(Episode 12)
(Small Table)
Welcome.
Everything was so delicious.
Thank you.
Do you want to join us for a minute?
Yes, have a seat. You two haven't seen each other for a long time.
No, it's okay. I don't want to interrupt.
I didn't know we'd get egg tarts for dessert.
It tastes similar to the ones from the place you like.
Actually, I think this is even better.
He's very thorough. He'll be a great chef.
I can't believe you two met again like this.
I know.
I used to dislike black tea because I thought it was bitter.
But now, the bitterness is growing on me.
When you visited my place for the first time,
you said you forced yourself to drink the black tea my mom gave you.
You were like, "Why do people drink this?"
I must say,
I hit on you so many times, very persistently.
Just to win your love,
I did all sorts of things.
Thinking back now,
I wonder how I could've been so persistent.
It doesn't feel like it's been long,
but it also feels like a lot of time has passed.
It's odd.
After a long time has passed,
I take time to think back.
When did it all begin?
Hello, I'm from the Public Service Center.
Yes.
What do you need?
This is for you.
Thank you.
Officer Min.
I thought you'd still be up.
I wasn't sleeping. I was just dozing off.
Everyone brought yellow peaches.
I actually prefer white peaches.
Me too. I prefer white peaches as well.
I have some white peaches in my room.
Excuse me, do you sell white peaches here?
No, it should be their job.
No.
What seems to be the problem?
Transfer it to them.
I found out how much I actually liked him...
the moment I saw...
the empty seat.
(Honey Bread)
What about you? Don't you have a boyfriend?
A boyfriend?
I guess you wouldn't have come here by yourself if you had a boyfriend.
Chief On.
Yes?
Never mind.
Chief On.
I like you.
Because I missed you...
I came all the way here because I like you.
Will you marry me?
I'm sorry it took me so long to ask.
Are you crying?
No.
Mom.
I'm...
getting married.
It was delicious.
We had a great time thanks to you.
I'm glad.
Working as a chef suits you.
Really?
You'll be late.
It was nice meeting you.
It was nice meeting you, Chief...
I should call you Chef On now.
Are you okay?
Yes, I guess.
I'm alone.
That's why I'm asking if you're okay.
You'll really be late for your flight.
Okay.
You should go.
I guess this is going to be...
our last meal together.
Yes.
I feel both sorry...
and grateful.
We both...
went through a really hard time.
The process of getting a divorce is very difficult,
but it was very easy at the same time.
I'm not quite used to doing things by myself yet.
But I wonder if that will also become easy as well.
I'm slowly waiting for my everyday life...
to become repetitive and boring.
- Young Jae. - Young Jae.
- Young Jae. - What brings you here?
It's been such a long time.
You're finally here.
You haven't changed.
Of course, I'm still busy,
fancy, and successful.
Can't you do a better job?
You said you wanted to be successful.
Noo Ri...
is worse than how you were in the past.
She's so strict with her juniors.
You keep making this kind of mistake,
and you still think you can be a hairdresser?
Is that right?
But she's the queen of sales in our salon.
- Really? - Yes.
She's become huge, right?
You have to fix your clumsy personality first.
Young Jae.
How long has it been?
- You're suffocating me. - Come on.
How do you want your hair to be done?
Tell me and I'll do it for you.
Do as you'd like with my hair.
I'll slightly trim your hair and do the styling then.
What's wrong?
I can't believe I'm cutting your hair.
I think I really became successful.
I'm so proud of myself.
("Interview with Chef On Joon Young of Small Table")
Right.
Everyone is crazy trying to cast him these days.
He's placed first on the spokes model reputation rankings.
What are you looking at?
He was born from a rich family.
He's well-educated with a nice personality.
He's trending these days.
Don't you know the main character of our movie?
He's an orphan...
who was sent to a juvenile center for a false charge.
He's a lowly character who takes his revenge in the movie,
so this kind of image won't fit him.
What's the use in matching the image?
We've got to get investments.
And we need a star for that to happen.
I wrote this scenario to make it on a shoestring in the first place.
You're the one who's increased the required budget...
to a degree where now we need to worry about investment.
We've agreed to cast a new face...
for the main character after doing some auditions.
Right.
But the investor...
- They're here. - Hello.
I'm sorry I'm late.
Now that MJ is here,
why don't we move to another place and talk freely about it?
