[sweet airy music]
[Ung] You see, the thing about dating
is that it's like living in a different world.
Most especially
dating Yeon-su
is a completely different world.
[Yeon-su] Ung!
[Ung] Yeah?
What?
What is it?
-Why'd you call me? -It's your bedtime.
Hmm?
I can't sleep now. It's only 10 p.m.
I drank all the jujube tea. Where did you get this from?
-Does this house have a well? -Drink it and go to bed.
Uh, I don't sleep at this hour. Even kids don't sleep this early.
So should I sleep here then?
[cheery music]
-[gulping] -[chuckles]
[sighs]
We should sleep when it's dark.
It's dangerous for you to walk around at this late hour.
[chuckles]
-Let's go to bed. -[chuckles]
[panting]
Come on!
-Wake up! -[groans]
Make up your mind. Do you want me to sleep or not?
You can't sleep at night because you sleep in the morning.
You have to endure this to get a normal sleep cycle.
Okay?
-[Ung groaning] -[panting]
[Ung] But as you're all aware,
that world isn't really a good fit for me.
But hey, what can I do?
Oh, the bus is here. See you around.
Oh, wait, Yeon-su!
See you.
-Yeon-su. -Yeah?
-[both chuckling] -Bye.
[cheerful music]
What's up?
I just got back home after work.
You got off work late. Did you have dinner already?
Mm-hmm, I ate at the place you recommended to me,
and it was pretty good.
-Let's go there next time. -Okay, let's do that.
-[Ung] Back then and even now… -[chuckles]
[gentle sweet music]
…I want to keep living in this world.
A world without an end,
forever.
[Yeon-su] No.
But you're the only one
that I can get rid of.
[Ung] Give me a reason.
[shouting] Give me just one reason why we can't be together!
-[sighs] -[pensive music]
Those are useless thoughts.
LIKE WATER FOR CHOCOLATE
[Yeon-su] In times like these, I have to be more cautious.
THE LIKELIHOOD OF STAYING IN A RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR EX
Because misfortune always comes disguised as happiness.
"Couples who fight often have a higher chance of dating again."
"However, they think that they will still be the same after they get back together
and have lower expectations of each other."
"In order to maintain your relationship,
you must show your partner new sides of yourself
to break such expectations. This is necessary."
I shouldn't lower my ground just because everything is okay.
So I believe that I have to prepare myself for any possible risks that might happen.
"New sides of myself…"
I went through so much to get here.
I can't repeat the same mistakes again.
[both chuckling]
[bright cheerful music]
[broom rasping]
EPISODE 13
[suspenseful music]
[sighs] I wanna stay with you forever.
[chuckles] Come here.
[suspenseful music continues]
What do we do?
I'll deal with him. You go to work.
What will you do?
Is there a brick here somewhere?
Take care of this quietly so there's no fuss.
-Mm. Hmm. -Bye.
[cheeky suspenseful music]
[deep sigh]
Ung… Ung…
Hey, inhale with your nose, exhale through your mouth.
[deep breaths]
[both breathe heavily]
What… what was that about?
It just happened.
"It just happened"?
Hey, don't overreact.
Wait, since when? Since when have you been doing this?
So you didn't let me come to your house because…
No, forget all that.
Who else knows about this? Does Ji-ung know?
And what about Sol-i?
Probably.
-And what about your parents? -Yeah, they know.
-Wait, is that even important? -I'm ashamed, you know.
Ashamed. How could you not tell me about any of this?
How could you?
-[Ung] Are you crying? -How could you do this?
-[Eun-ho] I can't believe this! -Have you lost it? Eun-ho!
Good morning, everyone.
-Good morning, Ms. Kook. -Good morning.
Hey, you think she's going to text him again?
-[Ye-in] Keep it down. -[Ji-un] I think she will.
[Ung] I couldn't take care of Eun-ho. I'll wait for my next chance.
-[Yi-hoon] Ms. Kook. -[gasps]
[Yeon-su] Oh, Mr. Bang.
So tell me, do you have good news?
Oh, no, there's nothing.
But a double negative makes a positive.
Hold on. Why are you whispering?
There have been rumors going around.
[gulps, inhales]
What kind of rumors?
Rumors of you dating someone.
[chokes and coughs]
[cheeky music]
[clears throat]
Who would say that?
No, it's all right. Don't get worked up over it. Okay?
The rumors were so terrible sounding that I told everyone it wasn't true.
"Ms. Kook isn't someone like that."
"She's not someone who has any love for humanity."
"Therefore, she's not human."
