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OUR UNWRITTEN SEOUL

Gosh, the Hangang River is amazing.

Aren't you hungry? Want to get some ramyeon?

Wait, what time's the fountain show?

Should we eat after watching it?

No, maybe we should wait until sunset…

Mi-ji.

You're Mi-ji, aren't you?

No, I'm not.

You're not?

You think I'm Mi-ji? What makes you say that?

Why do you think I'm her?

The way you were talking and acting was just like Mi-ji.

You seemed just like her.

I see.

So you're saying

I'm not allowed to be cheerful when I'm happy or excited?

-No, that's not what I meant-- -That's exactly what you meant.

Mi-ji is allowed to get excited, but I'm not?

No, I'm just saying

that you seem a bit different from your usual self--

My "usual self"?

Do you even know me that well?

We've hardly seen each other. How dare you act like you know me!

I'm sorry if I upset you.

I didn't mean anything bad.

This is why I said you're self-absorbed.

You always act like you know everything, as if you have all the answers.

Why can't you think of Mi-ji and me as two separate people?

How could you ask me if I'm Mi-ji?

Did you really mean that?

No, I was joking.

It closed.

Don't make jokes like that anymore.

If you have nothing else to say, let's get going.

A person's heart is like a door.

RAINBOW FOUNTAIN SHUT DOWN

And I'm an expert at knowing exactly when that door is closing.

Mom! Look at me!

Mom!

Come down. It's dangerous. You're going to fall.

-Mom, come on. Look at me. -Yes, she's very active.

-Mom! -Since I was young,

I had a hard time getting people to open their hearts to me.

Mom!

Here they come. Mi-rae!

Your sister's coming. Come on!

Mi-rae!

Mom!

I even struggled with my mom…

-Eat this on the way. -…who was supposed to be easy.

Please look at me.

And then I met Ho-su.

Why--

What? What's wrong?

I understand why it's like that.

What do you mean?

Why the graph goes like this.

This? You already get it?

Do the rest of you get it too?

-No, sir. -We don't.

Ho-su is a bit fast. You guys are normal.

A laugh shared by just the two of us.

Hey.

And tears shed in secret.

Ho-su's heart seemed like a door that would never crack open.

And when I caught a glimpse of him through that crack, my heart raced…

like it did when I was running.

-I'm so full. -Me too.

-Hey, it's Ho-su. -What?

Hey, Ho-su…

The joy of knowing that even I had a door I could open was short-lived.

I heard Mi-rae and Ho-su are dating.

What?

Who told you that?

Everyone's saying it.

They're the top two students in the school,

so the teachers are letting it slide.

There's no way Mi-rae would date Ho-su.

I grew anxious.

I was worried that someone else might open the only door that I was able to open.

Hey, Mi-ji!

Take it easy and don't scare the others.

-Where's Ho-su? -Ho-su?

He said he was coming with Mi-rae, but they're still not here.

I can do it!

-Go! -Run!

Go, Mi-ji!

Go! One, two! Yes!

But even that door slammed shut right before my eyes.

That's how I became an expert.

I'm all too familiar…

-My leg. It hurts. -…with the moment a door shuts before me.

It hurts.

EPISODE 3 KNOCK, KNOCK! PLEASE OPEN YOUR HEART

Hello.

Did you read the proposal inside the--

I decline.

Pardon? But when you called me yesterday…

I said I'd treat you with respect

since we're both just trying to make a living.

All right.

I respectfully decline the offer.

I have no intention of selling the building.

But why…

I…

So…

she refused your offer?

If you were just going to ask the landowner for her opinion,

then you should've just texted her.

You should've just created a poll

so she could vote on whether to sell it or not.

She doesn't have a smartphone.

Well…

I don't care if she uses a walkie-talkie or a string telephone.

I didn't tell you to find out what she was thinking.

If she doesn't want to sell, then convince her to. That's your job.

Whether you use words or actions,

persuade her with that brilliant brain of yours.

What am I supposed to do when she doesn't want to sell?

You're the pro. Why are you asking me?

Aren't you an expert at luring people?

What? Me?

Just do what you always do.

Try working your charm on that landowner too.

Who did you say he's bringing?

Mr. Kim, Chairman Choi's victim, is bringing his lawyer today.

Why did he hire a lawyer when he's coming to settle?

I don't think he will be settling.

He said he'll be reviewing the entire settlement proposal again.

SETTLEMENT

THE VICTIM, KIM SEUNG-YONG

-Why, this little… -Pardon?

Which cases is Mr. Lee handling right now?

It states that in any of those cases,

Party A shall bear the burden of paying for the test.

But there's an unfair clause in the standard business agreement

that YH Group has signed with its partner companies.

It's Article 5, Paragraph 4.

-But Paragraph 3-- -Excuse me…

I'm sorry.

Was there a meeting today? I didn't hear anything about it.

Ho-su.

Would you mind leaving if it's not urgent? We're in a meeting.

Continue.

Yes, sir.

