Yes.

All right. Look at the camera.

Up here!

Say, "Cheese"!

I'm so sorry.

- Yes? - No, it's just...

The guitar...

Oh, right. Here you go.

- Thank you. - It's fine.

- Who's this? - Oh, no one.

No way...

Already?

It's not like that.

- Why are you being so sheepish? - Oh, come on.

I'm sorry for asking, but could you take a picture for us?

Sure, no problem.

Your Japanese is very good.

She lived in Tokyo when she was in elementary school.

And she's...

- actually single- - Could you take it with this, please?

Okay.

How about here?

Are you ready? Say, "Kimchi"!

There we go.

- Thank you very much. - Thank you.

Don't mention it.

See you.

- Cheers! - Cheers!

Oh, what the heck!

I have to say, your place is a bit different from what I saw on social media.

I can't believe you actually came.

You said I could come.

Anyway, congratulations on finally moving out.

To this new chapter of my life.

- Cheers! - Cheers!

- That tastes like freedom. - By the way,

what did you tell your mom?

- I thought she was against this. - That's right.

So, I didn't tell her.

- What? - She'd only be worried, anyway.

I always knew that you were crazy,

but this is next level.

It's not like she's paying for it.

I'm paying with my hard-earned cash.

It's my life.

So, I'll do what I want with it.

Oh, come on.

When have you ever not lived like that?

Still, you did the right thing.

- I mean, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. - You're right.

- Shall we? - Yes, we shall.

- Cheers! - Cheers.

What's up with him?

Why was he smiling?

Why are you up so early?

Morning!

I'm going for a run around Inokashira Park.

Inokashira Park?

You know, it's actually much bigger than it seems.

- Do you want to come? - No way.

When I run,

I am surrounded by the ever-changing scenery.

And I like that.

It feels like I'm not just stuck in a rut.

It feels like...

I'm moving forward with each passing day.

Have you looked into what you want to study

after you complete your language course?

Yes, I have. I'd like to continue studying literature.

I'm especially interested in Korean poets who studied in Japan.

And I'm also very much into haikus.

Is that so?

I didn't know you were interested in poetry.

I am. I don't think I could ever become a poet myself,

but I love reading poetry.

I see.

Let me know if you need any guidance with your academic path.

I'll do my best to help you out.

I will. Thank you.

Thank you so much.

It's my pleasure.

- Let's give it everything we've got. - Yes, ma'am.

This looks so good.

Seriously?

Why do they want a resume for a part-time job?

Hey, that's just the way it is here.

That's how it's done in Japan.

You can't define a person by what's written on a sheet of paper.

The person I was yesterday is not who I am today.

Then, just call your mom. You could ask her to wire you some money.

Oh, come on.

Listen, Hong.

Can't you just write something down?

You can't even afford this month's rent.

Oh, right.

I totally forgot.

I have to pay rent!

The rent...

[text]

[SALES STAFF WANTED]

[BRANKLIN ECLIN]

[PART-TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE]

[text]

[HIRING PART-TIMERS]

[KITSCHY SEPHIA]

[BAR DOMINO]

[RECORD STORE]

Excuse me, sir.

Sir?

Excuse me!

Hey!

[PART-TIMERS WANTED IMMEDIATELY]

Hello.

Hello.

After you, please.

No, that's okay.

Please. Go ahead.

Excuse me.

Hello.

I'm sorry, but we're not open yet.

- The job post-- - The job post--

I'm here to apply for a part-time job.

Same here.

Hey, boss!

- Are you Korean? - I am.

I lived in Japan for five years when I was in elementary school.

So, communication won't be a problem.

And you'll obviously be good at Japanese

since you're a literature major.

Yes, sir.

Not only am I good at Japanese,

but I can speak Korean, too.

So I can serve Korean customers.

We do get a lot of Korean tourists these days.

Can you speak Korean?

No, I can't speak Korean.

However,

I've had to work to pay for my tuition,

so I have a lot of experience.

I need the money to pay for this semester, too.

That must be tough.

I need to find work so I can make money

to pay for rent each month, or I'll end up getting kicked out.

And I'm here in Japan all by myself.

Rent...

Yeah, the rent is pretty high around here.

It really is!

And since I'm an overseas student,

I can't even apply for a loan.

All right, I've heard enough.