[goofy chuckle]
That's not why I'm here, though.
I received a call from Soen, they asked if they could check the footage.
To be exact, the one of the project they filmed for the documentary.
Yes, and I'm quite curious too.
They must have filmed our company as well.
Yes, I'll ask them about it.
When does it premier again? I assume it's going to be soon?
Oh, by the way, I did an interview with them.
Tell them to please let it air
without editing it out, okay?
[goofy chuckle]
Very good.
-[door opens] -[bag thuds]
[door closes]
KIM JI-UNG
[dial tone]
[system] The person you're calling is unavailable…
HOW IS EDITING GOING?
-I guess he's busy. -[phone thuds]
[sighs]
[Yeon-su] Well, we could agree on a schedule for that.
The question though, is…
will he be able to do it?
END OF FIRST DRAFT PREVIEW TO BE ADDED
[inhales]
PD. Kim.
I see you've found your direction.
If this is the first draft, it'll be great.
Good job. I always knew that you could do it.
I'm going to fix the last narration part. I don't like it.
Sure, go ahead.
Hey, how come they look like they haven't changed a single bit, huh?
They both seem so young and lively.
And there's some tension between them too. I'm curious about the next episode.
All right. I'm satisfied.
That's a relief.
Now stop chasing me around for it.
[Dong-il] All right.
It's not normal for the leader to beg his team to see their work.
Do you think so? How about you?
-[phone buzzing] -[Dong-il] It's ridiculous.
Now then, what are you doing after work?
We should celebrate. After all, the first draft is finished.
I still have work to do.
Hey, what could be so urgent? Let's have fun!
The leader shouldn't be saying that. I'm going to the editing room.
[door opens]
[door closes]
Is he okay?
[Chae-ran] Huh?
Did you see his eyes?
He seems to have lost his mind.
Make sure he eats his meal on time.
You should be eating well when you're hurting inside.
Got it. I'll make sure he eats well.
Hey, you, you should be taking care of me. I've been feeling so lonely lately.
I'm always wandering around by myself.
And what's wrong with Ji-ung? He's just busy.
He thinks he's the only one with a lot of work? We all do!
EDITING ROOM
[gentle music]
[door clicks]
[gentle music continues]
Can you tell us what the new special documentary is about?
Next year is my tenth debut anniversary.
To commemorate the occasion, I'm preparing a special video to show all of my fans.
So it has been ten years already.
[interviewer] Oh, you must be feeling so many emotions right now.
Yes, I do.
I have quite a lot on my mind.
Now, lastly, I do believe that a lot of people are quite curious about this--
The scandal?
[chuckles]
I hope you don't mind. I know this may be a sensitive topic,
but could you reveal anything about that to the viewers of Litte
who are watching this show live right now?
Sure. I don't see any harm in it.
[chuckles]
Is there any truth to the rumors that your two are dating right now?
No, we aren't dating.
But I do like him.
-What? -As a fan, of course.
Oh.
At first, he said that he was a big fan of mine.
But it turns out, I'm the bigger fan.
So I wanted to become his friend,
but I feel we became awkward after the article came out.
So to everyone watching, don't make accusations about us.
That's all I ask of you.
So NJ was a victim of all this.
And all because of that traitor.
Hey, stay on one stance.
If you're going to be angry, do it at home. Why are you even here?
Well, I'm here to do my job, so I have to breathe the same air as you.
By the way, how are the preparations for your exhibition coming along?
I got a lot done. Am I ever behind schedule?
Okay, what is it? What are you even looking at?
-Well, who knows? -What?
You could neglect your drawings, after all, you're dating.
-Stop that. -Can you even focus on your work?
I know that you're the kind to neglect everything when you're dating.
-Eun-ho, stop it-- -I don't get it.
I just don't get why you're seeing Yeon-su again.
What?
You were in so much pain. Do you wanna repeat it?
[Eun-ho] Did you forget how many times you went through this?
Do I have to remind you how bad things got each time?
I don't want to go through that again.
[awkward music]
What?
Hey.
[awkward music continues]
Come on, don't say it like that. It's fine. I'll take care of myself.
How should I believe you? You weren't going to tell me anyway.
I'm really sorry about that.
But I… I…
[sighs]
It's just, I was such in a good mood lately.
I'm so happy right now. What can I do?
Oh, gross.
[gags]
Well, things will be different this time.
I won't mess this up, okay?
[sighs]
Man, I'm hungry.
Shall we go eat?
Do you wanna talk about work?