But if the quality inspection and component analysis conducted

under Paragraph 3 reveal that the supplied products fail to meet legal…

Ma'am, I reviewed your business proposal.

Thank you for specifically writing the seedling section in bold text.

I feel like it was seared into my eyes.

Fine, let's work together. We'll go look at seedlings first.

Hey!

Why are you getting your boots when you're going to the hospital?

I told you. I'm working at the farm again.

What?

Then who's going to go see Grandma? I need to go to work.

I need to go to work too.

I told you yesterday.

Tell them you can't go!

There are plenty of other people who can work on that farm!

The caregiver is coming next week, so until then, you--

I can't do that when I already promised to go.

You tell your boss you can't work today.

Hey, my work is not like yours!

Why not? They're both jobs.

What I mean is that you're the one who always goes to Grandma.

-So I assumed that you'd go-- -You just assumed that.

But I told you that I can't.

From now on, tell me ahead of time. Don't assume things on your own.

You go to the hospital today. I'll go tomorrow.

My gosh.

Did she practice that last night?

The words just flowed out of her mouth.

Jeez.

Get in.

What is it?

You told me to get in because you had something to show me.

Gosh, you're so impatient.

Okay.

Well…

The thing is…

I…

I just couldn't wait any longer.

Take a look, okay?

Oh my gosh! You're crazy!

What are you doing? Have you lost your mind?

No, wait.

Stop! Don't do it!

-What… -No, Mi-ji. Wait.

I told you to stop!

Wait! Hold on!

-Give me a second. Take a look. -I told you to stop!

I said, stop! Hey!

-Jeez! -Hey.

Come on, just look! You told me to just do it.

What?

What is up with that rat?

"That rat"?

My Hamcheol would feel hurt hearing you say that.

Hamcheol.

How is he doing?

What are you talking about?

You know Hamcheol crossed the rainbow bridge last year.

This is a memorial tattoo, remember?

Of course, he's fine.

I was just saying that he's happy in heaven.

Was that so hard to understand?

Hey, put your sweater back on.

I misunderstood you?

Come on. Just take a look. Just one time, please?

-Okay, put your sweater back on. -Look at this. I can make it fat.

It's plump Hamcheol.

-Tell me if it looks pretty. -Yes, it does.

It's plump Hamcheol. He's…

Thanks for the ride.

Hey, Mi-ji.

What time should I pick you up later?

You're coming to pick me up? All the way here?

You're the one who thinks of me as your personal chauffeur.

"All the way here"?

I'll give you the full package today.

In exchange, massage my back tonight. My back…

I think I sprained it while moving the water bottles.

I'll just go home on my own.

On your own?

You don't even have a bike. You're going to walk? Let me pick you up.

Don't end up running away from a boar in the mountains like last time.

I told you that it's fine.

Just let me give you a ride.

Why are you playing so hard to get?

That's enough.

GYEONG-GU MART QUICK DELIVERY

Why do you think her refusal is a sign of playing hard to get?

She said it's fine.

Why are you butting in?

This is my friend…

Wait. Hold on.

You must not be from around here.

Anyone living in Duson-ri knows about our relationship.

I'm her ex-boyfriend.

So what? Then you're practically a stranger.

Actually, doesn't it mean you're more dangerous than a stranger?

I get why you would think that, but…

Hey, am I dangerous?

I'll take you home when we're done with work.

You're done here now, right?

Seriously, who are you?

I'm Mi-ju's business partner.

Gosh, it's cold.

I told you that it's Mi-ji. Yu Mi-ji.

Hey, Mi-ji… That guy seems weird.

So,

what brings you all the way here when you're just farming as a hobby?

Somebody put this phrase in bold and even underlined it.

"In strawberry farming, choosing the right seedling is half the battle."

I feel like last year's harvest was a flop because I planted whatever seedlings

were given to me.

What?

Now you're blaming me out of all people?

Fine. Go ahead.

I brought all the new varieties you mentioned. They're all here.

You two can look around and choose the ones you want.

Let's just see how good your harvest turns out this year.

Sure.

That's the kind you need to weed out. Even at a glance, it looks weak.

The runner is thin, and the crown is narrow.

Most importantly, there aren't enough roots.

My harvest failed last year because you gave me stuff like this. Am I right?

-Whatever you say. -Jeez.

My gosh…

You win every battle if you know yourself and your enemy.

NO FAMILY OR FRIENDS

I'm losing every battle because I don't know anything about her.

She only goes to her house or the restaurant.

So I can't learn anything about…

She's leaving?

I don't think I've ever seen her close the restaurant at this hour.

Where is she going?

She's leaving.

Oh, no!

NO TO FORCED EVICTIONS WITHOUT PROPER MEASURES

POETRY READING WEDNESDAY EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 4 PM

AESIM-DONG REDEVELOPMENT PROMOTION COMMITTEE MEETING

NOVEMBER 13, 2024, WED, 4 PM AESIM-DONG CULTURAL CENTER

THIS WAY TO POETRY READING

It feels like yesterday

when the cool night air hinted that fall was just around the corner.

