Flower Boy Next Door
[Ways to reduce maintenance fees.]
Cut down the heating and water usage as much as possible.
If you pour hot water into a bottle and wrap it up in a towel
it stays warm for a very long time.
Don't just throw away the water even if the water gets cold.
Instead, use it to brush your teeth, wash your face and to do the laundry.
Don't use the water by having it run from the faucet, pour it in a bucket to use.
Instead of using the washer, hand washing saves on water and electricity.
Ah... don't use the electric kettle to boil the water, boil it on the stove top.
Don't just throw away the used water, but use it to flush urine down the toilet.
And always unplug any electronics that aren't in use.
Electric kettles and electric blankets...
Anything that gives off heat uses lots of electricity, resulting in high bills.
Rice cookers are only used to make the rice, but not to keep the rice warm.
Reduce the use of a boiler to heat the house, keep your coat on to keep warm.
Search the house to make sure that there's no drafty air blowing into the house.
Blocking those drafty spots will also be of huge help.
So warm...
I... have a favor to ask.
Can you act as the representative at the demonstration for me today?
Please let me know by this afternoon.
What?
What the heck is this?
She's asking me to do that again?
Not even flush after peeing?
Ugh... I can't live like that. That's disgusting.
Is that the only thing that jumps out at you?
Yeah. What else am I supposed to see?
Poverty is something people want to hide.
Something negative like that is something people want to hide.
But...
She's so clear.
You're a weirdo.
When I first came to see you, you asked... "Are you... a clear person?"
I thought I was being interviewed for some government job or something.
You certainly like things that are clear.
Who...
Hello. My name is Watanabe Ryu.
I just moved into this building.
I hope we can become friendly neighbors.
Blackie... you're okay!
He's...
pointing at his eyes?
He can... see me with...
He means he saw me!
So this is what I was feeling last night.
Second apartment on the fourth floor, I've got you!
You just wait right there.
Just wait...
What to do! What to do!
What to do... what to do!
What to do!
Who the heck is he?
If you're Japanese... do you not speak Korean?
What is this?
Do you not... speak Korean?
If that's how he's dressed on moving day, then how is he normally dressed?
Why are all these pretty boys showing up in this neighborhood and pissing me off?
Why is this so hard? Is this what Japanese breads taste like?
What is this?
Rapunzel?
Why are you going after my character?
You just work on drawing the background.
But I feel like I've seen this woman before somewhere...
He pointed...
Pointed to his eyes...
What to do! The eyes...
I've totally got you, second apartment on the fourth floor.
Apartment 401...
Apartment 402, is it?
[Leave me alone... please!]
Miss Dok Mi...
What is it that you hate the most?
The sound of someone knocking on the door.
The sound of the telephone ringing.
The sound of an intercom buzzing.
The sound of someone calling out my name.
Why do you hate those things?
Because it means I have to face someone.
But you can't go through life without having to face people.
When did you start hating to have to face people?
Did it start after that incident?
You'e going to ignore me?
If the doorbell won't work, then I'll break out my fists.
Open the door!
I said, open the door!
Seriously...
I know that you're in there!
Open the door, pervert!
Open the door!
If you're going to act like that, I'm going to report you to the police!
Hurry up and open the door!
Go Dok Mi, who habitually peeped into other people's homes has been arrested.
I said, open the door!
Open! Open!
I said, open the door!
Hurry up and open the door.
Hey!
I said, open the door!
Who is that out there dressed up in that fashion?
It's Enrique!
Hey, why would Enrique come... huh?
Hey!
- It is Enrique. - This is unbelievable.
Something like that... needs to be recorded.
What is he doing in front of Apartment 402?
What's wrong with him? Did he eat bad food?
- Hello. - Hello.
You don't think... Apartment 402 is Enrique's girl, do you?
Awesome... totally awesome.
Do you by any chance know the man that lives here?
"Man"?
Yes!
"Man"?
