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(This drama is based on a true story.)

(The plot was adjusted for entertainment purposes only.)

(We have no intention to offend any careers,)

(encourage immoral sexual values,)

(or create a pessimistic disposition of a gender or a group of people.)

(We would like to apologize in advance for any misunderstandings.)

(Presents)

(Hot Love Issue)

What's your name?

- Night. - Is it your birthday today?

Happy birthday, Night.

You are acting like we've been close friends for a long time.

Thirty minutes

is considered a long time. Some people start dating by then.

So that's Irene's friend? The bar girl?

Someone of her status

isn't suitable to be friends with a future executive like my daughter.

There's another truth about me.

You might be able to move on from me more easily if you know.

My father is a ladyboy.

Aunt Joanne

isn't my aunt.

She is my father.

My father is a ladyboy.

Do you feel disgusted now that you know?

Night, what did you just tell her?

Dad.

Don't listen to her.

She's talking nonsense.

It's the truth.

Aunt Jo is my father.

When I was young,

my friends made fun of that fact.

It left a scar on my heart.

I was bullied. No one would be my friend.

My ex

was too embarrassed to be with me.

Eventually, he broke up with me.

I hid it within myself.

I never opened myself to anyone again.

Night.

I'm sorry.

Don't apologize, Aunt Jo.

It's not your fault.

You deserve to know though,

as it might change your mind about me.

Are you really her father?

Yes, he is.

He's my father.

Night has been bullied

because of this all her life,

so I told her to call me aunt instead.

Aunt Jo, oh my gosh. Daddy, I love you so much.

I'm so glad to hear that you are her father.

This means I'll have another father

if the law allows Night and me

to get married.

Oh my gosh. It'd be great to have another father.

I'm so happy. I would love to have you

as my father.

Oh my gosh, Daddy.

How can you call me Daddy when I have boobs and long hair?

How should I address you then?

Just call me Aunt Jo.

All right then.

Please accept me as your daughter.

Only if you promise not to call me Daddy.

You got it. Can you tell me stories about yourself? I'm dying to hear.

Let's go talk over there. Come on.

So what happened? Tell me your stories.

When I was a teenager, I was so hot.

I got to marry the most popular girl in school.

Your life could be made into a movie.

I agree. A few years into the marriage,

I realized I would rather have a husband than a wife.

Aunt Jo!

I've always visited that place.

You have an enviable life, Aunt Jo. I like it.

I'm not giving up so easily, Night.

I'll do whatever it takes for you to be my girlfriend.

You're still up?

The sun is about to rise.

I've been thinking about stuff.

Is Irene among the topics you've been thinking about?

Yes.

I knew she was stubborn,

but not this stubborn.

I told her that we shouldn't meet again

and that she should forget about me,

but she wouldn't listen.

You told her to forget you.

What about you though? Can you really forget her?

What are you talking about? We are not dating.

We are just acquaintances.

We will eventually forget about one another.

I know

that you've been bullied and falsely accused

all your life.

However,

I want you to ask yourself carefully.

Will you regret losing a good person like Irene

because you care too much about what other people say?

It's her mother we are talking about.

Listen to me.

Don't include anyone else in the equation.

Just focus on yourself and Irene.

Ask yourself how you feel about her.

She's weird.

She's strange.

But I think it's cute.

The world looks much brighter with her around.

I don't think I will ever meet anyone like her again.

It would break my heart

if we stopped seeing each other.

When you love somebody,

you love them for who they are.

You love their uniqueness

and the fact that they are irreplaceable.

Someone once said

that you love people who won't circle back into your life.

Irene is this person for you.

- But... - No buts.

I know that you get anxious.

But this is very important.

Take your time to think things through

so you won't regret it later.

Do you think our relationship will last

if we start dating?

As long as you love and hold onto each other tightly,

no obstacles can pull you apart.

I'm going to bed.

I'll let you think things over.

Get some sleep.

Aunt Jo.

Listen.

I might not have an answer for my love life right now.

But for us,

I can't believe that the unresolved issues

in my heart,

which have given me a complex,

could be unlocked just by having

the person I love understand me.

Seeing Irene's reaction today

made me realize

that I had been overreacting for no reason.

The two of us just have different lives

than other people.

Night.

I'm sorry I'm like this.

I love you.

Dad.

Stop apologizing to me.

I'm honored and proud

to be your daughter.

Night.

