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Where did it go?

Mom! Mom!

Mom, have you seen my gym clothes?

Mom! Open your eyes already!

Why are you wearing this to bed?

-Hand it over now! Now! Now! -Hold on.

Come on, I don't have time for this.

This is so warm.

They really know how to make gym clothes nowadays.

What are you talking about? Hurry up and take it off!

Okay, okay.

So annoying.

Your toast is ready.

I don't have any time.

Seo Hye-ji, sit your butt down.

-I'm late. -You're not late yet.

And who cares if you're a little late?

Hurry up and eat.

Happy? I'm leaving.

Hey, are you kidding me right now? Consider the effort I put in.

I took a bite because I considered it.

You should've made it sooner if you were going to.

I have to brush my teeth again at school!

That kid…

has to have the last word about everything…

Hey, Editor Jae-young. Why are you calling so early?

What?

Why?

Yeah.

EPISODE 4: ABSOLUTE BUT RELATIVE

What is this?

It's a sample of the coffee you're about to take out.

I appreciate the effort, but I'm in a bit of a hurry.

Can you just give it to me without warming up the tumbler?

We do it while we do the pour-over anyway.

Your coffee is ready.

Thank you.

You can clean this, too, right?

Oh, we don't actually clean them.

We just match the temperature by pouring hot water into it.

I'll just take it in a paper cup.

Sure.

-Thank you. -Was it to your liking?

-Your coffee is ready. -Thank you.

-Take care. -Come again.

It's tough for even two people. How did you manage this by yourself?

Are you asking for a raise?

No, not yet.

The temperature of the tumbler must be set.

But?

I just wonder if you need to put it in a cup for the tasting.

Most customers don't like it even if you do.

Exactly.

Each minute and second are precious in the mornings and lunch rushes.

What about the flavor?

Well, the stainless steel does take away from the coffee's aroma.

-I apologize. -An apology isn't necessary.

The environment is important and so is time,

but I can't let the flavor of the coffee go, either.

It's the last resort tactic I came up with as a result of my own greed.

But…

Wouldn't it be difficult to appreciate the aroma in a rush?

Even with perfectly composed cup notes?

Yes.

Although the question relies on the premise they're in a big rush.

It makes sense.

But a majority doesn't include everyone.

-Pardon? -The customer just now.

I forgot about her.

Shouldn't customers like that be our standard?

Of course. They should.

Yes, that's true.

-Clean this up. -Okay.

Jae-young.

Jae-young?

Oh, Ms. Kim.

You must be all over the place with the deadline.

I am.

But what brings you all the way here?

I wanted to talk face-to-face.

We ran out of beans early in the morning today.

Maybe it's because I'm well aware of the contributor's position

and the fact that you're an editor that has consistently stood by me,

but I just can't wrap my head around the sudden omission of sentences.

I feel the same.

Writers that always meet their deadlines

and don't require editing like you are rare.

Then, why this time?

Because it's a men's magazine and all.

Was it a women's magazine last time?

That's true.

But, you know, nowadays…

they say it's better to avoid parts that may be misleading.

Did I go too far with the female artist's persevering career…

and the marriage issues?

No, that's not it. But they thought that it wasn't essential.

But we're talking about Ms. Jung Mi-jo's music.

Do you think that, too?

Yes.

I forgot that there was a new editor-in-chief.

It wasn't just because of that--

It's not like I was trying to start a war against men in my writing.

Although, I never intended to.

I guess I was being greedy. I can just talk about the music.

Thank you.

Should we go out and grab a cup of coffee?

I haven't had a single one yet and I'm still a bit out of it.

I'd like to, but I have a deadline.

Sorry. I took too much of your time.

Not at all. I'm sorry and thankful that you came all this way.

It's nothing. See you.

SEO YOUNG-HOON

Damn it.

EDAE COFFEE

Hey.

Hello.

I'm sorry for coming right before the lunch rush. Sorry.

I'll take it in this today. I'll disappear.

It's just…

It's not my day today.

Every place I go, they're out of coffee. I just keep getting useless phone calls.

Are you talking about me?

What the-- How could you come here?

Is there a law that forbids me from paying and drinking a cup of coffee?

Or maybe pick up your phone.

Come out. Let's talk outside.

I'm not done with my coffee yet.

It's nice and quiet here. Let's talk here.

This place is going to be crawling with people soon.

Thank you for the coffee, sir.

-This place has surprisingly good coffee. -Thank you.

How much does it cost to open up one of these?

Maybe I should also consult you and open up a café like this.

Get out.

Why are you so sensitive today?

I'm not here to fight.

Sir, this counter is for beverages. You can't lean on it like that.

It's fine. I get it dry cleaned after I wear it once.

Do you want to stay for more business advice?

Should I go ahead without you?

I'm good on the consult.

Sit down. Let's have a chat.

So cold!

-What is this? -It's water.

What?

I'm sorry. I'm new.

Come on. Ruining my outfit.

We'll compensate you for the dry cleaning.

I don't know what Joo-hee told you, but I'm not like that.

And…

you should train your employees properly.

Come again.

Take care.

I just couldn't bring myself to tell him to come again.

I'm sorry.

Thanks.

-No. -Let's think before we speak.

You have a strange talent for belittling people you're asking for favors.

How is this a favor?

I did extensive research on the real estate market here

and it's always the same.

They say that we're at the peak now and it's only downhill from here.

Now is the time.

Joo-hee. Joo-hee, are you listening?

Yeah, I'm listening.

To my ex-husband asking me to sell the house to loan him money

for his business.

I wasn't going to mention this.

But are you even taking care of Hye-ji

while writing that column that makes no money?

