(Episode 23)
Don't go.
Why not?
Why are you telling me not to go?
Tell me. Why...
Why do you want me to stay?
Because...
Because I love you.
Sorry.
I can't stop you from leaving, but...
But...
I love you.
I love you, Jeong Eum.
Thank you...
for coming toward me,
instead of running away.
Want to hear an old story?
An old story?
A long time ago,
there was a man.
That man loved a woman very, very much.
But they...
had no choice but to part ways.
When they met again many, many years later,
the man...
was already married.
The two people, who were exhausted from the sorrow,
made the wrong choices.
And eventually, he made two women miserable.
Two women?
My mother.
My real mom, and...
And the mother I have now.
I am...
the product of ill-fated love.
I didn't think I would be confessing love...
to someone.
I promised myself that I wouldn't love if I would be...
hurting someone in the process.
My son.
I love you.
Mom.
I'm late again.
Do you know how long I had waited for you?
Are you...
Hoon Nam?
Should I tell you a story too?
There was a professional diver.
- Jeong Eum, good luck! - You can do it!
Mom and Joon Soo are here too!
In front of her mom who had come to...
watch her compete despite her illness,
the diver gave up the competition and ran out.
- Mom, no. No. - Jeong Eum.
Mom, no. Don't go.
- That diver... - Mom.
was me.
After my mom passed away,
I stopped diving because I was scared of the water.
For a while, my dad and I couldn't look at each other in the eye...
because I cried whenever I saw him.
I felt like what had happened to my mom...
was all my fault.
Jeong Eum doesn't seem to have a lot of energy.
She must blame herself for what had happened.
She doesn't even smile.
She used to smile all the time.
But nowadays, all she does is just lying on her bed.
Honey.
It must have been really hard on her.
Remember how she loves diving?
Now, she can't.
What's all this?
Come sit down.
Okay.
Dad.
I'm going to get myself together.
So you should...
I mean, we should...
Yes.
Let's do our best.
If I didn't have...
people who loved me at that time,
I wouldn't have been able to come this far.
Now,
I'll stay by your side.
I will...
love you...
very, very much...
with all my heart.
(Duke's Art Gallery)
- Where are you going? - You weren't sleeping?
- Why aren't you sleeping? - Don't look. Don't look.
I'm a mess right now.
- This isn't the first time. - What did you say?
You're pretty and will be pretty.
- What do you mean I will be pretty? - It's a promise.
What if you can't keep your promise?
That's impossible because I decide if you're pretty or not.
Gosh. What was that?
Where are you going?
- Where? - I really need to get going.
My dad will yell at me, and I need to go to work too.
You said you won't leave me.
Why are you acting like a kid?
Yes, I'm a kid. You can't go now.
- Let go of me. - No.
Hold on a second. Let me go.
Then how about using your vacation day today?
What vacation day?
Right now, things are hectic at work with the undateables,
invisible client, and the client who rejected 100 dates.
Given the situation, working late won't even help.
Then how about we have...
a four-day strategy session with this relationship guru?
Relationship guru, my foot.
I'm going now.
Did you forget something?
Are you just getting in?
Yes... Yes.
Where were you? With whom?
I have to go to work. Let's talk later.
Were you...
with Kang Hoon Nam last night?
Hey, you fool. Haven't you learned your lesson?
Are you that stupid?
Yes, I'm a fool.
I'm a fool that...
can't see straight when I like some. Happy, now?
(Add Beauty to Flowers)
Hello.
It's sunny outside. What's up with the raincoat?
Some parts haven't been completely dried yet.
I don't want to get splashed.
When I get a load of money,
I'm going to buy you a nice outfit.
Before you get a load of money, get my scolding.
What's going on with the blind date for the VVIP clients?
Where's your report?
Why?
Did Lee Susie file a claim?
There's no way. We set her up with Kang Honor Nam.
Well, you didn't tell me how the date went.
I'll tell you about the date soon.
Sure.
Ms. Bong.
If...
By any chance,
If I were to take a day off...
A day off?
Jeong Eum, have you gone mad?
Don't you know the state we're in? A day off would be impossible.
I can't even remember the last time I took a day off.
You're talking about a day off because we're doing a little better?
The undateables, invisible client,
and the client who rejected 100 dates.
A four-day all-night planning session won't even be enough.
All-night?
Should we set a date and have a strategy meeting?
While staying with the relationship expert?
Relationship expert?
Yes. There's an expert...
who's been coaching me regarding the undateables.
That expert keeps saying we should have overnight meetings...
to come up with strategies.
Is the person trustworthy?
You saw. Ahn In Jung, Kim So Wool, and Oh Doo Ri...
were all thanks to the expert's help.
Really?
Then go ahead.
I'll make sure you get paid for overtime. Good luck.
Thank you!
She's totally lethal.
And passionate.
Mr. Kang!