[groans]
[sighs]
How about we talk about that thing you mentioned. A raise, right?
[intrigued music]
What about a raise?
[groans, clears throat]
Anyway, I'll be watching over you, you two.
-I want 30 percent. -What?
Okay, 25 percent.
[cheeky music]
20.
[scrapes]
[phone buzzing]
[Ung] Have you eaten?
[Yeon-su] Yes, I have. You should eat too.
UNG
-[Ung] What are you doing? -[Yeon-su] I'm meeting.
-[Ung] I'm at a restaurant. -[Yeon-su] Okay.
-[Ung] Did you finish work? -[Yeon-su] Not yet. I'll be done soon.
YES, OKAY, NOT TODAY
Were my replies too simple?
YOUR NEW SIDE
[Yeon-su] If I want to find a new side, then I need to learn from new people.
Dating? Well, it's no big deal.
If a man and a woman like each other, they date,
and the, well, they both kiss,
and then…
[drumming]
And then they say, "I love you."
[sighs]
[Yeon-su] No, that's not a good example.
Did you enjoy your lunch today, Ms. Kook?
Oh, yes.
[bright music]
Hey, Ye-in.
Yes?
-Do you have a boyfriend? -Me?
I don't, why? Is there someone you wanna set me up with?
Then did you have any boyfriends before?
Mm. Of course I did.
A had quite a lot back then.
So…
would you… consider yourself to be good at dating?
[chuckles]
Well, it might seem weird for me to say this,
but if I were evaluated for my ability in dating,
I guess I would be the CEO of this company by now.
-Oh. -Why do you ask?
Well…
How exactly do you date a person properly?
[upbeat music]
Well, I think you came to the right place, Ms. Kook.
[groans]
[sighs]
[phone buzzing]
[Yeon-su] I'm getting off of work soon. Shall we go on a date?
[Ung] Okay. I'll pick you up. Wait there.
[bright music]
[deep sigh]
SUPERB CREATIVE CENTER
[line trilling]
[bright music continues]
[chuckles]
Hi there.
Oh, hi.
Oh, wait. You're wearing different clothes.
Oh, I accidentally spilled something so I bought new clothes.
Oh. Did you spill a lot or something?
-Let's go. -Hmm.
Firstly, visual stimulation is very important.
You have to show different styles every now and then so that
you can get a kind of tension flowing between you two.
[groans]
[both chuckling]
[button clicks]
[engine ignites, revs]
[Ung sighs]
You know what, I still think it would have been much better
to just hit Eun-ho with a brick.
Ugh, it was hard having to deal with his sulking.
[Ye-in] Now this is very, very important.
Reaction. I found out that guys are crazy for people who give good reactions.
I dated so many guys using my reactions.
React to what he does. And always smile.
Now why in the world would he be so sulky?
I swear, sometimes he can be so weird, you know.
-[Ung] He must like me so much-- -Oh!
-[Yeon-su] Really? -Huh? Yeah.
[strange giggle]
That's so funny.
What is?
Huh? What's what?
-What? -Huh?
[awkward music]
And compliment him as many times as you can.
Hey, you're such a good driver…
Oh, sorry about that.
-[clears throat] -What did you say? I didn't catch that.
It's nothing.
[Ye-in] They love receiving compliments, even for the smallest of things.
[gasps dramatically]
You have really large hands.
What? That was random.
You know, they're so big.
As in, they're huge.
-Oh. -[gasps]
Right.
-[awkward music] -[awkward chuckle]
[music fades]
You sure about this?
You usually prefer Korean food.
Well, sometimes I crave for food like this too.
Ah.
I begged you for a month to go eat pasta when we were in university.
-But you never said yes. -Wait, really?
Well, people's tastes do change. [chuckles]
Hmm.
-I'll cut this for you. -No, I'll do it. It's closer to me anyway.
-No, let me do it. -No.
-Oh. -[gasps]
-[icy music] -[groans]
And nagging. Nagging is a big no-no, Ms. Kook!
Men especially despise it when you nag them.
[chuckles awkwardly]
Oh, I'm sorry.
Waiter, can I get a wet towel over here, please.
It's fine. I'll wipe it myself. It's okay, really.
Oh, I'm so sorry. Uh, are you sure it'll come off?
It's fine. I'll just have it dry cleaned.
[sighs] Why did it have to fly there?
-[Ung] You should've put… -You should've just…
I mean, I mean this. I should have put this here.
It was my bad.
-[awkward chuckle] -[deep sigh]
-Hey, Ung. -Huh?
-Eat up, now. Ah. -Oh.