So without even knowing who lives there
you're pounding and beating on the door like that?
The man person that lives here has been peeping into my house since last night.
It's a woman.
It's a woman that lives in that apartment.
Wait... what is it, huh? What's going on here?
What's with all the noise?
Okay, fine. Whether it's a man or a woman in there isn't what's important here.
Since last night until this morning...
she kept peeping into my house!
Peep... peep into your place?
Yes! That's right, Mister!
So what happened was...
My spine...
My back kept...
- Getting all tingly... - Getting all tingly?
- And my head kept... fizzing... - Fizzing?
- Yeah! And also... - And also?
- How should I put this... this feeling... - You felt something?
Yeah! Yeah! I kept feeling it...
I really kept feeling it since last night!
And even now, that feeling... I'm still feeling it!
You dirty scoundrel!
I'm glad I caught you.
I'm glad I caught you, you perverted scoundrel!
What? What are you doing?
What's going on out here?
Ma'am... don't worry about a thing.
This is my duty as the chief security guard.
You scoundrel...
Don't you know that I have a special forces training?
I used to guard the 38th parallel, you scoundrel!
What are you wearing under there? You're wearing nothing, aren't you?
Where do you think you're coming into wearing nothing but that trench coat? Huh?
He doesn't seem like a pervert.
Let go of me!
Hang on a minute!
- I don't think he's a pervert or anything... - Let's not get involved in this.
Maybe you're right.
You're being arrested for lewd behavior.
Listen, you scoundrel... you've been caught by the wrong guy today.
Do you know how quiet that young lady is?
I don't even dare to ring her doorbell, you scoundrel. So how dare you barge?
You have no idea what you're talking about!
Let go of me!
Blackie... are you okay?
Hippo!
- Hippo... Hippo! - Hey, hey!
- That old lady... - Young lady, don't worry about a thing!
I'm going to hand him over to the police, so don't worry about a thing, okay?
You're going to get arrested immediately for indecent exposure and lewd behavior.
Mister, just let him go. The guy really is here because of me.
It's true. I'm the one who did wrong.
For now... I'll take care of the situation.
Why don't you just go back inside?
Also, I'll take over the representative duties later on as well, so no need to come out.
Understood?
- What did she say? - What did she say? She say he's a pervert?
What she said isn't what's important.
- Mister... - Yeah?
What did she say?
- What did she... - So the thing is...
This is all a misunderstanding from the buildings having been built too close.
Mister, why don't you let go of him now? And you can calm down too... calm down.
This isn't a big deal, so let's break it up now. Break it up.
- Break it up! - Okay, okay. Break it up. Let's break it up!
Let's break it up. He just said it's all a misunderstanding.
No, it's not! It's not a misunderstanding!
[Neighborhood association bulletin]
Do you really think she was peeping in on Enrique?
So women peep in on attractive men too? They're peeping toms too!
Hey, what are you talking about? Peep in on what?
There's nothing about him to even peep on.
I'm positive one of them peeped on the other.
The way I see it, I think that fuddy duddy of a woman was the peeper.
Otherwise, why couldn't she just shout, "You perverted jerk!" at him then?
All she does instead is mumble to herself.
It's because she's kind.
Because she's pure and clear.
Oh my!
What is this that I'm sensing?
There's something... a person can never hide.
The woman in Apartment 402...
The glint in her eye... and the way she speaks...
The way she looks from the front, and the way she looks from behind...
She's just very kind.
Woman in Apartment 402?
Bachelor Number one expresses his interest for the woman in 402.
Is that your way of expressing affection?
You little brat...
So you're a girl?
How sneaky.
This is fun.
At least my life in Korea won't be boring.
[Dok Mi...]
[I could only deposit a portion of your fee due to some things at the office.]
[Fighting!]
It's not as if my fee's even that much... you're divvying it up in parts again?
Then what does this make? Portion fee of a portion?
[Sure. Fighting.]
[I will be back soon.]
