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[3rd Grade, Class 3, Park Mi Jeong, Witch]

[2011 Acceptance of Hankuk University Congratulations on your passing the exam]

[The Witch]

[This drama is fictional and any similarity with reality is purely coincidental.]

[We followed the production guidelines when filming child actors and animals.]

[Hawaiian Tan]

Her day starts around noon.

After a late breakfast she does some exercises in the rooftop yard.

[After a late breakfast she does some exercises in the rooftop yard]

[Translation Work]

Work usually starts around 1 PM.

She translates broadcasts, publications and similar materials.

During breaks, she reads while drinking coffee on the yard bench.

Followed by a second meal.

Something simple like instant noodles or pre-made meals.

Work continues from sunset until midnight.

[02:30 Alarm]

Around 2:30 AM, when few people are around,

she goes out to feed stray cats.

This is her only outing during work hours.

Want me to tell you something funny?

Occasionally her senior from school, PD Heo Eun Sil, visits her.

The only outsider she meets.

You would never do that.

Ugh! I really need to give you a proper scolding.

Once a month she takes any bus from the station,

[Cheonhyo Cultural Welfare Center Stop] rides to the terminal and back.

That constitutes her travels.

Every Tuesday,

Hyomyung Mart delivery worker brings daily groceries to her home.

[Our Jimulpo]

Hyomyung Mart.

[Episode 7 Data Verification]

Welcome.

[Hyomyung Mart]

Welcome.

- Honey? - Huh?

Delivery here.

Got it.

- Where? - I wrote it there.

You need to hurry.

Understood.

- Come back soon. - Okay.

The hangover soup is so good, right?

Your husband hasn't been around lately.

Come with your husband next time, okay?

Welcome.

[Recruiting delivery workers]

It's a new face, did you move here?

Yes.

Please come often.

We provide delivery even if you buy only 30,000 won worth of goods.

Can I place the order online?

Online?

We don't handle internet orders.

We do deliver over the phone.

Then the delivery worker…

Delivery worker?

Yes, it seems you are recruiting a delivery worker.

[Recruiting delivery workers] Oh.

Oh, dear!

[Resume]

The specifications are incredible.

Such specifications aren't necessary for delivery work.

Everyone must have a story they cannot tell, I guess.

It feels like looking at my past self, makes me a bit emotional.

What are you talking about?

I have a motorcycle license and I'll do my best.

Well. But, like,

I kept saying I'd take that off, but I forgot.

These days, our mart isn't doing well.

We can't afford to hire a delivery worker.

I only want to work on Tuesdays.

- What? - Only Tuesdays?

Yes, only Tuesday, because I have some circumstances.

Would that be difficult?

Alright, then. Oh, well, okay.

Who doesn't have their circumstances?

Even though you attended such a good university and had a good job,

is life easy anywhere? Alright, do it that way then.

Only Tuesdays.

Gods! Are we in a position to accommodate that?

We can only pay minimum wage.

And you'll need to help with the store when there are no deliveries.

Yes, yes.

Honey, Ms. Mi Soon,

why are you making decisions alone?

We're technically co-owners.

Honey, Mr. Hyo Myung,

every Tuesday your mother needs to come here.

We already have so much to handle, don't we?

That's true.

Well,

the caregiver looking after his mother takes every Tuesday off.

So, she needs to come here.

So your mother comes on Tuesdays.

Yes.

You'll understand when you see her. She once collapsed.

She has difficulty moving around.

Well. But she's extremely stubborn,

"Is my daughter-in-law managing well?"

"Is she ruining my store?" She comes to monitor us.

Stop that nonsense…

I take it your mother started this supermarket?

- Yes. - Exactly.

- Almost thirty years ago? - Right.

Well, when I was… working at Samsung.

Why are you laughing?

Jeez! How old is this Samsung story?

Looking at this resume, what…

No, when were you laid off?

This is embarrassing.

I did work there.

Just briefly…

What? 1.85 million won? What's so expensive about this?

You shouldn't touch that with your hands.

Just look with your eyes.

We have cheaper beginner models over here. Come this way.

You haven't been riding bikes long, have you?

No.

You can start looking from here.

This is the professional riders' shelf. You don't need to look here yet.

Look at this side.

And cheaper ones over there.

Take your time looking.

Thank you.

[Kanghwa Rice]

Yes, Hyomyung Mart speaking.

Yeah, the rooftop room.

Have you been well?

Sure, I've been fine.

Come out for some fresh air.

Don't just stay home.

I'm the same as always.

Yeah.

Jeez, this house is tough.

There are too many stairs.

Then just go. Drive safely.