-Is it good? -Hmm.
-[chuckles] -[Yeon-su] Hm.
[bright music]
-[cup thuds] -[sighs]
[music stops]
[Ung sighs]
What are you thinking about?
It's been a long while since we walked like this
instead of running after each other.
What?
You used to say that walking without a purpose was too inefficient,
that's why we always ran around back then.
-Did I really say that? -Hmm.
I think we were the only ones who ran around Deoksugung Palace.
[scoffs]
I was really obsessed with efficiency back then.
It was messy.
That's not true. You were so cool.
[Ye-in] And the last thing you must do…
is to make sure you make a romantic vibe every chance you get.
Dating is all about
having butterflies.
[Yeon-su clears throat]
By the way, there's not a lot of people here.
You're right. It's not even that late yet, though.
How is it that there's nobody around here?
[cheeky music]
Oh…
[cheeky music continues]
Ah. Ow.
What was that for?
-What are you doing, Yeon-su? -What do you mean?
What's gotten into you today? What's this character you're playing?
[inhales] You've been acting so weird all day.
What is it that you're plotting?
I'm not plotting anything.
-I was just making an effort, that's all. -What effort?
I'm was trying to make this relationship go well.
Huh?
Can't you see that I'm trying to change for you
so that we'll stop fighting like we did before?
Why do you have to do that?
So that we won't ever break up.
[Yeon-su] They say that couples who fight and break up often
have a higher chance of breaking up again.
And that they know each other so much that they have no expectations.
Who said that?
Dr. Yoo Yeong, Hankook University's relationship psychologist.
But that person doesn't know you.
What?
There are so many people like you who are always different each time.
You always feel new. And different.
You're different from when I saw you yesterday.
That's not what I mean.
[Ung] See? Another side.
-You're different from three seconds ago. -Stop.
I never thought that you were so predictable.
I mean, if that were possible, I'd be the one with a Ph. D. here.
Okay, but still,
I felt I've always been such a nag with you
and that I was always the one starting the fights between us,
so I was trying to stop that.
I like you for who you are.
I like that you always have new things to nag about.
[chuckles softly]
Even so, I don't want to hear the same nagging.
You'll have to come up with new things for the rest of your life.
Do you mean that?
[deep sigh]
I guess this means I ruined our date.
It can start over.
Okay. So why don't we go do what you want now?
All right. Let's go.
[gentle music]
Guide me to Hwiyeong-dong, please.
GUIDE ME TO HWIYEONG-DONG PLEASE
We're going back home now? You don't want to do anything else?
There is.
[gentle music continues]
[sighs]
-Is this what you wanted to do? -Hmm, I love this the most.
Going to the neighborhood pub in the middle of cold weather
and chatting the night away over hot fishcake stew.
You're right. I love this the most too.
[both chuckling]
You two are ridiculous.
If you're going to shamelessly stay here all night over one menu item,
at least give the pub owner a glance.
Sol-i, this is kind of spicy. Ung can't eat spicy food.
Mm. I'll be fine.
I got used to it after eating with Yeon-su.
-How about something not spicy? -Uh, okay…
Order what you wanna eat, Yeon-su.
[all chuckling]
Wow. You're the first customers that make me wanna puke.
[Sol-i gags]
Good job holding it in, Sol-i.
Hang in there.
[Sol-i] Business isn't easy, you know.
You got this, Sol-i.
[cheerful music]
[sighs]
-[Yeon-su] You want a fish cake? -Hmm.
Here.
-[Yeon-su] Careful. -It looks good.
[Ung] All right.
[blows]
-Is it hot? -[chuckles]
[both chuckling]
[music fades]
[sighs]
[gasps]
You startled me. What do you want, Grandma?
When did you get home last night?
I don't really know.
You little brat! [groans]
Were you with Ung the entire time last night?
Well, I was.
But I didn't arrive home that late, Grandma. Honest.
Are you really going to go all the way with him?
What? How can you say that, Grandma?
I'm always going to stay here by your side.
Stop goofing around, will you?
Listen, if you really want to be together with Choi Ung that much,
then you just bring him here instead.
Grandma, you'll only make him uncomfortable, you know.
Last time I brought him here, you totally bullied him.
Well, that's because I was trying to know what he thinks about your relationship.
Why are you so old-fashioned, Grandma?
You're getting ahead of yourself. Hm.
I'm taking a shower.
Oh, and don't even think about going to see Ung. Okay?
'Cause I'll die of embarrassment if you do that.
What the…
How dare she talk to me like that?
