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They said Eun Ae is okay. She'll be discharged tomorrow so just bring her things.
I'll call you tomorrow. Okay.
Not the dad, but the uncle?
Yeah, her guardian is her uncle.
Then, he's a bachelor?
I apologize, but this bachelor already has an owner. Sorry.
Ah, I should just go and wash up. Oh, towel...
But, why is the uncle raising his niece?
His sister and brother-in-law died in an accident, so he's raising her by himself.
So the child is an orphan.
That's right. Although the uncle is her guardian, she's an orphan without a mother or a father.
Poor thing. It will be a label that will follow her forever.
It's too bad.
You're an orphan! Stupid.< Year 1992 >
What did you say? Try saying that again!
Hey, Cha Jeong Han, you are an orphan!
Why am I an orphan?! I have a grandmother, uncle, and aunt.
-I have them all!-They're just relatives.
If you don't have a mom or dad, you're an orphan, idiot!
What? You little—
Cha Jeong Han, you're an orphan! You are!
What are you saying?
Hey! What are you guys doing?
- You're an orphan!- Let go! Let go!
Stop it!
Noona, those kids—
- I told you not to fight!- Why are you hitting me?
Those jerks did wrong!
- Ah, idiot.- Let's go.
Grandmother and aunt are raising us.
I told you not to do anything to make them worry!
I said to hold it in and not cause trouble!
Stop crying! Put a smile on as you go back home.
Ahjussi, please don't tell my grandmother.
Don't worry.
I'll take your picture, so come and visit!
I didn't want to give Eun Ae the same world I lived in.
Gift
I heard Eun Ae's fever went down. It's a relief it didn't end up becoming pneumonia.
Yeah, after getting discharged and coming home, she's playing well.
And she's eating well, too.
But... that looks good on you.
Then again, you look good in everything.
No, it's because you chose it well.
- You have good taste. - Seriously!
That's enough. Stop it, stop it.
I didn't tell you to come so I could watch you two being mushy.
You gave me red ginseng the first time, but you came empty-handed today.
Are you saying you felt hurt by me? Is that it?
Ah, no, I'm not. I was coming straight from home.
Dad, Jeong Han isn't that kind of person.
Let's say that's the case.
Jeong Han, I'm sure you heard,
but because I judged the situation wrong all this time,
I caused Ye Seul a little bit of hardship.
So, are you guys dating?
Yes...
But, there's nothing you have to worry about.
Dad, we'll take care of our own business. I'd like you not to be so concerned from now on.
Ah, fine.
In some ways, a bachelor is better than a widower with kids.
So it won't be hard on Ye Seul.
Father, I have Eun Ae.
She isn't your child, she's a niece.
- Aren't you going to send her away once she gets big enough? - Pardon?
No.. Eun Ae is like a child to me.
There's a big difference between being like a child and being a child.
Even legally you're not a dad but an uncle. A relative.
Do you think everyone who wants to be a parent can be a parent?
Ah, doesn't she have a large inheritance coming in the future?
Was it 30 million?
Is that why you're doing this?
Dad!
Ah! You scared me.
Just let it go in one ear and out the other. You're not going to adopt Eun Ae, so don't let it get to you.
No.
When Eun Ae was in the hospital, I thought about adopting her.
I know because I lived it.
As Eun Ae is growing up,
what it's like to be hurt for no reason.
So, you're really going to adopt Eun Ae?
I don't know. From hearing what Father said,
I feel like people won't think my motives are pure.
But to just live like this, I feel bad for Eun Ae.
How about holding off for now?
Would a real parent care what other people think?
You might be able to copy something, but it's hard to be the real thing.
And there will be things you'll have to give up.
Until you're certain you can be a real parent,
how about just waiting until then?
Do you think so?
But, how can you know so much when you're younger than me and have never been a parent before?
Do you have to be old or experience it to know?
Since you've never been the one to be cautious,
I know that you shouldn't be allowed to make rash decisions.
Hey, why do you think I'm not cautious? I'm Cautious Cha.
Cautious Cha, didn't you go and propose marriage to Ye Seul out of nowhere?
Hey, that was because—
Why are you bringing up something that's in the past?
Why don't you bring it up next year as well?
What do these women want now?
