Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (갯마을 차차차)

Chief Hong.

Yes?

About…

that night…

Are you sure nothing happened?

Yes. Nothing happened.

Really?

Yes.

I have somewhere to be, so I'll get going.

Hye-jin, you're losing it.

Why don't you have the lights on?

What? Hey.

Is anything the matter?

What's wrong?

What is it?

A kiss?

Is that why you looked like your whole world had burned down?

I thought the clinic was done for.

Hey, don't jinx us. Take it back and knock on wood.

There.

I understand the power of liquid courage,

but you're not one to instigate a kiss.

I must not have been myself.

Have I been out of the dating game for too long?

No, I should cut back on drinking.

What did he say?

Don't ask.

He obviously remembers but is playing dumb.

I get it now. That's why you're feeling so down.

Hardly!

As if. I can see right through you.

I'm only asking out of pure curiosity,

-but what do you think of Chief Hong? -What?

I mean, it's been a while since I saw you bothered by a guy like this.

If you have feelings for him…

-This is bad. -What?

The fact that I'm getting this nonsense from you

proves the fault in my actions.

I've been letting myself get too comfortable here.

There's no need to go that far.

This won't ever happen again.

From now on, I won't ever get involved with Chief Hong.

-Is that so? -Never.

KISS

A FIRST KISS TASTES LIKE MUD, SUNLIGHT, AND ROSES.

An iced latte with lots of ice and syrup.

COFFEE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DAY AND BEER IN THE MOONLIGHT

Hey, good morning.

-Where's Mr. Oh? -He's on his way.

A latte for Ms. Pyo and an iced Americano for you, right?

The new beans that came in are to die for--

I want something else.

Sure. Take your time then.

You were worried you'd have a cold. Are you feeling okay?

What's it to you? I can take care of myself.

I'm just worried, that's all.

Why would you worry about me?

Am I not allowed to worry anymore?

I get that being nosy is incurable,

but I'd appreciate less of your concern.

It's uncomfortable and annoying.

Ms. Dentist, that really hurts my feelings--

I don't care if it's only a pop quiz!

What's with this grade?

This is all because you only think about that no-good boy band.

Yell at me all you want, but don't badmouth my sacred DOS.

What's with you?

What? If you care about me half as much as you do for them,

you'd never get a grade like this!

How about a quarter of a quarter?

-Twenty points? Ju-ri. -Give it here. It's mine!

You saw that, right?

-She's driving me crazy. -That hurts!

-You. Sit right here. -Why?

Can you two please talk to her?

Tell her how crucial school grades are--

As if they're important.

What she wants to do with her life counts.

You prick.

Nothing matters more to a student.

It's good to have dreams,

but in most cases,

you need a college degree to achieve it. That's how it works in Korea.

Dr. Yoon, I can't believe we're on the same page!

Ju-ri, you heard her.

I need to go to work, so may I order?

Gosh, silly me. What can I get you?

An iced Americano and an iced latte, please.

-Du-sik, did you get that? -Could you make it yourself?

Me?

Should I?

Sure. Why not?

Then…

-His coffee sucks. -I wonder if she'll like it.

-I'll get going then. -Sure thing. Thanks for today!

Ju-ri, listen to her.

-Look at that. Don't wander off. -Dad…

So she remembers.

My coffee is much better now,

you'll be pleasantly surprised.

Dad, I want braces.

Don't start.

Then I'll study harder.

-I promise. -Don't study.

My score will go from 20 to 200.

I told you, that's not going to happen.

Hye-jin, check this out.

Will you really address me like that?

-I saw it. -Doesn't my snaggletooth need correcting?

-Right? -I already said no!

Why not?

The snaggletooth makes you look cute.

It adds to your charm.

Without it, you'd be a plain Jane.

As if. You only say that because it costs a lot.

Hye-jin, take a look.

Please give me your professional opinion.

Okay.

Snaggleteeth are corrected

when they trap bits of food or when they are at risk for cavities.

But yours are adequately aligned

and has been kept clean.

If it's just to beautify yourself, I don't recommend it.

Gosh.

And I thought you were cool.

You're of no help. Out of my way!

Dr. Yoon, that was unexpected.

I'm so grateful.

I absolutely love everything you said today.

You know what? You coffee will be on the house today.

Let me get some ice. My gosh.

YOON DENTAL CLINIC CHUNG-HO SCUBA DIVING

According to the X-ray, it's all good.

Just like I said last time,

it seems the pain is coming from the muscle above your molars.

Is that all right?

Of course. I'll prescribe you a muscle relaxant

as well as something for the pain and inflammation.

Stay medicated for a week

and try to refrain from eating anything chewy.

I will.

I'm glad I rented the office space out to you.

This is all because Chief Hong gave you my slippers to wear.

I'm guessing it was meant to be.

I see.

Please come back if the pain doesn't subside after a week.

-It should get better by then. Thank you. -Sure.

I'll get going now.

-Have a good day. -Take care.

My gosh. A flower is going to bloom.

What is this plant called?

I'm not sure what it is.

It's a fortune plant.

-Is this a fortune plant? -Yes.

Water it though, will you? The leaves are dry.

Why do you have a plant you don't know the name of?

That's none of your business.

Why are you here?

You take walk-ins too, don't you?

-I'm tilting your chair down. -You sound like a real doctor.

Sir, you're at a dental clinic. Let's keep it professional.

Even more so.

I see that you're here for a checkup.

Yes. I heard I should have my teeth checked regularly.

I'll take a look then.

Wait. I hate it when my face is covered, so go ahead without it.

The lights are bright, so at least close your eyes.

Is it good now?

Please open up.

Now, bite down.

And open.

Please bite down again.

Your teeth are in good shape.

Has anything been troubling you?

-Yes. -Do tell.

Our relationship.

Is it because of that kiss?

See? You're coughing now.

This is exactly why I played dumb.

-What? -Just look at you.

Because of a drunken mistake, things are now awkward between us.

People think that it's a big deal only in Korea.

It's not in other countries.

On the other side of the globe,

Jean and Chloe are probably rubbing their cheeks and saying "bonjour".

Besides, for two people of the opposite sex to become good friends,

we must be able to move past a biological crisis.

Which means we've been given a chance to actually become true friends.

Don't you need me?

Your teeth and gums are in good condition.

You'll be glad to know that your mouth is free from a biological crisis.

Ms. Pyo, please be thorough when scaling.

-Sure. -Wait.

Just like that? I thought it was all good.

You should still receive scaling at least once a year.

Then can you please make sure it doesn't hurt?

-Please lie down. -Sure.

-Lie down, please. -Why didn't you lift this?

Why can I taste the disinfectant in the wind?

I hope that resolves any tension between us.