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[The 8th Traditional Coming-of-Age Ceremony] Reaching adulthood,

with an upright and calm body and mind,

firm will and integrity, may you possess the virtues of a woman.

You have reached adulthood as you insert this hairpin.

May your body and mind be upright and pure,

your will and integrity steadfast,

and may you embody the virtues of a woman.

This hairpin is the burden you must shoulder as a woman.

From now on, you must stay modest and prudent in both body and mind.

Do not show yourself easily

or grant it rashly.

Treasuring yourself preciously

is the true grace of a woman.

Do you understand?

Only after 29 years did I pull out with my own hands

my mother's hairpin that had weighed down my head all my life.

When you fall in love, so much happens inside your brain.

Shrimp? Chicken?

Reason goes numb, and passion surges.

One salmon sandwich and one warm hot coffee latte, please.

One salmon sandwich and a latte...

Will there be anything else?

No, that's fine. Wait, maybe chicken is safer?

Does the chicken sandwich come with avocado too?

You have to add it. Would you like me to do that?

Never mind. Just make it as original.

Our activated nerves and brain

assign positive value to the other person.

They make them feel dazzlingly attractive and irresistible.

Dopamine, serotonin, phenylethylamine, and oxytocin...

When all these hormones surge at once,

we call that love.

Yeon Su,

are you awake?

[I had fun!]

[Episode 7] Can you be friends after sex?

Is this the opinion column for this week?

Totally possible! Once you hit this age,

everyone's basically a friend anyway.

Come on! Sleeping together revokes friendship status. No way!

Throw away the prejudice that friends are formed solely by friendship.

Ever heard of FWB?

FW what?

Friends with benefits.

You know, casual friends who keep it purely physical.

Look at you, Ms. Gong!

Well, even I know that much.

So, could you do it, Ms. Gong?

It's... possible?

Wait, really?

I mean, as long as both agree,

there's nothing wrong with it?

Shall we say respecting the diversity of relationships?

You are that kind of cool lady! What about you, boss?

Sure. Isn't the whole point to have fun together?

As long as it was fun, that's enough.

- Exactly! - Right, having fun is what matters.

- Then, let's start the meeting with fun. - Yes.

Okay, first, the results from the pop-up.

Ta-da!

Sales during the event grew about twenty-five percent,

and the online mall order rate immediately after the pop-up

also increased by 12% compared to the previous month! Applause!

And the number of new member sign-ups also shot up!

But the downside is that the influx of weird customers has also increased a lot!

He got triggered.

That "I had fun" totally bruised his ego.

It reads like a casual restaurant review.

The more I think about it, the more ridiculous it is.

Only his pride? Mine took a beating too!

At least it's clean and neat...

Still,

leaving like this,

isn't that a bit cold?

He probably thought he was being polite,

so you wouldn't feel awkward. I totally understand.

Didn't you flip out when that younger guy bailed on you?

Hey, that's completely different.

You two work together.

What should I do?

Should I wait for him, or just leave?

- Sera... - Yeah?

I want to sound as sophisticated as possible.

- Got a pen? - A pen?

- Hold on. - Write this down.

Okay, shoot.

N-O-T... B... A-D?

"Not bad"? That's way too much!

How about this? FWB.

FW what?

Friends with benefits! Keeping it purely physical and casual.

You want me to write that on the note?

It's just three letters, how cool is that?

I'm hanging up.

[I had fun!]

So, do you regret it?

Are your feelings hurt?

It's not that, but...

Was it good?

Come on, why are you asking?

Tell me. It's the biggest milestone in Gong Yeon Su's life!

I don't know.

Why are you smiling?

I'm not smiling.

Look at you!

What? Why?

Wait, don't tell me...

Fingers of truth.

Why are we playing drinking games over salad?

A finger down

- if you can't stop thinking about him. - Stop it!

- Fold it. - Happy now?

Put a finger down if your heart races around him.

I just have mild arrhythmia.

If he asked to sleep together again, and you'd say yes, fold the rest.

Cut it out, will you?

