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The Witch's Diner

Yoon Ki, what do you want to be when you grow up?

A doctor.

I'm going to be a doctor and fix your disease,

and I'm going to make lots of money...

and become a kind son and make you happy!

My son is the best.

I'm proud of you, my son.

Really?

The future doctor!

Hello.

My name is Bae Yoon Ki, a man who really wants to become...

a respected employee of this era.

When I was young,

my dream was to become an archaeologist who searched for mysterious treasures,

so I majored in history.

I really want to be a part of Daesan Investment's journey...

of finding that mysterious treasure!

(Bae Yoon Ki)

If you have any last comments, please say them now.

There was only one thing on my mind while studying at Harvard.

The Korean society.

I wanted to become an individual that could help this country rise.

And now, I'm ready to become an individual Daesan needs.

If you hire me, you will not regret it.

(Daesan Investment)

What about applicant number 515?

Well, I'm ready to do anything and even die for you...

What do you mean, even die? Times have changed.

I know.

- The thing is... - Okay. Applicant 516?

I will try my best not to disappoint you.

(Interview Hall)

Darn, all the applicants were so talented.

I could've done better.

My darn stomach suddenly...

Applicant 516 is the CEO's son, right?

Yes, his second son.

Gosh, he looks just like him.

Man, what use is it studying so hard...

and filling up your resume...

when the result is already decided?

That's what life is about.

(Bae Yoon Ki)

The Witch's Diner

EPISODE 3: Chicken Soup for the Youth

This thing...

That stings!

- It hurts! - It talked when I was here last time.

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

It talks because it's a mandrake?

I'm taking a nap, so don't touch me.

Gosh, it talked again.

- What are you doing? - What?

Stop slacking off and come here.

Clean this up.

Okay.

"The first tears of a newborn baby".

"The last day of a terminally ill patient".

What is this stuff?

- You can see the letters? - Yes.

Did you receive these as a price in exchange for a wish?

A price someone pays...

sometimes becomes the foundation of another's wish.

By the way, what did Gil Yong wish for yesterday?

Are you interested in him?

What? No way. What are you talking about?

Put it over here.

Hey, young lad. Come have some coffee.

Here.

Have a smoke.

No thank you, I don't smoke.

The work is tough, isn't it?

It's okay.

I heard it's awfully hard to find a job these days.

Maybe you should prepare for the civil servant exam.

I have a student loan to pay back, so that's impossible.

Think of all the money it will take.

It must be really hard for you.

Go on and drink your coffee.

Gosh, I'm so tired.

(Number One Gosiwon)

(Number One Gosiwon)

Hey, did you see the guy in room 404 come in?

No, I really didn't see him.

Darn it. I'm going to kill that punk...

What did he lock this door with? The spare key isn't working.

Hold on.

Is he inside right now?

Hey, Bae Yoon Ki.

You're in there, aren't you?

Hey!

Hey!

I'm proud of you, my son.

The future doctor!

Man, you little punk.

I'm sorry...

(Mom)

Hi, Mom.

(Hotel)

(Tteokbokki, sundae, gimbap)

Welcome. What would you like?

Okay.

What is going on?

I had a bad dream last night.

- Welcome. - Hello.

Hands up and don't move!

Hand over everything you have.

Cash and credit cards!

Give me everything!

And give me all the food you have.

What? All the food?

Yes. Whatever it is.

Put it all in here!

Unexpected things happen all the time.

What choice you make...

determines the end result.

Hi, Mom. I'll soon...

It's okay. I said don't worry.

What's this? Are they his memories?

- Jin, are you okay? - Are you all right?

Put all you have in the plastic bag!

What are you doing? Don't try to be smart. Don't move!

- Don't you see she's hurt? - Hurry up!

Put everything in the bag!

Okay! I don't have any cash.

All I have is in the wallet over there.

What's all this noise?

What are you doing in my restaurant?

Are you the boss? Anyway, you!

You!

Darn it. You...

You... Hand over all you have too!