[deep sigh]
Mm-hmm. You should head to work. You'll be late.
Don't make me drink on a weekday again.
Oh? Hey, you were the one who asked to drink another bottle at the end.
Stop. Don't ever mention last night.
-I should get going now. See you around. -Okay.
[groans]
[cap rasps]
[sighs]
[phone buzzing]
[groaning]
[sighs]
[groans]
[Ung] I saw the interview you did.
And the article that came out today.
I thought I should at least thank you for being so considerate and thoughtful.
So, thank you, NJ.
He's drawing a line between us again.
[huffs in annoyance]
[cheeky music]
[groans]
[cheeky music continues]
I finally got one text after so many days, and you wanna call him right away?
There's no way I'm that cheap.
Let's just ignore that, shall we?
[huffs]
[gasps, groans]
[deep steadying breath]
[cheeky music]
Oh, darn it.
[whining]
[cheeky music]
[cheeky music continues]
Come on, Dad, why did you order so many cabbages?
Well, why else do you think I did, huh?
It's the season of making kimchi. Did you forget that?
Oh, that's right. I forgot.
I think I have a fever, I need to go home and rest.
Oh, okay.
Go on home and rest.
[Ho] But make sure you come back tomorrow.
That's when the cabbages will be here.
Oh, man. Are you making kimchi for the entire neighborhood?
Hey, Dad. I think you should downsize.
Downsize your restaurants too.
Your business will fail if you keep trying to many things at once.
What are you going on about? Business is booming right now, son.
What are you going to do with all that money?
Are you going to take it with you?
I will do M.A.L.F.Y.
[Ho] Don't you worry about a thing, Ung.
I'll be sure to take every single cent. You can count on it.
Hey, Mom, do you agree with this?
About this family's legacy?
Well, I'm not sure about handing it down to you.
Huh? But I'm the only one who can inherit it. How can you not know?
I think we can trust Yeon-su to take care of it, am I right?
Yup, that's right. We can trust Yeon-su to do a much better job than you.
Hmm.
You're so harsh.
Are you saying you like Yeon-su more than me?
-Mm-hmm. -Mm-hmm.
That's too bad.
Because she likes me.
[Ung slurps]
I can't believe what I just heard.
I heard it too. I almost caused an accident.
In fact, I nearly puked on my son's face.
[chuckles]
Tell Yeon-su to come over for dinner when she gets off work.
No, wait a minute.
She might feel pressured by us.
Right. She'll feel pressured if we keep asking her over.
Should we pack her some side dishes?
[Yeon-ok] That's way she'll have something to eat with her grandmother.
No, we'll drop by next time.
Yeon-su said she wanted to eat your braised fish again.
[gasps] Really? Woo-hoo!
Then tell me when you'll come.
I'll make sure it's fresh and delicious, just for her.
Does that mean I should go to the market tomorrow?
Hold on.
Should I get her some side dishes?
[music fades]
Did she leave the lights on?
LEEZAKAYA
Sol-i?
Sol-i, are you here?
[Sol-i] Who is that? Eun-ho?
Oh, you're still in.
I thought you said you're closed today.
[Sol-i] Yeah. I'm just came in here to organize some things, that's all.
What are you doing here?
I saw the lights were on from outside, I thought you forgot to turn them off.
[Sol-i] Hey, don't treat me like I'm some old lady.
I don't forget things that often.
I turned off the lights for you five times this month.
I do appreciate that…
[spits violently]
[cheeky music]
Rude. Way too rude.
Spitting out water in front of me?
Oh… Why… why are you dressed like that?
Okay, repeat after me.
"Sol-i, why do you look prettier than usual?"
[Eun-ho] Where are you going?
What's going on? You're scaring me.
I never thought that my blind date outfit would ever scare you.
A blind date? You're going on a date?
Who are you going out with?
I don't know yet. My dad's setting me up.
Although I hear he's handsome.
So it's all good.
If your dad's setting you up, I guess he wants you to marry him.
There's no pressure.
I guess it must feel pretty awkward, huh?
Why awkward? I think it'll be really fun.
How is it fun to eat with someone you don't know?
Because I love meeting strangers. It's pretty fun.
Still awkward. And there's nothing to talk about.
How do I put this? It's my calling.
I have made such good connections with the people I've just met.
I'd say the flow is incredible.
[cheeky music]
Hey, I see your mouth.
Okay, tell me. Why are you pouting this time?
If you keep acting like that, you'll make me misunderstand you.
I used to be a romance screen writer. So don't mess with me.
