01x09 - Episode 9

[bunniefuu]

She's not my girlfriend.

-What?
-I don't have

a girlfriend.

You came here to tell me that?

What?

I mean,

not really.

I was just taking a walk.
I guess we happened to cross paths.

I could have told you later,
but we ran into each other, so…

Well, then.

Then who is she?

The woman staying at her house.

She didn't look like a friend.

She's my ex-girlfriend.

But she doesn't seem to think so.

Go ahead and continue your walk.
We were in the middle of a talk as well.

Right. Nurungji's puppies need to be
vaccinated soon.

I was actually going
to tell Auntie g*ng-hwa

to stop by the hospital
sometime this week.

If you're not busy,
bring Nurungji that day too.

He would love to see his puppies.

So insistent…

That's how people usually live.

They say hi and look after one another
when they don't have to.

That's true.

And sometimes they forget things

and get in the way of others.

I'm done with this walk.

Let's go, Nurungji! Jeez.

What's their problem?

Do you need something?

Yes.

What do you need?

To talk with someone around my age.

It's nice, like I'm on vacation.

Once you get bitten a few times,
you'll think otherwise.

They are different from city mosquitos.

You were born and raised here, right?

I think I heard you were earlier.

Except for when I was in college,
I've been living here for 27 years.

And I think I'll continue living here.

This is great. We're the same age.

We're friends!

Right.

About Ji-yul…

-How is he?
-What?

I'm curious about how he's doing here.

For such a city boy
to stay in a rural place like this…

I don't mean it
in a disparaging way at all, it's just…

I know.

It's just a different kind of place.

Right, a different kind of place.

He's been thrown into
a whole new environment.

He must be having a hard time adjusting.

To the point where he would
tell a weird lie.

To tell you the truth,
I am not his girlfriend.

I was before, but…

But I'm here
to get back together with him.

Maybe that's foolish.

No.

We dated during veterinary college.

Now that I think about it,
out of all of my relationships,

that was the happiest time.

You may not believe it,

but Ji-yul was
a very affectionate boyfriend.

But I didn't realize that back then.
I was such a fool.

You realize it after it's gone.

And that makes me so mad.

I hope you won't have any regrets,
Officer Ahn.

Your boyfriend seemed
like a really nice person.

Right…

Seeing him only made me
miss him even more.

Help me.

I ruined the relationship,
so I can't rekindle it on my own.

"You look good together. Good luck."

I need that kind of active support
from those around us.

You'll help me, right?

Why did you go there, Han Ji-yul?

Why…

did you…

have to?

May I use the mirror in the living room?

Sure, go ahead.

I didn't know you were using it.

No, it's okay. Go ahead and use it.

Thank you.

Do you put on full makeup
before going to work?

You're so diligent.

Well, I keep it simple.

Some are even brand new
and still in their packaging.

Did you buy them recently?

Yes, well…

I should look attractive for Ji-yul.
Should I do it?

Can I borrow them?

Sure, of course.

Thank you.

I can use this, right?

Why aren't you doing yours?

-Do you need this one right now?
-No, I'm not using that.

You should be the first to use it, right?

No, it's okay.

-Come on, come closer.
-It's really okay…

Just try it. I think
it'll look good on you. Come on.

Look down.

Your eyelashes are really long.

Now the upper part.

Open your eyes slightly.

It's pretty.

Take a look.

Let's do your lips while we're at it.

Oh, no. I'm really fine.

The color will look great on you.
Come on, just try it once.

I really think

I'd better remove the makeup.

You don't like the makeup I did for you?

Oh, no, that's not it.

It's just a little heavier than usual.

Is that what you think, Officer Ahn?
It looks really pretty to me.

Well, I do like it,

but this village is
full of nosy and chatty people.

People will say, "Who are you
trying to impress with that makeup?"

"So how many kids are you going to have?"

They'll tease me like that.

Who cares about them?
You should live for your own satisfaction.

No matter who says what, you just need to
care about only one person. Yourself.

I guess I have one more person
to care about.

How do I look?

You look pretty.

Is there a coffee shop nearby?

Here.

Thanks.

You look prettier today.

Here you go again.
You're teasing me, aren't you?

-I'm not.
-Do you want to die?

HIS PEACH FARM

Looks like you became friends.

I think she's a nice person.

Someone you can't help but like, you know?

What are you doing?
Why did you take a photo of me?

You're dolled up for a change.
We should leave a record.

Let me see.

-Hey, it looks weird!
-No.

Hey!

Delete it right now.

Delete it and take another… Delete it!

-No, wait.
-What?

Stop.

Your cafe is so pretty.
And you two together look even better.

I get that a lot,
but I never get sick of it.

Here.

Are you taking it to the hospital?

Yes. I've made up my mind,
so I have to go for it.

I really hope you achieve what you want.