Your credit cards, wallet, and your PIN number too!

"You"?

Yes, you. Do you have a death wish?

I will just stab her!

If I don't do that, what will you do?

Don't come closer. Stay there.

Don't come closer! Why are you coming closer?

- Stop. Don't come closer. - Hey, hey!

Why are you shoving me? I should just whack you.

I'm very sorry.

I needed money for my mom's surgery,

and I hadn't eaten in a few days, so I lost my mind.

I'm truly sorry.

Even so, you should work for a living...

not try to steal.

I submitted dozens of resumes a day...

and did what I thought was my best.

However much I lower my standards,

other more qualified people also lower theirs.

I can't beat the competition.

I was too busy working...

to pay my tuition, so I couldn't afford to study abroad.

It is hard to find work these days.

Even if there's an opening, they want work experience.

New graduates obviously have zero work experience.

I owe 40,000 dollars in student loans.

I can't afford the studio rent and living expenses,

and I can't find a job.

Life is tough. That's the default setting.

Why must I be so unhappy?

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

- Just you? - Sorry.

I don't expect mercy. I'm very sorry.

- Stop whining and order. - Okay.

Pardon?

This is a witch's diner that grants wishes.

You... You want me to order?

Your wish. What is your wish?

A job. A job at a decent company.

I want to have a place to go when I wake up in the morning.

That's nothing at all.

Just a moment, Ms. Witch.

- What is it? - I just need a moment.

Your name is Bae Yoon Ki, right?

Yes.

Think about this carefully.

You can't take back the wish.

You don't want to regret it.

No one knows how big the price will be.

Whether the price is big or small, that's for them to bear.

You won't live his life for him.

I won't live his life for him,

- so I'm... - Be quiet.

I'm sorry, but what are you talking about?

Am I not meant to understand,

or am I unable to understand?

If you don't mind, may I give a brief explanation?

I have prior experience.

(Notice, Opening hours: From sunset to sunrise)

So basically,

the concept of this restaurant is that it's run by a witch?

Gosh, your boss is really smart.

If you make a wish, it definitely comes true.

You have to pay the price, though.

My wish will be granted?

Yes.

And pay the price... I see.

Stop teasing me and just call the police.

I'll pay for my sins willingly.

I'm not teasing you.

Since Ms. Cho already accepted you as her customer,

she probably won't call the police.

So it's real?

But aren't you a student?

Why are you working at this hour?

You're right, I'm a student.

As for school...

I'm thinking about it. I don't have the answer yet.

Actually,

I think I might quit.

Going to school is hard.

Both the teachers and the students are all trashy.

But the trashiest of them all...

is me.

Myself, who cannot change anything.

But that's not the case for you.

The courage to take responsibility for your future...

and the resolve to take action on it.

I think these are important.

Gosh, that was so cool.

I was just imitating an old fart.

But I'm just a loser.

A failure of this trashy society.

No, you're not.

Since you came to this restaurant,

I'm sure your wish will come true.

Okay.

What recipe needs so many ingredients?

I'm done. Put it back in its place.

Be careful, will you?

I've been having a bit of a headache since earlier.

Well... What will you ask...

for the price of the wish?

One arm.

What? What did you say...

- Arm... An arm? - Yes.

One arm.

You shouldn't say such a thing so easily.

You told me before.

Words carry power, and so do thoughts.

So you can't take it back.

I'm not saying it easily.

I mean, he's not asking for a very difficult and grand wish.

He just wants to get a job and live normally like everyone else.

Your life or your arm.

Which would you choose?

Your arm got stuck between rocks of despair,

and there is nobody to save you.

If you want to live, you need to cut off your arm.

What would you do then?

But you're the one...

making that decision now,

not the person whose arm is stuck.

He has worked hard to live his life until now.

Losing his arm may affect how he lives after getting a job...

for the rest of his life.

It's silkie chicken soup.

Eat this and your wish will come true.

But it's not for free.

As you know,

I'm broke, so I don't think I can pay.

Pay with your body.

