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As expected, Baek Hee makes better mung bean pancakes than you do.

Delicious. Let's eat together, dear.

Family is about clashing with each other, blending together, and becoming one,

as you told me thirty years ago.

Even after my husband passed away,

I always thought this was where I belonged.

I thought I'd do my part as a daughter-in-law,

because this was the family I chose.

Of course, I know.

But, Mother, and Father.

Now, I'd like to step back as a daughter-in-law

and step forward as a mother.

What do you mean?

Yeon Su and Dokgo Dal.

I'm going to give them my blessing.

- Baek Hee! - Yeon Su

would never make a reckless decision.

So I'm going to trust her.

Because she's my daughter.

Who is it?

Oh, Sera, it's Yeon Su's mom.

Oh, ma'am! What brings you here at this hour?

Sorry to come by at this hour.

Yeon Su hasn't been answering my calls.

Your fridge must be empty with Yeon Su staying here, right?

Here, I brought you some side dishes.

- Oh... - Thanks for looking after her.

I appreciate it.

Looking after her?

Oh, yes! Thank you, I'll enjoy it.

We were already out of food, so she went out to get some chicken...

I'll try to call her...

Call...

Is Yeon Su not here?

Well...

Sera?

Why would she come here?

Sera, what brings you here?

M-Mom!

Mom,

I'll explain everything.

Mom!

Mom!

You defied your elders and left home, and this is what you do?

Living together? Is this why you left?

It's not like that. I'm just staying here temporarily.

Is this how you deal with your feelings?

Gong Yeon Su, I'm so disappointed in you.

Let me take you home.

Get in.

I said get in!

I'm not going, Mom.

I'll stay here until I find a place.

Then take care on your way home.

Sera, please take care of my mom.

What are you doing?

You're up?

Let's have breakfast. Soy sauce and egg over rice.

Oh, did you say you don't eat breakfast?

Then just have a little taste.

Are you okay?

What do you mean?

You looked like you didn't sleep a wink last night.

I'm going to start looking for a place today.

I hope I can find somewhere decent.

Have you really made up your mind?

Yes.

Why? Do I seem unprepared?

That's not what I meant.

It's something I have to face sooner or later.

I'm stepping outside the safety of the life I've always known.

Of course, I'm bound to get a few scrapes.

[Final Episode]

That ungrateful punk.

When an elder gives an inch,

she should just say, "Thank you," and accept it.

This is why they say raising daughters is pointless.

Ugh, why are my ears burning?

Baek Hee, you talk some sense into her.

You know, she can date someone without moving out.

Nam Su, you too!

I'll arrange a match as soon as your exam is over. Just so you know.

Oh, you mean Professor Eom's second daughter?

- Is she an elementary school teacher? - Yes.

Come on, why is everyone in such a hurry?

Can't we see how things go before rushing into...

- What things? - Doesn't Professor Eom's daughter

get a say in what she wants too?

Quiet!

A handsome face and a grade-seven civil service job? He's a top-tier catch!

- Exactly. - Well...

Grandpa.

What?

I'd like to put off my exam for just one year.

- What? - Nam Su!

Why are you doing this too?

They say when your heart is unsettled, you lose your way.

I just want one year to get my feelings in order.

Don't you care about your mother, who's been supporting you through this exam?

An unsettled heart?

Isn't it your head that's all messed up?

Nam Su.

If you don't pass this exam,

you're out too.

Oh, here you go again.

I don't need anyone who goes against me!

If you want to do things your own way, then get out! All of you!

Really?

Then does that mean I can move out too?

Move out?

Are you all staging some kind of independence movement or what?

Baek Hee!

- Oh, yes. - Clear the table!

No way...

It's been a while. I think I'll paint some orchids.

G-Grandpa!

Grandpa... when are you going to paint them?

The ink's too diluted.

Godal.

Aren't you practically a traitor to that family by now?

What did Ms. Yeon Su say?

I think she's made up her mind.

