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If you're dressed, get out.

Please go. I'm extremely embarrassed right now.

Nope.

Why would I? This is a rare chance for me to do whatever I please.

What do you plan to do?

Are you hoping for something?

Let's not do this first thing in the morning.

What do you think I'm going to do?

Well, something that will make me either hit you or kiss you.

Ta-da.

Ta-da.

Gosh.

Thank you.

-Please go, so I can get dressed. -Okay. Rest up.

There.

There. Eat it all.

How can I eat all of this?

Eat more after you finish.

You're so skinny, I'm afraid you'll fly away.

Why did you sit next to me?

What? This is more comfortable.

Are you embarrassed?

Look at me.

Why can't you look at me? Look at me.

I am not.

I was afraid you wouldn't let me eat.

That's why I didn't look at you.

Are you embarrassed?

Look at me.

-Look at me. -Face forward.

Enjoy your breakfast with the open country view.

Is this what it means to be a couple looking at the same thing?

Well, let's look at each other from the front,

from the side, from the back, and every single angle.

Correct.

-Thanks for the food. -Thanks for the food.

This is too much though.

Mom.

Is my mom out?

Last night, I was…

Do-a.

Do-a.

Don't cry.

-See you tomorrow. -Let's go eat something yummy.

-Bye. -My treat.

-Come early tomorrow. -Let's go. See you tomorrow.

Here's ten million won. Take it.

What? I only asked for five. Why are you giving me ten?

You don't have to pay me back.

Take this, and don't contact Ok-hui or Jae-han ever again. Okay?

Of all the…

Did I say I wouldn't pay it back?

Tae-seop. I don't want to talk to you.

Even a shameless pig shouldn't do that.

How could you ask them for money?

That's how desperate I am.

Even if you'll die from not having five million won,

don't come to Ok-hui or any of us.

Seeing you makes me sick.

What did I do to you?

How could you say that after how I lived because of you?

You're doing well now.

Why do I bother? You never listen.

Is Ha-ri doing well?

Why are you asking about her?

Because she's my daughter and I miss her.

Ha-ri has no dad.

You're worse than a stranger to her.

She's older, but she'll still get hurt.

If you think of her as your daughter, if you have an ounce of decency,

don't even think about contacting her.

Hey.

MY DAUGHTER

Are you home?

May I come home now?

Why did you call before coming home?

Who knows what you'll be doing with your boyfriend?

Isn't that why you gave me the second floor?

Don't let me find out.

I'll do my best to avoid the worst-case scenario.

Are you making that again?

I'll do it myself.

You have no time.

Just make sure you drink them.

Give me the kettle.

You're not well, so you can't just wait forever.

I guess you should get married as soon as possible.

Does it have to be I-sang, and no one else?

You won't even look at anyone else?

I don't want to look at anyone else.

You never show it even if you're hurt,

and give your heart completely if you like someone.

Why can't you be mean and calculating and take care of yourself first?

Mom.

Do you not like I-sang?

You. I don't like the sucker that you are.

Receive lots of love from your husband.

Don't be like me.

You're coming in early.

You're the one who's early.

I always come in at this time.

Why are you here so early?

My eyes opened early because I wanted to rush to work.

Ms. Jang. Good morning.

Hello. Just a minute.

So…

Here, drink this.

POMEGRANATE ADE

Actually, I've been meaning to give it to you for a while.

It's pomegranate juice.

Are you worrying about my health?

Thank you. Let's go.

Wait. Hold on.

I need to talk to Eu-tteum.

Go ahead.

Okay.

I'll see you later.

Why do you like Ms. Jang?

Do you have a fetish for older women or something?

Aren't I prettier?

No. Ms. Jang is prettier.

You're still being pathetic and pitiful.

Be cold and end it

and move on to the next girl.

I let her go nicely.

It was my first time feeling that way.

I don't want it to be a bad memory.

How could an unrequited love end nicely?

My feelings for her were beautiful.

Just because we didn't get together doesn't mean it wasn't sincere.

How could it end badly?

Have a nice day.

I want…

this man.

Hi. Morning.

-Hi there. -You're here early.

I'm in a very good mood today.

Very good.

Very good.

