(The principal is up to no good again.)
(Let me give all of you a special gift!)
It's X.
It's X!
X is on the second floor!
Why that...
It's X.
- What? - This is crazy.
Don't do it.
It's Tae Woon.
What... What are you doing?
X is me.
The school is framing her when she's innocent.
No.
- What? - What?
I'm his accomplice.
- Goodness. - Eun Ho is...
Goodness.
What are you doing?
Stay put.
What are you waiting for?
Get this settled already!
I think we need to stop here for today.
Everyone, leave the hall.
Go back to your classrooms.
We'll discuss how to deal with this matter.
Hurry and send them out.
You're cool, X.
X is awesome.
- Go for it, X! - Go for it, X!
You're awesome!
- Cool! - Awesome.
X is awesome.
You're cool.
(School 2017, On My Way to Meet the Real You)
Why did you step up there?
Then what about you? Why did you confess?
Because I'm X.
I'm your accomplice too.
Let's go...
and tell them it was a one-time prank for you.
No, it wasn't just once.
It wasn't a prank either.
Eun Ho, do you want to get expelled from school?
I know you want to go to school.
So what would happen to you if you protect me?
You're such a fool.
Tae Woon.
Follow me.
I warned you...
not to pull anything foolish.
Take care of it as you warned.
The students and their parents will throw a fit.
You'll be in more trouble if this goes public.
You have to deal with it somehow.
Are you happy now that you ruined my reputation?
Is this what you wanted?
I won't change though.
You better not get your hopes up.
Right?
Isn't it unbelievable?
I just had no idea.
Exactly.
- What is this? - Goodness.
I'm so shocked.
I had no idea Tae Woon was X.
So he reported himself...
when X reported the principal.
- You're right. - My goodness.
How corrupt can the school be...
that he reported his dad's school?
Come on. Our school is corrupt in many ways.
Shouldn't we tell this to our parents?
Are we going to sit back and do nothing?
Shouldn't we do something?
I can't stand it any longer.
Let's report everything that happened until now.
Right, let's put up a poster or something.
The kids are willing to protest too.
If the Office of Education and the media find out,
everyone will be in trouble.
Let's just do it.
Eun Ho and Tae Woon confessed,
so everyone in school is shocked.
Let's use this chance to punish them.
It'll be a total mess at this rate.
What if someone goes public with this?
If they report it to the Office of Education...
and the police come to investigate...
Stop it. You might jinx it.
If that happens, you and I will be doomed.
We have to stop it no matter what.
How can we stop them? They're determined.
We should just tell the police everything.
Goodness!
We must find a way out!
There may be an article about us already.
Goodness, I told you to stop!
How did you come this far when you're like this?
You've gone much farther than I have.
- I can't believe... - You little...
We must stop this.
We must stop this by any means.
If this gets big,
we'll get investigated from everywhere.
We have to use all our power and authority...
to stop this from going public.
I'm aware of that.
But things got out before we could prevent it.
Who on earth revealed this?
Thanks to your son,
the school has become spectacular.
My apologies.
The parents are contacting each other now.
We'll see how you take care of this...
and decide whether to stop here or not.
Hold on.
It will be serious if the committee doesn't help us.
The school's tarnished reputation...
will affect the students the most.
We'll transfer our kids before that happens.
If the rumor gets out,
the school won't stay intact.
I believe that you'll find a wise way to solve this,
but we won't be able to wait for a long time.
The school is a mess.
I should take care of it quickly.
I don't think...
that'll happen quickly.
Expel them immediately.
Both Eun Ho and Tae Woon.
I think it's too harsh on them.
I won't repeat myself.
Follow the rules.
The parents will be furious...
if we deal with this improperly to save him.
You should've done a better job.
The director insists that we expel you from school.
But you'll have to drop out of school voluntarily.
There's a cooling-off period for a week.
Come to school for two days...
and take classes regarding your dropping out.
