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Her recovery is slow.

I can't say how long she'll hold out.

Hee Tae! You're going to become a great doctor.

I accepted you as a son

because I believed you would prove yourself useful.

Hee Tae!

Please, save Seok Cheol!

Oh, are you awake now?

Don't you need to cure your hangover?

Okay.

Where's Myeong Hee?

Myeong Hee,

I'm prepared to get hurt.

Do you want to go out with me just until the end of May?

Later.

Later, when you're sober, I'll answer then.

Ms. Kim Myeong Hee!

The manager wants you to stop by the meeting before lunch.

Oh, okay.

Do you have a fever?

Your face is a little red.

Maybe I got a little burnt from the spring sun.

[Episode 4] [Crossing the Line]

Jeesh.

Okay! So the transfer may take place next week?

I thought you had something important to discuss, coming here so early in the morning.

It is important. They tell me to get confirmation from Gwangju,

and Gwangju is telling me to get confirmation from Seoul. Delaying things by going back and forth.

Anyway, I'll relay this date to them in Seoul.

By the way, what's your relationship with Ms. Jang Seok Cheol?

According to the documents, you're not related or married.

What is the reason for putting in so much effort, time, and money?

I'm getting curious about why you're so involved.

We're offender and victim.

Let's just leave it at that.

1, 2, 1, 2! Attention!

What are you doing?

Didn't I tell you to be more discreet?

Private Kim Kyung Soo.

I... wasn't studying.

Hand it over.

This dimwit.

Why are you always one step behind and driving me crazy.

Here it is.

Look at that. A letter?

Are you planning a secret meeting with your comrades outside?

For you, sending letters

and making phone calls is prohibited.

Answer me!

Yes, I understand!

Yes. I'm trying to transfer patient Jang Seok Cheol.

Yes, I've considered all the risks before making this decision.

The hospital in Gwangju says next week is available.

15 days?

Is there any way to hurry it up a little more?

As you know, the patient's condition–

Aren't you going to eat?

- You go ahead first. - Okay.

Yes, I know that as well.

So–

So–

Thank you, professor.

Myeong Hee.

What brings you to the hospital?

I've got a hangover.

So I thought I'd get an IV from the emergency room.

I don't think that's it.

Why? Is there something wrong?

No, it's nothing.

Myeong Hee, you're so mean.

You should have woken me up when you were leaving!

Leaving me behind and disappearing like that?

It was because you were so sound asleep.

By the way, if it's something to do with the hospital–

Because I was sound asleep?

Myeong Hee, did you come and watch me while I was sleeping?

Who said I was watching?

You were obviously sound asleep!

All right, let's just say that's how it was.

I have a tutoring session later, I'll see you later at home.

Saying it like that makes it seem like we're living together, doesn't it?

No way.

Hurry up and get going.

See you later.

[Resignation Letter]

Oh, that's right.

You've been talking about studying abroad since you started. You're really going now.

You know, even with this resignation letter,

you have to come out by the next month, okay?

I'll work hard until I leave.

Don't worry.

Hello?

Oh, Myeong Hee.

Today? I have time today.

Why? Did Hwang Hee Tae say something?

If not, that's fine.

Do you want to come over after you're finished with work?

Brother, you didn't go to work today?

Our aunt is supposed to come over today.

Oh, that's right.

I guess I should tell Myeong Hee we need to meet somewhere else.

Why would you need to do that?

There's a lot to eat here, you can meet here at home.

I don't want to hear aunt's nagging.

I'll probably hear her nagging now that you're going to get married.

Who said I'm getting married?

Of course, you'd be the one. It wouldn't be me.

Why? Did you two have an argument?

I told you, you have the wrong number.

How many times has this happened?

Auntie, who is it?

Well, that's the thing.

The same person has been calling since this morning.

Asking if we were some publishing company.

I got that call too. Wasn't it Jihye Publishing?

Yes, that's right! That's right.

Oh, that...

Soo Ryun!

Brother, I need to step out for a little bit.

What? You said Myeong Hee is coming.

When Myeong Hee comes,

tell her to wait for me in my room.

Wait...

Soo Ryun!

Writer, I'm from Jihye Publishing.

No one's coming after you. Eat slowly.

And take your shoes off.

I'm sorry.

I didn't have anyone else to contact.

