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It's really you.

Why is he sleeping with his door locked?

EPISODE 6

Look who's here.

There you are.

- Sit down and have something to eat. - Okay.

You look terrible. Did you have a rough night?

Yesterday, I felt a cold coming on, but I feel fine now.

It's times like these that you need to eat well.

While we're on the subject, was someone in my room last night?

I dropped by.

I was going to give you an electric blanket.

But you were asleep with the door locked, so I just left again.

Sorry? I fell asleep with the door locked?

You did indeed.

I didn't come by.

Do you really think it would be me?

Would you pass that on?

Will you quit it with the "pass it on" and come and sit down?

Stop behaving like children.

Let's eat.

- Enjoy your meal. - Thanks.

Was someone in my room?

Was someone in my room?

Crazy bastard.

Why is he doing this to me?

You startled me.

What are you doing skipping assembly?

You know when people are a bit out of it,

is it possible to do something out of the blue without any feelings or reason

and then wipe it from your memory?

A horrible, despicable thing?

Was it about a year ago?

You got wasted and begged me in tears to buy you those fish-shaped pastries.

I somehow managed to get you some.

You put them in the school pond so they could live free.

Do you mean out of the blue like that?

Drunken shenanigans?

Why are you bringing that up?

I thought it might be an appropriate example.

I don't think alcohol was involved.

Although, you could look at it in a similar way.

I think it's possible.

But the thing is,

even if it seems meaningless and out of the blue on the outside,

if you take a closer look, there will be something more there.

Deep down inside there'll be

something in the subconscious.

The person might not know it themselves.

Subconsciously.

Who is it? What did they do that you're still here long after the bell has rung?

I'm waiting for a transfer student.

Late on their first day?

That takes some nerve.

Anyhow, who's the person that surprised you so?

She's not answering her phone even though she's late.

Are you really using the student as a distraction?

Who is the despicable swine?

- Never mind. - Who is it?

It's nothing.

New transfer student?

Kids,

we have a new transfer student, so let's try and make a good impression.

Would you introduce yourself?

My name is Jeong Yul.

Anything else?

I guess not.

No.

Okay, you can sit there.

- Hey, Haesu? - Yes?

She's class president.

She'll answer any questions, and hopefully you'll…

Okay.

…get along.

Right, midterms are coming up soon.

Will you be quiet when I'm talking?

If you carry on like this…

you'll become high school seniors.

Oh, come on!

They never listen.

Tell me about it.

Hi.

Shall we go and grab something to eat after school?

- Shall we? Great. - Good idea, right?

What do you want to eat?

Are things still weird between you and Yumi?

How can you skip lunch to play soccer?

Never heard of fasted cardio?

Just a quick game while everyone else is lining up.

So, after school about 4:30?

Does that work for you?

- Aren't you busy? - Not at all.

Just show her the basics, okay?

The gifted program is not worth this--

Rules are rules…

But, how do you know so much about it?

It's Yumi. Everybody knows why you two fought.

No one else is making a big deal. What's up with you?

Because you have so much spare time?

Because instead of studying, all you do is play soccer.

Hey, Haesu.

What I mean is--

If you're not eating that rissole, can I have it?

Why do you always say things you're going to immediately regret?

Whatever.

Why are you getting involved?

Do you like Yumi or something?

Do you think it's her I like?

What?

Hey, I'm eating this.

These rissoles are great.

Hey, new kid. Aren't you going to have lunch?

Do you think she's sick?

Leave her be. She's probably napping.

I guess it's in your nature to be nosy.

Hey, what do you mean by nosy?

Is it a compliment?

Say what you have to say.

Sorry?

You came home and made lunch for me.

Aren't you building up to tell me something?

You be sure to tell that geezer that if he doesn't apologize to me,

I will demolish that run-down old house he lives in before anything else.

If perhaps your father--

I think an apology is in order.

I'd like to apologize on behalf of my father for what happened the other day.

All of a sudden?

His words and actions were over the line.

I think me punching him was over the line too.

So, you're here to apologize?

I thought it was due.

I'll go back to school now.

Okay.

I'll see you at dinner then.

Final exams will involve a written and a practical component.

Midterms will just be practical.

Are you talking about basketball?

Yes, for the juniors.

I'm really good at basketball.

You won't beat me. I'm the Michael Jordan of Yangso.

Want to bet?

