01x07 - Softie Sweetie

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A line I want to cross.

Wait.

Give me five minutes.

One minute.

Excuse me.

What was that?

Lee Ong-ju!

"A line…"

"A line you want to cross."

-What does that mean?
-What?

Hurry up and answer me!
"A line you want to cross."

"A line"?

There's only one line
you can cross in this country.

-Is somebody going to the North?
-Come on!

Oh, for Pete's sake!

What's up with her?

-Ms. Kim.
-What does that mean?

I mean…

I'm not someone you like
or find attractive.

But it would have been nice to hear,
"I've been thinking about you."

"A line…"

What line do you want to cross?

Do you think I'm that easy
just because I kissed you first?

You just want to sleep with me, right?

What? Why are you smiling?

I'm sorry.

That was not what I meant.

Then what is it?
What line is there to cross between us?

Ms. Kim, I…

remember the moment I was abandoned.

I'm not trying to use
my past as an excuse.

Or maybe I am, but only up to a point.

I just want to be open about how I feel.

I don't think of it as an excuse.

Speak your piece.

It was in the middle of a train station.

I thought my hand had slipped from hers,

but my mom never came back,
no matter how long I waited.

After I was sent to an orphanage,

my entire childhood

was about learning rules
and repressing emotions.

I no longer had a family to care for me

or a home to go back to.
The process of accepting that fact

was confusing and infuriating.

Once I realized that I was all alone,

I decided to do something
instead of just sitting around crying.

I drew my own lines and set standards.

As I sorted out right and wrong answers,

the world finally made sense to me.

My principles were a wall I put up,

and I've lived my whole life
according to them.

I took pride in my unwavering resolve
no matter the situation.

I trusted that my choices were flawless.

But lately…

I often lose my composure
and forget what I have to do.

I almost don't recognize myself.

Because of me?

Because of my feelings for you.

I'm sorry if I've confused you.

The way I've been behaving
is undoubtedly to blame.

From now on…

-From now on--
-Hey.

What's wrong with you?

What do you mean, "From now on"?

Why do you talk like it's already over?

Ms. Kim.

-I actually--
-I know.

I know you've submitted a report
regarding my termination.

I'm here anyway.

I'm standing here
because I don't care about that.

What?

Do you think you're the only one
who's confused?

What woman would be crazy enough
to fall for a man who's firing her?

Right?

But I am that woman.

I told myself that
if I ever dated a coworker again,

I'd change my name
from Kim Mi-kyung to Dog Mi-kyung.

But now I want to be Dog Mi-kyung.

I flip-flop twelve times a day
like a crazy person,

but it doesn't change the way I feel.

It hurts my pride
and it's so annoying, but still!

Anyway…

I understand how you feel.

Simply put…

you're drowning in my charm,

losing your judgment
and ability to focus on work.

Well…

Yes, actually.

To sum it up, yes.

Okay.

You can focus on work as usual
without crossing any lines.

During the time I have left,
I'll also be focusing on work.

But once I'm unemployed,

and you become just…

the guy next door,

let's see if you're still interested.

Then we can officially
start dating or whatever.

I…

knew how much this job meant to you,

but I still decided to let you go.

Aren't you bitter about it?

I am. I resent you.

So I decided to keep you close
and constantly bully you.

What?

Hey, I didn't say I'd date you right now.

It's okay for two coworkers
to shake hands, right?

I want us to keep work
and private life separate.

Oh.

I guess…

it's not okay.

Oh, I see.

Well, yes.

I don't think we should touch each other.

That sounded weird.
I meant that our skin shouldn't touch…

I mean…

Over there!

Wait…

EPISODE 7
SOFTIE SWEETIE

JULY

Hide the A/C remote in the Chief's office.

Take the staples
out of So Baek-h*'s stapler.

Hit him and say it was an accident.

If possible, destroy his car.

Scoff at him every time he passes by.

Swear, then pretend
it wasn't meant for him.

SELECT ALL

MEMO

"A line"?

"A line you want to cross"?

Oh my gosh!

Kim Mi-kyung!

Kyung-mi!

Kim Mi-kyung!

What?

Hey!

I see.

You want to play this game?

What was that?

What was that noise?

What?

Jeez, Lee Ong-ju.

I almost had a heart attack.

Oh my gosh. That lunatic.

A door is no match for me.

Are you serious?

Did you seriously climb up the wall
just to mess with me?

