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She Helped Her Best Friend Give a Love Letter to Crush — But the Boy Fell for Her Instead
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00:00An outstanding student stood at the podium, basking in the praise of his teacher.
00:04Suddenly, his gaze was drawn to a girl running across the schoolyard below.
00:09She waved at him, a bright smile illuminating her face.
00:12Infected by her joy, a small smile played on his lips.
00:15Damn, he thought.
00:17I think I'm in love.
00:18Later, on the school bus, Hugh Young was about to get off,
00:21when the bus driver asked him to wake up the girl sleeping next to him.
00:25Hugh Young wasn't one to interfere in other people's business,
00:27but the driver insisted.
00:28So he nudged the girl's backpack.
00:31The girl, Hongju, startled awake, hurried off the bus ahead of him,
00:35oblivious to Hugh Young limping behind her due to a leg injury.
00:38They both arrived at the school gate at the same time.
00:40Hongju panicked when she saw a teacher scolding late students.
00:44Realizing she was also late, she frantically searched for a way to escape the teacher's wrath.
00:49Her eyes landed on Hugh Young struggling to walk.
00:51Without hesitation, she linked arms with him,
00:54pretending to explain to the teacher that she was late because she was helping her injured friend.
00:58Her act quickly fell apart.
01:00Hugh Young coldly told the teacher that he didn't know Hongju.
01:03To prove his point, he asked her what his name was.
01:06Instinctively, Hongju tried to glance at his name tag, but he swiftly covered it with his hand.
01:11Her charade of friendship failed miserably.
01:13Hongju was left to face the music.
01:15While Hugh Young was allowed to go to class due to his injury and stellar academic record.
01:20Fuming, Hongju watched him walk away.
01:22There.
01:23Feud had begun.
01:25During break time, Hongju complained to her best friend,
01:28Hai Ji, about being scolded.
01:30Blaming the cold-hearted.
01:32Cast boy.
01:33Hai Ji, however, was preoccupied.
01:35Blushing, she confessed.
01:37I have a crush on Hu Young, the top student in the school.
01:40Being somewhat of a rebel, Hongju didn't care who was top of the class
01:44and had never even heard of Hu Young.
01:46Hai Ji pointed him out, the boy with the cast on his leg.
01:49Hongju turned to look, realizing it was the same annoying.
01:53From earlier, she advised Hai Ji not to judge a book by its cover.
01:57But Hai Ji was already smitten and determined to confess her feelings.
02:01Not wanting to crush her friend's dreams, Hongju offered encouraging words.
02:06Don't worry, you and Hu Young are definitely meant to be.
02:09As they were heading back to class, Hongju spotted Hu Young in his classroom.
02:13Calling out to Hai Ji, she excitedly waved at him.
02:16At that moment, Hu Young, having just solved a particularly difficult math problem,
02:20was being praised by his teacher.
02:23Bored with the accolades, he looked out the window,
02:25his eyes meeting Hongju's radiant smile and enthusiastic wave.
02:29Her cheerful expression unexpectedly struck a chord in his heart.
02:32He stared, mesmerized.
02:34Hongju had no idea she'd inadvertently caught Hu Young's eye.
02:38To further embolden Hai Ji, Hongju agreed to accompany her friend to deliver a love letter.
02:43However, when faced with Hu Young, Hai Ji became too nervous to speak.
02:47She begged Hongju to deliver the letter for her,
02:49bribing her with the military address of her favorite author.
02:52Bang!
02:53Left with little choice, Hongju reluctantly agreed.
02:57Ignoring the teasing from surrounding classmates, she handed the letter to Hu Young.
03:01Asking if he would reply.
03:03Before Hu Young could fully register his joy, Hongju continued.
03:06This is from my best friend.
03:08I'm confessing on her behalf.
03:10Ten years flew by.
03:11Hu Young, now living in the US, returned to Korea on business.
03:14He went to meet the younger sister of a friend on his behalf.
03:18Only to run into Hongju at a cafe.
03:20She even mistook him for her blind date.
03:22Hu Young removed his sunglasses and called her name.
03:25Realizing her mistake, Hongju stood up and moved to the next table.
03:29Completely ignoring Hu Young.
03:31He suspected she'd forgotten him.
03:32But his eyes kept drifting back to her.
03:35After the meal, Hu Young declined to drive the other girl home.
03:38His mind was full of the unexpected encounter with Hongju.
03:41He couldn't stop wondering if she remembered him.
03:43On his way home, Hu Young was surprised to see Hongju waiting at a bus stop.
03:47He mustered his courage and called her name again.
03:50Just then, a bus arrived, its horn blaring, urging him to move his car.
03:54By the time he circled back, Hongju was gone.
03:57Disappointed at missing his chance, he suddenly spotted her snacking at a street vendor.
04:02It turned out her date hadn't gone well.
04:04And they'd parted ways amicably.
04:06Hu Young quickly parked and ordered the same snack as Hongju.
04:09He asked if she'd forgotten him.
04:11To his surprise, she called him by name.
04:14He realized then that she had recognized him at the cafe.
04:17After 10 years, she still held a grudge about the school incident.
04:20Learning that he'd moved to America and hadn't contacted anyone, she took out her phone,
04:25saved his number, and said she'd call when she had time.
04:28I'm sure our old classmates would love to see you, she added.
04:32Hu Young asked directly,
04:34What about you?
04:35Would you be happy to see me?
04:36Hongju burst out laughing, spraying the broth from her snack all over him.
04:40Mortified, she saw her bus approaching and dashed after it, without cleaning up the mess.
04:45She paid for both their snacks, and told the vendor to give Hu Young the change,
04:49as compensation for his dry cleaning bill.
04:51Holding the handful of coins, Hu Young lamented the brevity of their encounter.
04:55It was only then that he realized his parked car had been towed.
04:59Back home, Hongju recounted the meeting to Hai Jai,
05:02who immediately bombarded her with questions about whether Hu Young was still as handsome as before.
05:06Her unrequited crush had ended 10 years ago, but he was her first love,
05:10and the news of his return stirred up old emotions.
05:13Hu Young eagerly awaited Hongju's call, assuming she'd saved his number and would reach out.
05:18He waited and waited.
05:19Finally, a call came from an unknown number.
05:22It was Hai Jai, invited him to a class reunion.
05:25Hearing Hongju's voice in the background, he guessed she'd be there too, and readily agreed.
05:30The reunion was held at Sangpil's restaurant, and old classmates.
05:33Sangpil greeted Hu Young with a bear hug, then proceeded to complain about Hongju and Hai Jai,
05:39overjoyed to see her old crush, Hai Ji, drink one glass after another, until she passed out at the table.
05:46Sangpil sighed, clearly having witnessed this scenario before.
05:49Hu Young kept looking for Hongju.
05:51Finally, the door opened, and a disheveled stumbling figure walked in.
05:55It turned out that before the reunion, Hongju had been tasked with delivering something to a director,
06:00only to run into her first love, now the famous writer Junho.
06:04The unexpected reunion left her flustered, and she'd drowned her mixed emotions in alcohol.
06:09Seeing Hai Ji equally intoxicated, she embraced her friend, and the two proceeded to wreak havoc in the restaurant.
06:16Exasperated, Sangpil, knowing Hu Young lived near Hongju, asked him to take the
06:20drunk mess, home, leaving Hai Jai in his care.
