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Did you pay for my tuition?

Why would you do such a thing?

Ghostwriting.

Is that position still available?

I'm writing a book on behalf of Lee Ma Ri?

What's this?

It's a contract to ghostwrite your book.

I was never told anything about a ghostwriter writing a book on my behalf.

Do you know how to drive?

Lee Ma Ri is currently writing a book in Japan.

Who was it you had to see before you leave?

The person I owe money to.

The person you'd most hate to be indebted to.

I just came to pay you back.

Go ahead and get in.

Take care.

Excuse me.

Are you Lee Ma Ri? Can we get your autograph?

It really is her.

- Thank you. - Thank you!

Hey.

My dad used to play that for me. What's the name of that piece?

Why did you follow me?

What is it that you wanted to see?

Do you find this amusing?

I couldn't find the way out of here, and I happened to see you.

I won't tell anybody.

Like you, I'm not interested in other people's business.

- It was nothing. - I know.

You know you're the first man I've held onto?

I'm late.

Are you okay?

Are you hurt? Let me see.

I'm okay.

Get your hands off her!

- Don't! - Are you okay?

- Are you okay? - Yes.

What the heck are you doing?

Mr. Seo!

Go inside. You're late.

You don't even have time to change. Hurry!

I'll see you when I get back.

Don't run.

That's enough.

I was just trying to see if her ankle was okay.

Just write a good book.

I'm writing a book on Nara.

I think you'll be able to see me on the big screen really soon.

Excuse me, Miss Lee Ma Ri!

My hand!

I'm reporter Jeon Byung Joon from Korea. Remember me?

Why are you singing that song?

If any woman looks at me while I'm singing this song

maybe I could get her number. Say hi to my new coworker.

Hello.

Give me those.

I have something to show you. Get ready for this!

Lee Ma Ri.

Isn't she pretty?

The Paper Bag Dude.

Something seems strange here, doesn't it?

Huh?

I don't think he's just a guide.

I'd bet there's something more.

Byung Joon.

Are you sure you're a reporter?

Why?

Well...

You're really keen and observant.

I know, right?

You also feel something's not right here, don't you?

The more I stare at this picture...

the more he seems familiar to me.

I have this primitive gut feeling.

This must be my reporter instincts kicking in.

Let's eat first.

My company's not paying for lodging.

so I have to return to Korea on a morning flight.

So we have to eat fast.

Cheers!

Oh.

I shouldn't use this hand too much.

Lee Ma Ri held this hand.

I'm never going to wash this hand.

You like Lee Ma Ri that much?

She was so pretty.

You should've seen her too.

Yeah. I'm sure she's pretty.

Lee Ma Ri.

When will I get to see her again?

Yeah...

When will you see her again?

Your outfit tonight was fabulous.

Says who?

Everyone.

The reporters thought so too.

Why did you disappear like that?

I was tired.

I've been tired.

I want to take a break for a month before I start Director Cho's film.

Fine, go ahead and take a break.

Take a break.

Just attend Director Cho's press conference for the new film

and then take a break.

Where do you want to go?

It'd be better to take a break abroad, right?

How about France?

Am I in a slump?

Why are you letting me take a break so easily?

Then do you want to keep going?

No.

But why aren't you asking?

About Kim Chul Soo.

You don't want to know what happened between us?

Should I be wondering?

No. You always want to know everything about other people.

But you're not asking this time.

Maybe it's because I'm really afraid.

Afraid that you'll end up heartbroken again.

I know.

I know very well.

I'll take care of it.

This is a nice place to reminisce about a missing person.

I've been here before with someone.

The missing person you mentioned?

My first love.

I guess she's leaving.

What are you doing in here?

What happened?

Are you up, Ma Ri?

What are you doing?

Jang Soo.

Are you okay?

You didn't leave?

Come in and apologize.

But Ma Ri!

What did I say about treating others?

You said how I behave reflects who you are.

- I'm sorry. - That's all right.

Well, I guess we'll be staying together for a while.

I decided to take a break here for a month to recharge.

Sounds more like a vacation to me.

Technically speaking, recharging yourself would entail doing things to help your career.

Like taking classes or doing theater.

But I don't think that's what you'd be doing here.