As a h*m* sapiens,
one of the advantages I have

is the use of tools.

For example, a ladder.

Now tell me. "A line I want to cross."

Who said that?

Jeez.

You know you're not going
back to sleep until you tell me.

Who do you think?

It was So Baek-h*.

Gosh.

Go ahead and overreact.

I'll be annoyed and then go to sleep.

Is this real? Do you really like him?

What if I do?

Relax, I'm keeping my clothes on.

Don't date him.

What?

Are you really dating a coworker again
after what you've been through?

What are you gonna do
if it doesn't end well?

Last time, you ran away to Gangwon-do.

What's next? Jeju Island?

Are you going to abandon
your job and friends again?

No way.

Lee Ong-ju, what's gotten into you?

Last time I checked,
you were writing romance novels about us.

You're so closed off.

I just wanted you to have some fun
with a good-looking guy.

I never wanted you to fall in love.

I don't trust him enough
for you to commit your future to him.

"Commit my future"?

It's too soon--

You're self-sacrificial in love.

You're happy to just get a hair clip
for your anniversary.

You believe every stupid line
that cheating jerks feed you.

You can't let go of a dead relationship.

You're a doormat and a fool.

Who knows what will happen?

I won't this time.

Heck.

-Hey.
-Yes?

You didn't fall

for his charming words, did you?

Experienced guys do that. He's slowly
cooking you until you do what he wants.

He's pretending to be
shy and inexperienced, right?

That's an act he's putting on
to cook you like a braised fish.

Open your eyes!

Braised monkfish this weekend?

Yes! That was all I could think of.

Let's go as soon as we get up.

Make a reservation for noon on Saturday.

Add fish intestines and squid.
Spice level three, okay?

-Okay.
-Sounds great.

Damn it. Anyway…

So what do you think?

Do you think you can trust him?

Well…

he was honest about his feelings.

I trust those feelings.

Tell me right away
if it seems like he's up to something.

If something feels off, smells fishy,

or if he gets a bored look
in his eyes, tell me.

I'm going to break
all of his fingers and toes.

All right. I'll tell you.

Okay.

We should go shopping, too.

What for?

We need to get you new bras and panties.

If he sees those rags you have on,

he'll lose feelings for you so fast.

Why? This is still perfectly stretchy.

Oh my gosh, Ong-ju! Are you okay…

Are you alive?

Pow!

Neck-slice!

Hello.

Egg-kick!

Double egg-kick!

Tornado palm blast!

What are you looking at?

Is there something important to check?

-A Rural News article.
-A Rural News article.

An article? What's it about?

-The antiviral drug for PVY.
-The antiviral drug for PVY.

-Dihydroartemisinin was developed.
-Dihydroartemisinin was developed.

That's right.

What's going on with you guys?

It's been years since that was developed.

Right.

Hey, what time were you born?

Me?

My dad told me that he ran
to the hospital from a work dinner.

So I think I was born around 8:10 p.m.

Why do you ask?

It's nothing.

FIND OUT YOUR COMPATIBILITY

KIM MI-KYUNG
BIRTH DATE AND TIME

SO BAEK-h*

I was wondering…

You don't happen to know
the time Chief So was born,

do you?

What?

How would I know…

-Why? What are you doing?
-It's nothing.

Don't pay attention to them.
They're just wasting time.

Did you turn in
the growth report for Maroo?

Yes, I turned it in already.

Does he still want to go with Marshall?

He hasn't gotten back to me yet.

Then could you please go and ask him?

This waiting is eating me up inside.

-I will.
-Thanks.

-"Annually, the virus causes
-"Annually, the virus causes

-sixty trillion won
-sixty trillion won

-in global damage."
-in global damage."

"But the lack of drugs
to control this problem…"

Do we have to keep playing dumb?

All this lying is driving me crazy.

You play dumb half the time at work
and you play smart the other half.

It's lying 100% of the time.
Don't fight it.

Aren't you ashamed?

You're all researchers.

You should judge things based on facts,

not judge a relationship
based on compatibility tests.

This website is famously accurate.

I only had a compatibility score
of 16 with my ex,

and we broke up after a month.

Why'd you break up?

Because our compatibility score was 16.

You're real smart, aren't you?

So who's going to ask Chief So
about his birth time?

-Hee-dong.
-Me? I don't want to.

Because of my feelings for you.

CHIEF'S OFFICE

sh**t! Get it together.

Okay, think about things that annoy you.

