1 00:00:05,085 --> 00:00:06,127 [SASAE HIKARI, BOOK SIGNING] 2 00:00:06,127 --> 00:00:08,095 [SASAE HIKARI, BOOK SIGNING] - Thank you. - Thank you. 3 00:00:10,131 --> 00:00:12,141 Thank you. 4 00:00:16,722 --> 00:00:19,566 - Thank you. - Thank you. 5 00:00:32,362 --> 00:00:33,970 Sir? 6 00:00:36,283 --> 00:00:37,701 Choi Hong. 7 00:00:37,701 --> 00:00:40,391 You know her, right? 8 00:00:43,373 --> 00:00:44,908 Yes. 9 00:00:46,793 --> 00:00:48,727 Yes, I know her. 10 00:00:52,007 --> 00:00:54,968 Could we, talk for a minute? 11 00:00:56,845 --> 00:00:58,345 Okay. 12 00:01:01,308 --> 00:01:02,726 I'm sorry, 13 00:01:02,726 --> 00:01:05,104 but can we take a short break? 14 00:01:05,104 --> 00:01:06,855 Sure. 15 00:01:06,855 --> 00:01:08,899 Let's take a break for ten minutes. 16 00:01:08,899 --> 00:01:11,242 Okay. Sure. 17 00:01:18,784 --> 00:01:20,790 How may I help you? 18 00:01:23,231 --> 00:01:25,082 Please... 19 00:01:25,082 --> 00:01:27,318 Stay away from Hong. 20 00:01:29,336 --> 00:01:31,648 She's my fiancée. 21 00:01:37,719 --> 00:01:40,063 There must be some... 22 00:01:42,391 --> 00:01:44,643 misunderstanding. 23 00:01:44,643 --> 00:01:46,937 Misunderstanding? 24 00:01:46,937 --> 00:01:48,824 There is nothing going on 25 00:01:48,824 --> 00:01:51,853 between Hong and I. 26 00:01:52,526 --> 00:01:53,954 It's... 27 00:01:55,511 --> 00:01:57,502 just this book. 28 00:01:59,032 --> 00:02:01,994 It talks about her. 29 00:02:06,011 --> 00:02:07,917 Indeed. 30 00:02:08,754 --> 00:02:11,657 I cannot stand this book. 31 00:02:13,521 --> 00:02:16,374 You are being a hypocrite. 32 00:02:16,374 --> 00:02:18,667 It's disgusting to me. 33 00:02:19,511 --> 00:02:21,784 No matter why you wrote this book 34 00:02:21,784 --> 00:02:23,774 it doesn't matter anymore. 35 00:02:23,774 --> 00:02:25,228 Please... 36 00:02:25,228 --> 00:02:27,606 Stay away from my Hong. 37 00:02:34,761 --> 00:02:37,498 I'm going to propose to her tonight. 38 00:02:49,589 --> 00:02:52,186 Would you do me a favor? 39 00:02:53,834 --> 00:02:55,585 Please... 40 00:02:55,585 --> 00:02:57,539 Promise me... 41 00:02:57,539 --> 00:02:59,250 That... 42 00:03:01,136 --> 00:03:03,972 You'll never make her... 43 00:03:03,972 --> 00:03:06,164 Feel alone. 44 00:03:07,388 --> 00:03:09,187 Is that it? 45 00:03:11,563 --> 00:03:13,900 It's such an easy one. 46 00:03:17,747 --> 00:03:19,721 I see. 47 00:03:22,836 --> 00:03:24,735 I'm sorry. 48 00:03:26,203 --> 00:03:28,405 But I should get going. 49 00:03:46,473 --> 00:03:49,142 It was such an easy thing to do. 50 00:03:49,142 --> 00:03:51,853 So, why didn't I... 51 00:03:51,853 --> 00:03:54,822 know it back then? 52 00:03:56,066 --> 00:03:57,943 Hong... 53 00:03:57,943 --> 00:04:01,738 She continued to run every single day. 54 00:04:01,738 --> 00:04:04,908 Even on the day we broke up. 55 00:04:04,908 --> 00:04:07,119 Here's your beer. 56 00:04:07,119 --> 00:04:08,245 I'll put them here. 57 00:04:08,245 --> 00:04:09,955 Let me take these for you. 58 00:04:09,955 --> 00:04:14,251 I can't remember exactly when it was, 59 00:04:14,251 --> 00:04:17,254 but as our relationship started to fall apart, 60 00:04:17,254 --> 00:04:20,090 she started to run for much longer 61 00:04:20,090 --> 00:04:23,226 and went much farther, too. 62 00:04:25,595 --> 00:04:27,647 Put it down here, please. 63 00:04:29,016 --> 00:04:32,060 Can you sign for the delivery? 64 00:04:32,060 --> 00:04:33,945 Just here. 65 00:04:45,097 --> 00:04:48,379 The Inokashira Fireworks Festival will be kicking off 66 00:04:48,379 --> 00:04:50,894 in the middle of summer this year. 67 00:04:50,894 --> 00:04:53,662 Last year, the Inokashira Fireworks Festival 68 00:04:53,662 --> 00:04:56,671 was a resounding success... 69 00:04:56,695 --> 00:05:00,797 [THE 50TH INOKASHIRA FIREWORKS FESTIVAL] 70 00:05:00,797 --> 00:05:03,300 One day, 71 00:05:03,300 --> 00:05:07,645 I asked her why she ran so hard. 72 00:05:08,764 --> 00:05:12,100 - I'll take these, please. - She said, 73 00:05:12,100 --> 00:05:16,362 "No reason," and not much else. 74 00:05:18,523 --> 00:05:21,610 We are now here at the Inokashira Fireworks Festival. 75 00:05:21,610 --> 00:05:24,071 Hailed as the longest fireworks festival, 76 00:05:24,071 --> 00:05:26,292 it has been around 20 minutes 77 00:05:26,292 --> 00:05:29,018 since the fireworks have started. 