Are you trying to lecture her?

It's okay.

Fine, it's a vacation.

That's good.

It's good that you'll be staying here.

I don't say that for personal reasons.

I say that because of the book.

The pictures you took at the palace site were good.

What you said about it was also good.

At first, I didn't think this would work out...

but I think I'll be able to easily write the book from your perspective.

So I'd like to go around with you

and hear more of your thoughts and observations.

Are you asking Ma Ri to go around and play with you?

You can take pictures and tell me what you feel...

so I can put them in writing.

You really feel guilty about doing this?

At least this way, you won't feel like you're defrauding your fans who buy your books.

What did you say?

She's not defrauding anybody!

She's just too busy to write books.

Just send this guy back. I'll write the book.

How could you write a book?

You don't even write in your diary.

Wait, this is getting fun.

You think this is fun? You're so clueless.

In any case, the book will be published under your name.

So please decide what you want to do.

Miss Lee Ma Ri.

Let me see what you wrote first.

What do you mean you'll see what he wrote?

I loved what you said about recharging one's batteries.

Good luck! And have some toast.

I often daydreamed about going to an exotic place alone.

The sun was setting at the ancient palace site.

All beautiful things are bound to fade away.

That was a good place to reminisce.

As I stood there, it felt like history was telling me

that it was all right for it to be forgotten.

It was telling me to move on since it will just remain there.

I didn't know you were out here.

What are you doing out here?

I just thought it was a nice, sunny day.

I came out to take a walk.

When did I say 'all beautiful things are bound to fade away?'

What, you don't like it?

'Forget it and move on... '

It felt like you were saying that to me.

Don't you want to know why I didn't go back to Korea?

You had another reason besides taking a vacation?

Try to guess the reason.

I'll go around with you. So what should I do?

It's the biggest statue of Buddha in Asia...

Isn't this place like a fantasy?

No one travels without fantasy.

People travel, each chasing after their own fantasy.

Look, it's kimchi!

It looks good. Ma Ri, doesn't this look good?

In 'Wuthering Heights,' there's a line that goes

'I'm reminded of my hometown when I come here...

because this place has a unique smell.'

That's how I feel when I come here.

Smell...

That's a Proust-like expression.

Wuthering Heights. Emily Bronte.

- Who? - Emily Bronte.

The one who wrote 'Wuthering Heights.'

It was Ahn Eun Jung who wrote it.

Oh, the drama series?

You don't watch any dramas, do you?

You haven't seen any of my dramas or movies, have you?

Well...

You'll be watching them in the future.

That guy's strange.

I can tell by the way he drags Ma Ri from place to place

that he's one of her fans disguised as a ghostwriter.

No way! He's never seen any of her movies.

No way? I saw how he looked at her.

Ma Ri.

Your magazine's upside down.

That looks good.

You want one?

It's fattening.

These buildings look like something out of a fairy tale.

What are you writing there?

Since these aren't tourist spots, I need to take some notes.

Miss Lee Ma Ri, could we get your autograph?

Thank you!

No! You can't!

- You can't see it. - Why not?

You can't see that. Give it back.

Just eat some more beef.

Eat some more.

No, it's fattening.

Frankly, I think Ma Ri is more suspicious than the writer guy.

What?

Ma Ri hates getting sunburned

and yet she's willing to go outside every day just for a book?

Oh, be quiet.

What did you say?

Where else do we have to go?

Are you sure you're not just taking me here and there for no reason?

Oh, that's right, you don't like getting sunburned.

When did I say that?

Well...

Are you one of my fans disguised as a ghostwriter?

What?

And why are you going along with my idea so easily? Huh?

Well... Because it's my book.

I'm not one of your fans.

I've never seen any of your movies.

I'm sorry.

Yes, you should be.

Hello, Miss Lee Ma Ri!

Hello!

We're from 'Entertainment Tonight.'

Ma Ri, come! It's starting!

Have a seat.

There we are!

- It was a close-up shot. - I know!

You're right. I should've paid attention to my posture.

I look weird!

Oh, come on in.

Have a seat.

That's what they shot last time.

It would be nice if you were in it too.

He didn't want to be on camera so much that it actually made him look suspicious.