06:24Hu Young trailed behind Hongju, making sure she didn't fall.
06:28As they passed their old school, Hongju's mind seemed to regress back to their school days.
06:32She began berating him for getting her in trouble for being late.
06:35Listening to her rambling, Hu Young, rarely one to laugh, couldn't help but chuckle.
06:40Hongju thought he was possessed.
06:41In her eyes, Hu Young was cold, aloof, not handsome, and only had a smart head.
06:49After pouring out her heart, she extended her hand, formally welcoming him back to Korea.
06:54Still caught up in the memories of her first love, she told Hu Young.
06:57First love only happens once in a lifetime.
07:00It's like frozen food.
07:02It has to be kept cold to preserve its original freshness.
07:05Once thawed, it goes bad.
07:06She then warned him.
07:08Never meet your first love again.
07:10Hu Young was speechless.
07:11His first love was Hongju.
07:13He not only wanted to see her again, but also wanted to make up for lost time.
07:17Hongju continued to stumble forward.
07:19Hu Young was surprised to find her heading towards his front door,
07:22seemingly intending to go inside.
07:24Amused by her drunken antics, he chuckled again.
07:27My first love hasn't just thawed, he said.
07:30It's currently melting.
07:31Flashback to high school.
07:33To help her best friend snag the school's hot guy, Hongju diligently delivered 10 love letters.
07:38When he didn't respond, she accused him of being a jerk and not giving a straight answer.
07:43Unbeknownst to her, she was the one he liked.
07:45His silence was a deliberate strategy to create more opportunities to see her.
07:50Hongju constantly found excuses to deliver letters to Hu Young.
07:54He feigned indifference, but secretly, he followed her every move.
07:57Seeing her collapse on the sports field from exhaustion after chasing him,
08:01he couldn't help but check on her.
08:03Learning she was waiting for him outside the restroom, he rushed to fix his hair in the mirror.
08:07However, in Hongju's eyes, his lack of response was irresponsible.
08:11To force his hand, she wrote a love confession on the blackboard.
08:15Hu Young calmly erased it, still unresponsive.
08:17Furious, she confronted him, asking why he acted like nothing had happened.
08:22He retorted that not answering was an answer,
08:24telling her to tell Hai Jai to focus on her studies instead of writing love letters.
08:28Speechless, Hongju snapped that he knew nothing about love,
08:32and that she'd never like someone like him.
08:34Overhearing their argument in the library, Sang Peel, Hu Young's deskmate,
08:38was surprised by his unusual behavior.
08:40Hu Young never accepted love letters, and was usually adept at rejecting advances.
08:45He figured something was up.
08:46Indeed, it was Hu Young's secret crush that caused the
08:49trouble.
08:50Accepting the letters and remaining silent was all part of his plan to encourage Hongju to seek him out.
08:55To see her more often.
08:56Oblivious to his feelings, Hongju, wanting to recommend a book by Junho to the library,
09:02racked her brains to write a proposal.
09:04Overcome by sleepiness, she dozed off at her desk.
09:07Hearing her soft snores, Hu Young found her sleeping, her head bobbing precariously.
09:12He gently steadied her head and laid it down on the desk.
09:16Seeing her unfinished proposal, he finished it for her and submitted it.
09:19Hongju woke up groggily, unaware of his actions,
09:22and assumed she'd misplaced the proposal.
09:25Back to the present.
09:26Hai Ji scolded Hongju for arriving late, and drunk to Hu Young's welcome party,
09:30demanding an explanation.
09:32Hongju confessed she'd run into her ex-boyfriend, Junho.
09:36At the mention of his name, Hai Ji erupted, telling Hongju to stay away from that jerk.
09:41It turned out Junho was Hongju's first love.
09:44She took the relationship seriously.
09:46However, three years prior, Junho had abruptly left for another country without explanation.
09:51Despite Hongju's pleas, leaving her deeply hurt.
09:54The previous night, after Hu Young took a drunk Hongju home,
09:58he discovered she lived in the apartment directly above his uncle's,
10:01and that they were close friends.
10:03To naturally approach Hongju, he asked his uncle to request her services as a tour guide.
10:08His uncle was puzzled.
10:09Why not pursue his first love instead of Hongju?
10:12He had no idea that Hongju was his nephew's first love.
10:15Unable to resist his nephew's persistence,
10:17he called Hongju, asking her to show his nephew around.
10:21Hongju had a photo of his uncle's, adorable, niece on her phone.
10:25She showed the picture to Hai Ji, a cute little girl.
10:28Hongju had always dreamed of having a lovely child like that.
10:31While that dream was still in the future,
10:33experiencing the joy of guiding a cute kid around wouldn't be bad.
10:37The next day, Hongju rang her uncle's doorbell, only to be greeted by Hu Young.
10:41To her further shock, the adorable little girl in the picture was actually a young Hu Young.
10:46Stunned into silence, she considered backing out, but Hu Young, holding her to her promise,
10:51insisted she take him sightseeing.
10:54Resigned, she took him to the amusement park as planned.
10:57While he was distracted, she quickly called Hai Ji,
11:00hoping to pass on the opportunity to spend time alone with Hu Young.
11:04However, Hai Ji was dragged off on a hike with her father and had spotty cell service,
11:09missing the call.
11:09When she finally found a signal, she saw a message from Jun Ho saying he'd be visiting.
11:14Furious, she rushed home.
11:16After he greeted her parents, she warned him to stay away from Hongju,
11:20reminding him how he'd hurt her.
11:22Confidently, Jun Ho claimed Hongju still had feelings for him,
11:26telling Hai Ji not to be so overprotective.
11:28Unable to reach Hai Ji, Hongju reluctantly spent the day with Hu Young,
11:33laughing and enjoying thrilling rides.
11:35Their final destination, fried chicken by the Han River,
11:37was cancelled due to unexpected rain.
11:40On the drive back, Hu Young recalled Hongju's warning about meeting first loves.
11:44He wanted to tell her she was his first love.
11:47However, she misinterpreted his intention,
11:49thinking he was about to criticize her past comments about him being immature,
11:53cold and heartless.
11:54She quickly interrupted, profusely apologizing.
11:57Hu Young, assuming she knew about his feelings,
12:00engaged in a comical misunderstanding,
12:03talking at cross purposes,
12:04until they realized their miscommunication.
12:06He was both amused and frustrated.
12:08While Hongju, bewildered, worried she'd overstepped.
12:12To change the subject, she fiddled with the car, accidentally opening the window.
12:16Rain poured in.
12:17To shield her, Hu Young leaned over to close it.
12:20Turning back, they found themselves incredibly close.
12:22Their eyes locked in a charged silence.
12:25Only when Hongju spoke did he retreat to his seat.
12:27Back at her building, they stood under the awning, sheltering from the rain.
12:31Hu Young put his arm around her shoulders, pulling her closer.
12:34The proximity intensified the charged atmosphere.
12:38Flustered, Hongju grabbed her umbrella and dashed upstairs.
12:41Hu Young, gathering his courage, called after her.
12:44The confession was on his lips.
12:46But instead, he said,
12:47Don't forget our fried chicken date.
12:49Safe inside her apartment, Hongju's heart raced.
12:52Never had the words.
12:54Fried chicken date.
12:55Held such a lure.
12:56The moment their eyes met, she thought he was about to kiss her.
