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The Witch's Diner

Did you have to go that far?

It's not your business.

You know it could be dangerous, right?

Things will get interesting.

But Mr. Oh...

It's not like this is the first time...

I made someone die.

The Witch's Diner

EPISODE 2: Mind Comforting Tomato Soup

The parents of the students...

who witnessed the assault are complaining.

Young Jae's and your statements are very important.

They've decided to hold a school violence prevention committee...

Did you experience any conflicts before this incident?

You can change classes if you want.

(School Violence Committee)

Choi Young Jae will do school volunteer work for two days.

As for Lee Gil Yong, the degree of assault is more severe,

and he's forbidden from school activities.

He'll also need to receive four hours of psychological treatment.

Mom.

Don't worry. I'll protect you.

Who are you?

Me? I'm a witch.

Eat this steak and your wish will definitely come true.

However, there will be a price.

Come on, no way.

It was probably a dream.

A sudden heart attack? I can't believe it.

I know.

I was wondering if she'd take all that money to her grave.

Goodness.

She lived so spitefully all the time.

Life is so unpredictable, you know.

(Police)

Oh, dear. What a pity.

Words carry power, and so do thoughts.

Chew with purpose as you think of the person you want to get revenge on.

When will my wish be granted?

One day. I guarantee it will be granted.

No way...

That's impossible.

It's just a coincidence.

- Sir. - Darn, you scared me.

- I'm sorry. - My goodness.

Sir, thanks for helping me out again.

Leave it there. The owner will come for it later.

Pay me 10,000 won for the rental.

Oh, 10,000 won?

What are you doing? It's not like this is the first time.

Consider yourself lucky that I pity your situation...

and let you rent our customers' clothes.

Why don't you just buy a suit instead?

Aren't you embarrassed?

Take care, then.

Man, I know how hard it is to find a job lately,

but how many times has it been?

When will he make a decent living?

Gosh, how pathetic.

I'm truly worried about him.

(Number One Gosiwon)

(Number One Gosiwon)

Darn, the guy in room 404 still hasn't come home.

He hasn't paid rent for months.

Just wait until you get here.

I'll make sure I kick you out for good.

Hey, Jae Su.

It's been a long time.

Yes, well...

So how's your pizza shop lately?

Do you have some money?

Oh, I'm... The interview...

Okay, let's talk later...

Sir, please listen.

It's just that I've had a rough life. I'm really in my 20s.

I've already found a part-timer.

- Here. - I told you I found someone.

- Hello. - Hey, Gil Yong.

- I'll go inside. - Okay.

What are you doing? Get ready for business.

Wait, Ms. Cho...

Ms. Park died.

Was it...

Was it really you?

No. You did it.

I want revenge. That's what I want.

Revenge.

You clearly said you wanted revenge.

Wait, but...

It's not that.

I just... I...

Since she wronged us, I just wanted her to realize it...

What does the word "revenge" mean?

Since when was revenge...

such a gentle and soft word?

But still, I didn't ask you to kill someone!

Look at yourself.

You're being a hypocrite.

Revenge is about...

getting what you want.

Since your wish for revenge has been granted,

you should bear that weight on your own now.

(The Late Park Kyung Hee)

This isn't what I asked for.

I'm sorry.

I apologize.

I'm sorry.

(Daon Heart Psychological Counseling)

(Counseling Room 1)

- Oh? - Oh?

You're...

Oh, psychological counseling.

Schools make you go through that...

if you're punished these days?

Yes.

I wanted to protect my friend.

Since he's fine, I don't regret it.

Still, you were unfairly accused.

Right? It's unfair, don't you think?

I didn't do anything wrong.

Do you feel like laughing right now?

Thanks for taking my side.

When I was young, I had a terminal illness.

But I don't even remember it now.

Time heals.

I won't remember this later on either.

So right now,

I'll face reality. Focus on reality.

Aren't you scared?

Who in the world isn't scared?

