A girl goes back home and TOTALLY falls for the NERD she knew from school
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00:00The story starts in a quiet village where Kim Eun-sab is enjoying a peaceful moment.
00:08He's busy making himself a cup of coffee, the warmth of the drink matching the calm around him.
00:14Meanwhile, Hye-won, a young woman with striking looks, drags her suitcase into the village.
00:19She's back for a visit, though her return is far from a joyful reunion with her aunt, Myung-yeo.
00:25Later, Eun-sab is out working in his field, minding his business when Hye-won approaches.
00:30They've known each other since high school, so they exchange small talk about life and catch up on what's been happening.
00:37Eun-sab, ever the curious one, asks how long she plans to stay in the village.
00:42She tells him she'll be around for a while.
00:44A simple answer, but it lights up Eun-sab's face.
00:48His smile widens, a subtle sign of joy bubbling up inside him.
00:52And as he makes his coffee, he can't help but feel a little lighter.
00:57It's the kind of happiness that comes from seeing an old friend, or maybe something more.
01:02Later that night, a heavy downpour woke Hye-won from her sleep.
01:06A small leak in her room had dripped onto the floor, pulling her out of bed.
01:10When she tried to head back inside her house, she found the door was broken, leaving her locked out.
01:15She quickly tried calling her aunt Myung-yeo, but there was no response.
01:18With no other choice, Hye-won made her way to her neighbor's house.
01:22To her surprise, the door opened to reveal Eun-sab's place.
01:26She stepped inside, and the two settled in with hot coffee as they chatted.
01:30Hye-won soon realized Eun-sab's home was actually a cozy bookstore, filled with books in every corner.
01:37Despite the change in scenery, Eun-sab hadn't really changed.
01:41He was still the same quiet, reserved guy he had always been.
01:44When Hye-won asked him about his life, he gave short, distracted answers.
01:48His focus still on the book in his hands.
01:50It was as if he was lost in his own world.
01:53But just as she was about to leave, Eun-sab surprised her by handing her a jacket, offering her warmth, before quickly retreating back into his book.
02:02Almost as if he hadn't said a word.
02:04The next morning, Eun-sab sat down for breakfast with his family.
02:07It was during the meal that his younger sister, Lim-wi, dropped a bombshell.
02:12She casually mentioned that Eun-sab already had a girlfriend, Irene.
02:16She'd found out by snooping through his notebook, and claimed he'd been head over heels for Irene since high school.
02:23Eun-sab, caught off guard, awkwardly changed the subject.
02:27Later that evening, after a heated argument with Myung-yo, Hye-won decided to take a walk to clear her mind.
02:33As she wandered the streets, she happened upon Eun-sab again, this time working on the door of his bookstore.
02:38She took a seat on the terrace of his shop, letting the cool air calm her nerves.
02:44While Eun-sab worked, he couldn't help but steal glances at Hye-won, his eyes lingering on her beautiful face.
02:50Just then, Lim-wi showed up, and immediately asked if the woman on the terrace was Irene.
02:55The scene flashes back to Eun-sab's past, where every spring he would feel the absence of Irene, who always returned to her hometown.
03:02He couldn't help himself. He would secretly follow her from a distance, even offering help with her tasks, without her knowing.
03:10Irene had been Eun-sab's high school classmate, and from the moment he laid eyes on her, he was captivated by her presence.
03:17He often fantasized about a life with her.
03:20Little did he know, Irene was actually Hye-won, the woman sitting before him now.
03:25After fixing the door, Eun-sab received a call from a friend about their upcoming class reunion.
03:30He hesitated at first, but eventually invited Hye-won to join him.
03:34When they arrived, their old classmates immediately started teasing Eun-sab, asking if he had a crush on someone from their class.
03:42Initially, Eun-sab denied it, brushing off the question.
03:45But the more his friends pressed, the more they believed there was someone special he wasn't admitting to.
03:51Finally, Eun-sab shocked everyone when he confessed that he had feelings for Hye-won.
03:56The room fell silent, the weight of his admission hanging in the air.
04:00The reunion ended on an awkward note, with everyone unsure of what to say next.
04:05Later, back at home, Hye-won couldn't stop thinking about Eun-sab's confession.
04:10She replayed his words in her mind, wondering what it meant.
04:14Meanwhile, Eun-sab struggled to process what he had done.
04:17He couldn't believe he had openly shared his feelings with Hye-won.
04:20Not long after, she came by his bookstore looking as though she had something important to say.
04:25But before she could speak, Eun-sab cut her off, assuring her that his earlier confession didn't matter anymore.
04:32Without another word, he quickly shut the door, leaving both of them in an uncertain silence.
04:38Hye-won's past flashes before her eyes.
04:40As a new student from the city, she had to live with her aunt after her parents abandoned her.
04:45On her first day at school, the students greeted her with warmth and kindness, making her feel welcome.
04:51Among them, Eun-sab stood out.
04:53The moment he laid eyes on her, he was captivated.
04:57Back in the present, Eun-sab opens the door for Hye-won again, his usual quiet self.
05:02She steps inside, saying she just needed to borrow a book.
05:06After getting it, she heads for the door, offering a brief farewell.
05:09Eun-sab doesn't say much, only glancing at her before retreating into his usual solitude.
05:14As Hye-won walks down a dark street, she notices a familiar figure.
05:19Eun-sab appears, holding a light to brighten her path.
05:22His presence brings a little warmth to her otherwise lonely walk.
05:25They continue down the street together, and to ease the silence, Eun-sab asks about the tattoo on her arm.
05:32He compliments its beauty, and Hye-won's smile returns, lighting up her face once more.
05:38The next day, Hye-won was making a call at a public phone when she ran into her old school friend,
05:44Zhang-woo.
05:45He suggested they grab a coffee and catch up.
05:48At the cafe, they exchanged updates on their lives.
05:52Zhang-woo mentioned a big reunion at their high school, urging Hye-won to attend.
05:57Before they parted ways, he invited her to a special place, one he thought she would really enjoy.
06:02Later that evening, Zhang-woo led Hye-won to Eun-sab's bookstore.
06:05The place was filled with the warmth of local youth and kids from the village.
