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‪RAMUNE

- Shige. - Yeah?

- Please try this. - Okay.

Is this kinpira?

Yes.

Yeah, I think it's good.

Thank you.

You've stopped… making Korean appetizers.

Huh?

Our customers loved them. They were really good.

Sorry…

- Can I get a refill on my shochu? - Yes.

A shochu refill.

Okay.

Welcome.

Good to see you!

Welcome.

Hello.

I brought the files that I was talking about.

- I'll get a drink and wait for you. - Okay.

SCORCHED RICE FLAVOR

It's not working at all…

Did you eat?

You don't have to come here every day.

I have tomorrow off, so I can hang out with you all night.

Let's go.

Here.

Thanks.

That's right, you can't do spicy, huh?

It's too spicy.

Jun-ho, your eyes are half closed.

We should head home soon.

What's wrong?

I'm sorry.

Can I borrow you for a bit longer?

I just had so much fun today.

When I'm alone,

I can't stop thinking about Taiga.

Just one more drink. Please?

It's on me.

Okay? Just one more.

- Shall we? - Let's go!

The sports magazine Clayton is holding an anniversary party.

CLAYTON'S ANNIVERSARY PARTY

The editor-in-chief of this magazine was at the reception you did the other day.

I see.

The soup that you served…

um…

Dak gomtang?

That's the one! He really liked your dak gomtang.

He wants you to serve that at this party too.

What do you think?

Is there a problem?

No, it's fine.

I'd love to do this.

I'm glad.

- I'll ask Shige too. And I'll read this. - Okay.

I almost forgot. Did you get notified about the reunion?

Yeah…

You won't be coming again this year?

Yeah…

Are you serious…

I can't anymore…

Let's break up.

ITO SHINTARO: SO ARE YOU COMING TO THE REUNION?

I wanted you to look at me

I wanted you to pay attention to me

Will you please stay by my side?

I like you

She really doesn't try to hide that she's sad about the breakup.

I wish I could be that open.

Hey…

You're not going to ask Rin out?

You like her, right?

As long as Rin is happy, that's all that matters.

Really…

You can't be the one to make her happy?

Please…

Stop!

Put it on here, please.

Thank you.

I like you.

"I like you." Or something like that?

Sorry for poking fun at you.

Rin only sees me as family.

If I tell her how I feel,

she will have no one else

to rely on in Japan.

Hey…

Want me to take Rin home?

What?

She can sleep at my place.

Thank you.

To be honest, I didn't think

I could stand to hear her say, "Taiga" anymore.

I see…

Smells good…

You're awake? Want to eat?

Yeah.

I will.

It's ramyeon!

Ramyeon?

Like ramen?

Yeah.

There are a lot of words that are similar in Japanese and Korean.

Really? Like what?

Family, promise, ignore, impossible, free.

Wow, I understand all of them!

That's funny.

Taiga also learned Korean words for me…

All right, all right. Forget about that for now.

The ramen is ready, so get eggs from the fridge.

But you know…

I'm kind of envious

of how you're so honest with your feelings.

Huh?

I mean,

I think you're very fortunate to be able to openly express

your love for something.

You think so?

I've never thought about that.

Well,

you and I come from different backgrounds.

Backgrounds?

Yeah.

What I want to say is that you're very lucky.

All right, the ramyeon is ready.

Let's eat.

- Yeah. - It's hot!

Sakumoto?

CHIEF MANAGER SAKUMOTO EIJI

I work for a company called Neo Meal Japan,

and specialize in nutrition planning and meal management for athletes.

CONNECTING ATHLETES' MEALS TO FUTURE PERFORMANCE

NUTRIENTS MAKE UP THE BODY STRENGTH COMES FROM DAILY MEALS

SAKUMOTO EIJI

The President's Award?

That's right.

She's on a roll.

Hey, Rin. Have you seen this?

What?

As expected, Amane won the President's Award.

It's no surprise, I guess.

There's an interview too.

I don't know what my strength is but…

I have never lost the urge to create something,

or forgotten the excitement.

When I'm creating something, I can't think about anything else.

I don't even feel the need to eat…

These are the kind of people we call "creators," huh?

I bet she's never run out of ideas of what to make.

If you had an infinite amount of time and money,

what would you like to create?

Rin?

Is something wrong?

Huh?

Um…

Sorry…

Rin?

All right.

I'm glad you got the day off today!

Sorry for replying so late.

Hey, everyone. Long time no see.

- Man, that's brutal. - Poor guy.

He got an endorsement and he's a reserve?

Hey, it's Taiga!

- It's been so long! - You never hang out with us!

- Have a seat! - Excuse me.

- Oh right, you guys haven't seen him, huh? - We haven't!

- I have, here and there. - What? Really?

I went to ask because I didn't know.

- But it had nothing to do with it! - It didn't!

- He just said that randomly. - I know.

They're different from back then, aren't they?

Yeah.

When we were in college,

we were all rivals.

So we always felt tense around each other.

Not just me, but probably all of them.

Maybe I should have come here earlier.

People aren't as involved in your life, as much as you think.

Yeah…

And now was just the right timing, I think.

You look like you're doing much better now compared to before.

Isn't that because you found something you want to do?

Well…

If that's the case,

it wasn't my own doing.

It was Rin.

It's thanks to her.

I was able to see things more positively about myself.

I see.

Things are good with your girlfriend, huh?

Not really, actually.

What? You broke up?

I'm not sure.

I don't know, but…

But?

It's nothing.

‪TANOMI

So good!

Your cooking is the best!

It's so delicious!

That's delicious.

The flavors are incredible.

Thank you.

Why don't you deliver some to Rin before you go to the party?