You startled me.
- When did you get here? - Exactly...
3 minutes and 47 seconds ago.
In other words, when you began your one-man show.
One-man show?
Have I been too lax with you lately?
I'll fill in the blank contract if you keep doing this.
I said you need my approval first. What?
Here. This is the schedule of the person...
in a similar field as Na Ga Yong as you requested.
This is the report on the condition of the place...
I checked out last time.
You know, the look on your face... Not now,
but earlier, you were totally beaming.
Did something good happen?
No. Just...
The world is a beautiful place.
Hi.
- Hi. You're home. - Yes.
- Joon Soo's on call tonight. - He is?
I wonder if he packed fresh underwear.
Change and come out. The pickled plums taste awesome.
Then you made a promise with the plums.
A promise?
To meet a month later.
I wonder if the Bamboo room guy is doing okay.
Dad. Do you think about the Bamboo room guy at times?
Of course. He isn't someone you can forget.
He's as good looking as Joon Soo.
He paid his deposit on time and the monthly rent, too.
What do you think about people like him?
Why? Were you interested?
No, no.
Just.
He's as good as Joon Soo.
He's good looking, and he's a gallery director.
He says he has a good family. But...
But?
He's vaguely familiar. He reminds me of someone...
that I utterly despise to no end.
You actually hate someone?
Of course. I'm human too.
Then what if I go out with...
someone like him?
You?
Hey!
Don't get your hopes up like that.
You'll just fall flat on your face.
If you date a guy that is way out of your league,
you'll be the one getting hurt.
He isn't out of my league.
Have you no pride in your own daughter?
You don't even bathe well.
Stop being stupid. Eat quickly...
and bring Joon Soo some socks. I packed them.
Me?
Can't you go, Dad?
Why are you such an ingrate?
If you were working late,
Joon Soo wouldn't bring just your socks, but your panties, bra...
Fine, fine. I'll go.
Eat quickly and go.
It's not like I'll never see him again.
Your official boyfriend came to your house.
But you didn't try hard enough to help me beat your guy friend.
- I didn't? - You didn't.
I was very hurt.
First, I should tell him.
Dad! The pickled plums are on the roof, right?
Hey.
How did you do your dates?
You have a lot of questions lately.
My dates were...
dynamic.
What's your most memorable date?
The most memorable date?
One was at a popular restaurant.
Why aren't you eating?
I'm eating too.
It's so good.
One was here at the gallery.
Get over here.
One was at a famous spot.
Catch me if you can
Seon Hui.
Yook Ryong.
Don't go to popular restaurants...
or to famous spots!
Why are you yelling?
Sorry.
Especially here at the gallery. Don't go on a date here.
Why not?
If you can't see her again,
you can just avoid the other places, but the gallery...
will become torturous...
for you to be in.
That's only a concern if you can't see her.
You're too confident.
This isn't confidence. It's called assurance.
I'm here.
You're here!
Fall again.
What is this? Why are you carrying something so heavy?
You should've called me.
He fell way too hard.
Let's go.
You can eat it with chili paste or mix it with water.
Should we eat it together?
I have to deliver socks tonight.
I don't like your making deliveries, but I like the recipient less.
I think I should make it clear to Joon Soo.
Can't you do that over the phone?
I have to do it face-to-face.
Fine. Do it face-to-face.
Choi Joon Soo speaking.
Yes.
Tomorrow's night shift?
Sure, I'll do it.
It's really fine.
Okay.
Come in.
Why are you here?
He said to give it to you.
Are you very busy?
Why aren't you coming home?
I'm a bit busy.
Even if you are, sleep at home. Dad's worried.
So am I.
- Can we talk? - Let's talk...
Sorry for getting mad this morning.
You kept asking so many questions.
It's my fault for making you uncomfortable.
Sorry.
Joon Soo.
Can't we go back to how things used to be?
I'm not sure.
I'm...
going to trust him again.
He made a bet about you.
I know.
I gave this a lot of thought.
And I prepared myself a lot too.
You know well that I'm not good at using my brain.
Giving my best effort...
and throwing caution to the wind is the only way I know how...
to live my life.
If I keep doing this,
I might be hurt again.
I just want to follow my heart.
Even if you lose me...
because of him?
Joon Soo.
In high school, I asked you out,
but you dumped me. Remember that?
I was serious about you.
I cried for days.
But because...
I didn't want to lose you,
I did my best to stay as a friend to you.
That's how...
our friendship could last for 20 years.
Let's do the same this time.
But this time,
can you survive through it?
The choice is up to you.
But I...
don't want to lose you.
Come back to me as my friend, Joon Soo.
Coach, I'm here!
You're here.
What's all that?
- Put them in the fridge. - Okay.
Your students are entering the competition.
I came to encourage and root for them.
I didn't do anything for them. This is the least I can do.