Has anything been decided in Seoul?

They've decided to go all out on the protest, so the leaders

will meet on the ninth at Korea University to make a plan.

How's the situation at school?

It's similar.

We'll shift our focus from government-funded professors to demanding the withdrawal of martial law.

We're still working with Chosun University,

and we're doing our best to fill your shoes, so don't worry.

Won Seok! Are you inside?

You have a phone call... from Sang Min?

Sang Min?

I never mentioned my name.

Won Seok! Let's not make things harder for us.

What are you doing? Hurry and go!

Why isn't she coming?

[Baekwoon Textile Family's Youngest Daughter]

This lady is the youngest daughter of Baekwoon Textile.

She may be young, but I hear she's really elegant.

Aunt, I'm really not interested in blind dates.

You! You!

You're almost 30!

You'll humiliate our family if you continue to stay single like this while you're still healthy!

You should settle down before Soo Ryun so people don't talk behind our backs.

Myeong Hee! Are you leaving already?

Yes. I'm leaving now.

Oh, hey! You said you're friends with Soo Ryun, right?

Come here for a minute; let's look at this together.

Look at what together?!

I'm telling you, women are better at judging women!

Sit down for just a little bit.

Who do you think is the best candidate? Pick one.

Number 1: 26 years old, eldest daughter of a judge.

Now, number 2: 22 years old, youngest daughter of Baekwoon Textile.

Number 3: She's 24 years old and...

Aunt!

Who do you think you're yelling at, huh?

Then choose one yourself!

There are always naive guys like you who let cunning girls

coax them into bringing them home.

Aunt, stop it and get up now.

Are you kicking me out right now?

I'll take care of my own business, so stay out of it, Aunt.

Soo Chan! How can you do this to me?!

You're not going to let go of me?

Am I not your aunt? I asked if I'm not your aunt!

Sorry.

She's not shy about saying what she wants to.

She's just doing all that to find you a good match.

From what I heard, they all seem like good candidates.

Your aunt must've been having a hard time, since your standards are so high.

It's not that I have high expectations. I just don't want to be set up.

It's not like a person can meet their soulmate

through some silly matchmaking cards.

I'll try to look around, too. My workplace is full of women.

Do you have an ideal type?

A person that's like a wildflower?

No matter how hard it gets, she never gives up on her dreams,

and never complains about devoting herself to her family.

A strong person who doesn't need to be sheltered?

But that's you.

See, I'm right. Your ideal type is a female version of yourself.

Gosh, it's not easy to find someone like that.

["I've been idle for a while" - Love and Peace] ♫ I've been idle for a while ♫

♫ I was wondering what was wrong ♫

♫ Just in case you get sick ♫

♫ I was very frustrated ♫

Then who's Myeong Hee's favorite singer?

I'm not sure. Bae In Sook?

Bae In Sook.

Then what's Myeong Hee's favorite snack?

Sweet bean jelly and butter bread?

Sweet bean jelly and butter bread.

But what does this have to do with math?

These are necessary questions to figure out your studying pattern.

Your previous tutor was Myeong Hee, right?

If you don't review your past, you can never move forward to the future, Jin Ah.

Jin Ah, I have a new dream.

If I win a prize at this year's University Music Festival,

I want you to play my song on the radio show you produce in the future.

And then the DJ will say

"Our program's producer discovered this musician before anyone else."

What do you say? Will you help me achieve my dream?

Then, will you help me achieve my dream too?

Will you give me a tour around Seoul this summer?

Show me around TBC's broadcasting studio and your university, too.

- If you promise to do all the homework I assign. - I promise!

Okay. From here... to here.

- You want me to do... all of this? - Yup.

If you start now, you'll be able to finish it by the day after tomorrow.

- You can do it! - I can do it!

Jin Ah, you can do it! Say it three times!

- I can do it! I can do it! I can do it! - I can do it! I can do it! I can do it!

♫ If it's nighttime, open the window ♫

♫ I confessed to the moon ♫

[1:00 p.m. Sarang (Love) Orphanage]

It's tomorrow.

If your fake cough is that bad, aren't you really sick, then?

Should we go to the bakery and get some butter bread?

Or we could go to the coffee shop and listen to some of Bae In Sook's songs.

If not, we could go to the bookstore and read some poetry.

