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♫ When I'm letting it go ♫

♫ Waiting for better life ♫

♫ But, I'm dying forever inside ♫

♫ On your side ♫

♫ On your side ♫

When the shadow of the earth hides the moon completely,

we'll see a total lunar eclipse

during the wee hours tomorrow.

This total lunar eclipse will take

We're almost home. an hour

What about your brother?

so we'll be able to see this spectacle

Really?

for a long time.

Stop looking at your phone.

Alright.

She says that Seon Ho isn't home yet.

He'll be home soon.

He should have been home by now

since his academy ends at 8:30 pm.

Let him be. He's a senior in middle school.

Because he's a senior, we need to be more strict with him.

It's ridiculous if you look at other mothers. We're too loose with him.

Huh?

Look at this kid, he's not picking up.

Seriously...

He was doing fine but

his grades dropped this time. He did awful in math.

Honey!

The Shadow Swallows Up the Moon

- Episode 1 -

What happened to him?

He's still not picking up?

His phone is off.

Maybe his phone ran out of battery.

Seriously!

He's doing all sorts of things now.

What time is it now?

Maybe he's with Joon Seok.

I called him earlier, but he didn't pick up.

Did he tell you where he was going, Soo Ho?

No.

Hello, Yeong Cheol's Mother.

Still? Yeong Cheol came earlier.

I'm getting off shift after 11:00 pm because the part-timer is coming in late.

Yes. Wait a minute.

Yeong Cheol, did you not walk home with Seon Ho after the academy?

He said he didn't.

Did he tell you if he was going somewhere?

No. Why?

- Is Joon Seok home right now? - Yes.

Yes, I picked him up at the academy. Why do you ask?

Seon Ho still isn't home.

He never did this before. I'm sorry, but could you hand the phone to Joon Seok?

Hello?

Joon Seok is in the middle of a shower right now.

How about, when he's done could you—

There's a call coming in, Eun Joo. I'm hanging up.

Is it Seon Ho?

It's a number I don't know.

Hello?

That day was no different from any other day.

It was a normal, regular morning

with no ominous signs or uneasy feelings.

You know that we have a delivery to Mari Cookie in Insadong, right?

It's 30 each of almond, cocoa, chocolate chip, by 1:00 pm.

- I wish I could get just one full night of sleep. - Hey.

- What's wrong with you since early in the morning? - There are people who start working

5:00 am for five consecutive days.

Yes, yes. There must be.

Quickly go feed your HoHo.

The walnuts, check them before bringing them.

Don't bring back crushed ones like last time.

I really just made that mistake once. Just once.

Unni, our HoHo might be late.

Quickly go.

One mistake is enough to ruin all our credibility.

Customers complained that the walnut bread had no walnuts but powder.

Leave!

Also!

What is it now?

Order some cake boxes.

You think I will. I like that.

Tasty bread went home (closed).

Tasty bread came to work (open)! Waiting.

HoHo Bakery

Park Seon Ho! Park Soo Ho!

HoHo, come out quickly! Let's eat breakfast!

Someone's saying they're sick of sandwiches.

It's Soo Ho, right?

It's a secret.

She doesn't know how lucky she is.

Try eating a sandwich every day and see if you don't get sick of it.

What do you mean by every day? I make you rice sometimes.

I want to eat bread some times.

- Just eat whatever you're given. - I don't want to.

I told you not to do that!

I'll take it off before I get to the school entrance.

You look really weird.

I said that I'll take it off.

Do your students do this, too?

They're high schoolers, so their style is different.

I really think that it's weird.

Why did you put on that much makeup? It's unnecessary.

I didn't put on makeup!

What's that on your lips?

It's okay. You look pretty.

My son, are you sick of my sandwiches?

No. Your sandwiches are the best.

My son says such lovely words. Sit down.

Did you hear him?

You are such a flatterer.

It's the truth.

I told you not to use those types of words.

You're always like that to me.

Let's hurry up and eat, my daughter.