Tongue sores, my salary, Kim Hwan-kyung.

That's right. Kim Hwan-kyung eating,
Kim Hwan-kyung sleeping…

Jeez, I can't contain myself.

If you're here to see me, come in.

Good morning, Chief So.

Good morning, Ms. Kim.

I wanted to ask you if you've read
the growth report for Maroo.

I haven't had the chance.

I'll let you know when I have.

Okay, thank you.

This might help you make a decision.

There's a disease
called the potato blight.

It plagues the crop.

You know about
the Great Famine in Ireland, right?

That was caused by the potato blight.

It advances quickly
and can even spread in stored potatoes.

It's a highly dangerous pathogen.

I read that Marshall

has a lower resistance
to this disease than Maroo.

Those weak little things.

How will they survive in Korean soil?

And what about resistance to scab?

Sorry?

You're talking about
resistance to disease,

but you're leaving out scab, which is odd.

From what I know,

scab notably decreases
the commercial value of potatoes,

forcing us to discard them.

Of the 16 diseases
that affect domestic potatoes,

scab is one of the most harmful.

And Marshall is more
resistant to scab than Maroo.

Of course, scab is scary, but--

It's more than just scary.

Symptoms of scab
don't appear above ground,

making it difficult to detect
during growth.

It spreads via soil,
so even without a host plant,

it can persist underground
for years before breaking out.

It easily spreads through rainwater,
irrigation water, wind, and humans,

while being extremely difficult to treat.

Chief So, I'm a researcher.

I'm aware of everything you said.

MARSHALL - MAROO

It's true that Marshall
is more resistant to scab than Maroo,

but I don't think it's a significant gap.

As for treating the disease,
we can adjust the pH levels with sulfur

and monitor the soil moisture level--

By that logic,
potato blight is also treatable.

Increasing the planting distance improves
the moisture level and ventilation,

and ridging sufficiently
delays physical contagion.

Selective fungicides
can be used for chemical control.

Is this not true?

Looks like you've been
studying your potatoes.

You're a real potato expert now.

To view the data objectively without
being influenced by the Research Team,

I thought I should have
some basic knowledge.

What do you mean…

How did we influence you?

Other than giving you
professional opinions as experts.

But at the same time, you're the ones
who developed the Maroo variety.

You can't help
but be biased in this matter.

That's why I included the data…

Were you offended
by the conversation we just had?

No.

I saw a whole new side of you
as a potato expert.

It almost makes me happy.

Anyway, I hope you'll review
Maroo's growth report soon.

He's still talking about Marshall
even after visiting Haeman…

No.

That's not So Baek-h*.

The So Baek-h* I like
and Chief So are different people.

Chief So is…

How dare he challenge me about potatoes?

Right.

This right here is a bit…

Hey, Ms. Kim.

You look upset.
Did Chief So say something?

No.

We had a perfectly
intellectual conversation.

Now I'm going to try
to shut his smart mouth.

Is that a lovers' quarrel?

It seems more like a street fight.

Unbelievable.

How dare he challenge me?

Okay.

JANG SEUL-GI
KIM MI-KYUNG

Okay.

V-48 Marshall.

I know, right?

Wow.

Kids usually like them grilled.

Where on earth is she?

Now, why would you
bring up potato ball soup?

Chief So! Come join us.

-Hello.
-Have some rice cakes.

I'm okay. Thank you for offering.

This was made today, so it's still warm.

Say "Ah." Just take a bite.

"Ah." That's right. Hand me some water.

No, I'm fine. Thank you.

-I'll get going. Enjoy.
-Wait.

-Thank you!
-All right.

No, you can't go there!
Go the other way!

-Okay.
-There are too many bugs there.

Watch your step. My goodness.

He's good-looking,
but not very steady on his feet.

Great! You're here.

Take a look at this.

This report covers Marshall’s growth
on the southern coast of China last year.

If you look at page three right here--

Ms. Kim.

I came in here…

to ask you out on a date.

Look at that. What did I tell you?

Chief So was looking anxious all day.

I knew they'd make up
before the day was over.

Chief So must really be into her.

He usually clocks out
at six o'clock sharp,

but he waited until Ms. Kim was done.

I have a question.

Why did we spend
over an hour on a stakeout?

Just so we could watch them
get in the same car?

That's it.

I need to date someone.
I don't care if it's an alien.

My wedding anniversary was today!

Is Korean fusion okay?

