(Episode 16)
(Sweet pumpkin pecan pie)
(Gnocchi vongole)
The new recipe test is tomorrow.
(Gnocchi vongole)
This time, I put in more clams...
and less garlic.
I see.
It's good. I like the chewy texture,
and the aroma of the clams has been absorbed into the gnocchi,
but I think it'll taste better with an additional ingredient.
I utilized all the ideas I got from famous restaurants...
and tried putting in many things, but it doesn't taste perfect.
I can't eat anymore because I kept tasting it while cooking.
I hate to waste all this food.
Shall I take some to Ho Bang's housewarming party?
Yes.
Hello, detectives.
Hey, you. This is my housemate and my close friend...
who's younger than me.
I see.
I just made this. Please try it.
- What is it? - Vongole.
- What? - Here.
- It's quite tasty. - Really? I want to try it too.
Ho Bang, you still look like a baby.
Your friend is even younger than you.
I'm not a baby.
Hey, you should try this. It's so good.
It's delicious.
Detectives, may I take this meat?
Yes, go ahead. There's a lot of meat.
- Enjoy the food. - Thanks.
Did they finish it? Did they like it?
That's beef brisket. Why did you put that in?
Try this.
It's good.
I think the meat enriched the flavors...
in the clam broth.
It's really good. My gosh.
- Do you think it's okay? - Yes.
Gosh, I'm relieved.
Your dishes will be judged in the following five categories.
Efficiency, usability, technique,
taste, and speed.
After evaluating all dishes, I'll choose two.
Please do your best.
All right. Let's begin now.
This is gnocchi with clams and beef.
This is carbonara with avocado.
The final decision will be made through voting.
Please evaluate both dishes fairly and cast your vote.
8 people voted for the gnocchi, and 2 voted for the carbonara.
To be honest,
it was really delicious.
Thank you so much.
Then we'll add gnocchi with clams and beef...
on our menu officially.
Hey, we should make sure that his name...
gets listed beside the dish on our menu.
Hae Sung, please share the recipe with our kitchen staff.
Sure.
Does that mean the kitchen assistant role...
Hae Sung, get some rest tomorrow.
Will you be able to start the following day?
Yes, of course.
It's awesome.
- Have a seat. - Thank you.
Hae Sung, you did very well. Congratulations.
Thank you.
You've never learned to cook.
I really didn't know you'd do such a good job.
Frankly, I'm very amazed.
I'm flattered. Thank you for accepting me.
All of the kitchen staff are expecting a lot from you.
You can work with your cousin now. You must be happy about it.
- Yes, I am. - Actually,
- she must be more thrilled. - Pardon me?
I can feel how she's fond of you.
I see.
Here. I look forward to working with you.
Likewise.
What's the matter?
I'm trying to imagine.
What? What are you saying?
Don't get the wrong idea.
I was just wondering if the kitchen uniform would suit you.
It's just a work uniform. Who cares if it doesn't suit me?
I've been observing my co-workers in the kitchen.
Those who look great in the uniform are good cooks,
and they usually become successful.
I see.
You should become successful since you've decided to do it anyway.
You'll probably have your own restaurant 10 years from now, right?
10 years from now?
What's that look on your face?
Do you think it's too soon?
Then how about we say 15 years from now?
You'll have to be successful by then.
Yes.
Ta-da.
What is it?
You have to become successful.
I want to see you becoming an amazing chef.
Thanks.
I'm touched.
When did you get this?
12 years ago.
What?
I wanted to give it to you 12 years ago, but never got a chance.
On your birthday.
Give it to me.
I will put this on you.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.
What?
No.
I didn't do it on purpose.
I know.
How does it look? Does it look good on me?
It doesn't look bad.
You didn't even look at me. How would you know?
I'm serious. I didn't do that on purpose.
I was sneezing.
I know.
I should go in.
Ho Bang is late today.
He came home already. He's sleeping now.
I see. He goes to bed early.
I'll go in now.
- Go inside. - Okay.
Good night.
(Hamheung Cold Noodle Restaurant)
Tae Hoon.
Hey, Young In.
I will treat you lunch tomorrow.
Do you like cold noodles?
Tae Hoon!
I didn't know Soo Ji was joining us.
Soo Ji's favorite dish is the cold noodles.
I asked her to join us.
I see.
It seems like you aren't so thrilled to see me.
No, I'm thrilled.
If you say it twice, it means it's a lie.