78 00:05:34,665 --> 00:05:37,084 It wasn't a real answer, 79 00:05:37,084 --> 00:05:40,219 but I stopped asking. 80 00:05:43,215 --> 00:05:47,185 I was scared to find out the reason. 81 00:05:51,890 --> 00:05:53,716 - What's the meaning of this? - You're being annoying. 82 00:05:53,716 --> 00:05:56,103 - About what? - I told you just now. Period. 83 00:05:56,103 --> 00:05:57,854 - Huh? - Just do it yourself then. 84 00:05:57,854 --> 00:05:59,982 I won't accept this. 85 00:05:59,982 --> 00:06:02,567 You just dismiss whatever I say. 86 00:06:02,567 --> 00:06:04,361 I've already made up my mind to move out. 87 00:06:04,361 --> 00:06:09,866 When my mom left me as a kid, she asked me a question. 88 00:06:09,866 --> 00:06:12,327 "Do you want to live with your dad, 89 00:06:12,327 --> 00:06:15,914 or do you want to live with me?" 90 00:06:15,914 --> 00:06:16,999 With you, Mom! 91 00:06:16,999 --> 00:06:21,385 It didn't take very long for me to answer. 92 00:06:22,754 --> 00:06:24,756 But I guess 93 00:06:24,756 --> 00:06:28,559 that wasn't the answer she wanted. 94 00:06:34,474 --> 00:06:39,062 We have to look out for each other from now on. All right? 95 00:06:39,062 --> 00:06:40,689 I'm counting on you, kid. 96 00:06:40,689 --> 00:06:43,275 I had regretted it for so long. 97 00:06:43,275 --> 00:06:44,901 I should've 98 00:06:44,901 --> 00:06:47,571 just kept my mouth shut when she asked. 99 00:06:47,571 --> 00:06:49,865 I realized 100 00:06:49,865 --> 00:06:53,201 that what I say doesn't really change anything. 101 00:06:53,201 --> 00:06:55,370 Sometimes, in life, 102 00:06:55,370 --> 00:06:59,291 it was better just to hold my tongue. 103 00:06:59,291 --> 00:07:01,084 Thanks to my mom, 104 00:07:01,084 --> 00:07:04,887 I learned a valuable lesson at such a young age. 105 00:07:36,265 --> 00:07:43,375 [IS UNFULFILLED LOVE STILL LOVE?] 106 00:07:46,229 --> 00:07:52,895 [WHAT COMES AFTER LOVE] 107 00:08:04,773 --> 00:08:07,150 Who was that earlier? 108 00:08:07,150 --> 00:08:09,160 Do you know him? 109 00:08:09,861 --> 00:08:11,154 Yeah. 110 00:08:11,154 --> 00:08:13,498 He's a friend of a friend. 111 00:08:14,366 --> 00:08:17,411 Shall we go for a drink at the hotel later? 112 00:08:17,411 --> 00:08:18,536 Tonight? 113 00:08:18,536 --> 00:08:20,914 - I don't think-- - I know. 114 00:08:20,914 --> 00:08:24,292 You have plans with the publishers. 115 00:08:24,292 --> 00:08:26,086 I have other plans, too. 116 00:08:26,086 --> 00:08:28,088 Let's meet up afterward. 117 00:08:28,088 --> 00:08:29,722 I'll wait. 118 00:08:33,301 --> 00:08:34,936 Okay. 119 00:09:07,419 --> 00:09:09,087 Beni. 120 00:09:09,087 --> 00:09:11,889 Did you get home safely? 121 00:09:16,261 --> 00:09:18,938 You've been gone for a month already. 122 00:09:21,266 --> 00:09:23,352 But you know what? 123 00:09:23,352 --> 00:09:27,280 I'm still stuck on the day that you left. 124 00:10:00,389 --> 00:10:01,890 I keep asking myself 125 00:10:01,890 --> 00:10:06,319 why I couldn't understand how lonely you were. 126 00:10:07,938 --> 00:10:10,524 I regret it so much. 127 00:10:10,524 --> 00:10:13,951 I shouldn't have left you alone like that. 128 00:10:15,821 --> 00:10:17,781 I shouldn't have 129 00:10:17,781 --> 00:10:20,925 let you leave like that. 130 00:10:27,833 --> 00:10:30,210 I used to think 131 00:10:30,210 --> 00:10:33,755 that we were together the whole time, 132 00:10:33,755 --> 00:10:37,433 but you were by yourself for so long. 133 00:10:49,938 --> 00:10:51,439 But... 134 00:10:53,025 --> 00:10:58,851 I'll put aside the regrets for now. 135 00:10:59,823 --> 00:11:02,534 I'm going to take some advice 136 00:11:02,534 --> 00:11:04,619 from the poems that you left me. 137 00:11:04,619 --> 00:11:05,874 [SKY, WIND, STARS, AND POETRY] 138 00:11:07,539 --> 00:11:09,499 I'm going to start 139 00:11:09,499 --> 00:11:13,146 walking down the path I was meant to be following. 140 00:11:15,630 --> 00:11:18,528 If I continue down that path, 141 00:11:20,052 --> 00:11:22,262 I feel like 142 00:11:22,262 --> 00:11:25,037 I might see you at the end of it. 143 00:11:52,042 --> 00:11:53,877 Mr. Sasae. 144 00:11:53,877 --> 00:11:56,505 Thank you very much for today. 145 00:11:56,505 --> 00:11:59,015 You did great today, Mr. Sasae. 146 00:12:00,175 --> 00:12:02,177 Thank you for your assistance. 