But look at you. You don't look too good.
- Really? - What is it?
Is it because you broke up with the guru?
Actually,
I'm seeing him again.
No way.
I know that you're worried. But it turns out...
he does like me although he did make the bet.
Do you believe that?
Yes. I do.
That's all that matters.
It's not like I'll be able to stop you or anything.
I'll cheer for you.
By the way, you're dating again. Why do you look so glum?
I might lose my 30-year best friend because of my relationship.
That doctor friend?
What? A true best friend would congratulate you.
If he was going to break the tie because of whom you date,
he wouldn't have stayed as your friend for 30 years.
He wouldn't have, right?
You don't make a 30-year best friend overnight.
I'm sure it was a hard decision. Be happy with him.
Okay.
What about you, Coach?
Don't ask. I'm fine.
I'm busy as it is to help my students for the competition.
I have to go somewhere. What about you?
I have to get going too.
My students will love them.
(Duke's Art Gallery)
This is it? This is what you wanted to try with me?
Yes, I always wanted to try this.
Ta-da!
Have you ever spun a top before? You do?
You wrap it like this. Now, you throw and grab, okay?
1, 2, 3. Throw and pull.
To be honest, it looked really fun at that time.
You should've told me.
How do you do this? Is this how you do it?
Give it a try.
Wrapping it properly is important.
- Wrap it tightly. - "Tightly"?
Grab the top with one hand.
Hook it onto your pinky tightly.
- Is this good? - That's good. Tightly.
- It's tight. - Okay.
After that, look. Throw it and pull.
Throw it.
Look at that. It keeps spinning.
What did you do when you were a kid? You've never spun a top before.
You've never ridden a bicycle before.
Actually, I was always alone.
Were you a playful kid?
Joon Soo took a lot of beatings from me.
He must've been happy.
Because he got beatings from me?
No, he knows all about your childhood.
Right.
Joon Soo is a part of my memory.
One more round?
Okay.
(Duke's Art Gallery)
It's Kang Hoon Nam.
What is it that you need to tell me?
Jeong Eum told me that...
to her, you're her friend, teacher,
and brother.
Thank you for taking care...
of Jeong Eum.
I know Jeong Eum wants your approval...
more than anyone's.
I won't ask you to trust me,
but can you trust Jeong Eum's decision?
Joon Soo, to sober up,
let's play a game.
(Virtual Baseball Stimulator)
I'm in.
Man Everyone Wants.
My gosh.
You first.
I'll go first.
(Batter 1. Man Everyone Wants)
That was a mistake.
I'm still buzzed.
Something's not right.
Face-slapped Guru.
- I'll go. - Go right ahead.
That was so close.
I didn't warm up.
I know. We were... It's because we didn't warm up.
Can't you believe in Jeong Eum's choice?
I'll believe in Jeong Eum...
and trust you,
Hoon Nam.
Please...
be good to her.
Yes, I will.
(Photograph Life)
(Lamb skewers)
Lamb skewers.
I miss you.
(Photograph Life)
Should we take sticker pictures?
I saw them before. They're so cute.
Are you kidding?
At our age? It's so childish.
It is childish, right?
Sticker pictures at our age...
You're right. It's childish.
(Photograph Life)
Yook Ryong.
Chew thoroughly.
You'll get sick.
Seon Hui.
Let's...
break up now.
I'm sorry.
I'm so sorry.
Don't go.
He has completely lost it.
Try and catch me.
Seon Hui.
I'm sorry.
I was wrong.
Oh, gosh.
(Duke's Art Gallery)
Okay.
Hey.
It's small today.
Jeong Eum must have left for work early in the morning.
Mr. Yoo.
What?
I think I'll be away for an extended period of time.
Will it burden her?
Okay, then.
I'll miss you.
I'm not leaving forever.
It's just an extended business trip. I'll be back soon.
Mr. Yoo.
You can't drink every night because I'm not here, okay?
Whom would I drink with without you here?
You'll get someone who will drink with you.
I'm leaving for real now.
Okay. Make sure you eat well.
Bbang Sik, Bbang Soon. Take care, okay?
I'll call when I get there.
- Take care of yourself. - I will.
Hi.
Sang Gook.
Come here.
You keep this.
Stop eating so much ice cream,
and listen to your mom, okay?
I'm going to give this to Ah Ram.
Certificate of Life-long Friendship.
Choi Joon Soo, Yoo Jeong Eum.
I hereby verify...
that these two people are tied under the powerful title...
of friendship.
These two people...
will keep the excitement of their first encounter in their heart.
They will become considerate friends who will understand...
and be there for each other.
Until the day that the sun burns out...
and the waves stop lapping,
as I promise to trust one another, I present this certificate.
Jeong Eum, you need to go to work!
Joon Soo changed the slippers before he left.
Come on, Joon Soo.
What's taking her so long?
