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(in this drama are fictitious.)

(Episode 11)

(Temporarily Closed)

You think Seon Ho is a victim, don't you?

What are you saying?

Do you think Seon Ho is just an innocent victim of...

school violence, and he did nothing wrong?

Excuse me.

Seon Ho was a two-faced kid.

What is this about?

Listen carefully!

Seon Ho was not a victim...

but an assailant!

He wasn't some victim who was treated unfairly.

He was a monstrous assailant!

An assailant?

What are you talking about?

Do you know what your son did to my daughter?

What are you saying he did?

Seon Ho ruined my daughter's life.

He killed Da Hee.

What?

Ms. Choi. What are you saying...

Why do you think she can't go to school?

Why does she live like a zombie?

After what your son did to her,

she lives only because she can't die.

She's alive, but she doesn't live.

You feel wronged?

You're victims?

What did he do?

What are you saying Seon Ho did?

Honey, wait.

Ms. Choi, are you saying that Seon Ho...

did something dreadful to Da Hee?

- Get out of here. - Yes.

- Stop. - Your son...

sexually assaulted my daughter.

Something isn't right.

You reap what you sow.

When I heard that Seon Ho was in a coma,

do you know how satisfied I felt?

What?

I felt satisfied.

I hated him enough to want to shred him to pieces.

So I cursed him every night hoping he'll live in agony...

and that he'll never be able to wake up.

I thought he had a conscience.

I'd considered him an animal,

but maybe he was human after all.

But still, I will never forgive him.

You must be mistaken.

Seon Ho would never do that.

You're the ones who are mistaken.

Mr. Jung.

My daughter was so scared,

she lost her speech and has a panic disorder.

She never answered any of our questions,

but only told the truth once she heard Seon Ho was in a coma.

Why are you telling us this now?

We contacted you before.

Why did you keep quiet?

Should we have told the whole world that...

our daughter's life is over?

- But... - What would people think...

if they knew what happened to her?

They'd pretend to pity her,

but inside, they'd mock and ridicule...

She's our only child.

Okay?

I can't let her live with a scarlet letter.

If you hadn't acted like the innocent victims,

we'd have kept this secret forever.

Your son's practically dead anyway.

He can't be punished.

It would be like killing our daughter twice.

Even though we feel wronged, we decided to let it go.

Why do you keep agitating us?

No, no... No.

It won't be true.

You blame other kids for murder just fine.

You're shameless and have no conscience.

That's why your son's so evil.

Ms. Choi.

Do you know why Seon Ho wanted to die without a note?

Because of what he did.

He didn't have the courage to confess.

So he made a cowardly choice, okay?

Please let us see Da Hee.

I need to hear it from her.

Do you know how hard I'm trying to hold back?

I want to kill you all!

I want to tell the whole world...

how dirty and evil your son is.

But I'm holding back for Da Hee's sake.

Because she should survive.

I'm holding back because she must live on.

We don't want to harass Da Hee.

- We must check the facts... - Shut it.

Leave.

You found out what you wanted to know so badly.

Don't let us see you again.

Seon Ho came to see Da Hee with flowers.

If he'd done something that dreadful,

how could he have done that?

That's what is so terrifying.

My daughter's too scared of Seon Ho to go to school.

So how dare he come to see her?

Is that human?

When was Da Hee assaulted?

Why do you want to know?

You people made her even worse.

Since she met your daughter,

she hasn't spoken!

Did she stop...

going to school immediately after?

Yes!

Get lost before I kill you both.

I'll let it go as if your son got what was coming.

Don't show up again.

Honey.

Pay the price for raising a monster.

Stop talking about finding out the truth...

and pay for it forever.

Stop the car.

No, honey.

Seon Ho would never do that.

Something is wrong.

You know Seon Ho well.

(Confusion)

Ms. Seo.

It's been a while.

Yes.

Did you read the comments?

How could Seon Ho's parents let a sex offender write an article?

The parents are in an uproar.

They're complaining that the students can't concentrate.

Shouldn't...

the foundation and school come up with a solution?

A solution?

Sue them for defamation.

Your husband must have connections with the press.

He should make sure it doesn't happen again.

It's none of my business.

You're wrong.

To be honest, the article targeted your son and husband.

The reporter even suggested Seon Ho didn't commit suicide.

I think you shouldn't just stand idly by.

What does that mean?

What?