What do you mean by that?

I just need two.

These two?

- If you don't like it, then don't eat. - Wait a minute.

Man, what use is it studying so hard...

and filling up your resume...

when the result is already decided?

You're going through a hard time because I'm a lousy mother.

I'm sorry.

Don't say that.

You're the one having a hard time because of me.

I'll get a job soon, so don't worry.

What if you get sicker?

Shouldn't you have surgery?

So...

you just need two of my fingers, right?

Yes.

Please wait.

Gil Yong... You're Gil Yong, right? Why are you doing this?

Please give me some time to think.

Wait.

Gosh, an ax! No!

Hold on. What if you cut off...

all 5 fingers with that? You said you'll only take 2!

My gosh! Move! Let me go!

Will you be taking them here and now?

What do you take me for?

I'll take them my own way, so just eat that before it gets cold.

Your ordinary wish cost too many things.

Especially that chicken.

It is a top-class chicken which fed on 100-year-old centipedes.

What a waste.

It laid golden eggs.

Why are you just staring at it?

It's nothing. Thank you for the food.

That was such a delicious meal.

I'm so grateful, after causing such a commotion.

What do I have to do now?

What were you thinking of doing with this useless thing?

Isn't Ms. Witch's food amazing?

I've never tasted...

such delicious chicken soup...

in my whole life.

Hang in there.

Oh, I'm sure you've heard that way too many times.

No.

I realized something now.

Just by telling someone what's deep inside my heart,

I feel much better.

There's no need to try so hard.

It's not like you need to be acknowledged by others...

in order to prove your worth.

But you shouldn't be good. You suffer.

It makes your life tough.

Even if you sacrifice for others, you get nothing in return.

Someone told me...

even if you sacrifice for others, you get nothing in return.

But I hope you live like that.

I hope you can just be you, and be brave.

You're not weak.

Someone who thinks he's right and lives his own life...

can never be weak.

You were just unlucky.

Right.

Shall I live like that then?

That's easy.

Thanks.

Thank you. Goodbye.

I realized for the first time...

that just by listening to someone,

I could give that person strength.

(Open)

Where did you learn those inspiring words?

I didn't learn it.

It came from here.

The sun will rise soon.

Okay.

I'll think about tomorrow's problems tomorrow.

There's no need to try so hard.

Why didn't you answer my calls, you brat?

Who said you could ignore me? Do you want to die?

Who are you?

What's going on?

Please help me.

Shut your mouth.

Just mind your own business and go.

Help me. Please help me.

What do I do?

I hope you can just be you, and be brave.

Someone who thinks he's right and lives his own life...

can never be weak.

Please help me.

Ma'am, are you okay?

- Do you know him? - You punk, are you deaf?

Get lost if you don't want to die.

No. I need to know what's going on.

That woman is in pain.

You shouldn't hurt her like that.

Why that little...

Hey. I told you to mind your own business.

Do you have a death wish?

I'll call the police. Don't worry.

Whether your decision comes from fear...

or out of hope,

all decisions...

come with a price.

My hand hurts so much, and I can't hold out much longer.

If I give up and let go, will I die?

Bae Yoon Ki.

Even if you die, you shouldn't die in a rotten alley like this!

Just like two sides of a coin,

a price has two sides, light and darkness.

But people...

only tend to look at the light.

Since that makes it easier...

to make their decision.

(The Witch's Diner)

Gosh, Hyun Woo.

Look at how many followers you have. You're a total star.

It's because he's good-looking. You punk.

You jerk. Get your hand off me.

Do you want to die? How dare you touch me?

You think I'm your friend or something just because I hung out with you?

You loser.

What? You'll get involved again?

Why are you always getting involved? It's annoying.

Does he know about this?

Your grandfather. The principal.

If he knew, gosh...

He'd be so proud.

Darn it. I can't stand him.

Are you okay?

He'll be okay.

Young Jae's strong.

Not Young Jae. I mean you.

Yes. I'm fine.

That's good to hear. I was worried.