- Yes, I'll be back. - Yeah.

I've finally arrived.

It took too long.

From now on, 10 meters from her space.

Inside her space,

make sure not to exceed 10 minutes.

Who is it?

Mart delivery.

You can just leave it there.

Well. You need to sign the receipt confirmation.

- Pardon? - Huh?

Even just 10 minutes.

If I could be with you…

Wait for me.

Huh?

No, it's nothing. Thank you for waiting.

What are you saying? You came quickly.

Um, the signature…

Oh. I…

First, since this is too heavy, I'll place it inside for you.

Just a moment.

You didn't have to bring it in.

I'll verify if the items arrived correctly.

It should be right, you've always sent them perfectly without mistakes.

If items are missing, I'll get scolded by Manager Wang.

Manager Wang?

Yes.

Ah, the old lady?

Kimchi, five packs of ramyeon,

eggs, five curry packs,

bread, one bag of onions,

strawberry jam, three wet wipes.

Verification complete. Are there any missing items?

No, I don't think so.

Total is 57,900 won.

Received 60,000 won.

I'll give you 2,100 won change.

Ah, right.

I'm sorry.

Here.

Good work.

Yes?

Okay.

Well, then…

Then, take care.

I…

Thank you for checking thoroughly.

What?

I said, thank you.

Go back safely.

Total 8 minutes 22 seconds

I didn't exceed 10 minutes.

After that, no accidents happened to me for several days.

I entered her spatial range and timed it.

I tested over several days.

[Pause timer] There were no issues up to 10 minutes.

[Start timer] Then, this time I'll try exceeding 10 minutes.

[Orthopedics]

Oh, dear! That must hurt a lot.

You fell down the stairs?

Yes.

You didn't hurt your head?

It's okay. I was wearing a helmet.

Ah, that…

You must be doing delivery work or something.

Yes, I felt like an accident would happen today.

[The five rules of death] It's 10 minutes.

As long as we don't exceed 10 minutes,

within 10 meters of her.

If we stay together over 10 minutes,

it's dangerous

[1. Within 10 meters of her, it's dangerous to stay more than 10 minutes]

Verification complete.

This is Hyomyung Mart.

I'm sorry every time. Was it heavier today?

I just ran out of rice,

and there's no elevator since this is a rooftop house.

Ah, no. It's okay.

Even if I try to order a lot at once,

I worry it might get too heavy for you.

Oh, right. That's exactly what I want. Feel free to order often.

What?

Well…

Frequent visits are fine. I'd prefer frequent small orders.

Rather than heavy loads, that works better.

Ah, okay.

Let me verify the items.

You don't need to check each one.

I have to do that.

Why?

There've been many delivery issues. The manager insists we verify.

I'll check the order list. Could you confirm?

Sure.

- First, a 5kg sack of rice. - A 5kg sack of rice.

One cereal.

One cereal.

A pack of five ramyeon.

One ramyeon pack.

It's been so long since I had a conversation like this with someone.

I don't know how long it's been.

And,

two cucumbers.

Two cucumbers.

Three tuna cans.

Three tuna cans.

Two 1.5L water bottles.

Two water bottles.

One perilla leaves packet.

One perilla leaves packet.

One pickled radish.

One pickled radish.

One sugar bag.

One sugar bag.

We've checked all the items.

Indeed. We've checked everything.

The total is 72,500 won.

Excuse me.

Ca… Card?

Yes, when I ordered by phone earlier, I mentioned I'd pay by card today.

Ah, I didn't bring the card terminal.

I'll quickly go get the terminal.

No, no. Please don't trouble yourself.

Please wait a moment.

No, um…

I could go and come back…

Oh, looks like I have enough.

Ah, yes, thank you. Have a good day.

Goodbye.

[Pause timer]

Wow, I'm not late.

Ah, darn it! It scared me.

Suddenly jumping out from an alley like this.

I didn't know, I'm sorry.

Delivery?

Yes, grocery delivery.

Well. As fellow workers, I'm sorry for getting angry like this.

Not at all.

This place doesn't even have elevator, right? It's really something.

Ah, right.

For places like this, we should charge double delivery fees, right?

Right.

Ugh, should've refused the order.

[Our Jimulpo]

[Our Jimulpo]

I clearly followed the ten-meter, ten-minute rule.

So what went wrong?

Space, time, and, this time,

conversation?

Are there limits to conversations too?

[Report on contact with Park Mi Jeong]

The number of sentences?

Then how many exchanges are allowed?

Why do you abuse your body like this?

There isn't a single part of your body that's healthy.

I'm sorry.

What are you apologizing to me for?

