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♫ If I close my eyes ♫

♫ All our moments together seem like a dream ♫

♫ I'll approach you slowly ♫

♫ So you can lean on me and rest ♫

- You know me? - Of course, I do! Work with me, Writer Cha.

Writer Cha! Have a good day.

You're an incredible person. There's no one besides you.

Haven't we met somewhere before?

I've been living my life with the mission to publish a book with you.

You can have it.

All the toxins of the past will leave your body.

♫ Our past days that are full of wounds ♫

♫ Until they're forgotten ♫

Things here are going off the rails.

It's such an awkward mood for you to come in. Wait a little longer.

What is he saying is so odd?

So is Cha Jeong Wu there or not?

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Hello.

What brings you here?

It was a coincidence.

Gosh, what a coincidence.

It's too much of a sure coincidence to be just a coincidence.

I mean, the world can be said to be large... or also said to be small.

If you're here, Writer... is Writer Cha Jung Woo here, too?

Do you have something to say?

Han Tae Yeong...

- Stop making my Jeong Wu- - Hyung!

Writer!

We meet here.

Oh, yes...

Why are you out here?

Do you know each other?

He gave me his business card, saying he wants to publish my next work.

His co-executive is also a hoobae in my major.

Please take good care of me, writers.

Let's go inside, Hyung.

Let those guys drink by themselves, and let's leave.

I think they're here to see what a mess you've become, not because they miss you.

So it's no fun for me.

Let's go.

Let's drink just the two of us.

Goodbye.

[Happy Ending Romance]

Goodbye.

That's all you said? Huh?

Hey, then, what about you?

The situation inside was pretty obvious, seeing how Kim Jeong Hyeon was leaving.

Right.

The atmosphere was strange.

What the hell do you mean by strange?

What do you think of that guy?

Who?

The guy who... wants to publish your book.

You said he wants to publish your book, too.

What do you think?

Well, you know, people in this industry are more or less the same.

Right.

The atmosphere of the sunbaes who gathered to see Cha Jeong Wu were somewhat off.

It's like they were glad Jang Su Cheol did him dirty.

Then why did they get together?

Exactly!

It was like... a meeting of the anti-fans.

Cha Jeong Wu's become dirt cheap.

Right?

- Exactly- - Exactly.

I need to help him get what he's worth.

I, Han Tae Yeong, will!

About earlier today...

Sorry.

It's fine.

My heart must've fluttered because it's been so long

since anyone proposed to publish my novel.

You should do it if you want to.

I'll help you out, too.

Do you mean it?

Do you remember what I said before?

That I'll protect you.

Whatever I do, I'd like you to keep in mind that it's all for you.

Let me continue to protect you.

What do you like so much about Cha Jeong Wu?

He's the first person to make me give up.

Are you a lunatic?

So you like him because he made you give up, not because he makes you happy?

Yeah.

I thought I was pretty good at writing, but... he made me realize how shabby my words are.

And Literature Square?

He made me realize how cowardly and shabby that place is.

He's also the one who enabled me to create the Lee Rang Publishing Company.

Doesn't that answer your question as to why I like him?

Do you like Cha Jeong Wu or me?

- Of course, I- - Wait!

Okay.

Okay, stop right there.

[CEO Han Tae Yeong]

[Episode 3 - The Happiness I Wanted]

Writer Cha, Writer Cha!

Writer Cha, are you headed to work?

I'm in the middle of exercising.

Have a good day!

[CEO Han Tae Young]

By any chance... haven't we met somewhere before?

- Us? - Yes.

The customer is not answering the phone.

CEO Han usually isn't the type to not pick up like this.

Sunbaenim, can't you just talk to me?

Then I'll make sure to deliver-

You're my hoobae, so I can speak without honorifics, right?

Yes, of course, Sunbaenim.

I'm curious about his reason.

His reason for approaching Jung Woo.

I see...

As for that...

I think you're better off hearing that from Tae Young.

I've met you before.

Literature Square.

You remember that? I only met you briefly when you came to the publishing company.

- Then since then- - Yes.

I've been living my life with the mission to publish a book with you.

Oh, and there's one more besides that. With you...

I guess I can't help it if you don't remember.

By the way, Sunbaenim, I'm also curious about something.

Is there absolutely no possibility at all?

The possibility of publishing your work through our company.

Writer Kim,

I... honestly don't know why I should discourage my friend.

Then don't discourage him.

I came because I didn't want to see everyone become miserable.

CEO Kang, you said you want to enter into a contract and publish a book with me.

So I had to pay you a visit.

To see what the publishing company atmosphere is like.

Whether it's good or shabby.

Tell that co-executive friend of yours not to bother Cha Jeong Wu.