So, you wouldn't?

I would.

Yeon Su,

the thing is...

he might just be looking for fun.

Can you handle that?

By the way, did Yeon Su say anything?

- About what? - Well,

she brought two guys home,

yet she hasn't said a single word about either of them.

So, who's your pick?

Number one?

Or number two?

When all is said and done!

A man must be sexy to be worth living with.

Did you get divorced because your ex wasn't sexy?

He was sexy.

The problem was, other women found him sexy too.

A man just needs to protect his own woman.

A man who protects his woman will protect his family too.

And... stay healthy.

Seriously, come on!

Store-bought dumplings are great these days.

Why waste our valuable labor on this?

I should bring the kimchi filling...

I liked that boy.

He reminds me of you when you were young.

I'll take the next one.

There's room for you.

What? Wait...

Did you enjoy your meal?

Ah, yes...

The thing is... he might just be looking for fun.

Can you handle that?

[You think I'm joking? I'm coming for you! CEO, I'll burst your balls!]

What is all this?

Thank you!

What's up?

Mr. Yoon, did you see the community board?

Peter Panty? He's at it again?

He just throws a fit whenever quarterly coupons drop. Ignore him.

Still, the level of verbal abuse

and threats is too strong.

Here says, "coming to the company to set it on fire,

grabbing the CEO by the collar,

and that part...

- He can't do that. - Why?

- What else does it say? - It says...

- Damage... his private area... - What?

He says he'll chop it off!

Chop what off?

Peter Panty is throwing another fit.

Looks like Ms. Yeon Su is worried about you.

- Worried? - Well, my desk is closest to the entrance.

If he storms in, I'd be the first to get hit.

Why worry? You are the specialist for this.

If something happens,

you run away, no?

Look who's talking!

Ms. Yeon Su!

Yes?

Can you come out?

Oh, it melted already.

It's fine. Thanks for the drink.

Actually, I called you over to ask you out.

What are you doing tonight?

I'm pretty tired today, so...

What about tomorrow?

Tomorrow, I have to help

prepare for a memorial service at home.

I see.

Ms. Yeon Su,

if I'm moving too fast, feel free to pull the brakes on me.

Pardon?

I like you so much that I might be rushing ahead without thinking.

Let's get something delicious next week instead.

Mr. Yoon...

I don't think I can go on a date with you.

Thank you for filling my heart with delicious food

whenever things were hard or upsetting.

But my feelings

don't go beyond that.

May I ask the reason?

Am I just not your type?

Or perhaps...

is there someone you like?

My feelings belong to me,

and your feelings belong to you.

Still, thank you. For being honest with me.

Thank you too.

Call me anytime if you're having a rough time.

I'll treat you to tons of spicy udon.

Your moves are sluggish, and your expression looks terrible.

What's gotten into you lately?

I'm sorry.

Are you sick?

Or have you checked out because you're moving somewhere?

You're still on my team.

Do your job right for the remaining performances.

[Nam Su]

[My Sini]

The subscriber you dialed is unavailable...

Come help me lift this!

Yes, sir! Coming!

Can you build a pyramid?

What are you building right now?

I'm building a pyramid.

Long time no see, Mr. Yoon.

He went to greet the family, but no news yet.

He's been extremely busy.

Do you know how embarrassing this is for me as the matchmaker?

What are you talking about?

If your son has such an issue, you should've told me earlier!

An issue?

What?

What did you say?

Why did you cook all this?

I cook whenever I feel down.

Just buy some bread instead. Why tire yourself out?

I baked bread too.

[Dad]

Answer it. He keeps calling me because you won't pick up.

Just block him.

Gosh, such a brat!

He only wants one thing: to set me up on a blind date.

Not this time.

He just asked how you are doing.

Whether you're doing fine, whether you're seeing anyone.

- Really? Stop taking his calls. - Then pick up your darn phone!

What did you tell him?

That you're fine and always seeing women.

By the way,

is he still pushing blind dates on you?

Was the one with Ms. Yeon Su the last?