No matter what people say,

I want you to know

that you were born from love.

You weren't an accident.

When you said

having the person you love understand you

unlocked your feelings,

were you referring to Irene?

Dad.

I'm getting sleepy.

You should sleep too.

Go already, Dad.

Hello.

Irene.

I'm sorry for calling you this early in the morning.

It's okay.

Is everything all right?

Yes, everything's fine.

I'm just calling to say

that my answer is yes.

What do you mean?

Well, you asked me a question

last night.

- Last night? - Yes.

Wait. Are you saying you will be my girlfriend?

Yes.

Do you mean it?

I have a girlfriend!

Hey, keep your voice down.

Don't scare your mother screaming like that.

She might think you're hurt.

Thank you so much, my girlfriend.

Sure.

Darling.

Irene, let go. I'm ticklish.

No.

You're my darling.

I want to hug and kiss you all day.

What, darling? Let go. You're tickling me.

Come here.

What's wrong?

You are my darling.

Do you not like to be called that?

What should I call you then?

Babe? Baby?

Or honey?

No.

Just call me by my name.

I'm too shy.

Fine, I'll call you by your name.

Do you remember when I said

I would make you the happiest woman on earth?

Yes.

I will

get started then.

Irene.

What's wrong?

I...

I need to help Aunt Jo buy supplies for the bar.

I asked Aunt Jo if we could spend the afternoon together.

She gave us her permission.

She said she can go alone.

You're so stubborn.

You always get your way, don't you?

You know the answer.

So don't fight me.

Fine.

I'll stop.

You can do whatever you want.

You can't take it back.

I won't.

Hey.

Do you want to do it again?

Don't be silly.

I have to go.

I need to open the bar.

Fine.

I actually have to go too.

My mother wants me to have dinner with someone.

I want to help you out at the bar though.

You should go.

Be nice to your mother.

Don't misbehave,

all right?

Fine.

Since you are my girlfriend,

I will listen to everything you say.

You're the best.

It's time to get up.

Come on.

No.

Get up or we'll be late.

Irene.

Let's do it again.

Stop.

Stop smiling, Ms. Bartender.

What? I'm not smiling.

Whatever. You've been smiling from ear to ear.

Aunt Jo.

I'm going out for a smoke. I'll be right back.

Take your time.

Stop smiling.

Stop it.

Gosh.

You jerk.

- What's going on? - You douchebag.

You scumbag.

What are you doing here?

Go away.

Aunt Jo, I mean no harm.

I don't care.

Get lost now.

Will you leave voluntarily? Or do I get someone to drag you out?

Aunt Jo, I'm here to apologize. I feel guilty.

I want to apologize to you and Night.

Leave now or you'll be leaving in an ambulance.

Aunt Jo, I'm sorry.

- Aunt Jo. - Leave now!

Or I'll call an ambulance to escort you out.

Get lost.

- Get lost. - Aunt Jo.

I won't let you hurt my daughter again,

you jerk.

What's so funny?

It's funny.

You're such an idiot.

How am I an idiot?

I followed your orders.

I approached Night and persuaded her to leave Irene.

Why would you do that?

I'm trying to get on CJ's good side.

If I can break those two apart,

CJ will trust me more.

That's why I called you an idiot.

What about you? Are you so smart?

I don't know,

but I'm not short-sighted like you.

Answer me. Why would you break them apart

when you're supposed to keep them together?

Why would I keep them together?

You said it yourself that they are weirdly close.

You know, a little bird told me that Irene is a lesbian.

She dated an Asian girl in L.A.

They broke up a few months ago.

I think

those two are more than close friends.

No way.

Night doesn't like girls.

You don't know that.

Her ex-boyfriend might have been such a jerk

that she changed her preference.

If you don't stop insulting me, I'm leaving.

Leave then. I was going to share a very good plan with you.

I lowered myself to sleep with you, thinking you would be smarter.

In the end, I have to teach you everything.

Tell me about your plan.

Are you a good liar?

Not as good as you are.

Get better then.

Tell different lies

to Irene and her mother.

Manipulate and provoke them.

Can you do that much?

If not, just leave.

I don't talk to idiots.

So? How’s this for a change?

What do you think? I’m worried Aunt Jo might walk in on us.

She won’t.

I told her to give us some romantic time.

Why did you say that? She’ll realize what we’re up to.

I don’t see how that’s a problem.