It's our privilege to talk about work...
while drinking in the daytime, don't you think so?
They serve amazing fermented skate dishes.
MJ, you're good at eating fermented skate.
What a man.
I love fermented skate.
Right, MJ may look feeble on the outside,
but he's actually a tough guy.
He's perfect for the Chang Joon role.
Don't you think so, director?
Everyone else thinks so except for one person.
Mr. Lee,
I really enjoyed watching "I Will Kill You."
He looked it up and read that book himself.
Now he's pestering me for the role. It's killing me.
I've wanted to meet you in person, sir.
I still have some in my cup.
Right, you haven't had any of your drink.
Empty it so that MJ can pour you one.
He says he's a fan of yours.
Well, I'm sorry, but I have an important appointment to attend.
Please excuse me.
Gosh, that stuck-up.
Mr. Lee.
I...
really want to star in this piece.
Tell me what problem I have.
Look, MJ. Gosh, this is awkward.
What is your real name?
- My name is Oh Min Joon. - All right, Min Joon.
Let me tell you in short.
You have way too much to play this role.
And...
you're too naive.
You're there already?
You know the password. Wait in there.
How's Young Jae?
Is she okay?
Goodness, look at how messy this house is.
How will he be able to write a good piece in this dirty house?
Goodness, he said he couldn't write these days,
but there was a reason for it.
Goodness.
He's helpless.
Gosh, this valuable food has gone bad.
I nag him to eat in time so much, but he never does.
What's the use in bringing him food when I end up throwing it away?
Goodness.
What a waste.
I don't understand why I'm filling his fridge.
Soo Jae, that punk.
That helpless punk.
- Cheers. - Cheers.
I didn't miss you at all,
but it's still good to see you.
You two haven't changed at all.
People rarely change.
I disagree.
Look how successful he's become.
He's all stuck up and annoying now.
I don't understand...
why he's dressing up so much these days.
You haven't changed instead.
She cries her eyes out after dating strange guys. She even throws up.
In the end of all that, she hits on me, saying we should get married.
My goodness. Have some food while you talk.
How can I eat while I'm talking? Have you lost your mind?
- Here, drink up. - All right, cheers.
That's such great news.
If you two have made up your mind,
it'll be amazing to see you guys get married before we retire.
Goodness, Joon Young hasn't even met Se Eun's parents yet.
We should take it slow and follow the proper steps.
I must say, you're so impatient.
She said it'd better be before we retire if I'm going...
to fall ill and die.
Of course. All these events cost a lot of money.
We should collect some money whether it's a happy occasion or not.
How could you say such a thing?
Seeing each other once in a while makes your hearts grow fonder,
and you only see good things in each other.
It's the typical pattern that all long-distance relationships follow.
Se Eun, don't you think you're making a risky decision...
when you don't know much about Joon Young?
Hey, she knows more than enough about him.
I briefed her on everything while Joon Young was gone.
On what?
I showed her all of your childhood photos as well as your report cards.
Gosh, how could you show her those things without asking me first?
The manufacturer must explain the product well...
in order to sell it.
Don't put in too much sugar.
I'm worried that it may be too bitter!
Brother-in-law, don't forget that my parents are here.
You're acting like you're sound asleep now,
but you'll probably start crying the second I leave the room.
You're so charming, my dear daughter.
You used to go on about how irresponsible...
Joon Young is for not marrying her soon.
Everyone else is getting married. What about us?
When will we get married?
Even this steel-framed parking lot turns into...
a fancy office when it meets a new owner.
Down the road, it can turn into a restaurant...
or a multiplex building when it meets another new owner.
Why on earth do you want to be with me...
until death do us apart?
Do you want to break up with me?
You're such a perfect dad to Da In.
Why would I?
At least you know that.
Of course. Your father adores Da In too.
He'll support us financially when we need it for Da In.
And you're a pretty good homemaker.
You're not bad for a cohabitant material.
It's convenient for you, and it's all that matters?
Da In's surname is On, not Hyun.
You're at it again. I can't believe how old-fashioned you are.
I'm tired of fighting with you about things like this.
If it bothers you that much, we can register ourselves as married...
even though it's completely meaningless.
Why is it meaningless?
I do want to do that, but I want a wedding first and foremost.
I want to impress as many people as possible in a fancy tuxedo.