I should've gone instead of you.

Maybe things would've turned out differently

if we'd met as prospective spouses.

What do you mean?

I got dumped.

- By Yeon Su. - What?

I'm pretty sure she has someone

she likes.

I still had so much charm to show her!

What good is having an in-law-approved face when she cuts me off at the door?

Forget it! Let's grab a beer.

Sure.

Great!

- New clothes? - Had them already.

- New skincare routine? - Same one I always use.

Something feels different about you.

Like what?

Do I look more sophisticated?

Your overall vibe feels subtly pumped up,

like you're radiating positive male energy.

Stop talking nonsense!

Did something happen in Busan?

What? N-N-Nothing happened!

O-O-Oh? Why are you stammering so hard?

I knew it! You...

You did it, didn't you?

- Seriously! - Wait, really? You really did it?

- Did you actually do it? - Stop it!

Auntie, keep your voice down! Everyone will hear!

Finally! You actually did it!

Where are our ancestors...

Here... Dear ancestors!

The eldest daughter of the Gong clan

has finally unboxed her body!

Stop it! Cut it out!

Wait!

- How was it? Amazing? Did you go to heaven? - I don't know!

- Back off a little. - Come on!

Give me a one-line review!

Gosh, really!

Why is everyone so obsessed with someone else's first time?

First time?

Don't tell me...

You had sex?

I was talking about using a sex toy!

I... I was talking a-a-a-about that too!

Oh, my! Oh, my goodness! Look at you!

I can't believe this. Wow! Oh, my!

It seems like just yesterday you were wearing squeaky shoes!

You're all grown up now!

Oh, dear...

So, how was it?

Nothing crazy once you actually do it, right?

Acting like it's some big deal.

Treating it like the ultimate forbidden fruit.

Auntie, how did it feel for you?

Did I feel it?

No, I mean emotionally. Were you okay?

Why?

How did you feel?

It just felt... weird.

I wondered if it was okay,

and then felt empty.

Guilty, but also relieved at the same time.

There's a word for that:

bittersweet relief.

It's not like you were defending a lifelong belief.

You just kept a promise.

Now let's each take care of our own lives.

Come out and eat.

So who was it? Number one or number two?

Come on! Auntie!

- Number three? - Stop it!

Lately our eldest grandson is hard to see.

He went out early again.

I guess because the exam is right ahead, he's working hard.

Oh, my...

How admirable!

There's not much time left.

Since he'll definitely pass this time,

just hang in there a bit more.

Yes, of course.

We'll see whether he passes or not.

You never know with these things.

You never know how it ends until the lid comes off.

Isn't that right, Yeon Su?

At least your niece and your nephew have lids to open.

You're just a bottomless pit who runs her mouth and eats all day.

Oh, dear...

Let's get Nam Su some herbal tonic.

He uses his brain all day, so he needs to replenish his energy.

Yes.

I'll get going to work now.

- All right. - Thank you for the meal.

Goodness!

Yeon Su!

Mom, why did you come out?

Why are you leaving in the middle of eating?

I'm running late. I'm full, so don't worry.

Is everything all right with you lately?

Yeah, nothing's wrong.

Once Nam Su's exam is over, I'll get you some herbal tonic too.

I haven't paid enough attention to you.

I'm fine. Just take good care of Nam Su.

He looked exhausted recently.

You're still my pride and joy, Yeon Su.

You know that, right?

I'm late. See you!

Have a good day at work!

You'll bring the house down with that sigh.

My heart is already buried in an underground bunker.

I just can't shake this off.

Stop it. It's not like she committed a crime or anything.

You don't understand how I feel.

You've never had a child or raised a daughter.

Then tell me.

Would you rather Ha Neul got pregnant by accident?

What? Absolutely not!

See? Considering that, the current situation isn't necessarily bad, right?

How responsible is she, using contraception on her own?

I know that too.

I know all that, but...

That's just how a mother feels.

Even when she's thirty or forty, she's still my baby,

and I just want her to stay my baby.

Something like that.

Watching my own child become independent...