06:10They spent the evening reading and playing together, an experience that brought Hye-won a happiness as she hadn't known before.
06:16As the night wound down and everyone had left, Hye-won borrowed another book from Eun-sab.
06:22Before heading home, she shared how reading helped her reconnect with her own life story, both past and present.
06:28Walking home alone, she reflected on the evening while Eun-sab sat down to read from the notebook he'd kept since high school.
06:35Lost in thought, Eun-sab recalled the first time he met Hye-won and all the days they spent together.
06:40Even during music class, when the other students sang, he was completely absorbed in his notes about her.
06:47The next day, Hye-won noticed a job opening at Eun-sab's bookstore and quickly made her way there to apply.
06:54Eun-sab took her application and explained that she'd be in charge of running the store while he handled online book deliveries.
07:01Just before he left, his parents and Liam-wee showed him a surprising amount of care and attention.
07:07Hye-won watched them, feeling a mix of jealousy and deep emotion.
07:11It was a moment she had never experienced before.
07:14Later that evening, after Eun-sab returned from his deliveries, Zhang-woo dropped by with food and drinks.
07:19The three of them relaxed together, chatting until Zhang-woo mentioned a high school friend, Kim Bo-young, who wanted to meet Hye-won to clear the air.
07:28Once Zhang-woo left, Hye-won opened up to Eun-sab about Bo-young in the past.
07:34Bo-young had been Hye-won's first female friend in school.
07:36She was always there for her, offering support during tough times.
07:41They would talk for hours about their lives.
07:44But everything changed one day when Hye-won overheard her friends gossiping about her family's past.
07:49To her shock, they revealed they had learned it from Bo-young, who knew about Hye-won's father being in prison.
07:55From that moment on, Hye-won became the target of cruel rumors, with everyone at school calling her names.
08:01After telling Eun-sab about it, Hye-won invited him to her place.
08:06However, Eun-sab had a bit too much to drink and ended up falling asleep.
08:10When Hye-won was about to leave, Eun-sab, still a bit drunk, mistakenly called her Irene and mentioned how happy he was to be close to her.
08:18The next morning, Hye-won woke up early, eager to make a good impression at her job at Eun-sab's bookstore.
08:24She arrived, feeling the excitement building, but Eun-sab greeted her with a quiet nod and a cup of coffee.
08:30He was lost in his book, distant as always.
08:34Still, Hye-won couldn't help but feel a sense of happiness just being in his presence.
08:39Things shifted when a woman called out her name.
08:41It was Bo-young, and Hye-won froze.
08:44The resentment she'd been holding onto flared up, and without a word, she turned and left, avoiding both Bo-young and Eun-sab.
08:51The scene shifted back to Hye-won's past.
08:54She had just returned home from school when she noticed a crowd gathered at an intersection.
08:59Curious, she approached and was horrified to see a man lying motionless on the ground.
09:04A car had just struck him, intentionally.
09:07The person behind the wheel was none other than her mother.
09:11Hye-won's world shattered as she realized the man was her father, and her mother had just taken his life.
09:16Her mother was arrested on the spot and sentenced to life in prison for the murder.
09:20Struggling with the weight of the truth, Hye-won turned to Bo-young for comfort.
09:25She believed Bo-young could be trusted with such a painful secret.
09:29But Bo-young's promise was broken, and soon the whole school knew about Hye-won's mother.
09:34Back to the present, the temperature in the village plummeted to minus three degrees Celsius that night,
09:40freezing the heating pipes in Myung-yo's house.
09:42Myung-yo suggested they stay at Bo-won Inn, but Hye-won's parents once owned it,
09:47and Myung-yo didn't want to bring up the painful memories.
09:51The cold kept worsening, though, so Myung-yo pushed Hye-won to ask Eun-sab for help.
09:56Reluctantly, Hye-won sent him a message.
09:59Eun-sab, still awake, was thrilled to see her message.
10:02He quickly opened the door to his bookstore and invited them to stay for the night.
10:06The next morning, Myung-yo's house was still unbearably cold,
10:11and the broken heating system made it impossible to stay there.
10:15She complained of a bad headache and decided to stay with a friend for a few days,
10:20planning to return to Seoul and leave Hye-won in the village.
10:23Eun-sab, worried, urged Hye-won to stay at his bookstore for the night.
10:27At first, she hesitated, not wanting to burden him, but he insisted, and eventually she agreed.
10:33As night settled in, Hye-won couldn't shake the thought of her aunt's headache.
10:38She decided to check her aunt's house to see if anything valuable had been left behind.
10:43While searching through the rooms, her eyes landed on a letter her mother had written to Myung-yo.
10:48After making sure the house was secure, Hye-won returned to the bookstore
10:52and found a poem Eun-sab had once recited at school.
10:56She felt a pull to find him, but despite her efforts, he was nowhere to be found.
11:00Just as she was about to leave, Lim-wi appeared, also looking for Eun-sab.
11:05He shared that Eun-sab often sought solace in an old mountain hut when life felt overwhelming.
11:11Intrigued, Hye-won decided to follow him into the mountains.
11:14Lim-wi warned her about the rumors of people vanishing up there, but she pressed on, undeterred.
11:20Despite the warnings, the rumors didn't seem to apply to Eun-sab.
11:23He'd always returned safe from his mountain retreats.
11:26Meanwhile, Hye-won ventured into the forest, her steps cautious but determined.
11:31With each turn, she hit dead ends, the forest growing darker.
11:35Then, she started hearing footsteps behind her, sending a chill of fear down her spine.
11:40Panicked, she ran, stumbling over rocks and branches.
11:44Her heart raced as she tried to outrun the mysterious sounds, only to crash into someone.
11:49It was Eun-sab.
11:50Without thinking, she hugged him tightly, relieved to find him there.
11:54They stood in the quiet of the mountains for a moment before descending together, hand in hand.
12:00Once they'd cleaned up, they sat down with hot tea, the warmth calming them.
12:05Hye-won, her voice quieter than usual, opened up about the pain of being abandoned by her mother,
12:11fearing she'd never return.
12:12The shared fear of losing someone close bonded them in a way Hye-won hadn't anticipated.
