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She Lost Her First Love, Then Mistook His Brother for Him _ Seasons of Blossom
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00:00The school's popular heartthrob, Ha Min, died suddenly and mysteriously.
00:04No one knew what happened, only his secret girlfriend carried a heavy burden of guilt.
00:08Years later she returned to their old high school, where she encountered Ha Min's younger brother,
00:13setting the wheels of fate in motion once again.
00:16So Meng, now a teacher, was assigned to teach at the very high school she attended,
00:20but her face held no trace of joy.
00:22Her friends understood that returning was an ordeal.
00:25They watched with sympathy as a man, clearly smitten with So Meng, pursued her.
00:29Her polite but icy rejections made them certain he wouldn't stand a chance.
00:34They knew the reason why.
00:35So Meng was still haunted by the memory of Ha Min, the boy who'd shone as bright as the sun.
00:40He had captured her heart years ago, and she had never truly moved on.
00:44The next day, as So Meng walked through the familiar halls, lost in memories,
00:49a man who looked exactly like Ha Min walked past.
00:52Stunned, So Meng froze.
00:54Before she could process the shock, the man pursuing her rushed up, interrupting her thoughts.
00:58Together, they reported the strange encounter to the principal.
01:01After the meeting, drawn by an unseen force, So Meng found herself walking toward the art room
01:06where she and Ha Min used to meet.
01:08She hoped, perhaps foolishly, that when she opened the door, her radiant Ha Min would be there,
01:13waiting for her just like he always had.
01:15A ray of sunlight streamed through the window, illuminating the room.
01:19There, looking every bit the high school student he once was, stood Ha Min, turning to face her.
01:24Time seemed to rewind, taking her back to their high school days.
01:28So Meng was a shy, unremarkable girl, while Ha Min was the school's heartthrob, chased by a legion of admirers.
01:34Outwardly, he was polite and friendly to everyone, a model student in the eyes of the teachers.
01:39But privately, Ha Min had a darker side.
01:42One day, after escaping a particularly persistent group of female fans,
01:46he'd hidden in the art room, venting his frustrations.
01:49They're so annoying, always crowding around me, he'd muttered, unaware that So Meng was also in the room.
01:55Mortified, So Meng watched him, too scared to make a sound.
01:58Then, she accidentally knocked over an easel.
02:01As she fumbled to pick it up, a warm hand steadied it from behind her, flustered.
02:05So Meng looked up to see Ha Min, surprisingly calm.
02:08He gently helped her fix the easel, then leaned in close, whispering a warning.
02:13If she breathed a word of what she'd overheard, she could forget about ever using the art room again.
02:18Their unique relationship began in that very art room.
02:21Snapping back to the present, overwhelmed by grief and a rush of emotions, So Meng fainted.
02:26For years, she blamed herself for Ha Min's death, convinced that she was somehow responsible.
02:31She couldn't escape the memory of him.
02:33His death had been so sudden, that she didn't even have a single photograph.
02:37This agonizing longing had driven her to return to the school.
02:40A place filled with both joy and unbearable pain.
02:43A kind teacher, aware of So Meng's history, had advised her against returning, until she
02:48was emotionally ready.
02:50But after much deliberation, So Meng decided to face her past head on, rather than run from
02:55it.
02:55Now seeing Ha Min approaching, So Meng instinctively reached out, touching his cheek, half expecting
03:00it to be another hallucination.
03:02But this time, it was real.
03:04The man who looked so much like Ha Min was Jae Min, Ha Min's younger brother.
03:09Overcome with emotion, So Meng cried out Ha Min's name.
03:12Jae Min was caught off guard and didn't even react.
03:15It was only when So Meng got a closer look that she realized her mistake.
03:19Flustered, she apologized and hurried away.
03:22Later, a teacher filled her in.
03:23Jae Min was Ha Min's younger brother.
03:26Like his brother, Jae Min was a popular figure at school.
03:29And he had his sights set on Bo Mi, the school's most beautiful girl.
03:33They made a striking couple, and their budding romance was the envy of many.
03:37Jae Min confessed his feelings to Bo Mi, and it was clear she reciprocated.
03:41However, instead of answering him directly, she asked him to meet her that evening.
03:45At lunch, Bo Mi and her best friend were eating together as usual, when two girls from their
03:49class approached, hoping to enlist Bo Mi's help in confessing their feelings to Jae Min.
03:54Bo Mai, always eager to please, was unsure how to refuse.
03:58Seeing her friend's discomfort, her best friend jumped in, claiming she had a crush on Jae Min,
04:04effectively shutting down the other girl's request.
04:06This lie, however, put Bo Mi in a difficult position, still giddy from Jae Min's confession.
04:11She now felt she couldn't reciprocate his feelings.
04:14The two girls, sensing something was amiss, pressed them, asking if they both liked the
04:19same guy.