I guess I didn't want to accept it.

[Mom]

Okay, I admit it! I was being petty.

You keep growing up, but my heart stays small. I'm sorry.

Instead, Rule 1: Use good condoms.

Rule 2: Go to checkups are a must. And with me!

Rule 3: Do not marry Dong Woo.

Deal!

I'm sorry for upsetting you too, Mom.

Reconciliation tteokbokki, deal?

- I'm leaving early today. - What?

I have to eat tteokbokki with my daughter.

You want me to do all this alone?

I covered all of this when you went to Ganghwado with your crush.

Don't you remember?

Tteokbokki...

Grandma's Hand Tteokbokki in Hangdeok-dong is amazing.

Exactly!

I'm off!

[You're all dead. I'm heading over right now!]

[You think I'm joking? I'm coming to tear your office apart!]

Excuse me, what brings you here?

Sir, you need to tell me what this is regarding...

The intensity is definitely on the stronger side.

The grip isn't great, though.

Was the date really that bad?

The levels aren't refined either.

It'll definitely come down to personal taste.

Taste! I should've figured out her tastes.

Dating requires strategy...

Hey, just go home.

What kind of guy is he?

The guy Yeon Su likes.

Innocent people like her usually end up falling for scumbags.

She needs to be careful!

Come on, is she an idiot without even that kind of judgment?

They say judgment gets blurry in front of love, you know?

All right, just get back to work.

[Gong Yeon Su]

The subscriber you dialed is unavailable, connecting to voicemail.

After the beep, the call charges will apply.

Hello, sir!

Someone is here looking for you. I think it's Peter Panty...

[Dokgo Dal, you have a new voicemail]

[Press the call button to connect]

First message.

Hello, sir! Someone is here looking for you.

I think it's Peter Panty...

Sir, wait a second!

Godal! Where are you going?

You decorated this place nicely with my money.

Before the CEO arrives,

let me clarify a few things first.

You are our customer Peter Panty, correct?

You've posted forty-seven times on our board.

Complaining the intensity is too weak to feel anything,

that your wife got an electric shock while using it,

along with various charging errors.

- Listen here-- - First,

our products are made of medical-grade silicone,

making an internal electric shock impossible.

Second, it clearly specifies the usage of standard charging,

yet you used fast charging.

That is user negligence.

Third, if issues keep occurring every single time,

why do you keep buying our products?

You're currently in our top one percent of VIP customers.

What's the revenue here? What's your operating profit?

Regardless,

threats cross the line.

- Threats? - If you post threats to wreck our office,

grab our CEO by the collar, or inflict physical harm again,

we won't just stand by.

What's your name, young lady?

I'm not a young lady. I'm Gong Yeon Su from Marketing.

Ms. Gong Yeon Su,

I'm someone who can do whatever I want to that CEO.

You don't have children, do you?

Has it ever crossed your mind that the person you mistreat

is someone else's precious son or daughter?

Father!

Father?

What brings you here?

How dare you drag me all the way here?

I heard from Mr. Yoon.

Humiliating me wasn't enough for you?

How far do you have to drag your father down to be satisfied?

- Wait outside. - I told you to marry

and act like a decent human being,

and you went to that family and claimed what?

Azoospermia?

I'll handle this.

His father's rough around the edges, but he's not a bad man.

Don't worry too much and just head back to your desk.

No.

I'll stay.

I think I should be here.

What do you think you're doing in someone's workplace?

This is my company.

Because this is all because of me.

Are you embarrassed in front of your employee?

Aren't you ashamed of making money selling this trash?

Pathetic loser.

You call this garbage a business?

How long are you going to live like this?

Who knows?

- Did your life ever go as planned, Father? - What?

You never spared a glance for your children your entire life.

Why are you suddenly making such a fuss?

Marry and act like a decent human being?

So, did marrying four times make you a saint?

- You insolent punk! - I'm not getting married.

I don't want anyone getting dragged into my life.

I don't want to hurt

someone precious to me.

Just like you hurt my mother.