Purchase party favors? What is this now?
There's still several months until the children turn one.
Why are we already talking about party favors for their first birthday parties?
Wow... I reserved the place for Yoon Ji's first birthday party when she turned 100 days old.
These days, moms are very competitive about places that have good food, is easy to access, and popular.
I'm thinking of reserving my second's first birthday party location now.
The first birthday for a baby that isn't even born yet?
If you reserve in advance, you get a great discount.
Unnie, you should use the place where I had Yoon Ji's party for your second. There are rumors it's booked until next year.
In the end, this just means that that place is the best in the area, doesn't it?
But that place, are you sure they serve snow crabs?
- I heard that they only serve red snow crabs. - Really?
Ah, I better look into it.
That place is only popular with all the moms because of their steamed snow crab.
I will turn the food table upside down if the crab legs look thin!
Eun Ae's Uncle, look into Yoon Ji's place, too.
Oh, I guess I should.
But it's probably fully reserved. It will be hard unless someone cancels.
Well, I should try going there for now.
Then if I decide the location for the first birthday party, am I done?
Done? That's just the start of it.
The first birthday table spread and doljabi (object grab from a selection of items, i.e., money, notebook, food) is basic.
You should decide on what she'll wear at her party first.
Decide if you're going to go with a hanbok (Korean traditional dress) or a dress and look into renting.
Also, you need to take pictures, so look for a photographer and come up with a concept for the shoot.
And, you'll want a video of her growing up and a photo table, too,
so if you prepare it now, it makes it easier.
How about buying the party favors in advance?
These days, they say it's popular to put the child's picture on a tumbler or a cup.
Oh, yeah, you know you have to prepare an event present for the guests, right?
An event present?
Wow, the preparations are no joke.
But why don't I see Ms. Jo here?
The art academies that are located within 1 km radius of our apartment
are mostly those that cater to preparatory examinations.
It should say that in that document.
However...
No, next page. The next page.
However,
over 38% of the kids in our neighborhood are between the ages of 0 and 10.
In light of that, we lack art academies that cater to preschoolers or elementary school kids.
Then, what should be Mirae Art Academy's aim in its survival strategy?
It should be the result of your performance assessment
according to the preschoolers and the lower-grade elementary schoolers.
W-wait a minute.
Why did you look into this?
I heard the rumors that you were thinking about selling the academy and becoming a teacher instead.
And I heard another rumor
that you're still undecided about the teaching job due to the terms that you aren't happy with.
You've heard the rumor, right?
My ability to gather information and my business sense have already been recognized by our community.
What do you think? Do you want to try saving this academy me?
Pardon?
But I know that you weren't an art major, so how are you considering—
This is the era of consulting. You run the classes,
and I will counsel the parents, take care of the students, and do all the PR work.
So, you're thinking of continuing with the academy?
Yeah. Actually, I've been fond of it for so long, it was hard for me to close it down.
And no one has offered to take it over either.
I'm thinking of trying with Ha Eun's mom.
Omo! Beom Soo Unni and Yoon Ji are going to register for classes as well.
Beom Soo Unni and Yoon Ji?
You're on speaking terms with those women?
Oh, earlier...
Ha Eun's mom said she was with them, so I ate with them.
But, don't get too close.
You know how out of hand and pushy those women are.
They're very different from you.
I'm a married woman, too.
Ah, did you find a place for Eun Ae's first birthday party?
No. I don't think it will be easy to find a good place.
Decent places seem to be reserved already.
I wish I could help.
But I had Hoon Goo's first birthday party very simply at home, so I don't know much about those places.
It's okay. It will probably turn out okay.
Eun Ae was sick, too.
I feel sorry for her and feel bad.
I want to have the best party for her just like the other mothers do.
Yoon Ji's mom! Don't be like that. A good thing is a good thing, so let's just do it at the same time!
That's just ridiculous.
Ah, really.
- What's so ridiculous? - The place that I reserved for Yoon Ji's first birthday party,
I went to check on whether they serve snow crabs or red snow crabs, and this Detective Ahjussi said
that he wants to have Eun Ae's party on the same day, at the same time right next to ours! How ridiculous is that?
I got a call that the time slot was available because someone canceled. What else could I do?
