(Episode 119)
Mum.
Please don't get sick again.
I want to have you by my side for a long time.
It's sad enough that we had to live apart.
I don't know what I'd do if you were sick.
Don't worry.
If the Grim Reaper comes for me,
I'll kick it away.
Come to think of it, we've been through so much.
Right?
Yes, you're right.
I find it interesting...
that Mother took care of Mi So when she had our baby.
Somebody up there was on your side.
I want Mi So to stay with me when I have my baby.
I don't want to give Mum a hard time.
I'll go with you. Okay?
Since your mum held my daughter's hand last time,
I'd like to hold your hand for her.
She'll grab your hair when she gives birth.
I'll let her pull my hair out.
Here you go.
- You'll have to be prepared. - I will.
How do you think we can surprise our teacher?
Can't we just sing her a song?
No, that's what everyone does.
Then what should we do?
Should we make her the flowers we made yesterday?
Would that be okay?
You said Aunt liked it.
- Let's do that, Min Ho. - Okay.
Do you think she'd be surprised with that?
That's not all.
(Happy Birthday! We love you!)
(Happy Birthday!)
Teacher.
Thank you for being our teacher.
I love you!
Thank you, Bang Geul.
Teacher, you're beautiful.
You're the most beautiful person after my mum and aunt.
That means I'm very beautiful.
That makes me so happy. Thank you, Min Ho.
Please be our teacher when we're in second grade.
I don't want to say goodbye to you.
We might meet again, but there are many other good teachers.
We can see each other whenever we want.
Is it okay if I don't eat my kimchi at lunch?
You have to eat everything.
Mum told me...
that the best gift in the world...
is a heartfelt word.
My teacher is smiling brightly.
That makes me feel very good.
Please don't feel any burden and take it.
It's your birthday.
It's okay. I feel uncomfortable...
to even accept a cup of coffee nowadays.
This cake doesn't cost much.
I'm sure you saw the storage area at the school gate.
You aren't supposed to bring this all the way here.
Please don't bring any gifts from now on.
I'll just accept your hearts.
Don't you think this is becoming a cold world?
It's just becoming transparent.
I think it's a positive thing.
We should get going.
Have you been to the Exciting Playground website?
Yes.
What do you think about what Bang Geul's mum posted?
No job is more honourable than others.
How great would it be if everyone in the world could be happy?
I loved what she said.
I'm going to tell my daughters the same from now on.
The parents create a good environment...
on Exciting Playground and learn from each other.
Our children must be so happy.
You'll be at the committee meeting tonight, won't you?
Yes.
That's great news.
I was worried the characteristic of your blog might change.
I promised to work hard at part-time jobs.
That's why I have to tell you...
I might not be able babysit with you as much as I do now.
Don't worry.
More mums are willing to help after reading Mi So's post.
That's right. I changed my mind after reading that post, too.
Each person has different thoughts.
I'll try hard to find common ground with Yu Ra's mum.
I'm glad you said that.
Hello?
Yes, Cha Il Mok speaking.
A lecture?
Yes, okay. Bye.
Who was that?
It was the HQ of Daehan Motors.
They asked me to hold a lecture for their employees.
On what?
We're going to talk about the details in person.
Why would he waste his great talents?
Being a stay home dad is a novel idea.
Hi. Long time no see, my friend.
Congratulations!
- In 1, 2... - Raise your hand higher.
In 1, 2, 3.
Ms Cha bought this, so we were just taking a picture.
I'm sorry we used it during work hours.
What's that?
It's a selfie stick.
Hi.
It's been popular for a while now. How do you not know about it?
- What are you doing here? - Well...
I have something to tell you.
Is it about tonight's presentation?
I told you not to worry.
I was up all night preparing for it.
I'm sure I can persuade all the mums.
All right.
Thank you.
For what?
I've decided to do the lecture at Daehan Motors.
Why would you thank me for that?
You asked for a favour.
He has a big mouth.
I told him not to tell you.
I said yes because it's for a good purpose.
I'm supposed to share babysitting tips with the dads.
The company encourages them to take time off work to stay at home...
and train the men to work on chores and teach babysitting tips.
It's a great company.
My friend is very open.
I thought birds of a feather flock together.
How did you find such a friend?
Anyway, if someone like that is the head of a company,
it must have a very different environment.
Why can't he take time off work to babysit when I did?