But there's already a scent of winter in the wind.

-When it's cold like this… -You can have a seat.

It's okay. I'm not part of the class.

It's okay if you didn't register. You're welcome to listen.

-No, I should get going… -Come on, join us.

-Okay, then. -"What Makes a Person…"

You've all heard of that poem, right?

We'll begin with "The Sea of Sang-wol."

It's a poem that portrays the loneliness of this season.

I'll recite the poem, and we'll discuss it afterwards.

"The Sea of Sang-wol."

Where did those captivated By the sparkle go?

Summer fireworks that spat out Flashes of light

All cooled down in the sand Before we realized it

"THE SEA OF SANG-WOL"

Where did all those people go?

Where did all those people go?

A stretch of cold sand where Even the footprints have disappeared

With nowhere to go, I stand by myself

Like a child who lost a shoe

I wander all by myself

Now barefoot

I have nowhere else to return to

ADMISSION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AS TOP OF THE CLASS

When I hold the conch to my ear

I can still vividly hear the fireworks Mingling with the sound of waves

I go into the shell to hear a little more

I go into the shell

And before I realize it I am trapped inside a cave

At the sound of waves made of tears Only the frosty moon knocks on the door

Now please come on out

The sky is filled with stars Where the fireworks have faded

-Oh my gosh! -Oh my gosh!

Oh no! I'm so sorry.

My gosh. What a coincidence running into you here, ma'am.

Did you follow me?

Did I follow you? Of course not.

I came to attend this…

OVERCOME IT! MALE MENOPAUSE HEALTH SEMINAR

Ma'am?

Ma'am!

Ma'am, please wait! Ma'am!

MIN YE-RIN ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FOR J CARD

My gosh.

Are you leaving the firm?

I'm just going to organize these documents

and sort these books by author.

You might as well dust the top of the bookshelf while you're at it.

Oh, that's a good idea.

Gosh.

You're becoming a mess because you have nothing to do.

Why did you choose to join Mr. Lee's team in the first place?

Isn't he way too different from you to be your role model?

You don't make someone your role model just because they're like you.

I wonder what drew you in.

While you're cleaning, you should also consider changing your role model.

Pick another one based on alphabetical order or something.

We will invite our distinguished alumnus, Mr. Lee Chung-gu, on stage now.

Please welcome him with a big round of applause.

2021 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS TALK HNU LAW SCHOOL SEMINAR HALL

Even the shine is different.

They're custom-made shoes crafted by an Italian artisan.

They're shoes that poor law students can't afford.

But today…

I'll teach you how to become an attorney who can afford two pairs of these.

When you started law school,

I'm sure you all had a vision of the type of lawyer you aspired to become.

Some may dream of becoming

a warrior fighting for justice, standing on the side of the weak.

And I'm sure some dream of standing on the side of the powerful

to climb up the social ladder.

It's not my job to decide which side is good or evil. The key is…

no matter whose side you take…

you must win.

That is our only righteous path…

and the essence of our work.

With these grades, you must've had many job offers.

But you chose our law firm

just because you wanted to work with Mr. Lee Chung-gu?

Yes, I--

You must be into "human triumph" and all that stuff.

I am somewhat of an icon for that.

Enough of that.

Who do you hate?

Who do you hate the most in the world?

Myself.

MR. LEE CHUNG-GU

YU MI-RAE

Hello?

So?

What legal concerns do you have about that?

Is following her like that a crime?

If she reports me, will I have to stand trial and be punished?

Did you track her location or wiretap her?

Are you insane? Why would I do that?

Firstly,

it's not illegal to just follow her in open areas or commonly used pathways.

She could accuse you of stalking if you were continuously following her.

But following her just once doesn't qualify as a crime.

In cases like this, the best solution…

is something legal advisors would never recommend doing.

Say sorry before things get out of hand.

I've seen many people go to court because they couldn't do that.

What?

You sounded like a real lawyer just now.

I am a real lawyer. Did you think I was some phony?

Do you have a lawyer mode?

You should keep talking like that.

It's cool.

Wait, there's one more thing. Give me that.

What are the basics of an investigation?

It's online research.

Gather information on her before you start following her.

She's just an old lady who runs a restaurant. I wouldn't find her online.

I know this lady.

What?

Kim Ro-sa. She runs a restaurant, right?

RO-SA, A POET WHO COOKS

She went to my school.

I think she was a sociology major.

She graduated from your school?

Wow, she was a total elite.

You don't know the poet Kim Ro-sa?

"What Makes a Person Human"?

That was our CSAT handwriting confirmation phrase, remember?

Handwriting…

Hey.

You have a good memory. The CSAT was ages ago.

THIS MONTH'S POEM "THE SEA OF SANG-WOL" BY KIM RO-SA

That poem was hers?

She cried like that after hearing her own poem?

She's also famous for the Kim Ro-sa Scholarship at our school.

It's a scholarship given to new students

raised by single parents to cover the admission fees.

I received it too.

-You did? -Yes.

I totally forgot about it.