You don't need to be there for regular classes.
Any questions?
No.
I just don't know what you did wrong.
You fool.
Sir.
Is he asleep?
Where did he go after doing such a thing...
to those innocent kids?
And you call yourself a principal?
You old junk!
What are you doing...
to my sacred face?
You made the kids drop out of school.
How can you be enjoying that sausage?
Do you realize what those punks did?
It's because the school is such a mess.
They must've had no choice.
It's fortunate they didn't drop a bomb here.
Are you insane? Get out of my office right now.
I see you talk however you please these days.
Shut your trap if you don't want to get fired.
Make sure the kids don't cause any more trouble.
We should wait and see who gets fired first.
The teachers won't sit idly by either.
What you think the Office of Education is for?
Are you threatening me?
Look at this trash.
Why is there so much trash?
There's trash here, there, everywhere.
That piece of trash.
You have such guts. Figures you're X's girl.
You're right.
Being X's girlfriend is so difficult.
Do you regret it?
And if I do? Will you take it back?
Are you insane?
I worked so hard to make you mine.
I will never let go of this hand.
How are we so alike?
We're both short-tempered and don't think.
Look how happy she is...
when she's being kicked out of school.
First, what should we do tomorrow?
We won't be at school. How about...
a run?
- Shall we? - Yes.
- Run like this? - Yes.
Hey. This is a bit hard.
Will you really be okay...
even if you can never return to school?
What choice do I have?
If I want to go back, can I?
What a nice breeze.
I didn't know these things when I was in school.
You can come to know them from now on.
What will happen to Tae Woon...
and Eun Ho?
They'll be kicked out.
They won't be safe after what they did.
Why do I smell trash?
What was that?
My bad. I can't control my emotions lately.
Why don't you go tattle to the principal again?
Sure. I can just go to the principal.
What will you do now that Tae Woon's gone?
Don't worry about me.
What about you?
No one will pick out test questions for you anymore.
You'll have a hard time even keeping fifth place.
You penniless loser.
They should expel jerks like that.
Don't mind him.
It's okay.
It's nice not having to go to school.
I can play with you all day long.
You are so immature.
- Just order. - Okay.
One lemonade and you get herbal tea.
Herbal tea please.
One hot chocolate too.
One more lemonade and a grapefruitade.
What's going on? Are you insane?
Get to your prep class.
Is this why you texted asking where we were?
We can't bear to watch you have fun by yourselves.
- That's right. - Hey, top student.
- Aren't you studying? - That's right.
No. I do well regardless.
He must be crazy.
Hey. You're rich. Pay.
Go on.
Then how about some cookies and cake too?
Since the rich boy is paying for everything.
They kids are no joke.
- This one. - I want that cake.
- How about everything? - Are you shopping?
- That cake. - We'll take one of each.
Hey, someone set me up with a date.
Really?
- Don't lie. - I am not.
- From whom? - It's a secret.
- How old? - It's a secret.
Come on. I told you everything.
Come on. Who was it?
How old? Same age?
- Come on. - Is he hot?
- I'm sorry. - I'll show you.
What do you think?
Thanks.
Eun Ho was so happy to see you guys.
She loves her friends so much,
and loves the school so much.
Just come back.
Is there really no way?
Get on your knees and beg your father.
I tried with Joon Gi.
He's determined.
His reputation always came first before me.
I felt like I could do anything for her.
Why is there nothing that I can do for her?
You don't like my way,
so I'll say it your way.
Let Eun Ho go to school.
I can't do that.
Then I'll go visit the Office of Education,
police, TV stations, everyone tomorrow.
The school food, fake competitions, and test...
If the school director's son reports the school,
the public will be very interested.
You punk. What is your problem?
So let Eun Ho go to school.
It's an even trade.
- This is your way. - How dare you...
do this to me for your stupid puppy love?
If you insist on ruining Eun Ho's life,
I won't forgive you.