If you'd prefer something else--

That's okay. I like all kinds of food.

What do you enjoy doing
in your spare time?

My spare time?

Well…

Not much.

I'm usually passed out drunk,

at a public bath, or out hiking.

Right!

I have a secret hideout.

-A hideout?
-Yes.

I built a small greenhouse.

I grow potatoes there.
A variety of Maroo that I've developed.

Just to be clear,
that wasn't work-related.

I do that in my personal downtime.

I understand.

Hey.

Let me add one more thing
while I'm at it.

It's about the Marshall report.

There's one thing you overlooked.

Korea has a humid subtropical
and subhumid temperate climate.

Let me pull over.

So I was right. You were offended
by the Marshall-Maroo issue.

Not at all. That was work.

I wouldn't drag work into my private life.

Do you think I'm that petty?

Then why are you thinking
about something other than us right now?

I didn't. I'm thinking about you.

No, you're not.
You're thinking about potatoes.

Fine.

I'm thinking about potatoes.

How could I not?

You're saying that my baby
isn't as good as some other baby.

You can't look at it that way.

All I'm saying is…

I took a long and hard look
at those numbers you like so much,

but I just can't see
how Marshall is better.

It's better in some ways
but worse in others.

It's a very close game.

So shouldn't Maroo
at least get an ounce of advantage

for being developed by us in our lab?

This whole thing

might just be about
profit and numbers to you.

But for all of us in our lab,

it's about the time
and effort we've put in…

and our identities as potato researchers.

It feels like all of that is being erased.

Do you understand that?

I'm sorry it felt that way.

That's not what I…

I wasn't fishing for an apology.

Well…

Excuse me.

Ms. Kim.

I'm not mad.

I just don't think

I can have a good time
at dinner with you right now.

I'm going for a walk
to clear my mind, so you can go.

Your car will get towed
if you leave it like that.

I don't care.

What do you mean, "You don't care"?

I know I ruined your mood

by dragging work into our date
and picking a fight.

You didn't ruin my mood.

I'd rather you get mad.

Why are you so soft all of a sudden?

Jeez.

Are you some sort of softie sweetie?

I'll be a softie sweetie, then.

Gosh.

I'll give you ten seconds.

Take back what you said
about liking me and run away.

Dumping someone
for being a jerk on the first date

is totally reasonable.

How about this?

Don't think of this as our first date.

We were alone at the hospital
on the day we first met.

Let's count that as the first date.

The second date…

would be when you kissed me.

That wasn't a kiss. It was a peck.

All right, a peck.

I'd say that was a great second date.

If you think of it that way,

this would be about the fifteenth date.

Then it's perfectly natural
for us to fight.

Were you always this nice?

This means we made up.

I have something to confess.

I read the growth report for Maroo
as soon as I got it from you.

I've confirmed that it's
an excellent variety in many ways,

and it has an advantage
because it was made at the lab.

So I decided on using Maroo a while ago.

What?

What did you say?

Then why didn't you tell me?

Were you playing games with me?

No.

I wasn't sure yet.

If I had made a rational decision

or if I was taking the side
of someone I like.

You're joking!

I had no idea.

All day, I worked on this…

You can't take my side
when it comes to work.

I know, but I couldn't help myself.

Jeez.

This proves it.

You're officially a softie sweetie.

Can we do something else
instead of dinner?

There's somewhere I want to take you.

You're pretty.

No. You're prettier.

That's not true.
You're a thousand times prettier than me.

Then you're ten thousand times prettier.

Then you're a million times prettier.

That's enough.
There are only so many numbers.

Honeybun, here comes the airplane.

Say "Ah."

-Ah!
-Ah!

Isn't it cold because of the altitude?

I'm seriously fine.

One thing you should know is

that my body regulates
its temperature very well.

I'm not cold.

You're lying.

-We're here.
-Wow.

-Isn't it pretty?
-Yes, it really is.

What is all this?

Ms. Kim.

Was this your plan all along?

Were you trying to surprise me?

Sorry?

I had no idea.

Wow.

This place is beautiful.

-Why would they come here together?
-Be quiet.

This is your first letter to me.

Sorry?

Why? What is it?

Well…

I mean…

I have to…

I have to go.

This was fun.

Why are you leaving all of a sudden?

Where are you going…

What is going on?

GET EXCITED FOR TONIGHT

What?

What is this perverted crap?

Wait! Mr. So!

I didn't write that!

Let's go.

-Mr. So!
-Good grief.