Our wedding will be so glamorous. "On Ri Won is officially mine now!"
You used to get your eyebrows shaped...
and even get your nails done regularly.
I'd say I look quite young for a guy who's raising a toddler full-time.
You used to be such a free spirit.
So what?
So what's your point?
Here you go.
Thanks.
You probably don't know...
that I was going to resent you if you didn't propose to me this year.
Then why didn't you show it at all?
My gosh, you scare me now.
I tend to keep things bottled up, and I'm quite timid.
You think you're timid?
And yet, in that crowded airport in Lisbon, you were like,
"I like you!"
I know.
I let my feelings explode like that after keeping them inside for long.
I hate how I am.
Don't say that. That was very cute.
Let's go to Tongyeong soon so that I can meet your family.
Okay.
You should get going.
What are you doing out here?
When you were born,
I planted this persimmon tree here to commemorate the day.
I can't believe that was so long ago.
I think Se Eun is too good for you.
As for Ri Won and Sang Hyun, I think she could treat him better,
but they had Da In together,
and they're doing better than I expected.
What have I done to deserve all of this?
Both of my children are doing so well for themselves.
Even though you're all grown up now,
it still feels surreal and weird from time to time...
to think that I am a father to you and Ri Won.
Isn't it so strange?
But even my father feels the same way.
When did I become a dad and a grandpa?
It's chilly. Shall I bring a jacket for you?
We should go inside now.
You go ahead. I'll follow you in shortly.
Don't stay out for too long.
All right.
They look so ripe and delicious.
Gosh, this tree. How can it only produce bitter persimmons?
There's a friend...
whom I worried and wondered about from time to time,
and I happened to hear about him recently.
He's doing very well.
I'm...
very happy for him.
I'm jealous that he's doing well,
even though I don't know who it is.
There's a line like this in the movie, "Forrest Gump."
"Life is..."
"like a box of chocolates."
"You never know..."
"what you're going to get."
It's pointless to wonder why you made certain decisions,
why you went to certain places,
and why you met certain people.
Such regrets are all useless...
because there's nothing we can do about them.
Life never makes sense anyway.
There are things that are better left unsaid.
You see, you supported me financially for years.
How about you let me take care of you now?
I know that you and Joo Ran...
are trying your best for me.
But you don't have to.
Not yet.
What about Joo Ran?
Any possibility there?
Joo Ran? She's pretty. She's cute too.
But what?
But why would I...
I'm comfortable with how things are right now. Very comfortable.
Soo Jae.
Get lost if you're not going to marry me,
you jerk.
That's her charm.
She's cute.
Gosh, my stomach.
I really shouldn't drink so much.
These darn smile lines.
And my makeup isn't blending in so well.
Thanks.
Does it look okay?
I can't deny that I'm handsome.
Are you okay?
Did you not eat breakfast? Should I get you something?
It's autumn now.
Why are there so many couples getting married these days?
I don't know if the hangover is getting worse because of them...
or if the hangover is the reason why I'm so bothered by them.
You drink even more and act worse...
than you used to the day after you drink.
Do you really want to date my brother?
Why? Did Soo Jae say something?
He's unbelievable. I don't want to date him either.
I only say that as a joke when I'm drunk.
I don't really like him.
Your brother's really narcissistic.
It's really serious.
- Ms. Baek Joo Ran. - Okay.
Hey, I need to go now. Let's hang up.
Okay.
Drinking too often can be the reason why...
you end up going to the bathroom so frequently.
But your age could also be a reason...
since your body has started to age now.
Already?
Do you have a regular period cycle?
- No. - Do you get regular checkups...
at the OB-GYN?
No.
Thank you. Have a good day.
Are you okay? Come here.
Why were you running in the street?
Gosh, you startled me so much.
It hasn't even been that long since I got this car.
Check if there are any scratches.
He didn't bump into it. Let's go.
- He's okay, right? - Mommy.
Mommy.
Hello?
Detective Jung?
What's wrong with you? He didn't even get hit by the car.
I was also startled by him.
And it's not like you're his mom either.
Why do you even care when he's not even your kid?
And what are you going to do about the scratch on our new car?
- It's okay. Calm down. - Honey.
There's no point in talking to a lunatic.
She needs to go to prison to come to her senses.
Gosh, she doesn't need to go to prison for something like this.
Everyone, please calm down. You should...
- Over here. - Hello.
