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- Oh, no... - Wait...

- Ms. Gong Yeon Su? - Mr. Dokgo Dal!

Why are you doing this to me?

What did I do?

You were the one who started it this time.

Dokgo Dal!

You're gay, right?

What?

- I'm what? - You like men, don't you?

Who said that?

I saw everything.

- With the VP... - The VP?

With Yoon Jio?

- That's not true! - You don't have to hide it from me.

I've actually witnessed it several times.

No, you're wrong! Yoon Jio is just a close friend.

And I like women.

- Really? - Want me to prove it?

- Huh? - Come to my place right now, then.

I'm ready.

I don't know what you mean.

I can prove to you I'm not gay.

Stop joking around!

I'm not joking.

What happened just now

never happened!

I'm sorry for the misunderstanding.

Am I actually feeling relieved?

You've lost your mind, Gong Yeon Su.

Let's get a divorce.

Honey, do you have to say that while I'm making ratatouille?

The sauce smells incredible.

- Out of nowhere? - I'm sick of it.

Even past thirty, how many times do I have to keep getting misunderstood like this?

It's not the first time.

Just accept it as our destiny.

Why, though? Who misunderstood?

Gong Yeon Su.

- Let's get divorced. - You said it's our destiny.

It's about time we went against destiny.

We're past thirty now.

Here's to our divorce.

[Episode 4]

When having a wild night with my girlfriend...

We rarely do it.

I don't know, he's always tired.

I want that day to feel special.

It's actually my first time.

The first time is important.

Doing the same thing every time gets boring.

I think it'd be fun.

My boyfriend would like it too.

- Fun is important. - So, what would you like inside?

Honestly?

Well, what would be good?

- Something romantic. - Romantic.

Something fresh? It'd be disappointing if it's just something predictable.

Exactly.

Shall we open it?

You want to fill it with only toys?

Perfume? Scented candles?

What is this, a mystery box of kids' toys?

You said fun is important.

Besides, for a special promo, wouldn't going too hardcore

- be a bit much? - Still, not this.

It's a 200 milliliter bottle.

Then this won't do either. It's 250 milliliters.

We're including it because it's necessary.

Surprise and excitement,

are you ditching the romantic touch completely?

It means prioritizing efficiency.

If the content isn't practical, it isn't fun.

Even so, turning it into a total documentary is a bit much.

Why do you think I'm including this?

Lubricant protects skin from friction and irritation.

Some people genuinely need it depending on their condition.

Demand is higher than you'd think,

but unit costs are low.

So, in terms of need and cost efficiency,

it's far more useful than a scented candle.

Besides, this scented candle and perfume aren't even our company's products.

Obviously, we need to consider this from a cost perspective.

Well, let's say perfume is one thing,

but shouldn't we at least be able to include a scented candle?

Doesn't he get the vibe?

Well, of course someone who views love

merely as an urge to reproduce wouldn't understand that.

Seriously, if he's only going to care about efficiency, why plan a mystery box?

Why not just bundle them up and sell them straight out?

Gong Yeon Su.

Is that man the only thing on your mind?

You've been talking about him non-stop for days already.

He has completely taken over your head.

- Taken over my head? Just go home already. - Home?

Hey!

Be honest with me, Yeon Su.

You're glad he isn't gay, aren't you?

No, I'm not.

Whether he's gay or not, it has nothing to do with me.

Then why did you do a confirmation kiss?

What were you trying to confirm?

Tell me.

Come on, spill it!

Eat this and be quiet.

- Dear. - Yes?

Then, when would be a good time?

Any time works for me.

- Exactly. Old folks aren't busy. - Of course not.

Young people are the busy ones.

Yeon Su, when works best for you?

Me? Well...

I'll have to check my schedule.

I wonder if he likes chicken.

Hardly anyone dislikes chicken.

Why? Who's coming?

We're thinking of inviting Dokgo Dal over.

Invite? W-Who?

He came all this way last time and left empty-handed.

That's no way to treat a guest.