Don't mention the word "bet" in front of me.

Right.

Let's go somewhere else to drink our coffee.

Are we still keeping our distance?

If you're avoiding me because you're scared, feel free to keep it up.

Scared? Me? Why would I be?

How would I know?

But ever since this morning, you've been avoiding looking me in the eye.

If I'm wrong, take a seat.

I've done no such thing.

All the way through breakfast.

And just now at the bottom of the stairs, it seemed like you had something to say,

but you just scurried off.

You're wrong.

What reason could I have to avoid looking you in the eye?

See, you can't look at me.

I can, but I'm not. Because you disgust me.

- That's a new one. - Well, I hate you anew.

Out of the blue, despicably for no reason.

What'd you say?

I read somewhere

that lilac flowers normally have four petals.

And if you find one with five petals,

that means love is in the air.

Whether four or five petals,

if this bush doesn't flower at all, the chairman has to quit,

so you might want to be more discreet in front of him.

- Do you like baseball? - I do.

I don't.

There's a saying in baseball.

It's not over until the fat lady sings.

I told you I don't like baseball.

Whether I quit my job

or you date me,

we'll only know when the fat lady sings.

Mr. Gong, can you smell something burning?

- A burning smell? - Yes.

The smell of someone's delusional thoughts going into overdrive and catching fire.

There'll be nothing left but ashes.

What do I do if I have to date him?

This is so ridiculous.

FATHER

Ms. Jang, is there no way?

I have to prepare the midterm for the gifted program.

I'm sorry.

Then what am I supposed to do? My wife's away on business,

and I can't leave my sick child in day care all day.

How could you forget about the training course?

Since you suggested going together,

I left my car at home today.

Can't you go by yourself? You can take the bus.

I don't mind.

But if the vice-principal finds out… You know she's stern about training.

It can't be helped.

Jiwon's homeroom class aren't seniors, and she isn't in the Careers Club.

This course isn't really relevant to her.

Why not? She does teach seniors.

She'll counsel sports college applicants.

It's not that far out of the realm of possibility.

Let me know when it's decided.

FATHER

ONE UNREAD MESSAGE

Where are you?

Why aren't you answering?

Tell him to apologize.

Before I raze the place to the ground.

- Sir. - Yes?

It's your mother.

Yes, Mother?

Why haven't you been answering your phone?

I hope you won't be late tonight.

Sorry? Tonight?

What's…

Her birthday.

Jiwon, you forgot, didn't you?

Not at all, Mother.

Do you think I'm the kind of guy who'd forget his mother's birthday?

Of course not.

I take it you got that bag I mentioned.

Sorry?

The, the Kel…

Keldy bag. Did you get it?

Of course.

Don't worry. I'll see you later.

- Good luck. - I guess a department store…

Hey.

Yeah?

Can I get some tea?

Don't you have class?

You think I'd skip class to come see you? I'm a serious teacher.

I didn't mean it like that.

I just have some…

regrets.

About what?

About getting mad at you.

And telling you I like you and all that.

I'd forgotten

back in the day

just how sweet you were to me.

But these days you look at me like a debt collector.

When you look at me, your expression hardens.

It hurts me quite a lot.

Jihye, I--

Instead of feeling uncomfortable…

just rip the Band-Aid straight off.

How does it go?

"I've never seen you as more than a friend"?

Let's leave it at that,

and go back to how things were before. As friends.

Then we can be at ease with each other.

I have a class next period.

So, I'll be off,

friend.

Excellent effort today.

- Well played. - Well played.

- Back to class. - Put away the balls.

You'd ace the practical exam.

I told you, I'm pretty good.

You do regular shots and I'll throw three-pointers.

I've never seen such a cocky trainee teacher.

Really?

- What's that? - What?

Okay.

Okay.

I won, 30 to 5.

Unbelievable. How could I lose to a mere trainee teacher?

Honestly, I'm the Michael Jordan of Yangso.

So…

can I tell you my wish?

I'll buy you dinner in return.

Three times. No, five times!

I guess having dinner with me is not quite the reward I thought it was.

I guess that's to be expected.

I'll do it.

Your kid is sick, so it can't be helped. I'll do it without anything in return.

Thank you so much, Ms. Yun.

You can go together with Ms. Cha.

Thank you.

I thought the three of us might have dinner here for the first time in ages.

But, pushover that she is,

she's gone to Seoul for a training course, instead of Mr. Lee.

