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Where did Bok Su go? Where is he?

You guys planned this to ditch me, didn't you?

No, we didn't.

You saw them running away.

Let's just go back to Seoul.

We checked pretty much everywhere.

Hey.

How can we leave Bok Su and Soo Jeong here together?

They couldn't have gone far.

A place to date...

Gosh, that's the last place we'll go, okay?

Or else I'll go back to Seoul alone.

Bok Su...

What? Are they not here?

Come here.

Well, what was...

Bok Su doing in a public place?

Soo Jeong's a teacher. She should know better.

Are you crying?

Yes, go ahead and cry.

Cry all you want.

I'll go get some tissue from the car.

That's...

100 percent wool.

Don't blow your nose on it.

Gosh.

This is crazy.

Min Ji.

He's CEO, not Bok Su.

Was I too shocked?

Do you... Do you feel uncomfortable?

It feels stuffy here.

I think so too. Maybe the air is scarce in here.

- Should I open the window? - Yes.

It's cold.

Well... We... Should we get going?

Okay.

Then you should wear the seat belt. I'll...

No, it's okay.

I'll do it.

Hey, what are you doing?

Driving with one hand is dangerous.

Don't worry. I'm the best dresser.

You mean "best driver".

Whatever.

We're here.

You should go.

I should paint the gate again.

So...

Are we a couple starting today?

What?

Then how about starting tomorrow?

Hey, I'm your teacher.

Good night, Ms. Son.

Dream of me.

Bok Su.

Bye.

Hey, Se Ho.

I'll ask you something since you're the second smartest here.

- Who's the smartest then? - Soo Jeong, you idiot.

Hey, do you have any good idea for a surprise?

I can barely see her smile.

She's pretty but she doesn't smile.

Study.

So I prepared something.

Will this do?

I think she will smile if you give her something that she needs.

Something she needs?

Wait, then should I give her snacks?

- Let me see. - Hey! Don't touch it.

- Let me see. - Study you idiot!

(Concept summary)

- What is this? - I had difficulty with that part.

So my private tutor summarized it for me.

Study with that, I have my own.

Why would you give this to me?

You paid for your tutor.

I can't just take the credit.

Don't you know competition in good faith?

It feels like I'm cheating.

You can have that, because I'm going to defeat you this time.

I don't know about that. That's not going to happen.

Thank you anyway.

Thank you, I really am.

You should go now.

By wearing that school uniform, does he think that he's an 18-year-old?

What's with that kiss on the cheek at the age of 27?

It's not good enough. Not impressive.

This is insane, Son Soo Jeong. Get it together!

You are Kang Bok Su's teacher.

Son.

Are you studying again?

Good boy. You should study tenaciously to take the first place.

As I always say,

it doesn't mean anything, if you are not the winner.

That's how the world is so...

I will study! I'll take the first place!

I will study.

I'm counting on you, In Ho.

You know that you are the hope and light of this family, right?

Yes...

Oh my, this is the Goryeo literature.

This is just for you to know.

So keep it to yourselves.

Frankly, information provided by mothers...

make their kids the top. Don't you agree?

Mothers should lead and pull their kids in the race.

They are wrong.

My son doesn't need that.

He's been doing well until now.

Or am I wrong?

- Wait up! - My goodness!

- Mr. Park! - Who is that?

You scared me.

It's early in the morning.

The world is too beautiful.

Mr. Park, the greatest thing...

that you did in your life is...

when you got sick for going Chungju.

Now I know where that sweet smell was coming from.

I think I'm going to like you for the first time in 10 years.

Hey, don't you think I'm tactful?

Thank you, Mr. Park.

Mr. Park, Mr. Park.

Good gracious! Go away.

Ms. Son.

Chairman Oh.

You don't look so well. Take care of yourself.

The students are going to notice.

What is that? What are they talking about?

Hey, did you see?

Chairman Oh and Ms. Son came together.

We should've taken their picture.

According to what I heard, Chairman Oh and Ms. Son...

were lovers since high school.

What?

I heard they were really famous since they were at school.

The two top students couple.

Chairman Oh was the top student?

No, Ms. Son was the top student.

Chairman Oh yielded to Ms. Son for love.

You are the first woman...

to defeat me.

I know you gave up for me on purpose.

I also like you.

Cut it out!

Who are you kidding?

Son Soo Jeong has a boyfriend.

- Who is that? - Who is that?

Do I really have to say this?

Piscal once said,

"The truth is always near us".

"However, we do not listen to it".