What kind of misunderstanding, huh?
Wow, look at you trying to act naive.
I think I already told you about 35 times.
I don't date younger guys.
[charged music]
Yeah, I know that. This is my 35th rejection.
Hm?
Go ahead. You go and have fun with your date.
Oh… okay.
Hold on, let me ask. How old is that guy?
-He's much older than me. -What's so good about an old guy?
-[door closes] -What a rude brat.
-[knocking] -Yeah?
I'm taking orders for lunch. Want anything?
[Ji-ung] I'm fine. You can eat without me.
-But still you… -I said I'm fine.
All right.
[door closes]
[knocking on door]
Hey, you should at least have dinner.
I don't want to eat. Thanks for asking, though.
But even so--
Don't worry. I'll eat something later, I promise.
[soft sigh, smacks lips]
[door closes]
[knocking on door]
[sighs]
[Ji-ung] I said I'm not hungry.
[Yeon-su] Even so, you should still eat something, Mr. Kim.
[soft gentle music]
I came to see if you were really that busy
or if you were just pretending so you could get away from me.
I didn't think you would go as far as skipping meals.
-How'd you get in here? -I took a taxi, of course.
[sighs] That's not what I meant--
Well, you should have answered my messages then.
Are you too busy? Should I go wait outside?
Oh, no. I'm fine.
All right then. Let's go eat dinner.
Get up now.
[groans]
Can you wait outside for a second?
Okay.
[light emotional music]
[shaky exhale]
[Yeon-su] Wow. I wish our company had a cafeteria.
You're so lucky.
[indistinct chatter]
[hums in approval]
This is good.
How come you don't eat all this delicious food? What a waste.
If I worked here, I'd be eating every single meal here.
[cutlery clicking]
By the way, you look like you lost some weight.
You really haven't been eating?
Tae-hun told me you've been living in the editing room lately.
Well, I've been busy these days.
I guess being a producer is really tough.
Still, you should eat properly. We're not young anymore, after all.
Mm.
So why did you come here?
Oh, well, I wanted to ask if we could check the footage.
Because the footage that you took about Soen and our project
should have to be checked with our client first.
-Okay, I'll send it to you. -Can't I just see it while I'm still here?
I admit, I'm a bit curious.
Um, I don't have much to show you.
I heard the draft for episode one is out.
I haven't made the revisions yet. [chuckles awkwardly]
-Hey, Ji-ung. -Hmm?
Why aren't you looking at me?
[soft vulnerable music]
I look awful right now.
[soft chuckle]
And why would you be worried about that?
Remember your birthday?
I hung out with you even when my eyes were all swollen.
I hope you didn't forget.
Right.
[soft chuckle]
So, how have you been?
Um. I've been okay.
[chuckles softly] Same as usual.
And you? Have you been well?
Same as usual for me too.
[soft chuckle]
[soft music continues]
[groans]
If I ignore his messages, I'll just seem even more pathetic and uncool.
I'll just answer him casually,
make it look like I'm fine.
Oh, no.
How deep did I put that thing? Oh!
I should think before I do anything!
[phone buzzing in pot]
[gasps]
[phone buzzing]
Oh, I give up.
[cheeky music]
-Hey, it seems quite late already. -Uh.
It's still so early, though.
I guess I had so fun talking to you
that I did not notice the time.
I never expected
that I'd have so much fun going out on a blind date with someone.
[chuckles] Right?
If it's okay, I would like to talk with you a little more.
[chuckles softly]
I would love that.
Where do you wanna go?
-There's a place with clam stew-- -How about a cafe?
A cafe sounds nice. Sure, let's go.
Oh, wait.
-Were you saying something earlier? -No.
[awkward chuckle]
The clam stew…
[dawning music]
[gasps] The clams!
Oh, man. Did I forget to lock up again?
[groans] What is wrong with me?
Now where are those clams?
-[screams] -[Eun-ho] Oh, my goodness!
You startled me, Sol-i. Why did you shout?
What the heck was that, huh?
What do you mean? What are you doing here?
You see what I mean? You forgot about all these clams.
Did you bring these inside?
They were just sitting there outside.
I could have ignored them, but I decided to be nice.
These clams would've died out there
because you were preoccupied with your date.
[chuckles]
So why are you back early?
You acted like you were going to have a blast.
[Eun-ho] It wasn't that fun, wasn't it?
Wasn't it awkward to talk with a guy you just met?
You were right. It was boring.
-[cheeky music] -[scoffs]
You see what I mean? There was no way it would be any fun.