12:59She rationalized it, blaming either his captivating looks or her own long-term, love deprivation.
13:05The next day at work, her boss called her in, asking her to collaborate with a new author on a film adaptation.
13:11To her dismay, the author was Jun Ho.
13:14As a producer, she immediately objected.
13:16But the decision was final.
13:17After the meeting, she cornered Jun Ho, demanding he stay out of her life.
13:21He remained calm, convinced she still loved him.
13:24He explained his three-year absence was for research for his novel, and now, he was back for her.
13:30Hongju refused to rehash the past, only asking him to keep their history secret to avoid affecting their work.
13:36However, to the narcissistic Jun Ho, her actions only confirmed his belief that she still cared.
13:41He condescendingly declared they'd never truly broken up, just been apart for three years.
13:46Then produced old letters from her as proof of her lingering affection.
13:50Meanwhile, Hu Young had finished his work,
13:52and his uncle urged him to return to headquarters.
13:55Reluctant to leave Hongju, he feigned unfinished business, inventing excuses to stay.
14:01His uncle assumed he was lingering for his first love, mistakenly believing it was Hai Jai.
14:06Hu Young ignored his uncle's assumptions.
14:08Just then, he spotted Hongju and Jun Ho in a cafe.
14:11Recognizing Jun Ho as Hongju's ex, his uncle angrily labeled him a jerk.
14:16When Hongju stepped outside, her uncle angrily confronted her about being with
14:20that jerk. Before she could respond, Jun Ho emerged, grabbing her arm and again interpreting
14:26her reluctance to work with him as lingering affection. As her uncle was about to intervene,
14:31Hu Young stepped forward, taking Hongju's hand.
14:34You left your hair tie at my place yesterday. It's in my car. Let's go get it.
14:39Hongju played along, exclaiming, that's my favorite one, and pulled him away.
14:44Flashback to high school.
14:45To accompany Hongju to visit an acquaintance at a military base, Hu Young skipped an important
14:50interview. He hadn't realized she was going there to confess her feelings to her crush.
14:55Back to the present.
14:56Hongju, harassed by her ex, was rescued by Hu Young, who pretended to be her current boyfriend,
15:01and pulled her away. Hiding, she checked if Jun Ho had left, while Hu Young, secretly thrilled,
15:07gazed at their clasped hands. Once Jun Ho was gone, she thanked him.
15:11Only when they returned to the company, did she realize they were still holding hands.
15:16Hongju met with her boss, formally refusing to work with Jun Ho. Her firmness convinced
15:20everyone, including her boss, that he was her first love. He advised her to reconsider.
15:25Was it worth jeopardizing her career over a long past relationship?
15:29Leaving Hongju's office, Hu Young questioned his uncle about the man he'd seen.
15:33His uncle identified him as Jun Ho, Hongju's first love. Stunned, Hu Young dropped his cup.
15:39He remembered writing the book proposal for her in the library, a book by Jun Ho. Then,
15:44he recalled another painful incident. Hu Young, a star student, is on his way to Seoul for a
15:49prestigious math Olympiad interview. He's the pride of his school, and the future looks bright.
15:54But as he leaves the school gates, he spots Hongju, his classmate, looking disheveled and
15:59clearly skipping class. She claims she's sick and heading home, but her energetic stride betrays
16:04her lie. Hu Young, worried, makes a split-second decision. He ditches the Seoul trip, buys a ticket
16:10on the same bus as Hongju, and becomes her unexpected shadow. Hongju isn't thrilled. She throws barbed
16:16comments his way, hoping he'll leave her alone. But Hu Young is persistent, driven by a concern he
16:22can't explain. He ignores calls and texts from his worried mother and teachers, even silencing his
16:27phone. He follows Hongju to an army base, assuming she's visiting a relative. Then comes the bombshell.
16:33Hongju confesses she's there to confess her feelings to a soldier, named Joon-ho. Hu Young's heart
16:39shatters. The girl he secretly likes is in love with someone else. His unspoken first love ends
16:44before it even begins. Hongju learns that Joon-ho's unit has been transferred, the location
16:49undisclosed. Dejected after her long journey, she's on the verge of tears. Hu Young, despite his
16:54heartbreak, reminds her about the last bus home. But Hongju, heartbroken, craves spicy ramen. At a
17:01small eatery, she uses the excuse of the fiery noodles to mask her tears. Hu Young, unable to
17:06bear her sadness, finishes his meal and returns with her to the army base. He pleads with the
17:11guard for information about Joon-ho's new posting. Annoyed, the guard finally reveals
17:15that Joon-ho has been transferred to a remote mountain base, with no visitors allowed for six
17:20months. Hu Young fumes, calling Joon-ho a jerk for keeping Hongju in the dark. They rush to catch the
17:26last bus, but Hongju falls and they miss it. She blames Hu Young for worrying about her instead of
17:31catching the bus himself, but he couldn't leave her stranded. Years later, Joon-ho, the very guy who
17:37caused Hongju so much heartache, reappears in her life. Hu Young is furious and plots to keep them
17:43apart. His uncle, witnessing Hu Young's distress, finally realizes the object of his nephew's long-held
17:49affection is Hongju. He predicts trouble, stating that Hu Young is not Hongju's type. Adding to the
17:55pressure, Hu Young is due back in America, forcing him to choose between his career and his unresolved
18:00feelings. As if on cue, his mother calls, urging his return. She then calls his uncle, asking him
18:06to relay the message. A dejected Hu Young wanders the streets. Meanwhile, Hongju is wrestling with
18:12whether or not to collaborate with Joon-ho on a project. She spots Hu Young and silently follows
18:16him. Hu Young sees her reflection in a window. Seizing the moment to be alone with her, he offers to
18:22fulfill an earlier promise to buy her fried chicken. Hongju agrees, but she has a hidden agenda,
18:27to set Hu Young up with her friend Hai-jai. She secretly calls Hai-ji. Hu Young, sensing something
18:33is amiss, uses the conversation about Joon-ho as an opportunity to tease Hongju about her poor taste
18:40in men. They bicker, their playful argument creating an invisible barrier around them. Hai-jai observes
18:45their interaction, noticing the strange intimacy in their quarrel. Exhausted from the argument, Hongju excuses
18:51herself to the restroom, leaving Hai-ji and Hu Young alone. Hai-ji confronts him, asking if he likes
18:57Hongju. He confesses his long-held feelings, leaving Hai-ji with a pang of jealousy. She asks about his
19:04plans, specifically if he'll stay in Korea. His hesitant response makes her doubt the depth of his
19:09affection for Hongju. Before leaving, Hai-ji gives Hu Young a stern warning. If he's not serious, he
19:15shouldn't toy with Hongju's feelings. If he does, she'll be the first to come after him. Oblivious to this
19:21exchange, Hongju calls Hai-ji, fishing for details about her interaction with Hu Young. Hai-ji,
19:27struggling with her feelings, abruptly ends the call. Hai-ji's words leave Hu Young reeling. He's
19:32still torn about staying in Korea, or returning to America. His uncle insists he's not Hongju's type,
19:38and now Hai-ji seems to agree. Hongju herself appears indifferent, even commenting on his awkwardness.