So, you need money to pay your rent,

and you need money for school.

Unfortunately,

we only have one position open.

How about we do it like this?

Why don't you stay for tryouts today?

I'll keep an eye on how you two work

and hire the one who does better.

That's fair, isn't it?

All right. Let's do this.

[OPEN]

Thank you for waiting. Please come in.

- Welcome! - Welcome!

Sorry to keep you waiting.

- Thank you. - Thank you so much.

Here you go. One large ramen.

- I'll bring you your rice, too. - Here you go.

Thank you.

Thank you for waiting.

- I brought the noodles! - I got it.

One al dente shoyu ramen, ready to serve!

I'm on it. Thank you.

Thank you for waiting.

This way, please.

- Thank you, ma'am. - Thank you. The food was really good.

Thank you for waiting.

- Welcome! - Welcome!

Hey! Menu!

Here you go, sir.

This is our tonkotsu shio ramen,

and this is our tonkotsu shoyu ramen.

The tonkotsu shio ramen is our best seller.

Please take your time and let me know when you've decided.

Is there a waiter who speaks Japanese here?

How may I help you, sir?

It's uncomfortable to see so many foreigners these days

waiting tables like this.

In that case, I'll be happy to take your order.

Good. You need to think of what's best for the customers.

You should teach your staff to speak Japanese properly.

Sir, I'm going to have to ask you

to apologize for what you just said.

What?

You want me to apologize?

Yes, sir.

Please apologize.

I'll take your order once you do.

Have you lost your mind?

You've got some guts, kid.

You can stare at me all you want,

but I'm not going to apologize.

I'm sorry, sir,

but you need to leave.

You're making the other guests uncomfortable.

Well, I've lost my appetite now.

That's all on you, Mr. Waiter.

I'm sorry about how I acted in front of that customer.

I'm sorry, sir.

Don't worry.

I'm sorry that it happened.

It's okay.

You.

You'll start tomorrow.

Yes, sir.

Here you go.

You did well today.

Thank you, sir.

That must be it.

I'm telling you!

What do you mean?

What are you saying?

He came to your rescue.

He wanted brownie points.

Don't be ridiculous.

Well, look at you!

You were pretty much forever alone in Korea.

But look at what you've achieved as soon as you came to Japan.

Come on, I was never forever alone.

I mean, have you ever dated anyone who was half-decent?

One ghosted you, and one went to the army.

When did you ever snag a catch?

Then there's Min Jun, who's actually not that bad.

But you insist he's just a friend.

Listen.

How many times must I tell you? He really is just a friend.

Sure, whatever.

Did he cry when you left Korea?

Poor Min Jun.

Trust me. I bet he can't stand being put in the friend zone.

That's enough. It's not like you're doing any better.

I feel bad for your knight in shining armor.

Doesn't he need money for school?

I think he got a job at a food truck across the street.

Which is a relief.

A food truck?

Here you go.

[CLOSED]

Sorry for the wait. Thank you for coming!

Thank you.

What can I get you?

You're staring at the food truck again.

What?

Who, me?

No, I wasn't.

I was just...

checking to see if it was raining outside.

Hong.

- Yes, sir? - Can you get some hotdogs for us?

Yes, sir.

- Thank you for your waiting! - Here we go!

Hong finally passes the halfway line

and runs straight into the opponent's territory!

Here's the moment we've all been waiting for.

Will Hong finally get to score her first goal?

The suspense is real!

Now, we've got to ask!

Did she really have to go out with that headwrap on her head?

What a terrible oversight!

She's not as level-headed as she usually is.

She must be feeling nervous.

Perhaps she's not used to playing such games.

Right, that must be it.

Thank you. Please come again.

Hello.

It's been a while.

Are you here for some hotdogs?

Oh, yes.

Can I have five cheese hotdogs, please?

- Five? - Yes, please.

Five cheese hotdogs.

That headwrap looks good on you.

Thank you.

And you, too.

You look good in your apron.

Thank you.

Thank you very much.

Here she comes!

Get back to work!

Come get your hotdogs!

- Great. - Thanks.

Here you go.

- Thanks. - Here you go.

Oh, I almost forgot.

It's our turn to clean the shopping district this week.

We've always had the newbies do it.

So, you'll be doing that from now.

It's at 10 a.m. tomorrow. Do you think you can do it?

Of course. Leave it to me.