147 00:12:02,177 --> 00:12:06,723 - Are you coming to the get-together tonight? - Yes. 148 00:12:06,723 --> 00:12:08,892 Where's Kanna? 149 00:12:08,892 --> 00:12:12,729 Oh, she had other plans and had to leave early. 150 00:12:12,729 --> 00:12:14,272 Oh, I see. 151 00:12:14,272 --> 00:12:16,358 Should we get back to the office, then? 152 00:12:16,358 --> 00:12:17,412 - Okay. - Sure. 153 00:12:17,412 --> 00:12:19,839 Shall we get back to the office? 154 00:12:25,095 --> 00:12:28,706 [WHAT COMES AFTER LOVE] 155 00:12:32,993 --> 00:12:35,037 Where were you? Aren't you on the clock? 156 00:12:35,037 --> 00:12:36,205 Oh, I... 157 00:12:36,205 --> 00:12:40,834 Something came up, so I asked for some personal time. 158 00:12:40,834 --> 00:12:44,095 - Did I miss anything? - Something huge. 159 00:12:44,797 --> 00:12:46,984 Was there an emergency call? 160 00:12:46,984 --> 00:12:49,301 No, not that. 161 00:12:49,301 --> 00:12:53,354 I got a huge surprise for you for your wedding. 162 00:12:54,765 --> 00:12:56,725 "Huge"? 163 00:12:56,725 --> 00:12:59,527 What's with the mystery? 164 00:13:00,979 --> 00:13:03,227 Don't pass out when I tell you. 165 00:13:03,941 --> 00:13:07,027 I won't, so just tell me. 166 00:13:07,027 --> 00:13:10,955 - Come on, I need to head to the ER. - The director gave me the go-ahead. 167 00:13:12,365 --> 00:13:13,658 About what? 168 00:13:13,658 --> 00:13:15,451 The training program in the States. 169 00:13:15,451 --> 00:13:17,996 "Training program"? 170 00:13:17,996 --> 00:13:20,965 Isn't that great? You owe me one now. 171 00:13:23,126 --> 00:13:24,753 Hold on. 172 00:13:24,753 --> 00:13:27,172 - You should've told me before... - Oh, come on. 173 00:13:27,172 --> 00:13:30,717 Why would I ruin the surprise and miss that look on your face? 174 00:13:30,717 --> 00:13:34,804 Do you know how hard it was to get you accepted? 175 00:13:34,804 --> 00:13:39,956 I was chasing after the director and begging him to get you in. 176 00:13:39,956 --> 00:13:41,937 That was all for you! 177 00:13:41,937 --> 00:13:44,064 I need to talk to Hong about this. 178 00:13:44,064 --> 00:13:47,317 I'm sure she'll be happy. It's a great opportunity. 179 00:13:47,317 --> 00:13:49,611 She'll be a professor's wife when you're done, 180 00:13:49,611 --> 00:13:52,406 and it'll be nice to travel around in Seattle, too. 181 00:13:53,740 --> 00:13:55,826 - Do you think so? - You bet. 182 00:13:55,826 --> 00:13:57,360 Trust me. 183 00:13:57,360 --> 00:14:00,163 My wife absolutely loved it. 184 00:14:00,163 --> 00:14:03,292 I'll tell the director that you're on board. 185 00:14:03,292 --> 00:14:05,427 No, wait. 186 00:14:07,587 --> 00:14:11,800 I'm sorry, but can I let you know by the end of the day? 187 00:14:11,800 --> 00:14:14,261 I should really talk about it with Hong first. 188 00:14:14,261 --> 00:14:15,303 Sure. 189 00:14:15,303 --> 00:14:17,639 You should get her approval. 190 00:14:17,639 --> 00:14:19,474 Call me later. 191 00:14:19,474 --> 00:14:21,108 Okay. 192 00:14:41,262 --> 00:14:42,886 [HONG] 193 00:14:45,625 --> 00:14:47,502 Cash or card, ma'am? 194 00:14:47,502 --> 00:14:49,671 Card, please. 195 00:14:49,671 --> 00:14:52,974 - Here you go. Thank you. - Thank you. 196 00:14:57,910 --> 00:14:59,605 [HONG] 197 00:15:11,783 --> 00:15:15,958 ♪ No matter how hard I try ♪ 198 00:15:15,958 --> 00:15:19,415 ♪ To comfort your weary heart ♪ 199 00:15:19,415 --> 00:15:25,839 ♪ We speak of different dreams ♪ 200 00:15:28,132 --> 00:15:30,177 Have they also had 201 00:15:30,177 --> 00:15:34,473 heartbreaking relationships and breakups? 202 00:15:34,473 --> 00:15:39,602 Do they also look at their calendars one day, 203 00:15:39,602 --> 00:15:44,525 realize it is the birthday of the ones they used to love, 204 00:15:44,525 --> 00:15:46,610 and be left in a daze? 205 00:15:46,610 --> 00:15:51,073 ♪ When I have ♪ 206 00:15:51,073 --> 00:15:54,493 ♪ The peace to fill ♪ 207 00:15:54,493 --> 00:15:58,421 ♪ Your empty heart ♪ 208 00:15:59,748 --> 00:16:03,627 ♪ I hope my poor love ♪ 209 00:16:03,627 --> 00:16:09,181 ♪ Will stay in your heart ♪ 210 00:16:20,018 --> 00:16:22,111 Mr. Sasae. 211 00:16:26,107 --> 00:16:27,317 It's nice to meet you. 212 00:16:27,317 --> 00:16:31,613 I'm Choi Han, the president of Sodam Books. 213 00:16:31,613 --> 00:16:35,124 Thank you very much for making your way over to Korea. 