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- Thank you. - It’s my pleasure.

(Min Jun)

(Min Jun)

Hong, did it go well?

Yes, it just ended.

You must be exhausted. You sound tired.

Yes, I haven't worked as an interpreter in a long time.

I guess it tired me out.

You're off tomorrow, right?

I don't have to work late today.

How about a drink in the neighbourhood?

Sure. I'll call you when I get home.

All right.

(Hong)

Hey, Hong. What happened? Are you all right?

What happened, Hong?

Hong.

Hong, did you bump into something?

No.

Hong, what happened?

I'm fine.

Nothing happened.

Are you sure you're okay?

Yes.

I'll call you back.

Why aren't you saying anything?

If you have something to say, just say it.

There was something I wanted to ask you.

I thought I'd ask you about it...

if we were to meet again.

But...

I don't think it's necessary anymore.

I forgot what it was that I wanted to ask you...

and whether or not I had something to say to you.

It has long been forgotten.

Beni.

I don't know where to start...

even though there are so many things...

that I want to say to you.

I know...

that the years we've been apart...

created this huge distance between us.

No matter what I say,

my words won't reach you.

I also know that us meeting again coincidentally like this...

is my last chance.

And that's why I don't want to lose this chance.

That I can tell you for sure.

I mean it.

Beni.

If there is any misunderstanding,

I want to clear it up.

Mr. Sasae.

Too much time has passed.

- Beni. - I'm...

getting married soon.

So, please...

don't say anything else.

I didn't know that I wouldn't be able to forget him.

The truth is...

I knew I wouldn't be able to forget him,

but I didn't know I wouldn't be able to forget him...

for this long.

Why did you have to...

show up now?

(Min Jun)

(It's nothing... Really...)

(What Comes After Love)

Look how pretty this is.

Hong is skinny, so a mermaid wedding dress won't suit her.

Should she wear a princess-style dress?

What about the shoulders? It'd be better to show them, right?

I should go with her and help her pick out the best one.

You're talking like you're the one getting married.

I'd do it, if I could.

Mom, I'm all for it.

Mom, your mood swings are caused by loneliness.

You should start dating first.

Take your own advice, will you?

Hey, go away.

My goodness.

- I'm home. - Hi!

Hey, my gosh...

Hong, why do you look so tired?

Min Jun called and said he couldn't reach you.

Did something happen?

No. I'm just a little tired. That's all.

I'm going to get changed.

Here.

Why are you giving me this?

Well, I read it because Dad recommended the book.

The story reminds me of someone I know very well.

But then again, I could be wrong.

Read it. It's pretty good.

Good night.

("What Comes After Love")

- We hope to see you again. - Thank you.

I wanted to ask him...

why he left me alone when I was crying...

and why he didn't try to stop me.

He neither tried to stop me...

nor looked for me,

so I wanted to ask him why he came here after all this time.

- Hey. - Hong.

Hey. You're here too, Min Jun.

Hong, why do you look so weary?

What?

What's going on? Where's your stuff?

Oh, I got on the plane in a rush.

I see.

I'm glad you're back.

You said you were very busy these days because of your exams.

What's with you? I thought you'd be really happy to see me.

Of course, I'm happy to see you.

Let's go and see Dad in the hospital first.

In the hospital?

(Nurses in Charge: Im Cho Min, Do Kyung Seo)

Dad.

My daughter, you're here.

Are you okay?

Of course, I'm okay.

- I'm not terminally ill. - Why are you here?

You acted like you'd never come back.

Even so, you should've told me about this.

Did you tell us when you packed up and left?

Why are you being like this again?

We haven't seen her in so long.

Who's worried about whom here?

Honey, stop. That's enough.

Welcome back. Have you eaten yet?

Hong.

Have some coffee.

Thanks.

Is my dad really going to be okay?

Thankfully, he has passed the critical stage.

If he sticks to his treatment plan, he'll recover soon.

Thanks.

Rok told me everything.

She said you took care of everything...

when my dad collapsed.

I feel like that was my job.

Come on. I didn't even do much.

Your parents totally took care of me...

after my parents moved to the US. Compared to that,

it was nothing at all.

In any case, thanks a lot.

Hong.

Yes?

Did something happen in Japan?

What?

One moment.

Sorry, they need me in the ER.

You must be tired. Go home and get some rest.

I'll call you.

All right.

- Sign here and here. - Okay.

Like you said, I put in...

an application with the publishing house building as collateral,

but we'd have to wait to find out...

whether the loan application would be approved.

Look at everything you have to worry about because of me.

Yes, it's too much.

So you have to recover quickly.

You brat. All right, I will.

Anyway, what's that manuscript?

Writer Han gave me a new manuscript.

Again?

The employees have all left, so I'm editing it again.

Hey, you must be starving.