She's moving out.

- You really are a traitor. - I don't care if I'm a traitor or a thief.

I'm just worried she might end up...

estranged from her family because of me.

Why would that be your fault?

Fine, say they do grow apart.

But that's Ms. Yeon Su's choice.

You have nothing to feel guilty about. You're both adults.

Love makes you do things you'd never normally do. It makes you impulsive.

Good grief. Both you and Ms. Yeon Su.

- Me? - Yeah.

- You're doing the same thing right now. - I am?

You can't stand having people around for more than a day.

You even kicked me out.

But how many days have you been living with her now? Doesn't she bother you?

You're not annoyed?

Seriously? That's hurtful.

Tell me. Is it me or Ms. Yeon Su?

- Well... - Hey, stop! Stop!

Don't say it. I don't wanna hear it.

No, come on. Tell me.

I'm confident.

- Really? - You just answered with your eyebrows.

Let's go.

- Where are you going? - To get something to eat.

- I'm not eating! - Why aren't you eating? Don't like it?

Want something else?

It's fine. I'm really okay, Sera.

I'm just worried you're feeling bad.

Do you know how hard I prayed that door wouldn't open that day?

But how did you even know where he lived?

You two had no connection outside of work, right?

Oh, that's...

There's actually one connection you don't know about.

A connection I don't know about?

Oh, I wasn't trying to hide it from you.

You know I reveal their existence, but never their identities, right?

You left me all alone in Busan,

but you were with Min Hyeong all along?

You weren't exactly alone either!

So, is it over between you two now?

Well, he did graduate, but...

But?

Sera, now that I've graduated,

how about we get to know each other as equals?

What is there to know?

You know how dangerous a younger guy can be

when he falls in love late, right?

You know, right? I don't do relationships.

You know me. I only do casual flings too.

A more long-term fling, maybe?

True! You don't have to label a relationship as dating.

Gong Yeon Su... What are you?

- What? - "In that case,

you might as well just date, Sera."

Why aren't you saying that?

Well, I guess you two will figure it out yourselves.

There's no one right way to have a relationship.

Sera, try this. It's good.

Where on earth are you? Si Eun...

[Sun Hee's]

Oh, it's hot!

Are you okay? You're not hurt?

Si Eun, move back a little. I'll grill it.

That looks good.

Try it. It should be really juicy.

- Good, right? - It's so good! Seriously delicious!

Try this one later too.

- Is it good? - Have some too. Don't give it all to me.

I don't know why I love feeding you so much.

- It's good! - Right?

Why is everything so good?

[1:1 Consultation, Will this really help our sex life?]

Have you given it to your wife yet?

I'm sorry, but it's unused. Can I get a refund?

A refund?

I finally worked up the nerve to buy it,

but I can't bring myself to use it.

Do you have the courage to have an honest talk with your wife?

I'm not sure.

Maybe someday, if the chance comes...

Hello?

Let's do it now.

What are you talking about?

What do you mean, "someday"? When is that?

I'm saying let's do it now.

Let's be brave.

Well...

The place we always went. I'll wait for you there.

Since when?

Oh, when was it?

Around the time you left your job?

[Indulge in whole-body orgasms]

You're not going to return it, are you?

That's not fair.

Why isn't she coming?

If I'd known, I would've gone to pick her up.

She's here!

- You're here? - You scared me!

- Are you going somewhere? - No.

Why are you standing there?

I was getting some water.

Getting water by the front door?

And where's your other shoe?

Did you check out some places?

I saw a few, but I need to look at more.

Did you look around here, by any chance?

Near your place?

Yeah, this area's great. It's got good amenities too.

But the prices aren't great.

- Where are you going? - To get some water.

I'll get it for you.

Lukewarm water, please.

Sure, got it!

Where are you going?

Tissues...

Why?

Now that I look at you, you're secretly clingy, huh?

I'm not.

You are!

It's not so bad.