Are you saying that Joon Seok pushed Seon Ho?

No. No, that's not what I meant.

Thanks for your concern,

but please watch what you say.

It wasn't Joon Seok who caused the problem.

It was the kids who assaulted Seon Ho.

The School Violence Committee...

- ruled that... - Mom.

Hey.

Did you read the online comments?

Yes.

My classmates are talking about how the reporter is a sex offender.

That he's trash.

Say you sexually assaulted and threatened Da Hee.

Tell the adults everything.

I don't get it.

How can he be a reporter?

His company must know.

He was acquitted.

He must've done something if he got sued.

What's wrong, Mom?

Tell me everything you're hiding from me.

- What do you mean? - I found...

a girl's lipstick in your desk drawer.

Whose is that?

- You went through my drawer? - Answer me.

Whose is it?

- What's the matter? - I'm asking you a question.

- I don't know. - How could you not know?

I found it in my room so I just put it in my drawer.

Why was it in your room?

How would I know?

Please be honest with me.

You don't trust anything I say.

Are you serious?

We can't let him find out about the recording file...

and the fact that we heard it.

If Joon Seok finds out, he'll get swayed.

He'll break down.

Then things will get out of hand.

If Joon Seok breaks down,

everything will be over.

I'll just walk home.

Joon Seok.

Joon Seok.

Okay.

I won't ask any more questions. Get in the car.

Being around you makes me feel suffocated!

Joon Seok!

They met Da Hee's parents?

Yes.

I couldn't hear their conversation,

but Seon Ho's parents seemed shocked.

Where did they go after that?

Home?

They went home?

Do you have someone tailing Da Hee's family?

Keep an eye on them.

What's going on?

(Da Hee)

The number you called does not exist.

Please check and call again.

Are you saying Da Hee's parents...

told In Ha about what happened?

I don't think that's what happened.

But there's no other reason for Da Hee's parents to meet In Ha.

Then they would've gone to the police station.

Or they would've visited us.

Maybe they told them...

the reason why Seon Ho wanted to meet Joon Seok that night.

We're the only ones who know about that.

Shin Dae Gil hasn't told anyone either.

What if Da Hee knows?

Seon Ho said he heard it from Da Hee.

Will you please stick to one thing?

You're the one who chose this path.

It wasn't me or Joon Seok. It was you.

If I could turn back time,

I would've chosen differently.

Did you make it seem like suicide...

because you actually thought it was an accident?

Yes.

No.

Even if it wasn't an accident, you would've done the same thing.

Do you think Seon Ho's mom would've been different?

It's a mother's instinct to protect her child.

Get rid of your guilty conscience...

and stop making excuses.

Just stick to your instinct.

Do you think my decision...

was really the best choice for Joon Seok?

Do you really think...

what we're doing right now...

is for his best?

You really are a true hypocrite.

I know you despise me.

But in my eyes,

you're the hypocrite.

You're not the ghost.

The ones who look down on you...

and disrespect you just because you're weak are the ghosts.

Don't give in.

Don't ever give in.

Don't give in.

Don't ever give in, Seon Ho.

People are even badmouthing the reporter...

on the comments of the online petition.

What are we going to do?

I'm relieved that they're not badmouthing us,

but it's still a little upsetting.

The reporter must feel really upset as well.

Probably.

But the truth will be revealed soon so it's all fine.

Da Hee's mom asked my parents if she could meet them.

Da Hee must've told her what she knows.

Why do you think she changed her mind?

I mean, her mom was really scary.

You're right.

Maybe there was a misunderstanding.

- Auntie. - Hey, you're here.

She's my aunt. This is Dong Hee.

Hello.

I've always wanted to meet you.

Is it okay if I give you a hug?

How warm.

What are you doing? She's all flustered.

I just wanted to thank her.

Did I fluster you?

You have a pretty smile.

Did you have dinner?

No, I'm starving.

Let's go and eat. It's on me.

Let's have galbi.

Okay.

Let's fill ourselves up with galbi.

(Mr. Lee)

What is it?

What you said over the phone kept bothering me.

So I dropped by the bakery,

but you closed pretty early today.

Because I criticized you for taking the vice-principal's side?

No, I didn't mind that.

But what he said about Reporter Choi at the parent committee...

Did you have dinner?

No, not yet.

What?

Yes, I know.

Okay, I'll see you there.

That's good.

No, we're okay.

Okay.