What did I just witness?

Those two?

Why would that perfectly
normal man date my sister?

It just happened. Play it cool.

What's that?

Oh, that.

It's my love letter.

I wanted to give it to my honeybun
after our date tonight.

What kind of sweet words did you write

to make them freak out like that?

Were you crying?

Get your eyes checked. Why would I cry?

Why would she cry
after coming all the way to Seoul?

Mr. Lee.

I'm here, Mr. Park.

I'll execute the plan starting tomorrow.

There's no real plan here,
so don't stress about it.

I only sent you to keep an eye
on him and pressure him a little.

Don't worry.

My face is forgettable
even after several encounters.

I was left behind
on multiple school trips.

People think of me as wallpaper.

I've never been noticed in my entire life.

So I'm confident about this spy mission.

Yes.

PYEONGWON STATION

All right, then. I'll buy you a drink
when you come back.

Okay.

A lucky charm for Park Ki-se.

Wow, Ki-se!

-I found one.
-You found one? Wow!

How did you find such a big one?

Let's be happy together
for as long as we can.

What are you doing, Ki-se?

POTATO LAB

There you are.

Are you still scared of me?

I told you already. I didn't write that!

-Ms. Kim.
-Okay.

I know we're at work right now,
but I have to explain myself.

I'm not that big of a pervert.

I mean, if you ask me
if I think of you in that way,

I wouldn't completely deny it.

But I'm not perverted
to the point of writing

those unspeakable things in that letter.

People often imagine various scenarios

when they have feelings for someone.

But the things I want to do with you
are socially acceptable…

There's the hardworking Ms. Jjeon!

For all your hard work,
we should be giving you something better.

But this is all we can do for now.

You shouldn't have.

Are there Shine Muscats in there?

-Yes, they're in here.
-Okay.

Ms. Jjeon, about what you heard
in the break room…

I don't want you to misinterpret things--

Misinterpret what?

You two are seeing each other.

Ms. Kim did something
filthy and perverted,

so Chief So is about to run for his life.
Am I wrong?

You're completely off base.

It wasn't me who…

That's not important.

There's nothing going on between us.

We're seeing each other.

And we want to be careful.

We hope you'll keep
what you heard today to yourself.

Of course I will.

I can roll with it.

I'll zip it. Don't you worry.

You're the best, Ms. Jjeon.

We're a family bonded by potatoes.

-Of course.
-Thank you for understanding.

But…

I wish you'd asked me earlier.

On my way here, I happened

to run into Ms. Park and Paeng.

I've already run my mouth.

Hey.

Hurry up.

Where are they?

Hold on.

They're over there.

Ms. Park! Paeng!

Go inside and give this to them.

And thank them for their hard work.

-Okay.
-Got it?

Someone's calling.

Jeez.

Mr. Park, I can't talk right now…

Ms. Kim. I heard
you and Chief So are getting married.

I have an announcement.

I can't stop the rumors.

It would be better

to hear it from me
than to hear it from someone else.

I, Kim Mi-kyung…

and Chief Hong's nemesis
and Jangsaeng k*ller, Chief So Baek-h*…

Be quiet.

Give me the number
of the Sobong-ri Crop Team leader,

Ms. Dog.

Of course.

Sorry?

Oh, gosh.

What? Come on.

I saw this coming.

Ms. Dog, do you want to go out for lunch?

Nonsense. Ms. Dog should
have lunch with her groom-to-be.

What do you mean, "groom-to-be"?

We've been on one date.

We're not even officially dating yet.

Is that so?

Okay, then make sure
the wedding is at a hotel.

I have to go

purchase 20 face massage sessions
to get rid of my double chin.

Ms. Dog, Ms. Dog…

-Let's go to lunch, Ms. Dog.
-Oh my gosh.

Time for your chow.

MS. KIM MI-KYUNG

How did it go?

Mr. So!

You're lonely no more.

-Mr. Lee?
-Yes, it's me.

Your number one fan,
Section Chief Lee Seung-hoon.

What are you doing here, Mr. Lee?

Weren't you expecting me?

Here.

DISPATCH ORDER

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PARK KI-SE

Jeez.

Yes, Mr. So.

Mr. Park, I don't recall
discussing Mr. Lee's dispatch with you.

Do we need to discuss these things
before I make a decision?

I could see that you were
having a hard time with the potato lab,

so I sent you some backup.

I don't need assistance. I need more time.