We’re adults. It's only natural. She’ll understand.

Get out.

What? Are you mad at me?

I’m not.

I’m just worried.

Besides,

it’s your first day at work tomorrow.

You should go home and rest.

I hate talking about work.

Can I stay at your place tonight?

It will motivate me.

No, your mom might suspect something.

She won’t.

I’ve been going home late recently, and she hasn’t said anything.

Besides, she’s stopped asking about you.

- Really? - Mm.

Maybe she realized she was in the wrong.

That’s why she hasn’t stopped me.

I’m still suspicious about Irene.

Are you sure she’s not in touch with that bargirl friend anymore?

Most definitely. I’ve been keeping an eye on her.

Where has Irene been off to almost every night then?

She doesn’t have any friends here.

She likes going out alone.

She even goes out and drinks by herself sometimes.

I think

living overseas for so long made her comfortable with being alone.

Good.

I can rest assured somewhat

if she’s been behaving.

Anyway,

has she arrived? I can introduce you to her.

Your secretary has escorted her upstairs.

But she’s gone down for coffee.

Let me know if she comes back upstairs.

Yes, ma’am.

Here’s your "food support".

Here’s your drink

so you’ll feel refreshed while you work.

Thanks.

Aren’t you going to sit down and chat? Ten minutes is fine.

I’d rather not. Someone might see us.

What’s there to be scared of? My mom’s okay with it now.

Maybe you could...

come upstairs and introduce yourself to her?

So we won’t have to hide it any longer.

I’ll pass. Maybe next time.

It’s your first day on the job.

Work hard, okay?

Okay. I’d better get back to it then.

- Mm. - Drive safely, okay?

Okay. Bye.

Wait. Can I have some moral support?

Irene.

Right here?

Come on. Hurry up, or someone might see us.

Bye.

I want to have a word with you.

Please have a seat.

This is Tul, your assistant.

Hello, Irene.

Hello.

Tul’s going to help you with work.

He's the best assistant I could find right now.

You can learn the ropes from him.

You can count on me, Irene.

I’m available for you 24 hours a day.

Great. There’s someone who can join me for drinks.

Irene,

can you behave appropriately as a future executive?

As you wish, ma’am.

Faye and the team are ready and waiting in the meeting room, CJ.

Good.

Come, Irene.

It’s time to work.

The person I'm taking you to meet is your competitor.

Do anything in your power to defeat her.

Sway all the executives to side with you, understand?

- Irene, I asked if you understand. - Yes.

Don’t worry, ma’am. I’ll help look after her.

Good.

Hello, CJ.

Hello, Faye.

It’s been a while. I hope you’re doing well?

Yes, I am.

I thought she was the enemy? What’s with the phoniness?

Hello, Irene.

It’s a shame we didn’t get to talk at the party.

I was busy entertaining the important guests.

Anyway, I have to thank you.

It would've been bad if you hadn't helped me entertain the guests.

It was my pleasure.

Oh, let’s consider this an official introduction for Irene

so you can do business together.

If you have any problems or questions,

you can always discuss them with her.

She has a degree from overseas

and a large network.

She should be able to help expand our international client base.

Of course, CJ.

But this must be your first time working, Irene.

If you have any questions or want to know anything, let me know.

I’m happy to help.

Oh, since you’re just starting out,

I’ve prepared some information for you

so you can learn how we do things here.

I’ve already emailed it to you.

That shouldn’t be necessary.

I've summed everything up and emailed it to everyone.

Irene’s also done her homework before starting today.

And we’ve had some preliminary discussions with CJ.

Would anyone mind if I give a verbal summary?

Thank you very much.

So here’s the summary for this week.

I’ll let you have this one because I feel sorry for you.

That way, you can score some brownie points with the old hag.

Cheers.

I don’t understand Thai people at all.

They are so two-faced.

You can tell when two people hate each other,

but they still put on a poker face.

Plus, they talk about it behind each other's backs.

You’ll get used to it eventually.

No way.

I’ll never be like that.

Well, I don’t think

we have to be nice to those phonies all the time.

That Faye could probably tell

and acted all "sae-sang" at you too.

- Night. - Hm?

What does "sae-sang" mean?

In English, it means...

- fake. - Ew!

I hate fake people.

I’ll give them a piece of my mind if anyone acts like that around me.

But it's how you survive in your professional circle.

There’s another Thai phrase. It's a bit more positive.