You just denied it twice.
No, it's not. I'm serious. I'm serious.
See? "I'm serious. I'm serious." You said it twice.
Goodness.
I lost.
I guess I have to bribe you with this.
What is this?
They are the trendiest sneakers among students.
Thank you, Tae Hoon.
See? This is how much I like you.
All of a sudden, I want to eat jjajangmyeon.
I'm leaving.
Soo Ji, what are you talking about?
I know when to leave.
I can see that Tae Hoon's eyes are full of love for you.
How can you bring me here? You're so clueless.
Tae Hoon, enjoy your meal.
I won't walk you out.
Why is she talking nonsense?
But what's in my eyes?
Would you like to order?
- Spicy cold noodles, please. - Spicy cold noodles, please.
Two bowls of spicy cold noodles?
Spicy cold noodles are the best.
Of course. They are the best.
When you eat sweet and sour pork, do you pour or dip the sauce?
- Dip the sauce. - Dip the sauce.
That's right. We ought to dip the sauce.
Does your toilet paper touch the wall or not?
- It doesn't touch it. - It doesn't touch it.
The ripped the part of the toilet paper should be away from the wall.
That's right. It should be that way.
- Here you go. - Okay.
You're wearing the bracelet.
Yes, you gave me such a beautiful gift.
I'm sorry that I'm only treating you with cold noodles.
No, no. Don't be.
Wait. You said that twice.
I mean it. Seriously.
It's been ages since I received a gift.
It's so pretty.
I'm so happy that you like it.
- Thank you. - Thank you.
- Please enjoy your food. - Thank you.
Do you use scissors or your front teeth?
- Front teeth. - Front teeth.
That's right. It's tasty when you cut the noodles with front teeth.
- Dig in. - Okay.
Min Joon is out.
Ji Soo, you should slice it more thinly.
What do you think about him?
He's nice.
How do you know him?
He was my high school tutor for Korean, English, and Math.
All three subjects at once?
He's competent then.
His looks are his skills.
You're right. His looks are doing all the work.
I know her.
The kitchen assistant holding a plate next to Min Joon?
It is her.
Jung Jung Won.
Right. Her name is Jung Jung Won.
He's coming.
Did you like it?
Eat this after you're done with your meal. It's a special dessert.
Thank you, Min Joon.
She's my senior writer for the magazine.
- Hello. - Hello.
Please enjoy it.
Enjoy it.
I like his jawline.
It means you like him, doesn't it?
But who is that assistant?
She and I went to the same high school.
Her name was Jung Jung Won. We weren't close,
but she was very famous.
Famous? For what?
She had a boyfriend.
But he died in a car accident in his last year of high school.
But the reason he got into...
a car accident and died was because of Jung Jung Won.
She was so shocked.
She cut all her ties with her close friends and doesn't see them now.
She works here.
Poor her.
Aren't you full?
- Totally. - Let's go.
What do you need to talk about?
What do you think about the writer you saw earlier?
I like someone else.
No way. That's not true.
I really do.
- Here. - It is true.
Goodness.
If that was all, I'm going back to the kitchen.
One of your staff is Jung Jung Won, isn't it?
What about her?
She went to the same high school with my senior writer.
I heard what happened to her, and I feel bad for her.
You feel bad for her?
When she was in high school, her boyfriend died because of her.
I heard she didn't even stay in touch with her friends.
She caused her boyfriend to die.
She must've been deeply shocked.
You're the boss. I thought you should know their stories.
- Hit! Hit! - The ball just flew over...
- Run, run! - He's on the run.
That's it!
Look! It's Do Han. Do Han!
Goodness, he should've walked. It's too high.
Do Han is the best baseball team.
- Do Han! Do Han! - Shut it.
You were loud earlier too.
Do you want to be on clean up duty?
Come on. You can't do that here.
Gong Shin! Gong Shin!
- Gong Shin! - Do Han!
- Gong Shin! Gong Shin! - Score one more point.
He hit it! Now, my team is in the lead!
Sweet!
All right. Starting now,
let's celebrate that Hae Sung and I moved into this house.
All right.
Jin Joo, please give a toast for us.
- Gosh, it's me again. - That's right.
- Raise your glasses. - Okay.
I hope that Hae Sung and Ho Bang...
will live in this house without any trouble.
When I say, "Guys", say, "Live well".
- Guys, - Live well!
All right. Next,
why don't you give me presents for my housewarming party?