19:44Everyone seems to be advising him to give up on this one-sided love. But after 10 years of harboring
19:49these feelings, he's not ready to let go. Hongju has her own internal struggles. She pulls out a
19:55box hidden under her bed, filled with mementos of Jun-ho. She remembers starting her career,
20:00telling her boss about her passion for the industry. Impressed, he hired her on the spot,
20:05overlooking her lack of experience. Now, with the opportunity to prove herself,
20:09she can't let past feelings hold her back. With newfound clarity, Hongju meets her boss the next
20:14morning, and agrees to collaborate with Jun-ho as the production supervisor for the film adaptation
20:19of his novel. Her boss is pleased with her maturity, reminding her to maintain a professional
20:24relationship with Jun-ho. Meanwhile, after a sleepless night, Hu Young decides to return to
20:29America. His uncle advises him to say goodbye to Hongju, but he hesitates, still hurt by her past
20:34rejections. He boards a car to the airport, telling himself to let go of this hopeless love.
20:39Just as his conflicting emotions reach a peak, he receives a call from Hai Ji. Hongju has been in
20:45a traffic accident. Hai Ji can't get there immediately, and asks Hu Young to check on her.
20:50Panic sets in. He tells the driver to turn around, abandoning his trip. Arriving at the hospital,
20:56he doesn't even bother with his luggage, rushing inside to find Hongju. Seeing her lying in the
21:00hospital bed, he regrets his decision to leave. Hongju drifts in and out of consciousness,
21:05her mind flashing back to her childhood. She remembers living with her aunt, and overhearing
21:10her uncle discuss sending her to an orphanage, or other relatives, after her aunt became pregnant.
21:16Young Hongju, terrified of abandonment, vowed to stay strong and always smile. Later, in high school,
21:22she recalls having a fever. The school nurse advised her to go home, but she begged to rest for a while.
21:27Parched, she reached out for a glass of water. Opening her eyes, she saw Hu Young holding her hand.
21:33Back in the present, Hu Young is about to call a doctor, when Hongju insists she's fine.
21:38Just to fall while avoiding a car. She tells him not to worry about her. Once again,
21:43her distance stings. But this time, Hu Young won't back down. He takes her hand and places it on his
21:48chest. Letting her feel the beating of his heart. Just as he's about to confess his feelings,
21:53a doctor arrives for a checkup, breaking the spell. Hongju is taken for tests. The memory of Hu Young
21:59holding her hand makes her heart race, but she tells herself not to get carried away.
22:03Hu Young is the one Hai Jai likes. Worried about Hongju, Hai Jai informs her father about the accident.
22:09Uncomfortable with his daughter's handling the situation alone, he calls Mr. Son,
22:14a teacher Hai Jai once set Hongju up with on a blind date, and asks him to go to the hospital with
22:19her. Mr. Son, harboring a secret crush on Hai Ji, agrees instantly. Not wanting to inconvenience Mr.
22:26Son, Hai Ji tries to catch a ride herself. Seeing this, Mr. Son offers to drive her to the hospital.
22:33Rushing out of the car in her high heels, Hai Ji almost twists her ankle. Mr. Son catches her just
22:39in time, and, to her surprise, pulls a pair of sneakers from his trunk for her to wear. At the
22:45hospital, Hai Jai runs into Hu Young's uncle. Knowing he's aware of Hu Young's feelings for Hongju,
22:50she enlists him in a matchmaking scheme. After her checkup, Hongju, now on crutches,
22:56shares an elevator with Hu Young. She encourages him to pursue Hai Jai, mentioning her popularity.
23:02Just as Hu Young is about to deny any interest in Hai Ji, the elevator doors open, and a crowd enters,
23:08pushing Hongju closer to him. They exchange a look, and Hongju, recalling past moments of closeness with
23:14Hu Young, chides herself for her wishful thinking. Assured that Hongju is okay, Hai Ji launches her
23:20plan. She pretends to be dating Mr. Son, dramatically linking arms with him in front
23:25of Hongju. Mr. Son, playing along, apologizes for his past blind date with Hongju, confessing
23:32his long-standing feelings for Hai Ji. Hai Ji mentally applauds his performance, unaware that his
23:37confession is genuine. To give Hu Young and Hongju some alone time, Hai Jai drags Hu Young's uncle
23:43into Mr. Son's car, instructing Hu Young to take Hongju home. On the drive, Hu Young's uncle
23:49questions Mr. Son about his feelings for Hai Ji, sensing sincerity in his earlier confession.
23:55Caught off guard, Mr. Son stumbles over his words, trying to hide his true emotions. Hai Ji takes them
24:01to their old classmate, Sang Pil's restaurant for drinks. The three friends catch up, while Mr. Son
24:06quietly serves Hai Jai, carefully selecting the best pieces of food for her. Meanwhile, Hongju is eager to
24:13return to work. Hu Young teases her about becoming a workaholic, a stark contrast to the class-skipping
24:18student she once was. His comment triggers a flashback to the day Hongju skipped school to
24:24confess to Jun-ho. That evening, after missing the bus, they searched for a place to stay.
24:29Hu Young slipped and fell into a puddle. Hongju couldn't help but laugh, trying to help him up with
24:33a handful of straw. She accidentally dropped him back into the water. Without thinking, she jumped in to
24:39help, and they both ended up soaked. Remembering the comical scene, Hongju laughs. Back in the present,
24:44Hongju refuses Hu Young's help, attempting to climb the stairs on crutches. She loses her balance,
24:50but Hu Young catches her. Seeing her struggle, he takes her to his uncle's house, asking for her
24:55prescription so he can get her medication. While he's gone, Hongju falls asleep. She dreams of Hu Young
25:01turning off the lights and silently kissing her. Waking up, she finds herself puckering her lips,
25:06embarrassed by her own fantasies. Blaming Hu Young for leading her on, she tries to climb the stairs
25:12to her apartment. Hu Young returns with the medicine, and seeing her struggle, carries her
25:17upstairs. Trying to hide her feelings, Hongju draws a line between them, claiming they're just
25:22classmates. If it weren't for Hai Ji, she wouldn't even know he existed, and she assumes he feels the
25:27same. Her words sting, and Hu Young quietly retreats downstairs. Jun-ho, about to start working with
25:34Hongju, is advised by a friend to tell her the truth about what happened years ago, hoping she
25:39might change her mind about him. That year, Jun-ho left Hongju for America, not because he wanted to,
25:45but because he hit a wall with his writing. He couldn't put pen to paper. Knowing Hongju idolized
25:50his work, he didn't want to shatter her image of him, so he broke up with her and left the country.
25:55He didn't want her to suffer watching him struggle. He hid the truth then, and he intends to keep it
26:00hidden now. Years later, fate has brought them back together, and Jun-ho, brimming with confidence
26:05and oblivious to Hu Young's presence, is determined to win her back. Back at his uncle's house, Hu Young
26:11finds Hongju's business card on the floor. He smiles, seeing the words, animation producer. He flashes
26:17back to the night they were trapped in the puddle, sharing their dreams while waiting for help. Hu Young
26:22wanted to be an animation director. Hongju had no concrete plans, but she also loved animation. Seeing his
26:28wavering resolve, Xi jokingly told him to give his dream to her, and Xi'd fulfill it for him. He's
26:34touched that she actually kept her promise, almost as if she'd carried his dream with her all these
26:38years. He feels a deeper connection to her, a shared secret between them. The next morning,
26:43a hungry Hongju texts their group chat, asking Hai-jai and Sang-pil to bring her food. To her surprise,
26:50Hu Young texts her directly, inviting her downstairs for breakfast. She realizes Hai-ji has added him to the
26:56group. Her friends have become her love gurus, one feeding Hu Young intel on Hongju's favorite foods,
27:02the other guiding him to make her favorite dessert. Blissfully unaware of the machinations,
27:06Hongju enjoys a meal perfectly tailored to her taste. After breakfast, Hu Young playfully demands
27:125% of her earnings, referencing her youthful promise to share her director's salary with him.