You should be sorry to yourself.

Now, let's see.

Here.

Does it hurt?

This much is okay.

- This much is okay? - Yes.

Then, what about this?

You ordered delivery, right?

I'll leave it here.

What kind of building doesn't even have an elevator?

Ouch, my back! Jeez, this is hell. Oh!

One pack of ramyeon

and 300g of pork.

One bottle of sesame,

one pack minced garlic,

one kitchen detergent,

one bag of potatoes,

two pack of wet wipes,

cooking oil,

seasoning salt.

No, I told you not to touch that with your hands.

I said, just look with your eyes.

This time, I want the expensive one.

Ah, I see how it is.

Once you buy this, you'll want to buy more again.

It's sturdy because it's expensive, right?

Oh, of course.

How many points did this product get in the shock absorption test?

What's this hanging here?

That's what motorcycle riders wear.

It's called protect gear.

Want me to show you?

Yes.

There are no customers. Do you want to close early and rest today?

What?

No, not yet.

No, I'm saying this because your hand might hurt.

It doesn't hurt at all,

I'm doing this to reassure my orthopedic doctor, because he worries too much.

Really, this is nothing. Really.

You were worried.

Well. Of course.

- Boss. - Huh?

Fresh foods should be kept at eye level.

Refrigerator temperature should always be set at 7ºC.

What do you mean?

Even when wearing long sleeves while working, keep the AC stronger.

There's research showing customers increase by 4% for every degree cooler in the supermarket.

You think sales increase because of that?

You should also designate some key products.

It would help to analyze our supermarket's main customer demographics and gender ratios.

Dong Jin, how do you know all this?

Actually,

I used to do management strategy consulting

at the Plus Mart headquarters across the street.

What?

I'm sorry.

Ah, it's okay.

No, really it's fine.

Jeez. Enough.

So what? Anything else?

- It's really okay. - Oh!

Give me some consulting, will you?

Then,

Hyomyung Mart's main customers are single-person households rather than families.

How about selling fresh food items in smaller portions?

Smaller portions of fresh food?

Yes, and there was a survey conducted by the Consumer Protection Agency in 2022,

where 71% of MZ generation respondents

reported feeling uncomfortable with excessive friendliness from sellers.

This ultimately leads to them not making purchases.

No, they find kindness uncomfortable?

Yes, it means they won't come back if you act too familiar.

What?

Come with your husband next time, okay?

Instead of remembering and mentioning regular customers' personal lives,

it's better to analyze receipts and remember what items each customer frequently buys.

And it would be even better if you recommend customized products based on that.

Gods! I was being nosy without even realizing that.

Wait, Dong Jin, this is your job?

Wow! Impressive!

Cool!

By the way…

Hello?

Are you the one who delivered last time?

One sentence.

Yes, that's correct.

Let me check the items.

One small tray of eggs, confirmed.

Two sentences.

Sushi set.

Sushi set.

Three sentences.

One bunch of green grapes.

One bunch of green grapes.

Four sentences.

Ten packs of soy milk.

Ten packs of soy milk.

Five sentences.

And one pack minced garlic.

Minced garlic…

One minced garlic.

Six sentences.

Two bundles of bok choy. That's all.

Two bundles of bok choy. That's all.

Seven sentences.

And 6 minutes passed.

The total is 45,100 won.

You need to sign here.

Ah, I asked the owner,

and he said we don't need signatures anymore.

Eight sentences.

Pardon?

Oh. Yes, yes.

Here.

Then, I'll be going now.

I…

Your hand… Are you hurt?

Nine sentences.

By any chance,

did you come here and get hurt?

She worried again that someone might have gotten hurt because of her.

I wanted to reassure her.

No.

I got hurt while exercising.

Ah, what a relief.

I forgot how many phrases we exchanged.

But,

just seeing her relieved face was enough.

[Cheonhyo 2nd Street, Number 9]

[Our Jimulpo]

If you exchange more than ten phrases with her,

it's dangerous.

[2. Exchanging more than ten sentences with her is dangerous]

You are here.

What is this?

Can you handle the hospital bills?

I'm grateful to my friend Hong Mo.

What?

Thanks to that friend, I have actual expense insurance.

Good personality. Are you joking now?

Are you really okay?

So far, the hypotheses

have been verified more concretely.

[The five rules of death] "Being within 10 m of her for over 10 min is dangerous."

"Exchanging more than 10 phrases is dangerous."

"It's dangerous if she knows your name."

"Confessing love is dangerous."

[The five rules of death] "Violating these leads to death."

"This only applies to those who love her."

No matter how I think about it, this can't continue.