Then does that mean you'll enter into a contract with us?

That depends on how well you do.

I'll do my best!

Thank you!

Thank you!

Get home safely, Writer Cha.

Excuse me...

Where have we met before?

I'm the type who can't resist being curious.

I'm sorry.

I was wondering what you were thinking so hard about.

The day I met you was the turning point in my life.

I guess I didn't really leave an impression on you. That's possible.

That's why I'm asking.

Did something else happen between us besides Literature Square?

Did I do something wrong?

Or... make a mistake or-

No, no. Nothing like that.

Well... Writer Cha...

I gave up on writing because of you.

"I really have no talent for this."

You enabled me to face reality.

I thought I was pretty good at writing,

but as soon as I read your work, I immediately changed my career path.

I see.

♫ If I close my eyes ♫

You smiled!

This is the first time I saw you smile.

Is there anything else you'd like to know? I can answer everything for you.

Jeong Wu!

♫ I'll approach you slowly ♫

I have been waiting all this time at your publishing company.

You were in front of our house.

You were at our office?

You asked me to enter into a contract with you.

So I went to seriously discuss it with you.

Really?

Writer Kim Jeong Hyeon, you'll really work with us?

Shall we go somewhere to talk for a moment?

- Just the two of us. - Sure.

Jeong Wu, that's okay, right?

Y-Yeah...

Then, good night, Writer Cha.

♫ Until they're forgotten ♫

Writer Kim. Thank you for working with us.

Stop it.

- Sorry? - I said, don't do that to Jeong Wu.

What are you talking about?

What you're trying to do for Jeong Wu, I want you to stop.

I know Jeong Wu best.

I'd like you to let him live as is.

Jeong Wu... he has been abandoned by the world and making the most out of his life.

He's been enduring the years thinking, "One more year. Just one more year."

I can't let a clumsy CEO act ruin all that.

Why are you doing this?

Why are you blocking Writer Cha Jeong Wu while talking about a contract you won't even enter into?

And if you don't shake up Jeong Wu, I will enter a contract with you people.

I'm not someone who makes empty promises.

Hello?

I'm sorry?

An accident?

♫ Even if we can't see an inch in front of me ♫

♫ We lost our way, and we're wandering ♫

You were like this the whole time?

Yeah.

Just because.

Are you curious?

About what we talked about?

I'm curious, too.

- About what? - Your heart.

If you want to do it or not.

If you're going to wait or not.

If you're trying to help me or ruin me.

If you're trying to maintain my greed or fill yours!

You think you're the only one sacrificing, don't you?

That you're the only one, who gets hurt?

Let's forget it.

♫ Always be there ♫

♫ That wound you have ♫

♫ So you won't be in any more pain ♫

♫ I'll protect you ♫

Han Tae Yeong!

Han Tae Yeong!

My broken ankle is asking for some water.

What did you say?

Instead of warm water, you want water cold enough to shatter your head?

All right.

Here.

D♪♪♪ it. Hey!

Do you think this is cold?

Shouldn't you at least add a few ice cubes, huh?

Can't you just f♪♪♪ing drink it, my friend?

You a♪♪hole, come on!

Treat me with half the respect you treat Cha Jeong Wu with!

How can you express such distaste for nursing your friend?

Take it easy, will you? I've got a lot on my mind already.

Thank you.

Hey, just go home.

Or admit yourself to the hospital!

Why are you recuperating in someone else's house?

Am I supposed to recuperate in an empty house?

You mentioned taking some time off last time, huh?

I'll process that for you immediately.

- Yeah, it's just the two of us. Will it make a difference? - What in the world?

I'll provide you with every penny of the allowance,

so whether you register as an in-patient or out-patient, do it at your house.

Wow, our benefits will catch up to Literary Square's soon.

By the way, Tae Yeong!

Yeah.

While I'm receiving company benefits, wash my feet for me.

Are you really hurt?

Right now, of all times?

- What's right now? - Can't you see?

It's collaboration time with the long-awaited Cha Jeong Wu!

- Aigoo, you crazy bastard. - What?

Hey, Kim Jeong Hyeon will come to us if we let Cha Jeong Wu go.

What else could you be but a crazy person?

Aigoo!

That's right. That's what makes you an upright guy.

When you're on the verge of losing the company you went through hell to start.

When your only friend is fighting an injury like this!

Right?

Just go get me some ice water.

[I have Tae Yeong tied down for now. But Sunbaenim, will you really enter a contract with us?]

Hey, Kang Wu Ju!

- What, why? - I have a great idea!

Hey, hey, hey!

Take care.

Oh, wait, wait.