Gosh…

Come on, Ho-su!

-I don't want to. -Why not?

You said you would help me with whatever I needed. Remember?

When did I say that? I said I'd help with whatever I can.

You can go say hello, though.

You said you never thanked her after receiving the scholarship.

Don't you think it's only right to thank her personally at least once?

You're not doing this because it's the right thing to do.

It's because of your work. Did you forget your company is a client of ours?

If we're not careful--

Anyway, I can't. It's a conflict of interest.

You're just going to say hello. How is that a conflict of interest?

How would it even help if I went?

She won't even remember me. She probably doesn't even know me.

Even if she doesn't remember you, you'd be better than me right now.

Let me use your school connections.

-Don't be ridiculous. -Hey, watch out!

Isn't that illegal? He must be crazy.

Hey, Ho-su. Are you okay? Are you hurt?

No, I'm okay.

You were in serious danger just now.

I just saved your life.

You saved my life? You put me in greater danger.

Please just help me out this once.

Two heads are better than one.

Mi-rae, you and I are terrible when it comes to people.

If we both go, it would just make things worse.

If anything, you should take Mi-ji instead.

What are you talking about? Why are you bringing her up?

Mi-ji is good at getting people to open up their hearts to her.

I'm good at getting people to open up their hearts?

I don't know about that.

-She got gold. -Maybe the Mi-ji Ho-su remembers

was like that.

-Mi-ji. -Mi-ji.

Even back then, I wasn't the one who opened up people's hearts.

-Yu Mi-ji! -No way.

-People were just drawn to my sparkle… -Mi-ji!

…so I didn't have to do anything.

-Wanna eat lunch together? -Sure.

-Okay. -Once that sparkle disappeared…

I'm supposed to go to the bookstore with Mi-rae.

I know you don't need any textbooks.

Mi-rae.

Let's eat lunch together.

…the only thing remaining was a burnt-out firework,

useless and dull…

just like me.

What could someone like me do?

Hey…

Why don't we wrap things up and finish tomorrow?

You haven't even eaten yet.

I'm almost done.

You're very stubborn.

You remind me of someone.

I'll get going now.

Where are you going?

I've been waiting to give you a ride.

I can just walk home--

Making sure my business partner gets home safely is part of my job.

Let's go.

Hey, I'm leaving.

Why is this not moving?

What the heck?

Are we on a hill? Is this an incline?

Instead of releasing the clutch all the way--

I know. I got my Class A license recently,

so I… Wait. What's happening?

Hold on! What's going on?

Wait, hold on! Stop it, please! Come on, hurry up!

Stop it!

-Get out. -Yes, ma'am.

How are you so good at driving when you can't even ride a bike?

You use your body to learn how to ride a bike.

But you need to pass a test to drive.

So you're good at tests.

Maybe that's why?

You sounded just like a driving test examiner earlier.

The brake, and then, "Get out." I was totally traumatized.

But why do you insist on driving a manual?

There are automatic trucks.

Because it looks cool. It also reminds me of Mad Max.

Are you sure you can drive back?

I'm going to call a driver.

I see.

What time should we meet tomorrow?

I need to go to my grandmother's hospital tomorrow.

I see. Then I'll do the remaining work by myself.

I think I can work the day after tomorrow. Let's do it together.

No, don't push yourself. I can do it.

We agreed to work on it together, so I'm responsible too.

See you in two days.

Now, I remember.

Pardon?

I thought you reminded me of someone.

I'll tell you later.

Anyway, see you the day after tomorrow.

Yes, goodbye.

Excuse me, Mi-hye.

You forgot your pay for today.

Thank you.

-Thank you. -No, thank you.

Get home safe.

Goodbye.

Jeez…

Where am I?

Can a driver come at this hour?

Are there people who ask for one even when they're not drunk?

Excuse me…

This is for you.

What is that?

In yesterday's poem,

I liked the line about the sound of waves, so I brought this.

I don't know much about poems.

But I felt like the poem was speaking on your behalf.

So is that a bribe?

No, it's not a bribe.

It's an apology.

I'm sorry I was following you around yesterday.

Well…

I heard you wrote that poem.

I had no idea that you were such a famous poet.

I also heard that you majored in sociology at HNU.

And that you've been sponsoring scholarships for a while. You're amazing--

First you follow me, and now you do a background check?

No, ma'am.

I wasn't doing that. Someone just told me.

I found out that my friend was a recipient of your scholarship.

Although it was a long time ago.

Your friend?

Yes, my friend.

He's the same age as me, but he graduated from HNU.

He's now an attorney for a very famous law firm.

He told me that it's all thanks to you.

Admission fees don't even cost that much.

He got there on his own.

No, he said he feels really grateful to you.

He wants to come thank you in person…

He wants to come and say hello? Here?

Well… Right now…

He has a lot going on, so he can't come right away.

But he said he really wanted to come. But his company is--

Forget it.

No one ever came and thanked me anyway.

That must've made you sad.

Why would I feel sad over that?

I'm just repaying the school.