On top of my absence from the department,

half of the team is also in PMI.

So everyone has a heavy workload.

In this situation,
you sent a hands-on worker

on a long-term assignment.

I want to ask if that's really
the right thing to do.

Director So Baek-h*.

I'm managing the department
just fine all by myself.

I decided to send Mr. Lee
based on my judgment

that it was necessary.

You have one more person there
to help you, so what's the problem?

-I still think…
-I have a meeting now.

Let's talk later.

He's so annoying.

Oh my gosh! No way!

Have you been to his place already?

How was the furniture?
What about his closet?

And watches! Take a picture
of his watches and send it to me.

I'll look at the models and the brands

and send you the price list.

Oh my God, stop!
Can someone please just sedate him?

Resurrected! Hey, MK!

-Come on, tell us.
-Listen to me.

-That's enough.
-Hear me out.

-Everyone's looking.
-My ears are bleeding.

-Hello.
-The report…

Be quiet!

Kids these days start by kissing…

Things have changed, am I right?

Don't you want to sit
with your future spouse?

That's right. Everyone knows now.
Don't let him eat by himself.

Drop it. I don't have to eat with him.

And I told you, he's not my fiancé.

-Congratulations!
-We wish you the best!

What are you doing? Go away.

Eating at the same table
with a subordinate

is perfectly normal for a boss to do.

Besides, there seems to be
no point in hiding it anyway.

-But still…
-That's cold!

What are you doing after work?

I was asked to take a look
at something in Sobong-ri.

So I'm heading there.

Do you need a ride?

No, it's nearby.

What's so interesting?
Just eat your lunches, everyone.

-No need.
-Jeez.

Watching your love fills us up.

Continue.

Stop being dramatic. Jeez.

Yes.

Gosh.

Honeybun, what are you doing?

-Solving a mystery.
-What?

This isn't it.

I've been looking from every angle,

but nothing about her is appealing.

What is up with Ward B?

Why would he like my sister?

Hey, what's wrong with Mi-kyung?

It used to be that guys chased her
when we went out to Daehangno.

Seriously?

Not a lot of them, but some…

cult recruiters.

See? It doesn't make any sense.

Something doesn't add up
about that Ward B guy.

Maybe he's after her money

or wants his hands on this guesthouse.

Honeybun, did you just laugh at me?

No.

I think it's cute

that you used that useless head of yours
to come up with a theory.

Now, I'll tell you why
that makes no sense, Honeybun.

First of all, So Baek-h*
makes a shitload of money.

Secondly…

even if all three of us sold everything
we've got, including our organs,

he'd still have a million times
more money in his account.

In summary, you're holding an empty can

while worrying about
a Por*che driver robbing you.

That's what you look like right now.

Got it?

Fine, then he's not after her money.

He gets off on dating weird women.

Maybe that b*stard is a creep like that.

Kim Mi-kyung is a bigger creep than most.

What?

So what's your plan?

Shouting at him,
"No, I don't like it"?

I'll talk to him tonight
and scare him straight.

I'll show him what happens
if he looks down on us.

Yeah, right.

Take a seat.

I'll just get to the point.

My uncle is a business liaison
at a construction company.

That means he knows a lot of muscle.

And one of my second cousins
is in law school, studying hard.

I see.

Why are you telling me this?

Why do you think?

The eldest daughter of Kim Jin-gyu,

the 38th generation descendant
of the Gimhae Kim clan.

Kim Mi-kyung is not someone to mess with!

Don't let your guard down.
I'm not finished.

Yes, Mr. Byun.

Twelve drinks in total?

I can make them in no time.

I'll get them to you right away.

So…

Due to an urgent business matter,

we'll continue in 30 minutes.

Do you need help?

It won't be easy for you to soften me up.

You have to make 12 drinks.
That seems like a lot for just one person.

What's the order?

Five Americanos, two sweet potato lattes,

one chamomile tea, two peppermint teas--

Do you use paste or powder
for the sweet potato latte?

Powder.

Then start with the teas.
I'll make the espresso.

Take four of each type of cookie
and heat them in the oven.

We Kims like to give to others.

We're very generous people.

The order is for 31,300 won,

and four cookies cost 11,200 won.

Your freebie is very generous.

What's the production cost
of these cookies?

Well…

The price of eggs is always different,

so I've never really thought about it.

Are you saying that you run a coffee shop
not knowing the production costs?

Is that important?

Hey, Hwan-kyung wants to talk to us.