I wonder who really tutored who.

So, you're still not going to tell me why you were at the hospital?

I said it was nothing.

That's awfully suspicious.

I didn't think you were the secretive type.

I wonder what it is that you can't tell me.

If you answer me first, then I'll answer.

- Answer? - Yes, answer me.

I'm sober now.

Later, when you're sober, I'll answer then.

Oh! What?!

You should get going.

Why? You're not going to answer today either?

I need to study later.

And I'm tired from my early shift at work.

Anyway, you should get going for today.

- All right, then. Do you have time tomorrow? - No, I don't.

Lies!

Really! I have to go somewhere tomorrow.

I want to go, too.

You don't even know where I'm going.

Why not? Is it someplace I can't go?

Do whatever you want, then.

Really? You mean it, right?

See you at the bus stop at 11:00.

You volunteered to go first.

Okay!

We've run into each other at an unexpected place.

I didn't think I'd see you here.

You should eat first. You can only hold out if you're full.

I don't know anything.

If you're referring to the fugitive student you were with,

he's been caught.

I guess you're pretty trusted by your group.

He kept talking without doubting you for a second.

Were you watching me on purpose?

Let's just say your future father-in-law was interested in his future daughter-in-law.

Who said I'm your daughter-in-law?

Do you remember Bongdeok Brewery?

About 10 years ago, they were the number one company in the Honam region.

In an effort to expand throughout the country, the chairman even arranged a marriage between his daughter and a man from the KCIA.

In the end, the company underwent a series of tax audits and closed its doors.

The son-in-law was demoted to a branch in South Jeolla Province.

That's how it is in this field.

They don't pester you until you go in the direction they want you to.

They just slowly suffocate those around you until you move in the direction they want you to.

But the funny thing about human nature is that,

more than the ones doing the suffocating,

the ones who hold out until the end seem like worse people.

So...

try to hold out

as long as you possibly can.

Right now, your father must be busy with his new factory,

so let's start with an engagement ceremony, shall we?

Also...

this is my limit,

so be careful not to cross any lines next time.

Get some rest, or meditate.

Hee Tae, please save Seok Cheol.

Hee Tae! I beg you, please save Seok Cheol!

Hee Tae!

Please, save Seok Cheol!

Is my body getting weaker?

I'm even hearing things now.

Jung Tae.

Jung Tae, please open the door.

I'm joining the camp.

Later. Later, okay? Your father's been sensitive lately.

Later when? You'll probably make me quit track next year.

Why are you being so childish?

Do you really want me to look like a complete fool?

Why? You don't have to.

This is why people call you a mistress behind your back.

What?

Hey, I'm going to use the bathroom.

What about Jung Tae? Don't tell me he's still sleeping.

He went to school. He left early this morning.

A grade school student... went to school this early?

He said he had to leave early to do some homework.

Homework?

I saw him leaving earlier. It wasn't about homework.

I recommended some books for him to read before he enters middle school.

You recommended books to Jung Tae?

It wasn't really a friendly recommendation.

I told him that focusing solely on sports would make him stupid,

and he ran straight to the library.

I guess he's still just a kid.

Maybe in this house. At his age, I was already earning my keep.

You shouldn't coddle him so much.

Myeong Hee!

All right. First off, a boiled egg.

And some cider for when we get thirsty.

Last but not least, your favorite butter bread.

You don't even know where we're going. Why did you pack a picnic bag?

Every day can be a picnic with you.

What did you bring, Myeong Hee? Show me.

I didn't really bring anything.

What do you mean you didn't bring anything. It looks like you packed quite a bit.

Let's see it.

- No. - No? You don't like me?

- That's not... - Just hand it over. Come on.

- I just– - Let me see.

Look at this. It's so heavy.

Sweet red bean jelly.

Okchun? (T/N: A traditional Korean sweet made with flour.)

Herbal breath refresher? Are you trying to quit smoking?

No! That's... just in case I get car sick.

Oh, man.

The more I get to know you, the more you seem like an old man.

Give it back! You're not all that either.

Grandpa Myeong Hee.

I'd better peel an egg for Grandpa Myeong Hee.

What? Grandpa?

I have to say, you're always so chipper.

That sounds like you're being sarcastic.

No, I meant it as a compliment. Do I sound sarcastic when I speak?

No.

