Hey, why didn't you wake me up if you were awake already?
Oh, 'cause you looked like you were sleeping quite soundly.
So, um… what did you want to tell me?
It's getting late. I'll explain it another time.
-Shall we leave then? -Yeah, let's go.
A TIME CALLED YOU
In-gyu, so it's my understanding that you know your classmate Kwon Min-ju.
-Am I correct? -Yes.
And so you're aware that someone had attacked her
and left her unconscious, right?
Yes.
Do you remember where you were on the evening of June 10th?
It was the same night your classmate Min-ju was attacked.
It's okay. Just tell the policeman everything you know, all right?
My friend Si-heon and I went to see Min-ju at the music store her uncle owns.
And was Min-ju present?
She was.
We threw her a get together. It was her birthday that day.
What about afterwards? What did you do next?
I, uh, went back home alone.
And Min-ju?
Min-ju got a ride from Si-heon back to her house.
Jung In-gyu, is there something else you might want to speak to me about?
There was a CCTV in the area.
A camera captured you going in the direction of Min-ju's house.
What were you after? Why were you following her there?
Hey, In-gyu!
What the heck?
Say hi to me at school, and I'll say hi back to you too.
You’ll do that, right?
I will never like you in that way, Min-ju.
Is it 'cause In-gyu is your best friend?
Is it because he likes me? Is that it?
There was something I really wanted to tell her.
What was it about?
It was…
It was, uh…
I'm afraid I can't tell you my private matters.
Oh, In-gyu, listen, please.
You have to tell the policeman what it was.
Please just say it! I promise you it'll be all right.
Hey, Grandma.
Nothing happened. I'm telling you, I swear.
Then, can you explain this evidence before you?
It's a hearing aid that was found at the crime scene.
We had the serial number on the back side traced and guess what.
It said the owner was you.
Your hearing aid at the crime scene, the video of you following Min-ju
means that now you've become a prime suspect.
We have no choice but to conduct a full investigation.
Officer, please listen to me. He's not that kind of child at all.
He would never do this.
Oh, I know he's innocent, all right?
This is simply a big misunderstanding. He's innocent.
If there are no eyewitnesses or new evidence
to give In-gyu a strong alibi,
he will remain our prime suspect for the time being.
Oh. Oh, In-gyu.
EVIDENCE HEARING AID
How dare he look at me with that face.
He seriously needs to stop looking at me with Yeon-jun's face or I'm…
Hmm.
This is no time to lie around.
I have to find my way out of the past and back home to my life in 2023.
The other day, when I first came to the café,
you had said that Min-ju died a long time ago, didn't you?
Yes.
So, um,
if I may, can you tell me the exact day that she died?
And I'd also like to know
the circumstances around her death.
If I can remember what happened…
It was in 1998, the month of October.
She was found murdered.
On the 13th, she was murdered.
Perhaps
all of these past experiences as Min-ju might have a deeper purpose for you.
Maybe it has something to do with the events surrounding her death.
If all of this is connected,
then maybe Min-ju might have a second chance in life, don't you think?
Uh… uh…
I'm not sure I know what you mean, sir.
What if both of you are linked to one another
by a cosmic power or entity?
And if you can pull that string and alter the past,
then maybe Min-ju can live and have a real future.
JULY 1998
So if today is July 10th, 1998.
Wait, when was the murder of Kwon Min-ju again?
It was on October 13th, 1998.
OCTOBER 1998
So I have three months left until the murder of Kwon Min-ju happens.
Oh, but wait.
If I stay here like this, I could be the one who gets murdered instead.
Ah!
-Can't you knock before entering? -I need your computer.
Min-ju! Where are you?
Hey, I'm in Do-hun's room right now. Come in here.
Hey, you didn't go to school or the store today. What's going on?
Oh, this is more important. I swear to you.
Still, school should be your top priority.
-What's more important? -It's just something. You'll see.
Jeez, why is this computer so slow?
Hey, is this broken or what?
Be patient, okay? Getting angry won't make it go any faster.
