The Practical Guide to Love (미혼남녀의 효율적 만남)

THE PRACTICAL GUIDE TO LOVE

Dad?

Hi, Ui-yeong.

Alright.

It's been a minute.

Ui-yeong.

Tae-seop.

Oh, you're here!

- Come in. - Yes, sir.

- Hello. - Hello.

Hey...

What brings you here? You didn't even call.

Oh, I came to Seoul for my friend's son's wedding.

I haven't been home in so long, but it still feels like home.

That's a nice garden you built here.

We keep running into each other.

It seems like you're meant to be around for a long time.

How do they know each other?

Oh, Mom, that was...

We ran into Dad in Sokcho.

- Sokcho? - Yeah, I was there for a workshop.

I was so relieved to see Ui-yeong with Tae-seop

because I was worried

she couldn't open up to a man after being raised just by her mom.

Don't say that. I don't have any issue with that.

All things, like money, come and go, so they don't matter.

Just be by her side through it all, like you are now.

And Ui-yeong, don't hold yourself back from doing things for your mom's sake.

Don't worry. She has me by her side.

Who's by my side?

I know...

I treated the two of you so poorly back in the day.

That's why I'm saying this.

I want to dedicate the rest of my life to my family now.

I want to be by your side at Ui-yeong's wedding.

We have a lot of time left.

Sometimes

you just can't make up for what you've done.

Whether I have a lot of time left or not

I don't want to spend a single second with you.

Just go.

Mom, Tae-seop is listening, too.

That's why he's acting like this. How can I let it slide?

It'll be good for him to know this sooner.

This man and I have ended things as husband and wife years ago.

And I have no interest in acting like a happy family.

- Mom! - Get out!

- My gosh. - I'll leave if you don't.

Fine, I'll go.

You really haven't changed a bit.

Hey...

Tae-seop, see you another time.

Mom...

I'm so sorry, Tae-seop.

I'll call you later.

Sorry.

Mom!

Why would you act like that with Tae-seop here?

How can you possibly see him again after kicking him out like that?

I don't have to see him, then. What else was I supposed to do?

Let's talk about this later.

You were fine when you were lashing out.

Are you suddenly in pain now that I want to talk?

No, it's not like that...

That wasn't just for you to meet Tae-seop.

It was also for him to get to know you.

Aren't you ashamed of yourself?

I don't even know how to face him after that embarrassment!

Is it so important for you to impress others?

Yeah, it is.

I know you don't care about that since you only care about yourself

but Tae-seop is important to me

so I care about what he thinks of my family.

Why don't you just get a divorce if you can't even stand to be around him?

Why are you two even still together?

What did you say?

Mom, can't you think about me, too?

Only your opinions are always right, and only your feelings matter to you.

Catering to your every whim is

confusing and unbearable to me

sometimes, too.

You can leave, too, then.

- What? - I live here

because I want to be at peace

so if you can't stand it, just leave.

Fine, I'll leave.

THE PRACTICAL GUIDE TO LOVE EPISODE 11

SONG TAE-SEOP

Hey, Tae-seop.

Are you out right now?

Yeah.

Send me your location. I'll be right over.

Here, have some water.

Thanks.

You must've been so startled today.

No, I'm sure you're more startled than I am.

My mom

becomes extra sensitive when it comes to anything about my dad.

He's basically Lord Voldemort in the household.

Why did Dad have to show up out of the blue like that?

They really went too far today.

Especially with you around.

I'm really fine.

Today was just not meant to be.

Let's stop thinking about it and go to bed.

Dear Ms. Park, the florist said

that these flowers are a symbol of nobility and respect.

I promise to be my best self to Ui-yeong, whom you've raised with love.

I hope you'll approve of me.

Hey, Tae-seop.

Did you get some sleep? You seemed bothered all night.

Were you out?

I didn't even hear you leave.

Oh, I went out to see the exhibition hall.

There's a lot to check, as it's starting soon.

Oh, the one where you're showcasing your pieces?

Yeah, you have to come, okay?

Of course.

How's the chair designing going? I can't wait to see it.

You'll see it soon. Come and check it out yourself.

Okay.

What's your plan today? Are you returning home?

No.

I'll stay at the hotel for a few more days.

No need to do that. Why don't you stay here for a while?

Here?

But I don't want to be a nuisance to you.

I'll feel better that way.

Okay, then. I'll just stay for a few more days.

Okay.

You must be hungry. You haven't eaten since lunch yesterday.

Oh, have I not?

I'm starving.

Let's share this.

Okay.

Alright.

I'll text you the password for the door lock.

- Okay. - See you at home after work.

- Drive safely. - Okay.

Bye!

Ui-yeong!

Hello!

So, why is he driving you to work?

Oh, well...

It must've been so embarrassing for you.

What did Mr. Song say?

He said it was fine.

But I doubt my family left a great impression on him.

I had an argument with my mom during the last Chuseok

and only made up on the New Year's.

It took you months to make up?

Yeah, it happens when you don't live together.

But it didn't bother me at all. I'm used to it.

I know I argue with my mom a lot

but it was never this bad, so I don't know what to do.

I left in such a rush that my socks don't even match.

Or my bras and undies.

- You must've been too distracted. - Yeah.

I'm so glad Mr. Song offered to let you stay at his place.

Yeah, I'm really thankful for that.

It must be annoying for him

to live with someone after being alone for so long.

Check the depth of the platform from a top view

and check the bridge length from the side.

Okay, noted.

Side...

Confusing, right?

When we enter our sketch into the program, it does the 3D modeling...

Just use this, Sae-byeok.

We'll have a big dinner after this.

- Please help me. - Okay.

Jin-su, let's start by cutting the pieces.

- Sae-byeok, please be our assistant. - Okay.

- Let's start. - Okay.

See the numbers? Line number one up with this.

- And go that way. - I see.

Is this number two?

Yeah, I've marked it, so you can work with that, too.

- Check the ones in the back as well. - The back.

- Trace all of these. - Okay.

- Okay, okay. - Let me take that.

Should we call it a day?

You're having dinner with us, right? There's a good diner down the street.

I have plans. You two can go.

Good work.

- You too. - Thank you.

SEPTEMBER 15, SUNDAY

You came home early.

I thought you'd come even later.

What's all that?

Our dinner and other things.

Here.

Are all of these for me?

Yeah, I know you couldn't pack much.

You even got hair ties!

I figured you'd need some.

Thanks. This is so cute.

Oh, can you come this way?

You can hang your clothes here.

Oh, I'm fine...