214 00:16:35,951 --> 00:16:38,036 Nice to meet you, too. 215 00:16:38,036 --> 00:16:41,498 Thank you for inviting me. 216 00:16:41,498 --> 00:16:45,044 Why don't we have some tea in my office? 217 00:16:45,044 --> 00:16:47,429 Please follow me. 218 00:16:52,759 --> 00:16:56,054 You must be busy in Japan as well. 219 00:16:56,054 --> 00:17:00,351 I really appreciate you giving us the time to promote your work in Korea. 220 00:17:00,351 --> 00:17:02,736 Thank you very much. 221 00:17:04,479 --> 00:17:06,280 It's a pleasure to be here. 222 00:17:06,898 --> 00:17:08,984 Thanks to your help, 223 00:17:08,984 --> 00:17:12,946 the book signing event went well today. 224 00:17:12,946 --> 00:17:14,532 Is this 225 00:17:14,532 --> 00:17:16,825 your first time in Korea? 226 00:17:16,825 --> 00:17:18,493 It is. 227 00:17:18,493 --> 00:17:22,546 It took me so long to visit somewhere so close by. 228 00:17:24,166 --> 00:17:27,427 We're close but also far at the same time. 229 00:17:29,880 --> 00:17:32,465 Your Japanese is very good, Mr. Choi. 230 00:17:32,465 --> 00:17:34,634 Right. 231 00:17:34,634 --> 00:17:37,553 I was an overseas student in Japan, 232 00:17:37,553 --> 00:17:39,806 and I also worked there for about five years 233 00:17:39,806 --> 00:17:42,767 as a foreign correspondent for a newspaper company. 234 00:17:42,767 --> 00:17:45,486 You were there for quite a while. 235 00:17:46,855 --> 00:17:48,806 Maybe that was the reason 236 00:17:48,806 --> 00:17:52,943 why I was very impressed by your work. 237 00:17:54,321 --> 00:17:56,156 Thank you. 238 00:17:56,156 --> 00:17:58,074 As I read through your book, 239 00:17:58,074 --> 00:18:01,203 I came across a thought in my mind. 240 00:18:01,203 --> 00:18:05,506 I wondered if love ever had an ending. 241 00:18:06,166 --> 00:18:10,170 There's definitely a beginning, 242 00:18:10,170 --> 00:18:14,140 but I don't ever remember seeing an ending. 243 00:18:17,344 --> 00:18:19,179 That was what I thought 244 00:18:19,179 --> 00:18:23,190 your work was trying to convey. 245 00:18:24,935 --> 00:18:26,353 Right. 246 00:18:26,353 --> 00:18:29,447 It seems I've become wordy in my old age. 247 00:18:31,524 --> 00:18:33,944 My daughter tells me 248 00:18:33,944 --> 00:18:36,954 that I'm going through a mid-life crisis. 249 00:18:38,657 --> 00:18:40,399 Enjoy your tea. 250 00:18:40,399 --> 00:18:42,409 Thank you. 251 00:19:34,338 --> 00:19:36,382 Take a look around upstairs. 252 00:19:36,382 --> 00:19:38,884 You can say hello to our employees. 253 00:19:38,884 --> 00:19:42,395 Honestly, there's not much to look at. 254 00:19:53,524 --> 00:19:56,235 I look forward to working with you. 255 00:19:56,235 --> 00:19:58,487 "I look forward to working with you." 256 00:19:58,487 --> 00:20:00,488 - Thank you, sir. - Likewise, Mr. Sasae. 257 00:20:00,488 --> 00:20:02,782 Everyone here is a fan of your work. 258 00:20:02,782 --> 00:20:05,936 - Oh, right. The autographs! - You're so handsome. 259 00:20:05,936 --> 00:20:07,787 "You're so handsome." 260 00:20:07,787 --> 00:20:10,999 Since you're here, could we also get some autographs? 261 00:20:10,999 --> 00:20:14,753 "Could we also get some autographs?" 262 00:20:14,753 --> 00:20:16,004 Of course. 263 00:20:16,004 --> 00:20:17,639 Please. 264 00:20:21,802 --> 00:20:23,303 Should I do it here? 265 00:20:23,303 --> 00:20:25,889 Yes, please. Take a seat. 266 00:20:25,889 --> 00:20:27,683 All right. 267 00:20:27,683 --> 00:20:30,102 Thank you, and sorry for the trouble. 268 00:20:30,102 --> 00:20:32,278 Don't mention it. 269 00:21:47,289 --> 00:21:50,258 [SPRING BLOSSOMS CALL BACK TO THE SNOWFLAKES OF WINTER] 270 00:21:55,187 --> 00:21:57,731 Are you done, Mr. Sasae? 271 00:21:57,731 --> 00:22:00,450 No, not yet. 272 00:22:01,568 --> 00:22:03,203 By the way... 273 00:22:05,322 --> 00:22:08,492 Is Ms. Choi Hong here? 274 00:22:08,492 --> 00:22:12,462 She's working out of the office right now. 275 00:22:14,331 --> 00:22:15,457 After you are done, 276 00:22:15,457 --> 00:22:18,919 we'll all go to the restaurant together. 277 00:22:18,919 --> 00:22:21,304 Okay. That sounds good. 278 00:22:25,342 --> 00:22:26,976 The autograph... 279 00:22:31,765 --> 00:22:32,933 Oh, I see. 280 00:22:32,933 --> 00:22:36,277 - I'll give it a shot after dinner. - Sure. 281 00:22:59,043 --> 00:23:01,469 Are you coming back from Mr. Han's office? 