But what did Da Hee's parents say?

I was so curious that I wanted to call, but I held back.

I'll tell you later.

It's not something to talk about over the phone.

I think she's tired.

You should talk to her next time.

I hated him enough to want to shred him to pieces.

So I cursed him every night hoping he'll live in agony...

and that he'll never be able to wake up.

Joon Ha.

(Charcoal grilled beef ribs)

Did you just get here?

Let's go inside.

Are Seon Ho's parents doing okay?

Would you be okay if you were them?

People are saying they paid a reporter...

who was once a rapist just so they could get more settlement money.

It's absurder the more I think about it.

The school should be protecting the victim.

But they gathered the parents and instigated them with false news.

I really wonder what the kids will learn from this.

I'm sorry.

I tried to participate in the parent committee.

But the vice-principal was very stubborn.

I'm afraid I can't be of help.

What?

Why do you look at me like that?

Now that I look at you,

you have double eyelids.

What?

Let's go in. They're waiting for us.

Who's waiting?

Why aren't you eating?

I will.

Relax. It's on me.

No, I'll pay.

This is an all-you-can-eat buffet. Don't worry.

Do you like it?

Yes, it's good.

Have more.

Go ahead and eat. You will need it to gain strength.

We're supposed to fight with the whole nation.

I know.

They're posting mean comments when they don't know anything.

It upsets me.

I'm sorry.

I should have done my job well.

But I couldn't.

And you too, Dong Hee.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

It's fine. You stood up for Dong Hee.

She told me...

it was nice to have someone on her side.

Of course. That one person matters.

It only takes one person to change history.

So let's enjoy our meal and cheer up.

- Yes. - Yes.

But I miss my brother.

He loved this place.

Seon Ho did?

Yes.

Why are you looking at me like that?

What do you mean?

You're looking at me like I'm an abandoned dog.

No, I wasn't!

How do you compare a person to an abandoned dog?

I think dogs are better than people.

They don't lie to you or betray you.

You have a point.

But people are more beautiful than flowers.

That depends on the person.

I'm eating my brother's share today.

Sure.

Eat Seon Ho's share too and cheer up.

Of course.

(Mr. Park)

Hello?

Yes.

I'm sorry for calling you all of a sudden.

But I'd like to meet you.

Yes.

I'll go wherever suits you.

Yes. I'll get going then.

Moo Jin wants to see you now?

Yes.

Why are you meeting the homeroom teacher?

I need to check something.

You're not...

going to tell him what we heard today, right?

I will, if necessary.

No, don't tell him.

Da Hee's parents didn't want people to find out about it.

I believe in Seon Ho.

He's kinder than anybody else.

He wouldn't have done it.

I can't believe what I heard either.

But...

why would Da Hee...

lie about something like that? For what?

I'm trying to find that out.

The reason why Da Hee is lying.

What if it's true?

What if the story is true?

What will you do then?

What if it's true?

What if the story is true?

What will you do then?

I believe it's not true.

But if it were,

I'll have to admit it.

No.

No.

No, honey. No!

Whether it's true or false, don't tell him!

Da Hee's parents said they were not going to talk about it!

Let's just forget about it.

- We never heard the story, okay? - Honey.

What if it was true, and the words got out?

Whether it's true or not, people will...

treat our Seon Ho...

like he's a criminal.

That's going to happen real quick.

Don't meet him, you hear me?

Let's pretend we never heard the story.

Then how are we different from them?

They keep all those dirty secrets...

with no regard to the truth...

just to protect their children.

How are we different from them?

You and I...

promised to find the truth.

If we stop now...

because it wasn't what we expected,

we're being just like them.

I don't care if we become just like them!

With my baby lying in the hospital,

I can't let him be treated like a criminal!

You believe in Seon Ho.

You believe in him more than anyone else.

What is the use of me believing in him?

I don't care if you criticize me or not.

I'm going to forget about it.

I'm going to pretend I never heard about it.

I'm back.

Where have you been?

My friend's house.

Prepare to go study abroad.

Study abroad?

I decided to send you to England.

Your aunt is over there so it won't be too hard.

Is this because of Seon Ho?

I've been thinking about this for a long time.

This country is too small for you.

You need to compete with better students out there.

It'll broaden your insight...

and climb higher.

Did you tell him to send me away?

Because you don't want to see me?

That's not it.

Your mom is coming with you.