But if you have it on the same day, at the same time, our guests will get split up!
And the gift money will be split up as well! Still, are you saying that it doesn't matter?
That would matter.
That's true. Our bottoms could fall out if we have to attend two parties at once.
Then...let's have it together. We can pay for the party half and half.
What? How can you do the first birthday party together? It doesn't make sense for there to be two stars at the party!
Why not? There are joint weddings, so you could have a joint birthday party, too.
It'll be more comfortable for us, too.
Then you do it with Beom Soo!
You know that Beom Soo's party is going to be held near my family's home.
And for Chan Yool's birthday, his whole family is going away on vacation.
Us, too. We're going to have dinner with just the family and that'll be it.
It's meaningful for community members to do something like this together.
And the birthday presents, we can give equally as a community.
To be honest, wouldn't it better than having both parties turn out not so festive
because of the guests splitting up between parties being held at the same time, same place?
Ah, of course.
And to add, parties are best when it's crowded with people. Yoon Ji's mom,
you know that I'm not trying to just put Eun Ae's spoon on top of the table spread you've prepared all on your own.
I will take care of everything that has to get done from now on!
You said that you weren't able to get an MC for the party, right? Then Eun Ae's uncle can find one!
Really? Then I will find an MC.
What was Eun Ae's mom doing all this time not preparing for her kid's first birthday party?
What did you just say?
What? If you're mom, it's something you have to do!
Yoon Ji's mom! Eun Ae's uncle, she's—
The more you talk... Do you think you can just say whatever you want?
Who do you think you are to say such things about our Eun Ae?
Such things? What did I do wrong?
- Yoon Ji's mom! Eun Ae's uncle, don't get upset. - Never mind!
I don't want to throw a joint party with a ridiculous person like you either,
so forget about it! For our Eun Ae,
I will throw her a very fancy party!
Eun Ae's uncle!
Why is he getting so worked up? Go ahead and try! Does he think it's that easy?
Then we'll just do that and— Omo, omo! Where are you going, Detective Cha?
What's going on?
Seriously. She's not even old enough! Who does she think she is to mess with our Eun Ae?
What did I tell you?
Those women go around as a so-called community and get pushy and out of hand!
Since it has to do with her kid, I'm sure she's overly sensitive. It's possible since she's a mom.
Then are you saying that... Yoon Ji's mom is right?
What I mean is... not to let it get to you.
But...won't it be too hard to find another place to have her first birthday party?
I know that the place Yoon Ji's mom reserved is the best place to have a party in this area.
How about making up with Yoon Ji's mom?
You wanted to have Eun Ae's first birthday party at a nice place.
If it's too difficult for you, do you want me to speak to Yoon Ji's mom?
Why should you? Don't do it.
I will take care of our Eun Ae's first birthday party myself.
I'm sure that's not the only good place to throw a party.
So I can make a decision after the taste-test this evening? Okay. Thank you.
See? Why isn't there another place? I found one.
But that place is crowded and in downtown. Don't you think it'll be too far?
If it's in downtown, it'll be fancier and nicer! It's fine.
This place serves steamed snow crabs, too. I'm going to sign the contract right after the taste-test.
Should I ask Ye Seul to come with me to taste-taste? She really likes steamed snow crabs, too.
You said you had no time because of Eun Ae's birthday party preparations. But you're going on a date with that as an excuse?
No, I'm not. It's not because I want to go on a date.
It's because women know better when it comes to food.
Yes, Ye Seul, it's just that
I might have found a place to have Eun Ae's party. Do you want to come? We do have to go into downtown, though.
Ah, you have a meeting with the parents?
I-I got it. No, no. Work hard.
You've been rejected.
Anyway, did you look into her growing up video?
Oh that. If you send in her photos and videos, they will make one with the music in the background.
If not, you can download the app and make it yourself.
Then you take on that responsibility and make that video before her birthday.
It's not a big deal to make one, but we don't have a lot of videos or photos of Eun Ae.
If you look in my sister's keepsake box, there should be ultrasound pictures
and all the photos taken after she was born.
I don't think that'll be enough. We can just keep taking pictures from now on whenever we have the time.
Okay. Then... let's go pick out an outfit she'll wear on her birthday.