27:17Hongju, ever practical, explains that she's just a regular employee, years away from owning a home,
27:22let alone having money to share. Hu Young laughs, admitting he was just teasing.
27:27Hongju asks him not to bring up the past. Anything related to Jun-ho is a memory she wants to erase.
27:33Hu Young counters that those memories belong to both of them. That day, Jun-ho arrives at Hongju's
27:38company for a meeting, only to learn she's called in sick. He rushes to her place, arriving just as
27:43she and Hu Young are together, having witnessed Hu Young's heroic rescue. Before, he'd dismissed any
27:50romantic connection between them. Now, seeing them together again fuels his jealousy. He accuses
27:55Hongju of betraying their past vows. Hongju firmly states that her feelings for him are long gone.
28:00If he wants out of the project, he can leave. Defeated, Jun-ho walks away. Hongju sits dejectedly
28:06outside her apartment. Embarrassed that Hu Young keeps witnessing her at her worst. Inside, Hu Young is
28:12elated that her relationship with Jun-ho is over. He texts her.
28:15Yet well soon, both your leg and your heart. Unable to contain his emotions, he leans down
28:21and kisses her. Hu Young reflects that memories are imperfect, some remembered by only one person.
28:26He recalls countless moments, unseen by Hongju, where he silently watched her, his heart aching
28:32with unspoken love. However, some memories belong solely to Hongju, unknown to him.
28:37That night in a puddle, while waiting for rescue, Hu Young had fallen asleep on her shoulder.
28:42In that moment, Hongju's heart pounded. The feeling of being overlooked, now remembered,
28:47revealed itself as the first flutter of her hidden feelings. The man kissed the woman he'd
28:51secretly loved for 10 years. The woman closed her eyes, a wave of shyness washing over her.
28:56But then, she pushed him away, remembering her friend's affection for him. The kiss was deep,
29:02passionate, and Hongju was momentarily lost in its sweetness. A ringing phone snapped her back to
29:07reality. She pushed Hu Young away, warning him not to joke around. Looking into her eyes,
29:12he confessed, I'm not joking. Whether now or 10 years ago, I like you. I like you. He recounted
29:19the day he ran to the bus station, to confess his feelings, only to be summoned abroad by his mother.
29:24Used to her decisiveness, he hadn't protested. He saw Hongju running towards him, telling him to wait,
29:30but he boarded the bus without a word. Burying his feelings deep inside, Hongju was stunned by his
29:36confession. Recovering, she insisted they were just friends, that she never liked him and never would.
29:41But emboldened, Hu Young, now playfully persistent, told her not to jump to conclusions.
29:47The future was unpredictable. Besides, they'd kissed, proving they were more than friends.
29:52He didn't want to pressure her, so he left, but not before asking her to consider if they truly were
29:57just friends. After his confession, Hu Young transformed. His usual aloofness melted away,
30:02replaced by a cheerful demeanor. He hummed while cooking, replaying the kiss in his mind.
30:08His uncle advised him to return to America, but Hu Young wanted to stay near Hongju. He called his
30:13mother, discussing the possibility of transferring his work to Korea, a process he knew could take
30:18months. Hongju, flustered by his confession, sought refuge at Sang Pil's restaurant, busying herself with
30:24chopping onions. Sang Pil, sensing her turmoil, texted Hu Young her location. Hu Young rushed over,
30:30but Hongju had already fled. Sang Pil berated his friend for failing to win her over, after 10 years,
30:37and decided to take matters into his own hands. The next day, Sang Pil tricked Hongju into a supposed
30:43outing. Reluctantly, she got into the car, where Hu Young and his uncle were waiting. They drove her
30:48to the beach. The car ride was awkward, so Hu Young's uncle reclined his seat, forcing Hu Young closer
30:54to Hongju. At a rest stop, Hongju tried to escape, asking Sang Pil for her crutches. He ignored her,
31:01allowing Hu Young to assist. Hongju told Hu Young she wanted to pretend the kiss never happened. He
31:06wouldn't let it go, asking if she meant the kiss or his feelings. Flustered, Hongju pleaded for them
31:11to return to being friends, admitting she felt uncomfortable. Hu Young, however, found the current
31:17situation more exciting, enjoying her obvious discomfort and his newfound presence in her thoughts.
31:21Overwhelmed by his words, Hongju retreated. Finally reaching the beach house, she frantically called
31:28Hai Yai asking for a rescue, because she hated Hu Young. Hai Ji, amused, teased that her friend's
31:35vehement denial spoke volumes about her true feelings. Hongju continued to deny everything. Meanwhile, Hai Ji
31:41spotted Mr. Sun jogging at school. Bathed in sunlight, Mr. Sun looked vibrant and healthy, catching Hai Ji's eye.
31:49Her heart filled with butterflies. As she moved to greet him, he abruptly changed direction,
31:54avoiding her. Using the excuse of returning his sneakers, she pursued him. He claimed he was busy,
31:59avoiding her again. Persistent, she finally cornered him before the end of the school day.
32:04Mr. Sun flustered, tried to explain that Hai Ji's father, the vice principal, wanted to set him up on a
32:10blind date, but the words wouldn't come. He mumbled something about the vice principal asking him to
32:16organize a hiking trip for the teachers. Hai Ji thanked him. Relieved that she and her sister had
32:21been spared a forced hike with their father. She then invited him to dinner the next day, to thank him
32:25for helping with her charade. He hesitantly agreed. Upon receiving Hongju's call, Hai Ji dragged Mr.
32:32Sun to the meeting point. Excited about their impending alone time, she received a call from her sister.
32:38Dejected, she hung up. Mr. Sun was the blind date her father had arranged for her sister.
32:43Her sister had called, wanting a picture of him. Hai Ji reproached Mr. Sun for not telling her sooner,
32:49sadly requesting a beach photo to send to her sister. He tried to explain, but she drowned him
32:54out with loud music, lost in her thoughts. Hongju and the others arrived at the resort first,
33:00and headed to the beach. Hu Young, fishing, noticed the rising tide while Hongju was still exploring the
33:05shore. He rushed to find her, and they playfully searched for sea creatures together. Leaving the beach,
33:10Hongju spotted a large octopus. As they pulled on it together, they tumbled. Hongju landing on top of
33:16Hu Young, their faces inches apart. A spark ignited between them. The atmosphere grew charged,
33:22and just as they were about to kiss, Hongju covered his mouth with her hand. Back at the house,
33:27Hongju found Hai Ji furiously pounding garlic. Sensing her friend's mood, she pulled her aside,
33:32asking if she'd argued with Mr. Sun. Hai Ji finally revealed the truth about their fake relationship.
33:38Admitting her initial deception was to prevent Hongju from distancing herself from Hu Young.
33:43Now she genuinely liked Mr. Sun, but he'd rejected her. She recounted their conversation in the car.