Now that Mr. Yoon knows, every match in this circle is ruined.

Go clear things up with that family right now!

What's done is done.

You won't do it?

Then I'll handle it myself.

Father...

Excuse me for interrupting.

I believe I'm the one who should explain.

Ms. Yeon Su.

Mr. Dokgo Dal didn't do anything wrong.

I asked him to do it.

I asked him to shatter my family's expectations.

Allow me to introduce myself properly.

I'm the granddaughter of Gong Hyeon Dong,

and Dokgo Dal's blind date,

Gong Yeon Su.

What on earth is going on here?

I made an appointment at the clinic for next week.

Get ready by then.

Don't worry about the money.

I'm just worried about you

more than anything, Si Eun.

Why are your hands so cold?

Why is your hand scraped? Are you hurt?

Si Eun.

Is this really the best for us?

What do you mean?

I know,

that I should respect your choice.

But I keep getting greedy.

Starting a family with you,

and building a sweet life together.

Nam Su...

Like you said, I've spent my entire life without a backbone.

Always doing as I was told, living as I was told to do.

But, for the first time,

I want to try living the life I want.

I'm just telling you how I feel.

I'm just

saying it.

So what if you found a life you want for once?

What about money? Childcare? My career?

I can't do it.

I...

I refuse to be a trial version in your life.

I apologize for what happened today on his behalf.

I should be the one apologizing.

With your father's glare and intense aura,

I really thought he was the furious Peter Panty.

Didn't you put yourself in an awkward spot for no reason?

I told you I'd handle it.

It started because of me, so fixing it was the least I could do.

Are you all right, though?

Your father looked quite furious.

No need to worry.

He's a person who can only breathe when he controls everything,

and I'm the only thing he can't control.

And I happen to enjoy that.

Then why do you keep going on blind dates?

I said I won't get married, not that I won't go on dates.

So, do you plan to keep going on blind dates?

Maybe, if I'm tight on cash.

I wish you wouldn't...

What?

Those dates.

I wish you wouldn't go on them anymore.

I...

I like you, Dokgo Dal.

Whether the physical came first or the emotional,

I don't really know.

But the reason is only one.

When I'm with you, I discover sides of myself I never knew.

It gives me courage to face things and change.

I'm...

not the one who can give you what you want, Yeon Su.

You said you've never given your heart to anyone in your life, right?

You're just afraid of hurting someone precious to you.

It's a road we'll both regret after just a few steps.

How do you know without even trying?

I know without having to walk down it.

I know

myself too well.

So,

you're saying you can't give your heart to anyone?

Then...

does that mean

only your body?

Time to sleep. Gotta sleep.

What the...

Wait, 0-7-0... What?

Jeez... you!

Finally, it opened.

It's finally open!

What are you doing?

If you're drunk, go to your own place. Why come to mine?

Is there "my house" or "your house" between us?

Just go to sleep.

Godal.

I figured it out.

The guy Yeon Su likes.

Must be nice, darn it...

Why you and not me? Huh? Why you?

I'm way sweeter, cuter, and a better cook, so why you?

In my life, I never imagined I'd have a headache over a woman because of you!

What did I say?

Didn't I say innocent girls fall for scumbags?

Godal, I love you!

But I really like Yeon Su.

So make a choice...

- About what? - If you're serious about Yeon Su,

treat her properly!

If not, draw a clear line!

Don't go breaking her heart!

I'm asking you only once.

Do you

like Gong Yeon Su?

I need an answer, so I know whether to move on or not!

Move on.

I'm sorry.

Good morning.

Morning.

Can I drink this?

Sure. Goodness, what happened to you?

I drank a bit too much yesterday.

Where's Ms. Yeon Su?

She said she had something to do and would be late today.

Oh, jackpot!

Looks like Ms. Gong might be heading back to SR Planning.

- What? - What are you talking about?

Think about it! Her contract's almost up and the project is wrapped.

Doesn't that mean she's wrapping things up here?

No way! The pop-up was a hit and things are great. Why so suddenly?

