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(Song Ji Hyo)

(Nam Ji Hyun)

(Chae Jong Hyeop)

(Ha Do Kwon, So Hee Jeong)

The Witch's Diner

Mom. What are you doing?

You should open the window at least.

It smells so greasy in here.

What are you talking about?

Today is your dad's memorial ceremony.

We should make something good, so he can smell it and visit.

Gosh, don't tell me you forgot your dad's memorial ceremony.

How could you forget this day out of all days?

What are you talking about?

Dad passed away in winter.

Hey, taste this.

Forget it.

Get washed up and help me.

What's wrong with you, Mom?

By the way, I heard...

you joined the hiking club in school.

Are there any pretty girls around?

The Witch's Diner

EPISODE 6: Forgotten Memories and Mugwort Rice Cake

Mom! Mom.

What are you doing, sitting here?

Dad.

I'm sorry. She's not usually like this.

Oh, it's okay. Don't worry about it.

Mom, get up.

- Let me help you. - Thank you.

Let's go.

Here.

Oh, and bring me a cup of tea.

Yes, ma'am.

I think Ms. Lee's memory...

keeps fading away.

Really?

Ms. Witch!

You said one's heart is the most important when you cook.

It is.

But I never wished for such a thing.

I just wished for her bad memories to be erased,

but she can't recognize her son.

How could you call that happiness?

I told you not to determine other peoples' happiness.

She can't even recognize her son.

That was the price she had to pay.

I know, but that price is way too harsh!

You getting mad like this won't change anything.

Everything flows according to the natural order.

The natural order?

Fine. If this is the natural order,

I quit.

I'll go talk to her.

Hey, Jin.

I have to go home.

I need some time to think on my own.

Jin, wait.

What is this?

It chases away nightmares.

You said you're having a lot of nightmares recently.

Thank you.

If you need anyone to talk to,

you can ask me anytime.

Okay, I will. Goodnight.

You can see the letters?

"The first tears of a newborn baby".

"The last day of a terminally ill patient".

What recipe needs so many ingredients?

You can't make someone become a witch.

You must decide on your own.

Right. She said I can choose.

I'll never make anyone become miserable again.

Let's go back to the way things were...

and live a normal life.

She's suffering from serious dementia.

There must've been some signs.

Just like how the wall cracks bit by bit without you noticing it.

She was perfectly fine just until a while ago.

Can she be treated?

I can delay the progress, but curing her is impossible.

Don't forget to give her the medication.

(Sorry. I don't think I can make it tomorrow.)

(- I'll call you later. - Okay.)

Hey, Mom.

Hi, Jin.

Well, Mom...

When are you coming home?

I'll be back in a few days.

When your dad's condition improves.

Oh, dear. I almost forgot to give him his medication.

I'll call you later.

I called to say I missed her.

But I couldn't even say it.

Honey. What's wrong?

Are you okay? Honey.

Honey, wake up!

Doctor! Where's the doctor? Please come here.

Doctor, over here!

Sir, do you hear me? What's wrong?

What's the problem? Grab him.

Sir?

Can you hear me?

Sir, can you hear me?

I've never seen anyone come to the bookstore...

whenever they feel anxious besides me.

So, you majored in Korean Literature,

worked at a film promotion agency,

and like to read.

I learned a lot today.

Hey. Your book's there too.

Isn't that Tom Kim?

Thank you for bringing me here today.

Don't say that. I should thank you for joining me.

Sorry. Excuse me for a bit.

Sure.

It's bad news.

I have an urgent meeting about next week's filming schedule.

Oh...

Okay, that's fine.

I'll take you home.

No, I'll walk.

That would make me feel bad.

No, it's really okay.

I want to walk on my own.

Your offer is enough for me.

I'll call you as soon as the meeting's over.

You should go.

I did some digging, as you asked.

If I were to fully meddle with her life,

would I be able to change it?

"Do not suspect the way of the natural order"

You know that rule.

That thing called fate.

It's so darn crafty.

I think it's a lot like you.

- Like me? - You're stubborn.

You always find ways to do what you set out to do.

Don't worry too much.

I'll keep an eye on her too.

Your unannounced visits are very displeasing.

Let's talk.

What would you want to talk about with me?

Since when were we on talking terms?

Don't interfere with her life anymore.

Were we so close that you'd come here in person...

to give me such advice?

We are not deities.

You cannot lift your own curse.

- Hee Ra. - Quit pretending to be my mom.

Leave.

I will not be a spectator like you were.

Are you asleep?

You are.

That sigh could make you sink.

Why would a young man frown like his life's over?

I feel frustrated, and I have no one to talk to.

I'm bothered.

I know someone else who's just like you.

Hello.

You're still here.

It's tough, isn't it?

It will be. It was for me too.

Before I decided to become a supporter,

I also had a chance to make a choice.

Whether I'd go on to live my ordinary life,

or be someone's shadow for the rest of my life.