Here you go.

But, really, where are we going?

Tell me!

Oh! It's the witch!

Were they talking about you just now?

Because I gave them their flu shots last time.

Sister!

Myeong Hee!

I didn't think you'd be able to come. Aren't you busy?

No. Have you been well?

Of course I have.

But who is this?

Oh, this is...

- I'm Myeong Hee's boyfr– - He's a doctor.

- What? - Oh my, you're a doctor?

That's great. We happen to have a few children who need checkups.

- No, I'm not yet... - He's a brand new doctor, who just got his license.

Let's go inside.

Sure.

Myeong Hee, I can't see a patient. I told you that I haven't even graduated–

You already passed the medical license exam. And you only delayed your graduation because of the University Song Festival.

No. I really can't do it.

Have me do something else instead.

Cleaning or something that requires using strength.

Ah, I'm good at looking after kids.

You don't have to treat them, just do a basic checkup. Did I ask you to perform surgery?

Just examine the kids to make sure they're healthy. I'm sure you've done that much, right?

Well then, I have a lot to do.

I leave them in your care.

I'm going to listen to your stomach, okay?

I think you'll be okay.

Say, "Ah."

All right, look up for me. Just a bit more, like this.

This might sting a little, please bear with it.

- He'll get better soon. - Thank you, doctor.

Gosh, I'm exhausted.

Kids are twice as difficult as adults, right?

Why are you more tired than me when I did all the hard labor?

Are you okay? I saw that you were sweating a lot before.

Ah, that was because... of low blood sugar.

This is great.

I was just considering whether to eat grass or dirt.

As I thought, it's like we can communicate through telepathy.

I'm full of energy now!

I guess you can't be a pediatrician in the future.

I'm going to go finish up some more work, so rest here awhile.

- Oh, I'll help you. - It's okay.

It's just paperwork. Enjoy the bread!

My goodness.

Hi.

I'm seeing you for the first time today.

You also want to eat bread?

Here.

Eat slowly.

But what's your relationship with the handsome doctor?

It's the first time I'm seeing you come with someone else other than Hae Geon or Seong Min.

For a nun, you're pretty interested in other people's relationships.

Oh my! So I'm right. It's a man and woman relationship?

No. Speaking biologically, we are man and woman so it's a man and woman relationship.

Myeong Hee.

There's something... something wrong with the kid.

Young Mi! Young Mi, open your eyes.

Young Mi?

By any chance, did you feed her something?

Bread. The bread you gave me earlier.

She was fasting because of enteritis.

It's okay. Aigoo, it's okay. It's okay.

You can throw up more. Keep going.

It's okay, Hee Tae.

Hee Tae.

Hee Tae!

Yes.

I said it's okay. It's not a big deal. It's all right now.

I'll go get some water.

I'll go get it.

Sit and rest a bit. I'll be right back.

Hey, hey, hey!

Hey, this is unreasonable during exam season.

Go to the hospital.

You know that we came here because we can't go to the hospital.

Gently, please.

Even if you go to the University Hospital, there's no one who's going to stitch this any more gently than this.

You're right, Hyung. He's the ace of our med school. Hua Tuo. (Hua Tuo was a famous Chinese physician who lived during the late Eastern Han dynasty.)

What Huo Tuo? I should just stitch your mouth shut.

Hua Tuo? Did Hua Tuo specialize in treating fugitives?

If rumors about this spread and I get expelled, will you take responsibility?

I'll have to take responsibility. I'll be the lyricist and you'll be the composer.

We can just win the grand prize at the University Music Festival.

Geez, you troublemaker.

At this rate, we'll be dragged to Namsan first before we make it to the University Song Festival.

Jeez! Try not to move while I'm stitching the wound.

Be careful.

Hwang Hee Tae! You're going to become a great doctor.

Go write some songs instead.

Don't use the night school as an excuse to date.

Hey, what are you saying?

What do I mean? It's obvious from the lyrics you're writing these days.

Hey, don't bring any more. Okay?

- Thank you. - Bye.

- Bye. - Okay.

Hey, do you know what time it is?

Hee Tae, please save Seok Cheol!

Her pulse is weak... and she's lost a lot of blood.

- I think going to the hospital would be– - Hospital... Hospital...

I know, you came here because you can't go to the hospital. Okay.