It isn't my stupid puppy love,
but it's for a classmate,
and a student at our school.
Is it? Then you should prepare to study abroad.
I should get something in exchange.
That's the rule of fair exchange.
Really? Do you mean it?
Eun Ho can go back to school?
Look at you. Then why did you talk so big?
- I was furious, so... - Mr. Shim.
How did this suddenly...
It's only right.
You were only protesting injustice at the school.
The punishment was too extreme.
Anyway, you must've been so hurt.
- I was the most hurt... - Mr. Shim.
What about Tae Woon?
He's returning too, right?
Eun Ho.
Tae Woon...
So...
You're going to study abroad?
Out of the blue?
Hey.
My talent would be wasted here.
Did you agree to study abroad...
in exchange for my returning to school?
No, it's not like that.
I want to study design as you suggested.
It's because the timing and everything is right.
If I design a killer motorcycle,
- I'll take you on a spin. - That's the reason...
- you're going abroad? - Yes.
A new life will begin.
I'm really happy.
Then why do I feel like...
you're lying?
Why... Why would I lie?
Who lies about studying abroad these days?
You wanted to go to school.
This is good for both of us.
Do as you wish.
You won't listen to me anyway.
It's your life,
so study abroad,
or drop of school.
Do as you please.
Stay quiet until you leave.
Don't do anything stupid.
Don't you want to know...
why I did that at the school?
Shouldn't you want to know that first...
as my father?
I'm not interested in your stupid acts.
Do you know what I fear the most?
That when I'm an adult,
I'll end up like you.
(Request to Withdraw From School)
Will you be okay?
Regardless, there's the waiting period,
so this won't be processed until after.
Okay. But Mr. Shim.
Please make sure Eun Ho returns to school.
Please.
What's this?
Do you know what this is?
That looks good.
- Are you eating all that? - Of course.
- What? - We can do it.
We can do it.
What's this one?
Thank you.
Our Eun Ho is so tough.
That's right.
I've lived my 18 years being tough.
Are you really okay?
Yes.
I'm okay.
Eun Ho.
Can't you just admit it?
What?
Don't hide it deep inside a drawer...
and act like you're fine on the outside.
Say it's too hard,
and that it hurts.
Can't you do that?
I don't think I should.
I don't think...
I should say it hurts.
Then others will be hurt because of me.
What about you?
You're hurting too.
You need to say you're hurting,
so that others can also say they're hurting,
and lean on you too.
Like Tae Woon.
Eun Ho...
doesn't seem okay.
She's still acting cheerful,
happy,
and strong as usual.
But she seems overwhelmed.
She hasn't returned to school yet either.
She'll be fine with time.
Your going abroad...
Was it really for Eun Ho?
Think it over.
I've already decided.
Can't you return to school?
I won't go to that stupid school.
If you...
decide to come back,
I'll gather the kids and protest,
complain to the Office of Education,
whatever it takes. So...
Hey.
Will you let me resolve this on my own?
You have enough on your mind.
Okay?
Let's meet at school tomorrow.
I'll be waiting.
Dae Hwi.
Let's go to school, Nam Joo.
I'll stay with you. Let's go.
Let's go.
Look.
Nam Joo.
- You're back. - I know.
I'd be so humiliated I could die.
You're tough.
Do you want to die?
I warned you,
that I won't forgive you if you touch her again.
What's this?
You broke up.
Who said we broke up?
Nam Joo is my girlfriend,
so if you touch her again, you're dead...
I wanted to die.
I considered dying too,
because I was so embarrassed.
Of course.
Sorry for lying.
Whatever the reason,
I know that the fact that I lied...
won't go away.
But I won't do it again.
Watch me.
Are you kidding me?
You want to bury it like that?
No.
I'm going to face it head-on.
All the lies I told.
So curse me if you want,
and judge me all you want.
My girlfriend is so cool.
Straighten my fingers for me.