12:17She found herself falling for Eun-sab.
12:20Though he remained unaware, lost in his own thoughts.
12:24The next day, Lim-wi headed to school with Eun-sab's wallet in hand, curious about the money it might hold.
12:30Instead, she found a photo tucked inside, showing a young boy and an older man standing in a forest.
12:37Meanwhile, at the bookstore, Eun-sab and Hye-won were just waking up.
12:40When their paths crossed outside their rooms, an awkward silence filled the space between them.
12:46After a quick shower and breakfast, Eun-sab suggested they head to town for some shopping.
12:52As they drove, Eun-sab unintentionally offended Hye-won again.
12:56The night before, he had drunkenly called her Irene, despite having already told her that Irene was his younger sister.
13:03Flustered, Eun-sab's discomfort was interrupted by his father calling to check in on them.
13:07They soon arrived in town and parked.
13:10Eun-sab rushed into the shopping area, leaving Hye-won behind.
13:14It wasn't long before Bo-young appeared, wanting to apologize for something that had happened in the past.
13:20Though hesitant, Hye-won decided to listen.
13:23The two women sat down at a cafe, where Bo-young explained that she never intended to spread rumors about Hye-won's mom.
13:30She revealed that her friend, Bo-mi, had once confronted her, suspecting that Hye-won's frequent daydreaming was because she was pregnant.
13:39In defending Hye-won, Bo-young accidentally mentioned that it wasn't pregnancy, but because Hye-won's mom was a murderer.
13:45While Bo-young wasn't the one to spread the gossip, it had been Bo-mi who did.
13:51Hye-won, however, still believed that Bo-young had told Bo-mi, and her frustration boiled over.
13:56Without a word, she stood up and walked out, leaving Bo-young sitting alone.
14:01Afterward, Hye-won stepped into the pharmacy to grab some headache medicine.
14:05As luck would have it, Myung-yo walked in at the same time, also looking for the same thing.
14:10Just then, a man entered, asking for a large quantity of body warmers.
14:14He quickly mentioned that a girl named Min-jong had gone missing while hiking on the mountain behind the village.
14:20Meanwhile, Jang-woo called Eun-sab to inform him about Min-jong's disappearance.
14:23Eun-sab wasted no time and rushed to meet him on the mountain.
14:27When he arrived, Jang-woo explained that Min-jong had been hiking with their group,
14:31but had vanished just as they neared the base of the mountain.
14:33They couldn't remember the exact spot she was last seen.
14:37The situation was dire.
14:39Min-jong had a sore throat and couldn't yell for help.
14:42As the sun set, the eerie rumors surrounding the mountain felt more real than ever.
14:47The police and locals quickly mobilized to search for Min-jong.
14:50But Eun-sab, knowing the mountain well, decided to take a different route.
14:55As he approached a cliff, he spotted a woman's shoe.
14:58He soon realized Min-jong had fallen into a ravine, unable to call for help because of her sore throat and dead cell phone.
15:05Desperate, she had started tapping a rock to get attention.
15:09Fortunately, Eun-sab heard the faint sound and rushed to find her.
15:12Back at the village, He-won learned that Eun-sab had gone alone on an alternative path.
15:18Worry and panic set in as she imagined the worst.
15:21But moments later, Eun-sab found Min-jong, carried her back, and soon an ambulance arrived for treatment.
15:27He-won was flooded with relief and a sense of pride as she watched Eun-sab return.
15:32He had played the hero.
15:33She had been ready to greet him herself.
15:35But when she saw his family already waiting, she decided to head home with her aunt instead.
15:40Sometimes later, the villagers gathered again at Eun-sab's bookstore to celebrate his success in saving Min-jong.
15:47They reminisced about their late-night book discussions, each sharing their favorite novels.
15:53As the evening wound down and the others left, Zhang-woo casually mentioned that Min-jong wanted to meet Eun-sab.
16:00He-won, overhearing this, couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy.
16:03Soon the bookstore was empty, leaving just the two of them.
16:06Unexpectedly, Eun-sab handed He-won a pair of warm shoes.
16:11After finishing, she found Eun-sab asleep, a peaceful expression on his face.
16:16She covered him with a blanket and noticed a small injury on his head.
16:21Sitting beside him, she admired his calm demeanor, the quiet moment wrapping around them.
16:25The next morning, Eun-sab woke up confused, the blanket covering him a mystery.
16:30He distinctly remembered not using one the night before.
16:33He called out for He-won, but received no response.
16:36It turned out she had gone to the market to run some errands.
16:40Meanwhile, an elderly woman had just arrived in the village by bus.
16:43She looked strikingly similar to He-won's aunt, Myung-yo.
16:47As she walked, she accidentally bumped into He-won, who, to her surprise, greeted her with mother.
16:54This woman was He-won's mother, Myung-ju, recently released from prison.
16:57The two walked through the village together, but when they passed Eun-sab's bookstore, He-won hesitated and stepped inside.
17:05Inside the bookstore, He-won told Eun-sab that her mother was now out of prison.
17:10Eun-sab was taken aback, but felt a sense of relief, happy for He-won's reunion with her mother.
17:16Not long after, He-won, her mother, and her aunt shared a meal together.
17:20The silence between them was heavy, the atmosphere awkward.
17:24Meanwhile, Eun-sab was in the city, browsing for books, when he ran into a man named Hindal.
17:30Hindal asked Eun-sab about the rumors that He-won's mother had been released and was now in the village.
17:36Eun-sab confirmed it, and Hindal seemed to linger on the information as though something about Myung-ju intrigued him.
17:42Meanwhile, the day felt heavy for He-won as she spent time with her mother.
17:46Even though Myung-ju had returned, everything between them felt different.
17:50Like the space between them had widened.
17:52He-won desperately tried to close that gap, but Myung-ju seemed distant, reluctant to see He-won as her daughter again.
18:00Feeling the strain, He-won made an ultimatum.
18:04If things didn't change, she would leave.
18:06And she did, walking out of the house and away from the cold tension.
18:11The next day, Myung-ju walked into Eun-sab's bookstore, her presence unannounced.
18:15She asked for him, her voice firm but controlled.