Even so, it's sad when people don't reciprocate how you feel.

Donating is not easy either.

It's better this way.

Only people who still need something come with things like that.

No, this isn't because I need something.

That poem really touched me.

Should I throw it away?

My goodness…

Hello?

It took you long enough. I called you ages ago.

You swore that you were going to send someone today.

If you keep this up, I'll have no choice but to change cleaning companies.

I get that you're busy, but I can't stand it any longer.

At this rate, I'm going to pay more in hospital bills

from having to go up and down the stairs to clean.

Ma'am.

May I use the restroom?

So when are you going to send someone?

This is my field of expertise.

So you're saying you can't make it to work tomorrow, right?

Why were you beating around the bush?

It's your mother.

My absence from work yesterday was also unexpected.

I feel bad that I keep skipping work.

This is all because of Mi-ji.

She used to drop everything to go see her grandma,

but something's gotten into her lately.

-As if her so-called job is important. -You shouldn't say things like that.

Hey, Mi-ji is her granddaughter.

Look at other families.

Some kids get credit just for visiting their grandparents during holidays.

No other granddaughter takes care of her sick grandmother.

You've had it easy until now thanks to Mi-ji.

Are you really complaining because she's not doing that now?

You're right.

But she's always been so close to her grandma.

She can't be as close to her as her own daughter.

Be good to your mom.

Work should not come first.

That's why I said I can't work tomorrow. I'll be taking care of her.

There you go again, twisting my words.

Just think of it as a chance to repay her for all the love she's given you.

-Jeez. -You should repay everything.

Or you're going to regret it.

Hey.

What would you know?

Not everyone is like you and your mom.

My mom was cast aside for giving birth to a daughter,

while your mom bought you new clothes every year.

Why don't you repay your mom for all she's done while she's still alive?

I wasn't that cherished compared to you, so I don't owe her that much.

I'm coming to work tomorrow. And that's final.

What do you mean you want me to hand over J Card?

Ma'am, this really isn't right.

I've been in charge of it from the beginning.

-More than anyone else, I-- -It was Mr. Lee's order.

When are we leaving for the meeting? Their headquarters is in Gangnam, right?

No, it's Jonggak. We should leave soon if--

I want to go too.

What?

I said I'm going to the J Card meeting too.

You two just got the documents. You haven't even had time to read them.

I know them better than anyone. Let me go.

-Even so, this is out of the blue-- -Stop.

Are you that desperate, Ho-su?

Desperate enough to insist on joining us?

Yes.

Then get ready to go. We're leaving right away.

Is the toilet clogged again?

What are you doing?

I'm almost done. I just need to get to the bottom and--

I asked you a question!

Pardon? I'm cleaning.

Did I tell you to do that?

I overheard you talking earlier,

and it seemed like you needed a hand.

I'm sorry if I upset you.

Did your company tell you to do things like this?

No, not really.

So why are you doing something your company and I never told you to do?

I…

Because I don't know what to do…

What?

I want to get on your good side,

but I don't know how.

But this is something I can do…

I'm sorry.

How is it that even after decades

they're still trying to use a kid to do their dirty work?

Don't ever come back here.

I detest that company, so I have no intention of selling my land.

But ma'am--

If you come back again,

I will take it up with your company.

I…

It closed.

Mom!

Mom, look at me!

Mom, look at this!

Hey, Ho-su.

You better come and cheer me on tomorrow.

I need to tell you something if I win.

Mom, look at me.

Mi-ji, wait. Hear me out.

-I couldn't go yesterday because-- -You came, though.

You came and left with Mi-rae. Am I wrong?

You're right.

It closed.

I like you, Mi-ji.

Go out with me.

Fine.

What?

Hey, Mi-ji! Wait for me!

Mom! I asked you to look at me.

Hey, Mi-ji. Why did you take off your cast already?

-I'm all better. -You idiot.

Resting is part of training too.

-Proper rehabilitation is-- -I need to get into college this year.

I need to be in the fall meet.

My goodness.

I'm afraid she can't continue as an athlete.

-Oh dear. -My gosh.

That idiot.

I knew this would happen when she wouldn't listen.

-How is she going to make a living now? -Quiet down!

-Let's go already! -Hold on!

-He just said she can't run! -It closed.

Mom, I can do it hands-free. Mom, I'm going to let go!

Mi-ji, I told you to stay still.

Your sister's tired. Let's hurry up and go.

I should've just stayed still.

I'm sorry that we suddenly added another person.

-Thank you. -Don't mention it.

We're grateful that you came to a place near our office.

By the way, is he usually that quiet?

Was he forced to come?

Don't let him fool you. He's just pretending to be the silent, cool guy.

It's just for show.

Where's the other lady?

I guess she's wrapping up work and running late.

We had to urgently get someone who hadn't left work yet.

I'm leaving.

Hey, where are you going?

We barely managed to get an even number of people.

We'll talk tomorrow.

Ho-su?

What is it?

I'm on the bus.

No, I'm on my way home.

Right now?

Well, I am in the area.