Look no further for the answer, my friends.

It's Pascal.

That's okay. You don't need to know that.

Your welfare comes from your good looks.

Hey!

What are you doing here? It's physical education class, get out!

Ms. Son, you recently got a new boyfriend, right?

Gye So Ra! What are you talking about? What boyfriend?

Ms. Son, you are overreacting.

Ms. Son, I know everything.

Since you were in high school...

you went out with Chairman Oh, am I right?

You guys are dating after breaking up when he went to abroad, right?

Gye So Ra.

Chairman Oh and I are not in a relationship.

Don't spread any rumors and stop writing your own novel.

Can't you guys just go out?

I knew it.

I had a feeling about this.

Hey.

This is great.

Pardon?

What are you talking about?

The ledger is a mess.

The corruption is greater than I thought.

My mom must be very rich.

Mr. Yoon.

Do you think this is funny?

You should do a better job.

My mom is good at ditching people.

Then how about you?

If I stand on your side,

will anything be different?

My gosh, I'm impressed.

You really are quick-witted.

(Infirmary)

- Bok Su, what are you doing? - Hey.

Soo Jeong.

- Yes? - I really...

didn't want to say this.

But what did you talk about with Se Ho this morning?

Gosh, I know this is embarrassing.

But it's been bothering me so much.

Hey, do I even need to report stuff like that to you?

Hey, yesterday...

What?

We...

We did it.

- Remember? - Bok Su.

Are you acting like my boyfriend just because of that kiss?

Hey, we kissed each other, and that means...

we're dating now.

We need to stick to the procedure.

When did we ever agree to date?

I never recall you asking me out.

Are you serious?

I told you guys not to have dates in the infirmary!

Hello.

I was treating him because he was sick.

Ms. Son, that's... That's a liquid pain reliever.

Please take care of him for me.

Where are you going?

Can you please help?

What happened?

- Can you please wipe it off? - My gosh.

- Ms. Park. Ms. Park. - Yes?

Your mom must be so proud of you.

I can't believe she said she doesn't recall me asking her out.

She's unbelievable.

Does she practice in giving presentations or what?

Gosh, what the...

Goodness, you startled me.

You were so happy this morning. What's wrong with you now?

Here.

You're acting like we're dating.

Why are you so concerned about how I feel? It's so corny.

Meanwhile, my actual girlfriend says we're not dating.

Is this a one-sided relationship?

No, that's not what it is.

Soo Jeong probably feels very uneasy about dating you.

I personally think you should wait...

- until you graduate... - Mr. Park.

I'm legally an adult and so is Soo Jeong.

I don't care if she's a student or a teacher.

To me, she's still the same Son Soo Jeong.

I wasted too much time.

I'm not going to hesitate anymore.

I hope you'll give me your full support.

Well...

Gosh, that punk.

But then again, I'm not even surprised.

Good luck.

Gosh, I hate learning Chinese characters.

Why do Koreans need to learn how to read Chinese characters?

You guys, this is a really easy poem.

The wife of the king who wrote this poem ran away from him.

He went after her to find her, but he got rejected.

Let's read the poem.

"The nightingales in the sky are loving couples."

"Meanwhile, who am I going to spend the rest of my life with?"

Let's try interpreting the poem.

On his way home, he sat down on a tree and took some rest.

But the nightingales up in the tree looked so affectionate.

And he felt jealous of their love because he was feeling so lonely.

I just wrote her a note wishing her good luck.

That's what the poem is about.

Let's go on a date.

My gosh, did he forget already?

Doesn't he know that I don't date dumb guys?

My gosh.

Does he think I'll actually show up?

Hello, I'm In Ho's mother.

My goodness, you startled me.

Mom, do I look rich?

I'm scared you might show up in my dreams.

Really?

Is this too much?

I think I look pretty.

My goodness gracious. What a bold little kid.

How could she mistakenly think that her son's in Ivy Class?

Shouldn't we tell her?

- Do you want to tell her? - Goodness, no way.

I don't want to meddle with another family's issue.

How is it possible for a mother to be so ignorant about her own son?

Goodness, hello. We've met before, haven't we?

I'm In Ho's mom. He's in Ivy Class.

I'm sorry for not attending any of the moms' gatherings.

From now on, please call me out more often.

Often?

Of course.

It's so nice to meet you all.

Excuse me. I'd like one Americano.

A tall size, please.

No, I'd like a grande.

By the way, Ms. Kang.

What's your major?

Oh, me?