18:18When they met, she asked if he knew Hindal.
18:21Eun-sab nodded, confirming he was familiar with the name.
18:25Without much explanation, Myung-ju handed him a letter and asked him to deliver it to Hindal before walking away, leaving him in silence.
18:33Later that afternoon, He-won and Eun-sab strolled through the quiet streets.
18:38The weight of her emotions was clear as she opened up to him, sharing the turmoil she was facing with her mother.
18:43Eun-sab listened quietly, offering what comfort he could, trying to lift her spirits as she carried the burden of unresolved feelings.
18:52As the day faded, Eun-sab suggested they go to a movie.
18:56Sitting side by side, they watched a scene where characters danced.
18:59Eun-sab couldn't help but imagine himself in that scene, dancing with He-won.
19:04His feelings for her had grown, but the right moment to tell her never seemed to come.
19:08As the film ended, they began closing the bookstore, the quiet settling over them.
19:14That was when a man appeared, asking for directions.
19:17When his gaze landed on He-won, he froze, his voice calling her name.
19:21It was Young-woo, a face from her past.
19:25Back in high school, he had been the popular guy, the one every girl had a crush on, and the one the boys feared.
19:31What He-won didn't know was that Young-woo had been watching her from afar, drawn to her the moment they first met, secretly harboring feelings for her all along.
19:41One evening, Eun-sab walked home one evening after school, but as he passed by, he noticed He-won struggling with a broken bicycle.
19:49He hesitated, too shy to offer help, and kept walking.
19:53But the image of He-won stuck with him.
19:55After a moment of indecision, he turned around, determined to help.
20:00But by the time he got back, He-won was already talking to Young-woo, who was fixing her bike.
20:05Watching them together, Eun-sab's chest tightened.
20:09Later in the present, Young-woo approached Eun-sab, asking for directions to the new village hall.
20:15Eun-sab couldn't help but feel that familiar pang of jealousy, especially after seeing Young-woo's lingering gaze at He-won.
20:21He quickly gave him the directions, eager to get him away from her.
20:26After Young-woo left, Eun-sab returned home.
20:29But even inside, He-won's words about Young-woo lingered in the air.
20:33Eun-sab, already simmering with jealousy, didn't want to hear more, so he quietly retreated to his room.
20:39The next day, Eun-sab delivered a letter to Hindal from Young-ju.
20:43Meanwhile, at the bookstore, He-won was preparing to move back to her aunt's house, which had finally been repaired.
20:49She came downstairs, and to her surprise, Young-woo was there.
20:54They spoke briefly, and Young-woo gave He-won his phone number.
20:57As their conversation ended, Young-woo's words lingered in the air.
21:01He mentioned that some things were still the same, and when He-won asked what he meant, he confessed that his feelings for her hadn't changed.
21:09That weekend, their high school held a reunion for all the alumni.
21:13He-won dressed up, her gold necklace and earrings gleaming.
21:16She said goodbye to her aunt, mentioning she would go with Eun-sab.
21:20But as she stepped out, she was taken aback to find Hong-woo waiting for her, asking her to attend the reunion with him instead.
21:28In short, Jang-woo, a key member of the event committee, took the stage to deliver his speech, officially kicking off the reunion.
21:36After finishing, he spotted Eun-sab standing alone and made his way over.
21:40He casually mentioned that He-won had arrived with Young-woo.
21:43The news hit Eun-sab hard.
21:46His face reddened as a wave of jealousy and shock washed over him.
21:50As the event continued, everyone mingled and gathered into their familiar groups.
21:55On one wall, old high school photos were displayed, sparking nostalgia.
21:59He-won scanned the collection, but Eun-sab's photo was nowhere to be found.
22:04A strange feeling settled in her chest.
22:06She began to wonder if he had been left out, or perhaps not well liked back then.
22:10Meanwhile, Eun-sab ran into Young-woo, and the tension between them was clear.
22:16Their past was filled with unspoken animosity.
22:19Young-woo's eyes wandered to the piano, where He-won sat, lost in her music.
22:24The piece she was playing brought him back to their high school days, a sense of calm washing over him as he listened.
22:31Later, He-won and Young-woo wandered through the venue, their conversation drifting to the past.
22:35Back in high school, when He-won had felt isolated, Young-woo had been the only one to truly stand by her.
22:42His support had helped her regain her place among the other students.
22:46And to He-won, he had become a hero.
22:49Their bond had carried them through to graduation.
22:51And now, years later, they found themselves reunited.
22:55In fact, Young-woo once again poured his heart out to He-won, confessing his love.
23:00But her response wasn't what he hoped for.
23:02She explained their lives had taken different directions.
23:06Though she appreciated everything Young-woo had done for her, she couldn't return his feelings.
23:11Soon after He-won moved on, her heart now belonged to Unsab.
23:15She searched high and low, determined to find him.
23:18But after hours of searching, he remained elusive.
23:21Just when she thought about checking their old classroom, her phone rang.
23:25It was Unsab.
23:26Memories of their time together came rushing back as she rushed to meet him.
23:30Standing in front of him, He-won finally found the courage to confess.
23:34But Unsab, never having been in a relationship before, seemed lost and confused by her words.
23:40Before he could say anything, Zhang-woo appeared, cutting the moment short.
23:45He had something important to discuss, and Unsab followed him without a word.
23:50Not long after Lin-un-we showed up, she learned about He-won's confession
23:54and mistakenly believed that Unsab had rejected her.
23:58At home, He-won couldn't shake the feeling of rejection.
24:02The thought of Unsab turning her down weighed on her heavily.
24:06The next day, she went to Lin-we, asking why Unsab had turned her away.
24:10Lin-we suggested he might have feelings for someone else.
24:13Shortly after, He-won hopped into Zhang-woo's car, accompanied by his friend,
24:17as they headed to the high school to help set up for an event.
24:21On the ride, curiosity got the best of her,
24:23and she asked why Unsab's photo was missing from the magazine.
24:27Zhang-woo explained that Unsab had missed the diploma photo shoot
24:30because he was absent from school for three months.
24:33Intrigued, He-won pressed further, asking what Unsab was like back then.
24:38Zhang-woo described him as a quiet guy who kept everything to himself.