You've never skipped school before. What's going on with you?
Is this some sort of rebellious phase? Please tell me you're not dropping out.
Uncle, don't be ridiculous, huh?
Anything's possible with her these days. After all, she did get hit on the head.
Are you gonna get violent again?
Go and buy yourself some ice cream.
-With just a thousand won? -Hmm!
Seriously, what's up with you?
I'm so over this.
I suppose you're going to find out soon anyways,
so I'll tell you everything now.
I know the way I've been acting has been strange lately.
But there's a reason for all this.
The truth is
that I'm not your niece at all.
So what you're saying is that you're not Kwon Min-ju?
Instead, you are
a different person named Han Jun-hee, who has traveled from the future?
Yes.
And in the year 2023, you're saying you got a diary from me?
And you promised to go back into the past in order to prevent the murder
of my niece Min-ju to change her future? Did I get it right?
Yes, that's it. But now you know exactly why I've been ditching my classes.
I knew you would understand.
Uh, I need your help,
because now that you understand what's going on,
you can help with the problem I'm having.
I need to get back to my life in the future,
but I can't seem to get back on my own for some weird reason.
I need to find my way back somehow so that I can live my own life again.
I think I know what I have to do right now.
Oh, really? You do? What is it?
Let's go.
Wait, where are we going?
We're going to the hospital. What do you think?
You need to get examined.
The only reason you're talking such nonsense
is because you hurt your head.
-Come on. Let's go to the ER. -Ah!
I'm not crazy just because I got hit on the head, okay?
So you really don't believe me?
You were the one who told me about this in the first place.
Oh.
That was in…
Right, it hasn't happened yet.
Please, just listen, okay?
I would believe you, so why can't you just take all of this seriously?
Help me help you. So, what can I do to make you understand all of this?
He just can't accept the fact I'm Han Jun-hee
and that I need to get back to the year 2023 right now.
I'm just in Kwon Min-ju's body for a short period of time, got it?
Why is that so impossible to accept, huh?
It sounds absurd.
Who would ever believe this?
NOKSAN TRANSPORTATION
From this moment forward, stay away from Min-ju as much as you can,
because if she keeps seeing you in person, it'll be hard for her to get over you.
Do me this favor… as a friend.
Uh, right. Friendship always comes first, yeah.
Uh, seriously, grab a hold of yourself, Si-heon.
Hey, there he is. Look. Look, look, look. Look.
He seriously came to class.
Here we go.
Well, well…
I figured you'd skip school today, In-gyu, huh?
Seriously, though, how can you read at a time like, this, huh?
I knew what was happening when I saw you and Si-heon being nice with Min-ju.
You were trying to get with her,
but you couldn't handle the rejection, could you?
Hey, In-gyu.
Better tell us, you pervert.
Kwon Min-ju turned you down, didn't she?
Ah, shit.
Hey.
Have you seriously lost your mind?
I told you to stay away from In-gyu, didn't I?
Get off! Jeez…
So, you already heard then.
So, was he trying to kill Min-ju or did he only attack her, huh?
What are you on about?
The police took In-gyu in, all the way down to the station.
Didn't you hear?
You were at the police station?
What? Seriously, you had no idea what's been going on?
In-gyu was taken in for questioning for the attack on your friend Min-ju.
Looks like he's a suspect now.
The police found evidence at the crime scene.
Turns out this little freak here might be charged for attempted murder.
I thought he'd have told you already.
I thought you were his best friend.
Or maybe we got it wrong.
Are you the one who attacked her, Si-heon? Huh?
What if you're just letting your best friend take the fall for everything.
-What? -He is your sidekick after all.
He's always at your beck and call, right?
So covering up a murder, it's a walk in the park.
You piece of shit!
Who's whose sidekick again? Hmm? Keep talking. See what happens.
You two stop fighting, now!
Nam Si-heon, let him go now!
Everyone, sit!
Jung In-gyu.
You're coming with me.
Why?
Why can't I come to school anymore?
I know it's hard.