I majored in sepak takraw.

Sepak... What?

Is it an instrument?

Don't you know?

It got chosen as an official sport in 2000...

by the National Sports Festival.

The net's in the middle.

And you only use your feet to kick the ball over the net.

Let me show you.

My goodness.

- What's she doing? - What's wrong with her?

Okay, we get it. You can sit back down.

I'm usually better, but I'm in heels today.

I used to be a killer.

A killer?

That was my position.

The one in charge of attacking is called the killer.

I see.

By the way,

did you apply to be a proctor for tomorrow's test?

Of course.

We need to do that in order to get a chance to talk to the teacher.

A proctor? Moms do that kind of stuff?

(Episode 16)

Bok Su.

This could cause fire.

Hey, wait.

Hey, Soo Jeong.

Hey. I prepared all this to set the mood.

Why are you blowing the candles?

Gosh, you're really something.

I mean...

Don't you know you have to be careful with fire?

How many candles did you light up? This is dangerous.

I don't know.

I thought about buying a new one, a better one.

But I think it'd be better to start by giving you this.

Bok Su, don't you think you're too traditional?

Are you going to kneel down and propose next?

That's...

the ring...

I couldn't give you nine years ago.

My heart is like that ring.

There's nothing special...

and it looks ordinary.

But just like that ring,

for a long time...

I've always kept you...

in my heart.

Soo Jeong.

Will you...

make my dream come true?

Let me...

be your boyfriend.

Give me that.

Hey.

It doesn't fit.

That's weird. The size...

Hey, did you gain weight?

- Yes, I did. - No, I'm sorry.

I'll buy you 100 rings.

No.

I like this the best.

Bok Su, thank you.

I'll never...

lose your heart...

ever.

Aren't these pretty?

- Now there are 100. - Yes, 100.

Right. I planned out...

our date.

What is it?

Here. We'll check out...

all these restaurants.

- What do you think? - I like that.

- Shall we? - Yes.

Let's go.

What's wrong?

Hey.

What is it? What's wrong?

That's So Ra and Do Yeon.

They have a test tomorrow. Why aren't they studying?

Hey.

By the way,

this is very thrilling and nice.

Hey, you might get a heart attack next time.

Don't wear the school uniform when we date.

Stand at least 1m away from me at school.

(Week 4 Placement Test)

Excuse me, sir.

I don't see In Ho.

In Ho?

- Kang In Ho in Wildflower Class? - Yes.

No. Kang In Ho in Ivy Class.

Kang In Ho isn't in my class.

I think you're mistaken.

This is Ivy Class.

In Ho is taking a test in Wildflower Class.

Be quiet.

Wildflower Class.

Mom.

- Ma'am. - How could you?

How could you do this to me?

How long were you going to lie to me?

Goodness. Ivy?

Die.

- Just die. - Ma'am.

Just die!

So Jeong, wait.

Kids are watching. Stop.

Let go. Let go of me!

I'm going to die with him.

This isn't how I raised you!

- In Ho! - In Ho.

So Jeong. Wait.

So Jeong. Please. Calm down.

Why didn't you tell me?

If you knew about it,

you should've told me.

Was it fun to just watch...

and do nothing?

You're the same.

If In Ho's mom is Bok Su's older sister...

Bok Su is In Ho's uncle.

Do you remember...

bullying Bok Su's nephew and making him...

buy snacks for us?

(Awards)

What are you doing?

Mom.

- Mom. - What is it? What's wrong?

How about ramyeon and gimbap?

Let's eat meat.

You're weak because you don't eat well.

Gosh, are you worried about me?

What are you saying?

I feel like eating meat today.

Isn't that In Ho?

It looks like he ran away from home.

You made a mistake too.

If you knew...

that your nephew was lying,

you should've corrected him like an adult.

You're an accomplice.

To my sister,

In Ho's everything.

I couldn't dare to ruin her entire world.

Then what about In Ho's world?

It was bound to come down into pieces one day.

He's been lying for so many years now.

He wouldn't have known how to deal with it since it got so out of hand.

My gosh.

Hey, what's up?

What?

Hey, In Ho.

Bok Su, your nephew has such a bright future ahead of him.

He can plan, act, and even forge documents.

He has all three abilities.

I can see what kind of person he'll become in the future.

In Ho.

What are you doing here?

I'm his homeroom teacher.

In Ho, get up.

I want you to go home and apologize to your mom.

I'm not going home. No, I can't go home.

- I'm not going to go. - In Ho.