282 00:23:02,504 --> 00:23:04,673 Yes. 283 00:23:04,673 --> 00:23:08,184 You know we're having dinner with Mr. Sasae, right? 284 00:23:08,802 --> 00:23:10,929 I already had plans with Min Jun, so... 285 00:23:10,929 --> 00:23:12,639 I see. 286 00:23:12,639 --> 00:23:14,516 You should at least drop by 287 00:23:14,516 --> 00:23:17,443 and tell Min Jun that you'll be a bit late. 288 00:23:18,186 --> 00:23:21,481 - I'll call him and ask. - Okay. 289 00:23:21,481 --> 00:23:24,742 I'm going in Mr. Lee's car. I'll see you later. 290 00:23:43,756 --> 00:23:46,131 [WHAT COMES AFTER LOVE] 291 00:24:09,946 --> 00:24:12,324 Hey, Mr. Yoon. Are you okay to talk? 292 00:24:12,324 --> 00:24:15,202 Yes, Ms. Choi. What is it? 293 00:24:15,202 --> 00:24:17,461 I need to ask you a favor. 294 00:24:19,080 --> 00:24:21,090 That's right. 295 00:24:24,044 --> 00:24:26,471 Is Harmonica Yokocho by Kichijoji Station 296 00:24:26,471 --> 00:24:28,981 still a popular spot? 297 00:24:29,674 --> 00:24:33,721 Have you been to Harmonica Yokocho? 298 00:24:33,721 --> 00:24:35,055 No. 299 00:24:35,055 --> 00:24:38,391 My daughter lived in Kichijoji 300 00:24:38,391 --> 00:24:40,435 when she was studying in Japan. 301 00:24:40,435 --> 00:24:44,071 I remember hearing about it from her then. 302 00:24:44,732 --> 00:24:46,942 I see. 303 00:24:46,942 --> 00:24:51,238 She's currently working at Sodam Books as well. 304 00:24:51,238 --> 00:24:53,241 Do you remember the interpreter 305 00:24:53,241 --> 00:24:55,911 who came to meet you at the airport? 306 00:24:55,911 --> 00:24:57,846 That was my daughter. 307 00:24:57,846 --> 00:24:58,996 Yes. 308 00:24:58,996 --> 00:25:00,839 I've heard a lot about her. 309 00:25:07,963 --> 00:25:10,348 Hey, you're here. 310 00:25:15,304 --> 00:25:17,514 Take my seat, Ms. Choi. 311 00:25:17,514 --> 00:25:19,691 Thank you. 312 00:25:22,311 --> 00:25:24,897 We should bring out the cake now that she's here. 313 00:25:24,897 --> 00:25:26,531 Okay. 314 00:25:27,608 --> 00:25:29,610 We just need the candles. 315 00:25:29,610 --> 00:25:30,819 Why did you have to wait? 316 00:25:30,819 --> 00:25:33,496 We just couldn't start without you. 317 00:25:42,873 --> 00:25:44,708 All right, then. 318 00:25:44,708 --> 00:25:46,668 Shall we? 319 00:25:46,668 --> 00:25:50,339 - ♪ Happy birthday to you ♪ - ♪ Happy birthday to you ♪ 320 00:25:50,339 --> 00:25:53,759 - ♪ Happy birthday to you ♪ - ♪ Happy birthday to you ♪ 321 00:25:53,759 --> 00:25:57,930 - ♪ Happy birthday, Mr. Sasae ♪ - ♪ Happy birthday, Mr. Sasae ♪ 322 00:25:57,930 --> 00:26:01,482 - ♪ Happy birthday to you ♪ - ♪ Happy birthday to you ♪ 323 00:26:02,142 --> 00:26:04,485 - Happy birthday! - Happy birthday! 324 00:26:05,270 --> 00:26:06,522 Mr. Sasae. 325 00:26:06,522 --> 00:26:09,616 Many happy returns on your birthday. 326 00:26:13,862 --> 00:26:16,998 Thank you very much, everyone. 327 00:26:20,869 --> 00:26:24,248 Go ahead and blow them out. 328 00:26:24,248 --> 00:26:26,257 Thank you. 329 00:26:35,551 --> 00:26:37,553 I really like Mont Blanc cakes. 330 00:26:37,553 --> 00:26:38,595 Oh, right. 331 00:26:38,595 --> 00:26:42,023 Ms. Choi's picked it out for you. 332 00:26:44,184 --> 00:26:46,486 I see. 333 00:26:47,104 --> 00:26:48,355 Excuse me, Mr. Sasae. 334 00:26:48,355 --> 00:26:52,401 Can I ask you a question as a fan? 335 00:26:52,401 --> 00:26:56,001 She would like to ask you a question. 336 00:26:56,001 --> 00:26:57,947 Of course. 337 00:26:57,947 --> 00:27:00,409 What happened between you and the woman 338 00:27:00,409 --> 00:27:02,578 who was the model for the female lead? 339 00:27:02,578 --> 00:27:05,497 "What happened between you and the woman 340 00:27:05,497 --> 00:27:07,841 who was the model for the female lead?" 341 00:27:23,223 --> 00:27:26,234 The story had a happy ending... 342 00:27:29,188 --> 00:27:32,733 but it wasn't the case in real life. 343 00:27:32,733 --> 00:27:36,828 I failed to see that she was lonely, 344 00:27:37,613 --> 00:27:39,956 so she left for Korea 345 00:27:40,866 --> 00:27:43,710 without saying a word. 346 00:28:07,935 --> 00:28:09,265 Hey, Rock. It's me. 347 00:28:09,265 --> 00:28:10,354 Is something wrong? 348 00:28:10,354 --> 00:28:12,940 Why wouldn't you pick up your phone? 349 00:28:12,940 --> 00:28:16,025 Sorry. It's raining, so I was bringing in the laundry. 