I don't want to!

Oh, that's right. There's a total lunar eclipse tonight.

Total lunar eclipse?

It's when the moon enters the shadow of the Earth and is completely covered.

At what time?

Was it 1:00 am or 2:00 am?

Should we all go see it?

The kids need to sleep.

I can just sleep at school.

If we don't see it this time, when's the next one?

It usually happens every three years, so you'll be a senior in high school.

Then, I must see it today

because I might be too busy to watch it.

I love that attitude. It's great. I love it very much.

We're all going to watch it together.

Seon Ho!

Seon Ho! Seon Ho!

Central Operating Room, Guardian Waiting Room

- Did you leave something? - Yes.

Central Operating Room

Seon Ho!

You need a new pair of sneakers.

It's fine.

Hurry up and go. You'll be late.

Just leave my room like that. I'll clean it up later.

Who does my son take after that he's this nice?

I'll be back.

Go.

Be careful!

What's wrong? What happened?

Why? Why?

Why?

Soo Ho.

I need to go to the hospital!

Just go with me tomorrow.

I'm going to go right now!

Soo Ho! He'll be fine.

They said that they'll call when his surgery is over.

I don't want to! I want to go now!!

Soo Ho! He'll be fine!

He'll be fine. Okay?

I'm not sure of the whole situation because I wasn't in

school and came here as soon as I received the call.

Excuse me. Are you Park Seon Ho's parents?

Yes.

I came to check up on student Seon Ho's injury and heard you were here.

I'm Park Seung Man from Kangho station's violent crimes team.

Right now, we can't say for sure if it's an accident or and incident,

so we will investigate along with other possibilities.

But by any chance, is there a possibility your son tried to commit suicide?

What do you mean, suicide?

Are you saying that you think our Seon Ho

purposely fell from there?

No, as I said, there are other possibilities—

Why would our Seon Ho do that? Why would he?

There's no way. There's really no way...

There's really no way, Honey.

You're wrong. There's no reason he would have chosen to end his life.

Seon Ho was so excited today to watch the

lunar eclipse.

I'm sure there's another reason.

I understand what you're saying.

I was not able to confirm anything because, unfortunately, the school's cameras were not working, but

according to the person who reported this, Seon Ho was alone at school when he was found, and

next to the roof railing from where he fell

were his shoes, lying there.

Where did he go at this time?

This...

This is a dream. Right, Honey?

This isn't reality, right?

I'm dreaming a bad dream, right?

Our Seon Ho...

What should we do about our Seon Ho?

What should we do about our Seon Ho?

No. No.

God, please save him.

Please save our Seon Ho.

♫ When I'm letting it go ♫

Our Seon Ho... ♫ Waiting ♫

What are we going to do? What are we going to do about our Seon Ho? ♫ for better life ♫

♫ But I'm ♫

Please God, save our Seon Ho. Please save our Seon Ho. ♫ dying forever inside ♫

♫ On your side ♫

Please save our Seon Ho.

♫ So I'm letting it flow ♫

Our Seon Ho...

♫ Reaching for better life ♫

♫ We all running for living in light ♫

♫ On your side ♫

♫ On your side ♫

♫ High over the moon ♫

♫ I will be there ♫

♫ I know it may be one night ♫

♫ Letting it flow on your side ♫

♫ High over the moon ♫

♫ I'll be waiting here ♫

♫ Cry ♫

♫ Shine ♫

♫ Fly ♫

Nice!

I'm not an idiot. I'm not an idiot. (Sa Whujing is one of the three disciples of Buddist pilgrim known for his less developed intelligence)

Stop it. Please stop!

Mom.

- What is this? - It's nothing!

This is nothing? This?

Have you guys been bullying Seon Ho?

It's not like that!

No? What do you mean, no?

Are you crazy? Are you in your right mind?

How can you do that to Seon Ho?

It was just a game! It was a prank!

This is a joke? How is this just a joke?

How can you say that when he is about to die because of you guys?