Wow, it's so big.

Over here, Mi-rae.

Hey, Mi-rae. It's been a while. How have you been?

Hey, Ji-yun.

Mi-ji!

Want to eat lunch together?

Mi-rae!

Why did you call me when you were with her?

You two are close.

It's been a while since she last saw you, so she wanted to meet up.

She said it's been a while since she saw me?

Yes.

What were you two talking about?

Nothing.

How did you two run into each other?

-It was nothing. Just earlier-- -Don't even get me started.

I thought we were in a sitcom.

Ho-su showed up to a triple blind date thinking it was a business meeting.

How can a lawyer be so naive?

He's always been like that. That's why he's just so interesting.

Don't you agree, Mi-rae?

You mean you find it interesting that he's a lawyer.

Oh, right. Are you still working at that public corporation, Mi-rae?

Yes. What about you, Ji-yun?

Didn't I tell you?

My office is near here. It's J Card.

Have you heard of Gourmet Guide?

-Gour… what? -You don't know it?

Famous restaurants usually have it on a sign out front. You've never seen it?

We select popular restaurants and create content.

Basically, we help discover popular restaurants.

By the way, Ho-su, you said you work for Wongeun Law firm.

Then do you know Beauer?

It's one of the candidate restaurants for this season.

Yes, I've been there a few times.

My gosh. How did you get a reservation?

The owner is a client of ours.

Does that mean I can make a reservation through you?

Sure. I'll give them a call tomorrow.

Really?

Ho-su and I are headed the same way.

You're going home too, right?

What?

I'm going to stop by Aesim-dong.

Aesim-dong? Now?

Yes, something just came up.

If you're going there, then we can take the subway together.

Ho-su, I can drop you off on my way home.

I brought my car.

You drank, though.

It was non-alcoholic.

I see. You know, Aesim-dong is in the same direction.

Can you drop me off too?

Aesim-dong is a bit too far.

I think I'll hit traffic on my way back.

I see.

We wouldn't want that.

Ho-su, don't be a burden and just ride the subway with me.

I don't mind, though.

Ho-su, it's up to you. What do you want to do?

Come with me. Me!

I heard some people find public corporations too conservative.

But I guess you're fine with it.

No one works at a company because it suits them.

We all just work to make a living.

That's true. You weren't even thinking of working there in the first place.

You really lowered your standards

for someone who studied for the civil service exam.

How is J Card?

Were you always interested in that field?

How's Mi-ji?

Seeing you like this makes me want to see Mi-ji. I miss her.

What's the point? It would just be awkward.

Why? You know I was Mi-ji's number one fan.

She did keep her distance from me, though.

When did she ever do that?

You must've done that first.

What?

Don't you remember?

In the past, I used to ask you what Mi-ji thought of me.

I don't know what I did to upset her.

Why did she suddenly distance herself from me?

My gosh.

You haven't changed.

You never listen to me, do you? Not then, and not now.

CHICKEN GIBLET STEW

Oh, is it this restaurant? But why'd you come here at this hour?

I accidentally took something earlier today, so I came to return it.

Why did you come here during the day?

You don't usually work outside the office.

Well…

I took half a day off to help someone.

You barely have enough time to even meet like this.

I can't believe you took time off. Who was it?

A relative.

My great-aunt asked me to look after her place for a while.

But I accidentally took the restroom key with me.

This is your great-aunt's restaurant?

I think I've heard of this place before.

Thanks so much for the ride.

Take care. See you.

Bye.

AESIM-DONG REDEVELOPMENT PROMOTION COMMITTEE

Jeez, that felt like an interrogation.

Why did I pretend that she's my great-aunt of all things?

Whatever. I won't see her again anyway.

Why was she looking at me like that? I keep thinking about her.

I just feel guilty. That's all.

I'm just feeling guilty about that whistleblowing case.

Why are you by yourself? Did Mi-ji run away already?

-Take that back and hurry up. -Fine.

Words have power.

It's fine. Just hurry up and go clean the storage room.

I'm going to leave after I help you move this.

Move aside.

What's this?

What the heck? When did you organize all this?

I know, right?

Have you finally pulled yourself together, Se-jin?

I didn't mean cleaning, you know?

You're dodging the issue.

But you just leave me hanging and judge me however you like.

It's like playing with a bug,

pulling off its legs just to see how long it lasts.

You really find that fun? Why are you so cruel?

How could you treat someone like that?

I'm sorry for the surprise call.

I want to introduce someone to you.

Introduce someone?

Here he comes. Over here.

You've seen him on TV, right?

Meet Mr. Yoon Ji-sang, Wongeun's one and only humanist lawyer.

Oh, come on.

I've heard a lot about you. My name is Yoon Ji-sang.

Hello.

My name is Lee Ho-su.

I heard that you're good at your job.

But since you're a junior Chung-gu cares about,

I thought you weren't interested in public interest cases.

You know how much he hates those cases.

So, how long have you been interested in our team?

What is it?

Why are you doing this to me, sir?