04:20Fearful of hurting her friend, Bo Mi blurted out another lie, claiming she liked Jin Young,
04:25the school's notorious trash talker, a guy she barely knew.
04:29Unfortunately, Jin Young happened to be eating nearby, and overheard her declaration.
04:33That evening, Bo Mi rejected Jae Min's confession.
04:37Confused, he asked why.
04:38Bo Mai lied again, telling him she liked someone else.
04:41Disappointment clouded Jae Min's eyes.
04:43Bo Mai's best friend, noticing the awkward tension, assumed Bo Mi was playing hard to get.
04:48She confessed that her earlier claim about liking Jae Min was a lie, fueled by annoyance at
04:53the other girls trying to use Bo Mi.
04:55But Bo Mi, still afraid of losing her friend, couldn't bring herself to admit her true feelings
05:00for Jae Min.
05:00Bo Mai continued to hang out with Jae Min, pretending everything was normal.
05:05She remained oblivious to the fact that Jin Young now watched her, his gaze lingering whenever
05:09their paths crossed.
05:11Because of her impulsive lie, Jin Young's friends were baffled.
05:14Why would Bo Mi, a smart, well-behaved girl, be interested in Jin Young, a guy known only
05:19for his gaming skills?
05:21Bo Mai's best friend was equally incredulous.
05:24Knowing Bo Mai so well, she was certain that her friend was avoiding Jae Min, because of
05:28the earlier misunderstanding, she tried to persuade Bo Mai to be honest with herself and with Jae
05:33Min, urging her not to let their friendship get in the way of her happiness.
05:37But Bo Mi stubbornly insisted that she truly liked Jin Young, even going so far as to fabricate
05:41an attraction to his blunt honesty.
05:43Before their argument could escalate, the school bell rang, and they hurried off to class.
05:47Jin Young, who'd been playing games in a nearby hallway, overheard their entire conversation.
05:52Back in class, Bo Mi tried to apologize to Jin Young for accidentally knocking his phone
05:57off a table in the hallway.
05:59Jin Young, however, brushed it off, making the situation even more awkward.
06:03Just then, So Mang walked by, the scene triggering a flood of memories about her and Ha Min.
06:09Back then, both she and Ha Min had treated the art room as their sanctuary.
06:13They often occupied the same space, yet rarely spoke, almost treating each other as invisible.
06:18So Mang would lose herself in her art, while Ha Min would be engrossed in his books.
06:23One day, Ha Min broke the silence.
06:25Asking So Mang if her passion for drawing meant she planned to go to art school.
06:29So Mang admitted she had no such grand plan.
06:32For her, drawing was simply something she enjoyed.
06:35Something she did for the pure pleasure of it.
06:37To her surprise, this simple confession sparked an unexpected reaction in Ha Min.
06:41Jealousy.
06:42To him, liking or disliking something didn't matter.
06:45Ha Min's path was predetermined.
06:47Study hard.
06:48Get into medical school.
06:50And fulfill his mother's expectations.
06:52Despite their different backgrounds, Ha Min and So Mang gradually grew closer.
06:56He didn't hide his annoyance at receiving gifts from his female admirers.
07:00A candidness.
07:02So Mang found endearing.
07:03They discovered they both lacked close friends.
07:06So Mang was touched to learn that even someone as popular as Ha Min felt lonely.
07:10Yet despite their easy camaraderie within the art room,
07:13Ha Min insisted they maintain a pretense of not knowing each other elsewhere.
07:16Back in the present, Jae Min's parents had divorced after Ha Min's death.
07:20Jae Min and his father remained determined to uncover the truth.
07:24Tirelessly interviewing everyone who knew Ha Min.
07:27Only to be met with repeated disappointment.
07:29No one truly knew him.
07:30So Mang's appearance, however, felt like a breakthrough.
07:33But Jae Min hesitated.
07:35Fearing to raise his father's hopes prematurely.
07:37He decided to keep his encounter with So Mang a secret.
07:40Determined to investigate on his own.
07:42So Mang gathered students to clean the art room.
07:44Bo Mai, as class president, was eager to participate.
07:48Jae Min, wanting to be near Bo Mi, volunteered as well.
07:52Surprisingly, Jin Young, usually indifferent to class activities, also raised his hand.
07:57Each student had their own motivations for being there.
08:00During group assignments, Jae Min looked expectantly at Bo Mi, hoping to be paired with her.
08:05But Bo Mai avoided his gaze, requesting to clean the floors with Jin Young.
08:09Crushed, Jae Min retreated to the rooftop.
08:11His best friend, seeing his distress, followed him.
08:14Learning about Bo Mi's rejection.
08:16It turned out, that Jae Min's best friend secretly harbored feelings for him.
08:20They were close.
08:21But Jae Min remained oblivious to her affections.
08:24It wasn't until Bo Mi came into the picture, and Jae Min's gaze followed her everywhere,
08:29that she realized she'd lost him.