Indeed, that won't do.

I'll treat him properly myself.

It's just a simple meal. I'll make some samgyetang,

so just ask him if he likes chicken.

With free-range chicken.

I'll take him to a great restaurant instead.

Goodness, when an elder speaks,

just stop making excuses and bring him over.

Yes, Grandfather.

I've thought it over,

and I still believe the candle should be included.

Didn't we already settle that?

Looks like Ms. Gong hasn't given up on the candle.

Here we go again.

Without this, the mystery box loses its meaning.

Even if we drop the perfume, Jenga, or bath bombs,

I insist on keeping the candle.

Convince me. What is this candle

that you just can't let go of?

You really don't get it.

The most vital element is missing from this mystery box.

- What's that? - Emotion.

Emotion that touches the heart, not just the body.

The warmth and romantic ambiance from candlelight. Get it?

Unnecessary.

And she's shut down.

I feel sorry for her.

Is she going for it?

- Here she goes! - She's going!

Are you doing this on purpose?

Doing what?

Do you not understand my point,

or do you just refuse to?

I simply don't understand.

Do you know why you don't?

Because you only see the mystery concept as a sales gimmick.

You only want functional,

high-performing, high-demand,

and cost-effective items.

What's wrong with that?

That's completely standard business logic.

Why people look forward to a mystery box,

what makes them smile,

or what emotional connection couples share,

you don't consider any of that!

To me, that candle

is the identity of this mystery box!

It's a symbol showing our brand cares

about the heart, not just the body.

Just as you study customer satisfaction,

I study consumer emotions and desires.

At least in this area,

I'm more of an expert than you, Mr. Dokgo Dal.

Didn't you hire me because my ad moved you?

Then you should trust me.

- What? - What do you mean?

Why aren't you saying anything?

Because you're not entirely wrong.

So we're keeping the candle?

You're not wrong, but you haven't fully convinced me either.

I'm in favor of the candle.

Still, from the company's standpoint,

we have to consider purchasing costs.

Minimizing risk is Godal's responsibility too.

I thought the priority here wasn't avoiding losses,

but rather what kind of image

we are appealing to consumers with.

Isn't that why you hired me for brand marketing?

You do have a point.

Brand marketing focuses on building the image first.

Let's negotiate unit prices with candle suppliers this week

and see how low we can get them.

Never back down!

You still need to go home, though.

Do you want to grab dinner together?

How about a bowl of spicy udon with me?

I still have some work left.

We'll eat quickly, and then I'll let you go.

I need to get home and feed my fish anyway.

Extra spicy.

Do you know where the udon place is?

Where is it? Is it far from here?

- We've actually been there before. - Really?

Make sure to come this time.

Hae and Byeol miss you a lot too.

Please.

[Under Maintenance]

Thank you.

Thank you.

Can't you eat crown daisy?

It's not that I can't,

I just don't like the grassy taste.

You're that type, aren't you?

The type who eats whatever

his girlfriend can't finish or doesn't like.

Doesn't everyone do that?

Plenty of people don't.

I consider it a privilege.

You only get to do that when you're close and fond of each other.

That's true.

- Steamed bun or bungeoppang? - So suddenly?

Well... bungeoppang.

- Ramen or udon? - Udon.

Okay. Preferences saved.

- Go ahead. Enjoy the meal. - Enjoy the meal.

So delicious!

Security system disarmed.

Confirmed. Everyone from Loand has left.

No one is left in the building.

Understood.

Power will be cut in five minutes.

Clashing at work is totally normal.

Honestly, Godal can be a bit prickly.

I won't deny that.

Please try to understand him.

He finds it hard to connect emotionally with others.

He once told me over drinks

that the door to his heart has no handle.

What does that mean?

Literally what it sounds like.

If a door is shut and has no handle.

No one can get in, right?

The real problem is

he's trapped inside and can't get out either.

That's probably when

I started acting like an eager puppy around him.

I have to keep making noise outside the door

just to get him to answer through the crack.

What the...

Move out of the way!