She's too nice.

She is indeed.

And what about me? Am I pretty?

I'm really sorry, Ms. Maeng,

but jokes like that make me feel uncomfortable.

You did it to the chairman, and then to Mr. Gong.

And now to me.

I was just trying to be funny.

When you get all serious and uncomfortable like this,

it's thrilling.

It's so cute.

I'm a very serious person,

whereas everything's a joke to you.

Sorry?

Joking is a good way of concealing your true feelings.

Even so, don't overdo it.

You'll end up confusing yourself.

About what it is that you really want.

What? Am I disturbing you?

Because you avoid the library at exam time because there are so many people,

but I'm here like this?

Yes, you're bothering me.

But there's nothing I can do. It's not my classroom.

But you can stay here. I'm off to the gifted program any minute.

I just meant you can stay here to study.

Hey! Haesu, you're the absolute worst!

Haesu.

Haesu, what's wrong?

Hey, get up. What's wrong with you?

Hey! Haesu!

Wake up.

Haesu!

Come here quickly.

- Put her on my back. - Okay.

Haesu!

- Wake up. - Haesu, wake up!

I should have been there to take you.

No, you had an important appointment. The bus service is excellent.

I still feel bad about it.

Stop making a fuss.

You must be busy. I'll let you go.

Okay, call me when you get back.

Okay.

Goodbye, Father.

I'm in front of the main gate. Get a move on.

Okay, I'm on my way.

- Hello. - Hello.

Are you heading to Seoul?

Yes. I'm going home.

Great. Can you give me a lift?

I didn't bring my car today, but I have training in Seoul.

Sure, hop in.

Do you think something's up?

Why did she suddenly want to go separately?

If something really was the matter,

don't you think she would have told you?

You think so?

So, why are you coming along?

Is this your wish? To accompany me to the training center?

No, I'll collect my wish later.

I thought you'd be bored going alone.

You really are weird.

Don't you drive?

I can't. I did get my license when I was younger,

but I've not been able to drive since my parents died in an accident.

Oh, I'm sorry.

It's fine. But that's why I hate driving.

The bus is running ahead of schedule again.

Quickly! Run!

Stop the bus!

We want to get on!

Jiwon, please just…

Jihye.

It looks like you just missed the bus. Get in.

The next bus…

is in 50 minutes.

Get in.

Dear me.

Are you sick?

I forgot to take my medicine. I've got a cold.

What about a fever? I hope you don't have a fever.

I'm fine.

It's easy to catch a cold when you're always outside playing ball games.

- You two trying for the national team? - Hey, this cold, just remember who…

What about that cold?

Forget it.

Moreover, we're both gym teachers. Of course we're always out on the track.

Don't you run all day every day including lunchtime and after school?

You clearly know all too well.

I guess you spend all day every day watching the track instead of doing work.

Thanks for the lift.

How long will you be?

I'm not sure. Maybe three hours?

We can go back together.

- No. - I'll call when I'm done.

Unbelievable.

It really is.

I came out after tidying something up and ran into him,

and he offered me a lift.

I see. Let's go inside.

Stop crying. He said she's fine.

How can she be okay if she fainted?

Do you think we might be better off taking her to the hospital?

No, there's no need for that.

What if she dies?

I'm alive.

Oh, Haesu.

You need to lie down a bit longer.

Does this happen often?

I need to get to the gifted class.

Take it easy. How can you even think about the gifted program right now?

I think you can all go back to what you were doing.

Of course.

Let's let Haesu get some rest.

Come on.

Let's go.

Yumi.

- Let's go. - Let's go.

She'll be fine.

Yumi.

Thank you.

She'll be fine.

She's going to be fine, so don't worry.

Off you go.

Will you stop crying?

Joking is a good way of concealing your true feelings.

Even so, don't overdo it.

You'll end up confusing yourself.

About what it is that you really want.

I thought he was just a clueless middle-aged man.

- Sir. - Hello, Giha.

I went through hell to get this and it cost a fortune.

Take tomorrow off, and don't rush in the next day.

Thank you, sir.

Please wish your mother a happy birthday for me.

Enjoy your evening.

Where the heck is he? He said he set off ages ago.

I'm sure he'll be here soon.

Are you really going to work on my birthday?

This isn't work.

Oh, there you…

Hey! You little--

Father.