08:31From then on, she'd buried her feelings, content to watch him from afar, hoping for his happiness.
08:36Now, however, she felt responsible for his unhappiness.
08:40She decided to tell Jae Min that Bo Mi actually liked him.
08:42She warned Bo Mi of her plan.
08:45Panic set in.
08:46Bo Mai recalled cleaning with Jin Young earlier.
08:49He'd asked why she'd claimed to like him.
08:51She'd confessed everything.
08:52Her lie, her desire not to hurt her friend.
08:55To her surprise, Jin Young wasn't angry.
08:58He proposed they fake a relationship to convince her friend.
09:01At the time, she'd found him odd.
09:03Now, she found herself negotiating the terms of their pretend romance.
09:06Three months.
09:07Jin Young, however, teased her, initially refusing.
09:10Desperate, Bo Mi offered to do all the art room cleaning and buy him snacks.
09:15He agreed, but on one condition, since she'd initiated the fake relationship, she had to
09:19be the one dumped when it ended.
09:21Before Bo Mi could react, Jin Young announced to the class that they were officially dating.
09:26Just then, Jae Min's best friend burst in, accusing them of being crazy.
09:31She demanded to know why Bo Mai liked Jin Young, pointing out they'd never interacted.
09:35Bo Mai, speechless, stammered, unable to explain.
09:38Seeing her struggle, Jin Young, disregarding their earlier agreement, declared to the entire
09:44class that he was the one who pursued Bo Mi.
09:46Jin Young's friends were equally surprised.
09:49He'd received his fair share of confessions.
09:51But his blunt, often clumsy rejections had left many girls embarrassed.
09:55He'd never seemed to care.
09:56This time, however, felt different.
09:58His friends sensed a genuine shift in his demeanor.
10:01Meanwhile, Jae Min's best friend, uncomfortable seeing Bo Mi and Jin Young together, suggested
10:07a weekend hangout with Jae Min, hoping to interrogate the new couple.
10:11But Jae Min already had plans.
10:13He was meeting So Mang to learn more about his brother.
10:15So Mang's stories painted a different picture of Ha Min.
10:18In school, he'd cultivated a polite, helpful image.
10:21Once, during a track meet, a girl sprained her ankle.
10:25Ha Min had rushed to her side, comforting her before wordlessly carrying her to the nurse's
10:29office, earning envious stares from other girls.
10:32Only So Mang, privy to his inner thoughts, saw through the performance.
10:36Back in the art room, Ha Min vented his frustration.
10:39Every time a teacher's out of sight, there's another damsel in distress.
10:43It's exhausting.
10:44He hated these charades but couldn't risk damaging his reputation.
10:48So Mang, amused by his complaints, teased him about being two-faced.
10:52Ha Min, comfortable revealing his true self to her, relaxed.
10:55As So Mang sketched, repeatedly brushing her bangs aside,
10:59Ha Min impulsively offered to trim them.
11:02So Mang, skeptical, shook her head.
11:04Undeterred, Ha Min grabbed a pair of scissors, assuring her he'd cut hair as a kid and was
11:09quite skilled.
11:10He finished quickly, proudly presenting her with a mirror.
11:13So Mang opened her eyes, finding Ha Min's face inches from hers.
11:17Their eyes met a spark igniting between them.
11:19The moment was shattered, however, when So Mang saw her reflection.
11:23She shrieked in horror at her uneven bangs.
11:26Ha Min, the culprit, cringed.
11:28Back in class, while chatting with a friend, Ha Min discreetly slipped.
11:32So Mang a hair clipped to hide the disastrous haircut.
11:35This small gesture warmed So Mang's heart, drawing them closer.
11:38While they maintained their public pretense, their stolen glances became more frequent.
11:42This subtle shift didn't go unnoticed by a jealous girl, who'd long pursued Ha Min.
11:47She confronted So Mang, even threatening to cut her hair.
11:50Fortunately, Ha Min intervened.
11:52But instead of defending So Mang, he feigned concern for the other girl, warning her about
11:57getting in trouble with the teachers, and led her away, hurt.
12:01So Mang retreated to the art room.
12:03Ha Min, worried, followed.
12:05He'd seen the other girl scratch.
12:07So Mang's hand with the scissors.
12:08Seeing So Mang's brave face crumble, he gently took her hand, carefully applying a band-aid.
12:14Back in the present, Jae Min's best friend, still unconvinced about Bo Mi's feelings for
12:19Jin Young, remained distant.
12:21Hoping to mend their friendship, Jae Min invited both girls for tea-talk-baki.
12:25His best friend agreed, but the tension persisted.
12:28Bo Mai realized explanations were futile.
12:30She approached Jin Young, suggesting they needed to act like a real couple to convince her friend.
12:35Jin Young, playing along, readily agreed.
12:37They started taking the bus together, with Jin Young even switching seats to sit beside Bo Mi.
