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THIS IS A WORK OF FICTION.

THERE IS NO RELATION TO REAL PEOPLE OR EVENTS.

Wait.

Karin, wait. Please, hear me out.

About earlier…

I don't want you to misunderstand.

You came for this land?

Ah…

The land? Ah, the land.

It's true.

At first, I came here because I wanted the land.

Okay, so I… Ah, um, wait. Hold on.

This land… Wait.

Please, hear me out.

I meant to explain all this to you…

You okay?

Please…

I need you to leave.

Get out of my house…

and get off my land.

I thank you…

for everything.

EPISODE 6

Have either of you seen Karin lately?

It's been a while…

Well, here's an idea. Why don't we pay her a visit soon?

- Yeah… - Sure…

Oh!

Here's Karin!

-Oh, you're a sight for sore eyes. -Hello! It's been ages, Karin.

Good to see you.

Things have been busy lately, sorry.

Don't run yourself into the ground.

I won't.

I'll see you later.

Bye.

All right.

Back to doing what I do best.

Okay…

You're early.

How are you adjusting?

It's been a while since you last worked on site.

This is what I used to do.

Ever the workaholic.

Let's grab lunch later.

CHIEF - KARIN, PLEASE SUBMIT THE DOCUMENTS I ASKED FOR

BY NOON TOMORROW.

It's nice.

Kunam, you seen Mari around?

I stopped by Serendipity but it looks like they're closed.

No. Have you given her a call?

Oh, uh…

You know what, I have, and she's not answering.

Same for you, right? You haven't heard from her either?

-Right. -Hmm.

Wonder if she's okay…

This is weird.

-Well, I should get going. -Sure. Have a good one.

Yep.

We restructured the layout.

As for the first floor…

-Let's adjust this layout a little… -Yes, sir.

Sir, could you have a look at these too?

We're thinking either Urban Latte or Urban Khaki…

Hmm.

What material will this be made out of?

I'll have them ready by tomorrow morning and report back to you.

Good work.

Good work.

Hey.

I know you guys are busy. Why'd you come all the way down here?

Can't exactly chitchat…

…unless I come see you.

Plus, I bet you've been skipping your meals to keep working.

Brought you food. Eat up.

I appreciate it. This looks delicious.

-What is it? Huh? -Sorry, I'm getting a call.

-Go ahead and eat. -Oh…

I see.

He seems busy.

It's good to see Yubin back at work,

but how did he end up working for Sia's company?

They're like oil and water.

He's got his reasons.

And?

Did you not know about this?

Sia is already negotiating with the landowners around it.

Everyone's on board with the redevelopment,

and they're collecting investments.

He gets his career back, and he sells off his land.

It's like killing two birds with one stone.

-What? -Yubin set a condition.

What is it?

Yubin agreed to work at Bella Terra

in exchange for them leaving that land alone.

Why does he care so much about Charo Island?

Beats me.

Huh?

When did that…

How many times did someone bump into this for it to look like this?

And to finish…

Stars.

Good.

Whoo, it's been so long!

All right.

- Cheers. - Cheers.

I'll trust you, Yubin.

Hi, Mr. Kurokawa.

Hi, Karin.

This place hasn't changed one bit.

Is that where you do your research?

It is.

I do some there… And then also, I work in the greenhouse outside.

For the most part,

I'm still using the tools my grandfather used before me.

Good, good. So you won the Festa.

I'm sorry I'm late, but congratulations.

You truly deserve it.

Thank you very much.

To what do I owe the pleasure, Mr. Kurokawa?

Well, in looking over some documents,

I noticed that today is your birthday, isn't it?

Oh…

And there's one more reason to be celebrating.

I thought this would be a great birthday present for you.

PROOF OF CERTIFICATION

You've officially been selected for Green Nova's mentorship.

Congratulations.

I was selected?

But I thought they still had to do a field inspection.

It's not necessary. You were the obvious pick.

Your strawberries really were quite memorable, you know.

Then, getting judged at the Festa was…

That's right, that was the evaluation.

I have a copy of your score sheet with me, right here.

Karin, you've done great work up to now so keep it up.

This means a lot to me. Thank you.

Oh, please.

This was your doing.

A city slicker like you must see this

and think we live out in the sticks, huh?

No, not at all.

And thank you for letting me stay here with you.

-This place is actually just my speed. -Oh.

Why wouldn't you take your work to a lab?

Well, the conditions are perfect here and that's hard to find.

Soil quality, the sunlight…

They're pretty hard to recreate indoors.

