Doctor Slump (닥터 슬럼프)

DOCTOR SLUMP

I wanted to get her a ring.

I've always wanted to.

That was the moment when I realized…

I wanted to be with her

for a long time.

Could I see this one?

-Sure. -The one that's open like this.

I'll get it out for you.

Thank you.

But when and how do I give this to her?

Should I give it to her like this? Or like this?

Or maybe…

like…

Or like this?

Or like this? Or maybe like this?

Or--

Oh, no!

Damn it.

Where is it?

What are you doing?

Nothing.

Did you drop something?

No. It's okay.

Go do your work. Pursue your dreams.

What is it? What fell under?

A coin. It's 100 won, but don't worry.

Goodness.

Use this.

What?

No, don't! I can--

I can do it. Please.

Please don't!

I don't want to give it to you like this!

Give me what?

-The 100 won? -What?

-To be honest, I got you a gift. -A gift?

-You see… -Is that it?

Fine, I'll just tell you.

I wanted to give that to you.

Cockroaches!

Over here!

You pushed me and ran away.

I never did that. I'm not afraid of them.

DOCTOR SLUMP

Why won't they leave?

I was going to give her the ring.

I was thinking about how to give it to her but I dropped it.

It rolled under the sofa.

So I looked for it and guess what I found.

Cockroaches, so we were on the sofa like this. Okay?

So I couldn't give it to her.

I've heard of people hiding rings in cakes before.

But I've never heard of people hiding them under sofas.

-You're the worst. -Whatever.

Everything is the worst.

So what did you tell her? Did you come clean about the ring?

Of course not. How could I?

I didn't want her to remember cockroaches if I gave it later, so I played dumb.

Good. Hold on.

That ring you tried to give… Were you trying to propose?

Well, no. That wasn't why I bought it.

But I don't mind if she takes it that way since I'd love to marry her.

You little rascal. You're getting in the way of her career.

-How? -Hey.

She must be so busy as a new assistant professor,

so you should let her focus.

Don't you think she'd be very uncomfortable

if you suddenly gave her a ring?

This is unlike you today. Why are you saying what's right?

I'm speaking from experience.

And I think you're rushing it a bit.

You haven't gone out for even a year.

You need to date someone for at least a full year.

Different people show their obnoxious side in different seasons.

Hold on. Are you saying Ha-neul's obnoxious?

No, I'm talking about you.

From Ha-neul's standpoint, she might still have doubts about you.

Anyway, whether it's due to how long you've been dating

or her recent hiring, it's too early for a ring.

You're right, but why am I offended?

This.

A bracelet will do.

Forget it.

I'll figure it out myself.

Don't be ridiculous.

Hello, sir. Was there a problem?

No, there wasn't.

Could I see some bracelets?

Was it right to buy this?

BUSAN'S ORIGINAL MILMYEON

Did you get off work just now?

Ba-da, you're working hard these days.

I'm slowly starting to lose motivation.

-But I'm still hanging in there. -Really?

Do you think you could comfort me by treating me to some tteokbokki?

Of course, I can. But are you okay with the spiciest kind?

-I'd love that. -Really?

Nice.

This is good.

It only took 20 minutes for delivery. What a great world we live in now.

Exactly.

So why aren't you doing the same?

Let's make deliveries too. All restaurants do it.

That's a hard no.

The broth will get lukewarm, and the noodles will get soggy on the way.

You have to make quality over quantity, you fool.

You and your milmyeon pride. Are you the creator or something?

By the way, why isn't Ha-neul joining us?

She's still at work.

I see.

Gosh, it's been hard to see her now that she's a professor.

Treat her well, okay?

Don't prank her by giving her cockroaches as a gift.

-How did you know? -It's okay.

Couples can prank each other like that on occasion.

I wasn't pranking her!

To be honest,

I was going to give her a ring.

But I dropped it, and it rolled under the sofa.

I tried to retrieve it when that unfortunately happened.

I see.

We'll pretend not to know then, so wipe it clean with a wet wipe.

Uncle Tae-seon, that's not right.

She deserves better treatment than that.

Don't you know who she is?

Right, she's a professor now. That'd be wrong.

No. Forget her job. She's been single forever.

She's never received jewelry from a guy before.

That ring he gives would be her first and last ring.

So giving her one that's rolled around in dust and cockroaches would be wrong.

-What do you think? -I agree.

So I got her something new. A bracelet.

-Bracelets aren't her thing though. -What?

Well, my mom gave her a bracelet made of gold when she became a doctor.

She said it was a hassle and never wore it.

She said removing it before surgery was bothersome.

Then, you secretly sold it and got in big trouble with your mom.

She beat me to a pulp. I still have the scars she gave me.

I need to be somewhere right now.

Thank you for the meal.

What?

Excuse me.

You're back again. Was there a problem?

Necklaces. Can I see your necklaces?

You've become tricky to give.

As for you,

she might not like you.

And you…

I really hope she likes you.

But exactly when and how do I give this to her?

Not where there's a sofa or cockroaches.

Not at home but the clinic would be weirder.

I think I need to see a doctor.

I think I'm going insane.

-Then I-- -Look! Jeong-woo hit the jackpot!

It's too early for a ruckus. What do you mean he hit the jackpot?

Look.

Jeong-woo is filthy rich now.

-They said he got 2.5 billion won. -What?

Look at this. They've written articles.

"As the biggest victim of the Macau casino heiress murder case,

Yeo received back the penalties he paid to his medical referral center owners."

Ha-neul, did you know about this?

I did. When did that article come out?

A few hours ago.

Wait. Hold on.

He's this rich, but all he bought us was tteokbokki last night?

He didn't order any fried sides or blood sausage.

Did he buy food for you again yesterday?

Goodness, stop pestering him.

I didn't pester him.

He enjoys spending time with us. You know he doesn't have many friends.

Of course, he does.

That's what he said in the past.

He said he lost all his friends after the medical accident.

And he recently lost his good friend from childhood…

I'm leaving now.

Hold on. Have some of this first.

Ha-neul!

Come here so I can rip you to pieces!

Why don't you dote on me too?

I may speak carelessly, but I'm your precious child too!

You little punk!

You didn't even let her have some tomatoes for breakfast!

-Jeong-woo, are you up? -Yeah.

I was meaning to call you because I missed you this morning.

Really? Then, count to three.

Why?

Are you going to appear in front of my eyes?

Maybe, so earnestly count to three.

Okay. I'm going to be super earnest.

One.

Two.

-Three! -Oh, my gosh!

What? I thought you were home.

I couldn't sleep, so I went for a run. Then, I saw you and followed you upstairs.

You did?

I'm free for 15 minutes. Want to have some coffee?

I'd love to.