Good luck!

Yes, sir!

The stores of the Kichijoji Prosperity Association

work hard to keep the shopping district clean.

We meet every morning to clean up an area of the district.

We appreciate your cooperation.

- Thank you very much. - Thank you very much.

Let's start by taking attendance.

Ichiro's Ramen?

- Here. - Thank you.

Murakami Bookstore?

- Here. - Great.

Inubushi's Food Truck?

Is there anyone from Inubushi's Food Truck?

I'm here!

- Sorry for being late. - That's okay.

- Wasabi Store? - Here.

Eclin Store?

- Present. - Thank you.

All right. Let's get to work.

Can you get this as well?

Over here.

Oh, that's cold!

- Hong. - What's up, Rock?

You promised only to call in emergencies.

It's actually an emergency right now.

Hong!

What's wrong with you?

You said you were going to Jeju Island. What on earth are you doing in Japan?

It's pretty much the same.

It's about as close as Jeju, and Japan's an island, too.

Come back home right now.

If you're done with college, you should be thinking about working

instead of running away like an adolescent child!

Yeah, I'm not a child anymore, so I moved out.

Are you listening to yourself right now?

Stop wasting your time and come back home,

or you'll regret all this later!

Listen, Mom.

It's up to me whether I decide to waste my time or not.

It's my life.

You don't even know why I came here and what it is that I want to do, do you?

You're always the same. You dip your toes in this and that,

then quit when things don't work out.

I know you ran away because you're afraid to get a job.

- Mom! - What?

Am I wrong?

No, you're right.

I did run away.

I ran away from you.

Talk about perfect timing.

I was wondering...

If you're free after work tonight...

do you want to go for a drink?

I see.

So, you might end up staying in Japan for a while then.

I'm not sure yet.

I'm trying to get ready to go to graduate school...

but I don't know if I should stay here

or just move on.

I'm not even sure if I'll like it here.

You should take your time and think about it while you're here.

That's all I want.

I want to mull it over and take things slow.

But you know,

life sometimes needs time to buffer.

"Buffer"?

I mean,

it's kind of like putting on the brakes.

I see what you mean. Like brakes that slow you down?

The person who's meant to be on my side

can't seem to understand me.

They don't even seem to want to try.

Has that ever happened to you?

It happens sometimes.

And it hurts so much when it does.

It's so frustrating.

Why else would I come all the way here?

Oh, by the way.

You're a literature major, right?

- Right. - So am I!

No way!

We have quite a lot in common.

How so?

Well, we both have the same major,

and we're both desperate for work.

And...

What else...

Right!

We're both buffering!

You're right.

So, why did you choose literature?

I wanted to become a writer.

Actually, I feel more comfortable

expressing my thoughts on paper.

What are you writing these days?

Well, just this and that.

I just write down whatever comes to mind,

but it's nothing to write home about.

I think you'll make it.

Pardon?

As a writer, I mean.

You think so?

Trust me.

I just have a feeling.

Can I...

really trust your feelings?

If you don't believe me,

then come and see for yourself.

What?

Come on.

Let's go!

You've got this.

Come on, Bonobono!

That's it. You got it!

That's too bad.

I was hoping it'd be a Bonobono.

So, if you got Dai Nee-chan,

does that mean your feelings were off?

You know about Dai Nee-chan?

Not many people know about that character.

She's the older sister of Shimarisu-kun, who is Bonobono's friend.

Oh, no way!

You really do know her!

Shall we call it a day? It looks like you're fresh out of luck.

Did you say we're going for another drink?

What? You seem pretty drunk already.

I'm totally fine.

I haven't even had that much to drink.

You had ten lemon sours.

Hey, this is Choi Hong you're talking to.

What was that?

Choi?

That's right. Choi Hong.

My last name is Choi,

and my first name is Hong.

I'm Jungo.

My name's Aoki Jungo.

- Jungo. - Right.

Jungo...

Hey, Jungo.

Doesn't Dai Nee-chan look lonely to you?

You know what we should do?

We should look for her boyfriend!

- Are you talking about Pippo? - That's right!

We need to find Pippo so they can be with each other!

- All right, then. - Good.

Come on, Pippo!

You got one again!

That's amazing!

What's the matter?

I could've got Pippo if I just played one more round.

Dai Nee-chan needs to have Pippo by her side.