Okay, let's do that.
What's with you? You've always tried to weasel yourself out of doing things.
But you're agreeing to do everything you can for her birthday party.
You... decided to be good, is that it?
Yes. It's Eun Ae's first birthday party, so if I leave it all up to you, how difficult and burdensome would it be?
For Eun Ae's sake, I've decided to give my time and energy.
This mouth! Mouth! Mouth! Mouth! Watch it.
♫ I've waited for a long time ♫
♫ For the only love I know ♫
♫ My last love that has found its way to me ♫
♫ You're my last love and it's like a dream ♫
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Yes, Ye Seul. I'm sorry to bother you at work. Is it okay to talk for a second?
Right now, we came to pick out her birthday outfit,
but I'd like you to choose whether the hanbok is better or the dress is.
I just sent you the photos.
- Oh, the hanbok is prettier! - Ah,
then I should go with the hanbok.
But... where are you? I hear music.
Oh, it's one of the parents' cell phone ring tones.
Okay. Do you work.
Yeah, okay.
He didn't find out? You lied?
Yes. I think he doesn't know.
Yoon Ji's mom, how can you jump like that and step on the remote? I thought he was going to find out!
I couldn't help it. I got excited, and my body wouldn't stay still.
But, can you be here like this when Detective Ahjussi is looking into other places?
That place is just expensive since it's in downtown,
and you can't find parking, so it's unpopular with the moms.
That's why I told you to call him, Yoon Ji's mom.
Please Yoon Ji's mom. I'm asking you.
It's probably really hard for a man to prepare for the first birthday party all by himself,
and I can't help him right now because of my academy.
To be honest, if I had known this is the reason we're here, I wouldn't have come.
I only came out because I thought you wanted to have a meeting by ourselves and leave the kids to our husbands.
You're the one who had the most fun until your bottom nearly fell out. What are you saying?
Also, it's true that you did say something wrong towards Eun Ae's uncle.
Even if for Hoon Goo's mom's sake, have a joint first birthday party with Eun Ae.
Fine! But, I can drink a bit today, right?
Of course!
Yay! Then since all the problems have been solved,
let's have fun until our bottoms fall out!
Nice!
- Let's go! - ♫ Please stay with me ♫
♫ I only want you to hold my dreams ♫
Ye Seul
Wow, all the noonims are having fun today!
Ye Seul noonim seems to have forgotten to press 'end call'.
Ah, I think she was trying to help out for you and Eun Ae's sake.
Just pretend you don't know anything and make up with Yoon Ji's mom.
So right now, she's going to drink, too, huh?
Why? Is that a problem?
Ye Seul can't drink that much.
Ah, Ye Seul isn't answering.
She's not a kid. What does it matter?
It's because nothing good comes out of her being friends with those women, that's why!
If others heard, they'd think you were an overprotective parent who's worried about his kid hanging out with bad friends.
Hyungnim, stop going overboard. Stop it.
Cheers!
That's it! Don't leave even a drop behind!
Have enough for me as well until your bottoms fall out. No one is allowed to refuse today!
Of course.
I told my husband not to look for me even if Yoon Ji cries today.
Me too. I stopped breast-feeding just so I can do this. I'm going to go all out like crazy today!
Oh! How long has it been since I've been out at night without the kids?!
Should I check? What's this?
There are five missed called from Detective Cha!
- Jeong Han did? - He even sent me texts. Please don't let Ye Seul drink.
You can't let her drink soju. If she gets drunk, you won't get off easy.
What is this? Is he threatening us right now and saying that he won't let us get off easy?
How beautifully over-protective...
I wish someone would be protective of me, too.
But...I don't think we've ever introduced ourselves.
Introduce ourselves?
Yes. Ha Eun's mom, Beom Soo's mom, Yoon Ji's mom is how we know each other. We don't know each other's real names.
To be honest, full-time moms don't get a chance to use our own names.
Since we just go by daughter-in-law, mom, or wife.
That's true. Sometimes when my friends call out, "Bo Mi!"
I don't even realize they're calling for me and I look away. Ah, now that I think about it, it makes me really sad.
Then today, should we call each other by our real names?
I am Han Ye Seul.