-About what?
-I don't know.

What makes him think
he can boss us around?

What's up? What is it?

Have a seat. This is a very…

important announcement.

Why are you ordering us around…

I, Kim Hwan-kyung, had an experience today

that shook my world and turned
my 30-year-old life upside-down.

Did you fall into a ditch?

Focus, please.

It's been eight years
since I opened this guesthouse.

I've devoted my life
to managing this place,

but I've always been dirt poor,
and I finally know why!

I realized that you guys
are bleeding me dry.

What is this loser talking about?
Do you want me to literally bleed you dry?

When have you
devoted yourself to managing?

You're always hanging out with me.

Shut your mouths, freeloaders.

Take a look.

This is the balance sheet as well
as the profit and loss statement of USB.

And also…

I don't know. Some kind of statement.

Those clearly state

why you two must pay me rent.

-Rent?
-Are you crazy?

Who asks family to pay rent?

This is a lodging establishment.

Do you know
the potential revenue of the room

you've been crashing in
for the past six years?

I've been covering

both the fixed and variable costs
monthly on my own.

That's why I pay for groceries.

And I take you out to eat sometimes.

What I eat is nothing

compared to the 80%
that you two gobble up!

Come on.

Anyway, wire me the rent
on the 25th every month before 8:00 p.m.

Also, no more free coffee.

Guests get a 10% discount on drinks
and baked goods are full price.

Jeez.

What if I don't agree to this?

What if I refuse to pay?

Then there's the door, ma'am.

That little…

What's gotten into him?

He was fine earlier.

I know.

Maybe he watched
a financial consulting show on TV.

That's not it.

Ward B!

Hey, you! Get out here right now!

Is something the matter?

Hey, you. We need to talk.

Come over here. I won't hurt you.

You!

What did you do to our Hwan-kyung?

What slick words did you use on him

to suddenly make him smart?

We briefly discussed

business management earlier.

Is there a problem?

A problem?

Yes, there is. He handed us
a well-made statement of profit and loss

and asked his own sister to pay rent.

Can't you see the crime
you've committed?

This boy has been
an innocent lamb his whole life,

but you've turned him against us--

That was never my intention. As you know,

the guesthouse is a financial disaster,

so I wanted to help a little--

You didn't just help a little.

You told him about the revenue
he could generate if he opened up

the second floor in Ward A for guests.

You went into detail about
how he could squeeze money out of us.

I was merely speaking hypothetically--

Why would you hypothetically say that?

Do you have zero self-awareness?

You're capable of persuading
anyone within five minutes.

How? With that perfect face.

Also, you're super smart and articulate.

You used those advantages
and your expertise in management

to corrupt an innocent kid…

Think about it for a second.

You flaunt that jawline of yours and
explain everything in that sweet voice.

Who wouldn't fall for that?

Did you really not consider
how cool and trustworthy

you'd look? Not even a little bit?

What are you doing?

Whatever!

I'll be broke because of the rent
and busy working two jobs for a while,

so I won't be able to go on dates.

Just know that it's your fault.

What? That's right.

I'm not dating you,

but I am blaming you!

Unbelievable.

I'm seriously mad this time.

If I start giving in,

grab me by the hair and stop me, okay?

I'm pissed too.

Chase me down if you see me
hanging out with Hwan-kyung.

Promise me.

-Okay.
-Okay.

Darn it.

Jeez.

What?

-What are you doing?
-I saw the look in your eyes earlier.

You were furious at me
for bearing down on you,

but deep inside…

your desire was burning
for this sexy, intelligent man.

So I decided to give myself
to you just for tonight.

Go on, take me.

The CEO of USB Guesthouse!

You!

Were you kicked out?

You're one to talk.

It looks like you're rushing out
to buy an apology gift.

Listen to me.

If I wrote down everything
my sisters have put me through,

it would be a saga.

My other big sister used to do judo.

Have you been hit by a truck?

That's what her kicks felt like.

They don't just hurt.
She sends you flying.

Before you know it, you're in the air.

But do you know who's scarier than her?

My big sister, Kim Mi-kyung.

I was rude to her as a teenager,

and she beat me with a washcloth.
You'd think that wouldn't be possible.

But for Kim Mi-kyung, it was.

She's so short-tempered too.

One second she's fine,
but then she flips out

and curses you out until your ears ring.
She's like a minefield.

Make one wrong move,
and she'll explode and k*ll you.