I understand how you must feel right now.
It's a necessary precaution for us. You should stay home for a while.
-But I haven't done anything wrong. -I know you didn't.
It's not something you'd do.
You’ve always been a model student, so we all think you're innocent.
So then why should I go?
The reporters have gotten wind of what's happening here.
The school's main office has been receiving phone calls all morning,
asking if it's true that the suspect in the attempted murder
is a student at this school.
If the reporters smell blood,
they'll surround the school all day long just to get a story.
And they might wait outside the gates in order to find you
and harass you for an interview.
So I think it's better for you to stay home for a few days
until it all calms down.
If I stay home for the time being,
everyone will think I'm guilty because I'm in hiding.
I'd much rather be here instead.
Hmm.
We're trying to keep Kwon Min-ju and you both out of harm's way.
The victim and the suspect both taking classes together?
Imagine how that would make us all look.
We don't want you or Min-ju to feel unsafe.
Uh, hello. Uh…
I'm a friend of your daughter's.
I met you once, uh, when Min-ju was at the hospital.
Oh, you're Min-ju's friend.
Yes. I was wondering if Min-ju might be home right now.
-Min-ju is, well-- -Mom, who is it?
-Oh, it's your friend. -Hmm?
Hey, Min-ju.
Why aren't you at school? Is there something wrong?
-What is it, Si-heon? -I need you to come with me.
Huh?
Oh!
Where are you going? Hey, Min-ju, come back!
Oh my goodness! They're holding each other's hands!
Guys like that are always…
Tell me about it.
Look, there's In-gyu!
Si-heon told me everything.
It wasn't me. I didn't do it.
I must've lost it at some point that day.
This right here is from the scene. We were wondering if you recog--
Tell me.
You don't really think I did this, right?
Then, Min-ju, from now on, you’re my friend as well.
I just want you to know that I think you truly are a
very profound person, and I am happy to have met you.
You don't believe me, Min-ju, do you?
Hey, In-gyu, come with me.
So what is it that you wanted to say?
So, uh, it wasn't In-gyu who hit me on the head that night, um…
You have the wrong guy.
Are you sure? Wait. Have your memories come back?
Not yet, unfortunately.
Then, how are you so sure it wasn't In-gyu who did this?
The hearing aid you found at the crime scene,
it wasn't In-gyu who had left it there.
-I was the one who left it. -You did?
Then, how did you come into possession of his hearing aid?
See, that night was my birthday
and Si-heon and In-gyu stopped at the store I work at.
They wanted to throw me a surprise party.
Afterwards, I was in the middle of cleaning,
and I stumbled on In-gyu's hearing aid.
So I grabbed it, thinking I could return it to him later at school.
Hmm, so you're telling me that, at the time of your attack,
you were in possession of the hearing aid, not In-gyu.
So it couldn't have been In-gyu at the crime scene.
Yes. Um, I definitely remember finding it
and deciding to put it in my bag before I left.
What I still don't understand is
if Si-heon was the one who walked Min-ju back home that night,
then, In-gyu, why did you follow them back?
Ah. In-gyu knew he'd misplaced his hearing aid,
so he came to ask if either of us knew where he could have misplaced it.
That's why he followed us.
Make sense?
Huh?
Oh, yeah.
So does, um, that all make sense to you, sir?
If it's as you say, then it explains why In-gyu followed
both of you back home. Okay.
Though the hearing aid was found at the crime scene,
it had nothing to do with the attack that night.
This would clear him of all wrong doing.
So In-gyu is no longer a suspect in this investigation?
The hearing aid, the CCTV, and my case,
they all have nothing to do with each other.
And beyond that, there's not even circumstantial evidence,
which means that In-gyu is no longer a suspect in all of this.
-Where did you learn to talk like that? -Is he? Huh?
Since both of your friends, In-gyu and Si-heon,
were with you up until the incident in question,
they might be witnesses now.
But right, we will no longer consider In-gyu as the prime suspect, okay?
Wow, glad it all eventually worked out.