You've got nothing to worry about.

Even if it wasn't for you,

they'll always have each other.

Their love is everlasting.

Everlasting...

Do you believe in everlasting love?

That's a difficult question.

I mean, it has to exist somewhere, right?

"Somewhere"?

I made up my mind!

I'm going to stay here.

I want to go and see where that "somewhere" is.

By the way,

where do you live?

Don't worry about me.

I can get home by myself.

Goodbye.

How are you going to get home?

I'm going to run.

In this rain?

Don't worry.

I'm probably much faster than you.

You might

have me fooled for a weakling,

but I actually run around Inokashira Park every morning.

I do five laps each day.

There's no way you can run five laps every day.

Hold on. You don't believe me?

Of course not.

Do you have any idea how big Inokashira Park is?

Unbelievable.

I'm being serious!

Do you want me to show you?

You'll kick yourself.

Don't you dare take your eyes off me.

Wait! You're way too drunk.

Hong?

Hong!

She's actually pretty good.

Well, look who it is.

If it isn't the resident lunatic.

So, tell me.

How much did you have to drink?

That's weird.

Did I bump my head somewhere?

Just have some breakfast.

So?

What was he like?

You met him, didn't you?

The hotdog man?

Yes.

I did.

And?

Well...

Give me money.

I'm so proud of you, Hong.

Me too...

Hey, don't worry about it too much.

You'll see him again if you two are meant to be.

I doubt it.

I've never believed in such things.

Rather than believing in fate or miracles,

I've always wanted to have faith in myself.

Ji Hui thinks it's fate when coincidences repeat,

but I think that's just wishful thinking.

People who believe in fate

are the ones who hope for a miracle to happen.

But...

Hey.

Wait! Hong?

Stop!

Wait up! Don't go!

Hong!

Oh, no.

Are you all right?

No, I'm not.

That really hurts.

I'm so sorry about the other night.

Don't worry about it.

You're a little later than usual today.

It's already past 11 a.m.

What?

Have you been...

Thanks to you,

I'm late for school today.

Have you been waiting for me all morning?

I did it.

I finally got it.

Is this...

When did you get this?

Well, I happened to be in the area yesterday.

So, I just gave it a shot,

and this was the first one that came out.

Please be it.

Yes!

About time!

That was the moment when I realized

that fate

really did exist

in this world.

I never felt anything like it before.

It was also a moment

that I would never get to experience again.

Please hand in your work by next week.

All right. That's it for today.

Well done, everyone.

Please come and ask me if you have any questions.

Jungo!

A cherry blossom.

[CLOSED]

- I'll see you tomorrow, everyone. - See you!

Hold on. You look much happier than usual.

- What? - That look on your face...

What are you talking about?

I knew it, Hong!

You finally scored!

Stop it, you guys!

I'll see you tomorrow!

- Bye! - Have fun!

They look so good together.

She's got some moves.

It must be young love!

It's so beautiful.

How do I say "beautiful" in Korean?

It's a bit hard to pronounce.

You have to say, "yeppeuda."

Yeppeuda.

That was pretty good!

So, it's yeppeuda.

Yeppeuda.

Hong.

Sorry.

That spring was...

the beginning...

and end of my spring symphony.

Back then,

I firmly believed that if I truly loved someone...

[SEOUL, 5 YEARS LATER]

...the abundance of the universe would be there to help me.

That was what I believed.

Everyone knows

that love has an expiry date.

But I believed

things would be different for me.

I believed our love would be different.

After I broke up with Jungo and came back from Japan,

I was tormented by the fear

that I would end up destroying myself

if I didn't immerse myself in something.

[SODAM BOOKS]

I've made some notes on it.

Would you like to take a look?

Mr. Lee, this is the final version.

Okay.

Ms. Choi.

This is the final version.

We'll go ahead and print it if you don't find any issues.

Could you take a look?

I'll get back to you after one last read.

Sure.

If I knew that I was going to meet Jungo...

I wouldn't have gone.

Ms. Choi.

- Did you see the snow outside? - I did.

I was stuck in traffic because of it.

Right.

If everyone is here, let's get on with it, shall we?

Yes, ma'am.

First, let me show you the cover design for the reprint.

We've already seen it last time.

Let's move on to the next agenda.

Yes, ma'am.