24:41But there was one time when Unsab opened up to him about losing a keychain,
24:46something that seemed trivial at the time.
24:49He-won's eyes widened as a memory hit her.
24:51She had once given Unsab a keychain,
24:54and she recalled seeing a similar one in his car with the words,
24:57Irene saying goodnight.
24:59She couldn't help but think it was the same one.
25:02After saying goodbye to Zhang-woo and the others,
25:04He-won rushed to Unsab's bookstore.
25:07She wasted no time, immediately asking about the keychain.
25:10Unsab, however, didn't budge,
25:13coldly claiming he had made the keychain himself.
25:16Just then, Bo-young showed up, catching He-won off guard.
25:20Unsab mentioned his plans with Bo-young,
25:22and He-won felt a sting of disappointment.
25:25It seemed like Unsab was growing closer to someone she considered her rival.
25:29Feeling a mix of emotions, He-won left the bookstore,
25:32while Unsab stayed to attend to Bo-young.
25:35But as he served Bo-young, his thoughts drifted back to He-won.
25:38For the first time, he found himself ready to embrace her love.
25:43He rushed out to find her, but before he could make it,
25:46his mother called for help.
25:48By the time he returned, the moment was gone.
25:51That evening, both Unsab and He-won were left in a cloud of confusion,
25:56each wondering where the other had gone.
25:58The next day, Unsab suddenly called He-won to inform her
26:01that the bookstore would be closed for a few days.
26:03He claimed he was sick, though He-won had no idea what was really going on.
26:08That afternoon, while He-won was chopping wood,
26:11her aunt approached with the news that Unsab was unwell.
26:15He-won was immediately shocked and rushed to the bookstore,
26:17only to find it locked.
26:19Unsab had already left for his mother's house.
26:22As Unsab began to feel a little better,
26:24he ventured outside to get some fresh air.
26:27That's when he heard someone call him by the name Jin-ho.
26:29He turned to see the shadow of a woman and decided to follow her around.
26:34Meanwhile, Zhang Wu stopped by to check on Unsab,
26:37but found the bookstore empty.
26:38He searched around, but couldn't find him anywhere.
26:41After a while, he ran into He-won,
26:43and together they set off to look for Unsab.
26:46As nightfall came, they still hadn't found him.
26:50Determined, He-won decided to take matters into her own hands.
26:53Despite her fear, she headed into the mountains behind the village.
26:56She searched the area thoroughly until she stumbled upon an old house hidden deep in the woods.
27:01She entered and checked every room, but Unsab was nowhere to be found.
27:05What He-won didn't know was that earlier,
27:07Unsab had followed the mysterious woman into the mountains.
27:11He had even called her mother as he trailed behind.
27:13But during his journey, he lost his footing and fell,
27:16losing consciousness in the process.
27:19It turned out that Unsab wasn't the son of his current parents,
27:22but the stepson.
27:23Fast forward to the present, Unsab woke up to find the day already fading into evening.
27:29He made his way to the old cabin, seeking solitude to gather his thoughts.
27:33But as he entered, he was caught off guard by He-won, who had been searching for him.
27:38She followed him into the hut, her concern evident, but Unsab pushed her away.
27:43He told her to stop caring, to stop coming after him,
27:47and to never return to the mountain again.
27:49His words hit He-won hard, the weight of his rejection leaving her disappointed.
27:54Together, they left the cabin, walking side by side, but separated by an invisible divide.
28:00The next day, He-won was back at the bookstore, still carrying the burden of Unsab's words.
28:05When their paths crossed, she turned away, ignoring him completely.
28:10As He-won tended to the store, her aunt stopped by with news that she would be heading to Seoul
28:14for a few days, leaving He-won behind with her thoughts.
28:18That evening, Unsab returned from town and found He-won asleep in the bookstore.
28:22Her pale face and heavy breathing made him pause.
28:25It was then that he realized she was unwell.
28:28When she stirred and tried to leave, Unsab stopped her, offering her medicine.
28:33Still angry with him, He-won refused his help, brushing past him.
28:37But Unsab's guilt tugged at him, and he followed her, insisting she'd take the medicine.
28:42She stopped, but pressed him for an answer, asking if he cared for her.
28:48The rejection came as a shock, and her heart broke.
28:51She had seen him as a beacon of hope, a light after a storm.
28:54But now he was nothing more than a fleeting rainbow, bright for a moment,
28:59only to disappear and leave her in the cold.
29:02As Unsab watched her walk away, a wave of regret washed over him.
29:06The next day, Unsab, still feeling confused, received a call from his father.
29:11He was told that Li-Mui had lost her assignment book.
29:15Unsab recalled that the book had been left in her bag at the old hut.
29:19Around the same time, He-won arrived, ready to go to work.
29:24Unsab asked her to retrieve Li-Mui's bag, and He-won, though hesitant, agreed.
29:29They set off toward the old hut, but the journey was awkward.
29:33They barely exchanged words, keeping their distance, like strangers.
29:37Once at the old hut, Unsab quickly grabbed Li-Mui's bag.
29:42On their way back, He-won suggested Unsab head home first,
29:45while she planned to climb to the top of the mountain.
29:48Unsab nodded, watching her go before continuing on his way.
29:52But as He-won made her way up, she slipped near a river.
29:56Fortunately, Unsab was nearby and rushed to help, preventing her from falling.
30:00After reaching the mountain's peak, He-won stood in awe of the stunning view.
30:05It was then that she finally accepted the harsh truth.
30:08They could never be together.
30:10She told Unsab she would bury her feelings for him and never hold out hope again.
30:15After pouring out her heart, she began her descent.
30:18But just as she turned to leave, Unsab stopped her, pulling her into a passionate kiss.
30:24In that moment, everything changed.
30:26They were finally together, their hearts light and full of joy as they walked home side by side.
30:31Before parting for the night, Unsab mentioned he would temporarily close his bookstore
30:36to give He-won the space she needed to let go of the past.
30:39The next morning, He-won woke with a smile that felt like a new beginning.
30:44She felt an unexpected warmth toward her aunt, something she hadn't felt in a long time.