The stuff you drew until now.
It's a lot, right?
People may never know what Ra Eun Ho drew,
what she wanted to do all her life,
or what dreams...
she failed to achieve. But Eun Ho.
I know.
I'll stay by your side, so...
let's not give up.
Let's give it our all.
(Study Abroad Application)
(English Language Program)
This is the chicken place.
You're a VIP client.
We're having a special event.
Who says "I miss you," like this?
I do not miss you.
I can't stand you. Why would I miss you?
Really?
Thanks for the chicken. Later.
I'll...
go back to school.
Really?
I realized...
how much...
I like school.
My friends...
whom I love dearly are there.
And my life as an 18-year-old.
My dream that I really want to pursue...
is there as well.
So I'm going back.
Good thinking, Eun Ho.
Also, I'll wait for you.
I think it's my turn to give to you.
I'll stay by your side.
So...
I'd like you think hard about your life as well.
Eun Ho. You...
Not choosing to go abroad when you don't want to go,
just to save me.
A choice purely for you.
Think about what is truly important...
in your life.
It may take a while...
to find the answer.
You know I have crazy stamina, right?
I'll wait.
Whatever you decide, I'll understand...
and root you on.
I hope you'll find the reason and means...
for returning to school all by yourself.
Can you do that for me?
Seriously, you bother me too much.
Joon Gi.
What should I do?
I really don't know.
I started being X to feel less guilty toward you.
Please let Joon Gi see the school before he goes.
Please, I'm begging you. Just once.
Please let him see the school just once.
I owe Joon Gi...
Does this... Does this make sense?
The student evaluations shouldn't be made public!
(Dress code violation, 10 demerits)
Silence!
I wanted to give it to the school...
and quit that cruddy school.
But now, I want to go back...
to that cruddy school.
What should I do?
So what will you do?
I'm giving you a chance.
Confess before I report you,
and submit evidence.
It'll extenuate what you did.
Evidence?
What evidence? I didn't do anything.
I don't know why you came without any proof.
You're right. I don't have conclusive evidence yet.
I maybe out of line,
but won't you resolve this matter...
for Tae Woon and Geumdo?
You are out of line.
I let you into the school because you had spirit,
but you have no manners.
You'd better get ready for reassignment.
There will be a math competition soon.
These are the answers. Memorize them.
I'll just expel her...
for something else she does.
I questioned why I became X,
and why I hated the school so much,
and it was because of my father.
I had to resolve something with my father,
but I lacked the courage to confront him.
So I hid behind the mask X provided...
and took out my anger.
I hope you can resolve it with your father...
as Tae Woon, not X.
You'd better root me on by my side.
Naturally.
This punk.
Tae Woon!
What is all this?
What are you doing?
You saw.
You'll have to take responsibility this time.
I've survived much worse without a problem.
You think this will take me down?
Why? You'll bury it again?
You'll dump your blame on others and get out of it?
Tae Woon.
Tae Woon!
Thank you. It could've been a headache.
Not at all.
Let's have dinner sometime.
Here.
It has evidence on my father.
It should help with your investigation.
Will you be okay?
Well...
Yes. No.
No.
I am not okay.
Not at all.
Honestly, I don't want...
to give this to you.
Then take it back. I didn't hear anything.
But then,
my father won't change.
He won't change at all.
That scares me more.
That I'll lose the father that I know forever.
That scares me more.
- Tae Woon. - So please,
use this to do something with my father.
I like my father.
He and I...
are the only family...
in this world.
So...
please use this to help me...
not lose my father.
I have a bad feeling about this.
What if the police really investigates us?
Gosh. Don't jinx us.
I mean, it's not like we killed anyone.
You're right. You are very wise.
We did our best for the school.
- What is it? - I'm sure you know.
You need to be questioned about Geumdo's corruption.
I'm not sure if you'll be witnesses or suspects.
How could you say that in this sacred school?