Other mothers devote themselves to their kids 24 hours a day,

making the two-hour trips to and from Daechi-dong for them.

-Even if you can't do all that-- -So you're saying you want to fight.

You need money.

That's how you continue doing what you want while supporting your kid.

There's no use holding onto that.

I'm giving you an investment opportunity.

How can someone be so shameless? Not even a single "I'm sorry" or "Please."

Do you think I'm doing this just for my sake?

Yeah.

Joo-hee. Joo-hee!

I'm Hye-ji's father.

You don't think I feel bad when it comes to her?

I'm doing this so I can be a father she can be proud of.

Is that why you cheated on me?

Why would you bring that up right now?

This business is a matter of life and death.

No, no. Forget it.

After the first few times, the sentiment isn't as moving.

Anyway, I refuse.

Joo-hee! You should think of Hye-ji.

She left her cell phone.

GGYOONG

Where are you? You're not even reading your texts.

You're only 30 seconds late,

but I feel like my heart is going to explode

because I miss you so much.

-Excuse-- -Don't say anything. Don't.

This oppa can even wait 30 more years.

But while I wait 30 years for you, Mouse,

I feel like I'll be debilitated, unable to do anything.

Let me play you a song that embodies my heart.

Wait. Wait. Wait.

Mouse?

Mouse?

I'm Mouse's mother.

Hello, ma'am.

Hey, Gyoo-woong. Studying must be tiring.

Studying? He's probably tired from slacking off.

-My phone. -Here.

But you two are the same age, right?

What are you talking about? We went to the same middle school.

I know. I do.

But I was wondering if he started school late

because he was sick or something.

Anyhow, thank you. We'll be leaving.

Take care, ma'am.

I'll see you next time, Gyoo-woong Oppa.

Mom!

Stop. That's so gross.

Your heart won't change, right?

It won't. Ever.

Did something happen between you two?

Seo Hye-ji, what do you want for dinner?

Aren't you supposed to have dinner with Mr. Seok today?

I'm going to have dinner with Gyoo-woong before I come home.

Really? Then, here. Take my card.

Amazing. Mom's credit card.

What are you going to eat?

Either a gourmet burger or pizza.

I'm in the mood for something greasy and oily.

No. Get Gyoo-woong something fresh. Not greasy.

-I'm going to go. -Bye.

I'm back.

Mom?

What are you doing there?

You're home?

I'm just a little tired.

Go inside and sleep. You look pitiful.

Hye-ji.

What?

-Should we move? -All of a sudden? Why?

We've been here a while and a change of scenery might be nice.

They even said we could get a good deal for this house.

I like our house now. You can move if you want to.

He stopped by again?

-No. -How do you know who I'm talking about.

-That's not the only reason. -I knew it. He stopped by.

He wants you to sell the house to lend him money?

He needs some money urgently after an investor dropped out suddenly.

-He said he can double the money quickly. -You believe that man?

He's still your father.

You need to start preparing for your entrance exams.

With college and all, we're going to need a lot of money.

I feel like I've lived so recklessly.

He kicked us out. He wanted to live here

with that brat from his affair and he sued us.

He lost and now he wants you to sell this house for a loan?

That damn bastard.

How can you say that about your father?

We used to curse him out together!

-That was-- -My dad only cares about himself.

He's just pretending to care about his kid to suck you dry.

Don't ever mention this to me again.

Am I any different?

What?

Your cell phone.

Why are you talking about cell phones all of a sudden?

Why didn't you call me to bring it to you?

-That was-- -You didn't call me on purpose.

Because I'm always all over the place and busy.

When I thought about it, that hurt even more.

My daughter, worrying about her working mother.

How much she must have suffered silently.

Mom, don't think like that.

Hye-ji...

I'm sorry.

Why are you sorry?

Do you know how proud I am to have someone so cool as my mom?

What's that about?

Who are you to move me like this?

I'm going to live like you.

Minus meeting someone like dad.

Hey!

You were on a roll before that.

-Leaving for the day? -Yeah. Good job today. See you tomorrow.

You're just leaving like that?

-Yeah. -Are you going home?

Where else would I go?

What about this?

-That. -You should bring it back to her.

-I should? -I filled it with coffee.

-I'll see you tomorrow. -Bye.

Is Hye-ji sleeping?

No clue. Maybe she's pretending to.

You now even know to show up, using the thermos as an excuse.

Park Seok, you've made great progress.

Even when your girlfriend's ex-husband stopped by to provoke you,

you calmly kept your cool.

Losing my composure isn't going to help me make any coffee.

Then again, that's the appeal of Park Seok.

I can't imagine you crushing someone's head with a portafilter.

I'm sorry, for not doing anything.

I was going to come back after I saw him but couldn't,

because I was embarrassed.

No misunderstandings, please.

Thank you.

Somehow, this is my first cup of the day.

But the coffee this time has quite a unique taste.

-Maybe it's because it came in a thermos? -It does?

Go-bi…

This aroma is quite familiar.

How could I forget?

I used it to carry fish cake broth the last time

Hye-ji and I had tteokbokki, and I didn't wash it afterward.

I can see how that happened. It's fine.

Stop. Stop drinking it.

Honestly, out of all the coffee I drank out of a thermos,

-this one is the tastiest. -My goodness.

The machine isn't working?

I just put a coin in without thinking, but nothing is coming out.

I came here to have this coffee one last time.

-One last time? -Who pays to drink coffee

from a vending machine nowadays?

That's why I'm going to knock it down.

I'm sure you have a lot of stories related to the vending machine.

I could talk all night and it still wouldn't be enough.

I'm sorry, but could you tell us again?

People also talk about what they want on these things.