Do you know how hard I worked to raise you?

I tried so hard so you weren't made fun of being raised by a single mother.

How could you do that?

Is he dead? Did he say it was because of us?

Seriously, you...

It was a joke.

Central Operating Room

We managed to successfully operate on multiple fractures that happened due to the fall.

I'm not sure if it's because he fell on his back, but his cerebral hemorrhage wasn't as bad as expected.

But his breathing and vital signs are very unstable.

Most seriously, we performed CPR for about 20 minutes because he had severe hemothorax (blood in the space between the chest wall and lungs),

but due to hypoxia (oxygen deprivation), there will be brain damage.

When you say brain damage...

We'll need to watch his state, but there's a possibility that he might fall into a vegetative state

or become brain dead.

- Mom! - Unni!

There's still a possibility he'll wake up, right?

As of right now, we can do nothing but keep a close watch on him.

He has a long way to go.

Unni...

Are you really not going to leave and not see your brother?

Don't you want to see him?

Once he wakes up...

Once he wakes up... I'll see him.

Soo Ho.

Once he wakes up... I'll see him.

Seon Ho...

What is this? What is this?

Seon Ho...

Our kind son.

- Mom. - Yes?

Who is it?

Your dad.

He said he'll be here around dinnertime.

So what I'm saying is we shouldn't make a situation that needs to be reported to the Board of Education.

You came.

You've arrived home.

You're very frustrating.

What do you want me to do when the principal wants to bring up the unfortunate event first?

Go drink some milk. I'll give you some salad soon.

You're retiring this year, right?

Do you want to ruin your reputation and retire?

That's why you have to get this under control from the beginning at least for your own sake.

It's for the best of everyone to find a solution to this quietly, smoothly, and most importantly, quickly.

Furthermore, there are rumors that there may be a comprehensive audit soon.

"Having a talk with the kids" is what the cops say.

Isn't that them saying they are going to conduct an investigation?!

For now, make sure to keep the kids in line.

You know how kids are these days. They talk about things they don't even know about.

Kids these days make up things that aren't true.

As for their parents, they don't care as long as it doesn't hurt their kids.

Anyway, it's a relief he didn't die from this.

Imagine if he died. Reporters would have barged in and written a novel.

Since he's still alive, there won't be much attention on it.

It's not newsworthy since it's only an attempted suicide.

I'll give you some salad.

Anyway, at noon in the office...

Seon Ho. How is he?

I only heard that he's having surgery.

Mom...

Joon Seok. Not right now.

Later.

That kid, Park Seon Ho.

Were you two close?

Yes.

Did you come home early from the business trip because of that incident?

What's that incident?

Seon Ho. I heard he got into an accident.

You're getting information faster than I am.

It's because I know a mother that lives in the same apartment building as Seon Ho's family.

Detectives will do a consultation-like talk today.

Me?

Why Joon Seok?

They're going to meet up with other kids, too. Not just Joon Seok.

It's just a part of their procedure. Don't be nervous and just tell them that you don't know anything.

Don't say useless things that will cause misunderstandings.

Yes.

This isn't even an official investigation and you're still underage.

By any chance, call me immediately if they seem to be forcing you or interrogating you.

I understand.

Get ready for school.

How is Seon Ho right now?

Why are you asking me?

I'm sure you know since you get information faster than me.

What do you mean?

You went to the same high school as Seon Ho's mom.

There's no way she'll contact me right now. I'm sure she's not in the right state of mind right now.

Of course, she wouldn't be.

Since her own child just turned into a living corpse overnight.

Mom!

What are you doing here? You didn't go to the academy?

I stop by on my way since I had some time left.

If you still have some time left, you should go to the academy to study.

Where's Aunt?

She went to buy ingredients.

I'm a little busy right now so you can go grab some bread and eat.

I'm fine. Excuse me, Mom—

HoHo sandwich is ready.

Why?

It's about the academy—

Yes. Enjoy.

What about the academy?