Why are you suddenly telling me to go to another team?

It may feel out of the blue, but Mr. Yoon is a really great guy.

It's hard to stay true to your principles and still be good at your job.

And in terms of that field, he's way--

Mr. Lee.

Whenever you see someone weak, powerless, or pitiful…

you can never turn a blind eye.

Given your tendency to prioritize protecting the weak over your team,

isn't the Corporate Social Responsibility Team a better fit for you?

I don't want to go to another team.

Why not?

Because other people don't have a disability like I do?

Pardon?

You know…

I thought you wanted to become stronger.

And I thought that was what made you like me,

not the disability or your workaholic tendency.

But after what happened recently, I realized something.

I wanted to keep you by my side because of your strengths,

but you were by my side because of my weakness.

However, I absolutely hate that.

Is that…

so terrible?

I think what you perceive as your weakness…

is what makes you stronger and special.

I'm drawn to you because I see your vulnerability,

and I admire you even more because of that weakness.

Is that so terrible?

Chairman Choi's victim…

You helped him, didn't you? Why did you do that?

I didn't help him. I just told him the rules.

It's unfair to throw someone into the ring

when they don't even know how to put on gloves or a mouthguard.

I believed we could win without going to such lengths.

But you can't just blindside me without saying a word.

Is that your definition of a professional?

No matter what excuse you give to justify your actions,

it's still a breach of trust to the company

and a betrayal to me.

I'm sorry.

I regret acting alone without discussing it with you.

Make a decision now.

Are you certain that you want to continue working with me?

Yes, sir.

I'm supposed to have a drink with Chairman Choi later.

What do you say?

Would you like to join this time?

LAND ACQUISITION BUSINESS PROPOSAL

You look tired. How's work going?

I'm trying my best, sir.

Don't push yourself too hard.

By the way, how about a meeting with the landowner next week?

Pardon?

-Next week? -Yes.

Find out which day works best for her and bring her next week.

I know you've been working hard, so that wouldn't be a hard ask, right?

Still, next week is a bit--

I told them that the schedule is too tight,

but the General Affairs Team keep hounding me about the site issue.

They're concerned about their performance too.

This performance review is really important.

I trust that you'll bring her in next week.

Pardon? But…

Sir…

How am I supposed to bring her to the office

when she told me not to even come to her restaurant?

I wonder if they'd take pity on me if a bus grazes me.

Maybe they'd at least postpone the meeting until I'm discharged.

Excuse me.

Are you okay?

Who? Me?

Yes.

I guess so.

What was that about? Did he hear what I said?

Did I look that miserable?

Why is she calling?

PARK JI-YUN

Are you for real?

-Hello? -Are you busy, Mi-rae?

-Can you talk right now? -I'm in the middle of work. What is it?

What's going on?

You didn't see my text?

I'm on my way to your great-aunt's restaurant.

What? Why are you going there?

Our next season's theme is retro.

And last time I saw it, her restaurant looked like the perfect fit.

You can't go there!

She hates her restaurant getting loud and busy.

She really hates it.

We're not like a foodie program, though.

If things go well, we might even partner with her…

No, please don't. She might throw salt at you.

She literally throws salt when a stranger visits her.

What? Do you think she'd still do that when I'm your friend?

It's okay. I'll try talking to her.

Hold on. I'll ask her about this later, so--

I'm already on my way.

What?

I'm getting an incoming call.

-Wait, Ji-yun. -I'll call you later.

Hello? Ji-yun! Hey!

What? Oh no!

Taxi!

There's traffic.

I ACCIDENTALLY TOOK THE RESTROOM KEY

I LEFT IT AT THE CONVENIENCE STORE I'M VERY SORRY

Ok-hui!

Mi-ji must take after you.

Why do you walk so fast?

What is it? I need to hurry up and go.

-What? -Your mother eats porridge, right?

I made abalone rice porridge.

There should be enough for you and Mi-ji too.

Hey!

I don't need it. Go give it to your mother.

Hey, my mother passed away.

I said those things because I have my own regrets.

I couldn't be there for her final moments.

Hey…

You know, I…

You didn't know.

I said things without knowing your situation either, so we're even.

You brat…

How did I not know that your mother had passed away

when we've been neighbors for ten years?

I know, right? We never speak about things like that.

You should've told me that something like that had happened.

You always make me feel like the bad guy.

Jeez, just take this. We always fight if we talk for too long.

You took that, so we're even.

Hey!

Oh dear.

What took you so long?

I told you that I need to go before dinner.

Okay, I got it.

Since when are you so punctual?

You're already late, so eat some abalone rice porridge before you go.

I told you that I'm late. Grandma, I'll see you later.

Hey, Mi-ji! Eat this before you go!

What's up with her?

Jeez.

Isn't she acting a bit strange these days?

Oh no!

I'll just get out here, sir.

Damn it!

Damn it!

Ji-yun!

I can't believe this!

What in the world?

Wait! Stop!

Wait a second. You and I should go over there…

What are you doing here? Weren't you working?