Mr. Dong Jin,

please stop doing this.

If I were meant to stop, I wouldn't have started.

You proved the death rules yourself.

That means you could die too.

Right?

But as long as I don't break those death rules, I can survive.

You're truly impossible to reason with.

No matter how much I think about it, this isn't right.

It's only a matter of time before Mi Jeong learns your name.

We can only hope that doesn't happen.

What do you mean?

Risking your life for someone who doesn't even know your name and existence?

That's a crazy thing to do.

You've worked hard until now.

I'll convey my gratitude instead of Mi Jeong.

Now, focus on recovery.

Rest properly, okay?

There's really no other way, right?

I said there isn't!

Even if you die while messing around trying to verify something again, don't contact me.

If I die, I can't contact…

Ah, seriously.

Even at times like this, you're playing word games. How annoying!

Please stop it.

She is smiling.

Today is the day she leaves for her trip.

I wanted to join that trip too.

I wanted to see what she sees.

Inside the bus, the distance between us

is approximately 11 meters.

It's risky, but this much is okay.

It's okay.

No, it's good.

Because I can travel with her like this, even if only this much.

♫ When was it? The heart that closed itself ♫

♫ Where was it? The place where I stopped ♫

♫ The side of me that stood alone blankly ♫

♫ Another season quietly passes by ♫

♫ Close my eyes in the passing wind, I close my eyes again ♫

♫ In this unbroken dream ♫

♫ Close to me, a little closer to me ♫

♫ So no one can see ♫

♫ Even I don't know ♫

♫ Do you know, even though I want to approach ♫

It's already time to go back.

The time is too short.

I wish there was traffic.

♫ Pretending not to know, you turn away beside me ♫

♫ Yesterday and today again, you're always in that place ♫

♫ Close my eyes in the passing wind, I close my eyes again ♫

♫ In this unbroken dream ♫

♫ Close to me, a little closer to me ♫

[Cheonhyo Bridge to Cheonhyo Intersection - Heavy Traffic] ♫ So no one can see ♫

♫ So only I can know ♫

Madam, this is the front seat, but… please sit here.

Is that okay?

Yes, I'll get off soon anyway, so it's fine.

Thank you.

Her space.

It's not even 5 meters.

[Start timer]

But it's okay.

I can get off at the next stop.

[Cheonhyo Station Pungnap Market]

It's okay.

On the Olympic Road towards the airport, from the southern end of Dongho Bridge to Banpo,

the congestion near Sinsa-dong remains.

On the Gyeongbu Expressway ascending Hannam Bridge, the return route has eased.

Downtown sections, descending towards Seongnam expect more congestion.

Also, heavy traffic is visible near Seocho.

West Coast Expressway towards Seoul…

Wow! Did you see that just now?

That lightning up there?

Hey, should we get out?

Staying in the bus is safest during lightning.

There's not much time left.

In what form will it appear this time?

Lightning?

No, first, let's stay calm.

Nothing seems dangerous inside the bus.

Accidents follow targets, is this it?

Stay calm. It's simply that both lanes are blocked. So we'll have to go side by side.

No.

Quickly get 10 meters away…

I need to get away from here fast.

- Sorry, sorry. - What?

Excuse me, this is dangerous.

Driver!

- What? - Let go, please.

Shouldn't we stop him?

No, this person…

I'm fine, let me go.

Huh? What are you doing?

- What are you doing? - Come back!

Lee Dong Jin?

My name…

She knew my name.

[3. If she knows your name, it's dangerous]

10 meters, 10 minutes, and even the name.

I broke too many rules at once.

But I know the pattern of accidents.

So I've prepared extensively, too.

Lee Dong Jin.

Why are you here?

Waterfronts are dangerous during lightning strikes.

But there's never been a recorded lightning strike on Han River water in midwinter,

meaning it's statistically improbable.

Bring it on.

I trust statistics.

No!

No, Lee Dong Jin! Don't do this!

♫ I just wanted to say this ♫

♫ Hi, are you well? I'm doing fine too ♫

♫ When the familiar silence suddenly feels heavy ♫

♫ It's okay to speak with your eyes ♫

♫ Don't say anything, just lean on me ♫

♫ If I can protect you like this ♫

♫ Don't go away from me ♫

Yes, PD Heo Eun Sil?

Yes, what is it?

Please come to the hospital right now if you can.

Who are you?

Lee Dong Jin?

[Lee Dong Jin]

Looking back later, I think our eyes met.

But before graduation,

I wanted to talk to you at least once.

Someone was looking this way.

It was too far to see who it was.

[I'm going to her.] I'm going to her.

Lee Dong Jin, it was you.