It's because it is a sacred school.
So? Will you come with us now?
Or will you be cuffed away later?
Once we get a search warrant,
you'll have no way out.
I didn't do it alone.
Why are you looking at me?
I merely did what you ordered me to do.
I don't know anything.
Let's go.
Hello? What is this about?
Insufficient evidence?
Yes. I looked through it,
but there's no conclusive proof on anything illegal.
So I have no choice.
What a relief.
Excuse me then.
He was very afraid...
of losing his father.
He said his dad won't change...
if he doesn't do this.
I wish you'd think...
about how Tae Woon felt...
when he brought this evidence to me.
He likes you quite a lot.
He may act tough, but he's just an 18-year-old boy.
Someone who needs his dad desperately.
What are you so unhappy about?
I tried my best.
I know.
I wish...
you'd say, "Lying is bad,"
"Don't badmouth your friends,"
"Take responsibility for your actions,"
like other parents.
Not "I'll cover it up," or "I'll make it go away,"
like you always say.
Fine.
What?
Fine.
I'll do that from now on.
That... That was...
so sudden...
When did you grow up so much?
Punk.
You'll submit to police investigation?
I need to be accountable for what I've done.
I heard you avoided going to prison.
So? Have you thought it over?
If I become the new principal,
you'll have to give up quite a few things.
Is that okay?
The college entrance rate may drop initially.
We'll lose donations...
from places like the steering committee.
The truth is,
I plan to donate Geumdo...
to society soon.
I purchased a small school in the countryside.
I want to learn to become...
a proper teacher there, little by little.
Please make Geumdo a decent school...
until then for me.
How's your father?
He's cooperating with the investigation.
He seems pretty prepared.
Then...
you don't have to be X anymore.
You're right.
Don't you...
wear black anymore.
From now on,
wear this.
Don't be X, Hyun Tae Woon.
Just be my boyfriend, Hyun Tae Woon.
Okay.
Did you think this was pretty?
Your sense of style is so...
What? Forget it then.
You can't take it back.
- Let go! - What?
"Please give it to me." Go ahead.
I'll buy it myself.
- Forget it then. - Hey.
Please give it to me.
No.
Hey.
Get over here!
Yes, that's correct.
You admit your guilt for the other charges as well?
Yes.
I admit it all.
(Principal Yang Do Jin)
The car is here.
Why are you dragging your heels?
Are you wasting your time packing this stuff?
You don't need this. Throw it away.
What are you doing?
Put it back in!
Don't yell. I'm very close.
Please speak softly, Yang Do Jin.
What?
Yang Do Jin?
How dare you say my name...
Yang Do Jin.
We've worked together for 10 years.
You look 10 years older,
but you're only two years older.
Should I just...
Hey you, Do Jin.
If I see you outside, run.
I'll kill you, got it?
Rude little runt.
You've lost your mind.
Do you think I'll go down like this?
I'll clear my name and come back.
Got that?
Hey you, Do Jin.
You can never return.
I bet my right wrist on it.
I bet my neck that I do return.
Your neck has been snapped already.
I'll return as a spirit.
Hey.
Will you really be okay?
You're not the director's son anymore,
so don't be arrogant.
How could I not be arrogant when I'm awesome?
Punk.
Good for you, for taking after me.
I take after Mom.
Punk.
I folded that.
Come on, chain.
Have you no conscience?
How do you break every day?
What's that?
I have so much money, I bought one.
Is this too easy too?
Am I banned again?
You hold such a grudge.
Come here.
When the chain breaks,
you can fix it yourself...
if you know this one thing.
What's gotten into you?
You can just fix it for me every day.
I don't think...
I can do it for you for a while.
Sorry.
I thought it over,
and I'm the only family my dad has.
My dad acted tough,
but he can't even cook instant noodles.
My boyfriend's all grown up.
Fine.
I'll let you go.
Don't even think...
about messing around because I'm gone.