When I've heard "Where are you" and "Where are you going" all my life,

it felt like nagging.

Guess I won't hear that anymore.

But I...

I don't want you to give up anything precious because of me, Yeon Su.

Anything precious?

Like turning your back on your family?

Have I turned my back on my family?

I may have taken a step back, but I haven't turned my back on them.

You haven't? You fought with them, left home, and now you're here with me.

I like you, Dokgo Dal.

But the reason I'm moving out is

that I've finally found the strength to stand by my choices.

I want to live by my own standards, not someone else's.

I want to take responsibility for my own life.

So don't carry unnecessary guilt.

Just tell me, "You'll do great."

What is it now?

Just...

You're pretty.

What are you saying?

Oh, come on.

I'll give you one more chance, one more.

Here.

[My Sini]

Where are you?

Kang Si Eun!

Nam Su!

You really...

I'm sorry...

I'm sorry.

I can't give up dancing.

But I don't want to give up our baby either.

- Si Eun! - Why do I have to choose between the two?

Giving up my dream to have a baby, or giving up the baby to chase my dream,

I can't do that.

I could do both well, right?

I've made up my mind.

This is my answer.

Can I say it now?

Si Eun, there's an old saying, "When hearts join, words become the way."

When two hearts are one, they find a way.

And with determination, in the end...

Nam Su.

Put it simply.

I love you.

Nam Su, I burned myself here.

Where? How did that happen?

A shell popped and splashed me.

Oh, no! Does it hurt?

- It hurts. - It does?

Why'd you pack so much? It's heavy.

Your brother used to like rice cakes, you know.

You're probably the only one who still celebrates his anniversary

after being widowed.

Every year, without fail, with the kids.

Where are the kids?

I wonder what things would've been like if he were still here.

Those kids would've gotten a proper talking-to!

Well, who knows?

Maybe he'd surprisingly let Yeon Su go, pretending not to know.

Well, he always had a soft spot for Yeon Su.

Maybe.

If he were still around, things might never have come to this.

You never know. I have a dad, and look how I turned out.

Please make sure the two of them eat later.

Oh, don't worry about that.

Mother, Father, I'll be back.

We'll have to order pizza for lunch.

Go ahead.

I've got something important to do, so I'm heading out. Make sure you eat.

- Yeah. - Where are you?

At home.

- Are you alone? - Why do you ask?

Yeon Su's grandfather called me.

He said the house feels empty and lonely.

He asked if we could play a round of Go.

- So? - I said alright.

- Yoon Jio! - I didn't say who was coming, though.

- What? - Just thought you should know.

I'm hanging up.

It's been a while, Dad.

Looks like I'm the first one here.

This year, we're all coming at different times.

Hope you understand, Dad.

Father, Yeon Su and Nam Su have no shortage of marriage prospects.

So why can't I find someone to remarry?

Are you actually serious about this?

If you are, I'll look into it.

It's not just that I mean it. I think about it all day long.

Well, I'm still young, so I should find a partner.

You're almost 50. How is that young?

What do you mean, almost 50?

I'm still young enough to get pregnant if I push it!

Oh, whatever. Both grandkids are going to leave anyway.

Father, want me to give you a new grandchild?

- Enough! - Jeez!

Why do you keep showing up?

I'm here to learn Go.

You came at a good time.

We're having a meal. Join us.

- Mi Young! - Yes.

Clear the table!

You seem to have plenty of free time, huh?

What, is your adult toy business slow?

Business is great. My capable staff keep things running

just fine without me.

You never lose a word, do you? Not one word.

So, have you been in touch with Yeon Su lately?

That girl has never caused me this much worry before.

Our sixth-generation grandmother

even received a commendation gate for her chastity.

And that's not all. Our fourth-generation grandmother

even had a virtue monument built next to Seocheon Village!

And now some guy has come and ruined it all!

Yeon Su is simply

taking a step forward in her own life.

- What? - To be honest, I'm a little disappointed

to come second in her priorities.