D-D-Dokgo Dal?

Ms. Gong Yeon Su?

A-Are you all right?

Didn't you go home?

I had some work left.

I grabbed dinner and came back,

heard about the power maintenance,

and came up to grab my bag.

They should've posted a notice beforehand.

They did.

- They did? - There's a notice in the lobby,

another inside the elevator,

and they even made an announcement.

Did they?

Are you afraid of the dark?

Who said that?

Are you scared of ghosts or something?

I used to be afraid of the rain.

I told you I hated rain, didn't I?

You don't need to comfort me. That makes it even more uncomfortable.

I'm not doing this to comfort you.

It's because of this candle.

Staring at the candle makes me weirdly honest.

When I was little, I got locked in the bathroom once.

No matter how loud I screamed, my parents didn't come.

Because of that rain sound.

It felt like the rain was swallowing my voice,

and it terrified me.

Now I dislike the rain, but I'm not afraid of it anymore.

Because I realized that, back then,

what I felt wasn't fear, but sorrow.

Once I recognized what that vague feeling was,

I started feeling better.

What was it for you, Mr. Dokgo Dal?

The real feeling behind that moment.

Dad, Mom...

Dad...

Dad...

Maybe

loneliness?

Pretty useful, wasn't it?

So, that cheesy conversation just now

was because of this candle?

Just enough darkness and light,

plus just the right warmth and mood.

Every romance needs that.

Were we

in a romance just now?

Pardon?

No, what I mean is...

Not us, but the mystery box.

Gifting romance to whoever buys the box.

That's what I meant.

Since the lights are back on,

I'll go back home.

Excuse me.

Do you happen to dislike samgyetang?

No.

I don't dislike it.

- Then do you have a chicken allergy or... - No, none.

- Why? - What?

Oh... No, it's nothing!

I'll get going now.

[Dad, Mom, Sis, Me]

- You're here? - Yes.

Kids, look who's here!

- Dal! - Dal!

- Hae, Byeol, I'm here! - Dal!

- Hey, there! - Why are you so late?

We told you to come, but you never did.

I'm sorry. I've had so much work lately.

Hold on.

- Presents! - Wow, so pretty!

Let's go open them over there.

- It's so pretty! - He's over there.

Happy birthday.

Skip the pleasantries. Let's get straight to the point.

If you're done playing around, come back to the company.

You've embarrassed me more than enough.

- I'm not done having fun yet. - You insolent brat!

You can't even secure proper investments or run proper ads.

You dare call that a business?

You seem very interested in my company.

Clinging to a failure is pure stupidity.

A real man should have the guts to switch courses when it isn't working.

- Like your marriages, Father? - What did you say?

I may lack your decisiveness, but I do have endurance.

So let me fool around a bit more,

and we can talk again around your sixtieth birthday.

Who on earth did you get that stubbornness from?

Hard as it is to admit, my stubbornness, ego, and womanizing ways

all came straight from you.

I'll take my leave.

I need to air out the room.

Do you know how much we laughed

when we were having cake?

It really was so much fun today.

Are you all right?

- Yes. - When are you visiting that family again?

I heard the elders over there really took a liking to you.

I'm home!

Hold on.

Did you ask when he's free?

- Ask what? - Dokgo Dal, of course.

Mom, why bring that up again?

I told you I'd treat him myself.

Just bring him over.

Absolutely not!

Do you know who Grandma was on the phone with earlier?

Her ninth-degree cousin.

- What about him? - Don't you remember?

He set you two up.

- What do we do? - What do you mean, what do we do?

[User Guide]

Huh?

You managed to keep it in the end.

- So, is this the final lineup? - Yeah.

- Min Young, do you know how to code? - I'm brilliant at it. Why?

How about adding one last thing?

There's no room left inside the box.

It doesn't need space.

Just this single sheet of paper.

We can create a QR code

linking to a playlist curated for the mystery box.

- A playlist? - What sets the mood in a room

is lighting and music.