You know the small clinic down the street, right?

Knock on the door. Someone should be inside.

- Tell them I sent you. My senior should be there. - Okay.

Hee Tae,

save her. You must save her.

All right, so just go quickly.

Darn it.

Ah, I'm going crazy.

Stop right there!

Let go! Let me go!

Cuff this punk.

Please! Please, anyone, just come.

Hee Tae?

Hee Tae?

I have no right to be a doctor.

I started this because I wanted to heal sick people,

but if I touch them, everything gets ruined.

Maybe your heart is the thing that is broken.

You know, we don't decide who lives or dies.

That decision is up to God.

All we can do is do our best within the lines drawn by God.

And if I may share my opinion as someone

who's working in the same field,

I know for a fact that you'll be a great doctor.

You're beating yourself up like this because you're a very responsible person.

And people like that are hard to come by.

I'm not being sarcastic.

There.

I can't believe you did this again knowing what's going on.

Aren't you embarrassed to face your family?

I never did anything that would embarrass our family.

How could you say that after humiliating me in front of your future father-in-law?

Father,

I'm not getting married.

What? What are you talking about?

I haven't been able to say anything because I didn't have the courage to.

I don't have any intentions of getting married or be associated with that family.

That family will help us with our business.

What?

How could I say no to an offer like that when any little thing could knock us down?

All my enemies want my business to go bust.

And my daughter jumps into flames with gunpowder in her hands any chance she gets.

What choice did I have?

Father!

It's already decided.

Earlier today, your brother met the investor they put us in touch with.

Technical partnerships are already very common in other countries.

The construction for the factory is expected to be completed soon.

So I'm certain we can start selling the products by the end of this year.

[Lee Soo Chan, Changhwa Pharmaceuticals.]

This isn't some kids' game. We can't just back out because we've now changed our minds.

With just one word, he can make companies go bankrupt and make people disappear.

You, of all people, must know what Mr. Hwang is capable of.

Just get married. I don't care if people criticize me for selling off my daughter.

Our family is already on the back of the tiger.

If we fall off, we'll get eaten alive.

I can go on my own from here.

Why? Let me go with you. Were almost there anyway.

That's why I can go alone.

Jin Ah might cause a fuss if she sees us.

Come on, she's probably busy doing her homework right now.

I can go by myself.

All right, then. I had a good time today, Myeong Hee.

Handshake?

Me too. Thank you for everything today.

Turn around. Turn around.

Turn around.

Turn around.

Turn around.

Hey! Gosh.

I've been saying to myself for you to turn around. Did you hear me?

I'll give you an answer tomorrow.

♫ I keep thinking about you that I forget to live ♫​

Not today?

I have something to take care of.

I'll give you an answer after work tomorrow.

Here.

♫ We take a step farther and keep looking ♫​

♫ Our love that shines beautifully ♫​

Yes!

[Head of Anti-Communist Investigation, Hwang Ki Nam]

[Kim Myeong Hee]

[Father, Kim Hyun Cheol]

[Father: Kim Hyun Cheol, 50] [Mother: Choi Soon Nyeo, 46] [Sibling: Kim Myeong Soo, 12]

Hello?

Hey! Lee Soo Ryun!

What happened the other day? I couldn't get in touch with you.

Myeong Hee, something happened to me.

What happened? Is it something serious?

No, it's not serious.

What's up?

Can I see you later, before my shift?

I have something to say to you.

Today's a little tough for me.

I have other plans to take care of.

[Watch repair]

Can this be fixed right now?

It will take a while. About 15 minutes.

Can you take care of mine first?

I'm just trying to get my battery switched out.

Give it to me.

[The Blue House]

Look who it is. Isn't this Hyun Cheol?

Have you been well?

Is your mother alive and well?

What do you want?

There's no need to be so edgy.

I just came to get a new battery and see you as well. We're old neighborhood friends after all.

I see your daughter is having a lot of fun lately.

Keep a good eye on your daughter. She's not a kid anymore and I won't go easy either.

You don't have to pay me.

I'll see you again.

I'll say it one more time.

The most important thing in athletics

is this line.

Especially when you run,

if you cross into another runner's track,

you may get disqualified for deviating from your own track.

Hence, do not trespass into another runner's zone,

and always stay within your line and run as fast as you can.