33:49Seeing her upset about the blind date, Mr. Sun had stopped the car, confessing he didn't want to go,
33:55but couldn't refuse. He promised to clarify things with her father and sister,
33:59and apologized for causing her distress. Emboldened, Hai Ji confessed her feelings,
34:04asking him if he wanted to date, convinced he reciprocated. To her shock, he denied any romantic
34:10interest in her. Hongju, having heard the whole story, teased Hai Ji, usually focused on looks,
34:16for falling for Mr. Sun's physique. Hai Ji, certain of his feelings refused to give up.
34:21Love was a two-person game, and she intended to play, leaving no regrets. Hai Ji's resolve influenced
34:27Hongju. During dinner, she sat next to Hu Young. Hai Ji, taking action, not only sat by Mr.,
34:33by Mr. Sun, but also leaned against him while taking a selfie. That night, Hongju dreamt of
34:39being abandoned by her mother as a child, then her aunt, then Jun-ho. She dreamt of running towards
34:45Hu Young on the day he'd planned to confess, but he'd already boarded the bus. The next day,
34:49she went to school to find him, only to learn he'd left the country. All her life, Hongju had chased
34:55after others, only to be met with disappointment. This time, she dreamt of Hu Young leaving for America.
35:00He asked her if she really wanted him to go. Hongju woke with a start, realizing Hai Ji and the others
35:06had left early to give them some alone time. Hu Young, preparing breakfast, planned to take her
35:11out afterward. Watching him, Hongju recalled her dream, and realized she didn't want him to leave.
35:17She confessed, I don't want you to go back to America. He replied, then I won't. With her feelings
35:23revealed, Hongju walked towards him and kissed him. The man had finally won the heart of the woman
35:27he'd loved for a decade. But their newfound happiness would soon be challenged by his mother,
35:32who, upon learning of their relationship, would travel a great distance to separate them,
35:36stopping at nothing to achieve her goal. Hongju's kiss deepened, and Hu Young,
35:41finally experiencing this long-awaited moment, responded with passion. They shared a tender,
35:46slightly awkward moment, the air thick with unspoken emotions. Back home, Hu Young, unable to
35:52contain his joy, moved to kiss Hongju again. Just as the mood intensified, his uncle appeared,
35:58shattering the romantic bubble. He'd received a call from Hu Young's mother, his sister,
36:02learning about Hu Young's resignation. He considered it an extreme reaction,
36:07knowing how much Hu Young and the company meant to his newly divorced sister.
36:10He urged Hu Young to return to America, promising to bring him back eventually. But Hu Young,
36:15preoccupied with Hongju, couldn't bear to leave her, even for a day. He begged his uncle to keep the
36:21news from Hongju. Later, Hu Young tried to visit Hongju, but she, seeing her messy hair, pretended
36:27to be asleep. Over the phone, he whispered, have I told you I like you. He felt like saying it a
36:32million times wouldn't be enough. Ten years of pent-up emotions were finally overflowing.
36:37The next morning, eager to see Hongju, he called her down for breakfast, only to learn she was out
36:42with Hai Ji. He grumbled about Hai Ji's constant presence. Even on the first day of their relationship,
36:47unaware of his feelings, Hai Ji, eager to impress Mr. Sun, had dragged Hongju on a shopping spree for
36:54hiking clothes, and to the salon for perms. Sang Pil, watching the two friends excitedly taking
36:59selfies with their new curly hair, sent a picture to Hu Young, suggesting, the best way to get rid
37:05of Hai Ji is to get her a boyfriend. Hu Young, surprised by the photo, quipped, why are you sending
37:10me pictures of dog fur? Hu Young finally reunited with Hongju, only to find her helping a drunken uncle
37:16home. Before their relationship, everyone was a helpful advisor, now, everyone was an obstacle.
37:22Exasperated but obligated, he carried his uncle inside. The uncle began rambling, first criticizing
37:27Hongju's past relationship, then almost revealing Hu Young's feelings. Hu Young quickly silenced him,
37:33and whisked Hongju away. Alone, he finally admired her new hairstyle, trying to make up for lost time.
37:40The following day, both dressed up for their first official date. But as they were about to leave,
37:44they found Hai Ji waiting at the door. Another obstacle in their path, Hai Ji, dressed to the
37:50nines for a hike with her father and mister. Sun, learned he was sick and the trip was cancelled.
37:55Disappointed, she sought refuge with Hongju, hoping for some girl time. Exasperated, Hu Young held
38:01Hongju's hand in front of Hai Ji, making his annoyance clear. Seeing Hai Ji unfazed, he remembered
38:08Sang Pil's advice and suggested she visit the ailing mister. Sun, Hai Ji's heart fluttered,
38:14hesitated. Realizing her hiking attire was inappropriate. Without hesitation, Hongju offered
38:19her the outfit she'd carefully chosen that morning. A delighted Hai Ji rushed to mister. Sun's
38:24apartment with a vegetable salad. Only to encounter his mother leaving. Mistaking Hai Ji for his
38:29girlfriend, mister. Sun's mother's eyes lit up. Eager to connect with her potential future daughter-in-law,
38:35she bombarded Hai Ji with questions. Hai Ji, liking mister. Sun played along, enjoying the conversation.
38:41Mister. Sun, worried his mother might say something offensive, dragged her towards the car. As his
38:48mother continued to chatter, he blurted out that they weren't in a relationship. Hurt by his hasty
38:52denial. Hai Ji couldn't even bring herself to offer him the salad, leaving dejectedly. Heartbroken,
38:58she straightened her hair and anonymously returned his sneakers with a curt thank you note.
39:03Mister. Sun, seeing the formal tone, felt a pang of regret. He wanted to apologize and ask her out,
39:09but a student needing help interrupted him. As Hai Ji left the school, he rushed after her.
39:14Intending to apologize, he blurted out, Do you regret yesterday? Hai Ji, misinterpreting his
39:20question, sadly replied, I won't bother you again. Watching her walk away, mister. Sun cursed his
39:26clumsiness. While Hai Ji nursed a broken heart, Hongju enjoyed her date with Hugh Young. She asked him
39:31what he liked about her. He laughed, momentarily speechless. Unsatisfied with his stammering,
39:36she pressed him until he confessed. Every time you say my name, my heart races. It's been like
39:42that for 10 years. He leaned closer, and as they were about to kiss, his uncle called.
39:47Hugh Young ignored the call. But his uncle then called Hongju, claiming it was urgent,
39:51and Hugh Young needed to return immediately. He took her home, watching her enter before leaving.
39:56Back in her room, Hongju retrieved a box of mementos, finding a life plan with both their names on it.
40:02She realized she'd kept it because, in that moment, her heart pounded the way it had in the puddle
40:06years ago. She finally understood she'd had feelings for him for a long time. The emergency
40:12was the unexpected arrival of Hugh Young's mother from America. He asked for her blessing to resign.
40:17Having always followed her wishes, he finally wanted to follow his heart. She refused,
40:22deciding to stay at the subsidiary, until he agreed to return with her. Driving his mother to her hotel,
40:27they saw Hongju waiting for the bus. His mother remarked that she looked the same as before.
40:31Ten years ago, Hugh Young, clutching a carefully chosen animated film, prepared to confess his
40:37feelings. But his mother's sudden demand to move abroad derailed his plans. Now she'd found him
40:42again, and seen the woman who occupied his thoughts. Hongju, discovering the forgotten film,
40:47wondered who dropped it. Hugh Young's mother appeared, claiming it as hers, and cryptically remarked,
40:52My son's taste is different from what I imagined, unknowingly severing their connection.