Didn't you just hear her telling me to just die?

I'll just die right here...

What kind of nonsense are you talking about?

Get up. I said, get up!

Let's go.

Let's just die, In Ho.

Let's just die, okay?

Who are you? You're not a teacher, are you?

What kind of sports did you play?

Did you do judo?

Ms. Kang, why don't you hear him out first?

Not all lies start out with a bad intention.

You know more than anyone that In Ho's not a bad kid.

What's going on?

All lies are bad.

Why did you lie to me for such a long time?

Why did you do such a thing?

Because...

you smiled.

What?

That's not how you do it. You need to do this.

- Do this. - Okay.

(Name: Lee Kang Min)

(Score)

(Ranking)

(Signature)

(Youngin Middle School)

- Mom. - Hey.

You're home. Do you want dinner?

Here.

What is it?

Your report card?

(Report Card)

In Ho.

My goodness, you came in first place.

My goodness gracious.

My gosh, I can't believe this.

I can't believe I gave birth to such a smart son!

Do you want me to dance?

In Ho came in first place

You were going through such a hard time.

I wanted to be a good son...

who could make you smile.

I really tried my best.

But my scores wouldn't get better.

So I forged my report cards...

and awards.

I wanted to make you happy...

even if that meant I had to lie.

I actually get really bad grades.

There's nothing I want to do and I don't even have a dream.

I'm just a piece of trash.

I'm sorry, Mom.

Hey.

- What are you doing? - How are you so strong?

My sister used to beat me up a lot, so I can guarantee you this.

You would've won a gold medal if you became an athlete.

Will In Ho be okay?

He's a member of the Kang family and all of us know to be strong.

He'll overcome it.

In Ho reminds me of myself.

Just like him,

I might've enjoyed being praised by other people...

when I wasn't really what they thought I was.

That's probably why I kept everything about me a secret.

You can continue to keep it a secret...

so that I'll be the only one who knows...

that you're a really good person.

Me?

In Ho.

You should take your medicine.

No, it's okay.

I don't deserve to eat this anymore.

You'll need energy to put up with the teachers scolding you...

and your fellow classmates whispering about what happened.

Drink it.

You're not a piece of trash.

Ever since I was pregnant with you, you were my entire world.

I risked my entire life to protect you.

I don't care what anyone says.

You're still my precious son, so keep your chin up.

Mom.

Hey.

What about me? Where's mine?

Go ask your mom.

This is for my son.

Let's go.

Gosh, we're here.

I guess people will finally know about our relationship.

I couldn't call you my nephew,

and I couldn't tell your mom that you were in Wildflower Class.

Do you know how frustrating that was?

Why couldn't you tell everyone that I'm your uncle?

Uncle Bok Su, I'll go to school next time...

In Ho.

School is exactly where you belong.

Trust me.

I'm telling you as someone who's been there.

Are you okay?

Your mom threw a really strong punch.

Oh, yes.

I know, right? Was she an athlete?

Yes, my mom's a gold medalist.

Really?

My gosh, did she play in the Olympics? What sport did she play?

No, she played in the Asian Games.

Sepak takraw.

What? Sepak...

Hey, don't you even know what Central Park is?

Are you bragging?

Soo Jeong.

Hey.

Can we talk for a moment?

It's something I need to tell you today.

Soo Jeong.

Do you remember asking me...

why I keep staring at you?

Hey.

Why do you keep staring at me?

Soo Jeong,

I can sense your loneliness.

You've lived all your life being so defensive.

I know what it's like.

I want to make you happy.

- I'll try my best to... - Oh Se Ho.

I'm not you.

Don't reflect yourself in me.

I don't need your help and...

I don't feel lonely.

- Son So Jeong. - I'll have to turn down on you.

I'm not the person who can comfort your loneliness.

Your reason of rejection is...

because of Kang Bok Su?

Yes.

I don't get it!

What's so good about that shabby ring and Kang Bok Su?

Why are you choosing him over me?

You also liked Kang Bok Su as much as I did.

I don't know.

I don't remember.

You are going to regret...

your choice.

It's all going to be tougher now.

Don't mess with Kang Bok Su.

He suffered enough because of you and me.

Is this the best you can do?

If I don't do this.

You are only going to remember me as someone from the same class,

a chairman, or a nobody.

I don't want that.

You made your own choice.

If you change your mind, let me know.

I'm always open for you.

Do you really want...

a girl like that?

Son Soo Jeong.

She's the teacher of Wildflower Class which you made.