30:48All day, she waited for Unsab's call, but as night fell, her phone remained silent.
30:54Eventually, she went to bed, not expecting to hear from him that night.
30:58The next day, He-won walked into Unsab's bookstore, still feeling upset and keeping her distance.
31:04Unsab mentioned attending an event organized by Zhang Wu,
31:07but he didn't invite her, which only fueled He-won's irritation.
31:11Realizing his mistake, Unsab made it up to her with a kiss, calming her down.
31:16Later, they attended Zhang Wu's event, a book launch featuring popular titles and new releases.
31:22Afterward, they waited for the bus together, but their moment was cut short
31:26when a man approached Unsab with urgent news about his father being involved in a fight.
31:31When they arrived at the scene, they found Unsab's father in a heated argument with an elderly man.
31:37The old man insulted Unsab's family, claiming he wasn't his father's son,
31:42but an orphan raised on the streets.
31:43Unsab was stunned, but he didn't let it affect him too much, helping his father back home.
31:50Meanwhile, He-won left with Zhang Wu.
31:52As they drove away, He-won asked Zhang Wu about the real Unsab.
31:56Zhang Wu shared the rumors from their childhood,
31:58telling her that people once believed Unsab had been raised by animals in the mountains.
32:03Some even said his parents were homeless, living near the village.
32:06In reality, Unsab had once lived with his biological father in a small shack on the mountain where he learned independence.
32:13But one day when Unsab returned home, his father was gone.
32:17Since then, he had been on his own until his current stepfather found him.
32:21He-won felt sadness for Unsab after hearing his painful past.
32:25As his girlfriend, she met him later and encouraged him to stop dwelling on the past.
32:30She urged him to focus on building a future together.
32:33They shared a hug, and He-won didn't want to let go, even as Unsab had to work.
32:39Their tender moment was interrupted when Lin-hui suddenly appeared.
32:43Meanwhile, a man who resembled Unsab's biological father entered the village.
32:46The next morning, He-won dressed up and quietly woke up Unsab, still lost in sleep.
32:53She went out to shop, leaving the bookstore empty.
32:56It wasn't long before a man, strikingly similar to Unsab's father, walked in.
33:01To Unsab's surprise, the man introduced himself as Gil Dong, his biological uncle.
33:07They talked briefly, and during their conversation, Gil Dong urged Unsab to step outside his comfort zone
33:13to experience life with his real family.
33:16Unbeknownst to them, Lin-hui overheard everything.
33:19When the conversation ended and they left the bookstore, Unsab said goodbye to Lin-hui.
33:24He explained he'd be gone for a while and told her not to wait for him.
33:28Lin-hui, feeling the weight of his words, quickly went to inform her parents.
33:32Later, at the train station, Unsab stood ready to follow Jiang Nam.
33:36They boarded the train and soon found themselves at a beach.
33:40There, Unsab learned that Jiang Nam was a sailor.
33:42His plan was simple, to take Unsab on a sailing journey to help him embrace his identity as
33:48part of a sailor family, unlike his real father, who had hidden away in the mountains.
33:54Months passed and winter turned into spring.
33:56The bookstore, now thriving, bustled with customers each day.
34:00On this particular evening, as the sun set, the members of the book community gathered.
34:07Celebrating the success of their book sales with a group photo, it was a moment of triumph,
34:13one that would be remembered.
34:14As the last of the guests trickled out, Hei-Wan stayed behind, alone in the now quiet bookstore.
34:21The shop had flourished, but a heavy sadness lingered.
34:25Unsab wasn't there to share it with her.
34:26Just as she was about to head home, a familiar figure appeared in the doorway.
34:32It was Unsab finally back after all this time.
34:35They walked together in silence, and Hei-Wan asked if he was staying or leaving.
34:40But Unsab didn't answer directly.
34:42Instead, Hei-Wan reminded him of her plans to return to Seoul after spring,
34:46a promise she had made before winter had begun.
34:49The following day, Hei-Wan and Unsab were back at the bookstore, working side by side.
34:54Their routine was interrupted by a call about the land rent for the bookstore.
34:59Unsab was told to visit the landowner's house to settle the matter.
35:03He asked Hei-Wan to come along, and together they headed to the landowner's home,
35:07expecting a discussion about rent.
35:09However, when they arrived, they were shocked to find that the landowner had a different offer in mind.
35:15Instead of talking about rent, he handed Unsab ten rare old books,
35:19asking him to take care of them and to continue running the bookstore on his land.
35:23Afterward, the two decided to take a walk.
35:27As they strolled, Unsab expressed his feelings for Hei-Wan once again.
35:31The atmosphere shifted as night fell,
35:33and they returned to the bookstore to prepare books for the next day's sales.
35:37That's when Hei-Wan surprised him by saying she wanted to spend the night with him.
35:42Unsab was taken aback but agreed, beginning to unbutton his shirt.
35:46But before he could do much, Hei-Wan couldn't wait any longer.
35:49She kissed him passionately, and the night unfolded as they shared their love.
35:54Meanwhile, Myung-Yo received some devastating news.
35:57A friend arrived with the sad word that one of their friends had passed away.
36:01Together, they visited the grieving husband at the late friend's house.
36:06Seeing his deep sorrow brought back memories from Myung-Yo, reminding her of Myung-Joo.
36:11The memories went back to a time when Hei-Wan's mother had endured years of abuse from her alcoholic husband.
36:16Myung-Joo and Myung-Yo had tried to escape from him, but as they drove away, they were stopped.
36:22In a desperate attempt to protect herself and Myung-Yo, Myung-Yo ended up hitting Myung-Joo's husband with the car.
36:29With their escape plan falling apart, Myung-Joo instructed Myung-Yo to flee, promising to take the blame and protect her.
36:37To cover up the incident, Myung-Joo went to great lengths to remove Myung-Yo's fingerprints and replace them with her own,
36:43making it seem like she had killed the abusive man instead.
36:47Returning to the present, Eun-Sub quietly checked to ensure Hei-Wan was asleep before he began writing a letter addressed to her.
36:54The following day, the book community gathered again, and Niem-Wi brought her friend, Yong-Soo, eager to join the group.
37:02Together, they dove into their activity, reading books and sharing their thoughts.