Who in the world is that guy?
This is the security office.
Today's demonstration is extremely important, and I need everyone's attendance.
I hope to see everyone in attendance.
I request everyone's cooperation.
[Shopping list]
I don't want to go out.
I don't like things being delivered either.
There's a woman who lives with a wall surrounding her against the world.
She is happiest when she is alone in a room all by herself.
Then one day...
Through her next door neighbor, she learns to venture out to the world.
That's what it's about.
That's not right!
That simply can't be what it's all about!
She needs to be pulled back out into the world through the strength of his love!
Full of love!
Love of miracle!
When did you prepare all this?
You even have the ending figured out... you must've worked on this for a while.
Yes.
I started working on this after I moved, so for little less than three years?
This is seriously so annoying.
I'm getting so annoyed.
But why can't that man confess his love for her?
Just... just have him confess his love for her!
Why not timidly express his love or her?
If he confesses his love for her... what do you think the girl would do?
She'd either jump to accept his confession, or cut all ties she has with the man.
That's why a timid confession of love cannot be respected...
And only love confessed with confidence can be respected in this world.
That's why this man isn't able to confess his love to her!
Because he's afraid of throwing the girl into a whirlwind of chaos.
Because he's afraid it would make things difficult for the woman!
I see...
Timid confession of love doesn't exist in this world.
So that's why I didn't get it.
Send me episode one...
and let me know when you can start sometime within this week.
The rate of tenants at Ocean Village has decreased by 43%.
This is how...
Miss! Are you okay?
- You should be more careful. - Watch your step.
I'm sorry... sorry.
I'd like to introduce our new neighbor who just moved into Apartment 403.
He just moved here from Japan.
- Wata... - Watanabe.
Hello. My name is Watanabe Ryu.
I came to learn the Korean cuisine.
- Please take good care of me. - Give him a round of applause.
Japan?
- You're from Japan! - Why?
During the time of the palace...
Palace?
Oh my...
Oh my... no... never mind.
- Palace? - Palace?
This is the third neighborhood association meeting already for this month.
We're all busy people in our own lives.
He's right.
We have to start putting together a webtoon series now.
The petition you signed last time was for the environment department.
But this petition is going to be handed directly to our Director.
You think any money we get from all this effort is for me?
How many times have I told you this is over a large amount of money.
How much money could a few drawings earn you anyways?
Ma'am... you just need to sign over here.
- Over here? - Yes.
Okay... now that everyone's signed the petition...
Let's all meet back out front once you gather your headbands and the picket signs.
- Our demonstration representative today is... - In place of Apartment 402...
I will be taking over the role.
But you told me yesterday you didn't want to do it anymore.
No, well...
All of a sudden, I'm feeling the urge to protest for our rights.
Compensate! Compensate!
That's right. Compensate. Compensate.
Okay... I'll see everyone out there.
I have something to say!
I'm teaching cooking lessons.
I hope to see many of you there.
Oh my... what kind of cooking? I want to learn too.
Japanese cooking, Spanish cooking, and Indian cooking.
Okay! I promise I'll come.
- Thank you. - Okay! Every Wednesday in Apartment 403...
He's going to give cooking lessons.
Japanese cooking, Indian cooking, and Spanish cooking.
Seriously!
Okay, let's all get out there.
These are your instruction sheets. Make sure to pick one up on your way out.
Take this one with you.
Thank you for all your hard work and effort.
Why don't we... go out there?
I'll... come down in a little bit.
Is that what you'd prefer?
As I said earlier... I'll take over the representative role today.
So all you'd need to do is just quietly attend the demonstration.
Then...
Please excuse me.
That woman is such a cheapskate.
She should at least pay you somthing if you're going to take over for her.
- What are you doing? She can hear you! - Whyt are you hitting me? How is that kind?
- You brat... do you ever think? - What?
What?
Why don't you just go around announcing it to the neighborhood?
What's wrong with you? It's not like I've said anything wrong.