We couldn't decide on the copy for the cover in our last meeting.

I've narrowed it down to these two options.

Let me read them to you first.

That's fine. Let's just read it ourselves.

Have we still not received Ms. Park Ji Hui's manuscript?

Well, we haven't been able to get a hold of her since yesterday.

All right.

I'll try to get in touch with her.

Mr. Lee, are you ready for next week's event?

Yes, Ms. Choi.

Mr. Sasae will get here by lunchtime tomorrow as scheduled.

Once he arrives, the interview will proceed at 4 p.m.

Mr. Lee, can you keep working with the CEO on the Japanese section?

I know you're busy with the South American section.

Don't worry about us.

Everything's going to be perfect.

Sir, can we make the color a bit darker?

Of course, we can.

This way.

- Have we received the first shipment? - Yes, it's all here.

And the second batch is arriving in two days, right?

Yes, it'll all get here in time.

When did you get here?

Just now.

What's that?

It's a cake.

I was craving for something sweet.

How did you know?

How do you always know me so well?

It's nice to hear such a lovely compliment,

but it feels like you're happier to see this than me.

How did you know?

See? I'm an open book to you.

Hold on.

You didn't forget what day today is, did you?

Today?

Is it Valentine's Day? No, it's not.

No way.

Is it Cake Day?

It's your mother's birthday today.

You're right! What time is it now?

Come on, Hong.

Didn't you forget last year as well?

But lunar birthdays are so confusing.

I forgot to get her something.

Let's just go.

What? Okay.

Min Jun.

Can we tell her that this is from me?

Please?

Don't give me that look. You can't win me over that easily.

Please, Min Jun. Can we?

Just this once. Please.

Did Jun say he'll be here by 7 p.m.?

Yes, he did.

I told you he would be.

Why do you have to keep checking?

You should've picked him up yourself.

What's with the attitude?

I just want to make sure there's enough food.

If I ever get a boyfriend, I'm never going to tell you.

Sure. Don't bother.

That must be them.

Hello, my brother-in-law-to-be.

Hey. How have you been?

"Brother-in-law"? That's so weird.

Hey, let her be. She's just practicing. Right?

Hello, Jun.

Come on in.

Happy birthday, Mother.

Thanks, Min Jun. You must be hungry.

This makes me so happy.

This is such a lovely cake!

Didn't you hate birthdays because it made you feel old?

What's gotten into you?

I'm celebrating with my future son-in-law.

You have no idea how happy I am.

Just wait until you meet yours later. You'll know exactly how I feel.

Can you stop getting ahead of yourself?

Why are you and Rock being so weird?

No, you're being weird. We're basically a family now.

That's right.

I'm so sorry.

I had to take this call.

So, what did I miss?

Don't worry. You didn't miss anything important.

By the way, Hong.

- Can I ask you for a favor? - A favor?

Can you go to the airport for me tomorrow?

- What? - I need a replacement interpreter

because Ms. Miyazawa had something urgent come up at home.

You want me to interpret?

Come on, Dad. I can't.

It's been years since I last spoke Japanese.

Why can't you go instead?

You're good at Japanese, too.

Dad's going to Busan for work tomorrow.

I just need you to cover for tomorrow.

I already made plans with Min Jun tomorrow.

Don't worry. You should go.

He needs your help.

Okay?

That's my son-in-law.

- Help yourselves. - Thank you.

- Thank you. - Thanks, Mom.

I'm sorry.

We'll have to check on the venues next week.

It's okay. I understand.

I'll look for a few more places for us to check out next week.

Okay.

Min Jun.

Yes?

Thank you.

Oh, come on. I told you not to say that.

Whenever you say that,

you sound so distant.

Good night.

Go inside. It's cold.

You're a lifesaver, Ms. Choi.

I didn't realize you knew Japanese.

Did you study there?

No, I lived there for a bit when I was little.

I took classes for a year and got pretty good grades,

but I get nervous when it really matters.

I still get stage fright.

He'll be here soon. Shall we?

Right, of course.

[WELCOME, MR. SASAE HIKARI]

I didn't expect him to be so late.

Where is he?

Yes, Mr. Park.

I'm at the airport.

- Excuse me, Ms. Choi. - Sure.

Time stood still...

like a neatly folded piece of paper.

If I knew that I was going to meet Jungo...

I would have never come.