40:57Back in the present, Hongju met Junho at his apartment to discuss work,
41:01he'd meticulously decorated the space with mementos of their past, hoping to rekindle her
41:06feelings. He wanted to get back together, but those around them remained unaware of their history.
41:11Earlier, at Hai Ji's house, Junho had seen a photo of Hugh Young with her father,
41:16learning of their long-standing connection, and feeling a pang of unease.
41:20Despite admiring his nephew's talent and success, Hai Ji's father warned him against pursuing Hongju.
41:25Junho explained his unavoidable reasons for leaving years ago.
41:28Unmoved, her father countered, You should have been honest with Hongju. Let her decide whether to
41:33wait or move on. Telling her before hurting her would have been a reason. Telling her after is
41:39just an excuse. He'd witnessed Hongju's heartbreak as her teacher, and believed she deserved better.
41:44Now, using their work collaboration as a bridge, Junho tried to reconnect. But Hongju presented her
41:49revised manuscript, and announced her withdrawal from the project. Stunned, Junho suffered a sudden heart
41:55attack. As Hongju anxiously checked on him, he confessed, I left because I was sick. Will you
42:01come back to me now? Witnessing Junho's pain, Hongju finally learned the truth about his departure.
42:07But the hurt and disappointment lingered. Their feelings had cooled, impossible to rekindle.
42:12She confessed her feelings for someone else, and her inability to return to him. Meanwhile,
42:16Hugh Young's mother again insisted he return to America. But he stood firm. Wanting to make his own
42:22choices, even if it meant rebellion or hardship, he refused to let her dictate his life any longer.
42:27To fully sever ties with Junho, Hongju wanted to quit the project entirely. Her boss urged her to
42:33remember her initial passion for the work, advising her not to sacrifice her dreams for personal matters.
42:39Hongju wavered, questioning her decision to lash out at a sick Junho, and reject a good opportunity.
42:45Confused, she sought solace with Hu Young. She told him to stay put, then ran across the street and
42:50into his arms. To lift her spirits, they went to an arcade, enjoying the thrill of challenging games.
42:56Their joy amplified by each other's company. On the way home, Hu Young confessed his resignation.
43:01Worried, Hongju asked if he'd done it because of her. He reassured her, holding her hand.
43:06Don't worry. I'm Kang Hu Young. Reassured, Hongju returned home and gathered all her animation books
43:13and Junho's novels, carefully packing and discarding them. The next morning,
43:17she regretted it, realizing they represented her dreams. She searched, but the books were gone.
43:23Hu Young, jogging home, bumped into Hongju. Wanting to spend time with her, he took her hand for a walk.
43:28They ran into his mother. Hongju quickly withdrew her hand and bowed. His mother,
43:33pretending she was just a friend, thanked her for keeping Hu Young company. Hu Young held Hongju's
43:38hand tightly, formally introducing her as his girlfriend. His mother forced a smile and asked
43:43to speak with him privately. She blamed Hongju for his defiance, claiming he'd always acted recklessly
43:48for a woman. Both 10 years ago, and now. Hu Young insisted it was his choice, unrelated to Hongju.
43:55But his mother remained unconvinced. That evening, Hongju snuck home, finding Hu Young waiting on the
44:01stairs. He silently guided her upstairs and hugged her from behind. Knowing his mother would stay for a
44:06while, Hongju suggested staying at Hai Ji's. Uncomfortable with his mother's disapproval,
44:11Hu Young told her to ignore it. Admitting he couldn't bear to be away from her, he held her
44:16tightly under the streetlight. His mother's disapproval made their path challenging, but it
44:20also strengthened their bond. They planned to have dinner at Sangpil's. Leaving her apartment,
44:26Hongju found Junho scattering paper airplanes, made from her old letters. Unable to win her back,
44:31he was letting go. She reminded him they'd broken up three years ago. But for Junho, those years were
44:37just a temporary separation. This was the real goodbye. He threw one last paper airplane,
44:42which landed at Hu Young's mother's feet. She saw the confession written on it, and overheard
44:47their conversation, realizing their past relationship. After Junho left, she confronted Hongju, accusing her
44:54of having complicated relationships with men, and warning her against entangling Hu Young.
44:59She emphasized her son's potential for success, and her intention to take him back to America,
45:03urging Hongju to leave him alone. Hongju retorted that it was Hu Young who pursued her,
45:09a charming and attentive man. She couldn't resist. Despite her defiance, Hongju felt hurt and lost her
45:15appetite for dinner, lying down outside her apartment. Hu Young, worried when she didn't arrive,
45:20found her and a paper airplane containing Hongju's confession to Junho. He pocketed it,
45:25asking why she hadn't come. She questioned him about his mother's claims of his frequent
45:29relationships, and heartbreaks in America. She didn't want to dwell on his past, but hearing
45:34about it from others bothered her. Hu Young begged her not to believe his mother, urging her to trust
45:39only him. But Hongju hesitated, fearing he'd silently disappear again. She couldn't trust him completely.
45:45He pulled out the paper airplane, admitting he was also affected by her past with Junho.
45:50Hongju insisted it wasn't the time to talk about Junho. But Hu Young had seen firsthand how
45:55heartbroken Hongju was over Junho all those years ago. How could he just forget it? Now Hongju found
46:01herself in the awkward position of having to explain herself, reassuring Hu Young that she and Junho had
46:07broken up a long time ago. Seeing Hu Young's disbelief, old wounds reopened for Hongju. Just like
46:13Junho, Hu Young had also left years ago, without saying goodbye. Their conversation ended unhappily,
46:19leaving both feeling down. Upset, Hongju went to see her friend Hai Jai at school. While Hongju's love
46:24life was hitting a rough patch, Hai Jai's was taking a turn for the better. Ever since she'd decided to end
46:29things with Mr. Sun, Hai Jai had been avoiding him at school. But today, as she walked past the soccer
46:36field, she saw Mr. Sun playing soccer with his students. Suddenly, a stray soccer ball came hurtling
46:41towards her. It all happened so fast. She didn't have time to react, just squeezed her eyes shut, bracing for
46:48impact. But the expected pain never came. Mr. Sun had run and shielded her from the ball.
46:53Hai Jai took the injured Mr. Sun to the nurse's office, demanding. You've gone this far,
46:59why won't you admit you like me? Finally, Mr. Sun confessed. All this time, it's been you.
47:05Hai Ji replied. I like you too. Overcome with emotion, Mr. Sun leaned in and kissed her.
47:12Back at school, seeing students skipping class triggered a memory for Hongju. She remembered
47:16skipping class to confess her feelings to Junho, and how Hu Young had been by her side the whole time.