Hey, In-gyu, how are you feeling?
How's freedom taste, now that you're finally in the clear?
It's too late to go back to school.
Hey, are you both feeling a little hungry?
I'm grateful, Min-ju.
Without your help, I… I wouldn't have been able to return to school
You should be thanking Si-heon, not me, actually.
He convinced me to do this in the first place, so you know.
If it wasn't for Si-heon, I'd probably still be in the dark about this.
Forget it. It was nothing.
I did what I had to do to help you, okay?
He'd help me too if I needed it.
Oh.
Actually, I wouldn't.
If you were being framed, I would for sure keep my distance.
I'm not one for controversy.
Oh, is that so?
You were already over it, then? You were completely falling apart.
No, I wasn't.
This is you looking at Min-ju earlier.
"You don't believe me Min-ju, do you?" Like that.
I'm serious.
Hey, I never cried.
Food's here.
Oh my goodness. Wow, that looks really good.
-Mmm. -Thank you very much.
All right, everyone.
Enjoy.
Mmm.
You're putting way too much chili powder, no?
You have to add this much to feel the kick.
It's balances it perfectly.
I promise there's a method to all this.
Two tablespoons of chili powder, one tablespoon of vinegar.
That's the secret, jjajangmyeon of your wildest fantasies.
You'll see eventually. Mmm.
Don't you think that will ruin the sauce, Yeon-jun?
I promise there's a method to all this.
Two tablespoons of chili, one tablespoon of vinegar.
That's the secret to the yummiest jjajangmyeon of your wildest fantasies.
-Ah. -Wanna try some of it?
Ah, no.
-Um, is it good? -Mmm.
Why aren't you eating?
Huh? Right.
Hey, do you wanna hear a really funny joke?
What's that?
How do royal kings and queens say goodbye in Norway?
How do kings say goodbye?
Viking!
Ah.
Mmm.
Here's another one.
An almond dies. What does he become next?
Do almonds even die?
I don't know. What is it? Hmm?
Di… amond.
So lame jokes are your thing then. Since when, huh?
It's funny, surprisingly.
Why? I thought they were good. They were ingenious.
Didn't I just say that?
Um, anyways, eat before it gets cold.
Okay, listen up.
When an almond dies, what does it become, huh?
Uh, I have no idea. What?
Diamond.
Huh?
It was funny, wasn't it?
-Yeah, It was amazing. -You didn't think it was funny?
Of course not. It wasn't funny.
Ugh, you're so heartless. Don't be so bland and boring.
That was actually the perfect joke, you know.
Yeon-jun, why do you have a really bad collection of dad jokes, huh?
Another joke. This will be better.
Hey, everybody, listen!
My boyfriend here is really addicted to cringey dad jokes!
-Viking! -Viking? That's so lame!
These days, Min-ju always shuts herself away in her room,
listening to music on her earphones.
And she's been skipping school way too often.
Oh, Chi-won, the other day, I answered the door,
and a boy took Min-ju away somewhere.
What if he's a rotten child.
Do you think she's been influenced by some bad classmates of hers?
I think you're overreacting.
I'm glad she has close friends for once. Don't make such a fuss about it.
Oh, I can't afford to be aloof.
Please can you just speak with her?
I would ask her dad, but we're on the verge of a divorce.
I've got no one.
I said I got no one, hmm?
I said, "Hey!" Did you hear me?
You're my brother! Can you listen for once?
All right. Jeez, I'm sorry.
I'll speak with her when I see her. Don't worry.
-Satisfied? -I am.
Here's another one.
When an almond dies, what does he become next?
Uh, I don't know. What is it?
Di… amond.
What?
No way. There's no… no way.
That was such a cheesy joke. It's not even funny.
Then, why is it I'm laughing?
Viking.
Ah, shit! I guess it's a little funny.
It's a joke that grows on you, right?
Jeez! Why can't I get her out of my head?
I'm done for.
So what is it that you wanted to talk about?
You think everything I've been saying is crazy, so…
I never said you were crazy at all, Min-ju.