You've been working until now without eating anything?

The fridge is empty.

Hurry up and dig in.

Thanks for the food.

("What Comes After Love")

I told myself...

that it was all over...

and that it was...

just a fleeting moment in the past.

But we were both trying so hard.

He was trying hard to run into me...

while I was trying to avoid him.

Hello, you're early.

I just got here too.

I'm really sorry about yesterday.

Don't worry about it. All went well, thanks to Ms. Choi's help.

Oh, right.

She'll be your interpreter starting today.

Meet Ms. Miyazawa Hiroko.

Hello, Mr. Sasae.

It's a pleasure to meet you.

The pleasure is mine.

Personally, I thought it was very memorable...

to see the poem by Yun Dong Ju in the story.

Is there a poem by Yun Dong Ju or any specific line...

from his poem that you love?

She thought it was memorable to see the poem...

by Yun Dong Ju in the story.

Is there a poem by Yun Dong Ju...

or any specific line from his poem that you love?

Mr. Sasae?

I'm sorry. What was the question again?

Yes, for sure.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

- This way. - Okay.

You did very well.

We have about an hour before the next interview.

Would you like a cup of coffee?

Sure, thank you.

- Wait, but... - Yes, what is it?

Is the person who helped me yesterday not coming back?

You mean, Ms. Choi Hong?

Did you need to talk to her or something?

No, it's okay.

Wait.

Would it be possible to get Ms. Choi's phone number?

Ms. Choi's number?

Yes.

I'm sorry,

but I'll have to ask her to see if she'd be okay with it.

I see.

Then can you at least tell me where she lives?

I think she lives in Bundang.

- Did you say "Bundang?" - Yes.

I heard she lived near a lake in Bundang,

but I don't know her actual address.

I see.

A lake...

Jungo.

What's with him?

I heard he got dumped.

Why are you looking at me?

I dumped him a long time ago.

Right?

I was wondering if you guys were back together.

You know, some couples break up and get back together after a while.

Right.

I guess he's surrounded by girls these days.

No wonder he has no time to write.

I'm still struggling even though I write every single day,

but he's busy dating around.

I bet he's too busy to even sit at his desk.

Yes, exactly.

Writing isn't important at all.

I want to date too.

Can I have one?

This hurts a bit.

You didn't take it this hard...

when we broke up.

We didn't break up?

Does she think so too?

If you're hurting that much,

shouldn't you be doing something to try to get her back?

You don't know anything.

I do know.

That you miss her so much but are unable to...

say a single thing or make a single call.

Jungo.

If it hurts that much...

Will you come back to me?

You must be busy. Why are you here?

You're our company's star writer.

I was bothered to send you alone.

This Korean promotion...

is important to us too.

People from the Korean publisher...

take good care of me, so you didn't have to worry.

Even so.

I thought you'd be...

pleased to see me if I made a sudden appearance.

Can't you even pretend to be pleased?

I am pleased.

I must fly to Fukuoka on Tuesday...

to see Mr. Gudo.

I'll look after you until then.

Thanks.

Please tell Mr. Gudo I said hi.

Okay.

After the interview,

shall we go eat something nice?

Hello. Are you Ms. Kobayashi?

- Yes. - Nice to meet you.

I'm Lee Min Jae from Sodam Publishing House.

It's a pleasure to meet you.

We had a few meetings online,

and I'm glad to meet you in person.

I'm pleased too.

Thank you for taking good care of Mr. Sasae.

I should thank you.

He means a great deal to me too.

Please look out for him for me.

Wouldn't this be nicer than something too thick?

What?

Yes.

Then I'll take this tux.

Which tie would you like to match with it?

A bow tie would suit you better than a neck tie. What do you think?

What tie should I go with?

- Hey. - What?

Oh. I'm okay with both.

Right. He'd look good in anything,

so it's hard to pick, isn't it?

Min Jun, you're so pretty to look at.

Would you like to try on the bow tie and shirt...

- with the second suit? - Yes.

Please come with me.

Hey. What's wrong with you?

Is this for my wedding?

If you don't like the suit, say so.

It's not that.

Then what? You don't like the guy?

Hey. Why would you say something like that?

Why...

Why the sudden overreaction?

My gosh.

Miss, it's your turn now.

Hong, what's taking so long?

You don't like it?

Even if you don't, at least let us see?

Do you think she saw her reflection and fainted at her own beauty?

Should I object to this marriage?

What? Why?

The thought of Hong having to put up with...

your sense of humour for the rest of her life is a bit...

I see.

But you're jealous, aren't you?

What?

Look at yourself in the mirror.

Is the dress too uncomfortable?

Is this what it's usually like?

Most brides struggle at first because they're not used to it.

But it's perfect on you.

This dress is hard to pull off,

but it looks tailor-made for you.