We're done. You may change now.

Are you shocked that I take good engagement photos?

This is how versatile I am.

Should I take these, too?

Are you getting married?

I want to. And I have to.

Then you'll have a nagging wife.

How sweet.

You'll stress and work like crazy like I do to pay for your kids' education.

I've wanted to emulate how responsible you are.

Thank you.

You'll never be able to do things you've never tried before.

We'll do them together.

Do you think Ha-ri won't do them with me?

Wait until you're married.

It won't be the life that you dream of.

I may whine like it's unbearable,

but it isn't that draining.

It's okay if it is.

I'm being utterly shameless and selfish for loving Ha-ri,

so I must make her happy no matter what.

I know, right?

Hey, Jae-yeong.

Auntie.

What brings you here?

It's nice out. How about a date?

I come to places like this all the time,

and I always feel like it's unnecessarily expensive.

Why are you spending money unnecessarily?

You transitioned so smoothly to nagging.

You took me in, put a roof over my head, feed me,

do my laundry, and watch my baby.

You should complain and say, "Is this all you're buying me?"

Why would I complain? You're buying me expensive food.

Can you take such a long lunch?

Is the clinic slow?

I don't know if I should be happy or sad, but we keep getting new patients.

I wanted to make lots of money and buy you lots of good food.

I'll come by often. Let's go on more dates.

Are you moving out?

I should.

How can I face Ha-ri again?

There's nothing I can do either.

Jae-yeong.

You were such a good catch

that I got greedy and did something terrible to you.

No, Auntie.

It was me. I got greedy for Ha-ri.

So why didn't you and my mom take a solemn oath

to marry us to each other when we were in your wombs

like all the other parents?

I know. Why didn't we do that when everyone else did?

We should've arranged your marriage when you were 20.

We would've thrown a fit, fought all the time, and grown on each other.

You'd end up liking each other, but you'd doubt each other's feelings

because of the arranged marriage, break up…

Dramatically confirm each other's feelings

and get married for love.

It's a cliché and common story, but…

It doesn't sound that great now that I hear it.

Right, it isn't very fun.

-Eat up. -Okay.

Excuse me.

Is it that heartbreaking to see him take vitamins?

You know that he's taking them for his treatment.

He's doing it because he wants to.

Don't feel bad.

Are you wishing us luck? You're so nice.

I've been on your side the entire time.

Tae-rin, shall we get dressed?

Mommy.

Did you think I was Mommy?

Where's Mommy? I'll help you find her.

Where's Mommy?

-There's Mommy. -Tae-rin.

Shall we go change? Do you want to pick one out?

How about this one?

Tae-rin, look at that.

How pretty. Do you want to wear that?

Let's go.

My ID.

-What? -Turn back.

Did you leave it in the studio?

Seriously.

Hey, go down. Go.

Shouldn't you get a ring first?

I don't know her ring size.

How do I measure it secretly?

That is truly a mission impossible.

She'll notice even if you just look at her finger.

Where are you going to propose?

How about a cathedral?

It's sort of reverent and trustworthy.

And Ha-ri has a Mother Theresa kind of feel, too.

I never noticed that.

Why don't you just propose and get married at the cathedral?

Yes, that's it.

No. Wrong. That's not it.

That would be a problem if she's Buddhist.

Wait a second. I don't even know her religion.

Then where should I do it?

It's complicated.

This is high-level stuff.

Oh, my gosh!

Oh, my gosh!

He's proposing!

I'm so excited just hearing about it!

Ms. Jang must be disappointed that she found out.

Given what it is, you should prepare yourself.

-Marry me. -Will you marry me?

Will you marry me?

-Oh, my gosh. -Come on, let's go.

She needs a dress.

-Let's go up. -Let's look.

-I'm so excited. -Let's go.

-Oh, my gosh. -I can't believe it.

I think I'm going to be proposed to.

Oh, my gosh.

What do I do?

Oh, my gosh.

Oh, my gosh.

He wouldn't do it today.

Don't tell me he'll pop the trunk

and balloons will fly out

and there will be a million roses inside.

No way. Not in front of everyone from work.

Just a minute.

Why? What? Where are you going?