Wait, Uncle, does that mean you believe me then?
Well, um, let me ask you a question first.
It's because I wanna help you.
If you really are Han Jun-hee from the year 2023, then tell me,
where is my niece,
who’s supposed to be inside that body of yours right this instant, huh?
Min-ju is…
Tell him I'm here.
Hey, please!
Tell him that I'm here!
What?
Oh, I thought I heard a voice talking just now.
Okay, so Min-ju is…
I don't know.
I'm in the dark about that too, to be honest.
So you don't really know where she is then.
Don't torment yourself by overthinking it.
Just please know this,
that we both want the same thing, actually.
You want your sweet, kind niece, Min-ju, to come back to you all,
and I want Min-ju's body to be returned to her
so she can live her life.
I wanna be myself again,
Han Jun-hee from the future.
So I think we should help each other out as much as we can, okay?
So if I decide to help you return back to the future,
and my niece returns back to the body that you're in,
then what will you do for us, huh?
Oh, I was a top student in high school way back then.
So I can help by studying hard and raise Min-ju's grades.
By then, when Min-ju comes back, she'll have a shot
of getting into a good university
So you're saying you'll help Min-ju get good grades?
-Uh-huh. -And you won't skip school anymore?
Right. So, uh, does that mean we have a deal?
Can we work together on this?
All right, all right.
I don't know, um, if you are Han Jun-hee right now or Kwon Min-ju.
All I know is you promised to work hard at school and be responsible again.
I'll help you, and I'll try to believe everything you tell me.
JULY MOCK EXAMS
I can get by in other classes.
But I really suck at math though.
Wait a minute.
What if I end up sabotaging her future? I need better grades or else…
She has to graduate.
No, just listen to me. She will.
-Min-ju? -But there's no way Min-ju will do it.
-Just ask her. -I'll go alone.
Here, I'll come with you. Just go!
Hey, Min-ju.
So we're playing basketball in P.E.
Losers buy the winners hamburgers. But our class is one player short for now.
So do you think you wanna play with us?
You don't have to be a good player at all.
We just need someone who is willing to work hard.
It won't take too long. Can you help us out?
Okay.
I told you Min-ju wouldn't want to join us, didn't I?
Wait a minute.
You want to play with us, Min-ju?
Mm-hmm. I do. Why?
Until now, you never joined our clubs or after school sports,
spring festivals, none of it. But now, Min-ju, you actually wanna join?
Mmm.
I think it's best if I try to become more proactive.
And I love basketball.
Seriously, thanks for coming to me.
You got this!
In-gyu!
He's so freaking good!
Da-hyeon, go make your move.
Oh, that's refreshing.
Hey, now's your chance, huh?
-Come on. -What are waiting for? Go.
Go, go, go.
Nam Si-heon.
Here have some.
Thank you very much.
I was wondering…
So, later this week, do you have any plans?
-Got to see this! -Quickly.
Hurry up!
Hey, Ji-hun.
What is it? Why is everyone running?
Girls' basketball. They're on right now. And Min-ju's kicking ass.
You can be serious.
Yes, it's really Min-ju.
She's been dominating the other class with three-pointers.
She's the best player on the court.
Hey, thanks again for the water.
Hey, Nam Si-heon!
Right here!
That's right!
Come on! Hey focus!
I know I've said this already, but she seems totally different. Don't you think?
Is that really our Kwon Min-ju out there?
I don't know what's been happening to Min-ju lately.
Oh, she got a steal. She's stealing the ball!
But how did she suddenly get so good?
She normally pretends to be sick to avoid going to gym class?
Yeah, but look at her now. She's become really good at this.
Hey, has Min-ju always been this pretty?
No kidding. I never noticed before because she always keeps her head down,
but she's actually hot.
Hey, Min-ju!
You got this!
Go for it!
Go, Min-ju! You got this, yeah!
Kwon Min-ju! Kwon Min-ju!
Keep going you got this! The ball's yours!
Has Min-ju always been that good at sports?