I know that Ms. Kim can get mad easily.

What…

What's wrong?

Why are you badmouthing my sister?

I was just agreeing…

with what you said.

I'm family and you're not.

I can badmouth my sister, but you can't!

Right. I apologize.

Anyway, are you really into my sister?

Without any other intentions?

I am.

I'm recklessly into her.

Then be good to her.

I know she's got a bad temper,
but she's actually just a dummy.

sh**t.

She would beat me up
if she found out I said that.

Our mom passed away
when I was nine and Mi-kyung was fifteen.

We cried throughout the funeral

and as we laid her to rest.

And when we got home,

we saw Mom's shoes at the door.

The whole family burst into tears.

Me, my dad,
and my other sister were all crying.

But Mi-kyung…

went into the kitchen and did the dishes.

Back then,

I thought she was
a tough and strong person.

But looking back now,

she wasn't tough or strong.

She was just a dummy.

She didn't know how to express her pain.

So she just kept busy.

She was only 15.

Don't get me wrong.

I'm not saying that you should pity her.

Just try your best

to figure out what's on her mind
while you're dating.

Don't get beat up
with a washcloth like me.

Okay, I'll keep that in mind.

Let's go. The store is about to close.

-Hwan-kyung.
-Yes?

What do you do
when your sister is mad at you?

Mr. Park!

What's going on, Mr. Lee?

I thought you were in Pyeongwon.

Here's the thing.

I have such big news

that I couldn't just
tell you over the phone.

-Is that so? What is it?
-Yes.

What do you want to hear first?
The good news or the bad news?

The bad… no.

Tell me the good news first.

The good news?

The good news is about your ex-wife.

I've been staking out the guesthouse,

but I didn't even catch a glimpse of her.

I think she's left the guesthouse
and gone on vacation far away.

Are you sure she hasn't
just been sleeping inside?

She would easily sleep
for 24 hours straight.

Then I take back the good news.

I'll tell you the bad news next.

What is it?

Mr. So is seeing
Assistant Manager Kim Mi-kyung.

What?

Come on.

Who told you that So Baek-h*
is seeing Kim Mi-kyung?

Everyone at the potato lab
is talking about it--

That's just a rumor. I know those two.

Kim Mi-kyung can't stand people
who are rigid and strict, like So Baek-h*.

And So Baek-h*
doesn't associate with people

who are as fiery as Kim Mi-kyung.

There's no way those two
are seeing each other.

Come on.

They seemed to be
pretty open about it themselves.

What?

Look at this.

What am I looking at?

Mr. So

is notorious for not joining anyone
for lunch at Wonhan.

But earlier today,

he put his plate down
right in front of Ms. Kim.

People were teasing them,

saying, "Look at that! No way!"

But he just sat there and ate his lunch.

"There seems to be
no point in hiding it anyway."

That's what he said.

Wait, are you serious right now?

I'm totally serious.

No way.

These two…

No way.

PARK KI-SE

I'm driving. Make it quick.

Ms. Yoon, about the incident
from six years ago…

I don't even remember
what I had for lunch yesterday.

What incident from six years ago?
Be specific.

Do you remember Kim Mi-kyung
from the Product Planning Department?

How ridiculous.

SOFTIE SWEETIE
OPEN THE DOOR

Jeez.

Does he think he can just boss me around?

Darn it.

Peek-a-boo!

You've got to be kidding.

What am I? A little girl?

Ta-da!

I appreciate your effort,

but no thanks.

Just give up.

Come on.

What?

Why couldn't he have done it all at once?

Why make me go
up and down the stairs again?

Jeez.

Are you kidding me…

Oh my gosh!

Oh my!

Can you forgive me now?

This was the biggest one I could find.

No! Go away!

This guy didn't do anything wrong.
I'm taking him with me.

sh**t.

You leave me no choice.

Kim Mi-kyung. Come on.

What is your problem?

You don't know…

what So Baek-h*…

has done to you.

Why? Is it that bad?

No.

I can fix it.

So I wasn't trying to see
you shirtless or anything.

It's all right. At any rate,
you'll see it soon enough, anyway.

I think I've been bitten by
something lethal.

Are you insane? What are you doing?

Why? What's going on?

Let me ask you directly.

Have you been acting strange
toward me lately…

How-- how serious, exactly?

I can't let you sleep here alone.

What do you mean?

I'm not being soft or sweet.
I'm making a move.

Do you not want me to?