It makes me feel a bit shy, but I'm Kang Yoon Sook.
- I'm Kim Bo Mi. - I'm Jo Ji Yeong. Then, Ye Seul, Yoon Sook unnie, and Bo Mi,
should we just go all out tonight?
Yes, let's! Once I drink this in one shot, I'll give a round of so-mek (soju and beer combo)!
Wow, Ye Sul unnie, unlike how you look, you know how to have fun!
Cheers!
Singing Practice Room (karaoke)
Oh, I'm sorry!
Now, cheers. One shot.
- One shot.- One shot!
H-Hello? I'm sorry.
I don't think I'll be able to come by to taste-test for the first birthday party.
I'll call you again. Yes.
I'm really, really thankful.
I've made a lot of mistakes in the past,
and I've done of lot of bullying, too,
but even then, you are all drinking with me.
To be honest, I've relied on the mom community more than my husband.
Of course.
Our relationship isn't just an ordinary one. We're like family.
We know that you only did that because of your difficult circumstances.
Your husband will find a job soon.
That's right. Unnie, cheer up!
Thanks, Bo Mi. Thanks, Unnie.
I'm the one who worries daily.
I wonder if I'll be able to give birth to my second without any problems.
What if the baby's not healthy because of my age?
I even have dreams these days.
Unnie, they say that you can have your second child even at fifty!
Also, if your bottom really falls out while having your second,
we will take turns babysitting.
Just hearing that makes me feel grateful.
Bo Mi, what do you need? I'll do everything for you.
Never mind. No one can comfort my distress.
Distress my butt.
At your young age, what do you have to be so upset about that you whine constantly?
Woah. Unnie, what did you just say?
What are you so surprised about that you're staring at me like a deer in headlights?
Even if you look at me that way, you're not cute at all!
You, no matter how young you pretend to me, you're still an ahjumma.
You'll soon get all wrinkled. Like this unnie.
Omo! She does act up when she drinks!
Yes, I do indeed!
But unnies, I think you need some injections (botox) in your faces!
- Omo, stop drinking. This won't do.- Let go!
Who do you (informally) think you are, always telling people what to do?
Why don't you run along and just wedge yourself into a corner somewhere—
I told you not to get her drunk.
I told you that you won't get off easy! Seriously.
Ye Seul, let's go. Come on. Aigoo.
- Let go!- What is this?
So when he said that we won't get off easy, he meant that she wouldn't leave us alone once she gets drunk?
She's totally goes nuts.
How ridiculous...
That made me sober up right away!
Let me down. I told you I can walk.
Stop being so protective.
I got it.
Even if you do this, you're not that cool.
You think you're handsome, right?
You have a look that people get tired of after a while.
I know, I know.
You told me this 14 years ago during MT (membership training/college trip) when you got drunk.
So what? I can't say it again?
After being apart, we met each other again,
so can't I say that kind of thing to you again?
You don't like it?
You can say things like that to me as much as you want,
but it worries me because other people will misunderstand you.
Don't worry.
Do you know what I did today?
I totally resolved Eun Ae's first birthday party problems!
So you don't need to worry about anything.
Bo Mi will take care of everything herself
and throw the best first birthday party! Don't worry about anything.
Okay, thanks.
Our Ye Seul worked really hard.
Oh, you're heavy.
Come on.
I'm sorry.
I don't usually drink that much, but I was in such a good mood yesterday, so...
Hoon Goo's mom, you'll cause huge problems if you drink!
Especially, in front of students' parents, you should never drink, understand?
- Yes. - You seemed like someone who couldn't even kill an insect since you're normally so well behaved.
Why don't you let it out day to day? That happened because you keep all of your feelings pent up too much.
You like her still?
I guess you haven't acted out drunk to Eun Ae's uncle yet.
Things like this happens to people in life.
She's even apologized, so please let it go.
I'm really sorry.
We can't let it go just like that.
Up until yesterday, I was going to share Yoon Ji's photo table with Eun Ae,
but now, that'll be tough. I'm going to use 2/3 of the table for Yoon Ji's photos.
You have nothing to say, right?
Do that then.
- I'm sorry, Jeong Han. Because of me...- It's okay.
I'm just glad that Eun Ae gets to have her party at the best place.