But that's also one of the reasons I love her.

I admire Yeon Su's strength and integrity.

Her self-confidence, strong values, and good manners.

She has a rare sense of decency that sets her apart.

She probably learned it from her grandfather and grandmother.

I have never once taken Yeon Su lightly.

Oh, my.

What are you waiting for? Make your move.

Oh, yes.

You're not bad at this.

I'd better get going.

Come visit again next time.

Oh, and... there's something I'd like to tell you.

Could I have a word?

Actually...

Then I'll really be going now.

Yeah, get home safely.

- You're pretty good. - Pardon?

You got my father to paint orchids.

It's nothing like that.

You should learn Go in advance.

No! Actually, don't. It's exhausting.

By the way, I don't see Yeon Su's mother. Where did she go?

Oh, that's...

It's a special day today, so she went to visit my brother's grave.

Yeon Su didn't tell you?

I've found a few places.

About 15 minutes from home?

It has to be close, so we can see each other often.

Not much will change.

I'll still come for holidays, birthdays,

Parents' Day, and memorial rites.

And I'll call often too.

Yeon Su.

Let me ask you one thing.

While you lived in this house,

were you very lonely?

It's not fair for you to ask me that, Mom.

No one in that house

could've been lonelier than you.

But you know,

it was all my choice.

Three years was more than enough. You've done your duty, Baek Hee.

Don't waste your youth looking after us old folks.

Go out and live freely.

Well, when you put it that way, I feel a little hurt.

Father, Mother, you're the first family I've ever chosen for myself.

Whether my husband is here or not, I'll remain this family's daughter-in-law

and a member of the family.

I was lonely, sure,

but I wasn't always lonely.

The reason I chose to stay in that house

wasn't duty, but my heart.

I wanted to raise you both within the safety of a family.

But I never realized that it might end up trapping you instead.

Mom, remember what you told me

when you put my hairpin in my hair on my 20th birthday?

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.

Back then, that hairpin felt so heavy.

But looking back, I think its weight

kept me grounded.

So you weren't trapping us, Mom.

You were protecting us.

We've just grown enough that we don't need

that fence anymore, that's all.

Just as you followed your heart back then,

I'll follow mine from now on too.

I didn't realize

how well my little girl had grown up.

Of course!

I'm your pride and joy.

You heard that, honey?

[Tomb of Haeseong, Gong Seok Jun]

- It's raining! - What's with this sudden rain?

Oh, dear. Your dad must be sulking because Nam Su didn't come.

I know.

Good grief!

It's coming down hard. Careful, Mom!

Oh, dear, why does it keep raining?

Mom, let me carry that.

- It's fine I'll carry it. It's fine! - But it's heavy!

Dokgo Dal?

Let's get in the car first. Let me take that.

- Oh, no, it's fine. - No, no.

How did you know we are here?

Your aunt told me.

You went to our house?

I did.

Are you cold? Want a blanket?

Oh, I'm fine. I have one.

- Oh, my. - Why?

Don't tell me you left it behind?

Yeah, I did. Oh, no!

I'll go get it.

Oh, no. I'll go.

Oh, no! You don't know where it is. I'll be right back.

Then let's go together.

Okay.

So that's why you made it rain?

He looks just like you. Just like you when you were young.

Oh, dear. Why is it suddenly raining again?

Did something good happen?

You don't need to know.

Actually, I don't have any issue in that regard.

I'm Lee Yu Ri from the Brand Planning Team at Hyeonseong Department Store.

[Lee Yu Ri]

I'm Yoon Jio, VP of Loand.

With a test store, the initial response is crucial.

Customer feedback goes straight into our internal evaluation.

Then the opening week is basically our report card.

- I'm confident. - But...

I think "pleasure" might have trouble passing review because of its connotations.

But could you submit it for review anyway?

If it's rejected, we'll go with Plan B.

Your email even had a Plan C.

Only the promotion keywords go up to C.