Since you're busy, should I just stay here and help you instead of going to the academy?

You don't want to go to the academy?

Why? Did something happened?

No. Nothing happened.

Then? You just don't want to go to the academy?

It's not like that. It's just because you're really busy.

If you want to do something for me, just go and study.

That's the way you can help me.

By any chance, are you sick?

No.

I'm leaving.

Seon Ho.

Are you stressed out because your grades dropped?

It's not like that.

Don't be timid about it.

There are times when grades go up and go down. Keep your shoulders high.

Don't be intimidated becuase of it.

I won't.

Honey.

Honey...

Seon Ho told me he didn't want to go to the academy,

but I made him go.

It's not your fault.

I should've held him back. I should've told him not to go.

I did it, Honey!

I did it, Honey! What should I do?

Why did I do that? Why did I do that?

He'll wake up.

Our Seon Ho's strong.

He'll wake up for sure.

I... I can't live without Seon Ho.

If anything bad happens to him, what will I do?

Honey! What should I do? I can't live without him!

I did that to him! I did that!

I did that!

How on earth did he enter the rooftop that was prohibited?

There was a lock on the door too.

I'm not sure.

Just what do you know?

It's a relief he didn't die, but if he had

the situation would have gotten big.

Starting today, your number one priority is

to make sure that the kids don't say anything unnecessary.

Even if I do, it's not like they won't say something.

When something like this happens, there are always kids who like to make up rumors.

Until things get settled down, suspend all club activities and don't give kids the chance to get together.

Yes, sir.

Our school's reputation is at stake.

We just got recognition for being a violence-free school.

The very police captain who gave us that recognition called us!

He said that an unfortunate thing like this can put them in a tight spot.

By any chance, there isn't anything bad going on among the kids, right?

I haven't talked to them yet so—

Do you have to talk to them to know about these things?

There's nothing going on, as far as I know. But just in case I missed something—

Then there's nothing going on!

Did you send the newsletter to the parents?

Yes.

Keep a close eye on the kids, and also watch what you say.

Yes, sir.

Did you bring Park Seon Ho's student record?

Here it is.

Student Record

I heard this student's sibling is a second-year student in our school.

She's in Ms. Ham Yeong Joo's class

Alright.

By the way, Madam called.

Madam?

The director's wife, of course. Who else?

So?

It seems Joon Seok is in big shock over what happened to Seon Ho so you should pay more attention to him.

Make sure the newsletter was sent to all the parents, and

all the teachers should do their best to keep their students in line.

Also, to help the students get back to focusing on their studies, class chatrooms are banned for the time being.

Yes, sir.

Goodness, is this for real?

Are you sure that he tried to kill himself?

Cut it out. Is it true that he tried to kill himself?

It seems so.

That little...

Perhaps, is it because of the Avengers?

Hey, keep quiet.

If it's because of that, what will happen to us?

Honestly, is that something to kill yourself over?

It's just friends playing jokes amongst themselves.

Seon Ho was the first to leave the academy, right?

I don't know.

What about Joon Seok? He's still not picking his calls?

He doesn't care about friendship at all.

Hey, how can he ignore a friend who tried to kill himself?

Also, the Avengers started because of Joon Seok.

Joon Seok's shadow doesn't even show in the video.

His dad's the director of this place. He'll be let off.

Oh, whatever.

Forget about that and let's delete all the files first.

So what if we delete it? It's probably all on Seon Ho's phone.

That's right.

Are we done for?

I don't know. Just delete it for now, then think about that later.

HoHo's Mom

What do I do?

What to do?

You don't have to go to school today.

I will.

Then, leave school early, around morning visitation time

and let's all go to see Seon Ho.

I said I'll see him when he wakes up.

Last night, a regretful thing happened to Seon Ho.

- It must be true then. - Did he jump?

- Is it a suicide? - Did he yell?

Be quiet, be quiet, be quiet!

You all probably already heard the rumors, but it's not all true,

so don't exaggerate the facts.