What if I can't do what Mom wished?

What if I can't compete? I'm scared of it all.

But then, if I keep going, you never know.

It might not be as scary as I thought.

Yes. What's the point in just worrying?

Good for you.

Now I think you're more of an adult than me.

I have to go.

Wait.

See you around.

What's that?

Whose is it?

Go outside.

You know it's zero marks if you're caught with a phone, right?

Out!

Silence!

Focus on the exam.

Go outside!

Time's up.

- Oh, gosh. - I'm ruined.

That was so hard.

- What was that? - Seriously.

That was crazy hard.

Poor Young Jae.

If he messes up this midterm, he won't get into university.

Isn't this yours? It was on the floor.

(Recent Calls)

(Young Jae)

Young Jae.

Young Jae. Are you running off because you got zero marks?

Goodbye.

Young Jae.

I think the joint you got operated on last year took a blow.

For about four weeks,

you can't exercise too much, so keep that in mind.

What about the competition?

We'll have to see how you mend,

but don't you think you should miss this one?

If you don't choose your own life, no one...

A witch. She said she's a witch.

A witch.

Will you stop talking about witches?

Down your drink and sleep it off at home.

It's hard to find work, everyone's poor, and Korea blows.

Now, even if something weird happened, I wouldn't be surprised.

A witch? Does that make sense?

Yoon Mi, guess what?

We speak freely...

and think freely, right?

But that carries power.

What I'm saying is, that is really scary.

If you keep having bad thoughts,

then it could really happen...

in real life.

Okay?

Are you listening to me?

He's so handsome.

You, handsome boy.

It must be easy to find love.

I can't even find someone to love.

That guy's all over the place.

He's really hot right now.

He's handsome, has good manners, is successful.

He's beyond everyone's league. Every woman's dream.

Let's live harder.

I don't know why I suddenly reached this conclusion,

but we need to live harder.

Yes, Jung Jin.

Yes. So what if she's a witch?

Would she kill me or something?

So what about the contract, right?

Why are you here this late?

About our contract. Let's make something clear.

I didn't take the last one seriously...

and got scammed badly, you see.

You can't just say, "This restaurant's now mine."

What are you saying? I said I'd pay the rent for you.

It's not just about you paying rent.

The mortgage, electricity,

water, ingredients, and that's not all.

What about my labor cost?

Share the profit.

We must be exact. That is...

a real contract.

- Half and half? - Deal.

You'd better hope you have customers.

Goodbye.

She acts out when she's drunk.

I overheard in the teachers' office that Young Jae tried to kill himself.

Was it because of Gil Yong?

I thought they were friends.

But they fought recently.

You know, the disciplinary action for school violence.

Gosh, how shameless.

Is that why he purposely called him during the exam?

You're here.

Get in.

Even when I talk to him, he won't say a word.

Have you eaten?

I'll be off.

I got to see you, so it's fine.

Rest well.

Those scumbags.

What am I going to do with my life?

I even quit the track and field team to go to university.

I worked my tail off to study.

I felt like everything was over...

So I was going to jump off from the rooftop of the building...

in front of the school.

But...

My legs started to shake badly.

I guess I still wanted to live after all this.

It's not over for you.

That's scarier.

Thinking that I might have to continue to live like this...

for the rest of my life...

That's even scarier.

(Alley Restaurant)

I think you're crossing the line.

We are the beings that stand between the boundaries.

We watch people's lives...

and grant their wishes...

in return for a price for eternity.

If you cross the line,

you're not qualified as a witch.

What a boomer thing to say.

Are we CCTVs? Why do we have to just watch?

The price for their wish...

cannot be reversed.

Who said I'm going to reverse it?

I just want to have some fun.

Right, wire the processing fee to Mr. Oh.

I've got a lot of things to do.

Are you sober now?

You have a bad drinking habit.

I didn't drink that much.

I was just trying to arrange my thoughts.

Sure.

For now, since this is my restaurant...