Of course, it was wrong of you.
Hey... how hurt do you think she was hearing you say all that stuff?
Why are you getting so worked up?
Ma'am, I remembered. We met yesterday, right? In front of my brother's place?
No. Don't remember. Don't answer him, Go Dok Mi.
You're not going to answer me, are you?
Okay...
Is this 911? I think a dog's been hurt, but it's owner isn't home.
This is Ocean Village.
What now? What now?
I have all the evidence here.
911 dispatchers came to my brother's place yesterday and played this for us.
Asking whether we had a dog in the house or not.
I didn't know what they were talking about at first
but I figured it out once I saw you.
That's why...
I called 911 and asked for a copy of your recorded call.
Good for you... good for you.
It's not like you were trying to save a country or anything.
So why call and bother 911 dispatchers?
I know I crossed the line since it's not like I was saving a country or anything.
Right?
It's not me you were peeping on... but our Hippo you were peeping on, right?
Ah... I mean, our dog.
Huh?
Ma'am!
Can't you speak?
I'm not a Ma'am... I'm still only in my twenties!
Please just go away!
At least tell me that you're not a Ma'am, or tell me to go away or something!
The reason why I came here is because I wondered if maybe my behavior was a bit
too rash this morning. So I just wanted to come clarify that.
If you saw someone peeping on you with a pair of binoculars...
How do you think you'd feel then?
Don't ask me any questions, and just go on talking.
I miss my room.
Stop thinking about wanting to go back to your place
and give me some sort of an answer!
Do you... hear what I'm thinking?
Yeah... that's right.
When a person is talking to you, you look at them in the eye like that.
Anyways... I tend to get overly dramatic about things.
So I ran over to your place because I thought that you were a predator.
I'm serious. I had no idea that it was you.
I understand.
But... why did you think that I was a man?
Hang on a second... but why did I think that you were a man?
Even at a quick glimpse, you're definitely a woman.
Well, anyways... I think I overreacted a bit this morning.
You understand what I'm saying here, right?
One nod is plenty.
Ma'am...
Ma'am, are you cold? Your nose is totally beet red.
You look like you can pull Santa's sleigh.
Wow... it's totally red.
You must be really cold. Should we go inside to continue our talk?
Okay! Let's go in!
She totally took off on me.
Goal in!
Which position is the only unique position in any singular soccer team?
Correct answer. The goal keeper.
You'd think that it'd be good since they're the only ones using their hands, right?
But actually, it's not a good thing.
They're always in a state of nervousness that someone may shoot a goal
and they have to protect the goal all by themselves.
So it's lonely... and mostly difficult.
You're the goal keeper.
I know that it's a very difficult position.
Stay strong.
Cheers!
It's not Blackie...
but his name is Hippo.
One nod is plenty.
That young thing dare to tease an older lady?
Why am I calling myself an old lady?
Seriously, that old lady... I can't believe she didn't say a single word.
But why do I feel like we had a full on conversation?
[Enrique makes an appearance!] [Adorable Enrique! He's so cute!]
[Enrique is in our office!]
It says that you're from Spain, but you speak Korean so well.
- Right? Aren't I really good? - Yes.
What is that...
Oh yeah! I learned through all the fables and phrases.
Even though you call it a lecture
wouldn't you say you're trying to promote your new game?
So... that question is...
You mean how is this a lecture
when in fact you think I'm just trying to sell my games?
If that's how you took it to sound, I guess.
In that case... want to follow me along to listen to my lectures?
I'm not going to promote my game at all.
I'm just trying to inspire people.
Next.. next question.
Can I ask you for another one of these? This is cold now.
[Enrique thinks he's all that.]
[Enrique's son that I saw on the plane looked like he was about five years old.]
[He's full of nothing but American dreams.]
Just who in the world is this Enrique... that they're all talking about?
[I want a lot of seafood in Enrique's special pasta, okay?]