As soon as possible.

You can do it.

I can do it. Thank you.

Excuse me!

No! Wait a second.

Oh my gosh!

It's you, right?

The pretty lady from Seoul.

I did come from Seoul.
Do you think I'm pretty?

But not as pretty as Hui-won.

Hui-won?

She's my girlfriend.

That's cool.
You appreciate your girlfriend.

That's a given.

By the way, you're not
Doctor Han's girlfriend, are you?

What?

The village ladies are all saying
that you're his girlfriend,

but I disagree.

But when I said that,
they went, "What do you know?"

I'm right, aren't I?

What makes you think that?

That's easy.

The doctor's always looking at Ja-young.

You mean Officer Ahn?

The way I see it, he definitely likes her.

He ran over to save her
when she had an accident.

Either way,
you're not his girlfriend, right?

Right.

Stop staring and say it.

-You're seeing someone, right?
-No.

Come on.

Then there must be
a wedding to attend, right?

-No.
-I know.

You tried your expired cosmetics
before throwing them out.

My wife does that.

No. Someone just did it for me.

I mean, I am a 27-year-old woman.

Can't I put on a little makeup?

Is that so weird?

No, it's just giving me a lot of thoughts.

"When did this little jelly bean grow up
to be wearing makeup?"

You used to be a tiny little outlaw
who shoplifts from the stationery store.

When did you grow up so much?

Probably while you were
getting old, Chief.

Yes, this is Ahn Ja-young.

HUIDONG RESIDENTS ASSEMBLE

What?

Did she put on makeup?

What are you looking at?

-When did you get here?
-Just now.

Didn't you hear the door?

I got us some coffee.

I drank a little on the way,
and it's so good.

He roasts the beans himself.

Hey, Ji-yul,
do you have a spare pair of pants?

I look like I peed myself, don't I?

What did you do outside?

My goodness.

I got a call
from Mr. Han's livestock barn.

Remember the calf from the other day
that won't suckle?

Yes.

It still won't,
and it's severely dehydrated.

I think you should go.

Yes, this is the veterinary hospital.

Wow, a house call? That's cool.

This is nice.
At least you're looking at me.

Hey, hurry up and get me some pants.

Yes, I understand.

There's a goat with a hernia.
What should we do?

It's crying and screaming.

Where's the barn?
Is it far from the cowshed?

Yes, it's pretty far.

The round trip would take about two hours.

Two hours…

You go to the goat.

-Me?
-Yes.

You've done countless herniorrhaphies.

Those pants will get all dirty anyway,
so don't bother.

Get him what he needs.

I know what you're thinking,

but he's actually
quite decent as a veterinarian.

What do you mean, "as a veterinarian"?

Are you saying
that I'm lacking in other things?

-Good luck. I'll be back.
-Okay.

Let me go with you.

-Ma'am!
-Hey.

I brought some groceries.

Oh, my goodness. Thank you so much.

I wish you wouldn't be sick so often.

I'll say.

I guess it's a part of getting old.

-I'll put this over there.
-Okay.

Where should I put this?

Just put it anywhere.

Ja-young, thank you so much.

-Look at all that sweat.
-What?

-Well, I'll be going now.
-Okay.

-Call me anytime you need me.
-I will.

-Thanks again.
-Sure.

Mr. Han.

Officer Ahn. What brings you here?

I was in the area and just stopped by.

Is there a problem with the cows?

There is. The calf born the other day is
refusing to suckle.

-Excuse me, I'm in a rush.
-Okay.

Doesn't it seem like rotavirus?

Yes.

When did they start manually feeding it?

About five days ago.

-Is the mother not making enough milk?
-I think it's enough.

-Did you run a blood test?
-Yes.

According to the results,

its high hematocrit level
indicates severe dehydration.

It looks like
it has metabolic acidosis too.

In order to correct the acidosis,

I think we should administer
sodium carbonate.

Isn't it easier with a partner?

Go ahead and explain it to the owner.

Okay.

Hey, Officer Ahn.

Fancy seeing you here.

Hi.

Are you here for work?

Yes, sort of.

Why did you remove it all?
It's such a waste.

It was just so hot.

Go ahead and wash up.

I stink, don't I?

No, that's not it.

I last practiced it ages ago,
but my body still remembers it all.

It brings back good old memories.

We used to always be together,
whether it was in the lab or the OR.

We were with many other people.
Divided into teams.

Use this.

Thank you.

Hello?

Right now?

Okay, I'll be right there.

Sang-hyeon?

He's probably super busy right now.

Anyway, I got it. I'll try and find out
if anyone can lend a hand.

Yes.

I should get going.
I'll wash this and return it to you.

Wait. If you need a hand,

let's go together. I'll help.

HUIDONG PEACH WINE

Oh, my.

Are you guys doing a good job?