I'll go by myself.

Joon Seok.

My aunt is there.

Mom doesn't have to come along.

We'll decide that later.

Don't tell anyone about this until you actually leave.

I don't want people to misunderstand.

Sure.

Let him go.

It's about time he grew up out of his mom's arms.

You're going to send him alone?

You're being weak, and it's making him weak too.

Maybe it's better for him to go there alone.

Joon Seok needs me.

Then stop confusing him.

Act coherently.

The day Da Hee stopped coming to school?

When did she stop coming to school?

Does that have something to do with Seon Ho?

It's a touchy subject. So I can't tell you now.

- I'm sorry. - Don't be.

I don't remember the exact date,

but I think it was around mid-September.

Mid-September?

Yes. I think Da Hee missed school...

a few days before the Chuseok holiday.

And then after Chuseok,

Ms. Choi said Da Hee would take time off.

Did you not see her after she missed school then?

Ms. Choi said Da Hee had a severe panic disorder...

and couldn't meet other people.

I see.

To be honest, what perplexed me was,

until the day before...

she missed school, Da Hee didn't show any such symptoms.

You want the exact date, don't you?

Yes. I'd like to know the date Da Hee missed school.

I'll check and call you tomorrow.

- Thank you. - It's nothing.

The online comments...

are tough, aren't they?

So much has happened that...

my heart has grown callused.

I find I'm not too bothered about the small things.

To be honest, when I see Seon Ho in bed,

everything else seems so trivial.

If only he were to wake up,

if only I could hear his voice,

whatever other's say,

whatever the truth may be,

I think I can deal with it.

It all happened because I was lacking.

Seon Ho's incident...

made me see what a useless human being and teacher I am.

I learned so much about myself.

Rather than worry about the students,

I worried about...

how to do the paperwork more efficiently.

Am I...

a teacher or a school administrator?

Sometimes even I don't know who I am...

or what I do.

I had no idea.

How many people do you think know who they are?

Don't blame yourself too much.

I know you're trying hard to help.

Take care then.

I'll give you a call.

Oh, right.

I'm not sure if you heard.

The vice-principal found out that...

Dong Hee met Seon Ho.

How did he find out?

The foundation director has connections with the police.

I think that's how he knows.

I never told anyone.

Hey. Was it you?

Me what?

Who did you tell about Han Dong Hee?

Who's Han Dong Hee?

Oh, the kid in Park Seon Ho's class?

I didn't tell anyone.

Tell the truth!

Only us two knew.

Who was it if it wasn't us?

Oh, Detective Kang from the Women and Teenager Unit...

asked if I'd heard anything about Park Seon Ho.

What's the matter?

From now on, don't tell anyone anything about Park Seon Ho.

Why not?

We should share information with the Women and Teenager Unit.

Don't do what I say not to!

What?

Let's share information.

You wrote your article.

Share information with the press.

Not Oh Jin Pyo.

He's trash.

Goodness knows what he'll do.

Does the commissioner want you to close the case?

Did you read the comments?

You made things worse for Seon Ho's parents.

Oh Jin Pyo used his connections to spread fake news.

You have a grudge against him, don't you?

Justice and truth?

You just want to ruin Oh Jin Pyo.

You think his son is guilty, don't you?

Listen carefully.

If you go after him without proof,

he'll bring you down.

See? Fake news covered up the real news.

Reporters must report.

You're not the only reporter.

If you cared for Seon Ho's family,

you should've given the story away.

What for? I'm innocent.

Why give him an excuse?

Whether it's fake news or not,

once it's out, people won't see the truth.

That's what you did.

You should've investigated better in the first place.

You gave them time to come up with...

a story and destroy evidence.

You don't deserve to make excuses.

I'm trying to eat here.

Listen.

Each officer...

has to care for 450 civilians.

Of all the cases we get each day,

each officer has to take on 12.

Five officers get hurt a day...

and one officer dies on duty each month.

We don't speak because we can't.

It's because we have no time to.

You speak just fine.

Are you trying to pick a fight?

The reporter is right.

It's true our initial investigation was flawed.

What's gotten into you? You're scaring me.

Like you said, most of the evidence is gone...

and there's no witness.

The victim can't testify.

It's a tough case to crack.

That's what I'm saying.

Creating an issue won't get us a warrant.

So act with caution.

Or you might just cause Seon Ho's family more harm.

Then how are we different from them?