Why are you popping the trunk?

Don't do it!

I mean. We're in front of the office. Oh, my gosh.

What?

But… I'll be quick. I'm almost done.

You can wait inside.

Okay.

It'll get dirty in front of the building.

You have so much love for the company.

Get in.

He wouldn't

propose in the car out of nowhere, would he?

What should I say?

That's like crossing the finish line.

"Thank you"?

No, that's not it either.

Then what? "Sure, let's. Sounds good"?

Would you open that?

-No. -What?

What?

-Just open-- -No.

I'm not ready to receive it yet.

-Drop me off there. -What?

Why? Aren't we eating together?

I booked a nice restaurant.

Does it have a grand piano?

Will it be completely empty tonight

for some reason?

How did you know?

I booked a one-table restaurant.

But I don't think it has a grand piano.

I think there's an old brown piano.

Drop me off.

I forgot I had plans.

Let's go next time.

Sorry for bailing.

I'll reflect on my feelings,

so you should think hard about whether this is the best thing to do.

Does she not like flowers or the restaurant?

What did I do wrong?

You have cold feet.

What's that?

There's a fear that you feel before you get married.

Your life changes once you get married.

Your heart is screaming at you to run away.

Why would I run away?

I had given up, but I did dream about it for 39 years.

Dreams are when you imagine your ideal situation.

But reality and life are different.

You dream of utopia,

so you cross the Pacific and trek through the desert,

but when you arrive, it's an empty field.

You're afraid that's what you'll feel.

Well, I…

I've dreamed of a very ordinary family. Nothing very grand.

I wanted a cozy life with my husband, raising our kids together,

and have a happy life.

Like everyone else.

Hey. Living like everyone else is the hardest.

Maybe you dream of an ordinary, happy family

because you never had that.

What? A dad?

That may be it.

But I don't have only bad memories of him.

He was good to me.

He taught me how to ride a bike.

And he took me to the stream every summer and taught me how to swim.

He bought me junk food behind my mom's back.

But he left.

I-sang is solid, so I don't think he'd leave.

So why can't I be excited from anticipation?

Why am I nervous and running away?

Hey.

Aren't you just afraid that he'll plan a bad proposal?

Right? That's it, right?

But if your feet get cold on your way, think about it.

It's your last chance

to be cool and calm during the hottest moment.

Thanks.

You're so smart.

ANNOUNCEMENT: SCHEDULED POWER OUTAGE

Jae-yeong.

Jae-yeong.

Are you mad I didn't go apartment hunting with you?

Want me to go with you this weekend?

Jae-yeong. Buddy.

Don't be mad.

I have a problem.

You have to listen to it over tripe.

I'll listen to yours, too.

Buddy!

I understood, so that's enough.

I know you want your buddy…

But sorry, I can't be that right now.

If you cared about me at all,

you would've told me when that bastard asked for money.

It's fine. I won't make you move out,

so don't even talk to him again.

Why did he ask for Ha-ri's number?

Don't you dare tell him.

He wants to see her?

The interview with the infertile couple is later, right?

Yes.

Ji-ae's at risk of having a miscarriage, so Sang-gon's coming by himself.

Is it very bad?

I'm sure it'll be fine.

It has to be.

Are you okay working on their story?

Why? In case I'll get scared and more nervous?

Well, in case you'll pretend to be okay when you're not.

That's why.

Ha-ri.

Make me a promise.

Later on, if you're hurting or struggling, you have to tell me

that you are.

That way, I can hug you.

Why do you keep wanting to hug me?

Do you want to hug me until I crumble in your arms?

Won't you sell your place and live in my pocket?

How do you get cheesier by the day?

Think about it seriously.

Don't you want to be together every day?

-Give me a minute. -Every day?

You want to do it here?

Not in front of all these people in broad daylight.

Hold on. Just give me a minute.

-No. -Just a minute.

But… Where else am I supposed to tie my shoelace?

Ha-ri! I won't do it in front of people!

Why must you do that in the middle of the street?

Where else would I do it?

I don't know. This isn't right.

What? Is it embarrassing to tie your shoelace on the street?

She's picky.

Stupid.

What is wrong with me?

That was so funny.

I know.

