Twenty Five Twenty One (스물다섯 스물하나)

EPISODE 2

What were you doing up so late?

I saw the lights were on.

Oh, I just watched a few things.

I couldn't fall asleep.

Leave the little ones. Harvest only the big leaves.

I will.

But you don't suit this garden.

I was never a housewife before.

Now I find such chores enjoyable.

We used to have a pond there.

And a statue?

How did you know?

What?

Oh, I think Mom told me about it.

-Grandma. -Yes?

In the past, did you also participate in the gold collecting campaign?

I learned about the IMF crisis at school.

Is that in the textbook these days?

Of course, I took part.

Then did you really sell all your gold? Even jewelry?

Like your wedding ring?

I sold everything but that.

Oh, you didn't sell your ring?

I know they look out of style,

but these were in vogue back then.

Not at all. I think they're very trendy.

I'm going to the grocery store.

Get ready if you want to go too.

Yes, Grandma.

MOM

Are you really not coming back? Do you plan to live there?

She didn't even check if Grandma had sold the rings.

I felt bad for her last night for nothing.

I'm checking out Grandma's wedding ring.

Let me be.

What? She still has those rings?

Gosh, Ms. Shin. I'm so sick of her.

She should have told me she hadn't sold them.

I feel awkward, after all this time.

-Let's go. -Yes, let's go!

Can you get me a coke? I can drink whatever since I quit ballet.

YEAR 1998

Yi-jin!

Back Yi-jin!

I'm finally going to a new school today!

And it's Tae Yang High School!

I can continue fencing!

Hey, are you still there?

Did you hear me?

That's okay.

I can forgive anyone for anything today.

Because I'm so very happy right now!

Congratulations.

Who are you yelling at?

Oh, never mind.

Are you off to work already?

I'll go with you. It's your first day at a new school.

To school? Don't bother. I can go by myself.

What have you ever done by yourself? Go to clubs?

Oh dear.

What happened to that statue?

Did you do that?

Why on earth would I touch it? You're insane.

I brought it home to balance out the yin energy.

Now we have a yin-yang imbalance.

You say that and still call yourself a news anchor?

Then where else would I say this? On the news?

Come on.

Jeez.

I can go to school by myself!

NO NEWSPAPERS

-Did you hear me? -Hurry up!

You look much better in person.

I find it unfair that I appear much fatter on the screen.

-Gosh, you have such a great voice. -Oh, please.

We thought Hee-do would come alone since we know how busy you are.

It's my daughter's first day of school. Of course, I should come.

She has a lot to learn,

so please take good care of her.

Oh my! Who do we have here? Ms. Shin Jae-kyung?

Hello, I'm the headmaster of the school.

Glad to meet you. I'm Shin Jae-kyung.

Of course. We all know who you are.

It's an honor to have you visit us. Rather than sitting here,

please join me in my office.

-Sure. -Great.

Excuse me.

I need to use the bathroom.

Please, this way.

Did you know girls in the senior class call you "class seven's pretty boy"?

The rumor finally caught on.

You know that I've had my eyes on you before any of this.

It's as if it's her first day here.

I have a college entrance exam soon,

but I can't focus because of you.

So how about we date? I'll be a sweet girlfriend.

But I like things the way they are now.

Are you saying no because of Ji Seung-wan?

What's going on between you two?

Friends since diapers.

But boys and girls can't be friends.

Oh, is that so?

Then she and I aren't friends. I worship her.

That's not funny, Ji-woong.

Listen, I don't want a girlfriend. All I need are fans.

And I don't date my fans.

Gosh, I love being in a coed school.

Class, we have a new student joining us. Her name is Na Hee-do.

She's in the fencing team, so she'll be out a lot due to practice.

Make her feel welcome to the class, okay?

-Yes, ma'am. -Yes, ma'am.

Introduce yourself.

Hello, I'm Na Hee-do.

You can sit in that empty seat.

-Class president, give her a school tour. -Yes, ma'am.

-Who is in charge of class chores today? -I am.

-Come by to collect the graded papers. -Yes.

Enjoy your classes.

-Yes, ma'am. -Yes, ma'am.

Hello, newcomer.

Are you the class president?

No, I'm the cool kid.

What do cool kids do here?

I do things like this. Engage in small talk with the newcomers.

And then? Bullying and taking lunch money?

No way. You're new here. We should all get along.

So if you're in the fencing team, are you friends with Yu-rim?

Well, I just got here.

Do you plan on becoming her friend?

Because I like her.

I like her way more than you do. Trust me.

What do you like so much about her?

Her techniques? Speed?

Strong willpower?

I like her image.

That's right. Her image as a pretty girl.

I agree.

She's so perfect.

Go back to your seat, Ji-woong.

Got it.

School tour. Let's go.

Are you the class president?

Yes. I'm Ji Seung-wan. Nice to meet you.

Oh, you're his diaper buddy.

Why did you become the president?

I didn't want to.

But as always, someone who hates that duty ends up doing it.

So you didn't want this?

It's fun making someone do something when they don't want to.

And sadly, I was elected the class president.

You were forced to be class president for a year

because they found it funny?

So what?

It should be fine as long as it's fun.

Jeez. I think you have a very big heart.

Where should we start?

Let's skip the science lab and art studio since you won't be in class much.

I can show you the bathroom and infirmary.

Bathrooms should be at the end of the hall

and the infirmary should be on the first floor.

What I'm curious about is at the gym,

so I'll get going now. Thanks!

Hee-do, you forgot to ask the most important question.

The cafeteria is on your left on the way to the gym.

Ko Yu-rim, so this is your world.

And now it's mine too.

Like I've mentioned yesterday,

this is…

Where is Yu-rim?

She's at the Federation for something urgent.

She'll be here soon.

She's a star. No wonder she's busy.

Then let's introduce ourselves. Ye-ji can start.

Yes. I'm Lee Ye-ji, a sophomore.

My name is Park Han-sol, also a sophomore.

I'm Lee Da-seul, a senior.

Kang Ji-soo, a senior.

Hello?

It's your turn.

Yes.

Hello. I'm Na Hee-do, a junior.

I transferred from Seon Jung Girls' High School.

I'm sorry for being late.

That's fine. Since you're sorry, you can be in the practice match.

What practice match?

A match against our newcomer. Let's see what she's got.

Why should I? I don't even know her name.

I'm Hee-do.

That's my name.

Na Hee-do.

I hadn't introduced myself to you yet.

All right then.

You know her name now, so we're set to go.

Hee-do, I'll give you three days to ease yourself into our team.

If you win in a bout against Yu-rim,

I'll give these back to you.

You're wearing them for real.

It's from a good brand.

NURTURING THE STRONGEST