[VIU Ver] jTBC E11 'Beautiful World' "Confusion" -♥ Ruo Xi ♥-

Mom.

Why are you in the dark?

Hello.

What did Da Hee's mom say?

Did Da Hee tell?

What's the secret?

Did you have dinner?

Aunt bought me galbi.

What did Ms. Choi say?

What?

Did she call you to complain that I met Da Hee?

No.

Then why won't you tell me?

Go and shower.

Was it not about Joon Seok?

- It wasn't. - Really?

I thought I'd be able to rip off his mask this time.

I'm disappointed.

Soo Ho.

Why do you think Da Hee's secret...

has something to do with Joon Seok?

It's obvious.

Seon Ho visited Da Hee that day...

and called her three times.

If Seon Ho met Joon Seok,

it would've been about Da Hee.

Seon Ho could've visited and called Da Hee...

because he liked her a lot.

Don't you know Seon Ho?

He's so sweet he'd never be able to bother someone he likes.

He wouldn't keep calling if she said it bothered her.

There must've been another reason that he had to keep calling.

That's why he met Joon Seok.

How can you be so sure?

You said that...

how we spend each day accumulates...

to make the person we are today.

Seon Ho was like that each day.

He was stupidly sweet...

and stupidly put up with everything.

He'd never do what Da Hee didn't like.

He can't.

Mom.

What?

Why are you standing there?

It's nothing.

Thank you.

For what?

Mr. Park.

Thank you.

What brings you here?

I'm here to check if you're working hard.

Did you eat?

Mr. Park, did you starve a lot...

back when you were young?

What?

You ask me if I ate every time you see me.

Did I?

Don't mind the comments.

It's nothing.

They're just relieving their stress by badmouthing other people.

I can't believe you're consoling me.

What a surprise.

Did Dong Hee tell you anything?

What?

The vice-principal must've said some harsh things to her.

That?

It's okay.

What are you talking about? I'm sure you're upset and angry.

That's what schools are like.

Hearing you say that upsets me even more.

I'm only saying that...

because you're no longer at school anymore.

You really know how to control my feelings.

Dong Hee...

is a lot brighter these days. She also talks a lot.

- Really? - Yes.

Soo Ho is always on her side...

as well as her homeroom teacher.

She's become so bold.

She even started talking back to me.

That's the best thing I heard today.

Don't worry about us.

And we still have a lot of side dishes left.

So you don't need to give us any.

You're still up.

Why are you standing here like this?

I wonder...

how I got so lucky...

to be able to marry a guy like you.

I must've been out of my mind.

You're already going through a lot.

But I only made it worse.

I'm sorry for behaving so shamelessly.

It's okay. It's fine.

Humans...

are so weak.

We're extremely weak.

I found myself feeling differently...

once I was put in a different situation.

Eun Joo and all the other parents...

must've felt the same way.

It helped me understand them a little.

I won't give up.

Even if the truth...

turns out to be something we don't want,

I won't try to avoid it.

Let's trust Seon Ho.

Seon Ho would never do something like that.

You can never...

be sure of anything.

We can't guarantee...

that Seon Ho would never do anything bad.

But he still wouldn't have done that.

I'm not saying I don't trust him.

I also trust him.

But...

the truth might be different...

from what we believe.

But I'm saying I still won't give up.

The truth...

isn't about what I want to find and see.

Even if we have to face a scary and frightening truth,

I'll confront it instead of running away.

Despite what kind of person Seon Ho may be,

what doesn't change is that we still love him.

So I can bear it all.

I'm so grateful...

that I'm not alone...

and that you're by my side.

If it weren't for you,

I wouldn't have been able to stay so strong.

Thank you, honey.

Thank you.

Being around you makes me feel suffocated!

You're the one who chose this path.

It wasn't me or Joon Seok. It was you.

What are you doing?

Eun Joo.

I need to get rid of it. I have to erase it.

Then no one will find out. No one.

Did you drink?

Mind your own business.

Get to your senses.

I chose to do this. It's all my fault.

So it'll all be over once I get rid of it.

No one will find out.

You should take a shower.

Don't tell me what to do!

I'm your wife.

I'm not a doll that exists to make you look good.

How much more of a wreck are you going to become?

I'm already a wreck.

It can't get worse than this.

Ever since we got married,

I did everything you wanted me to do.

Since you didn't like it when I met my friends,

I stopped going to alumni meetings.