Karin! Young lady, this farm is not your playground.

I'm playing with the strawberries, Grandfather.

And if you trample one of the seedlings, what'll you do then?

There'll be less plants to play with.

She's got a good head on her shoulders.

Even running around the field like she is, she's avoiding the plants.

It's like she's playing with the strawberries.

She'll take over this place one day, won't she?

Yes, I do think it's the right thing to do.

-Hmm. -Uh-huh.

Thank you, mister.

You're Karin, right?

I'll see you again, Karin.

I'll see you again, Karin.

Please.

Ah, that's right.

What do you think about creating a brand for your strawberries?

Creating a brand, sir?

-Then doesn't that mean… -Yes.

Nationwide distribution.

We could send your berries throughout Japan.

Don't you want more people to experience your produce?

Thank you for your faith in me.

Uh… Although, I haven't perfected them yet.

They are good enough as far as I'm concerned, Karin.

Think it over and let me know.

-I will. -All right.

THE STRAWBERRIES WERE SET APART FROM THE GREENHOUSE PRODUCTS

THE VISITORS FLOCKED TO THE BOOTH

DURING THE FESTA'S BOOTH EXHIBITION

WINNER INTERVIEW

Karin!

I think it's someone's birthday today!

Mari.

Huh? What's wrong?

What happened?

Well, it makes sense now,

why you don't seem like yourself.

He told me he's been drifting around without a care in the world

and then when he came to Charo Island, he saw me,

and that's what made him decide he should stay here.

But we started dating and now he wants to leave,

-so that must be the reason why, right? -Would you stop it?

-We're talking about Kunam, right? -Mm-hmm.

I'm worried about Karin. She seems pretty out of sorts.

Yeah, I'm worried too.

Splitting up, it's a really hard thing to go through.

That's not gonna be a thing with us, right?

You're going to stay here in Japan, aren't you?

RESIDENCE CARD

I called them too late.

They're not answering.

I can't believe you.

This is why I told you to take care of it early.

I guess I didn't realize how the time had flown.

Someone will answer soon. Don't hang up yet.

-Oh. They picked up. -Okay, here we go.

Uh, yes. Good afternoon.

My working holiday visa is going to expire soon

and I'm wondering what steps I need to take next to extend my residency.

Those visas aren't eligible to be extended.

-Huh? -There's a given period

in which you're supposed to request a change of status.

If you don't apply for a standard work visa,

you need to leave before yours expires.

What? You're saying I would be overstaying without it?

"Overstay"?

Does that mean I would get deported?

They can't deport him…

Understood. Thank you.

What are we going to do?

I'm sorry.

I should get going.

That was weird. What the heck was that?

Sorry to do this out of the blue.

Oh, no, I understand.

Go on.

Hey, you! I texted you all day yesterday, why'd you ignore me?

I think that we should take a break.

-What? -I need some space.

It's for the best.

His visa is expiring soon,

and he doesn't wanna spend any of his time with me at all.

This is why I was telling you I don't want

-to get in a serious relationship! -Mari, Mari, Mari.

I think Kunam is serious about you too. Something could've happened.

-Mmm? -Mmm.

-That's what I thought in the beginning… -Mm-hmm.

- Oh, my gosh! - Oh!

You look so handsome.

Oh, this fits you perfectly.

It looks great on you. Makes you look like a model.

- Oh, thank you, ma'am. - Uh-huh.

Are you shopping for a matchmaking date?

Oh, well, um… Something like that, yes.

I wonder what type of girl she is.

Oh, I'm jealous.

Wait… Were you following him?

No, no, it was a total coincidence.

Mm-hmm. So then what?

-I saw him meeting another woman. -He was with a girl?

-Mm-hmm. -Huh?

Over here.

- It's been forever. - I know, right?

Sorry for calling out of nowhere. Thanks for coming.

Yeah.

So here it is…

What? That's amazing! You can ask me anything.

-Really? -Yeah.

-Seriously, thank you. -No, of course.

Give me a smile and just let it feel natural.

NOW CALLING… KUNAM

-I wanna see you do it. -I can do that.

Yeah, that's totally perfect.

-Should we get going? -Yeah.

- Let's do it. - Okay. Great.

- Thanks. - Mmm.

Was this all just so he could get away from me?

I guess I should go.

No, stay as long as you want.

Mari.

Cheer up, okay?

Mm-hmm.

I want you to cheer up too.

Hmm?

Well…

What I mean is that Yubin, as far as I could tell,

was really serious about you too.