350 00:28:16,025 --> 00:28:18,862 This is so bad. What's going to happen to us? 351 00:28:18,862 --> 00:28:21,156 Why? What's going on? 352 00:28:21,156 --> 00:28:23,700 What are we going to do, Hong? 353 00:28:23,700 --> 00:28:26,912 I think Dad's publishing company went out of business. 354 00:28:26,912 --> 00:28:28,163 What? 355 00:28:28,163 --> 00:28:31,500 I only just heard from Mom earlier. 356 00:28:31,500 --> 00:28:35,170 Dad apparently filed for bankruptcy yesterday. 357 00:28:35,170 --> 00:28:37,214 What? 358 00:28:37,214 --> 00:28:38,549 Bankruptcy? 359 00:28:38,549 --> 00:28:40,759 I'm so scared, Hong. 360 00:28:40,759 --> 00:28:44,263 I couldn't get a hold of Dad all day, 361 00:28:44,263 --> 00:28:46,106 and Mom... 362 00:28:47,967 --> 00:28:50,061 [BENI] 363 00:28:56,648 --> 00:28:59,487 [BENI] 364 00:29:14,126 --> 00:29:16,594 What am I doing here? 365 00:29:43,906 --> 00:29:45,407 Beni. 366 00:29:45,407 --> 00:29:47,248 You're still up? 367 00:29:47,248 --> 00:29:48,883 Yes. 368 00:29:49,703 --> 00:29:51,413 I was waiting for you. 369 00:29:51,413 --> 00:29:53,040 Today... 370 00:29:53,040 --> 00:29:54,833 One of our star writers 371 00:29:54,833 --> 00:29:57,093 suddenly passed away. 372 00:29:59,505 --> 00:30:00,909 Sure. 373 00:30:02,591 --> 00:30:05,677 There's always a reason with you, Jungo. 374 00:30:05,677 --> 00:30:09,772 And those reasons are more important than me to you. 375 00:30:10,474 --> 00:30:13,102 I actually knew him personally. 376 00:30:13,102 --> 00:30:15,187 I even had drinks at his house once. 377 00:30:15,187 --> 00:30:19,108 You could have given me a call, at least. 378 00:30:19,108 --> 00:30:22,152 I couldn't help it. It was so hectic today. 379 00:30:22,152 --> 00:30:25,781 We wouldn't stop getting calls from the press. 380 00:30:25,781 --> 00:30:28,784 Everyone else went to the funeral. 381 00:30:28,784 --> 00:30:30,536 I was all by myself at the office. 382 00:30:30,536 --> 00:30:33,205 That doesn't mean you can't call me. 383 00:30:33,205 --> 00:30:34,839 Beni... 384 00:30:35,539 --> 00:30:37,584 It's not like I was out having fun. 385 00:30:37,584 --> 00:30:40,754 Can't you just say that you're sorry? 386 00:30:40,754 --> 00:30:43,547 Is it so hard to apologize? 387 00:30:43,547 --> 00:30:45,968 Do you even know how I feel right now? 388 00:30:45,968 --> 00:30:47,803 Can't you give me some attention, too? 389 00:30:47,803 --> 00:30:50,063 Why does it always have to be about you? 390 00:30:50,931 --> 00:30:53,058 You could have just apologized. 391 00:30:53,058 --> 00:30:56,203 No one will get mad at you for saying it. 392 00:30:56,203 --> 00:30:59,032 Why is it so hard for you to say that? 393 00:30:59,032 --> 00:31:00,941 - Beni... - What? 394 00:31:00,941 --> 00:31:03,909 Am I wrong? 395 00:31:04,653 --> 00:31:06,329 You know it's true. 396 00:31:07,030 --> 00:31:10,166 You don't even care about me anymore. 397 00:31:11,118 --> 00:31:13,162 How I'm doing these days 398 00:31:13,162 --> 00:31:15,171 or what's been bothering me. 399 00:31:15,831 --> 00:31:18,123 You have no idea, Jungo. 400 00:31:18,123 --> 00:31:20,919 I only just got back from work. 401 00:31:20,919 --> 00:31:23,839 That doesn't mean you can break our promise! 402 00:31:23,839 --> 00:31:28,177 Don't you remember we promised to talk over dinner tonight? 403 00:31:28,177 --> 00:31:30,345 What's the point of making promises? 404 00:31:30,345 --> 00:31:32,804 You might as well do nothing but work. 405 00:31:32,804 --> 00:31:35,142 Why make promises you can't keep? 406 00:31:35,142 --> 00:31:37,227 Why am I the only one who gets worried? 407 00:31:37,227 --> 00:31:38,979 Why do I always have to wait? 408 00:31:38,979 --> 00:31:41,774 This isn't easy for me, either! 409 00:31:41,774 --> 00:31:43,817 Do you think I like living like this? 410 00:31:43,817 --> 00:31:46,070 We see each other at home, anyway. 411 00:31:46,070 --> 00:31:47,488 When you're busy, 412 00:31:47,488 --> 00:31:49,316 promises can't always be kept. 413 00:31:49,316 --> 00:31:52,401 Why can't you be a bit more understanding? 414 00:31:59,541 --> 00:32:01,176 So... 415 00:32:01,877 --> 00:32:03,719 Are you saying... 416 00:32:05,214 --> 00:32:08,300 that it's all my fault? 417 00:32:08,300 --> 00:32:10,302 Come on. That's not what I-- 418 00:32:10,302 --> 00:32:11,804 Please! 