Also, you are going to be consulted about this matter so

don't be nervous and truthfully say what you know.

I know you all don't feel that good about this, but it's best to live quietly, and

I hope that you will pray for Seon Ho to return to the classroom healthily.

Can we visit him?

You can't do that yet.

He's in the ICU, so visitation is restricted, and it can bother his family members.

So until he is stable, nobody can go visit him.

Also, for the time being, the class chatroom is closed.

Did anyone find a phone in the school area?

If I catch you using Kakaotalk for personal use except studying

you will get demerit points.

Yes.

- Got it? - Yes sir!

Also—

Where are you going?

I'm going to the bathroom.

Okay. Go.

- That scared me. - What is she doing?

The Ghost knows how to talk.

If you find Park Seon Ho's phone in the school area,

don't have any other thoughts and bring it immediately to the school office.

Got it?

Yes.

Dong Hee.

What's wrong?

- Well... - Yes, what?

Is it true that... Seon Ho tried to kill himself?

It's not certain yet.

Were you close with Seon Ho?

That's impossible.

I can imagine how much shock you are in.

As one of the many teachers in this school, I can't but feel responsible.

Seon Ho will wake up.

Of course. He has to.

I heard that there was a consultation with the students today.

Yes. The detective in charge wants to talk with the students—

We are wholeheartedly cooperating with them.

Is it possible

for us to sit in on it?

That is quite difficult.

Since you are also in the education field, you should know.

I know.

If we sit in, it will be hard for the students to talk.

That's right. Also, they are minors,

and it's not a place where we are investigating them.

All teachers have been excluded from it.

I am aware.

From our judgment, the reason why Seon Ho made such a rash decision was because of external—

Vice-Principal.

Yes. Please go ahead.

I don't believe Seon Ho had such horrible thoughts.

There's no reason for Seon Ho to do that.

No matter how much I think about it, there's no reason for him to do that.

That's—

If...

If Seon Ho really did have those horrible thoughts,

it would have had something to do with school that we didn't know about.

Seon Ho's mom.

It's not a situation where we should jump to conclusions, so

let's keep an eye and trust the police investigation.

Principal.

Since Seon Ho is in the ICU.

His recovery is our uttermost priority.

Honestly, I feel like if Seon Ho recovers, no matter what the truth is,

I don't want to argue about anything and just overlook it.

That's how you probably feel...

I'm also in the education field,

so I know better than anyone what positions

the teachers and school are placed under.

Because I know, I am asking you,

for the teachers and the school

to reveal the truth without hiding anything

so that we can understand and accept.

We will promise you that.

Teacher Lee.

Yes.

The security guard is still in school, right?

The security guard who found Seon Ho yesterday is an ex-police officer.

Because he was quick to report it, we were able to prevent an even worse turn of events.

He can't even go home as he is on night duty this week.

You can't come here. Didn't you hear from the teacher?

Is he your friend?

Are you friends with the student, Seon Ho?

I'm his... little sister.

Park Soo Ho

Ahjussi, did you find my brother?

Thank you.

Don't thank me.

But, if you found him a little earlier, it would've been better.

They said that if he got to the hospital a little bit earlier, he wouldn't be as bad as right now.

I'm sorry.

No! I'm not saying it was your fault.

So what I'm saying is... I'm sorry.

No.

Thank you.

Temporarily closed

You came because you're worried, huh?

How's Seon Ho? Is there any improvement?

Let's go in and talk.

Did you eat?

I can't seem to eat.

- Seon Ho's Mother... - Yeah?

You see...

Mom, they said that Seon Ho's phone is missing. Please pretend you don't know anything.

I'm begging you. Please.

I think I need to go back to the hospital.

You should rest at home. There's still time for visitation.

I'm more anxious if I stay home.

I just think weird thoughts.

Still, I feel reassured at the hospital.

I imagine so.

Excuse me, can I ask for a favor?

What is it?