It suits you so amazingly.

I'll wait outside.

You know your first reaction is most important, right?

Yes. I know that.

I regret it.

During these five years,

I have never once forgotten about her.

It's so beautiful.

Trying on wedding dresses is tiring, isn't it?

Are you very tired?

No, I had fun.

The dress just didn't fit well.

No. I didn't like this place much either.

I'll find another place.

Let's call it a day and eat something nice.

We haven't had beef intestines in a while.

Your favourite.

Beef intestines?

Sorry, but you can't eat it, so you're out.

I'd like to spend time with Hong and have some intestines.

Do you mind?

No, not at all.

You two can have a great time.

Thank you.

I'll borrow her just for today.

Okay.

It's okay. Go ahead.

Let's go.

- See you again. - Bye.

This is so good.

Wedding dresses are nicer when they show the shoulder, right?

It was so pretty.

What should I do about my upper arms?

I'll eat just until today, then start fasting.

How dare you talk about upper arms when you're stick thin?

Hey. If you're going to be like this, just don't do it.

- Don't do what? - Get married.

He's handsome and has a great job.

When your dad passed out, he was as good as a son.

Men like him are rare these days.

But your eyes were so red each time you got into a new dress.

Are you going to slaughter?

Give up the whole thing.

I bet women at his hospital are lined up...

hoping to marry him.

What's going on?

You're not reacting at all. That's worrying.

Hey.

What's that look?

Is something actually wrong?

Ji Hee.

Yes?

He's...

in Korea.

Him? Who do you mean?

Jungo.

Jungo was hardworking.

I'd never seen him...

not do anything.

Are you okay?

I'm okay.

But I never...

wanted to be apart from him.

I wanted to know all about him...

and be involved with everything.

That's why I wanted to be a part of him.

I made you wait a while.

I told you to go ahead.

It's okay.

We haven't gone home together in a long time and I love it.

- Has it been a long time? - Yes.

I'm hungry.

Shall we eat something at the convenience store?

Yes.

Okay, then. Let's go.

- Is it tasty? - Yes.

- Beni. - Yes?

Can I have a bite?

You pig.

Back then,

I didn't know what it meant.

I just thought being in love allowed me to do that.

Goodbye.

Are you sure you can manage without me?

Why is it so hard to leave you behind?

I'm sorry to leave without you.

Don't be sorry.

Life is something you live alone.

Hong.

Don't do that.

Pretending not to be sad when you are.

Pretending not to suffer when you are.

It's okay to tell me you're not okay if you aren't.

I really am okay.

You act like you're so cool.

Call when you reach Seoul.

Hong.

I trust Jungo will look after you.

Don't cry because you miss me.

I won't. Get on the bus already.

See you.

Jungo.

Finish up quickly and join us for a drink.

Well, I'd rather...

The first train isn't until a while later.

- I have plans for tomorrow. - It's just one drink.

Jungo.

It's Nana's birthday today.

Join us and help me get closer to her.

Jungo. Come over and have a drink.

- Yes. Come over. - Join us.

- Let's have a toast. - Get over here already.

Come on, will you?

(4:01am, Thursday, June 27, 2019)

Back then, I was bad at everything,

and I was rash.

So? What about the apartment?

We'll move soon.

Where to?

To Bundang.

Isn't that too far away from your university?

A trip to class...

will take at least three hours.

Oh, I don't know.

I want to move out like you did.

What...

- did Dad say? - Not much.

The company he ran his whole life might close.

He has too much on his mind already.

How did your grad school entrance exam go?

What?

You don't know the result yet?

No.

I didn't get in.

You must be so upset.

It's for the best.

The tuition is expensive.

(Letter of Acceptance, Doshisha University)

Miss!

Aren't you always jogging alone?

How you have a drink with us?

Hold on, miss. I won't ask you to drink more than this can.

Hey! Come on!

Are you okay?

Miss! Have a drink with us.

Don't run away!

Excuse me!

What's wrong?

Are you all right?

Ma'am.

I still can't get in touch with your friend.

Would you like to wait a little longer here?

No.

I'm fine now.

Thank you.

Can you really go home alone?

Yes, don't worry.

Thank you.

(Ishigami Hospital)

Fortunately, it's not that serious.

Going home with a soft cast won't be easy.

Did your guardian come with you?

Please give me a moment.

(Yun Oh)

Welcome. Please come in, sir.

Here. It's this way.

Three customers.

Can you still drink more?

(Beni)

- Here's 30,000 yen. - Thank you.

I received 30,000 yen.

Your change is 120 yen.

The statement,

receipt, and medicine are here.

Please take care on your way.

Thank you.

Good. Okay.

I'm sorry.

I caused you inconvenience when you must've been busy.

Don't say that. You didn't cause any inconvenience.