12:43At lunch, Bo Mi joined Jin Young and his friends, much to the annoyance of her best friend,
12:48who watched them with growing discomfort.
12:50That evening, Bo Mi and Jin Young cleaned the art room together.
12:53Jin Young guessed, correctly, that Bo Mai had never been in a relationship.
12:57Bo Mi, though slightly embarrassed, retorted that she had plenty of admirers.
13:02Just then, her best friend walked in, her eyes scanning them suspiciously.
13:06Bo Mi instinctively moved closer to Jin Young, casually looping her arm through his.
13:11Jin Young froze, completely stiff.
13:13It turned out, her best friend had come to invite them on a double date that weekend.
13:17Bo Mi and Jin Young accepted.
13:19On their way to the date, they bumped into Jae Min, who was talking to So Meng.
13:23Hearing about their plans, Jae Min quickly excused himself and joined them, leaving So Meng behind.
13:29Watching them go, So Meng was reminded of her own sweet fleeting moments with Ha Min.
13:33Ha Min had once asked So Meng to meet him outside of school.
13:38She'd taken him to an art studio.
13:39Just moments after they arrived, the owner returned.
13:42Panicked, So Meng pulled Ha Min into a small storage closet.
13:46Preoccupied with listening for the owner, So Meng didn't notice Ha Min standing close behind her.
13:51His heart pounding.
13:52They waited nervously until the owner left, finally emerging from their hiding place.
13:57Back in the present, Bo Mi and Jin Young's situation was becoming increasingly complicated.
14:01Jae Min's best friend interrogated Bo Mi like a detective, demanding details about her relationship
14:07with Jin Young.
14:08Overwhelmed, Bo Mi struggled to answer.
14:11Her best friend then called Jin Young away, leaving Bo Mi and Jae Min alone.
14:15Jin Young was puzzled by her friend's behavior.
14:18She knew Bo Mi well and was worried she was being taken advantage of.
14:21Knowing Bo Mi didn't like Jin Young, she wanted to understand his motives for participating
14:26in this charade.
14:27Jin Young didn't hesitate.
14:28He admitted he was doing it because he liked Bo Mi.
14:31This unexpected confession stunned her best friend.
14:34Fearing their ruse would be exposed, Jin Young grabbed Bo Mi's hand and pulled her away.
14:38Bo Mi, having been dragged away before eating anything, was starving.
14:43Jin Young thoughtfully bought her some food.
14:45As they sat on a bench, Bo Mi realized she knew nothing about Jin Young, not even his hobbies.
14:50Jin Young, instead of being offended, was understanding.
14:53A maturity that made Bo Mi see him in a new light.
14:55The next morning, Jin Young waited for Bo Mi on her usual route to school, a gesture that
15:00warmed her heart.
15:01During class, noticing Bo Mi dozing off, Jin Young challenged her to a game of tic-tac-toe.
15:07Bo Mi, however, was no match for him, losing repeatedly.
15:11As soon as the bell rang, Jin Young bolted.
15:13Bo Mi, wanting a rematch, chased after him, but he playfully refused, teasing her about
15:19her poor skills.
15:20In gym class, Bo Mi and Jae Min were paired up for badminton practice, preparing for an upcoming
15:25tournament.
15:26Jin Young and Jae Min's best friend were also partners.
15:29During a break, Bo Mi and Jae Min chatted.
15:31Bo Mi admitted that while Jae Young was often unpredictable, he was also responsible.
15:36Seeing them getting along, a jealous Jae Young aimed a shuttlecock at Jae Min's head.
15:41Watching Bo Mi and Jae Young grow closer, Jae Min felt a pang of sadness.
15:46He skipped lunch, retreating to the rooftop.
15:48His best friend followed, offering to take him out for a nice meal on Sunday.
15:52Jae Min declined, explaining he already had plans.
15:56It turned out that after his brother's death, his parents had contacted all of Ha Min's
16:00friends.
16:01Among those contacted, so Mang's name was missing.
16:04Yet, she held the key to understanding Jae Min's brother.
16:07To uncover the truth behind Ha Min's death, Jae Min agreed to model for So Mang, hoping she
16:12might reveal something in their conversations.
16:14They began meeting outside of school every weekend.
16:17Each time she drew him, his striking resemblance to Ha Min brought back a flood of memories.
16:21She remembered a time when, just as their bonds seemed to deepen, Ha Min suddenly stopped
16:26coming to the art room.
16:27So Mang sensed something was wrong but couldn't pinpoint what.
16:31She asked Jae Min if he remembered anything unusual from that period.
16:34He lied, claiming he was too young to recall.
16:37But Jae Min remembered it vividly.
16:39It was when their mother forced him into extra tutoring.
16:42Ha Min, weary of living under his mother's relentless expectations, didn't want the same
16:46for his brother.
16:47He'd strive to meet every demand, hoping to shield Jae Min.
16:51Their mother had promised to let Jae Min develop at his own pace.