37:06As the gathering came to an end, Yong-Woo, ready to head home, received a call from his old friend, Eun-Seo.
37:13Yong-Woo had secretly harbored feelings for her since high school, a love that mirrored Eun-Sub's own past struggles.
37:20Eun-Seo asked where Yong-Woo was, needing him for something.
37:24Though he was thrilled, Yong-Woo, inexperienced with love, felt nervous and told her he was busy.
37:30Meanwhile, Bo-Young flipped through the book she had borrowed from Eun-Sub's bookstore, and memories from high school rushed back.
37:37She remembered how she once had feelings for Eun-Sub.
37:40That evening, she decided to confess to him.
37:43But when she met him, he gently rejected her because his heart already belonged to Hei-Wan.
37:48Bo-Young walked away with a heavy heart, her feelings unreturned.
37:52Elsewhere, Yong-Woo's heart soared when he received a call from Eun-Seo.
37:56He couldn't help but stare at her profile picture with a smile.
38:00Though their conversation was about nothing important, getting her phone number felt like a small victory.
38:06Back at his desk, Eun-Sub continued to write the letter to Hei-Wan, pouring his emotions into every word.
38:12He thought about their shared moments in school and his deep desire to build a life with her in the old hut left by his parents.
38:19Just then, Hei-Wan appeared, having run away from Yong-Woo's house.
38:23That night, they shared another quiet, beautiful evening together.
38:26On the other hand, Bo-Young was in a deep slump after her love confession to Eun-Sub was rejected.
38:33Overwhelmed by despair, she considered jumping into a mountain ravine.
38:37But before she could go through with anything drastic, she had a sudden idea to call Eun-Sub, hoping to make him feel regret.
38:43However, he was busy with Hei-Wan, and the phone went unanswered.
38:47Desperate, Bo-Young decided to try the bookstore's landline.
38:51Eun-Sub picked up, and Bo-Young, in a panic, lied that she had fallen into a ravine and begged for help.
38:57Hei-Wan, overhearing the call, made her way to the mountain in Eun-Sub's place.
39:02When she arrived, she found Bo-Young walking back down, visibly upset.
39:06Hei-Wan couldn't hold back, scolding Bo-Young for embarrassing herself over someone who didn't feel the same way.
39:12All Bo-Young could do was cry in response.
39:15The next morning, Hei-Wan showed up at the bookstore, full of energy.
39:19She playfully woke Eun-Sub, attempting to kiss him.
39:22He woke up suddenly, blocking her advances with a grin.
39:26They shared a light-hearted romantic moment, laughing together.
39:30Meanwhile, Zhang-Wu gathered the courage to approach Eun-Sub.
39:33Passing by a flower shop, he remembered the flowers he had once given her, hoping to express his feelings.
39:39Back then, Eun-Sil had misunderstood the gesture, not realizing his affection.
39:45She had even rejected the flowers, saying she didn't like them, and turning away the letter hidden inside.
39:51After she left, Zhang-Wu's friends popped out from their hiding spot, teasing him about his failed confession.
39:57Back at the bookstore, Hei-Wan sat down with Eun-Sub's laptop, curious.
40:02As she opened it, she found the letters he'd written for her.
40:05Eun-Sub had just woken up, and when he saw her reading, panic set in.
40:10His face turned red as he realized she was reading his love letters.
40:14Hei-Wan couldn't help but tease him, laughing at how dramatically he'd written.
40:18Eun-Sub, flustered, tried to deflect her teasing, and the two shared a light-hearted moment of playful banter.
40:25Later that evening, a new member named Eun-Seil joined the book club.
40:28Eun-Sub, who had been reading a book about love, turned to Eun-Seil and asked if love was painful.
40:36Eun-Seil, innocent as ever, tossed the question right back to Zhang-Wu.
40:41Wanting to impress her, Zhang-Wu confidently claimed he had never been rejected or heartbroken.
40:46That night, Eun-Seil stayed with Hei-Wan's aunt while Sung-Ho's grandfather was ill.
40:51The next morning, Eun-Sub arrived to pick up Sung-Ho.
40:54Hei-Wan was about to wake her aunt when she found Myung-Yo unconscious.
40:58Panic set in, and Hei-Wan rushed her aunt to the hospital.
41:02After a while, Myung-Yo regained consciousness and quickly got dressed, insisting Hei-Wan shouldn't worry about her.
41:09She told Hei-Wan to return to Seoul now that spring had arrived.
41:12Back at home, Myung-Yo waited for her older sister, Myung-Joo.
41:16As soon as Myung-Joo arrived, she asked about Myung-Yo's condition, already knowing something was wrong.
41:22Myung-Yo removed her sunglasses, revealing a serious eye injury.
41:25She explained that the trauma of her past, particularly the incident with Hei-Wan's father, had taken a toll on her, causing her condition to worsen as she couldn't stop thinking about what she had done.
41:36Later that evening, the door swung open and Hei-Wan walked in, breaking the heavy silence in the room.
41:41As night fell, Myung-Yo sat down and began writing the story of her life, from the moment she killed Hei-Wan's father to her battle with illness.
41:51She sent her account to Eun-Sub, hoping he would finally understand the truth about Hei-Wan's parents.
41:57Eun-Sub read her words through the night, his mind racing as he processed the shocking details.
42:01By morning, he handed the writings to Hei-Wan, urging her to read them alone at Myung-Yo's house.
42:08Before Hei-Wan could uncover the full truth, Eun-Sub held her tightly and asked her to meet again once she finished reading.
42:15Hei-Wan returned home, her heart heavy as she began to read the novel her aunt had written.
42:20As the pages turned, the secrets of her parents' past came to light.
42:23The weight of the truth was too much to bear, and she paused, overwhelmed.
42:29Just then, her mother arrived.
42:31Hei-Wan's anger and sadness spilled over as she confronted her mother about the lies.
42:36She couldn't understand why her mother had protected her aunt, sacrificing herself in the process.
42:42Feeling betrayed, she left the house in despair.
42:45Alone at a bus stop, Hei-Wan couldn't shake the sadness that clung to her.