I was forced to approve yours.
But with the plan for the on-site day care centre falling through,
I don't think it's possible.
More and more people are agreeing to the on-site day care centre.
Let's see.
Don't you know we've decided to go with the premium exhibition hall?
You're being harsh. Are you asking me to quit work?
Who asked you to quit?
Go and find a babysitter.
Do you think it makes sense for you to take time off for child care?
You're a man!
Can you breastfeed?
Come on.
Don't you get sick of saying that?
How could you say the exact same things you said to me?
Did you think everything at work would change...
just because Mr Oh was fired?
I think I'll have to hand in my resignation.
Stop saying that!
It's like you could write 200 resignations.
We need an innovative plan to change things.
Nothing is going to change.
What do you think we should do?
About the premium exhibition hall...
Do we have to go forth with it or not?
We have no choice because the bosses want it.
That would mean Mr Kim's idea...
of the on-site day care centre will get rejected.
Don't worry about it and go ahead with the project.
The marketing team has to survive.
What happened to Mr Choi?
The boss is adamant.
He's being harsh.
Mr Choi has no one else to watch the baby.
The company won't change all of a sudden.
You're right.
Let's go home. We have the committee meeting.
All right.
- Hi. - Hi.
Is this everyone?
We're still waiting for Yu Ra's and Sang Gu's mum.
I see.
- Hi. - Hi.
Have a seat.
Sit over here.
- All right. - Sorry, we're late.
I'm glad you're here.
I liked your post, Mi So.
- Thank you. - Let's work together.
Yes, let's work together.
Since everyone is here,
let's begin the meeting...
for the Exciting Playground committee.
All right.
Could you pass the handouts to everyone?
- Of course. Here you go. - He is our secretary.
- There. - Thanks.
Everybody take one.
If you take a look at it,
you'll know that there is something called the town enterprise of Seoul.
I'm thinking of applying the Exciting Playground for it.
If we get chosen,
we can get financial support.
That means we each can pay less.
- I didn't know about this. - Me, neither.
I've never heard about this.
Isn't the process complicated?
Yes, it is.
The government won't support just anyone.
We have to create a co-operative and a corporation first.
Then we'll be qualified to apply.
They support town communities.
What if we try to revive the local economy?
In which way?
For example, our children could hold plays once a month.
The elders in the neighbourhood...
could work on an hourly basis when they have time.
We'd also start programmes on recycling.
It'd be good to have something unique about Exciting Playground.
Did you see that?
This is my wife.
What do you think you're doing? Sit down.
I'm sorry.
- All right. - Are you out of your mind?
There will be numerous applicants.
It'll be advantageous to have a story.
Of course. We can solve the problem of child care...
while saving the economy.
That would be much better than just focusing on child care.
- Of course. - Oh, right.
My wife is preparing to become a principal.
Really?
- That's great. - I'm happy for you.
Goodness.
Look how amazing my wife is.
My wife said she'll be in charge of the Exciting Playground's PR.
When did I say that?
You said that. She has a lot of experience in PR and marketing.
Don't you think you're bragging a bit too much?
I know.
Let's bring our husbands next time.
All right.
As you know, it's more important how we do from now on.
We have to constantly study...
why we help out with child care and get training.
That's the least we can do to start a babysitting centre.
Good luck to us.
Good luck.
- Let's do this! - Let's do this!
Is this the meeting for the Exciting Playground?
Yes.
- Hi. - Hi.
Hi.
Let's give them a welcoming hand.
Welcome!
Honey.
Why did you bring that up?
Why not? It's not like I lied.
I'm tired.
- I'm hungry, Mum. - I hear you.
Have some of this, Eun Sol.
It's delicious.
Mum made a nice egg dish as well.
Here you go. Eat this with it.
- What's wrong? - Eun Sol.
- Yes? - Do you...
want a younger sister or brother?
Really? Can I have one?
Not yet.
But Mum wants to have a baby.
I'm curious what your dad thinks.
What do you think, Dad?
Well...
Of course I'd love to. Why would you even ask?
I would love that.
I'm so excited! I get a sibling!
The meat tastes especially delicious today.
- Wait, Honey. - What is it?
What's going on?
You waited so long to have Eun Sol.
I can see you've changed.
That's right.
What are you doing? Eun Sol will see us.
- Who cares? - Put me down.
What are you doing, Dad?
Eun Sol is here.