16:54But, claiming she couldn't accept her son falling behind, she'd enrolled him in extra
16:58classes.
16:59Furious, Ha Min confronted his parents.
17:02A frightened Jae Min tried to intervene.
17:04But Ha Min, in his anger, pushed him away.
17:07Jae Min hit his head on the wall.
17:09Consumed by guilt, Ha Min began distancing himself from So Mang.
17:13He saw himself as a hypocrite, a fraud.
17:15Only with So Mang could he be his true self.
17:17He'd grown dependent on her, a dependence that frightened him.
17:21He told himself he needed to face his problems alone.
17:24So Mang, unsure how to comfort him, gave him a drawing of a rabbit holding an umbrella
17:28over a fox.
17:29A symbol of hope and resilience in the face of adversity.
17:32Ha Min's heart melted.
17:34For the first time, in front of the entire class, Ha Min called So Mang's name, asking
17:39her to stay after school to help the student council prepare for the sports festival.
17:43He wanted her to use her artistic skills to paint designs on students' faces.
17:48So Mang, however, was hesitant.
17:50She'd never painted on someone's face before.
17:52Seeing Ha Min about to leave, she pleaded with him to be her guinea pig.
17:56Reluctantly, worried about his handsome face being ruined, but unable to resist her earnest
18:01plea, he closed his eyes, surrendering to his fate.
18:05So Mang playfully painted a small fox on his cheek.
18:08Other boys, impressed, lined up for their turn.
18:10Ha Min quickly found an excuse to whisk So Mang away, as revenge.
18:15He gave her a basket of flowers and a list of names, instructing her to deliver them.
18:20Exhausted after completing the task, So Mang was startled when Ha Min appeared behind her,
18:25leading her to the rooftop.
18:26Expecting another chore, she was stunned when he confessed his feelings.
18:30So Mang had always assumed Ha Min's reluctance to acknowledge her at school was to avoid embarrassing
18:35her.
18:35But the truth was, he feared her talent would attract attention, that others would.
18:40Like him, fall for her.
18:42Before So Mang could process his confession, a wave of students flooded the rooftop, filling
18:46the space between them.
18:48Ha Min boldly reached out, pulling her close.
18:51Hand in hand, they stood together.
18:53Their unspoken feelings finally confirmed.
18:56The sports festival arrived in a blink.
18:58Following tradition, boys would give a flower to their crush.
19:01Bo Mai, with her striking beauty, received dozens.
19:04Many whispered that it was because her boyfriend, Jin Young, was too unremarkable.
19:08Everyone anticipated Jin Young's reaction to his girlfriend's popularity.
19:12Instead of showing jealousy, he calmly invited Bo Mi to watch him compete in the Esports Gaming
19:16Tournament, a new addition to the festival.
19:19Bo Mai only managed to watch half, before leaving to compete in the badminton tournament with
19:24Jae Min.
19:25The festival ended with Jin Young winning the gaming championship, and Bo Mi and Jae Min
19:29taking the badminton title.
19:31As Bo Mi and Jae Min walked together, their faces beaming.
19:35Jae Min, unable to contain himself any longer, asked,
19:38Bo Mi, are you really dating Jin Young?
19:40A slightly jealous Jin Young swept away all the flowers in Bo Mi's arms, leaving only the
19:46one he'd given her.
19:47It turned out Jae Min had overheard Bo Mi and Jin Young discussing their fake relationship.
19:52Bo Mai was speechless.
19:54Jae Min, understanding, promised to keep her secret.
19:57Soon after, the school announced a couple's dance competition.
20:00Bo Mi and Jin Young were the only publicly acknowledged couple in their class.
20:04Eager to win the prize money, Bo Mi, as class president, decided they should participate.
20:09Jin Young wasn't a dancer, but seeing Bo Mi's enthusiasm, he relented, scrolling through
20:14videos until he found a routine he could tolerate.
20:16During practice, he stumbled, nearly falling, and almost landing in a rather compromising position
20:21with Bo Mi.
20:22This almost intimate moment echoed a similar experience between So Meng and Ha Min.
20:27Having confessed their feelings, they'd eagerly awaited summer break.
20:30Ha Min suggested they paint together at an off-campus art studio.
20:34The instructor gave Ha Min a set of paints, encouraging him to paint whatever came to mind.
20:39This seemingly simple request stumped him.
20:42He sat staring at the canvas, finally producing a painting after much deliberation.
20:46The instructor praised his unique talent.
20:48But So Meng noticed the profound loneliness expressed in his work.
20:52She asked him how he felt about the finished piece.
20:54He joked that it was too easy.
20:56They both looked out the window, their moods contrasting sharply.
21:00So Meng enjoyed the rain, while Ha Min wished summer would end quickly, lest he drowns in
21:04its humid embrace.
21:06Sensing his melancholy, So Meng threw their umbrellas down and pulled him into the pouring rain.