419 00:32:11,804 --> 00:32:14,606 Can you please just say you're sorry? 420 00:32:15,305 --> 00:32:17,559 Do you know why this is so hard for me? 421 00:32:17,559 --> 00:32:20,854 You always turn me into a bad person when I deserve an apology. 422 00:32:20,854 --> 00:32:23,482 It's your fault, Jungo! 423 00:32:23,482 --> 00:32:27,111 You were the one who neglected me and left me alone. 424 00:32:27,111 --> 00:32:30,823 How many times do I need to tell you not to leave me by myself? 425 00:32:30,823 --> 00:32:34,459 I'm in a foreign country, and I'm all alone without you. 426 00:32:35,202 --> 00:32:40,131 Why do you leave me by myself and make me feel lonely? 427 00:33:10,696 --> 00:33:12,502 Do you know 428 00:33:13,483 --> 00:33:15,868 what I heard today? 429 00:33:23,834 --> 00:33:26,386 Did something happen back home? 430 00:33:34,428 --> 00:33:36,354 You know what? 431 00:33:43,979 --> 00:33:45,697 Jungo. 432 00:33:47,441 --> 00:33:49,401 I think 433 00:33:49,401 --> 00:33:51,367 you and I should break up. 434 00:33:54,198 --> 00:33:56,833 - Beni... - I can't... 435 00:33:59,119 --> 00:34:01,170 take it anymore. 436 00:34:04,833 --> 00:34:06,509 I can't... 437 00:34:09,505 --> 00:34:11,514 live like this anymore. 438 00:34:44,206 --> 00:34:47,634 If you failed to understand her loneliness... 439 00:34:49,420 --> 00:34:53,385 doesn't that mean that your love for has changed? 440 00:34:57,261 --> 00:34:58,895 No. 441 00:35:02,641 --> 00:35:05,818 My love has never changed. 442 00:35:13,819 --> 00:35:17,030 I'm sorry, but you'll have to excuse me. 443 00:35:17,030 --> 00:35:18,741 I have to be somewhere. 444 00:35:18,741 --> 00:35:20,157 You're leaving already? 445 00:35:20,157 --> 00:35:22,453 I'm already late for it. 446 00:35:22,453 --> 00:35:24,830 I'm sorry. 447 00:35:24,830 --> 00:35:25,998 Mr. Sasae. 448 00:35:25,998 --> 00:35:29,517 I look forward to working with you at Sodam Books. 449 00:36:26,159 --> 00:36:27,393 Hey. 450 00:36:27,393 --> 00:36:29,937 Sorry. Did you have to wait long? 451 00:36:29,937 --> 00:36:33,774 My dad was insisting that I stop by the get-together. 452 00:36:33,774 --> 00:36:36,318 Don't worry about it. Did you eat? 453 00:36:36,318 --> 00:36:38,276 No. 454 00:36:38,276 --> 00:36:40,570 What should we get? 455 00:36:40,570 --> 00:36:43,242 How about some shrimp? It's your favorite. 456 00:36:43,242 --> 00:36:44,535 Or scallops? 457 00:36:44,535 --> 00:36:45,869 Sure. 458 00:36:45,869 --> 00:36:48,379 I'm good with anything you like. 459 00:36:49,122 --> 00:36:52,042 Did something happen at work? 460 00:36:52,042 --> 00:36:56,254 No. I'm just not craving anything. 461 00:36:56,254 --> 00:36:57,720 Okay, then. 462 00:36:57,720 --> 00:36:59,612 I'll just order what looks good. 463 00:36:59,612 --> 00:37:01,246 Okay. 464 00:37:07,182 --> 00:37:08,683 This is nice. 465 00:37:08,683 --> 00:37:10,811 It's nice to get out once in a while. 466 00:37:10,811 --> 00:37:12,646 You must be tired these days. 467 00:37:12,646 --> 00:37:15,982 Especially with work and the wedding preparations. 468 00:37:15,982 --> 00:37:17,567 I wasn't that busy. 469 00:37:17,567 --> 00:37:21,579 And even if I was, it's nowhere as bad as resident doctors. 470 00:37:26,785 --> 00:37:28,419 Listen. 471 00:37:29,037 --> 00:37:31,581 I have some good news. 472 00:37:31,581 --> 00:37:33,750 Good news? 473 00:37:33,750 --> 00:37:36,253 I got accepted. 474 00:37:36,253 --> 00:37:38,964 The training program in the states. 475 00:37:38,964 --> 00:37:40,681 Seriously? 476 00:37:41,300 --> 00:37:42,772 Yes. 477 00:37:43,510 --> 00:37:45,178 Hong. 478 00:37:45,178 --> 00:37:48,140 Will you come with me to a new place 479 00:37:48,140 --> 00:37:50,566 and start a new life together? 480 00:38:07,826 --> 00:38:10,670 It's a little late, but this is my proposal. 481 00:38:12,205 --> 00:38:15,125 I'm sorry I haven't done it sooner. 482 00:38:15,125 --> 00:38:17,468 And for making excuses for being shy. 483 00:38:27,762 --> 00:38:29,855 Will you marry me? 484 00:38:38,106 --> 00:38:40,533 - Min Jun... - Hong. 485 00:38:43,862 --> 00:38:46,163 You're all that I need. 486 00:38:47,782 --> 00:38:49,792 I promise you. 487 00:38:51,077 --> 00:38:53,921 I'll never make you feel lonely. 488 00:38:56,583 --> 00:38:59,211 Wherever we are, 489 00:38:59,211 --> 00:39:02,339 and whenever it may be, 490 00:39:02,339 --> 00:39:04,265 I promise. 