Make Hee Ra come back.

She doesn't have to like me. I just want to watch over her.

In the end, you took the tough path.

Everyone suffers.

If life is a struggle anyway,

and if people who know the struggle have each other,

I thought that would make things slightly easier.

If Jin...

becomes a witch, what should I do?

I don't know.

That's for you to think about.

Take your time.

I can see she's suffering,

but I'm frustrated there's nothing I can do for her.

Staying by her side...

to run with her is good enough.

Keep your pace, like a pacemaker.

(Gil Yong)

(From Gil Yong)

(Jin.)

Jin. The tougher things are, the more you should eat.

Your food's here.

- Sir. - Yes?

I'll bring some right away.

Thank you.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

Mom. Are you okay?

Oh, gosh.

You need to brace yourself.

Her sleeping hours and lifestyle will change.

You'll need to be there and care for her 24-7.

It won't be easy.

Dementia isn't just about...

the patient and the carer.

If it becomes too much,

putting her in full-time care could be an option.

(Himchan Hospital)

- Here you go. - Great.

That's the admissions done.

Okay.

Dad.

Why did you bring such a nice book bag?

Hyo Sik will throw a fit if he sees.

Mom.

It's just...

for five nights.

Spend five nights here.

Do as you're told,

and eat all your food.

I'll come back after five nights.

Dad.

It's okay, ma'am.

Then let me clean your hands at least.

Something got on your hands just now.

I'm sorry, I don't think we can meet today.

The meeting is running over.

A favor?

Well,

for the first time in my life,

I wrote a letter to my son.

But I'm too embarrassed to give it to him myself.

If, by any chance, my wish comes true,

can you hold on to this...

and pass it to him in my stead?

It's been more than a week since Jin stopped coming.

She'll come when the time comes.

You're actually worried about her too, aren't you?

We shouldn't have met in the first place.

I shouldn't have made...

such a wish to you to begin with.

I thought both my mom and I will die...

if I were to keep her at home.

I sent her to a nursing home...

with the excuse that it's better for her.

Now...

I'm scared to even go see her.

My mom didn't waste a single cent...

on cabbages in a market.

But...

She's changed so much.

So much that I think she's doing that on purpose to give me trouble.

They say...

dementia is not an easy condition to deal with.

I threw her into the hospital...

because it was too much for me.

If I don't see her in front of me,

I can just think that my mom, whom I lived with for 50 years,

just went on a trip somewhere.

I'm sure the hospital will treat her better...

than a miserable son like me.

Right?

After my wife passed away last year,

I live with my son.

I thought about it,

and if the same thing were to happen to me,

I'd also prefer to be in a hospital.

I'd hate to be a burden to my son.

But...

I think I'll miss him.

I am...

such a terrible son.

I also know that in life,

everything has a price that follows.

Whether it's time, money, or health.

But this is on a whole different level.

It's the same thing.

How is it the same?

Just because Ms. Lee went that far to get her wish granted,

will Hyo Sik who's left behind be happy?

When his mother became like that?

Canceling the wish...

or returning a part of her memory.

Is there really no way to go about it?

Once a wish is made, it can never be reversed.

And...

she's still alive. That's the important part.

What...

do you mean by that?

I'm saying this is not the end.

You must continue to watch.

Don't judge one's life merely based on its surface.

You must watch till the end.

Whether it turns into happiness or not.

A bad time is followed by a good time.

When you lose one, you win one.

Only much later,

you realize, "If it weren't for that time,"

"I wouldn't be enjoying this happiness."

Life is a long race.

You must watch patiently.

The patient's condition is worsening.

I'm giving her tranquilizers regularly.

But she doesn't even let anyone touch her,

so it's difficult to even give her a bath.

She hated being a nuisance to others since she was young.

I think she knows her son is here.

Her face just lit up.

Mom. Let's go home. I'm sorry.

I'm so sorry, Mom.

Mom.

I'll be a better son now.

Yes? We're almost there.

Yes. We'll be right there.

(Alley Restaurant)

Let's go, Mom.

Hey, aren't you...

Gosh, are you Hyo Sik?

Aren't you Yeon Ok? From the 17th hiking club?

Oh, yes.

Do you live here?

Are you the one who came for the interview?

The care worker?

Yes, I am.

Let me see.

Oh, gosh! How pretty.

I have something for you.

This is especially for you. Here.

Thank you, ma'am.

Come to think of it, hasn't it been nearly 30 years?

It's been 27 years.

Wait, it's been 27 years...

and six months.

You have such an accurate memory.

Then do you remember that time?

You know, when we went to Mount Jiri.

Of course I do. We went hiking for four days,

and it rained like crazy on the second day.

I said we could go back down if it was too hard,

but you were so stubborn, and we eventually made it to the top.

I whined so much that I was tired, but you never held my hand.

But you never asked.