Since you said it's vulgar to be too talkative,

I pretended to be all classy and elegant...

and acted all noble.

I dressed up in nice clothes...

to pick up Joon Seok from his academy.

That was all I did throughout the entire day.

Stop your drunken frenzy.

Who were you with...

that day?

I know all your business trips...

are just a lie.

But I don't care.

I have no interest...

in who you date.

Cut the nonsense.

Honey.

How...

How can you be so nonchalant?

How can you live...

like nothing ever happened?

It's all your doing.

You're right.

Everything is my fault.

Neither you nor Joon Seok did anything wrong.

I messed everything up. So...

I just have to fix this. That's it.

We just have to turn back the clock.

I'm warning you again.

Do not ever...

try to bring me down with you.

It's a beautiful day with lots of sunshine.

It looks like everything is glittering.

You can feel it too, right?

My son.

Be strong today too.

I will also...

stay strong.

- Dad. - What?

I don't have time to eat breakfast.

- Why? - I have a cleaning duty today.

Just have a bite. I'll give you a ride.

- I don't have time for a bite. - Wait.

Put the rice in the soup and take just a couple of bites.

Okay?

- Don't study on empty stomach. - I really don't have time.

- Come on. - Gosh.

You're becoming more like Mom every day.

- Here you go. - Hot!

It's so hot. Water, please!

Here's water.

- I need to go now. - I'll give you a ride.

I can just run. Bye!

- Be careful! - Okay.

- Fight on! - Fight on!

(Mr. Lee)

Hi, Mr. Lee.

I checked on what you said yesterday.

Da Hee missed school on September 20th.

She stopped coming to school from that day...

and filed a request for time off a week after.

September 20th?

Thank you.

I'll get in touch again.

September 20th...

What do you guys want?

What do you guys want?

You are such a backstabber.

We know you badmouthed Joon Seok behind his back.

It's not like I was lying.

Don't even try.

Go rat me out to the teacher that I hit you.

No one will believe you though.

There's no evidence.

I'll kill you if you pull that kind of trick again.

You don't believe me? Try me.

(Lee Gi Chan)

What a loser.

Sorry.

What?

What a loser.

Let's play the Avengers game soon, all right?

I was so worried that something might have happened to Gi Chan.

- Where was he? - He was at an internet cafe.

He has to unwind somehow.

This Seon Ho thing is killing me.

You know that's not true.

Why would you blame Seon Ho and his family?

They even published that article.

It's stressing Gi Chan out.

What's the big deal?

Seon Ho is in a coma.

Whose side are you on?

I'm not taking anyone's side.

Anyway, it's all over.

Their appeal for a retrial was rejected.

What are you talking about?

They got rejected?

Didn't you get the mail?

It came to my house.

(Motion for Retrial)

(Your request has been denied.)

We can all sleep peacefully now that the appeal has been denied.

Why do I say this?

Had it gotten approved, we'd have had tons of work.

Just thinking about it gives me a headache.

But considering how the circumstances have changed...

I think it should have been granted.

Do you think a retrial would have made any difference?

Nothing would have changed.

Whether they have a retrial or not,

they should find out the truth.

Goodness, you make me laugh.

He's right though.

Also, you laugh because you have a twisted sense of humor.

What? Ouch.

Mr. Lee.

Yes?

You heard their appeal was rejected, right?

I did.

Remember the voluntary work order that got suspended?

Proceed with it tomorrow.

Do we have two days left?

Yes.

Park Seon Ho's case is closed for good.

I want everyone to resume normalcy...

and try to create a good studying atmosphere for students.

Senior class homeroom teachers contact the parents...

and let them know that the appeal has been denied.

So they can put their minds at ease.

Understood, sir.

Also, don't even answer the reporters' calls.

That's our school policy.

Could you sigh louder?

- Excuse me? - You should be happier than...

anyone that the appeal's denied.

Why are you sighing like that?

How could you not have an ounce of affection for your students?

What are you doing here again?

You wouldn't answer my calls. I know it's rude, but I had to come.

I have nothing more to say to you. Please leave.

Let me ask you just one more thing, please.

I don't want to humiliate you in front of other people. Just go.

When did it happen exactly?

Aren't you ashamed of yourself?

How can you be so brazen?

I have no way to confirm it with my son.

You know how he is right now.

It seems like you are still denying.