She seems to have gotten prettier lately as well.
Her face has always been pretty, I guess.
She just never made much effort before.
-Kwon Min-ju! Kwon Min-ju! -Oh, so sorry.
That's it! Kwon Min-ju! Yeah, keep moving! You got this!
Stop yelling.
Why don't you join me instead? We're getting hamburgers if we win.
Hey, Min-ju, get her. Get her!
You got this!
Kwon Min-ju!
-Min-ju! -Oh!
That was amazing Min-ju! Great shot!
Hey, did you see that? Did you see that shot?
I hope you're going to stay on the team.
You must be hungry. What do you want to eat?
In that case, I think I'd like some, uh, pizza pie!
-Pizza? -Yep.
-We'll get it for you. -All right.
-Wait here. -Thanks.
-Oh, the line. Come on! Hurry up! -Oh, why is this line so long?
What is it?
Why are you looking at me with that expression?
You're not the real Kwon Min-ju, are you, now?
Huh?
No one can play basketball that good all of a sudden.
You need to explain yourself.
Ah, so that's what this is all about.
Is there something else going on with you?
When I used to talk to you, you hardly spoke back to me at all, huh?
It seems like you've taken on another identity now.
Oh, seriously, Si-heon. Don't make this into such a big deal, hmm?
No, I'm with him on this.
You've changed ever since you had that accident.
Uh… Since you guys seem to have caught on,
I'll tell you why I've been acting like this.
So as you've noticed, my personality has completely changed.
It's all because my plan is to bait the culprit into a trap.
If I draw more attention to myself, he'll show his face.
You must've gone completely insane.
This whole time we've been trying to avoid the culprit,
and now, you want him to notice you?
When you think about it,
my attacker is on the lookout for someone that's probably timid and scared.
So that means he thinks I won't say anything
even if I get my memory back.
But what will happen when that person finds out
I now have a new personality, right?
Who knows what I might do? He'll be scared to do anything.
And that's when we'll start a rumor to make him worried.
Hey, everyone. Did you hear Min-ju knows who attacked her that night?
Uh, no, no way.
Sure, that might get the attacker's attention,
but it'll put you more at risk.
I get that you want to find out who did it, but
can't you just let the police handle this?
Also, he's probably not watching you 24/7. It would be highly unlikely.
He might not even be paying attention at all.
Uh…
Still, I think the culprit is hiding somewhere nearby by our school.
How would you know that?
Well, according to Min-ju's memories…
Uh, I mean, I know from my memories
that the person must go to this high school.
-What? -Min-ju, did your memories return?
Not all of them. The details are incomplete.
But I remember what he was wearing still.
The person who attacked me that night,
I'm pretty certain he was wearing our school uniform.
Why have you been keeping that from us, huh? You're telling me…
You're saying the culprit has…
has probably been on our campus watching us every day?
Yes, exactly.
That's why we need to catch him before he makes another move on us.
I wonder if the culprit might be connected to the person
who will kill Kwon Min-ju in 1998.
All right, these are the photos for the week,
including our basketball game, so come up and claim what you want.
Let me see.
-Stop pushing! -Hey, hey, hey!
Write your name on the back of any photos you want copies of, okay?
-I want every photo of Si-heon. -So do I.
Hey, that's a nice picture of Min-ju.
Oh, you're right. We'll ask them to make copies of only Min-ju's photos.
Perfect. Let's write our names on these.
There aren't many good photos to choose.
They're mostly a bunch of photos of Min-ju.
-Get pictures of Si-heon, why don't you? -Why would I?
Well, everyone knows you have a big crush on him, right?
No, I don't!
Oh my goodness. Why are you screaming at me?
Hey, I'm sorry.
Hey, Da-hyeon.
Yeah, I really want to talk to her.
Oh, there she is! Give me a second.
Hey, Min-ju.
Hi. I'm Seo Hyeon-uk in Class Four.
Hi.
You were really good at playing basketball.
I saw everything. Bounce, bounce, shoot!