I really wanted to hold your hand.

How embarrassing! Don't say that.

Don't judge one's life merely based on its surface.

You must watch till the end.

Whether it turns into happiness or not.

Life is a long race.

You must watch patiently.

Jin, Ms. Lee came back home.

It's so delicious!

Thank you, Ms. Lee.

I'm so happy to see you enjoy your meal.

- It's really yummy. - Have some tea.

Thank you.

I've never seen her look so comfortable...

and smile so much.

It turns out she knew how to smile.

But she just forgot to because of her busy life.

By the way, what brings you here?

Oh...

Can I...

have a moment with your mother?

Ms. Lee.

I'm sorry.

It's my fault...

I...

tried my best to fix it, but...

There was nothing I could do...

but apologize like this.

I'm...

really sorry.

So did I lose my memory?

Ms. Lee.

Really?

Oh, gosh.

Then that means...

my wish came true, doesn't it?

I'm the happiest person in the world right now.

Since Hyo Sik isn't alone anymore.

So listen, young lady.

There's no need to be sorry.

I feel truly grateful to you.

Even if I lose my memory again,

don't you worry at all, okay?

Oh, my.

I'm sorry.

Oh, dear.

I'm sorry.

Ms. Lee told me to give you this letter.

(Dear Hyo Sik)

Dear Hyo Sik.

All my life,

I didn't wish for anything else.

Rise and shine. Get up already!

To me, you were still just a young boy,

and you reminded me of when you were a baby.

This is so frustrating.

But when I thought of you...

living in this harsh world alone...

without anyone to rely on,

that's the only thing that concerned me.

If you're reading this letter,

it means my wish has been granted,

and a beautiful woman will be by your side.

Now, I can finally put my burden down.

Thanks to you,

every single day was full of happiness.

Thank you.

Be good to your wife,

have cute babies,

and live happily with them.

That's all I wish for you.

Thanks to you,

I had a great life.

Oh? Ms. Witch! Jin's back!

So... I have...

done some thinking and...

Prepare the ingredients I need for tomorrow.

Pardon?

Oh, okay.

Then am I...

I'll take this.

There must be lots of ingredients.

I should get to work.

We should clean up a bit.

- Move these over there for me. - Okay.

Isn't it strange?

It must be fate.

So, they're getting married next month.

I see.

That's fascinating.

I think it's great.

I can finally let it go.

So...

About the wedding.

If you're free,

will you go with me?

Sure, let's go.

What? For real?

Yes. It's not a difficult task.

(Wedding etiquette)

(New message)

Did you get home safely? I miss you already.

I got home safely. Thank you.

What were you doing?

(One month later)

(Mr. Tom Kim)

He's here already?

Are you here already?

I'm almost ready.

Jin, I'm really sorry.

Something urgent came up. I can't go with you.

I'm so sorry. I was asked to make some quick revisions.

It can't be helped, then. Bye.

- It'll be more crowded than we think. - Yes.

There he is. Mr. Gu.

- Hello. - Congratulations.

Thanks.

Mom. Jin and Gil Yong are here.

Jin and Gil Yong are here.

Congratulations.

Thank you.

Mr. Gu. You look great.

You look great together.

- Congratulations. - Thank you.

Ms. Lee.

Congratulations.

You look beautiful today.

Let's take a photo.

Are you ready?

One more.

Ms. Lee got her wish granted after all.

I was worried, but I'm glad to see they're all happy.

I need to go to the ladies'.

It's Young Choon's kid's first birthday,

so I thought I'd get to see some celebrities, but there are none.

How could he invite any celebrities?

It's a secret he's married. He even changed his name.

But he still wanted to celebrate his kid's birthday, I guess.

He said he couldn't make it.

How did he find the place?

Hey, over here.

Hi.

You made it, honey.

Isn't she lovely?

- Did you make something? - It's Daddy.

Something's stuck here.

- Is everything ready? - Yes. We should go inside.

Let's go, Da Eun. It's your party.

In five minutes, Kim Young Choon and Park Seo Young's...

lovely princess Kim Da Eun's first birthday party will commence.

Can the guests outside...

please come in and take your seats?

(Kim Da Eun)

(The epilogue is coming up.)

(Special thanks to Im Won Hee,)

(Lee Ju Shil, Jung Chan.)

The Witch's Diner

What is happening to Jin?

Jin was cursed.

A curse?

Was it not a coincidence that we met?

She'll become unhappy.

No, not my Jin.

I have no plans of breaking up with you.

I decide whether we end it or not.

How dare you touch her?

You two came after the wrong person.

If it's too hard, don't hold back.

If you could make one more wish, what would you do?

I would get my own revenge.

(The epilogue is coming up.)

(Epilogue)

Has it been 23 years?

I gave you a business card, telling you to visit if something happened.

You never did.

Are you here...

because of Jin?

Yes.

I'm here because of her.

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