Hi, Eun Sol.
Eun Sol, there's a selfie stick in my study. Can you bring it?
Okay.
Gosh.
No, no. Get closer.
Eun Sol, come in front of me.
- There you go. Okay. - Wait a second.
In 1, 2, 3.
One more time.
- Here. - Thank you.
We've overcome a huge obstacle.
You're right. The shared babysitting centre is taken care of.
The on-site day care centre is the problem.
I thought it'd be easy once Mr Oh quit.
Me, too.
- Mum. - Yes, Bang Geul.
I've decided what to be when I grow up.
What do you want to be?
I'm going to be a children's book author.
I love the idea!
That fits you so well.
I threw my teacher a surprise birthday party today.
She was very happy about it.
I love doing that kind of thing.
So you're saying you want to write about it. Right?
Today, we have Kim Bang Geul, the famous children's book author...
- with us today. - Hi.
What kind of books would you like to write?
Stories about Min Ho and Eun Sol dating,
stories about Grandma taking care of us...
and stories about Mum and Dad having fights.
You can't do that. That would embarrass us.
Mum, embarrassing stories are the best.
Take a look at children's books.
Stories about dung and farts...
are the funniest.
What?
You're right.
I should go and write about your fights now.
No, don't do that Bang Geul!
We'll have to be careful in front of her from now on.
She'll need a studio to write.
Studios are very expensive.
Can we afford to pay for one?
Wait a second. Do authors need to train students?
Do they work alone?
Will she be able to pay her students with the money she makes?
Come on.
You make it seem like she'll publish a book tomorrow.
Just the thought of it...
makes me excited. Imagine.
Bang Geul's books will be all over the bookstores.
(New releases for children's books)
(Mum and Dad Had a Fight)
She really wrote about our fight.
Let's fight more often from now on.
What?
I'm so proud of our daughter.
Excuse me. Do you know who wrote this book?
It says Kim Bang Geul. That's my daughter!
My daughter wrote a book!
I really love it.
This is the joy children bring.
They let us imagine the unseen future...
and get excited about it.
You're right. All we have to do is try not to get greedy, right?
Right.
What are you going to do about the on-site day care centre?
I was happy for a second.
- Who could that be at this hour? - I don't know.
- Hi. - Come on in.
Is everything okay?
I need to ask Jae Min something.
Ask me?
This could be good for the both of us.
What?
Are you saying this is...
what the governor of Kyushu wears?
Yes.
Results showed that not many men in Kyushu...
help out with child care.
That's why they came up with this vest.
They're made to weigh 7.5kg like the 7th month of pregnancy.
It's a campaign for men to contribute to child care.
- That's right. - Where is the vest made?
I'd love to make one and have you wear it.
Why me?
I know the hardships you faced without wearing that vest.
I'd like to have Mr Kwon wear one.
Me, too.
I'm going to prepare a lecture with this video.
That's a good idea.
You'll have a strong visual effect.
It'd be great if we could have something similar.
Men would realistically understand that they have to help out.
That's right.
Why don't you use this?
It could be a great way to persuade your co-workers.
If people experience it for themselves,
people might agree to establishing the on-site day care centre.
Think about it.
Wait a second.
Hurry up and follow me.
I said I don't want to take singing classes.
It'll be good to make friends, too.
I'm very shy in front of strangers.
Let's do this.
Let's enjoy our lives. Come on.
Come on.
(Singing class)
Come on.
Should we sit here?
Have a seat.
Gosh.
I've never seen you before.
Well...
Yes, we...
Yes, this is our first time here.
What about you?
Have you been participating for a long time?
It's been a year.
Then you must be a good singer.
I'm not sure.
Do you play...
any instruments?
Would you like to hear me play?
Of course.
I thought you were shy.
I'm talking to you for him since you couldn't say a word.
Yes, right.
- Gosh. - Hi.
It's hard to report the orders without Ms Joo here.
You can give it to me.
There's going to be another reorganisation of employees.
There are so many problems because of Mr Oh.
Oh, no. Are we all getting fired?
They said there'd be reorganisation for every level.
Our team faces the most danger.
Mr Oh made our team...
and we were all demoted.
Why would you say that? You're making us nervous.
This is from work.
Kim Jae Min speaking.
Why would the president's secretary want to talk to me?
- Hi. - You can go right in.
Right now?
(President Room)