You lied to everyone you know, right?

So you're keeping me a secret too.

Aren't we both keeping each other a secret?

You're right. We are.

Hello, viewers. I'm Lee Ma Ri.

Ma Ri, you looked really pretty that day.

Yes, you looked good.

Really?

My hair was a mess.

Well, you guys always say that.

Do I look pretty?

Olympic gold medalist Son Ha Young arrived...

this afternoon after earning another gold medal

at the World Shooting Competition in London.

What he said to reporters in Korea has gotten everyone talking.

How was your health during the competition?

What are your thoughts on your scandal with actress Lee Ma Ri?

Why are they bringing you into this again?

Should I turn it off?

I missed her like crazy.

[Son Ha Young admits his relationship with Lee Ma Ri]

It was delivered the day after Ma Ri disappeared.

Is that why you let her stay in Japan?

Lest something come up if she were in Korea?

Do you think he'll come back?

I'll have to make Ma Ri into an untouchable person.

What's that?

Nothing.

Is she someone you love?

The one who was at Osaka University.

So you ended up ghostwriting because

you borrowed money from the woman you love?

What is it you want to know?

How were you able to kiss me when you already have someone you love?

What?

Think about it.

Look, I'm not the one who initiated the kiss.

Why did you do that when you already have a boyfriend?

Let go of it!

It's my movie.

Have you thought about why I stayed behind?

Want me to tell you?

Well, I...

Lee Ma Ri!

I missed you.

Do you know my grandfather?

Who doesn't?

My grandfather's here for treatment.

My cousin and I went to see him.

Oh, these flowers.

I heard that you like this combination.

It's the opposite.

It is the opposite.

The ratio of red roses to white is reversed.

Does every Korean know that?

It's better this way because red suits you better.

Who's he?

Oh, he's a guide helping me with my book.

Is that so?

What kind of joke is that?

You writing a book?

You'll be surprised when you read it.

- Can you bring him some tea? - Yes, ma'am.

Well, I'll go upstairs now.

Can you drive for us?

Are you talking to me?

Where would we be going?

I'm hungry. Let's go. I made a reservation.

I'd have to change and--

It's okay. Just go like this.

We'll go somewhere where there aren't many people.

Let's go.

Drive for us, please.

Where's Jang Soo?

He went out.

- I'll drive then. - If you drive, we won't be able to really talk.

He's not the driver.

He's not?

Then what is he?

I'll just drive. Okay?

I told you I don't like being around too many people.

It's okay.

It'll take us a couple of hours.

Buy yourself something to eat while you wait.

This is a little too much for just dinner.

Wait.

Just go back.

Why?

He's not from my agency.

Go back.

Aren't you coming?

Okay.

- Lee Ma Ri. - Lee Ma Ri!

- What's with her outfit? - She looks great.

I told you I wanted to change.

It's okay. Just enjoy the moment.

I told you it'd be all right.

I'd appreciate it if you didn't treat my people

as if they were your personal slaves.

Fine. It's a habit of mine.

But why are you so considerate of that guide?

That's not true.

I said that about all my people.

Plus, he's--

Let's stop talking about other people.

We haven't seen each other in two months.

Were you surprised to see me?

I was.

Since I hadn't heard from you in over two months.

And here you are, acting like it's only been a few days.

Of course I'd be surprised.

I thought I'd get mad and run to you if I heard your voice.

So I didn't call.

Did you really mean what you said before I left for England?

That you want to break up with me?

I thought I was the one who got dumped.

Is that what it sounded like to you?

'I want a serious relationship now.'

It's time for me to get married, too.'

That's what you said, right?

You know I have two older brothers and my family situation is complicated.

You know that my getting married now would be difficult for me, right?

That's why that means you want to break up with me.

Fine, then tell me this.

Did you say those things just to get rid of me

or did you really mean them?

Think whatever you want.

Okay.

Let's eat.

Does that mean we're going to break up?

Let's eat.

Ma Ri's not back yet.

Then can you give her this manuscript?

Hey, you want some noodles?

You're supposed to put the noodles in carefully so they don't stick together.

Did they go somewhere?

They went out for dinner.

That bastard never lets her go home once he takes her out.