I planted a bunch of spies.
If you even look at another guy,
Geumdo will turn into a sea of blood. Got it?
Don't you dare...
smile at other girls,
or you're dead.
I'll go down there.
I'll come on the weekends.
Okay.
I'll go on holidays.
I don't think you'll be able to come.
Because...
only buses go there.
Only buses go there?
- I'll come. - Okay.
I'll try too.
- Stop crying. - Okay.
Hold on. Stay still.
Hey.
You're scared, right?
Like that, we became seniors.
Hello, ma'am.
- Hello. - Goodness.
- I... - Please help her out.
I can do it. Thank you.
The ivy on the wall where we stood together...
grew even greener.
The school is still just as rowdy as before.
The sky is blinding clear and bright...
as we were back then.
Young Gun is preparing to take the police exam.
But she isn't fast enough, so she's training.
Ms. Soo Ji got both her job and love,
and Mr. Joon Soo...
- suffers from dry eyes. - Soo Ji.
I remember you
Issue. No.
Hyun Il and Kyung Woo perform on the streets.
They say they don't know what their dreams are yet,
but that they are enjoying this day.
My Sa Rang no longer wants to become a civil servant,
but an average citizen.
The sun is too strong. Let me shield you.
You call that a shield?
- No? - It does nothing.
Nam Joo and Dae Hwi...
Why doesn't it cover the sun?
- That's strange. - Don't run away.
You stupid.
They are seriously way too sweet.
As for me,
I draw the story about me and my friends.
My grades are still in the sixth tier.
Hanguk University...
will probably end as just a dream.
More and more kids...
started wearing hoodies at school.
And whenever I see them,
I remember someone that I miss.
Awesome.
Because it's my dream.
I guess people still dream these days. How tacky.
You think only of yourself.
I think only of you too.
Seeing you gets me excited and I enjoy it.
Stop right there!
Does that make you my dream?
Don't smile like that.
It gets me excited.
Lately,
I miss Tae Woon so much.
How have things gotten between us?
Here.
We're out of rice, and you like chicken.
Still, chicken for breakfast is...
And I'm a senior.
Here. Let's eat.
Chicken is a bit...
Punk.
How are things with Eun Ho?
It's hot.
Whom do you take after that you're so handsome?
Mom.
Eat.
- See you tomorrow. - Bye.
Okay.
Excuse us. Hi.
We heard you have a mock exam tomorrow.
What? What did you say?
Good luck on your exam.
Well... Thanks.
But... I have a girl...
Look how happy you are.
Get rid of it.
Yes. Here.
Honey.
It's our school anniversary,
so I came to see you.
I'll be so upset if you do things like this.
Excuse me. Who...
Honey. This girl person...
is asking who I am.
My girlfriend.
Honey. I can't hear you.
Say it louder.
She's my girlfriend. Isn't she pretty?
Louder.
She's my girlfriend! So go!
Go.
How did you get here?
I missed you.
Anyway, want to die?
What?
Were you happy?
What?
Come with me.
You're mistaken.
You got so many views for your webtoon last week.
Nice.
The hero professed his love for the heroine.
It's going crazy.
What about you? Are you done with...
designing the bike?
Well, that's...
You said you'd finish it before this week ends.
You said it'd be fantastic.
I'm still waiting for my inspiration to come.
The bus is here.
It's here.
(Bus Stop)
Are you okay?
Are you okay? Are you really okay?
Yes.
I still haven't overcome...
my bus trauma.
Wounds don't heal so easily.
The true feelings hidden inside...
are still fragile.
But...
the fact that you don't stop from walking...
right now...
is as important as your arriving somewhere.
I hid myself behind the mask called X.
But I learned to take off that mask...
and to face the world...
as someone who's more mature than before.
- That's... - That's...
- the truth... - the truth...
- I learned in school. - I learned in school.
(Thank you for watching School 2017.)
(School 2017)