If we connect it to the product guide and review bulletin board as well,

accessibility will be so much better.

Collecting reviews would be immensely helpful.

Adding a detailed survey and star ratings would be even better.

Time to show off my skills after a while.

Go for it, Min Young. Show us what you've got.

- All right! - Let's do this!

Why did you include the candle?

You said you wouldn't give it up.

If you aren't honest, I'll light another candle.

The power went out at just the right time,

you showed up at just the right time,

I happened to hate the dark,

and you brought up the rain.

And behind all of that was just a single scented candle.

I thought it wouldn't be so bad.

A single candle inside a mystery box

is lit amid coincidences and little moments,

bringing out honest feelings between two people.

"I enjoyed our talk back then."

You sure take the long way around just to say that.

By the way, why did you ask about samgyetang?

What? Oh...

No reason, really.

It just slipped out.

Well... Actually,

my grandfather wants me to bring you over.

- Bring whom? - My blind date.

- And? - Well, that wouldn't work.

- I keep postponing it, but... - Don't postpone it. Just say no.

Can't you even put up that much of a defense?

You've been to my house, so you know.

My grandfather's word is law.

I can't disobey him. I can't defend myself.

So, here's the thing.

Could you come over in person

and turn him down?

No, thanks.

Yeah, right.

Of course, you wouldn't want to.

On second thought, that was a really selfish request.

Please just forget I said anything.

I'll handle it

on my own.

I'm out of my mind.

Why would I even ask him that?

Just because he added a candle,

I let my guard down so easily.

Ms. Yeon Su.

Oh, Mr. VP, where have you been?

[Golden Bungeoppang] Ta-da! I went fishing.

I drove around forever to find bungeoppang in autumn.

You said you prefer bungeoppang over steamed buns.

See how thoughtful I was, leaving the bag open?

So they wouldn't get soggy.

Wait, are you into custard rather than red bean?

Should I run out and catch more?

No, not at all!

I love them both!

Have some too.

Thank you!

Cheers!

- Ah! So hot! - Mmm, so good.

Bungeoppang really tastes best when it's hot.

Mr. Dal, you haven't left yet?

- Want some bungeoppang? - No, I'm eating dinner.

Let's finish our conversation.

- What? - Let's step out.

- Enjoy your food. - Thank you.

Let me ask you straight.

Do you truly need me to turn them down?

No, it's fine. I told you I'd handle it myself.

You don't need to worry about it.

Let me ask another way, then.

Have you ever once in your life

felt like smashing the earthenware jars in your yard?

Not really...

All right. I'll help you.

First, think about what the elders would hate the most.

Then we'll draft a detailed battle plan.

So much work to do, I'm thrilled!

Anything besides being a picky eater?

Why?

I used to get scolded heavily for being picky.

I figured your mother's cooking would be quite good.

Let's reveal your job openly.

Sounds good.

Just make sure not to mention me.

Don't worry about that.

What else?

There is one thing they care about most.

A man must be devoted to the household

and carry on the family lineage.

A woman must obey her husband

and bear the heirs.

A bit intense, isn't it?

Should we tone it down?

No, that should do just fine.

So, when is D-day?

This Saturday.

- What time? - Noon.

It'd be great if you were 20 or 30 minutes late.

My grandfather absolutely despises people being late for appointments.

Got it. Understood.

The subscriber you dialed...

Did something happen? Why isn't she answering?

[My Sini]

Hey, where did Si Eun go?

[Nam Su] Looks like she went to the restroom.

[Missed Call from Nam Su]

Shouldn't he be here by now?

Dear,

bring out the radish and green onion kimchi we made last week.

- Yes, sure! - Good.

Wasn't he supposed to arrive by noon?

Traffic has been bad lately.

- Don't be impatient. - Fine!

- Should we bring out ginseng liquor? - Does he drink?

You're earlier than expected.

Well, it just happened.

- Shall we head in? - No.

It's only been 15 minutes.

Oh, right.

Oh, hello!

Is Yeon Su getting married?