Hae Sung gave me this.
- Jung Won gave me this. - That's cute.
That is cute.
I gave the air conditioner that's blasting cool breezes.
I'm the one who installed it.
- I installed it. - Good job.
Good job. Good job.
Now, it's time for...
Jin Joo to give me a gift.
It's nothing grand.
What's this?
It looks like alcohol. It's alcohol, right?
It's alcohol made with lespedeza cuneata.
Are you serious? This is famous for giving you strength at night.
Miracles can happen if a man and woman drink it together.
So don't just drink it with anyone. Drink it with someone special.
Jin Joo, thank you so much. I'm going to drink this with you.
Why are you talking nonsense?
Hey! That's alcohol made with lespedeza cuneata.
- My gosh. - My gosh.
We were talking about that this whole time.
When? You weren't talking to me.
We were talking to everyone.
Do you want us to whisper every word into your ear?
Do you guys know that this alcohol works miracles?
- Cut it out. - My gosh.
- Just eat this. - Hey, stop.
- Eat more. - You're so annoying.
- Seriously. - I'm so annoyed.
But why isn't Jung Won home yet?
- She's not even answering my calls. - Didn't she call you back yet?
- I wonder if she read my text. - Stop smelling it.
- Why can't I reach her? - You'll get drunk.
I want to get drunk.
I hope everything's okay.
She had a boyfriend.
But he died in a car accident in his last year of high school.
But the reason he got into...
a car accident and died was because of Jung Jung Won.
I think I'll be able to get there before midnight if I go right now.
But why do you want me to go if you guys are going to go home soon?
Okay. I'll go right now.
Bye.
When she was in high school, her boyfriend died because of her.
I heard she didn't even stay in touch with her friends.
Hey, it's me. Something urgent came up, so I don't think I can go.
I'm sorry.
Okay. I'm sorry.
Gosh, I'm late.
See you later, Ho Bang.
Okay, I'll see you there.
You must've come home really late yesterday.
Everything's okay, right?
Yes. There was a lot to do at the restaurant.
Really?
Then I guess I'll have to work overtime on my first day of work.
Are you heading to work now?
Yes.
Oh, right.
- Let's go. - Okay.
Going to work together like this...
reminds me of when we used to go to school together.
Am I the only one who feels that way?
The bus is here.
You should go first. I left something at home.
What?
Don't be late on your first day of work.
Okay. I'll see you later.
The culprit will come here again.
Let's catch the culprit before I go back,
so that I can prove my innocence.
That's the only way my brothers and sisters will live a happy life.
Hae Sung.
Hurry up. Everyone's waiting for you.
Okay.
And that's how...
Jung Won can become happy.
You look good in a chef's uniform.
I guess you'll be a great worker.
Let's welcome our new employee with a round of applause.
Hello, everyone. I'll do my best.
I look forward to working with you.
Tonight, we'll have a welcoming party for our new recruit.
- Nice! - Yes!
You can learn the basic rules and guidelines from...
Ji Soo, please teach him what he needs to know.
Okay, Mr. Cha.
Let's get ready to receive customers.
- Yes, Mr. Cha. - Yes, Mr. Cha.
Hae Sung, follow me.
Okay.
Jung Won.
Can we talk for a bit?
Okay, Mr. Cha.
This is where I recently got...
rejected by you.
But even after you rejected me,
my feelings for you haven't really changed.
I was already used to liking you...
one-sidedly.
Mr. Cha.
My feelings for you haven't changed either.
I'd like to remain as just your employee.
How can there be a reason for turning someone down?
If you're not interested in someone, that's all there is to it.
I'm sorry.
But I can't accept it if there's another reason.
What do you mean?
I think you're used to pushing people away.
I know I promised you that I'd just be there for you quietly,
but I don't think I can keep my word.
I'll start again from this moment.
If you turn left as soon as you leave the restaurant,
you'll find a collection area for these.
- Okay. I'll be right back. - All right.
My gosh, you're strong.
Please don't grimace like that.
In Sun went ahead and made a reservation here. I had no choice.
Do you hate this restaurant that much?
I like it here.
Go in. I want to have a smoke before heading in.
All right.
Hey, In Sun.
Yes, we just got here.
Of course. My husband is here too.
Yes. Where are you now?
I'll wait for you in the VIP room on the third floor.
Why does it have to be at Min Joon's restaurant?
(Kim So Hee's "Oh My God" is available on major music websites.)