You know that... tall guy who comes here often asked me to give this to you.

Oh, okay.

Thank you.

Hyung, where are you going?

Han Tae Yeong asked to see me.

I see.

Go on.

Jeong Wu.

Yeah.

Should I not go?

I won't do it if you tell me not to.

No.

- Just- - I know how you feel.

But... people from this field are all the same.

They swallow what's sweet and spit out what's bitter.

That's why I'm watching to see what happens.

If it goes wrong, just like Yeong Seon... you and I

I know, Hyung.

You know full well that I don't want to keep writing under my name, if it means I'm going to hurt someone.

Sure.

But he's still your school hoobae,

and judging by how passionate he is toward you,

maybe this time...

or even next time, it might be possible.

Sure, Hyung. Go on.

Why did you call me here?

Before I propose any work to you, I wanted to ask you something.

I came out thinking you accepted my proposal.

But you're proposing to me?

Yes, Writer Kim.

Fine, let's hear it.

How do you feel about joint writing?

Writer Cha Jeong Wu and Writer Kim Jeong Hyeon's joint writing.

Sounds good, right?

Right? It's a good idea, huh?

It is.

It's a good idea from your perspective.

- What does that mean- - Cha Jeong Wu and me...

You'll catch two birds with one stone?

- That's not what I meant- - Han Tae Yeong,

I made it clear to you... not to bother our Jeong Wu.

What if I don't bother him?

What if we wait for the wind and rain to die down, and his talent dies, and he only gets older?

I think it's better to just get hit by the wind and rain and take the path he wants to take.

Am I wrong?

His suffering and misery only grows worse because of people like you.

You want to make money even if that's what it takes, don't you?

You want your publishing company to shine like that, don't you?

I just want Writer Cha Jeong Wu's writing to make its way into the world again.

Is that how you heard it?

Everyone approaches with a friendly smile at first.

And then being coldly cast aside...

We've been through this one too many times.

Writer Kim, I...

I hope we won't have to meet again.

♫ I'll at least protect you ♫

♫ Our past days that are full of wounds ♫

♫ Until they're forgotten ♫

When did you get back?

♫ Until they're all erased ♫

Why are you sitting there like that?

Hyung, why? What's wrong?

Are you happy?

Am I the one making you miserable

or are you the one making me miserable?

Should we end things and break up?

Hyung!

You and me... writing...

sitting here like this...

And you, in my place-

Hyung, that's enough.

What did you hear from whom that you're being like this?

What did the Hyung I rely on do outside, that he's saying something so weak-minded?

♫ I'll always be someone who embraces you warmly ♫

I'd like to say something to you.

- Han Tae Yeong, you're really- - Hyung, I'll take care of it.

Han Tae Yeong, please see me.

♫ Like an unchanging tree ♫

♫ I'll still be with you ♫

- CEO Han. - Writer Cha.

- If you give me a chance- - No.

Stop trying.

I'm not going to write.

Why not?

Is it because you don't trust me? Because we're a small company?

If it's because we don't have much publishing experience,

I'll show you. Please trust me once. Please?

What answer should I give you?

Well...

I don't understand why you won't write.

If it's because we don't have much publishing experience,

I have enough to support your next work.

And I'm not recklessly diving into this.

I'm sincerely making a proposal.

Your writing...

- I sincerely- - Miserable!

If I write under my name, someone will become miserable.

That's why I made up my mind not to write.

I'm done, so please go home.

I was happy!

And what's done? According to whom?

It was never done. It's not done yet.

Because of you...

Because of your writing, I was happy!

♫ To you who found where I belong ♫

♫ When I get breathless within the moments that get lost ♫

♫ A hidden voice I hear near my ears ♫

♫ I want to be your angel, become your stars ♫

Should I stop now?

And there's a place that's willing to support your writing knowing they'll fail?

Sunbae, please get lost from Jeong Wu's life.

And if I can't?

What if I can't let Jeong Wu go?

Then that's not love.

It's possession.

But why don't you ask Jeong Hyeon for this favor?

I don't want him to become entangled in this because of me

Didn't Kim Jeong Hyeon tell you?

Jeong Hyeon hyung?

Isn't that why you came here?

Hyung, you tell me.

I don't know what you heard from whom.

But it's not what you think.

- Calm down and let's talk this out- - Sorry.

I can't listen to you right now.

That means you were happy while you were writing.

If the writer was happy, then the reader must've been happy, too.

Like I was.

♫ Like I'm dreaming a scary dream ♫

♫ The regrets I wanted to forget ♫

♫ Please hold me until I forget them ♫

Do you like me?

♫ I want to be your angel, become your stars embedded in the night ♫

♫ I will also protect you ♫