Hold on. I…

Wait. First…

Talk with me first.

-Okay, let's go in first and then-- -No!

Let's go over there

-and talk first… -What's wrong with you?

What are you two doing in front of my restaurant?

-Are you the owner, ma'am? -Ji-yun.

-I am. -Hello, ma'am.

I've been wanting to meet you for a while.

Mi-rae told me that you're her great-aunt, so I came here to meet you. I apologize.

My name is Park Ji-yun. I'm a friend of Mi-rae.

I guess I should've contacted you before coming here.

Mi-rae told me that her great-aunt doesn't like unexpected visitors.

But I wanted to talk to you in person.

She said that?

That her great-aunt doesn't like people just dropping by?

Where did you hide the money?

Where's the money? Where is it?

You take responsibility and put that money back, okay?

If you can't, call the police right now.

What do you think you're doing?

Who are you?

Get up.

What the hell?

I'm sorry I came too late.

It's okay.

You're right about one thing…

and wrong about another.

I am her great-aunt.

But I don't hate people dropping by.

Since you're my great-niece's friend, come back another time.

Really?

Thank you.

Ma'am…

Why did you do that?

Shouldn't I be asking you that?

I'm sorry.

I didn't mean to lie--

It's fine.

I lied for my sake too.

Whenever a lie comes to light,

everyone feels awful,

regardless of whose lie it is.

Just think of it as payment for that cleaning you did.

I doubt that you came here to introduce your friend to me.

What did your company tell you to do this time?

Well…

They told me to ask you something.

But I really had no intention of coming back here.

I was just going to kill some time outside and then go, but my friend--

So?

What did they want you to ask?

The company wants to meet with you,

so they told me to ask you when you're available.

I'll make sure to tell them that you refused,

so don't worry about it--

Tell them next Friday afternoon.

Pardon?

I say that I hate the company for hiding behind a kid

when I feel like I'm doing the same thing.

If I turned you away, what good would that do?

It's better that I tell the company myself.

Ma'am.

I'm not going there to sell my land. I'm going to lodge a complaint.

That's more than enough for me.

Thank you so much. Thank you, ma'am.

Why? She refused to open up when I was trying to get on her good side,

so why has she opened up now?

Why are you just standing there?

Hurry up and put the restroom key back.

The restroom key?

I…

I put a note on your door. You didn't see it?

A note?

What note?

I wrote that I left it at the convenience store…

I'll go get it right away.

You came just in time for dinner.

You haven't eaten yet, right?

I…

I ate.

So you were late because you were eating.

It's okay. I get it.

You should go eat. I'll tidy up here.

You know…

About that chair…

It belonged to my late grandfather.

Even after I bought him an expensive one, he kept patching up the old one

and he'd only rest in that chair.

I had no idea, so last time…

I didn't know either until it was gone.

The chair, the manual truck…

Even this godforsaken strawberry farm…

When my grandfather was alive, I insisted that he throw it all away.

But I regret that now, and I can't throw it away.

I tend to do that.

I'm the type to make hasty judgments, only to regret them later.

So…

I'm sorry for what I said so thoughtlessly last time.

And thank you for coming back.

If I hadn't said this to you, I'd have regretted it.

I was going to tell you this last time.

I just didn't know where to begin…

I haven't eaten yet.

What a coincidence!

I made enough for two people by accident.

When someone shows themselves being weak, pathetic, and clumsy,

people should get disappointed and turn away from them.

So why don't I?

What took you so long?

I don't serve solo diners.

I'm sorry.

I…

I'm sorry it took me so long to visit you.

I'm late.

-I'm sorry that this is all I have. -My goodness. Thank you.

Ma'am, this isn't much, but…

My goodness. You didn't have to.

I'm just happy that you came.

I can't accept this. By the way, have you eaten dinner?

It's okay.

No, I'll cook something for you right away.

-Just wait a little, okay? My gosh. -Yes, ma'am.

I've never seen that side of her.

I guess in life, there are just moments like this.

Moments where doors to people's hearts just open without reason.

What are you doing here?

Did you cut a new set of keys or something?

Just wait a little. I'll go make a single serving right away.

Yes, ma'am.

A single serving.

What are you doing here? I thought you said you'd never come.

You were going on about a conflict of interest.

There's no conflict of interest now.

I quit my job.

What?

I can do anything I want now.

That's why I'm going to help you.

I'll help you.

You take longer and longer every day.

I waited ages for you.

YU MI-JI

Why do you seem so down now?

I think the firm I quit was the best I could ever achieve.

That won't do. Let's go. There has to be something you enjoy.

Why are you being so nice to me?

Have you had a chance to check this month's payment?

Is something going on with Mi-rae?

Is it okay to use Mi-rae's money, then?

So work comes before Grandma now?

Is it as easy as you thought?

Is the reunion you mentioned this weekend?

I didn't tell her on purpose.

I'll be there too. If I don't go, they'll say whatever they want.

"Mi-rae this" and "Mi-rae that."

See you there.

Subtitle translation by Jane Jung