Well, the product list and interior designs go up to... F, I think?

Are you an ENFJ by any chance?

Yes! Are you one too?

Yes! I'm an ENFJ too.

Wow, what a coincidence!

- Shall we grab lunch first? - CEO?

- Shall we? - Could you look over this vendor's proposal?

- Oh, honey, yeah! - Oh, my stomach suddenly...

You're hungry? Yeah, yeah.

What do you like?

Anything's fine.

Oh! Except one thing. Chicken with lacquer tree bark!

- Huh? Wait, me too! - Really?

I once ended up in the ER after eating it.

Oh, wow. Me, too! I swelled up so bad.

How's the Hyeonseong deal coming along?

Where'd you hear about that?

It's not like it's some big secret.

It's still in progress.

What about you and her? Still living together?

Or did you break up?

- No. - You actually brought a woman home.

She must be something special.

You said you didn't want to hurt someone precious to you.

Don't make that face.

I'm not against it. I was just curious.

I'm going to try not to hurt her.

I've come to want to make that effort.

Don't worry.

You're not like me.

At least you won't go around setting your kid up

with women just to find them a suitable mom.

That child has a sadness about him.

Why does someone so young have such sad eyes?

[Divorce Papers] He can feed himself.

I didn't marry to cook for him.

See how he behaves and then decide.

You haven't already transferred the property to him, have you?

Call and ask him to come over for a meal.

It's still his birthday.

Forget it. Who needs a meal?

Eat up.

You're paying anyway.

- Me? - Of course, you are.

You're making good money these days.

Have you tried her cooking? She's a great cook.

Really? I'll... pay today.

Really?

Yes.

Look at you, son. All grown up.

Could you bring it over here?

You can put it down here.

Oh, just a little this way!

Yeah, Sera.

How is it? How does standing on your own feel?

It's nice. It really is, but...

Ugh, you have to set it down gently! It's all broken...

I think I moved a little too close.

What should I get you for your housewarming?

Anything. Thanks.

Alright, I'll talk to you again.

On the day of the first snow,

I finally had a space of my own for the first time.

- Oh! It hurts. Oh, I got a cramp! - Why, what?

What? A cramp? Where? Where? Here? Here?

Oh... just kidding.

Sera continued her long, undefined fling.

[Encyclopedia of Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Childcare]

Oh! Be careful!

[Civil Servant ID, Gong Nam Su] Is the bed a little small?

Too small? Should we get a bigger one?

It might be a little low too.

Too low? Should we get a taller one?

Ugh, I can't say anything around you.

Oh, my little baby!

Let Nam Su handle all this stuff.

Baby, you sit right here and eat this!

Thank you.

- Where's Grandpa? - Yes, he went to the market

to buy shellfish for our baby.

The day Nam Su announced he was going to be a father...

What? A f-f-father?

- Father! Father! - Grandpa!

911! Call 911!

- Grandpa collapsed from high blood pressure. - 911! Oh, no, Grandpa.

Please wake up...

And then, fortunately...

It's a boy.

A-A boy?

Baek Hee, bring me some water.

Yes, Father.

Mi Young, you know Carl Sagan, right?

- Carl Se... - Cosmos, the thick book.

Oh, yes. Right.

The universe is enormous, right?

And it's expanding faster and faster.

Maybe somewhere out there, UFOs

could actually exist.

Oh, wow, I see...

We can't rule out the possibility of alien life.

- They could even be watching us right now! - Wow...

Doesn't that amaze you, Mi Young?

Isn't the very idea of "normal"

a little too Earth-centric?

I mean, from an alien's perspective,

what would humans on Earth look like?

So, Mi Young,

- shall we go stargazing today? - Stars?

My aunt, who was ready to find love again,

decided to put that search on hold.

You poor, unlucky woman...

At last, I had the ordinary relationship I'd always wanted,

free from anyone else's interference.

Yeon Su! I'm here.

You're back?