[Eun-ho] It was so obvious.
All of your conversations will just end in silence.
Yeah, you're right.
You know what? You should use that time to get more customers for this place.
You need to pay back your loan before you die.
[phone buzzing]
-Told you it'd be boring. -[clatters]
[date] I had so much fun today. Can I see you again next time?
-What's that? -Oh.
An ad for a loan.
I guess they can really smell people who are desperate for money.
But do they really send ads at this hour?
They sure work hard.
[cheerful music]
Do you want clam stew?
Sol-i!
What is it? Why are you yelling?
Do you think you were going to use my labor for free?
Outrageous.
Anyway, go to the fridge, I put some of the clams inside.
All right. I'll make you an amazing clam stew.
And we'll also empty out my stock of alcohol.
Oh, what? That sounds a bit scary.
[Eun-ho] Why would we do that?
Hey? Sol-i?
[music stops]
Oh!
I was just about to ring the doorbell.
And I wasn't standing here all night, so don't get the wrong idea.
Oh, what are you doing here?
I didn't choose to talk at the interview just for you.
And there was no special meaning to it.
I'm not the kind of person who'd be so considerate of others.
Oh. Did you come here just to say that?
You could have just texted me that, you know?
My phone is…
Anyway, it's not what you think. Do you understand?
You can go inside now.
[groans] I was on my way out.
Oh, okay.
Yeah.
[awkward music]
Oh, I'm the one who should leave, right?
Wait, since you came all the way here. Let me make you tea.
Wait.
Well…
Why don't I give you a ride…
No, that'd be strange too.
I guess that means…
we have an awkward relationship.
I promise I won't visit you randomly like this anymore.
Nor will I text and call you.
Because if you ask me, I wouldn't want to see another girl
hovering around my man either. Especially if it's someone like me,
it'd be quite stressful for her, don't you think?
[both chuckle]
We can be…
Never mind. We are not going to be friends.
'Cause I actually don't make friends with guys.
So I'm the one who turned you down.
I'll get going, then. There's no need for you to see me off.
Also, I didn't really like you that much anyway.
I only liked you a little.
No, in fact, I don't even have any feelings for you left at all.
But at least let me tell you this, just in case.
If you break up again, call me.
[soft vulnerable music]
[footsteps receding]
[Yeon-su] This is so cool.
I've never seen these.
There's really not much to see. I still have a lot to work on.
No, it's fine, I understand.
So, what do I press?
[Yeon-su groans]
[deep sigh]
[chuckles softly]
["Drawer" by 10CM playing]
[soft chuckle]
PACKED MEALS
Hello. Good day, my name is Choi Ung.
And I am…
[Yeon-su groaning] Do I really have to do this?
So Ung was actually smirking back then.
Gosh, he's so sly.
[Yeon-su] Honestly, though,
-I was a bit worried. -By the way, I don't know
if it's because of your filming skills or something else,
-but I look kind of good. -[both chuckle]
Huh?
When did you take this?
I didn't know you were still filming.
Wow. I admit,
you're pretty good at your job, huh?
You didn't miss a single moment. [chuckles softly]
Was I really looking at Ung with that expression?
["Drawer" continuing]
[chuckles]
-Sorry, Yeon-su, but… -Huh?
-I have to… -Oh, right. You're busy.
[Yeon-su] Sorry. I took up too much of your time.
Thanks. I enjoyed the video.
I'll send you the file to your email later.
Okay. Sure. Take good care of your health.
Let's have a good meal with Ung next time.
I don't think I'll be able to anytime soon.
Do you want to meet near your home?
-Or at Ung's place, or-- -I need some…
I just need some time.
Huh?
I just need some time, that's all.
Oh. [chuckles]
All right. We can meet when you're free.
I'll get going now. Bye.
-[deep exhale] -[door closes]
["Drawer" continuing]
[sighs]
[music stops]
-[distant dog barking] -[mumbles]
[steadying breath]
[sighs]
[doorbell chiming]
Yeon-su told me that she'll be coming home late today.
Oh, I'm aware of that.
So…
you came when you knew that only I'd be here?
-Yes. -Well.
You always looked like a scared little puppy whenever you'd come.
What's the occasion now?
Oh. Well, have you had dinner yet?
-I brought some side dishes. -I just ate.
I see.
Uh…
[sighs]
-No, stay there. -Oh.
Let me get you some tea.
[deep sigh]
Do you like jujube tea?
I love it very much.
I hate it because it smellsso rotten.
Well, good for you. You can drink everything then.