Don't forget it's Mom's birthday.

Right, let's get on with the party.

Happy birthday, honey.

Why are you suddenly being so soppy?

- Let's go quickly. - Okay.

Why were you so late?

Ms. Jang.

What did you say to that old codger?

That…

I've been thinking about it.

I think apologizing--

Whatever it was you said,

that man, who is as stubborn as a mule,

came to see me to apologize.

What? He came to see you?

He begged me for forgiveness.

You really are a piece of work.

Threatening an old man like that with an excavator.

Hey,

I'm the one who got hit. See? Here.

How much did you provoke him?

I can imagine.

Just eat your food.

Yes, sir.

The bruising still hasn't gone away.

I guess all that talk of an excavator scared you.

What's all this about an excavator?

Don't pretend you don't know. Then why are you here?

I'm here to apologize.

There's no excuse for violence.

It was clearly my fault.

I apologize wholeheartedly.

What?

Now look here, Chairman Seok, what am I to you?

What?

This thirst for revenge against an irrelevant old man like me,

is it really more important

than the mountain, the town, the school, and the children?

What are you trying to say?

I'm asking if I really represent that much value to you.

Stop trying to manipulate me.

The mountain and the town are nothing to me.

Okay.

I understand.

Then my only option is to just keep up the good fight.

But no more fisticuffs.

And

everything else is fair game,

but don't touch my granddaughter.

Ever again.

Honey.

Ta-da!

- Isn't the color pretty? - So pretty.

- I think it suits me perfectly. - Ma'am.

Oh, put it down here.

Oh, Mom, don't look at that.

What is it?

You two are just the same.

A father who elicits an apology by threatening to knock down a house,

and a son who wants to rebuild the house when it's knocked down.

You crazy idiot! Hey!

I've got to go.

Stay the night.

I'm busy. Happy birthday!

Jiwon!

Honestly.

I'll call when I'm done.

That finished earlier than expected.

If it took any longer, I might have starved to death.

I bet Mr. Gong regrets coming along. Wasn't it boring?

Not at all. I enjoyed it.

What did you enjoy? The training course?

Or the company?

What are you talking about?

Jiwon is clueless about things like this. Always has been.

Hey, what do you mean clueless?

You're smart but completely clueless.

We've been friends for more than 20 years.

But she still doesn't know me.

Hey, why would I not know you? I know you better than I know myself.

- Here is the food you ordered. - Thank you.

- Looks great. - Looks delicious.

- Enjoy. - Thank you.

Thank you.

I'm just going to pop to the restroom.

DOOFUS

YUN

YUN

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YUN

Shall we go?

Already?

You've only eaten half. I thought you were dying of hunger.

A friend of mine who lives in Seoul invited me to stay with her and hang out.

I guess I'll go straight to work from here.

All of a sudden?

Which friend? One of our mutual friends?

No, you don't know her. A friend from college.

You wait here for Mr. Gong. I'll go first.

I'll pay on my way out.

Okay.

Does it bother you that Ms. Cha just took off like that?

No, it's just not like her.

Let's go to the bus stop.

So…

Do you mind if we stay out a bit later?

The training finished early, and the weather is pleasant.

Are you using your wish?

It's just a favor.

Well, there's really no--

My wish.

Then I'll do you a special favor.

Save your wish for next time you want to eat steak.

I'm slowing down

There are things I want to tell you, baby

I have so much to say

But I can't say it

'Cause this feeling, I don't know what it is

Don't know how it feels to be in love

Whenever I see you, it feels kind of odd

Can you really eat more?

Yes, ramyeon is perfect for digesting greasy food.

Why? Are you full?

Not at all. I could eat two more.

You like ramyeon too.

I love it.

Got in so much trouble with my grandpa. It's why I don't eat it at home.

So you like cola, pork cutlet, tteokbokki, and ramyeon as well.

You remember all that?

I remember everything.

Up to when I drank that beer.

I didn't want to sound like an old fart, so I wasn't going to say anything,

but you've grown up to be a really nice guy.

It must have been hard for you.

Would you believe I got through that time thanks to you?

I never told anyone how hard things were for me after I got injured,

because everyone pitied me.

So, I just pretended everything was fine.

I pretended I didn't care about giving up swimming.

That was really hard. Pretending like that.

But all the things I never told anyone,

I told you.

That really lifted me up.

I thought, "At least one person on this earth knows my sadness."