You two are really getting along.

You must be close.

You know what?

Everything you do comes at a price.

Wow. Everyone else is going home.

Mr. Oh?

Hi, Jin.

What's all this?

She wants to make chocolate.

She's expecting a customer with a sweet but devastating wish.

Chocolate?

You can put that there.

Call me whenever you need something.

I don't need you. I found a part-timer.

Plus,

there's her. I have no time to be bored.

Take your time.

Don't rush too much.

Goodbye.

Bye.

What's all this for?

We have a customer tomorrow.

- A customer? - She will come.

Seven years ago, she was the happiest woman in the world.

♪ A gentle, kind, and brave man ♪

♪ A good and noble gentleman ♪

♪ And not to mention ♪

♪ How handsome is he ♪

♪ The special someone ♪

♪ My special someone ♪

♪ My someone has come to me ♪

- You're here already? - Hello.

Why are you practicing a song that isn't even your number?

I like the song so much,

so I'm practicing to sing it at the next audition.

You definitely have a great voice.

You're too good.

- Was I really that good? - Yes.

- Get ready for practice. - Okay.

There's a time for everyone...

when they fear nothing in the world.

(My Darling)

They think they can clench their dream and their love.

Can I take a bathroom break?

Sung Ho.

I'm sorry. Did I ruin your practice?

No.

What's this bouquet for?

It takes practice to be a star.

You need to get used to getting these.

Do I?

Here.

Thank you.

Are your test results out?

- They will be out soon. - Okay.

Once I pass,

let's get married for real.

Sung Ho.

So they believe they can make any choice.

They're made to believe they have all the options in the world.

Are you sure?

- Yes. - The woman lived in those times.

We don't open today.

What? Why not? I just came to work.

That's your problem.

No, that's not my problem.

It's about the rules of this restaurant.

I do what I want.

This is why I keep getting headaches.

(Notice)

(Opening hours: From sunset to sunrise)

Hey, Jin.

Gil Yong. We're not opening today.

I'm going home as soon as I came in.

I see. Take a look at this.

Early this morning, a young man...

saved a woman from assault.

While fighting off the woman's attacker,

he suffered an injury in which he lost two fingers.

Choi Jae Won has the story.

If I had turned a blind eye,

- no one would've helped her. - Wait. It's Yoon Ki.

Right?

Police named this man a brave citizen,

and decided to reward him.

Gosh.

I saw it myself and I still can't believe it.

Yoon Ki's wish will come true now, right?

Finding a job?

He didn't ask for that great a wish.

And he lost two fingers for it.

It scares me a bit.

What about your wish?

Did it come true?

I think so.

(Chammat Restaurant)

(Police Line, Do Not Cross)

(Police)

(Police Line, Do Not Cross)

Oh, no.

Honey, did you get home safely?

You know I love you so much, don't you?

I just saw you and I miss you already.

Yoon Ki.

Do you call this granted?

Do you call this a granted wish?

(Special thanks to Kang Gi Doong, )

(An Eun Jin, Yoon Ji On, Kang Da Hyun, Rin Ah.)

The Witch's Diner

Any wish can be granted.

You can get revenge on those who are bullying you.

Or I can grant what you want.

My wish...

is to stay close to Jin.

For a long time, if possible.

Getting revenge won't change my life.

And what I want...

is meaningful when I work towards it.

Not through a wish.

There is an easy way.

I can make her fall for you this instant.

But that's not real.

I should win her heart fair and square.

That should be her choice to make.

What must I give you in return?

The price...

is you.

Pardon?

- Me? - Yes. You.

- What does that mean? - I'll hire you as a part-timer.

I need help anyway.

But...

why is it Jin of all people?

I'm fine.

She looked run-down.

When I first saw her.

Enough that she didn't know how drained she was.

But...

I think that was cool of you.

She has a pretty smile.

I don't want her to smile just sometimes.

I want her to smile often.

And I want to see that for a long time.

Is that really your wish?

Won't you regret it?

No. I won't regret it.

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