42:48She boarded the bus to Seoul, her mind reeling from the realization that her mother and aunt had hidden such a monumental truth from her.
42:57Eun-Sub, realizing she had left, tracked her down at the bus terminal.
43:01He handed her his jacket and offered his shoulder for support.
43:05As Hei-Wan began to calm down, Eun-Sub guided her back to the village.
43:09But instead of taking her to his home, he led her to the place where he had once lived,
43:14the house where his father had passed away.
43:16He showed her around and tried to comfort her, explaining that her mother and aunt's actions,
43:22though painful, were done out of love.
43:24If she had known the truth sooner, the burden would have been unbearable.
43:27Eun-Sub urged Hei-Wan not to be angry with her mother and aunt,
43:31assuring her they had only wanted to protect her.
43:34Understanding the depth of their love, Hei-Wan decided to return to her village.
43:38Before they parted, Eun-Sub hugged her one last time and reminded her not to hold on to any bitterness.
43:44After reuniting with her aunt, Hei-Wan wasted no time in asking why the truth had been hidden from her all this time.
43:52Just as Eun-Sub had explained, Myung-Yeo confessed that she didn't want Hei-Wan to suffer,
43:56hoping she'd remain blissfully unaware of the harsh reality.
44:00But now, with her illness and guilt weighing heavily on her, Myung-Yeo couldn't keep the secret any longer.
44:05She decided it was time to come clean and turn herself in to the police.
44:11Overwhelmed by the news, Hei-Wan went to a shop and drank herself into a stupor,
44:15trying to escape the chaos of her thoughts.
44:18The next day, she woke up at Bo-Young's place, having passed out from the alcohol.
44:22Bo-Young had taken care of her, showing kindness when she needed it most.
44:27Hei-Wan made her way back to the village, only to find a police car parked outside Myung-Yeo's house.
44:32To her relief, Myung-Yeo wasn't being arrested.
44:35Instead, the police were apprehending a disturbed woman who had been hiding behind her house.
44:40It was then that Hei-Wan understood.
44:42Myung-Yeo's actions were all out of love.
44:45Her heart softened, and she forgave her aunt.
44:48She even pleaded with her to not turn herself in and to stay,
44:51offering the chance to rebuild their family with her mom.
44:54Later, Hei-Wan went to the bookstore to share the good news with Eun-Sub.
44:58But even as she did, she faced a bigger reality.
45:01Spring was over, and she had to leave the village soon.
45:04She wished him the best for the future of his bookstore, but couldn't promise she'd return.
45:09After a final farewell, Hei-Wan left, and Eun-Sub was left standing alone,
45:14knowing he could never truly have her.
45:16A year had passed since Hei-Wan left the village.
45:19With the snow melted, the villagers had returned to their fields,
45:22picking up where they had left off.
45:24Eun-Sub, however, was left behind,
45:27alone again after the unforgettable time he shared with Hei-Wan.
45:30Her departure had created a space in his life that he couldn't fill.
45:34Hei-Wan had moved back to Seoul to chase her dream of becoming a musician.
45:38She had competed in various music contests and even reached a national level,
45:42but her success did little to ease the ache of missing Eun-Sub.
45:46Meanwhile, Myung-Yo and Myung-Joo continued living together in Myung-Yo's house,
45:51though both felt the absence of their friends.
45:53Despite the distance, neither Hei-Wan nor Eun-Sub had heard from each other.
45:57No calls, no letters, just a lingering sense of longing between them.
46:03One day, Hei-Wan walked into a cafe in Trennan to Young-Wu.
46:07He hadn't given up on his feelings for her, but this time, she made it clear.
46:11Her heart belonged to Eun-Sub.
46:14A few days later, Hei-Wan was caught off guard when Hei-Wan arrived in the village,
46:18announcing she planned to stay for a week.
46:19The two met at a local eatery, sharing a meal while Hei-Wan asked about Hei-Wan's dream.
46:25Hei-Wan, with a sense of sadness, revealed that all her efforts had fallen short.
46:30Just as they were eating, Jang-Wu walked into the restaurant and froze when he saw Hei-Wan.
46:35He didn't sit down to eat, though.
46:37Hei-Wan, noticing him outside, saw that Jang-Wu was with Eun-Sub and another woman.
46:42She could only watch from a distance, unable to approach.
46:44Jang-Wu didn't eat inside, but soon ran into Eun-Sil, inviting her to hang out.
46:51After treating her to ice cream, Eun-Sil gave him a subtle sign that she'd be open to his confession.
46:56However, Jang-Wu, unaware of her intentions, didn't catch on.
47:00In the end, Eun-Sil couldn't hide her feelings any longer and confessed.
47:04Surprised, Jang-Wu kissed her impulsively.
47:07And from that moment, they began dating.
47:10Meanwhile, Hei-Wan and Eun-Sub finally had their own reunion.
47:13It didn't quite go as expected.
47:15Their brief meeting ended quickly as Eun-Sub had to leave for his mother's memorial.
47:20As he got into his car to leave, Hei-Wan rushed toward him, calling for one last hug.
47:25He stopped and stepped out, allowing her to hold him tightly,
47:29both knowing it might be their final moment together.
47:32After the embrace, Hei-Wan apologized for interrupting his plans
47:36and wished him happiness with the woman she had seen earlier.
47:40She also told him she was leaving.
47:41However, Eun-Sub explained that the woman was just a friend of his and Jang-Wu's.
47:47He then asked her how long she'd be gone and when she'd return.
47:51Hei-Wan smiled and blushed at his words, feeling a sense of warmth she hadn't expected.
47:56A few days later, Hei-Wan returned to work at Eun-Sub's bookstore.
48:00Eun-Sub had just returned after making a delivery,
48:03and as soon as Hei-Wan saw him, she rushed to him, wrapping her arms around him tightly.
48:08Neither wanted to let go.
48:10After some time apart, they shared a kiss, rekindling their love story.
48:15They promised each other they would never leave again.
48:18So the moral of the story is, if you're ever heartbroken, confused, or just need a good cry,
48:25open a bookstore, wait a few seasons,
48:27and eventually the girl who left might come back, hug you, and reorganize your shelves and your feelings.
48:34Chapter 5