21:11Her radiant smile was infectious, and Ha Min's face lit up with a joy he hadn't felt in
21:15a long time. Soaked, they returned to the studio, noticing the outline of So Meng's figure beneath
21:21her wet clothes. Ha Min chivalrously took off his shirt and draped it over her.
21:25They huddled together under a thin blanket. Ha Min confessed that before meeting So Meng,
21:30he believed everything had to have a purpose. Studying hard to get into medical school,
21:34and using an umbrella in the rain. So Meng, however, lived by a different philosophy.
21:39Pursuing what she loved, freedom he envied.
21:41His words touched So Meng's heart. She reached out, gently stroking his hair.
21:46A charged silence filled the air. Unable to resist, Ha Min kissed her. Excited,
21:52So Meng shared the news of her new boyfriend with her best friend. Her friend, however,
21:56threw cold water on her happiness, warning her that a man who didn't publicly acknowledge his
22:01girlfriend was likely playing the field. Her friend's words struck a chord. The next day,
22:06So Meng dressed up and went to see Ha Min, but hesitated to address the elephant in the room,
22:10defining their relationship. Unsure of his feelings, she worried that being too affectionate was
22:15inappropriate. She subtly tried to avoid his touches, but Ha Min's natural intimacy confused
22:21her further. He noticed her evasiveness and asked what was wrong. So Meng finally voiced her concerns.
22:27She cared deeply for him, her heart racing whenever they were together. But she didn't know how he saw
22:32her. Ha Min, his heart aching, pulled her close, confessing his love. So Meng was the light in his life,
22:38the reason he wanted to keep going. Finally reassured, so Meng's doubts vanished.
22:43Summer break flew by. Ha Min's secret trips to the art studio, instead of his tutoring sessions,
22:49were discovered by his mother. She was furious, unable to accept her sons. Deviants. She often
22:55lamented that giving birth to him had cost her dreams. She'd pinned her hopes on him, wanting him
22:59to fulfill them in her stead. Ha Min, pitying her, had silently accepted being a vessel for her ambitions.
23:05But her constant control suffocated him. Without asking for an explanation, she tore up his painting,
23:12forbidding him from ever painting again. This act became one of the final straws that broke him.
23:16Back in the present, Bo Mi and Jin Young practiced their dance routine. The close physical contact made
23:22them both self-conscious. Bo Mi's feelings for Jin Young were growing. That evening, she drafted and
23:27deleted text messages to him. Just as she was about to call, her mother summoned her, and she missed his
23:32incoming call. Jin Young's younger sister, curious about his girlfriend, had urged him to call Bo Mi.
23:38Unable to reach her, he promised his sister a hamburger treat. On their way, he bumped into Bo Mi and
23:43invited her along. Jin Young's attentiveness towards his sister made Bo Mi see him in a different light
23:49once again. Six years earlier, Ha Min's mother had unilaterally cancelled his art classes and confiscated
23:55his phone. So Meng was worried, but Ha Min put on a brave face, insisting he was fine. However, as his
24:02tutoring sessions increased, his schedule became even more packed. Their secret art studio haven was
24:08discovered by one of Ha Min's friends, an art student who also wanted to use the space. So Meng couldn't
24:13refuse, and Ha Min, heartbroken at the loss of their sanctuary, felt increasingly trapped. Under immense
24:19pressure, Ha Min started to falter. Usually a straight A student, he made mistakes in class,
24:25leading classmates to believe he was deliberately giving wrong answers. Humiliated and overwhelmed,
24:30missing So Meng desperately. He lied, claiming the art teacher needed her, unaware of his turmoil.
24:36So Meng walked into the studio only to be pulled into a classroom, and embraced tightly by Ha Min.
24:41At that moment, she was his lifeline. He buried his face in her hair, breathing in her scent. Unseen by them,
24:48another student witnessed their embrace. This single act transformed Ha Min from a beloved heartthrob
24:53to an ostracized outcast. Since Ha Min's death, Jae Min, consumed by grief, had even contemplated
25:00suicide. Worried about Jae Min's suicidal thoughts, his mother agreed to let him transfer to a school in
25:06Seoul. Noticing Jae Min's lingering distress, So Meng met with his mother, who revealed that Jae Min was
25:11still deeply affected by his brother's death. Six years earlier, a student who witnessed Ha Min's
25:16embrace with So Meng, had waited outside the art studio. Wanting to identify the girl, resentful
25:22of Ha Min's popularity. He reported him to the teachers for harassing a female student. So Meng
25:27tried to explain. But Ha Min, wanting to protect her, silenced her. Taking the blame. Though insisting
25:34the girl wasn't So Meng. So Meng was dismissed from the studio. And Ha Min faced the full force of the
25:39school's judgment. So Meng wanted to clear his name. But Ha Min, fearing the rumors that would
25:45inevitably follow, insisted on bearing the burden alone. To quell the gossip, they agreed to avoid
25:50each other for a while. Ha Min sent So Meng a message asking for a favor. But before she could
25:55read it, her mother scolded her about her grades. When she returned to her phone, the message had been
26:00retracted. She tried to ask Ha Min about it, but he didn't respond. Soon, rumors of Ha Min being a
26:06pervert spread throughout the school. He was ostracized. And So Meng waited patiently for the
26:11storm to pass. Hoping they could return to normal. A year later, they finally crossed paths again.