It’s called "yuu-pen".

Being tactful is the meaning of "yuu-pen".

That phrase again.

What are you exactly trying to say?

I’m talking about your girlfriend.

How do you know I have a girlfriend?

I know everything, Irene.

But don’t worry. I won’t tell your mother.

You can go ahead and be with your girlfriend.

But don’t say anything to your mother just yet.

What do you mean by that?

I’m about to suggest some ways for you to be tactful.

Just deliberately show her you’ve been working hard.

I’ll always have your back.

Then, once she sees you’re dedicated,

she’ll leave your girlfriend alone.

But she’ll find out eventually anyway.

We’ll just have to keep it a secret for as long as possible.

Once you’ve built a good track record, use it as leverage.

Okay. That’s quite an interesting idea.

Well then. We should get to work right away.

Here’s the data on our Chinese client base.

These are the numbers for ownership transfers...

How is Irene doing?

We just discussed the plan to open an international market.

She was very cooperative.

Is that true? How were you able to pull that off?

It’s probably because we’re similar in age.

That’s why we are on the same wavelength.

I don’t think there’s anything to worry about.

Irene’s been doing very well.

Good. Keep looking after her, Tul.

I have to go overseas for a business trip this week.

Text me if there’s anything.

You know that, don’t you?

Of course. Don’t worry, ma’am.

Right, Irene.

Your mom’s flying overseas tonight, isn’t she?

Irene?

Why do you look so stressed?

Is everything okay?

Do you remember Faye?

The woman my mom said was my competitor.

Sure, I remember. Why?

Well, my assistant texted me.

She’s been deceiving the executive board

into thinking that I did drugs when I was in L.A.

So they’re worried it might not look good

if they send me overseas to do business.

There’s more, actually.

The country we’re currently in negotiations with

is a conservative one.

They won’t accept the fact that...

I’m an executive who’s dating a woman.

But no one knows about us.

So how did Faye find out?

I know, right?

I think she probably has someone spying on me.

Take it easy, Irene.

Things might not be as bad as we think.

I won’t take it easy, Night.

Irene? Hey, hold on.

Oh?

Irene?

How did Faye find out about me?

I think someone might’ve seen you and told her.

You were the only person who knew.

Maybe you told her about me?

I didn’t. Why would I do that? I’m on your side.

Forget it. I don’t care what people say.

Morning, Irene.

You really enjoy talking about me behind my back, don’t you?

What are you talking about?

To bullshit is "tor-lae" in Thai, isn’t it?

Please mind your tone. What have I ever done to you?

Irene, what are you doing? I’m not a lesbian like you.

See? I haven’t even said anything.

You blurted it out yourself.

I know you’re the double-crossing kind.

Just admit you have feelings for me.

I don’t.

Stop it. Someone might see us.

Don’t worry. I locked the door.

Irene, let go of me!

Just admit you have feelings for me.

Irene, let go of me!

Let go!

Irene, stop!

Don’t!

Let go!

It’s only a warning this time.

Don’t talk about me behind my back again.

It's my business and not yours.

Don’t be nosy.

It will be worse next time.

- Irene? - Get out!

What happened?

Curious? Go in there and find out.

Get out! I said get out!

Get out!

Hello, Night? Can you make me a Cocktail Irene?

I feel like celebrating.

I’ll come over to see you now.

Irene, where are you going?

Tul, what should we do? Faye is throwing a tantrum.

Find her something to cover up. I’ll keep a lookout.

- Okay. Sure. - Get out!

I said get out!

Get out!

Don’t assume others are "gullible". You might be getting "used" as well.

This is Tul. He’s the ex I told you about.

If you want to be together, you should support each other.

You can't just party all night and let it affect your work.

Come on, Night.

You better enjoy it while it lasts.

Tul’s arranged a meeting with a client overseas for you.

You have to fly over and close the deal.

I told you I don’t trust people like him.

Honestly, why are you so trusting of him?

Three days. That's all I'm giving you.

Hurry up and move out.

Cut!

You liked it, didn't you?

It’s only a warning for you this time.

It’ll be worse for you next time!

- I’m so sorry! - It’s okay.

It wasn’t painful.

No obstacles can pull you apart.

Maybe let’s try again.

I'll let you think things over.

- Get some... - Uh...

I looked into her eyes, and my mind went blank.

Did she put a spell on me or something?