That's my main point.

- Can I help you? - Oh, yes.

Is there a boy named Myeong Soo here?

That's me.

Father!

You're going to fall like that!

Why are you here? You said you'd be here tomorrow!

Just because. I came because I missed my youngest.

Is your sister well?

Yes, of course.

Father, my record improved by 2 seconds!

The coach even said next time I could train with the older middle school students!

Is that so? Gosh, that's amazing, son.

Have you gotten close with all the others?

Well, almost all of them, except for one guy.

Hey.

Are you one of Myeong Soo's friends?

Speak of the devil.

Man, that annoying jerk.

He's your friend...

I bought a lot, so share it with your friends.

Aren't these sweet bean pastries?

Gosh, you didn't have to buy all this.

Where did you learn how to say that?

You don't need to say that to your dad.

Is it good?

I'm going to get going.

Already?

You should meet my coach and see where I'm staying.

What good would that do?

Here, your mom packed some clothes and underwear.

You should go now.

Hurry and go.

Go.

Just go.

What is that? Aren't those sweet bean pastries?

Let's go inside and eat them before anyone else sees.

So should I call Jung Tae over too?

Just us.

I don't have time to beat around the bush today, so let's just get straight to the point.

I met your father yesterday at the Defense Security Command Center.

He threatened me, to get engaged.

That's my father's specialty. And so?

Did you know your family is getting involved in my father's business?

How would I know that?

I told you before. If things get serious, we won't be able to back out anymore.

So what do you plan to do?

My father's factory will be finished in a month.

Let's keep our relationship until then.

After that, I'll do as you say.

When the factory is finished. Should we get engaged until it runs smoothly?

Or should we just get married while we wait for business to take off?

Don't be sarcastic.

I'm a victim, too.

Fine, I'll say it straight then.

I don't want to.

You don't want to?

Yes.

Then, what about my family?

Don't say it like it's all my fault.

- You're the one who suggested this. - Hwang Hee Tae.

Let's just tell the truth and share the blame equally.

Let's not cross the line in order to run away from your problems.

If you need someone to kneel and beg for forgiveness with you, give me a call.

Why did you do that?

Why did you hit him before?

Just because. I didn't want to see him.

Your attitude is terrible. Did you hear what Coach said before?

He said, "Don't cross the line."

Why did you have to get yourself in this mess?

You must not have heard everything Coach said.

What?

In long-distance track, it's okay to cross the line.

Knowing when to cross the line will make you a good runner.

We run 1,000 meters.

Eat them before you brush your teeth.

[Payment]

You're going to pay for the ambulance for Jang Seok Cheol's transfer by yourself?

Yes, it's already agreed upon.

Then, please transfer the amount without any mistakes.

Then is everything set?

Yes, that's it.

[Receipt]

Hey, soldier! It's me again.

Hee Tae.

Your dear Seok Cheol will be transferred to Gwangju soon,

so if you miss her, come visit her in Gwangju.

You punk, if you only knew how hard I worked, you'd reply immediately.

Her transfer can't get you out of the army

nor can it help her recover faster,

but I hope it will help us all move a step forward from that day.

[Addressed to Kim Kyeong Soo]

I'm finally ready to move one step at a time forward from the line I drew that day.

[Samyang Flower Shop]

P.S. Kyeong Soo, you mentioned this last time.

The reason why I can't write lyrics is because I don't know love.

I think I can try to write them now. There's someone that can help me with that.

Myeong Hee.

Hee Tae.

Yes.

Can you...

get engaged to Soo Ryun?

♫ The wind that blows here like this ♫​

[Youth of May]

♫ It seems like winter is far off now ♫

♫ On the streets lay the scattered flowers ♫

♫ which carry the scent of spring ♫

I thought it would be best to tell you as soon as possible in order to set this situation straight.

Hwang Hee Tae.

You're not even going to say hi anymore?

I wasn't in the position to do so.

You can meet women even after you've married.

Just like my mother?

The Head of the Anti-Communist Investigation, Hwang Ki Nam, right?

She was picking out a ring, looking happy and all.

I only came to return your favor...

When your sibling gets engaged, you're supposed to buy a new outfit.

You're here, Brother-in-Law.

Brother-in-Law!

Wow, you could be a celebrity!

Myeong Hee! What are you doing here?