26:16A teacher asked them to move some supplies to an empty classroom. Alone together for the first time in
26:21months, Ha Min seemed eager to leave. So Meng, hurt and confused by his coldness, confronted him. Tears
26:27welled up in Ha Min's eyes. A year had passed. And they had so much to say. Fearing they'd be seen,
26:33So Meng pulled him to the rooftop. Having heard about his plummeting grades, she expressed her
26:37concern, revealing her plans to apply to art school and encouraging him to join her. He refused. So
26:44Meng, seeing the passion for art still burning in his eyes, was devastated. Overwhelmed by frustration
26:50and hurt, she accused him of lacking the courage to pursue his dreams. Whether it was art or her,
26:55her words stung. So Meng instantly regretted her outburst. She'd spoken out of concern,
27:00not malice. Wanting to encourage him, she secretly placed an art competition poster on his desk with
27:06a supportive note. Tragically, the pressure proved too much for Ha Min. Six years later, So Meng still
27:12carried the weight of that encounter. One day, during a particularly dull lesson, So Meng observed her
27:17students dozing off. To wake them up, the teacher told a ghost story, featuring Ha Min as the protagonist.
27:23So Meng interrupted, unable to bear hearing his name used so flippantly. Elsewhere, Bo Mi
27:28and Jin Young's three-month agreement was nearing its end. Unsure how to navigate their burgeoning
27:33feelings, they avoided the topic. Jae Min then revealed a devastating truth, the top student their
27:39teacher had mentioned. Bo Mi, shocked, looked at Jae Min, unsure how to comfort him, and simply took his
27:47hand in a silent gesture of support. This seemingly innocent gesture was witnessed by Jin Young,
27:53who mistakenly believed Bo Mi still had feelings for Jae Min. Heartbroken, he walked away. The next day,
27:59Bo Mi, noticing Jin Young's empty seat beside her, felt a pang of unease. Later, Jin Young unexpectedly
28:06asked to break up. Bo Mi was stunned. Though reluctant, she agreed. Acknowledging their agreed-up
28:12time frame had ended. Her best friend, confused by the sudden breakup, pressed Bo Mi, demanding to know
28:18who she truly liked. Without hesitation, Bo Mi confessed her feelings for Jin Young. Relieved,
28:23her friend finally understood the truth. Bo Mi's relationship with Jin Young hadn't been a charade
28:28to protect their friendship. Meanwhile, Jae Min, equally puzzled by the breakup, confronted Jin Young.
28:34Jin Young claimed he knew Bo Mi and Jae Min liked each other, and didn't want to stand in their way. Bo
28:39Mi felt a void without Jin Young. While cleaning the classroom one evening, she asked him why he'd
28:44agreed to the fake relationship. Hiding his true feelings, Jin Young lied. Saying he disliked her
28:50selfless nature, and wanted to see how far she'd go for her friend. Their conversation was overheard
28:55by Bo Mi's best friend, and Jae Min. Furious, she stormed in. Her face a mixture of disbelief and betrayal.
29:01The friendship Bo Mi had worked so hard to preserve fractured instantly. Before Bo Mi could explain,
29:06her friend ran out, followed by a concerned Jae Min. Bo Mi rushed out after them, bumping into So
29:12Meng. Seeing So Meng's questioning look, Bo Mi confessed everything, wondering if things would
29:18have been different, had she been honest from the start. So Meng shared a similar regret. She often
29:23wondered if she could have saved Ha Min, if her presence would have given him a reason to keep
29:27living, if she hadn't missed his message, if he would have felt less alone. But there were no
29:32ifs in life. Summoning her courage, so Meng visited Ha Min's grave. She'd honored his wish,
29:39abandoning her dreams of art school. Since Ha Min's life had stopped in high school,
29:44she felt she couldn't move forward either. She blamed herself for his death, a secret grief she'd
29:48carried for six years. Standing before his grave, she poured out her heart, whispering apologies and
29:54expressions of longing. She believed that taking care of Jae Min was the only way to atone for her
29:59perceived failure to save Ha Min. But life, it seemed, was a cruel cycle. A photo of So Meng and Jae Min
30:06looking at each other surfaced online. Rumors spread, accusing her of seducing a high school student.