Can you ask Yeong Cheol if there's anything he suspects,

if there was anything out of the norm that happened to Seon Ho

at the academy or school?

I want to personally go ask

Joon Seok, and all Seon Ho's close friends, but the school is investigating.

To be honest, it's difficult enough with Seon Ho.

I understand. I'll ask him.

Thank you.

Don't thank me. What is there to thank?

I need to go.

Excuse me.

I'll take care of Soo Ho's meals, so just worry about Seon Ho.

She has her aunt, so there's no need.

Thank you for worrying.

Don't thank me.

I... I'm really...

Why are you crying? Huh?

It's because I'm sorry.

I'm really sorry.

Why are you sorry?

I want to visit him at the hospital, but I...

I'm not confident in looking at his face.

You're saying all sorts of nonsense.

Don't worry.

Our Seon Ho will wake up, no matter what.

Thank you.

Thank you so much.

What did I say? I told you there's nothing to be scared of.

Joon Seok's here.

What is this?

What?

You ignored my Kakaotalk messages, my calls, and pretended not to see me in class.

That's totally backstabbing, so what is this now?

Your voice is a bit too loud.

Don't we have to match our stories before the consultation?

- Why should I? - Aish...

This is a betrayal. Hey, you started this!

Who says that?

There are three witnesses here. Say something, guys!

These murderer bastards...

What?

I have that video, too. Should I release it?

Do you think you'll be fine if you release it?

You want to shut me up right now,

So, you should beg me.

Seriously, you're the one that ordered us to, and you're the one who started it!

Then just say exactly that to the detectives.

Should I say it?

Just tell the truth as it is. I told you about a famous video game but you guys played it in real life.

You're pissing me off.

Let's not be like this to each other.

To be honest, we are not even sure that Seon Ho did that because of us—

It's because of us.

How do you know?

If not, what else is there?

Either way, this has nothing to do with me.

I'm saying this to help you guys, so listen to me from now on.

I'm sure that since you're really close to him,

your level of shock must be high, right?

I'm less close with him than Joon Seok, but I'm also shocked.

It seems Joon Seok was the closest with him?

He was in the same class as Seon Ho for three years. On top of that, their moms are friends.

Is that so?

Yes.

Perhaps, did Seon Ho say anything about his unspoken worries?

Do you have anything else to tell me?

From now on, listen to me well.

This is just a formal procedure. There's no need to be nervous.

We are minors, so we don't have to say anything if we don't want to. The detective can't do anything to us.

I'm not sure all that sure about it, but I know he's been a little stressed over his grades.

Is that what he told you?

He didn't directly tell me, but he said his mom moved here because of him

and always said, "I need to study hard."

I'm not quite sure.

Another student said that Seon Ho was having a lot of stress because of his grades.

We are minors, so we don't have to say anything if we don't want to. The detective can't do anything to us.

Especially you. Just say you don't know anything. Don't say anything useless.

I'm not quite sure.

Consultation Room

Did Seon Ho have a girlfriend?

I'm not quite sure.

I'm sure he didn't.

However, I'm not quite sure.

If you're saying his suicidal thoughts came from the stress of his grades—

Suicidal thought? What's that?

It's thoughts that you want to commit suicide.

Okay. Continue.

If you're saying that his suicidal thoughts came from stress due to his grades,

then half of the senior students would be having suicidal thoughts.

Do you think that there might be another reason

besides his grades?

How would I know? I'm not a "know-it-all"— I mean, I'm not Seon Ho.

What does a "know-it-all" mean?

It means that someone is acting too much.

Was he that type of student?

Sometimes.

Seon Ho was like that. He would help others who were ignored.

Did that seem like too much?

Besides his grades, did he have any other concerns?

I'm not quite sure. Honestly,

the person with the most suicidal thoughts would be the Ghost.

A ghost?

There is someone who's name is Han Dong Hee. She's our school's famous self-reject.

She isolated herself from everyone by her own will.

I also know what that means.

Anyway, her nickname is "Ghost."