Did you really think that I wouldn't know?

That's none of your business.

What?

Don't mess with Son Soo Jeong.

Mother.

Intermittent explosive disorder is a disease.

Oh Se Ho.

How dare you!

Don't ever mess with Son Soo Jeong.

I don't need your help.

If I can't have her,

I will ruin her myself.

You shouldn't make the same mistake again.

It's better to crush others than to be crushed.

(Mr. Yoon)

Yes, Mr. Yoon.

Please proceed.

I'll take care of the rest.

You are going to regret your choice.

It's going to be tougher now.

What are you up to, Oh Se Ho?

Kim Myung Ho?

Hello, hi, hello.

Hello, nice to meet you.

You've become even prettier.

It seems like you've lost weight.

Nice to meet you.

How dare that punk come here?

Attention everyone, this is Kim Myung...

You should all know him.

He will reinstate to the Administration Office today.

He came back so...

Please get along well.

Have you all been well?

I'm grateful to be back.

I'm glad I can work with great teachers like yourselves.

Thank you for calling me in again.

For the tremendous success of Sulsong High School...

I will do my best.

Thank you.

Se Ho.

You shouldn't do that.

Although it's a private school, there are laws.

How can you rehire someone who has committed such corruption?

Mr. Park Dong Jun.

This is the chairman office.

A normal teacher like yourself...

can't come in without permission.

- Se Ho... - The authority over personnel...

is completely the private school foundation's discretion.

This recruitment is not against the law.

Which means your personal opinion...

is not important at all.

Do you have anything...

further to say?

The principle between people is more important than the law.

Whenever...

you feel like you were wrong...

please look back, Chairman.

You are still the same.

How long do you think you can last?

What's up with the Chairman?

How can he bring back someone like him?

I know.

He was only a contract worker and now he's an administrator?

He's just like his mother.

I heard he also offered a permanent position...

to a contract teacher here.

If the money was sent.

What?

Gosh, what nonsense!

That's not possible at our school.

You're right.

You should never spread a rumor like that.

- Hello. - Hi.

Hey, how dare you come here again?

Who are you going to bleed dry?

What are you talking about? I already gave back all the money.

What? Don't you remember the 50,000 dollars?

Shut your mouth.

How dare you come back?

He called me in.

Ms. Son.

This is my permanent job.

Let's get along well.

- Hey, that hurts! - Don't talk nonsense.

This is a school.

This is a place where a criminal like you shouldn't come.

Seriously!

Why are you so confident?

Let go.

If I say a word,

you can be kicked out just like that.

What?

Let's get along well again, Ms. Son.

My goodness.

Hey, why are you blocking...

Kang Bok Su.

The school uniform looks good on you.

Why are you here?

I was reinstated, I'm back.

Was it Oh Se Ho?

Why did Oh He Ho call you in again?

That's because...

I was a good teacher so he gave a second...

Keep in mind.

That second chance can drag you to inferno.

What? Did you call for Kim Myung Ho?

You're pretty quick-witted.

Don't you know what he did to Soo Jeong?

How can you bring him back?

That's why I brought him back.

Do you even have the right...

to worry about Soo Jeong?

You're the most dangerous thing to Soo Jeong.

- What? - You're a student in uniform.

And Soo Jeong is your homeroom teacher.

A teacher is dating her student...

in school.

What will happen if parents and students...

found out?

Bok Su.

Will you...

still date Ms. Son?

Yes.

I will.

Whatever you do, I'll never break up with her.

She'll lose the hard-won permanent teaching position.

You can't break the news.

Can't I? What makes you think that?

I know why you brought me back to school.

If I quit being a student,

you can't be cocky to me.

The board chairman and you...

tried to toy Soo Jeong and me.

Just expel me.

It'd be nice if Soo Jeong never had to see you again.

Bok Su, you've gotten pretty smart.

What did I do wrong to you?

- What? - Like how I hurt...

Soo Jeong without realizing it,

did I hurt you too?

You used to not be like this.

What was I like...

to you then?

A wuss that was always smiling?

You've always been like that.

You pretended to be righteous. You acted like you knew everything!

But you don't know...

how miserable...

my life became because of you.

You two...

can never...

be happy.

(My Strange Hero)

Make a list of teachers you hired by bribery.

We have to do something about Se Ho.

I like school.

Me too. I like the school you're in.

Make a forced transfer.

This is why I made Wildflower Class.

- What if they don't stay put? - That's what I want.

I will protect Bok Su. Trust me!