Yes, hello?
Who did you say you are?
I only just heard...
about Min Joo... How could that happen...?
When Min Joo was almost due, she came to see me.
Hello. You want to take some pictures?
Ahjussi, have you been well?
It's me, Min Joo. The granddaughter of the house with the green door.
M-Min Joo?
Oh, you are Min Joo!
Your smile and your eyes are just like when you were little!
What brought you here? I thought no one would come since it's almost closing time.
Just because. Now that I'm pregnant,
I've been thinking about the past, so I came by.
Your studio and the Chinese restaurant next door are still here.
Of course.
- It's changed a lot since, right? - Yes.
You still have that picture of Jeong Han and me?
That day, Min Joo
asked me to take photos of her child's first birthday party when she's born.
She wanted it to hang next to the picture of you two.
Eun Ae,
your mom already prepared for your first birthday party before she left.
- Look, look here, Eun Ae. Oh, so cute! - Peekaboo!
You laugh so well!
- She looks just like you, Jeong Han. - Really?
Yeah, the two of you look like father and daughter like that.
- Now, one more! Peekaboo! - Look here!
So Eun Ae's video is ready, and...
Hey, are you all ready?
Oh, yes.
But, we didn't need to take her photo.
This painting here looks more real than the photo.
Noonim, your skills are quite impressive.
Don't say that. I've caused some problems, so I worked especially hard on it.
What are you saying? Thank you.
We're here!
Hello!
Aigoo, so pretty.
We came like this with our bottoms nearly falling out since it's our president's daughter's first birthday party.
It's the first time I've been to a first birthday party at a Chinese restaurant.
It's nice. All first birthday parties are pretty much the same,
but this is kind of different and elegant, don't you think?
Well, that's true. Why did you give our Yoon Ji so much for her money gift?
I wasn't going to come, but then I felt so burdened, I just had to.
Aish.
It's good you came. Go on and sit down.
Sunbaenim! We're here!
Hello.
Eun Ae, happy birthday!
Hi!
Oh, you came?
Now, we'll begin our Eun Ae's
doljabi!
What will our Eun Ae grab?
Ah, really.
Wow, Sunbaenim, you're really...
Grab it! Grab it! Eun Ae, we practiced it yesterday!
Which one?
- Du-gu-du-gu-du-gu (drum roll) - Eun Ae, grab that one! That one!
Oh! Wow!
Wow!
That's amazing!
That's something!
Wow!
Thank you so much everyone for coming and for coming this far.
This is where my grandmother invited and treated our neighbors to jajangmyeon
for both my sister's and my first birthday parties.
So in this place where history began for us,
I decided to have Eun Ae's first birthday party.
I hope everyone will be understanding!
Of course!
Thank you!
Congratulations on your first birthday, Eun Ae.
♫ When I wake up in the morning ♫ - Omo! So cute!
♫ I say "hello" ♫
♫ No matter how far away you are ♫
♫ I always think about you ♫ - Ah, that nipple!
♫ While I rub my sleepy eyes ♫
♫ I will write you a letter ♫
♫ Just like your expression in the photo I see ♫
♫ I hope every day is beautiful ♫
♫ Even when the cold wind blows ♫
♫ And makes me shrug my shoulders ♫
♫ When I think about you ♫
♫ I can be strong ♫
♫ To the people I miss ♫ - Let's eat!
My daughter, Eun Ae, it's been a hundred days since you came to me.
Thank you so much for coming into my life.
You know that you're a gift to me and dad, right?
You see, Dad and I
live each day with the feeling of unwrapping a present.
"What kind of expression will Eun Ae have on her face today?"
"How will Eun Ae make me smile today? "
Just a second.
Hello? Hey, bastard. Are you really an uncle?
Do you know when your niece was born? How could you still not come to see her?!
What? A stakeout? Bastard. Are you protecting the whole country by yourself?!
Shut up. Hang up!
Sorry, Eun Ae. The person who just called was someone who calls himself your uncle,
but you haven't seen him yet, right?
In a word, he's my other self.
By chance, I'm sure it won't happen,
even if your dad and I are no longer around, you don't ever need to be scared or be discouraged.
You just need to go to this uncle.
He'll protect you till the end.
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