He's a jerk, isn't he?

Do you... like her? Lee Ma Ri.

Well, to tell you the truth...

She's like my idol.

My dream was to be an actor, too.

In action films.

In the beginning, I kind of hoped I'd have a chance

with her if I worked closely with her.

But seeing the kind of men Ma Ri dated, I realized I was no match for her.

With her status, she can't just date any man.

Is that right?

Do you have a woman of your dreams, too?

A woman of my dreams...

There is one!

There was one.

Who?

That woman?

Give me the salt.

The woman I saw... is she the woman of your dreams?

I'll leave the manuscript here for you.

You're not eating?

Lee Ma Ri?

Lee Ma Ri is currently in Japan working on her book.

She's pretty and she writes, too?

What are you doing?

Yoo Ri's having a fever since early this morning.

How is she?

Is she okay?

Didn't I tell you she can't afford to catch a cold with her disease?

You did. But it wasn't me.

I don't have a cold.

Where did you go last night that she had to run the store all by herself?

I'm sorry. It's my fault too, since I was also out.

See? It wasn't just me.

You said you were out, too.

- Should I call Chul Soo? - What for?

She's always been like this.

We'll take her to the doctor if her fever gets any higher.

We're not taking her now?

You're trying to save money in this situation too?

I can't believe this disease might go on like this for the rest of her life.

Should we at least call Byung Joon?

I thought I was late again.

Good morning. Good morning!

You're late again?

Ten minutes, so that's a 100,000 won fine.

Well, it's just that--

Son Ha Young went to Japan.

What?

I saw on the internet that someone saw him

having dinner with Lee Ma Ri in Japan.

How many articles can this turn into?

Well, let's see...

About five?

Five articles from just one sighting?

Look.

'Lee Ma Ri and Son Ha Young on a getaway in Japan.'

'Will Lee Ma Ri break her 100-day record?'

'Rumors about Lee Ma Ri and Son Ha Young's wedding.'

'Son Ha Young's parents disapprove of marriage.'

'Rumors of Lee Ma Ri and Son Ha Young's breakup.'

'Lee Ma Ri and Son Ha Young are finally close to getting married.'

'Son Ha Young booked a suite in a luxury hotel.'

'According to hotel personnel, the suite is designed for two occupants.'

'The price of the suite is over 840,000 won per night.'

- You're leaving now? - Yeah.

Did you find out?

Okay.

It has to be that morning in front of the hotel.

I'm going to set a ship afloat.

I'll allow you to love me.

Promise me one thing.

That you'll never leave me.

That you'll always be by my side.

Are you in here?

I don't like this movie. I was too fat.

I look slow and dumb.

Well, okay then.

Did you read it?

You don't like it?

Were you offended by what happened yesterday?

Did it hurt your pride?

Was it supposed to hurt my pride?

He behaved that way out of a misunderstanding...

so I have no reason to be offended.

If I really were a guide...

what he did would've been a bit insulting.

I guess you were offended.

I said I wasn't.

You're getting mad, so you must've been offended.

I'm not getting mad.

Why do you always interpret my feelings however you want?

More importantly, why do you never comment on my manuscript?

That's bothering me a little.

I can revise it if you don't like it, so I wish you'd tell me.

It's good.

Is that all?

You'd certainly write it better than me.

Honestly, there were a lot of difficult parts.

Mentioning all those songs and books that

I don't even know about makes it sound like I'm bragging.

Those were all your words.

I said those things?

So when I say that something gives me a feeling of emptiness, it turns into...

'the abyss of the heart that Dostoevsky discussed.'

You only pretend like you're jotting down my words

but you ultimately use your own.

People won't like it.

Also, people were calling me 'Horrible Ma Ri' for a while.

So it'd make no sense for me to sound like I'm bragging.

It's not bragging.

Let's get this straight.

Quoting isn't used for bragging.

It's a method for delivering the appropriate emotion.

It reminds readers of the times they read those books and

the thoughts they had as they read them.

So it's only hard for people who haven't read those books.

That's why you should've read more books!

I barely finished high school because I was busy acting.

I had no time to read!

And let me set something straight here too.

I don't like to lie like you do.

Lie?

Yes.