I know 'cause I heard it for myself.

Darn it!

Ugh, I'm sick of bugs.

Ugh.

This field work is seriously no joke.

I mean, Karin is already so frail, so why does she have to farm the hard way?

Why can't she just use a greenhouse and do it the easier way?

What?

The easier way?

Fruits are meant to grow with the rhythm of the seasons.

They hold the flavor of the season.

They're meant to take effort.

Here, take a look.

Look at this majestic nature.

I want to know how delicious strawberries would turn out

when they are grown in nature.

He really said all of that?

Mmm.

Okay, I'm gonna go.

Hmm.

-Oh, hi. -Hello, Karin.

I just need a signature from you, please.

Yep, no problem. Thank you.

-Here. If you don't mind. -Okay, great.

AKATSUKI CITY, FUKUOKA

-Here. -All set.

Your copy will be on the package.

-Here you go. Have a good day. -Yes. Thanks so much.

YOUR PACKAGE HAS BEEN DELIVERED

Ah…

DEAR KARIN

Dear Karin.

- A hot coffee? - Yeah.

Sure thing, coming right up.

What's this?

Birthday?

Happy birthday.

This is the first letter I write to you, Karin.

I could say these words in person…

But I'm writing them down in a letter

in hopes that it will help convey my sincerity.

My Japanese isn't all that good,

but I hope it comes through.

There's something important I have to tell you.

I should have told you much sooner.

I'm sorry I waited so long.

We didn't run into each other by chance.

In order to sell off my property on that island,

I needed to get ahold of yours. I was here…

You ruined my farm, didn't you?

…to win you over so I could get the land.

That's why I got close to you.

But now…

I couldn't care less about it.

Because now, this place has become important to me.

And the people who have accepted me.

And you too, Karin.

I thought I was helping you out,

but you were the one helping me.

- I love the breakfasts we have together… - Chopsticks go in the front.

- …with our chopsticks placed differently. - Thanks for the meal.

I love driving around on your truck, feeling the breeze on this island.

And the night you leaned on my shoulder…

It felt as if a star had fallen right before me.

Before I knew it, I was…

wishing upon that star to stay with you.

To spend these ordinary yet extraordinary days with you…

And stay by your side forever and ever.

-Love. -Love.

If it means that you'll get to shine bright…

I'm willing to remain in the dark of the night.

That's how much I pray for you to be happy.

Karin.

I like you.

I care about you deeply.

With love and respect, Yubin.

Yubin!

Yubin…

DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT

- Good work, everyone. - Oh…

Hello, sir.

When is the deadline for this model?

In a month and a half.

We don't have much time.

Here's how we approach this.

A complete overhaul.

Keep it premium.

Sounds like a tagline.

Mr. Lee?

Please begin.

URBAN REGENERATION THAT PRESERVES MEMORIES

I'm the director in charge of this project, Lee Yubin.

I'd like to propose a completely new angle

that's different from anything we've done before.

The market is the identity of the neighborhood

that has accumulated the memories of the locals' lives.

I believe preserving the said identity is the essence of this project.

We will selectively…

That doesn't sound like him.

He's known to get rid of anything that misaligns with his aesthetic.

The history and unique charm…

Mr. Lee.

We heard about your groundbreaking talent.

This is disappointing.

What people seek from the redevelopment

is a clean, new living space, not some old market.

This redevelopment plan…

is more than a simple business initiative.

It's about the identity of the neighborhood…

How's identity going to make us money? Does it bring in advertisers?

You're with Bella Terra, not Y:SPACE.

I can't believe your company lasted as long as it did.

Show the schedule.

We're clearing out everything, including the traditional market.

I want a report on the revised plan by the end of the week.

It's important to have your own special spot.

Some place all to yourself when you're feeling overwhelmed.

Do you have somewhere like that?

Yes.

For me…

This place.

Wow… That's nice.

- Isn't it pretty? - Cool.

This is where I go when things get really tough.

If you ever come to Seoul, I'll take you there.

Hmm. Sounds good to me.

KARIN

Hello?

Hello?

Karin.

How did you…

Yubin…

How have you been?

Are you feeling okay?

Did you get sick at all?

I should have told you sooner.

I'm sorry, I… I'm really sorry.

I read it.

Your letter…

I wanted to see you.

I missed you so much.

MERRY BERRY LOVE

NEXT EPISODE

In Korean, it's gamja.

I've always wanted to try it.

With a boyfriend…

I wish I could stay here with you forever,

but I have to go back to Japan…