Ha-ri's ring size is 11.

Ms. Jang is an atheist. No cathedrals.

You should put this away.

Good work. Let's go.

Proposal consultation, okay. Inquiries about surprise events, okay.

Calls or texts after work, no.

-Eu-tteum. -Yes?

-Will you look at this with me? -Okay.

-Hello. -Hi.

May I ask you something?

Yes, of course.

You're not the chairman's grandson, are you?

Hiding your true identity

so that you can learn business management from the ground up…

No.

I told you before what my parents do for a living.

Your parents are very impressive, but…

You could've lied about it in order to hide your identity.

But then again, it's fine if you're not.

Why do you ask?

Just know that I gave up on my dream

and made a huge decision.

Anyway,

let's have dinner together tonight.

If this is because of that time at the police station, it's okay.

You don't have to buy me dinner.

I'll buy you dinner,

so you buy me dessert.

Yes?

Hold on.

Hold on. So that's how you want to play.

-Hold on. -Are you making reservations?

Hold on.

Okay.

DACHAE ADVERTISING CHOI-KANG EU-TTEUM

Where did you book?

CHOI-KANG EU-TTEUM HAS SENT YOU A GIFT

I sent you dessert.

You don't have to buy me dinner.

Have a nice day.

Have a nice day.

What the hell?

What's your religion?

I'm Catholic.

So you're a church boy.

Like this?

I've wanted to go, too,

but it isn't easy to get into.

You just have to go to Sunday mass.

No. I mean I don't know anything,

so it isn't easy to go by myself.

Which church do you go to?

Don't you get points for evangelizing?

Take me with you.

It's not like that.

Every district has a parish,

so find the one closest to you and just go to that one.

Have a nice day.

That slippery little fish.

I can't catch him.

If I catch him here, he runs away here.

Seriously.

Do-a,

have fun, okay?

Don't worry about Daddy.

She gets annoyed if you don't give her a snack after her meal.

She likes to double fist rice crackers,

so put one in each hand.

Okay.

And Do-a

can't sleep without her favorite doll.

Put it next to her when you put her down.

Okay. Bye.

And Do-a--

I'll call you if I have any questions.

Do-a.

Who's this?

It's Daddy.

Don't forget Daddy, okay?

I said I'd bring her home tomorrow.

I wish

you were like this back then.

But I still

took responsibility for Do-a.

But you

put your career came before your baby.

Is Ji-ae okay?

She's just staying in bed.

-I'm sure she'll be fine. -She has to be.

If things don't work out again, it'll be hard for me,

but devastating for her.

She quit her job

and tried to get pregnant for several years.

She cried until she was dehydrated every time we failed.

What's the point in saying how hard it is for me?

I want a baby, too, but she wants a baby so desperately

that I can't suggest that we stop.

But it's hard to watch her.

I'm sure you must feel guilty in a way, too.

Of course. Since all I can do is pray.

I'm sure my prayers will be answered this time.

Definitely.

I'm saying this just in case.

Don't feel guilty.

You need to get surgery, but you're pushing it off.

You're not enduring pain, are you?

So that's what you were worried about.

Your time is running out.

If my results aren't good,

think only about yourself.

You're allowed.

Mom?

Hey.

Why are you walking this way?

What are you doing here?

I came out for some fresh air.

I'll join you for some fresh air.

Mom.

How do you think you would've lived

if you didn't have me?

I'm sure I would've lived somehow.

I would've worked

not to feed you, but to feed myself.

If I got lonely, I would've found something fun to do to kill time.

I would've been ignorant of certain good things in life.

Like the joy a child brings.

It's a joy to have a child I can lean on during times of hardship.

Are you afraid you won't be able to have kids?

A little.

If by chance,

I get married, but I have no kids

and I lose my husband, too? How will I live then?

Why would you think that?

In case you end up like me?

What? No. That's not it.

I'm just thinking "What if," that's all.

Since life doesn't go as you wish.

Tell yourself over and over that it'll go well. Then it will.

If there's no one by your side,

I won't die, and I'll stay with you.

Yes.

Please.

You have to.

Goodness.

Goodness.

This is nice.

We'll recommend your diaper in this month's article

about preventing diaper rash.