Don't worry about it. I'll put your medicine here.

Thank you so much.

- Are you okay? - I'm okay.

Did you lose your phone?

No.

I had a lot of customers at work today.

Of course, you did.

You're always busy because of your part-time job.

Work always comes before me, right?

Beni. What are you saying?

But it's the truth.

Do you know what I've been thinking...

or what's been going on with me lately?

I'm...

really sorry about today.

"About today?"

Then quit all of your part-time jobs this instant.

Beni...

Part-time jobs are...

life lessons to aspiring writers like me.

You know that, don't you?

And if I don't work, I can't attend university.

What about me?

What am I in your life?

Are you saying me going to...

the police substation...

or the hospital has nothing to do with your life?

That's not it, Beni.

Why must I always be alone?

What do you mean you're always alone?

We go to bed and wake up together every day, don't we?

I...

Because...

I want to be with you,

I'm working hard and doing my best.

I don't get it.

I don't get what you're doing your best in.

I'm sick of it now.

Sick of the fact that the only person...

I can get mad at is you.

Desolation makes people anxious.

Loneliness...

weakens love.

And...

with youth added to them,

everything...

becomes unstable.

Hong. You did it.

You're done. Everything is over.

That guy...

You told that handsome guy flatly, right?

That you were soon getting married.

Yes. I so did that.

- I told him. - Good job.

Either way, you won't see him ever again.

That's right.

Unless the interpreter doesn't show up again...

or we bump into each other on the street,

we won't ever meet again.

- Okay! - Okay.

Let's drink some more!

All right. I'm in!

Sir.

Please let us off at that food stall over there.

- Auntie! We're here. - Ta-da.

Good grief. My princesses are here.

- It's been a while, right? - Yes.

- What is it? - What?

- Min Jun! - Min Jun?

Hong.

I need to go home for a bit.

You two can drink first.

What? Why are you suddenly going home?

"Why?" A delivery.

I forgot I had to receive a delivery.

- What? - And it's an important delivery.

I can't believe it slipped my mind.

Anyway, I need to leave.

- It's an urgent business. - Ji Hee?

Bye!

I knew it. We're meant to be.

What's this? How can you eat good food without me?

Gosh, I left some for you. Look.

Here.

Auntie. Give us another bottle of soju.

- Sure. - Thank you.

Pour me a glass, will you?

Yes, ma'am.

Eating a delicious dinner together...

and having this date in a while feels great.

Yun Oh.

"Yun Oh?"

What do you think? Nice, isn't it?

Jungo's name is Yun Oh when pronounced in Korean.

The interpreter told me earlier.

What have you been thinking for a while?

"For a while?"

Yes. I wonder if you're worrying about something I'm unaware of.

You always know...

what's on my mind.

That's not true.

I never knew...

what you were thinking. Only you.

That could be why I'm concerned about you.

You know, too, don't you?

About what?

That I didn't come here because of work.

Actually,

I...

came to get you.

I've been...

waiting for you to love me again...

for five years.

Could it be...

you met...

that person?

What is it?

Why do you keep staring at me like that?

I feel at ease only when I watch you.

Looking at you...

Let's see.

Reminds me of a lake.

"A lake?"

Since...

when did you think of me as a lake?

We were friends at first.

The day you arrived at the airport.

Hong.

I'm glad you're back.

I decided to muster up my courage.

Really?

Goodness. I looked the worst that day.

True.

But...

I must've missed you tons when you were in Japan.

Your being back in Korea...

was enough to make me extremely happy.

Min Jun.

Yes?

I...

might be quite a bad person.

Is that so?

I'm looking forward to it.

- Thank you. - No worries.

Listen.

To be honest, I...

Here.

Have some snacks before it gets cold.

Just enjoy the food and drinks.

That's the best right now.

One day,

your feelings might change,

and you might even forget what you were trying to say.

They say feelings change.

That's how we live life.

You must be tired.

Get a good rest.

What about you?

I don't think I'll be able to sleep at this rate.

I'll have a drink at that bar and then go back.

Is that so? Then excuse me first.

Jungo.

Yes?

I...

Seeing someone lingering in the past breaks my heart.

Goodnight.

Thanks.

Be careful on your way back.

Okay.

Even if it's a hassle, take a warm shower before bed...

so as not to catch a cold.

Okay. I will.

- Bye. - Bye.

("Japan's new writer, Sasae Hikari,")

("reveals himself for the first time in Korea.")

("What Comes After Love")

There was something I wanted to ask...

I thought I'd ask you about it...

if we were to meet again.

But I don't think it's necessary anymore.

I forgot what it was that I wanted to ask you...

and whether or not I had something to say to you.

It has long been forgotten.

- Beni... - I'm...

getting married soon.

Kanna.

Marry me.

("What Comes After Love")