47:21She'd openly expressed her feelings for Junho in front of Hu Young, crying over him without a second
47:27thought. Now, Hongju finally realized how insensitive she had been to Hu Young, who had loved her for so
47:33long. She finally understood why the paper airplane had upset him so much. Meanwhile, Hu Young confided
47:38in his friend, Sang Pyle, about his troubles with Hongju. Sang Pyle brought out photos he had taken with
47:44Hongju and Hai Jai over the years he was away, hoping they might offer Hu Young some insight
47:49into Hongju's life. Hongju had once mentioned a recurring dream, where everyone she cared about
47:54silently left her. She would chase after them, desperately wanting to say a proper goodbye,
48:00but could never catch up. Hu Young now understood the hidden pain behind that dream. Having been
48:05abandoned without explanation so many times, she was terrified of him leaving the same way. He hadn't
48:10given her the security she needed. Ever since realizing Hu Young had witnessed her feelings for
48:15Junho, Hongju had been consumed with guilt. After work, she rushed to find him. In her haste,
48:21she almost got hit by a car. But Hu Young, who was also on his way to see her, pulled her back just in
48:26time. They gazed at each other, love shining in their eyes. Having finally cleared up their
48:31misunderstanding, Hongju and Hu Young reconciled, holding hands and embracing more tightly than ever
48:37before. Walking Hongju home, Hu Young lingered at her door, reluctant to leave. Equally reluctant to part,
48:44Hongju invited him in for ramen. Alone in her apartment, the simple act of looking at each
48:48other sent their hearts racing. Longing for more. Hongju brought up Hu Young's return to America.
48:54She didn't want him to sacrifice his life, his passions, and his talents for her.
48:58Hu Young began counting off the things he loved on his fingers. Leaving work with her. Taking her to
49:03new places. Watching the animated movies she produced in theaters. And being in every future photo with
49:09her. Hongju smiled sweetly. Her heart overflowing with joy that everything he wanted revolved around
49:14her. She promised to make all his wishes come true. The cardboard box they were sitting on,
49:19unable to bear their combined weight, became an unlikely cupid. Hongju tumbled into Hu Young's
49:24arms, and he held her close. Refusing to let go. Their passion reignited. The young couple spent the
49:30night together. The next morning, Hu Young walked Hongju to work. As they descended the stairs,
49:35they encountered his mother. Seeing their intertwined hands, she didn't say a word.
49:40Simply turned and walked away. Hongju chased after her. Although she knew Hu Young's mother
49:45held a prejudice against her, she was determined to build a relationship. Bound by their shared love
49:50for Hu Young. To stay in Korea, Hu Young began seeking investments and building his own business.
49:55To counter this, his mother approached Hongju. She handed her an envelope. Hongju's face registered
50:01shock as she saw the contents. A bank card. During this time, Hu Young's mother had witnessed the
50:07depth of her son's love for Hongju. She no longer wanted to obstruct them, but she had her own
50:11stipulation. Hu Young had to return to America. She hoped Hongju would accompany him, and the money
50:17on the card was meant to cover her expenses. Leaving her homeland for a foreign country was not an easy
50:22decision. Hongju couldn't choose immediately. Running into Hai Ji's father, her former teacher,
50:27she invited him for a meal and sought his advice. He told her to follow her heart. He believed in her
50:33resilience and knew she would thrive anywhere. Of all the students he'd taught, Hongju held a special
50:38place in his heart. He then asked about her current boyfriend, and upon learning it was the math genius.
50:44Hu Young expressed mock annoyance that Hu Young hadn't come to see him. Hu Young's mother informed him
50:49of her decision to return to America and revealed that she had hired a lawyer to sue him. The company
50:54hadn't finalized his resignation, and as their employee, his unauthorized pursuit of investments
50:59was grounds for legal action, which would certainly jeopardize his current ventures.
51:04Before leaving, she told Hu Young that she'd offered Hongju the opportunity to go to America
51:08with him. Hu Young could only imagine Hongju's confusion and helplessness upon hearing his mother's
51:14proposition. He stood outside Hongju's apartment, watching the light flicker on and off. He knew her
51:19inner turmoil was reflected in that flickering light, a sign of her racing, disorganized thoughts.
51:24He didn't want to intrude. After a restless night, the couple met at their old high school.
51:29Hongju reminisced, wishing she had met Hu Young sooner. He pulled her close, urging her to come
51:34to America with him. He understood the magnitude of the decision, but he couldn't bear the thought
51:39of being separated from her. Hongju confessed that her love for him was strong enough to leave
51:43everything behind. But Korea was her home. Where her friends, family, and familiar life resided,
51:49she couldn't simply abandon it all. Hu Young understood. And though his heart ached, he wouldn't
51:54force her. He promised to return, and when he did, he wouldn't let her go. Accepting their impending
51:59separation, they cherished their remaining time together, sharing spicy rice cakes, decorating a
52:05Christmas tree, taking photos, and watching the animated movie Hongju had worked on while enjoying drinks.
52:10Hongju fell asleep on his shoulder. Hu Young paused the movie when her name appeared in the credits
52:15and drifted off to sleep holding her. Occasionally, Hongju would meet up with Hai Jai, who was enjoying
52:21her secret romance with Mr. Sun and eager to make it public. One day, while sitting on campus,
52:26Hai Ji spotted her boyfriend walking by with a group of teachers. She waved, but Mr. Sun didn't react.
52:33Feeling unacknowledged and hurt, Hai Ji stormed off. Her high heel caught in a crack in the boardwalk.
52:38As she bent down to retrieve it, her embarrassed expression was witnessed by both her father and
52:43Mr. Sun. Mr. Sun decisively strode forward, retrieved the shoe, and slipped it onto Hai Ji's foot.
52:50Declaring he would hide his feelings no longer, he loudly addressed Hai Ji's father as his future
52:55father-in-law, announcing his intention to marry Hai Jai. With her father's blessing, Mr., Sun joyfully
53:02swept Hai Jai into his arms and carried her away. While they had gone public with their relationship,
53:06Hongju couldn't share their joy completely. She confided in Hu Young about their impending
53:11separation, the time frame uncertain. But at least six months, Hai Ji voiced her concerns.
53:17With Hu Young unable to give a definite return date, would Hongju have to wait for him indefinitely?
53:22She suggested Hongju go to America with him. But Hongju was too attached to her life in Korea
53:27to make such a drastic decision. Time flew by, and as Christmas approached, their friends gathered
53:32for a celebration. With Hai Ji and Mr. Sun openly affectionate. Hu Young head down texted Hongju,
53:39asking when she would arrive. Hongju was swamped with work, nearing a project deadline,
53:44and facing another all-nighter at the office. Seeing her message, Hu Young grabbed his coat and
53:49headed out, calling Hongju. But she didn't answer. Mr. Sun joined him, revealing that the cafe where he'd
53:56first met Hongju for their blind date, had been a random choice. A chance decision that had led to
54:02their dramatic reunion. The next day was Hu Young's departure for America. Hongju, still at work,
54:07couldn't see him off. He sat dejectedly at the airport, lost in thought. He didn't notice Hongju,
54:13pushing a suitcase, quietly approach him. She had worked through the night, and, combined with her
54:18saved vacation days, had earned herself enough time to accompany Hu Young to America.
54:22Overcome with emotion, Hu Young embraced and kissed her. Hand in hand, they walked towards the gate.
54:29On their way, Hu Young reflected on the coincidences that had shaped their relationship.
54:33In high school, a chance encounter in the nurse's office led him to offer Hongju a glass of water.
54:39Later, while taking photos with teachers after an awards ceremony, she had run past,
54:44capturing his attention with her energy. He then saved her from an oncoming bicycle,
54:48injuring his leg in the process.
54:49Hobbling home on the bus later, he found her asleep at the back.
54:53These countless coincidences had become testaments to their love.
54:56And that's the end of our story.
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