We should stress breathability like last time, right?

Yes.

It's time to renew your advertising contract.

How's the mood there?

Well…

Is it hard there recently, too?

Since you have a printed ad and an advertorial,

we can try to adjust the price.

Can you book a meeting for me with the person in charge of the account?

That's not it.

It's because of the rumor that The Baby is shutting down.

So they don't want to renew.

You're not really shutting down, are you?

Who says that?

That's ridiculous.

Restructuring?

Sales keep dropping.

We need to stop the bleeding.

We're short-staffed as is.

We can't hire freelancers,

so I'm writing articles like a journalist as well.

Can we switch full-time journalists to contract or freelance?

Then they'll quit.

Jang.

We must get through these difficult times wisely

in order for The Baby to last 20, 30 years

as the sole parenting magazine in the country. Don't you agree?

Then…

we'll think of a way to increase advertising and sales.

Let's discuss downsizing manpower afterward.

Bring me a restructuring proposal as well.

Ms. Jang.

We just lost a diaper ad.

-Hey. -They won't renew?

There's a rumor that we're shutting down,

so everyone's hesitant to renew.

Let's come up with something quickly to prove that we're still doing well.

And Advertising should think of some marketing strategies, too.

Okay. Of course.

Bye.

What about a cover model competition?

It was a big hit when we did it before.

That's not bad, but is there anything new?

Or since we have a lot of baby care products in storage,

what if we hold a bazaar?

That's lame.

What about an online event?

Do you have content for one?

You know how there are influencers on social media?

You're young. Can't you think of anything?

I like the influencer idea.

If we gather influencers and promote on social media,

it'll be doubly effective.

What should we have the influencers do?

JAMBI STUDIO

Are you working late?

I should send a late-night snack.

I have an important project that I'm studying for.

I believe I should always strive to learn new things.

Let me know if you need a ride when you're done.

Okay.

HOW I GOT HER TO SAY YES

Okay.

Mr. Han sent us a snack.

Come quickly.

Hey, save some for me.

I'm eating after I finish this.

Just eat first.

It'll get cold. It looks perfect right now.

Dang it.

Come on. Hurry before they eat it all.

Okay.

Looks yummy.

Look at the sundae. They look amazing.

Mom, we're working on a deadline, so I'll be home late.

Me, too. I came to the East Sea with my mountaineering club,

so I'm not home.

I'll take you to the examination room.

You're not at a hospital, are you?

What? No, I'm not.

-Okay. -Okay.

Okay.

-Hurry up. -You take the first bite.

Just eat.

-Thank you. -Thank you.

This is delicious.

I'll take you to the examination room.

So yum.

We get to feast thanks to Mr. Han.

I know.

Do you know where my mom went?

She said her mountaineering club went to Gangneung.

-Didn't she tell you? -She did.

But they don't usually take trips in the middle of the week.

Is Do-a asleep?

Her mom's watching her for a while.

That's good.

What happened?

Why did the power go out?

They're doing a safety inspection,

so they turned the power off. Didn't you know?

There was a notice.

I didn't see it.

Where are the candles?

Dang it.

The candles… The candles should be here somewhere.

I'm moving out soon.

-Did you find a place? -Yes.

I see.

Did I ever make your heart flutter in all the years we've known each other?

Briefly in middle school when I hit puberty.

I looked at you differently briefly.

It was in grade school for me.

You were my first love.

What…

That was 30 years ago.

When we used to go to the library to study together in high school,

the kids used to say I liked you. Remember?

They weren't making it up.

Even if I had known then, things wouldn't have changed between us.

Yes, they would've.

Either I would've been with you from then through now,

or we would've had a falling out and stopped talking.

I think that scared me,

and made me miss out on opportunities to go out with you.

What nonsense is that?

We watched each other go out with other people.

Exactly.

Why did I suddenly

remember feelings that I had forgotten about?

Do you know what amazed me when I started at a parenting magazine?

I've never fallen once in my entire life.

My life was too easy,

so I was always arrogant.

But when my life hit rock bottom I was almost 40,

I completely crumbled.

There are many good dads in this world.

I used to think all dads were troublemakers

like you when you first moved in.