It's not like I can tie her up and keep her next to me.
Or put her in my pocket for that matter.
Gosh, I'm about to lose it.
I'm staying here for the strategy meeting regarding the undateables.
You're staying?
Why didn't you tell me?
Are you that happy?
Gosh, you're so cute.
This is Mr. Na's daily schedule.
Should we take a break?
Seriously. When does he want us to set up the date?
He doesn't seem to have time for a date either.
I know, right? Should we take a break and eat something?
Even if I set up a date to fit the schedule,
- the lady will probably complain. - Probably.
Let's stop here and wash up.
This isn't working.
Let's work separately.
What are you doing? I told you to work.
Stop looking at me through the mirror.
No, I wasn't. I was looking at myself.
No, you were looking at me.
You're just too pretty.
Gosh, you're too bright!
(Duke's Art Gallery)
All right. Here you go.
- Where's your pen? - What?
I'm Kang Hoon Nam. We spoke on the phone.
Order is the law of nature. This isn't right.
You always used high-end products even if it's just a pen.
Are you busy?
What's up with the cat mug?
Well, I've been developing a cat character, so this happened.
What's this about? I e-mailed you the script.
It's about our character development project.
Did you find a venue for the exhibit?
Yes, I got a list from Yook Ryong. I'll give it to you when you leave.
Okay. Great.
Right.
I started a project, "Woman Everyone Wants".
Did you know that Susie was chosen as the queen among those women?
She's doing well, right?
Yes, yes. I think so.
But I heard that you two haven't been in touch for a while.
I'm happy that you're dating, but you two are bound to meet again.
I just want you to clear the air between you two.
It's been a while, Charlie.
The... The what?
I see. From "Man Everyone Wants".
I was chosen as the best?
First place? I see.
A photoshoot with the woman who was chosen as the best?
I'm a bit shy about that.
Joon Soo.
I was meaning to call you.
What brings you here?
Wait, are you...
Check the angle.
Cut.
- Stop with your fingers. - Oh, right.
I said you can't make victory sign.
Susie, put your hand on his shoulder.
Go.
All right. What about your love life?
I got...
dumped recently.
You got dumped? Even a perfect guy like you get dumped?
I got dumped too recently.
Even a perfect woman like you?
- I'm not that popular. - I'm not that popular.
It's the truth. I was serious about dating,
so I even signed up at a matchmaking agency.
So did I.
I'm sorry. I got carried away.
I must have talked for a long time.
I have to get a complete hairdo at my hair salon.
That's fine. You should hurry.
Go to your salon. It's okay.
- Good job today. - Okay.
Good work, everyone.
- Thank you. - Good job.
- Should we get going too? - Yes.
Oh, right. The matchmaking agency.
It's Jeong Eum's agency, Add Beauty to Flowers, right?
Yes.
That's great. That's my agency too.
You said you believe that everything happens for a reason.
Yes, I did.
I guess it is true that everything happens for a reason.
See you soon.
Jeong Eum.
Come in.
What's up with your outfit?
Have you heard of Environment Association of Mothers?
- Aren't you hot? - No, I'm not.
You came back after the strategy meeting.
What's up with the invisible client and the client who reject dates?
Since the invisible client went on a date at least, let her be.
Please do something with the client who rejected...
100 dates.
(Add Beauty to Flowers)
He has everything. Good conditions, good looks, and everything.
Why does he keep rejecting dates?
Did I come at the wrong time?
No.
- About that day... - It's fine.
I'm not here to argue.
I know Hoon Nam...
wouldn't come to me.
Thanks to you two,
I've hit rock bottom,
so will you help me out this time?
(Meeting Room)
My dad's very sick.
That's why I have to go on a blind date.
If I have to get married anyway,
I thought Hoon Nam would be good.
It's hard to find a man that meets...
my dad's standards.
But I'll choose again.
Sure. Go ahead.
Choi Joon Soo.
I heard Joon Soo was a member here as well.
Right?
Set up a blind date for me with Joon Soo.
(Susie)
I requested you for my blind date.
If you go on a blind date with me,
Jeong Eum will feel less guilty,
and she'll get credit at work.
Whether or not it works out,
it's killing two birds with one stone, don't you think?
(Duke's Art Gallery)
(Lee Susie)
But I'll choose again.
Sure. Go ahead.
Choi Joon Soo.
Can you focus on work when you're with me? Really?
Can you focus on work when you're with me?
Sorry?
No.
Things got complicated.
They did?
Then let me simplify it for you.
- Give me that. - I can't.
Yook Ryong.
Again.
- Watch your step. - Give it back.
Give it back.
Stop that.
You're so fast. Give it to me.
Mother.
(The Undateables)
(Relationships are Hurricanes)
Like it or not,
whether it's your will...
or someone else's, relationships are hurricanes...
that come crashing in...
without warning.