-[Ho] Come on. Let's go… -[Yeon-ok] Right, right.
[Ho] Come on. Let's go.
Oh, Yeon-su!
Oh, my, did you just get off work?
Yes, I'm on my way home now. Did you just close up?
Yes, we're about to head back home ourselves.
-[Yeon-ok] Have you eaten? -Oh, I just ate with Ji-ung earlier.
-Oh, really? -So how is Ji-ung doing these days?
We haven't seen him in a long time.
He's been pretty busy. He hasn't left his office.
We should make some side dishes for Ji-ung too.
Mm-hmm.
Oh, that's right. Ung brought some side dishes for you.
-Where did he go? -To your house, silly.
Didn't he tell you about it?
But, only my grandma is home right now…
You should bring your grandmother along for a meal next time.
-I heard you wanted some braised fish. -[both laugh]
I do. Yes. I will.
You must be tired.
Hurry on home. Go get some rest.
Okay. Good night, then.
WITH UNG
-Go on. Hurry home. -[chuckles]
[soft gentle music]
Where are you?
I heard you went to my house.
[Ung] Hmm. I was there. I'm back home now.
Uh. Did you meet with my grandmother?
Did she say anything to you? Or scold you?
Actually, wait. I'll go to your house right now. Wait right there.
I'll make some tea for you.
So then why did you go to my house while I wasn't there?
You must have been bullied by my grandma again.
[Ung] I wasn't.
[Yeon-su] Do you read books like this lately?
I haven't been reading much lately. Hm.
I should read more too.
ENSA ENROLLMENT FORM
ARTIST GO-OH MUSEUM OF AVANT-GARDE, PARIS, FRANCE
CONCERNING VARIABILITY AND INVARIABILITY›
PROGRAMS, ALUMNI, ENROLLMENT
What's this now?
[sighs] It's nothing.
This kind of looks like a brochure for an architecture school.
Were you once interested in architecture?
Well, do you remember the architect I told you I liked?
He's a professor there, so I was looking at it.
Oh. Oh, well.
You're always drawing buildings, so of course you would be interested in it.
-I'm really not. -Why?
I think it would be nice for you to learn more.
Why would I do that? [inhales]
It would be such a bother.
Drawing is exhausting enough as it is.
You're right.
Having a university diploma is already enough.
-What? -I didn't graduate.
What?
Why?
I thought I didn't really need to.
Wait, Ung, have you lost your mind?
You attended school and paid for that tuition.
Are you saying that all went to waste?
Well, you know what? I never wanted to go to university anyway.
I only went because of you.
[chuckles softly]
Hey, why are you so shocked?
You know very well that I don't like going to school.
Yeah, but still, how could you just quit so easily like that?
There are people who don't really need a diploma.
[professor] Is that your reason?
You'll be able to draw all the buildings you love
and learn much more if you go there.
Give this chance to someone who needs it more than I do.
[gentle music]
Oh, that's right. Eun-ho bought some cookies. Hang on.
By the way, I want to know if Grandma said anything to you?
If she said anything harsh to you, don't take it personally.
[Yeon-su] It's just her way of talking.
[sighs]
Yeon-su. Can I ask you a question?
Hmm. What is it?
So why…
why did we break up back then?
["Maybe If" by BIBI playing]
♪ The distance between you and me ♪
♪ It never seems to disappear ♪
[singing in Korean]
EPILOGUE
[sighs] I am so completely messed up.
[Chae-ran] Here, drink this.
Thanks.
[Chae-ran] I saw you two in the editing room a while ago.
It reminded me of a movie.
A movie?
Love Actually.
The story where the guy likes his best friend's wife.
You sure that's not Love and War?
In the movie's ending, the guy ends up confessing his feelings in a sketchbook.
That became it's most famous scene.
What's your ending going to be?
Don't know.
Because mine's not a movie.
It's a documentary.
["Christmas Tree" by V playing]
♪ In this moment ♪
♪ I see you ♪
♪ It always comes around as I believed ♪
♪ When the rain stops ♪
♪ You shine on me ♪
♪ Your light's the only thing That keeps the cold out ♪
[Ho] See, that's what the media does.
It attracts unnecessary attention as a consequence.
[man] How have you been?
[Ji-ung] By the way, why don't you have any friends?
Do you actually think we're in the same situation?
Just so you know, Sol-i's not yours anymore.
[Ung] What kind of person do I come off as?
Do I look lost and aimless?
[Yeon-su] That's what the past does to you.
It causes you to make the same mistakes.
[Ung] You seemed so desperate to break up with me.