Oh, my! Our little pea is really tying the knot!

- Yes. - Her brother passed the civil service exam?

Probably not yet.

You look too neat.

Hold on.

There, this is better.

Goodness, this man...

Should I call Yeon Su?

Leave it. He'll show up.

Let's go.

We're here!

He's here! You made it!

I hope it suits your taste.

It's delicious.

The cheonggukjang last time was wonderful too.

You're truly an amazing cook.

You speak so sweetly.

I'll make it for you again next time.

- What do you like to eat? - I eat almost everything, I'm not picky.

Except chicken must be boiled in broth,

and for beef, I only eat tenderloin.

Quite the gourmet!

Also, I can't eat crustacean shellfish.

I'm allergic.

I'm allergic to shrimp as well.

Other than that, I eat anything.

Oh, and I don't care for eggplant.

The texture is far too mushy.

Raised like a prince, huh? Quite picky!

People only pick and choose because times are easy now.

Back when we starved during the spring famine,

there was no such thing as being picky.

Whatever you could get into your stomach, even if it meant stripping tree bark

to boil and eat during those days.

You're absolutely right,

but if food doesn't agree with one's body,

it can turn into poison.

By the way, that job of yours,

is it a toy company?

Or is it exercise equipment?

To be more precise,

it covers both realms.

- Both? - Yes.

It's a sex toy company.

What toy? Face-washing toy?

Oh, sex.

Sex toy company. In simple terms,

you can think of it as adult novelties.

We import, manufacture, and sell various adult products,

and it suits my disposition, so I enjoy my work.

- I thought you said toys. - They are toys.

Just as children play with toys

to find fun, comfort, and emotional satisfaction,

we adopt the exact same concept,

only these are toys for grown-ups.

The world has changed quite a bit.

It might just be something

we old folks don't quite understand.

You're truly open-minded.

Most people harbor prejudices.

Prejudice, my foot... Well...

I heard your father runs a very large enterprise.

Do you plan to work with him down the road?

My father wants that,

but I'm not interested.

I genuinely love my own business.

Still, once you marry and have children,

shouldn't a parent have a respectable profession?

Fortunately, you won't need to worry about that.

I have azoospermia.

I'll probably never have children in my life.

What's truly fortunate, though,

is that I have twin siblings whom I adore.

Since my father is getting older,

I plan to raise them like my own kids later.

Still, there's no issue with my function as a man,

which is such a relief.

Aside from those few quirks,

he's an otherwise perfect person.

I'll take care of it.

I wish you the best in your future.

Thank you.

Thank you for today.

I don't know if this is a situation to be thankful for,

but thank you anyway.

Is that all?

To be honest, I was worried

- and a little scared. - Not thrilled?

It's honestly my first time.

Rattling the elders like that,

and wrecking their plans.

Marriage, a partner, career, competence,

family plans, all of it

was planned without your consent,

so you don't need to feel guilty.

Is this how it feels?

The day my aunt filed her divorce papers,

she said she cheered three times outside the courthouse.

Making such a major life decision on her own

felt exhilarating to her.

I think I might understand

how that feels now.

I felt liberated for the first time.

Good for you.

Aren't you someone who is honest and decisive?

Just as you market things brilliantly,

live your life the same way.

Are you cheering me on right now?

It wasn't cheering, it was advice disguised as a roundabout remark,

but you can just hear what you want to hear.

It means, don't forget that strangely brave

and polite kind of crazy energy, anywhere you go.

This man is always testing me.

Anyway, it's all settled now.

We're no longer bound by that blind date,

and the ties between our elders are cut.

Now that our personal boundary is completely clear,

our relationship going forward

will be strictly professional.

Just like that, without warning,

he rattles the handle on the door to my heart.

Go back inside. See you at work.

Mr. Dokgo Dal.

Do you want to go on a date with me?

Our personal boundary

just expanded.

[Horizon, Growing Clearer the Further Away]

[Mystery Box]

[Lose Yourself, and the Brand Loses Its Way]

[About Love]