30:12So Meng's face was clearly visible, but the boy was only shown from behind. The school,
30:17fearing the escalating scandal, urged So Meng to explain, to reveal Jae Min's identity. Unwilling to
30:23expose him to public scrutiny, she refused, even if it meant jeopardizing her career. Jae Min,
30:28though grateful for her protection, felt suffocated by her silence. So Meng resigned,
30:33believing it was the only way to shield Jae Min, the last thing she could do for Ha Min. Jae Min,
30:39heartbroken by her sacrifice, finally revealed the truth. His brother, the student who'd committed
30:45suicide six years ago, was Ha Min. And So Meng was his only friend, explaining their off-campus meetings.
30:52He then ran out of the classroom, ignoring the stunned silence. Desperate to find So Meng and tell her
30:57everything. He too had been carrying the heavy burden of his brother's death. Finding So Meng,
31:02Jae Min unleashed a torrent of pent-up anger and frustration, as if she were a safe harbor for his
31:08negative emotions. However, as he learned more about her relationship with his brother, he realized she
31:13wasn't responsible for Ha Min's death. On the contrary, she had given him a reason to live. So Meng,
31:18deeply moved, asked Jae Min about the day Ha Min died. Jae Min's memories transported him back six years.
31:25It was a rainy day. He'd promised to meet Ha Min after school. But on the way, his best friend
31:30mentioned having a new kitten. And he decided to visit her instead. On the way there, his friend
31:35complained about her brother, half-jokingly wishing he didn't exist. Jae Min, feeling neglected by his
31:41parents because of Ha Min, echoed the sentiment, saying he sometimes wished his brother would
31:46disappear. He suddenly remembered his friend mentioning, seeing a man nearby while they were talking.
31:51It dawned on Jae Min that his brother might have overheard his careless, cruel words.
31:55Meanwhile, Bo Mi and Jin Young were acting like strangers. Bo Mi's best friend, still angry with
32:01her, started hanging out with Jin Young's friends. One day, a boy, emboldened by news of Bo Mi's
32:06breakup, confessed his feelings. When she rejected him, he became aggressive. Jin Young, watching from the
32:12rooftop, intervened, throwing his coffee at the boy. Though he quickly disappeared, Bo Mi recognized him.
32:18She decided to confess her feelings to him. However, when she reached the rooftop, she saw him with her
32:23best friend. Disappointment and a pang of jealousy washed over her. She confessed to her friend that
32:28she genuinely liked Jin Young. Seeing their mutual affection and the misunderstanding that separated
32:33them, her friend's anger finally dissipated. Bo Mi, no longer wanting to hide her feelings,
32:38called Jin Young, only to look up and find him standing right in front of her. As she began to confess,
32:44the last bus arrived, interrupting her. Elsewhere, Jae Min, realizing his words might have driven his
32:49brother to suicide, was consumed by guilt. He skipped school the next day. Everyone was worried,
32:55especially Seo Meng. Hoping to find him, she went to Ha Min's grave, and there he was, wracked with grief.
33:02Seeing Jae Min's self-reproach, Seo Meng's heart ached. She told Jae Min that his brother's death wasn't
33:07anyone's fault alone. It was a confluence of factors. Jae Min's unintentional hurtful words,
33:13their parents' suffocating expectations, the fake friends who used Ha Min, and perhaps even herself,
33:19for giving him hope and then inadvertently taking it away. But most importantly, Jae Min needed to
33:24understand that he was the person Ha Min cherished most in the world. Hearing this, Jae Min finally
33:30broke down, releasing the burden he'd carried for so long. Finally, they could all begin to heal.
33:35While sorting through his brother's belongings, Jae Min found an unsent letter addressed to Seo Meng.
33:40He gave it to her. Reading it, Seo Meng felt Ha Min's presence, the boy she longed for. The letter
33:46was a window into his soul, a shared space of longing and remembrance. He described standing on
33:51the rooftop, looking at the sky, wishing he could be closer to it, to breathe freely. He expressed his
33:57hope that everyone he loved would have the courage to reach out for help when they needed it.
34:01He urged Seo Meng not to read his final letter, to forget him, and live her own life.
34:06Seo Meng, tear streaming down her face, nodded. Their unspoken goodbye culminated in a deep,
34:11lingering kiss. A poignant end to their love story. However, Jae Min's absence fueled malicious gossip.
34:17Unable to stand it any longer, his best friend confronted the bullies, which escalated into a
34:22physical altercation. Bo Mai jumped in to help her friend, but they were outnumbered.
34:26Just as Bo Mai was about to be hurt, Jin Young tripped one of the boys. Before he could get up,
34:32Jae Min's best friend slammed a thick dictionary onto his head, knocking him out. Bo Mai and her
34:37friend reconciled. Thanks to a video recorded by one of Jin Young's friends, they escaped punishment.
34:43However, Bo Mi suffered a minor injury to her face. Jin Young, concerned, examined her wound. Their
34:49eyes met a silent understanding passing between them. They finally acknowledged their feelings,
34:54holding hands, ready to face the future together. They found their happy ending.
34:59The movie ends here. Thank you for watching.
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