Between fathers, don't be like this.

We should at least confirm he really did it.

Why do you keep bringing it up when we just want to bury it?

If we just bury this,

I feel like I'd be doing injustice to my son.

If you keep being so brazen,

I'll have no choice but to report you to the cops.

You can do that if you want.

I'm not trying to avoid any responsibilities.

If I need to take responsibility,

I'm fully ready to do so regardless of what that may be.

Please, sir.

It was September 19.

It was my daughter's birthday.

Hello.

Do you remember me?

Of course. Is Soo Ho doing well?

It didn't seem like he was on his way to apologize.

He rather seemed a little excited...

as if he couldn't wait.

That's what it looked like.

- Really? - Yes.

I'm more bothered by the look he had on his face...

when he passed by this place a little later.

Why exactly?

He seemed really dark.

At first, I thought maybe...

he didn't get to see her or he got rejected.

But now that I think back,

it seemed as though he was really shocked.

Shocked?

Yes, but then again, he could've been because he got rejected.

No.

According to her, she didn't meet Seon Ho that day.

Then why did he still have the flower bouquet?

He never met her so he never got to give it to her.

He went there to visit his sick friend.

So he could've just given it to the security guard or...

She doesn't live in an apartment.

Then he could've just left it on their doorstep.

And I don't think he would've looked so down...

just because he didn't get to see her.

Wait.

Here. It's a gift.

Hey, did you meet him?

September 19?

Yes.

It was Da Hee's birthday.

I just checked with the academy,

and there were no classes on September 19.

I can't really remember anything at the moment.

It was quite a long time ago.

I'll look through my diary and see if I can remember anything.

Okay, bye.

Birthday?

Why did you bring it back?

Didn't you say it's your friend's birthday?

She had to go meet someone. So I didn't get to meet her.

But didn't you guys agree to meet?

Something more important must've come up.

What kind of friend is that?

Previous engagements should come first.

It's okay. But...

what should we do with this?

We can't sell it because you already took it.

We can eat it instead.

I'm sorry.

Gosh, there's no need to be sorry.

Are you going to go home?

I'm going to go to the library.

I have to return a book, and there's a book I want to borrow.

Hello.

What brings you here all of a sudden?

We were nearby,

and we thought we'd drop by to return your dashcam.

As we expected,

we didn't find anything special on your dashcam.

I see.

Can we sit down for a moment?

I need to go outside right now.

Since you're busy,

let me ask you one thing really quickly.

We checked the nearby CCTVs,

and we noticed that there was a 30-minute gap.

What do you mean?

You told us that you came straight home from school that day, right?

Yes.

It only takes 10 minutes from the school to your house.

But it took you 45 minutes to get home...

which means there was a 35-minute gap to be exact.

Can you please explain to us where you were?

Normally, you need to know the password to check.

But I know what kind of condition Seon Ho is in.

And I've identified that you're his mother. So I'll check it for you.

Thank... Thank you.

Did you say September 19?

Yes.

Seon Ho told me that he had to return a book that day.

He also had a book he wanted to borrow.

(September 19, 2018)

He returned some books and borrowed a new one.

Can you tell me what time?

It was at 9pm.

(Returned, returned, borrowed)

- 9pm? - Yes.

I remember that day.

What do you mean?

The title of the book just reminded me.

Seon Ho was here starting from the afternoon until the evening.

He sat there by the window and read all day.

And he borrowed the book he was reading.

So you're saying...

Seon Ho was here at the library...

starting from the afternoon until the evening, right?

Yes.

He was reading a really difficult book.

So I remember asking him about it.

Don't you have to go to the academy today?

We have no class today.

What are you reading?

("Eichmann in Jerusalem" by Hannah Arendt)

Isn't that book a little too hard for you?

It is hard.

("Eichmann in Jerusalem" by Hannah Arendt)

(Beautiful World)

Do you know whom Da Hee met that day?

Wouldn't she have met Joon Seok?

You probably think you can hide it from everyone.

But it's visible to the ones who look around.

You might collapse and not be able to get back up.

Dad.

You used to be a detective. So you know better than anyone.

A fabricated coincidence is bound to get revealed.

I have something to tell you.

One person's courage will be enough to reveal the truth.

I saw a car following Shin Dae Gil.

He might get swayed. Keep your eyes on him.

I feel like today is the only day I can muster up my courage.

You're going to tell us what happened that day?