Did you hear something, by any chance?

Just when the branding was finally gaining traction,

is she upset with us about something?

Wait!

How do you even know this?

Well, I have my own exclusive network system.

Is this actually reliable?

Totally! She's at SR Planning right now!

Apparently, they called an emergency meeting!

So, you want to compromise?

There's no need to necessarily start with a heavy romance, right?

We can take things slow, flirt, and grow closer.

Have meals, grab coffee, talk on the phone at night...

And have sex?

That... comes after making it official.

What if he refuses to date?

- Huh? - Say he likes you,

but doesn't want a relationship and only wants sex. What then?

Then...

Can you really cut him off completely after sleeping with him?

The moment you started liking him, you were already reeled in.

You know what kind of guy he is better than anyone.

Don't expect romance for nothing and get hurt, think carefully.

If you're ready to dive in headfirst, come what may, go for it.

If you don't have the courage or confidence to start,

stop!

Hello?

Are you the guardian of Gong Nam Su?

Yes, I am. Who's calling?

This is the emergency room at Seojung Hospital.

What?

I'm the guardian of patient Gong Nam Su.

One moment. Please head over that way.

Thank you!

Yeon Su.

Nam Su!

You brainless idiot. You moron!

- You fool! - Ow! That hurts!

Jeez, that stings!

You! Let's tell our family first.

- No! No, absolutely not! - Hey!

Why?

I'm... discussing it with Si Eun first.

Since when have you been doing this job?

Not that long.

What about your classes? Did you quit?

Aren't you taking the civil service exam?

I will... eventually.

You crazy idiot! Why on earth didn't you use a condom?

Keep your voice down! That's so embarrassing!

Are you Gong Nam Su's guardian?

- Yes, I am. - Just a moment.

Yes.

You! Don't you dare move!

Ouch, that hurts!

[Dokgo Dal]

Mr. Dal! It's Nam Su.

Why are you answering your sister's phone?

She left it with me. We're in the ER right now.

The ER?

Yeah, the accident turned out worse than expected...

Where are you? Which hospital?

Sorry, I can barely hear you...

We're at Seojung Hospital!

Don't worry, though. My legs are made of steel.

Hello?

Hey, do you have private health insurance?

- It's pricier than I thought! - Yeon Su,

that guy called.

- Who? - Mr. Dokgo.

Really? Why would he call?

Nam Su!

Si Eun!

Oh no, look at you... You're all scraped up!

What did they say about your leg?

Why did you do this?

You should've told me!

Did you eat? How's your stomach? Your hands are freezing!

My heart aches! I'm worried sick about you.

What are we going to do?

It hurts here, and it hurts here too.

And right here.

Let me see. You're scraped here too...

- Hey guys, I'm right here... - Oh, no!

It's all scraped. You're breaking my heart!

No wonder she's pregnant. That idiot.

People who don't use condoms deserve to get fined.

[Gong Yeon Su]

You should watch where you're going.

Ms. Gong! Ms. Gong!

What were you thinking driving like this in a crosswalk?

Wait...

Are you okay?

Any other injuries beside your leg?

What are you doing here, Mr. Dal?

Why am I here?

There was an accident outside the hospital entrance.

A car bumped into you slightly

and you fainted from shock.

What?

When your brother answered, I thought you were the one injured.

I rushed over in a panic... I'm so sorry.

Why are you apologizing?

I was the one who hit you.

- Just make sure the insurance handles it. - Right.

By the way, why did you call me earlier?

Well...

I definitely had something to say,

but I completely forgot it now.

I'm the one who got hit, so why did you lose your memory?

Just kidding! I'm only joking!

I don't have the confidence

to be a good person to someone.

I'm bad at expressing myself,

and I'm emotionally numb.

So chances are...

I'll disappoint you a lot.

If you're okay with that...

I'm in!

Let's do it!

Friends!

Friends?

FWB.

Clear the way!

- Out of the way! - Cardiac arrest!

- Cardiac arrest! - Please move!

Let us pass!

What?

Friends with benefits!