Your love... is it Han Tae Joon?
Cupid's guess was right, wasn't it?
Why do you look so serious?
Wow... that serious expression doesn't suit you.
Sorry.
I hope she doesn't come tonight.
Ugh, it's cold!
[Will I see you tonight? It's been a whole year since I've seen you.]
[Apartment 402's rent.]
Thank you.
Ma'am... make sure to give me lots of fresh ones, okay?
Ma'am... ma'am! That one. The one to the right.
Come on... the other one's bigger.
And give me that other one too. What is that long thing?
Oh, and this one too.
I've searched everywhere and finally found him.
It didn't take that long to find him.
I heard it's been about three years since he moved in there.
It's so cold! Why don't you all have one?
- Thank you. - Here's one for you too.
Thank you so much for preparing that for us.
Watanabe! Watanabe!
Thank you.
- Here's some for you too. - Thank you.
I thought it was for me...
Yes, thank you.
Um... I'll... I'll be right down.
Take your time. Take your time.
Let's all rally together and get compensated for our efforts!
- Get compensated! - Get compensated!
Is your money all that matters, and does our not matter?
- No! - We matter too!
Wait... you're not being loud enough!
Instead of it being "Flower boy next door", it's going to become "Scandal next door"!
Look at him getting all excited!
- Compensate! - Compensate!
How shabby...
Is this really the place?
It's dark as night even during the day. Improve our living standards!
- Improve! - Improve!
Our homes are being neglected! Improve our standards!
-Improve! - Improve!
Stop trying to pad your pockets, and compensate!
Even rat holes have better accommodations. Why is our place kept so dark!
- That's not right! - Compensate!
Dok... Mi?
Go Dok Mi?
Dok Mi?
Go Dok Mi?
Dok Mi, it is you!
Oh my goodness! It is you!
You haven't changed a bit!
Why are you doing this to me?
Just because.
What are you doing here?
Do you... live here?
I guess... there's always a leak in every building.
I was thinking of renting a place here, and I can't have a leak.
But... it doesn't seem like there's a water leak...
What is a prospect's right?
Prospect's right... prospect...
Ah... so this is a tenant issue!
- Ma'am... nice to see you again. - Go Dok Mi... that man up there...
Go Dok Mi?
Your name is Go Dok Mi?
Dok Mi... who is this man?
I'm... her neighbor that's a part of this demonstration protest.
We used to be like enemies in the apartment battle
like Romeo and Juliet... but now we're friends.
What luck she always has...
Then... you live in this building?
Yes.
I...
Can you...
[That woman's mouth... is like a broken faucet in a mountain village]
Not a single drop comes out when it's needed...
But it's like a faulty faucet... that only works in the silence of a night.
All the words that she wasn't able to say at that moment...
comes pouring out after the moment passes.
Next time, I'll make sure to respond like this...
This is how I'm going to retort to the comments...
This, she always vows to herself.
That woman...
always speaks the most impressive lines when she's alone in her room.
Lady, you're awake!
You can see your place really clearly from here, right?
- Why am I here? - You fainted.
I think you need to get examined.
My brother is a doctor and he should be home soon.
I'm going to get going.
Come on, seriously...
Where do you think you're going without even a word of thanks?
I really appreciate... your help earlier.
Can you...
Lady, can you help me?
I'm about to start doing something really difficult...
and I'd like you to stay with me.
Flower Boy Next Door
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I know why you were peeping.
You like Tae Joon, don't you?
I ended your unrequited love, didn't I?
My unrequited love of ten years... is over.
What is this?
What are you two doing?
So this is why you casually... kicked me out?
And I came back way too soon, didn't I?
Lady... let's go away on a farewell trip!
I don't have much free time left.
I don't want to just stay at home being depressed over having let her go.
If you're afraid of people... try to embrace the world around you more.
Once you start doing that... you may start to feel more comfortable.
Until I go back to Spain...
I'm going to drag you around... and show you the world.