Oh.
You saw that. Well, thanks.
Here. This is for you.
-I got you a straw too. -Thank you.
Do you like this drink?
Actually, just so you know, I'm lactose intolerant.
-Oh, what's that? -Oh, uh…
Next time, I'll have some juice instead.
-Juice! Orange juice? -Yup. Sure.
Next time, let's get it together.
-All right then. -Yeah? You're serious?
-Yeah. -See you later!
-See you! -I'll bring OJ!
Ah! Hey, what?
Hey, a very nice person gave that me. What are you doing?
What if that drink could've been from the person after you?
You should be more aware, okay?
Weren't you the one who said that the attacker was from our campus?
It's not that guy.
Well, are you sure?
But your memory hasn't come back yet, remember?
That boy was just trying to give me something nice.
-He's not a criminal. I'm certain. -You don't know that.
So, what? You've become a detective now?
-I'm sure it's not Seo Hyeon-uk, okay? -Oh, I see.
I'm glad that you know his name already.
Are you interested?
Well, he is quite cute, but, um,
he doesn't have that extra something.
-What kind of guy is your type then? -You wanna know what my type is?
Uh…
I really like someone mature and confident, um,
who can take care of me without making a fuss about anything,
and someone who's always by my side when I'm having a hard time.
Someone with whom, at first, you don't realize you are in love with,
but you know it's hiding inside of you.
Then, bam, we're quite in love.
So that's my type.
Hmm.
What? What're you staring at?
It's 'cause I know him.
You're talking about that boyfriend from your dreams, aren't you?
Why? Is that funny to you?
You still get butterflies when you see me,
because I remind you of that Yeon-jun guy, right?
You're completely deranged, aren't you?
Total butterflies. I can see it all over you!
Hey, I don't want to talk to you anymore!
Butterflies? Please, you sound ridiculous. Jeez!
Hey, Min-ju! I don't mind at all.
Hey, just get lost!
JUNG'S SNACK BAR
I'm back.
Oh, welcome, Si-heon. Come in. Hurry. I made some food.
-Eat. -Sounds good.
Grandma, is it okay if I eat something before dinner?
No, we have to go home soon. You'll be too full for dinner.
Just one, please?
No, Jun-hee.
You already had one yesterday and the day before.
That child is always asking for more.
My goodness, I don't know what to do with her.
Hmm.
Sh.
-Hey, Min-ju, let's walk together. -Hi!
Oh, hi.
Oh, after school, we're going to the comic book store.
-Wanna tag along? -Sure, sounds great.
Oh, wait. I can't.
I gotta be at home tonight. My parents said so.
Why?
'Cause we're getting our report cards today.
Just in case I need to lay low.
Oh, report cards? I'd forgotten about that.
Our teacher could just hand them out if he wanted.
But instead, he posts our grades up for everyone.
So it's embarrassing that everyone gets to see our grades.
-How annoying. -All of our grades go up on the wall?
Yeah.
-All of them, you said? -Every single one.
Oh, look! They're up already!
They really posted them. Oh no.
Sorry. Excuse me. Excuse me.
Kwon Min-ju, Kwon Min-ju, Kwon Min-ju, Kwon Min-ju…
KWON MIN-JU
Ugh, 131st.
I really screwed up mathematics.
Hey, In-gyu is first in the whole grade again.
Huh?
And look, his best friend, Si-heon, is in fifth.
RESULTS OF JULY 1998 MOCK EXAMS JUNG IN-GYU, NAM SI-HEON
What? Are they both really that good at studying?
They've always gotten good grades, to be honest. Yeah.
I think In-gyu does nothing but study, so I guess it's fair, actually.
Oh, I'm surprised Si-heon made it to the top five this time,
because he never really puts in any effort, so, huh…
He was probably born a genius to start.
I envy him.
Ah, I'm so tired.
Why are we always asked to do this only when we are high up on the roster?
Nam Si-heon.
So, uh…
Yeah?
Hey, Min-ju, what did you need?