No. It's my restaurant now.

- How is this your restaurant? - Not "you". Call me Ms. Cho.

And since we signed the contract, the restaurant's mine.

(Signed by Cho Hee Ra and Jung Jin)

No way.

You even faked my signature!

Since we're going to work together,

these are the rules you should follow.

One, don't talk back to me.

Two, don't simply eat the food I cooked,

not even the leftovers.

Three, I decide when to open and close the restaurant.

- What? What do you mean? - Don't talk back.

I don't like that.

And the fourth and the most important rule.

I'm going to do everything else...

as I please.

My goodness, how can you boss me around like that?

I'm your boss, and you're my employee. Okay?

And I'm going to start off...

with renovating this old-fashioned interior design.

- No... - I informed Mr. Oh about it.

It will be done by today.

Who is Mr. Oh?

Gil Yong.

Why are you still here?

I heard from your coach...

that you cannot take part in the competition.

You're not going to...

quit school because of this, are you?

My father...

Excuse me sir, I told you that you can't park here.

I'm sorry, I'll move it right away.

I'm sorry!

He always says...

that his wish is for me to graduate from high school.

Let's go.

But that's a lie.

He wants me to go to university as an athlete.

I know he has the same wish as Mom.

I suddenly got scared.

I wish...

there was a fixed answer to everything.

Now I...

lost that answer.

It's over.

Both the competition and university.

When they say that they understand,

how much do they actually understand?

I'm fine.

I'm fine.

How much did I understand...

when my mom said she's fine?

Since he's fine, I don't regret it.

Perhaps I just wanted to hide...

behind the word "fine".

(High School)

Just like how my mom...

actually wasn't doing fine when she said that.

You don't even know how to throw a fist,

so why would you fight just before making your comeback?

Your participation has been canceled!

I think it will be hard for you to continue as a runner.

This is a mess.

Everything's over.

(Young Jae)

Gil Yong.

I...

won't lose to them.

Of course, you won't.

Let's not lose to them.

You made a good call.

What are you doing?

Did something happen?

No, nothing happened.

How bitterly beautiful.

(Jinmi Restaurant)

(The Witch's Diner)

(The Witch's Diner, Notice)

(We grant you any wish.)

Wait, what is all this?

Is this some fortune-telling shop or what?

What do you think?

What?

Who is he?

About you?

No, the interior design.

I decorated it according to Ms. Witch's orders.

Oh.

Then you must be Mr. Oh.

Yes.

Oh.

I mean, Ms. Witch is kind of an oddball...

and so are you.

Who are you people?

Well...

Just think of me as a shadow.

I'm someone who supports you from the dark.

- Just think of me that way. - I see.

You should go if you're finished.

How about a cup of tea? We opened a new business, after all.

Oh, this is a gift to congratulate the new opening.

Gosh, what is this?

It's a mandrake.

It's very loud, so handle it with care.

And...

Take this.

Don't tell me...

Do you ride this because you're a witch?

No. That's just for cleaning.

How many hours has it been?

Why don't we call it a night?

There are no customers.

A customer?

He'll come soon.

I was just about to leave.

Why didn't he leave sooner then?

Who on earth is he?

You'll find out soon enough.

I didn't even eat anything today.

(The Witch's Diner)

What is that place?

Welcome...

If a coincidence keeps occurring,

people think of it as destiny.

Just like I had.

Hey, you're...

The guy from the police substation?

What are you doing here?

I was just hungry, and it somehow led me here.

I got lost, and I didn't know I'd see you here.

What is he saying?

Have a seat if you're a customer.

No, he's not a customer.

I met him before at a police substation...

What's your name?

My name is Lee Gil Yong.

Okay. Police substation.

Anyhow, he's not a customer. He's just a guy I know.

Anyone who enters our diner is a customer.

Move.

Have a seat.

Okay.

- What will you have? - Wait, Ms. Witch...

- I mean, Ms. Cho. - If customers come,

we take their order, grant them their wish,

and make them pay the price.