You're almost done, huh?

Done? No way. I'm just getting started.

Good grief. When am I going to unpack all this?

Aren't you hungry?

- I am. Since we moved, so jjajangmyeon... - I'll make you aglio e olio.

No, jjajangmyeon.

Wait.

No, please, jjajangmyeon! Let's eat jjajangmyeon.

You don't like jjajangmyeon?

No, sorry.

Oh, this is lubricant, and as you can see here...

Here, if you look at it like this...

Yes. Hello!

Is this your first time in a store like this? Oh, I see. In that case...

- Yes, go ahead and touch it. - We have a separate gift bag for it.

Take a break if you're tired.

No way. We're busy.

- Let's get something good to eat after work. - Like what?

Beef!

Hey, why are you tagging along on their date?

Since the boss won't go on blind dates, I'm not getting enough meat.

Let's all eat together later.

No!

The three of you can eat.

Okay, thank you.

Thank you.

Let's go! You got the card.

Is this your first time using a product like this?

Yes.

For beginners, these two are the easiest to use.

This one uses air pulses for gentler stimulation.

And this one has more precise settings.

Oh, then which one would you recommend?

Have you... tried them yourself?

And then, I realized.

What exactly does sex mean to you, Ms. Gong Yeon Su?

Why is your perspective on sex so narrow-minded?

The question I'd been searching for

had no fixed answer to begin with.

Then I'll take this one!

Sure. I'll bag it for you.

Thank you.

The answer keeps changing depending on the experiences

I fill my life with.

It's been ages since I've been here.

You said back then that you never know

how things between people will turn out.

And look at us now.

Looks like you won, Ms. Gong Yeon Su.

What?

That day, when I first looked into your eyes...

Now you're looking me in the eye.

I think my feelings had already begun back then.

Then shall we call it even?

For me, it started that day.

The day we first kissed.

So, speaking of which,

there's something I've never once considered doing in my life

that I want to try.

What?

- Ms. Gong Yeon Su. - Wait, wait!

W-Why are you doing this?

W-Wait, hold on a second!

Wait! Hold on...

You know I still don't want to get married.

I'm so, so happy with what we have right now.

I don't want to lose this moment because of the institution of marriage.

You understand... right?

It's just a couple ring.

I was just trying to do something I'd never considered before:

get couple rings.

I'd love that! Couple rings.

Let me put yours on.

How is it? Does it fit?

Wait!

It's pretty.

It looks lovely.

Let's get one too!

This is my first time.

Really?

Over here!

- This one. - This one? Sounds good!

Okay! Taking a picture!

- Like this! - No, like this! Like this!

You have to do it like this!

Three!

Wait, what's that?

You read my mind, didn't you? You did, didn't you?

Hey, Yeon Su!

You look like you could pull off a triple axel. Didn't expect this!

No, the ice here is just terrible.

Let's go sledding next time instead.

I'm heading out first.

Oh, I'm sorry. Are you okay?

Oh, yes. I'm fine.

- I didn't see you. I'm sorry. - It's fine.

- Honey! - Huh?

Are you okay?

Are you okay?

I'm fine! Shall we skate together?

- Aren't you hungry? - Not at all.

I'm having so much fun!

Oh! Hold on tight!

Hold on, hold on.

I think I'm getting the hang of it now.

Here.

Thank you.

Can I have a bite of this too?

Yeah, of course.

I should've ordered this.

- Want to switch? - No, no.

I'm good.

Yeon Su, wait...

There were days when I thought

- marriage was the finish line of love. - Don't we look alike?

- An uncertain future scared me back then. - You're right.

Wait.

You're putting on quite a lot, huh?

Of course! So soft.

But now, I know.

That today's butterflies make me a little stronger tomorrow.

Just as our bodies knew we'd fall in love

when we first kissed,

when the time comes to get married, we'll know then too.

Until then, we can keep building

our present as we wait for the future.

Shall I turn off the light?

To make me tingle.