Oh? I was…
I was, uh…
Actually, just do what you were doing.
Hey, In-gyu, so, uh,
you must be really smart. I saw your scores on the wall today.
I was pretty lucky. You're really kind.
Hey, no need to be humble.
Since my accident, I've struggled with learning mathematics.
It's a bit overwhelming, you see.
And I figured, since we're really close friends that, uh…
Okay, I'll help you out.
Oh?
But I haven't made my request yet.
You need help studying math, is that right?
I'll help you with whatever subject you want.
You will?
In-gyu, really, you're such an amazing person.
Oh, look at all these leaves. It's such a mess!
Ugh.
Si-heon, why don't you study with the both of us?
-My math skills are great. -Well, not math, but how about English?
You need to work on that.
You said something about learning it before winter break of next year.
I haven't told anyone.
Even In-gyu doesn't know I'm moving to America just yet,
so please don't tell him anything, okay?
What's happening after winter break?
You planning something?
Ah, I told Min-ju earlier that, uh,
I'm spending time at a local cram school to study my English skills, actually.
But your English is good.
Yes, it is.
My grammar is pretty good, but my listening comprehension is bad.
It's important for the CSAT, you know?
Yeah, that's right. That's right. That's what I was trying to say.
Listening skills are important.
So how about we start studying together later this week, uh-huh?
-All right then. -Great.
Then, I, um… I'll be on my way.
Ugh, what? I missed?
Huh? Hey! We were here first.
Let's just get out of here.
But everyone knows it's first come, first served.
Hey, please move.
Hey, squirt, leave while I'm feeling generous.
We're not going anywhere.
Why are you the one with an attitude here if we're in the right?
Seriously? Hey, get lost, huh?
Hey, maybe you should go.
They were waiting in line first.
So it's only fair.
Ah, shoot.
You two better get out of here.
Do you wanna play?
Ah! You won!
Wow, you're good at this, aren't you?
That was fun. Thanks.
Hey, wait. Thank you for the food earlier.
Did you know him already?
Yes, he was at the shop with rice cakes outside.
He gave one to me.
Hey, wait! My name is Han Jun-hee. Huh?
Han Jun-hee! Don't forget that, all right?
Han Jun-hee?
Where do I know that from?
Grammar, foreign language, social studies, science.
What's this? Mathematics?
Why did you do so poorly, Do-hun?
Honey, this won't look good on your college application.
Then, why don't you apply?
This is unacceptable! These grades won't get you into any college.
Even if you were to get in, you still have to study hard
just to guarantee yourself a decent career!
Oh goodness! Oh dear!
My head hurts.
I'm home.
Hey, you! You got your report card today, right?
Uh…
Is this for real?
Min-ju, I can't believe what I'm seeing.
You're raked 131st? Your grades improved so much.
-Huh? -Min-ju, how?!
I always knew you had it in you.
Oh! Oh! Oh! So… so this is good?
Is this good? It sounds like you're really happy with this.
Of course! I'm so very excited!
I had zero expectations given your injuries.
How did you jump ahead 100 spots higher in your class rank?
Huh? A hundred spots higher, you said?
Just how bad was she at studying?
My dearest daughter, I am so incredibly proud of you!
You see what happens when you try your best every day
and do your homework and study very hard?
I also put in time, and I studied very hard as well.
You only read comics books and waste your potential.
You little…
I shouldn't. Hmm. I must be understanding.
You should learn by following Min-ju's example.
You just haven't given it your all yet. I know you can do better, right?
I'll put in more effort, okay?
Oh, you two are great.
I love you both, truly!
I'm gonna make enough money for you two
so you can study hard and get into a great university. Mmm…
I want you to be able to do whatever you want.
The world is yours.
Oh, look at that. I'm running late for work.
Oh…
Oh, right.
Your grades.
I almost forgot. Here is some cash as a reward.
Some cash?
Take it. Do whatever you want with it.
Thank you so much, Mom.
Don't thank me, please. I should be thanking you, Min-ju.
I'm going to work now.