And I'm so glad it was you.

Really?

Then be nice to me.

And always listen to what I say, and respect me,

and--

- What about like you? - Yes, like…

What?

Trust you, listen to you, respect you…

and is it okay to like you?

Munsu.

It's not like I've been thinking about you every day all these years.

And it's not like I haven't dated.

In the grand scheme of things, I'm sure I've not thought about you much at all.

But the moment I saw you again…

I realized that I'd missed you for a long time.

The moment I saw you again…

Don't know how it feels to be in love

Whenever I see you, it feels kind of odd

To be honest, when I see you

I like you.

I keep awkwardly smiling

Feels good to be in love

Baby, I want you

People sometimes say I'm a bit clueless.

But I think not in this moment.

Your answer is written on your face.

Munsu.

You're a really nice--

I'm a nice guy, but you don't think of me like that?

I was a bit premature.

I didn't want to blurt it out like this.

Then why did you?

I was feeling anxious.

There's something in your heart you're still not aware of,

but I've seen it already.

Still, I don't regret it.

It might seem like puppy love,

and I might not have gotten the answer I was hoping for,

but I wanted you to know how I felt.

I hope things won't be awkward between us.

Me? I don't feel awkward at all.

Promise!

Promise.

Baby, I want you

Forget what I told you It feels really good to be in love

Let's polish off these noodles before they get soggy.

You're holding your chopsticks upside-down.

Better get new ones.

Thank you.

YUN

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TRAINEE TEACHER GONG MUNSU

I'm more embarrassed than I expected.

If you don't mind, shall we just meet up later at home?

There's somewhere I have to go.

Sure. That's fine.

Where are you going?

To the Han River. Is the water cold this time of year?

Munsu!

Just kidding.

But just because you don't like me now

doesn't mean you'll never like me, right?

So, just watch this space.

For what?

My overflowing charm.

See? You just smiled.

I'm cute, spunky, and I make you laugh, right?

No way…

No, there's no need.

No, there's really no need.

If you get sick, I will feel upset.

Off you go.

Off you go.

- See you later. - Okay.

My phone.

If it's not here, did I drop it somewhere?

The moment I saw you again…

It's nice to meet you, Ms. Yun.

What are you doing out here so late at night?

What about you? What made you get back so late?

You make it sound as if you were waiting for me. You weren't, right?

Of course not. Why would I be?

What are you doing?

Would you rather I carried you?

How can you say that?

Exactly. Neither of us wants that, so let me do this.

Otherwise, it will take you all night to get home.

What do you care?

Whether I walk all night, or crawl there on my hands and knees,

what concern is it of yours?

You're right. You don't deserve my concern.

Let's just say I'm doing it as your housemate for humanitarian reasons.

Humani-what?

Do I really need a reason?

There's usually a reason.

You track me down out of the blue after 18 years,

move into my house of your own volition,

and make a ridiculous bet over some flowers.

I'd expect there to be a reason.

Why did you do that to me?

Are you going to claim you were drunk and didn't know what you were doing?

I wasn't drunk.

As per the bet, if the lilac blooms, I will date you.

Why do you want to date me?

So I can dump you.

What?

So I can toss you aside.

Mercilessly.

Is he out of his mind?

Wow, you really want to date me so you can dump me?

Don't say that to anyone else. It's humiliating.

You should be grateful you can just quit without any repercussions.

I told you. It's not over until the fat--

It's over! It's done and dusted.

If it hasn't bloomed yet, it won't bloom at all.

Unless it's crazy.

It might be crazy.

I hate you so much.

I really do.

I feel the same about you.

You feel the same?

Then why did you do what you did the other night?

If you hate me so much and only want to date me to dump me,

why did you look at me that way the other night, and then…

LOVE YOUR ENEMY

Today is our first day as a couple.

How can you say something so repulsive?

Are you really suggesting we date?

In this school, where rumors spread in less than ten minutes?

Just accept it.

- Honey! - Are you crazy?

Still, how does it make any sense for us to date?

It was a huge mistake, and I want to forget it ever happened.

So, please don't bring it up again.

Honey.

Forget it.

I don't need to play such childish games.

When you're used to seeing each other wearing sweatpants,

the flutter in her heart when you rock up dressed to the nines…

But I always wear a suit. I'm always dressed to the nines.

So what am I supposed to do?

Translated by Paul Carver