There you go. Good.

You're doing well. Keep it up.

I'll make something delicious for you.

Auntie, why are there so few peaches?

g*ng-hwa had some time to k*ll
and took a big load,

so that's all there's left.

I see.

-So much easier.
-Okay.

I'll go make this quickly.

Why does this one have such a big pit?

The labels are so pretty.
Is there a business that makes them?

Sang-hyeon does it all.
He's really good with this kind of stuff.

-The one who runs that cafe…
-Yes.

He's so talented.

He must have been very popular.

Now that I think about it,
all the girls in class had a crush on him

at least I think they did.

But there weren't
that many people in our school…

Were you one of them, Officer Ahn?

Looking back on it,

I guess I was.

You're right, he was my first crush.

You're still with your first crush.
That's amazing.

He might even be your last love.

I think it's totally possible.

Last love?

Well, that's just…

That was back when she was little.
What last love?

You could say the same about me.
We had a pretty good time back then.

What I meant was…

Please take these to the storage shed
right now.

-Right now?
-Right now.

Sang-hyeon was her first crush?

First crush?

You two knew each other before?

There was a time

when he stayed in this village
for a little while

because of his parents' accident.

That's when we met. A long time ago.

No way. Really?

I see.

I did think the way
he looked at you was oddly intimate.

He doesn't open up to people so easily.

But it definitely seems possible with you.

Yes.

That must be why.

I'm so relieved all of a sudden.

I was really shocked
by what he said earlier.

So you were just
a close friend in this village, right?

Hey!

Come inside and have a taste.

We're not sure if you'll like it.

We're arguing about it.

-Sure.
-Come now.

Come on.

You're avoiding eye contact.

Is it just in my head?

Yes.

Did you give him an answer?

He said he had feelings for you.

I happened to overhear it.

Why do you want to know that?

Be good to Min.

I think she's almost too good

for you.

Why would I?

What do you mean, why?

You two work in the same field.

And you could see each other often
once you're back in Seoul.

She's in the past,
no matter how good it was.

I feel nothing towards Min.
No lingering feelings or regrets.

I'm just letting her be

because I know what kind of person she is.

No matter what I say,

she's the type of person
who has to do as she decides.

That's why I'm just waiting

for her to give up on her own.

You know her so well.

I've known her for a long time.

That's probably why

Sang-hyeon knows me so well.

Right?

So what?

Do you want to date

someone you know well?

I'm still thinking about it.

Being used to someone is different
from romantic feelings.

Being comfortable is

a critical component
of a good relationship.

Imagine being with someone

who makes your heart race

and makes you nervous.

-Your heart wouldn't be able to take--
-Isn't that…

what love is?

When your heart races so much that
you feel like your heart can't take it.

Does Sang-hyeon make you…

feel that way?

All right, snack time!
Stop working and have some snacks!

-Snack time!
-Okay.

Our guest from Seoul helped us so much.

-Now we just need to get the funds for…
-That's how we…

-Hey, come here.
-Come eat.

Officer Ahn, try some of--

I'm being called in for work.
You'll have to excuse me.

See you later, aunties.

-Ja-young.
-Hey, Ja-young.

Thanks for your help!

Excuse me for a moment.

Man.

Something definitely happened in there.

Ji-yul.

What's all this?

The president of
Majeong Women's Association

just dropped it off.

To thank you
for treating her mother's dog.

Why did she give this to me…

-Yes, Ms. Park.
-Did you get it?

I did get it,
but you didn't have to give me so much…

My mom was about to

just sit there and watch the dog die.

She wanted to thank you.

As for the corn,
I was going to divide it in half

and give it to both you and the doctor.

But when I called the hospital,

he said,
"Just give it all to Officer Ahn."

And do you know what he said after that?

He said he heard
what I said the other day.

"I also don't have parents, so I know."

"You shouldn't talk
about her not having parents."

Can you believe that?

I was just flabbergasted, seriously.

What's his problem?

Ji-yul. You are going to
go back to Seoul, right?

I should.

My hospital is there.

I'll be working in Korea
starting next month.

Near your hospital.

-Min.
-I don't expect us

to be close like before immediately.

I'm sure you need time.

You'll change once you start
seeing me more often.

Like you and Officer Ahn right now.

It's natural to develop feelings
for someone who helps you out

in an unfamiliar place.

But you'll forget about it
once you go back to your normal life.

You're going back to Seoul.

Min.

I…

Is it about that nosy girl
who made you run out all of a sudden?

Is it the long-distance relationship?

Or is it the fact that it's one-sided?

If it's not either of those things,

is there some rival that you must defeat?

Gosh, what a sore sight.

I'm not curious
what you two did or will do.

You're crossing the line right now.
Do you know that?

If that's how you really feel,

you should make it clear.

I immediately thought of you.

I thought I should come to you.