JUN-HO

I've been working hard to become an animator.

But you can't become one just because you want to, right?

I don't know.

I want to believe in my talent and challenge myself.

Taiga…

You're Rin's…

- Long time no see-- - You guys broke up.

What do you want?

You didn't even bother contacting her.

So what are you here for?

Sorry…

I just…

wanted to see her.

What?

I came here today without even thinking about…

what to say if I actually saw Rin.

To be honest,

I still don't know.

But…

I thought that maybe she would smile if she ate my cooking.

That thought overpowered everything else.

In the end…

I didn't have the courage to see her.

I'm pathetic.

Rin is…

a precious…

little sister to me.

So if you can't be responsible, don't come near her ever again.

Check the rest for me, okay?

Yes.

CLAYTON'S ANNIVERSARY PARTY

Enjoy.

Thank you.

I'm cutting weight for my match right now,

so it's really helpful to know what's in the food.

I can imagine. Managing your diet must be hard.

It really is.

But this tastes good and it's filling. I like it.

Thank you. I'm glad.

You're eating too much. Leave some for everyone else.

Jeez, let me eat.

I'll come back.

What do you want to try?

I'm good.

You're full already?

Good to see you, Mr. Sakumoto.

I'm Hase. Ito introduced me to you a while ago.

I remember.

May I have some too?

Yes, of course.

Enjoy.

Thank you.

It has a very deep flavor.

Thank you.

I had heard

that this dish was a hit last time, so I was excited to try it.

Yes, but…

I changed it a bit from last time.

The truth is,

I used your website as a reference,

and tried to make something that could deliver both good flavor and nutrition.

Really?

But why did you choose a Korean dish?

Do you have a connection with Korea?

No, um…

I guess you could say I was influenced by someone important to me.

Hello?

You finally picked up.

Sorry.

Did you eat the food I left for you?

Huh?

It's hanging on your doorknob.

Thank you.

I'm sure that it will lift your spirits.

Bye.

IF YOU LIKE ME, EAT IT.

To you I hope I can be like the setting sun

A fleeting, beautiful memory

May our precious days of youth

Remain in your heart Like a gentle painting

Filled with color

And you, to me, a green, sorrowful melody

That softly echoes in a corner of my heart

I wish to be one of the stars

That make your beautiful eyes Shine eternally

- Thank you for the food. - May our

Precious days of youth

Remain in your heart

- It's delicious. - Like a gentle painting

Filled with color To you

I hope I can be like the setting sun

A fleeting, beautiful memory

May our precious days of youth

Remain in your heart Like a gentle painting

Filled with color

Like a gentle painting

Filled with color

That was so moving!

I didn't understand anything,

but was that a love song?

Yes.

But for me,

it's a farewell song, in a way.

Thank you for the food.

SLIDE TO ANSWER

Yes? Hello?

Yes, that's correct.

What?

Good work, Taiga.

You too, Masumi.

Want to get some drinks after this?

No, I think I'll pass today.

Okay. Maybe next time, then.

Masumi.

I really appreciate you choosing me for this event.

I was happy to be able to engage with athletes

in a different way than my college days.

Yeah.

I'm happy, too, to hear those words coming from you.

Thanks.

Yeah.

Hey…

Huh?

I'm sorry. I'm starting to like you again.

What?

I'm telling you, because I don't want any more regrets.

I do feel bad telling you this when things aren't going well with your girlfriend.

I feel like,

this time, we'll be able to support each other

and make things work.

Support?

Yeah.

Back then,

I ignored your passion for track,

and rushed you and hurt you.

All I wanted was for you to say…

I wish you would've accepted me, even just for a second.

Sorry.

It's too difficult for me.

I don't need an answer right away.

Just think about it.

Bye. Thanks for everything.

RIN

Taiga, I'm sorry.

Rin!

Finally, I found you!

Thank goodness.

Why?

Rin? What's the matter?

Are you okay?

Taiga,

why are you so nice?

What?

I said hurtful things to you.

Well that's…

because I made you say them, in a way.

I…

was too dependent on you.

Thinking about my future made me anxious and irritated,

and I took all of it out on you.

I'm really sorry.

When I was in a rut,

you never criticized me.

You acknowledged my feelings and encouraged me, remember?

But when it was my turn,

I pressured you and hurt you.

I'm really sorry.

Your words…

Your smile…

Everything about you gave me strength.

So this time,

I want to support you.

I don't want…

to let you go yet.

That's…

how I feel.

Earlier,

a person from an advertising agency who praised my work at the cultural festival,

called me.

They asked if I wanted to start working as an intern.

That's great!

Good for you!

I wanted to tell you, Taiga.

Whether I'm feeling sad,

or feeling happy, or anything,

the first person I think of is you.

Everything brings me back to you.

I like you, Taiga.

Me too.

I was thinking about you the whole time.

I'm sorry for breaking up with you.

Rin.

Will you go out with me again?

Yes.

You're hungry?

I'm hungry.

Look, Rin!

It stopped raining.

- Cheers. - Cheers.

It's good.

We finally got to drink it.

Taiga, thank you for the dak gomtang.

It was really kkulmat!

But did you know your Korean message said,

"If you like me, eat it"

in a commanding tone?

What?

It's okay

if you want to act like a cocky guy once in a while.

Let's go.

Where to?

Home.

What?

Hey, wait!

Are you making fun of me?

It's a compliment.

I like that about you.

- Hey! - Move.

How stupid can you be?

It's almost sad.

THIS DRAMA IS FICTION AND ALL CHARACTERS AND ORGANIZATIONS ARE FICTIONAL

Thank you.

Subtitle translation by: Kiko Morita