She's a girl with no presence, but Seon Ho looked after her.

Besides of that, was there ever any problem

with his friends?

No. There wasn't. I have nothing to say, so can I leave?

Recently, we had a falling out.

What was it about?

That's...

It's fine. Let's be comfortable since we're both men.

Here.

I played a bad prank on Yeong Cheol.

How?

Yeong Cheol sometimes acts like Shu Wujiang, (T/N: Character with low intelligence in Chinese literature.)

so I said some nasty things to tease him and hit him lightly.

I'm sure Seon Ho saw that and said something to you.

Yes. He got mad because I was behaving quite badly toward his friend.

However, Yeong Cheol didn't say anything like that.

It's because I apologized to Yeong Cheol immediately since I was wrong.

Did you have a fight with him because of this?

No, we didn't.

Since others in the class were watching, it hurt my pride.

Then, it must have been uncomfortable with Seon Ho afterward.

No.

I expressed my annoyance because I was upset.

Now that I think about it, I'm really apologetic toward him.

I'm sure Seon Ho will understand you.

That's what I hope.

No, it won't take long.

Tomorrow, we will follow the usual class schedule.

- Yes, Kyeong Sim's mom. - Yes.

Yes, you don't have to worry.

Yes. Yes.

Yes, I understand.

Seong Jae's Mother

Yes, the classes will be held again.

Yes, Seong Jae's Mother?

No.

Rather than investigating, the detectives are just talking to them.

The classes will be held as usual tomorrow.

You don't have to worry.

Yes. Yes.

They are still investigating.

- Yes, yes. - Were you surprised?

Seon Ho is Seong Jae's friend!

His grades and the studying atmosphere are important, but saying that when they are friends—

Stop it!

Yes, you don't have to worry.

I'm not getting mad.

Yes. I understand what you're saying.

Yes. Of course, I understand.

Yes. Yes.

Yes. Yes.

I understand.

It's obvious. What are you doing preventing the students from studying?

She probably told you to restore a study atmosphere quickly.

Yes.

There are even parents who threatened to protest

to the Department of Education if we can't restore the study atmosphere.

It's a battlefield for good grades, isn't it?

They don't even care that someone else's child dies or not.

Seon Ho...

Can you hear Mom's voice?

You can hear my voice, right?

Why are you lying here like this?

Hurry and wake up.

Dad, Mom, and Soo Ho

believe that you're going to make it through this.

Wake up so we can go home soon.

Wake up and let's go home.

I've already talked to the kids, but nothing special came up.

Some kids were saying that Seon Ho

was stressed about his grades.

It seems like we found the reason why he tried to commit suicide.

So it seems.

The school atmosphere was calm thanks to

you warning us to keep the kids in line.

Do you not drink?

No.

- Then... - I don't think...

I should drink today.

Why don't you take it? It's the director's offer.

No, I don't want to force anyone to drink.

Besides, as his own student is going through something like that, it wouldn't be right for his homeroom teacher

to just sit here and drink.

But... isn't it easier and better to show you're mourning, sympathizing, and in pain?

When a dike cracks, you have to fix it and when there's an accident, you take care of it.

I know that preventing it from happening is the best, but if you fail to prevent it, you need to take responsibility.

You couldn't be more right.

I think we need to report the issue to the Department of Education.

It won't be late to report it when we need to.

I'm sure that the Department of Education and the police want to resolve this quietly

because it will only lower our school's ratings.

Excuse me. I am going to the toilet.

What did Park Seon Ho's parents say?

I could only imagine how they feel.

This must be their worst nightmare, as parents of a child—

Principal, do you not understand my question?

It may be because his father was a high school teacher, but he seemed to understand what was being discussed.

"Park Seon Ho did not commit suicide. But if by chance it was suicide, the reason is in the school."

He appeared to be having those thoughts.

People usually start by blaming others.

Garbage! Trash!

Hey, how are you any different?

I don't want to go to school.