If you were offended, just say so

rather than arguing about something else.

Does it bother you that I wasn't offended?

Why should I be offended because of your boyfriend?

You need to stop playing games with me.

I have my limits too!

I should never have started something like this.

You're right.

I feel silly writing for someone who doesn't know anything.

What?

'Horrible Ma Ri?'

Things have gotten better now

because Ma Ri doesn't go on entertainment shows.

But when she first debuted, many people did call her that.

Lee Ma Ri suffered a lot because of that.

The next question is about medicinal herbs.

This strengthens your intestines.

This is also used as an ingredient in cold noodles...

and consumed as tea.

If you know what this root is, please raise your hand.

- I know. - Please write your answer.

[Kudzu root]

I think Ma Ri did that to make us all laugh.

You didn't have to do that. You can write your real answer now.

That's funny.

[Kuzzu root]

Miss Lee Ma Ri, where are you coming from?

I just came back from New York, the capital of America.

The inspiration behind this film score was...

'Les Etoiles' by Alphonse Daudet.

I love 'Les Etoiles' by Alphonse Daudet.

Do you like it too?

Of course.

I love that song.

Are all of those stories true?

True?

They were all edited out, so there's really no way to prove it.

Who spread those rumors?

She wouldn't have had time to read books if she debuted in high school.

Why are you defending her?

I'm her fan and I'm calm about it.

I feel silly writing for someone who doesn't know anything.

It really is silly... to talk about others so easily.

You're acting strange.

Why?

You...

You like Lee Ma Ri now?

What?

Right?

You've been acting strange for a while now.

Why do you want to hang up?

This call doesn't cost that much.

Let's keep talking.

Huh?

Here?

No, this isn't your room.

I haven't been in your room since you left for Japan.

Why would I hang out in your room?

Hey, you're breaking up.

I think it's because this is a cheap call.

I'll hang up. Bye!

How do I tell him that I got evicted because I couldn't pay the rent?

I thought you were about to fall into the water.

I'm sorry about what I said earlier.

You're right that I was lying.

I was upset about having to drive and that you didn't like my writing.

I'm not good at apologizing.

I usually don't do things I have to apologize for.

I don't even get into arguments, since arguments aren't productive.

But I've been arguing a lot here for some reason.

I'm right about the bragging part, too.

See? You're still bragging as you're apologizing.

Okay, fine.

Here.

I don't--

I don't drink from something that someone else drank out of.

You don't remember?

- I didn't think you'd remember. - I'm smart, man.

I don't know books or authors, but I'd probably kick your butt

in memorizing lines or people's names.

Okay, fine.

But why are you using the casual form with me?

You're the same age as me.

You look younger.

I do?

I get that a lot.

I hear there's a candlelight festival tonight. Want to go together?

If you don't want to go, I'll just go by myself.

Go by yourself at this hour?

Lee Ma Ri!

If you stand in the middle of all those candles...

close your eyes, count to five, and then open your eyes...

you'll see the man you're destined to be with.

There you are.

Why are you standing there?

Huh?

Why are you standing there?

We broke up.

I broke up with my boyfriend.

Why?

Because it was time.

Have you ever thought about getting married?

I don't think I have.

I have.

A long, long time ago, I was going to marry someone.

Everyone was against it because it was when I was becoming famous.

But I still wanted to marry him.

Because I always wanted to have a family.

Why?

Because I have no family.

But...

He just...

disappeared one day.

He really disappeared.

He went to buy some vanilla ice cream and never came back.

It was like some comedy movie.

Vanilla ice cream...

It would've been nice if he'd brought some back.

So...

I thought I'd never be able to date anyone after that.

But after a while, I found I was still able to date.

Although I never truly liked any of them...

Then why date?

Because I feel lonely.

Because the man I'm with at the time is the only person I can be honest with.

But...

You're too far away.

It's nice and comfortable.

I knew it'd be comfortable.

Look...

But... how long are you going to...

Ma Ri?

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Eun Young, I'll be late. Don't wait for me.

Marry me.

I need to hear something from her.

Think about who you're able to love and who you're supposed to love.

The days I spent in Japan writing my book were like a dream to me.

I didn't get a chance to say this before, so I'll say it now.