That's the rule of this diner.

Wish? A wish?

Police substation. You and I need to talk.

I guess they're all gathered now.

I know this will be hard to believe,

but the witch... I mean,

Ms. Cho will really grant you a wish.

I've experienced it too.

You must pay a price, but your wish really comes true.

I mean, so...

It's sort of similar to reaping what you sow.

I believe you.

I mean, I believe you since you're trustworthy.

But the thing about a wish is,

it can eventually make someone miserable,

and even if it comes true,

you can't guarantee that you'll become happy.

Because of a reckless wish I made,

someone suffered something horrible.

Now I think you're more of an adult than me.

Is that why she seemed like she was in such pain?

So is it something like "good triumphs evil"?

Isn't that necessary in this world?

If someone does something wrong...

but isn't punished at all, isn't it unfair?

What I mean is, no matter how small of a wish it is,

you must pay a price for it.

And you have to shoulder the weight of your decision,

so be careful.

I will.

But wouldn't it be okay if I wish for someone...

to become happy?

What?

Are you going to spend all night?

If you're going to make a wish, get on with it. Or just leave.

By the way, my name is Gil Yong. Lee Gil Yong.

Hey, wait.

Hey, Yoon Mi.

Are you sure that's your wish?

You won't regret it?

No. I won't regret it.

You're quite a wacko, aren't you?

Sorry?

You can't take back a wish once it's been made.

- Are you ready? - Wait, but...

Can you keep my wish a secret?

One's own wish belongs to that person only.

- Ma'am... - Go to the basement and get some herbs.

What kind?

Dried mugwort, thyme, and a mandrake leaf.

Oh. And bring a few herbs that you like as well.

That stings! It hurts!

- Did it....just talk? - That...

- Ms. Cho! - What?

Did you just hear that? This plant just talked.

Of course a mandrake talks. What's the big deal?

Gosh, you should've at least given me a heads-up.

- It suddenly talked. - Shut it.

Go to the basement and get those herbs now.

Mugwort...

How pretty.

Don't look too closely at them already.

Some are so dangerous,

the moment you let go, they can take your soul.

That was close.

Oh, right.

This is...

They say the deity created moms...

because they couldn't be at all places at once.

To stop people from crying...

by saying that their wishes will come true.

But that's not enough to give everyone a happy ending.

The world isn't that naive.

That's why witches like us are needed.

We exchange wishes for a price.

A fair trade of sorts.

It looks really good.

Of course, I made it.

Wait.

Are you sure about this?

Yes, I am.

It was really good.

Take this.

(I grant you any wish. The witch)

I should go now.

Thanks for everything today.

Wait.

Why did you give him your business card?

It's up to me. It's my business card.

I'm home.

You're late. Have you eaten?

Yes.

You're packing already?

Your coach called.

Everything's okay, right?

Yes. Everything's fine.

Another nightmare.

Let's go inside. I must survive another day.

I must get used to it.

A part-timer?

He's still a student.

It's up to me.

Ms. Witch, where are you going after dropping that bombshell?

Where I go is also up to me.

Why do you ask so many questions? You're so tiresome.

Ms. Witch.

If it's already decided,

the choice is theirs to make.

That is why it's selfish and fun.

What will happen doesn't wait to come in the right order.

What is going on?

I had a bad dream last night.

- Welcome. - Hello.

Hands up and don't move!

Jin.

What's all this noise?

(Special thanks to Kang Gi Doong.)

The Witch's Diner

Why must I be so unhappy?

Why am I the only one with no place in this world?

I never got to do what I wanted,

and I'm afraid I'll lose my love too.

Your wish. What is your wish?

You must think carefully.

No one knows how high the price will be.

Do you call this granted?

Do you call this a granted wish?

Did something happen to me when I was young?

That person's memory?

You see that?

Do you know anything about what's happening to me?

I guess there's no way out of it...

now that it has just begun.

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