♫ You're in my eyes... so far away ♫

♫ Flying through the night, don't be afraid ♫

Then I have to go see today

because I may be too busy later to go.

I love this attitude. It's great! I love it so much.

So we're all going to see it.

♫ Tears are from the heart, hard to take ♫ ♫ Written in my heart ♫

♫ Impossible you know it all, our problem ♫

Se Ah Middle School

- Did you hear? - Hear what?

Soo Ho's brother tried to kill himself because of his grades.

I heard his dad had an affair.

Really?

His mom is a total psycho.

Really?

- I heard it from my mom. - Wow!

Soo Ho!

Let's go.

Let go!

I heard it was deemed an attempted suicide?

Who said that?

The director of teachers said it. Didn't you hear?

Detective Park Seung Man from Kangho Police Station

Teacher!

Yes, Chae Won.

Please come quickly.

- What is it? - Quickly! Quickly!

Alright.

Hello? I am Seon Ho's homeroom teacher.

I was going to meet you at school after meeting Seon Ho's parents.

Yes.

I didn't find any circumstances or

suspicious findings to make this a case.

I see.

By chance, have you been able to get a hold of Seon Ho's phone records?

Is it true they are closing this case as an attempted suicide?

We couldn't find anything that stood out to say it was an incident.

We will conduct a reinvestigation if we acquire any circumstantial evidence or testimony of foul play but

for now, it has been decided to rule this as an attempted suicide case.

Even if that was the case, if Seon Ho felt...

that he was miserable enough to want to die,

there must've been a reason behind that. Shouldn't you at least find that cause?

It seems you're suspicious of school violence,

but according to his friends and teachers, he had a very amicable school life

and there was nothing suspicious to say he was a victim of school violence.

Then are you saying that he tried to die for no reason?

Can you seriously accept that?

I'm sure there was a reason.

It's quite hard for me to tell you this, but according to one of his friends,

Seon Ho was severely stressed because of his grades.

He was stressed because of his grades?!

His grades weren't even bad enough for him to get stressed,

and we never pressured him because of his grades.

I heard that you moved to this neighborhood because of Seon Ho.

Are you saying that's the reason?

Apparently, he felt very pressured with the fact that you decided to move here because of him.

That can't be a reason.

No matter how many times I think about it, the possibility that it is school violence is high.

If you can't accept the investigation results, you need to make a request for a reinvestigation.

But you won't be able to do that with just assumption and suspicions.

You need clear evidence of school violence to reinvestigate.

Seon Ho's cell phone. Did you get the phone records? How is that going?

I need a warrant to get that information.

Right now, are you saying you haven't even looked at phone records

and are closing this case as attempted suicide?

In order to request a warrant, I need clear evidence to prove that someone else tried to harm him

or that he was a victim of school violence.

The Personal Information Protection Act forbids us from going through other people's information.

I can't believe this! I can't believe this!

These are Seon Ho's belongings that were collected from the scene of the accident.

I hope that your son recovers as soon as possible.

If...

If this were your son, would you have ended the investigation like this?

I only investigated by the rules.

You're not allowed to smoke here.

Detective Park! Detective Park!

Detective Park!

I was so flustered that day.

I think I overheard it. The day of Seon Ho's accident...

♫ So I'm letting it flow ♫

♫ Reaching for better life ♫

♫ We all running for living in light ♫

♫ On your side ♫

♫ On your side ♫

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A ninth-grader is lying in a coma in the hospital. How is this a simple case?

Who else would know other than you guys? You guys even went to the academy together every day.

It seems like you think he might've been bullied in school,

but you're just seeing things your way.

Did Seon Ho's family accept the investigation result?

Why? Is something bothering you?

You of all people shouldn't be like that. Whose fault is it that Seon Ho is like that?

What do you mean?

I'm sorry.

Losing is just losing. That's why Seon Ho lost.

There's no way Seon Ho tried to commit suicide.

What about the SNS messages?

It's not just the phone that's missing.

Seon Ho's phone. Do you have it?

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