491 00:39:07,219 --> 00:39:09,687 I'll never leave you by yourself. 492 00:39:17,687 --> 00:39:19,322 Are you... 493 00:39:28,031 --> 00:39:29,832 Here. 494 00:39:30,826 --> 00:39:33,502 Don't cry, Hong. Why... 495 00:39:35,956 --> 00:39:38,841 I didn't think it would be that moving. 496 00:39:39,584 --> 00:39:41,302 I'm sorry. 497 00:39:45,215 --> 00:39:47,183 Min Jun... 498 00:39:51,972 --> 00:39:54,899 I don't know what's wrong with me. 499 00:39:56,268 --> 00:39:59,236 I don't mean to be like this. 500 00:40:08,655 --> 00:40:10,620 I'm really sorry. 501 00:40:14,035 --> 00:40:16,418 But I'm not so sure. 502 00:40:19,374 --> 00:40:22,134 I was sure that I got over it. 503 00:40:35,223 --> 00:40:36,899 Is that why... 504 00:40:38,351 --> 00:40:41,153 you went to the signing event today? 505 00:40:45,233 --> 00:40:47,368 I was there, too. 506 00:40:52,324 --> 00:40:54,458 Because I was anxious. 507 00:41:09,674 --> 00:41:11,726 If... 508 00:41:14,054 --> 00:41:16,348 I told you how I felt about you 509 00:41:16,348 --> 00:41:19,275 before you went to Japan... 510 00:41:23,396 --> 00:41:25,865 Would things be different for us now? 511 00:41:30,946 --> 00:41:32,872 Min Jun. 512 00:41:35,867 --> 00:41:38,252 Even if we were dating... 513 00:41:39,496 --> 00:41:43,416 before I met him, 514 00:41:43,416 --> 00:41:46,294 or even if we were married 515 00:41:46,294 --> 00:41:49,180 with three children... 516 00:41:50,799 --> 00:41:53,343 My heart would drop 517 00:41:53,343 --> 00:41:56,570 the moment I see him, just like it did now. 518 00:41:59,891 --> 00:42:02,144 When he leaves, 519 00:42:02,144 --> 00:42:04,111 and you leave me, 520 00:42:04,896 --> 00:42:07,490 I'll be all by myself again. 521 00:42:10,735 --> 00:42:15,456 But I can't lie to you just because I'm scared of being lonely. 522 00:42:23,832 --> 00:42:26,704 Because I genuinely like you. 523 00:42:38,513 --> 00:42:40,838 Because you like me? 524 00:42:44,019 --> 00:42:46,404 Because you genuinely like me? 525 00:42:48,523 --> 00:42:50,866 I didn't know that word... 526 00:42:54,196 --> 00:42:57,540 could sound so cruel. 527 00:43:03,330 --> 00:43:06,924 I'm sorry, Min Jun. I have to go. 528 00:43:36,363 --> 00:43:40,333 I don't know why I suddenly started to cry. 529 00:43:41,160 --> 00:43:44,296 The moment Min Jun proposed... 530 00:43:45,581 --> 00:43:50,385 I suddenly thought that I had to fend for myself. 531 00:43:52,504 --> 00:43:54,506 Actually, it wasn't just a thought. 532 00:43:54,506 --> 00:43:56,807 It was more of a realization. 533 00:43:59,636 --> 00:44:01,555 And all of a sudden, 534 00:44:01,555 --> 00:44:04,649 I was reminded of the look on Jungo's face. 535 00:44:07,060 --> 00:44:09,813 Our love was beautiful 536 00:44:09,813 --> 00:44:12,865 because we were reckless and naive. 537 00:44:17,112 --> 00:44:19,782 Our love had come to an end 538 00:44:19,782 --> 00:44:21,997 without a moment to say goodbye. 539 00:44:24,953 --> 00:44:27,171 And his face was grimaced in pain 540 00:44:27,873 --> 00:44:30,007 because of our love. 541 00:44:51,563 --> 00:44:55,901 [MR. YOON] 542 00:44:55,901 --> 00:44:57,652 Hi, Ms. Choi. 543 00:44:57,652 --> 00:44:59,654 Mr. Yoon. 544 00:44:59,654 --> 00:45:01,281 Are you still having dinner? 545 00:45:01,281 --> 00:45:05,952 No, Mr. Sasae seemed tired, so we wrapped up earlier than we expected. 546 00:45:05,952 --> 00:45:09,915 - I just drove him to his hotel. - I see. 547 00:45:09,915 --> 00:45:12,417 Thank you for your hard work today. 548 00:45:12,417 --> 00:45:13,835 Have a good night. 549 00:45:13,835 --> 00:45:16,721 Yes, Ms. Choi. Have a good night. 550 00:46:13,059 --> 00:46:14,185 Excuse me. 551 00:46:14,185 --> 00:46:17,566 Can you tell me which room Mr. Sasae Hikari is staying in? 552 00:46:17,566 --> 00:46:19,234 I'm sorry, ma'am. 553 00:46:19,234 --> 00:46:22,237 We can't disclose the room numbers of our guests. 554 00:46:22,237 --> 00:46:24,364 Right. Of course. 555 00:46:24,364 --> 00:46:26,832 I'm sorry, ma'am. 556 00:46:28,869 --> 00:46:30,920 Excuse me, ma'am. 557 00:46:31,663 --> 00:46:34,416 I can't tell you his room number, 558 00:46:34,416 --> 00:46:39,504 but I think he went to the bar on the first floor earlier. 559 00:46:39,504 --> 00:46:41,389 Thank you.