I couldn't help but think that she seemed...
really familiar.
And when I looked closely, I finally realized...
that she was your ex-girlfriend.
My gosh.
That's why...
Should I not have called you?
No, I'm glad you called.
Thanks to this, I got to see you.
Yes. I know, right?
I mean, she's not a complete stranger.
So I couldn't just let them sue her.
Gosh.
By the way, she's unbelievable.
I mean, her personality... She wouldn't even listen to me.
She's seriously one of a kind.
I can see that you've also changed.
Me? I didn't change.
Come on. I'm a cop.
How should I say this?
You have this subtle charm of a mature man.
My gosh.
But you haven't changed at all, Detective Jung.
Me? Gosh, I stay alive every day thanks to my prayers.
My goodness.
I'm so annoyed.
I guess you guys decided to settle.
Gosh, what an unlucky day.
You made the right choice.
It'll be fine as long as you get your car fixed.
If you write a complaint...
over something so petty like this,
it'll only make you feel angrier, and you'll have insomnia.
You did the right thing.
Okay, well...
Chief On, we should all get together one day and catch up.
- Sure. - Okay, I'll call you then.
I didn't know I'd see you here.
I can't believe we always see each other at the police station.
Should I carry one for you?
No.
Okay, you can carry one.
Let's go.
How can they think that a car is more important than a human being?
I know. It's nonsense.
It's definitely not the right mindset.
But not everyone thinks the way you do.
The last time I saw you,
you seemed really mature, so I thought you would've changed.
But you're still exactly the same.
What is this? You're a housewife.
These are all prepared foods.
Doesn't your husband complain?
I got divorced.
Wait here. I'll go buy a plastic bag.
I got divorced.
Will this be enough?
Yes, thank you.
Goodbye.
Here.
You should eat a proper meal, not this kind of stuff.
Let's go eat a proper meal.
This way.
- Pass. - Here.
Pass.
Here we go.
I've officially been diagnosed for being aged in the hospital,
but you're going the other way around.
We only do everything we can do with our hands.
You have fine legs, so why are you sighing here...
instead of going somewhere else on the weekend?
It's just my legs that are fine.
What are you talking about?
I don't have regular periods either.
I think I'm having menopause.
Already?
Well, it's fair enough, thinking of my messed-up life so far.
Should I take you on a drive?
I'm not even your mother, but why am I tearing up?
Congratulations.
You should save enough money and get married too.
I know. I'm more envious of you ready to get married...
than the marriage itself to be honest.
- Congratulations. - Thank you.
Congratulations.
- Congratulations. - Thank you.
- Be happy. - Thanks.
(Small Table)
(Chef On Joon Young)
What is this?
It's called bouillabaisse.
It's a French-style seafood stew.
So this is bouillabaisse.
I haven't tried it before.
It's good.
It was the main dish of my former restaurant.
Where was it located?
It's called Le Quincy.
In Lisbon?
How do you know?
I used to live in Lisbon.
Really?
Where about in Lisbon?
Near Figueira Square.
- What about you? - I lived near Lisbon Cathedral.
You really lived near Figueira Square?
Yes.
I went there so often.
We were close by.
How did we not run into each other even once?
I went to that square almost every day.
What a small world.
I know.
You must know Motzi then.
That place?
I went there so many times.
Their egg tarts are amazing.
I've learned the recipe from the patissier there.
Didn't it taste a bit similar?
Perhaps,
we might have passed by each other somewhere.
Well,
perhaps.
See you later.
It's been quite a while.
You were a detective, but you've become a chef now.
Right.
Even when you were younger,
you were pretty decisive.
What motivated you to become a chef?
It mustn't have been an easy decision.
When I was so lonely and distraught in Portugal,
I happened to have a bowl of soup.
It's delicious.
It warmed my heart.
I realized that food doesn't only fill us up,
but it can also warm our hearts.
It can give us solace as well.
I thought it was very cool.
I hope this place will become that kind of restaurant.
What about you? What did you do there?
Give it back.
Give it back!
- Young Jae. - I said, give it back!
Enough, Young Jae.
Please stop!
The same stuff, you know.
I wanted to experience a broader world...
and be freer.
I did the things that I wanted to do.
I'm glad to hear that.
What about you? Don't you want to get married?
I'm getting married soon.
That's great.
Congratulations.
Thanks.