"Why is this hardship coming to me this late in life?"

I resented my life,

but it wasn't a hardship.

It was an opportunity

to fix what went wrong in my life and look back on what I had lost.

I realized while watching you

that a dad grows up with his child.

You've grown up to be a great dad.

The last opportunity in my life

to find what I had lost.

I get it now.

The reason life gave me one last opportunity…

was you.

I'm going to go up.

Ha-ri.

I like you a lot.

If I don't tell you at least like this,

I don't think I'll be able to give up on you.

You shouldn't have done that.

You shouldn't have told me.

How can I lose you again?

Just like a pubescent boy,

if I get excited, hurt,

and ache,

I'll grow a little, right?

I'm becoming an adult again thanks to you.

I was always thankful

and I was always sorry.

Hey.

You have to be happy, always, Ha-ri.

STUDIO HOON LEATHER ATELIER

I-SANG

-Hello? -Ha-ri.

Is something going on with your mother?

She didn't come to the workshop today.

She probably isn't back yet from the East Sea.

Okay.

Hi, Auntie. Is my mom sick?

Her cancer didn't relapse, did it?

Tell me.

Don't keep me out of the loop.

Do you want me to work without knowing she's sick again?

I'll be too upset then.

It'll eat me up inside.

Why is Mom there?

AUNTIE OK-RAN

-Hi, Auntie. -Hi, Jae-yeong.

I'm at a hospital right now.

I'm afraid Ha-ri will come and bawl her eyes out.

Come and take her home.

Yes. Thanks.

Okay.

JANG TAE-SEOP

Hey.

What are you doing here?

Are you Ha-ri?

My gosh.

You've gotten pretty.

I hear you're 39 this year.

Ha-ri, give me that.

It's none of your business.

And it is yours?

He means nothing to us.

Why are you nursing Dad?

It's stage four liver cancer.

They say he'll live if he gets surgery, so I'll leave after--

Why are you staying for that?

If you feel bad,

hire a caretaker.

After what he put you through,

why are you suffering voluntarily?

I'll take care of it. Go and do your work.

You resent him, too.

If he hadn't left the way he did,

you wouldn't have had to work from 4 a.m. until 10 p.m.

until your hands and feet were swollen.

I felt so bad for you back then that my heart still aches.

Don't hold onto that.

This is why I didn't want you to see him. Why did you come?

I'm not doing this because I like him,

so ignore it, and do your work.

No. I don't want you here. Let's go home.

-Let's go. -I have a plan.

It's killing me inside!

Would you feel at peace if you heard that your dad died from a disease

without a family or a home?

This isn't for him. It's so I won't feel bad,

and neither will you.

So stop freaking out. Go home.

Why do you think I'm upset?

He hasn't been in my life anyway. Who cares if he dies?

He never showed his face once after he left.

Who cares if he's sick?

I don't even hate him anymore.

Why should I feel bad?

I'm sorry

for making someone like that your dad.

Why are you sorry?

I'm fine, so just go.

Hello?

I-sang.

Yes. Okay.

It's okay.

It's okay.

Don't cry.

You have me.

JANG TAE-SEOP, OPERATION ROOM

JANG TAE-SEOP, RECOVERY ROOM

I just don't understand.

Even if I hate him, he's still my dad,

so I have to see him even if I don't want to.

But Mom and he are strangers now.

Why can't she turn her back on him?

If my expectations of love are not met,

and my time with that person ends up scarring me instead,

could I be strong and endure it as Mom does?

You're busy, right?

If you have time, can I see you at the studio?

Ha-ri.

Come here.

We don't have any pictures together.

Look into the camera and smile.

Let's take a picture together now.

The days that we will share together from now on,

and every moment that we will share together.

Ha-ri.

Let's…

get married.

I'm sorry.

You mean…

That ring.

But if I get surgery, it'll be harder to get pregnant.

We'd have to wait and see.

It may be even harder than it is now.

Ha-ri.

Open up! Ha-ri!

If it were me, Ha-ri wouldn't be in so much pain.

When someone tells me to get surgery,

I feel like they're telling me to give up on having kids.

Subtitle translation by: Jeong Lee