Trolley (Teurolli / 트롤리)

TROLLEY

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My daughter is missing.

Ma'am, please try to calm down.

She's missing, and her phone is turned off.

I see.

And the name?

It's Nam Yoon-seo.

Is that your name, ma'am?

No. My name is Kim Hye-joo.

Nam Yoon-seo is my daughter's name.

When was she born?

In 2008. She's in 8th grade.

She attends Jicheong Middle School.

What's your home address?

It's 14, Sumyeong-ro 3-gil, Sinyang-gu.

What's your phone number?

Look. I think my daughter ran away from home.

As in it was voluntary?

You don't think she's been abducted or gone missing?

Abducted?

It's uncommon,

but it's also a possibility.

It shouldn't be ruled out, particularly with women or teenagers.

Why do you think she ran away from home?

Did she text or leave you a note?

No, she didn't.

But we had an argument earlier today.

You had an argument. I see.

Has she ever run away from home before?

No, she's not the type to do such a thing.

This is

the first time this has happened.

PRELUDE

13 HOURS AGO

BOOK CONSERVATION

Let me confirm everything we've talked about until now.

First of all,

I'm going to restore the ripped, damaged,

and tainted pages such as these.

As for the new cover,

I have both thin and thick boards.

And I'll be using the latter.

As for the cover,

I'll be using this silky one that you've already picked out.

Then I'll insert a photo of your son on the cover.

Take a look at this sample.

Could you feel around the edges?

Right. I'm going to make an indentation

and insert his photo inside.

Okay.

I can't wait.

You can look through that

while I double-check your request form.

Sure.

Goodness.

So you fixed all of these torn-up books.

I found my son's baby book recently

while moving.

I recalled hearing about book conservation studios, so I came.

I'm really glad that I visited you.

Goodness.

Ma'am, are you married?

-Yes. -I see.

Do you have a child?

Yes.

Son or daughter? How old are they?

My son is 22, and my daughter is in 8th grade.

He's 22?

Goodness, you must have gotten married very early.

I expected your child to be in elementary school.

My son is 22 years old as well.

Goodness.

He used to be so adorable.

But these days, he never replies to me.

And if I nag him out of frustration, he just looks all sulky.

He'll be the death of me.

When he was little, we were pretty much attached at the hip.

Who knew our sons would grow apart from us, right?

Jeez, I can't help but envy moms who have daughters.

You can be honest with me.

Don't you love your daughter a bit more than your son?

Of course not. I love them both equally.

I've confirmed everything.

I'll contact you once it's completed.

You can pay half the amount today and pay the rest when you pick it up.

-Okay. -Please check.

-Thank you so much. -My pleasure.

-Goodbye. -Goodbye.

Is it going to rain?

ALARM

Right.

WOMEN'S CLINIC

Hye-joo!

Hey, I thought you were running late.

That's what I thought too.

I thought you weren't coming.

I felt bad about not showing up very much.

The moms are going to love it.

They're all eagerly waiting to meet

the mom of the class president and top student.

That's why I haven't been going.

Yoon-seo doesn't receive any help from me.

Fine. Good for you.

-Here. -This looks delicious.

-It's been a long time. -I know.

Here you go. Eat up.

I heard Yoon-seo doesn't even take a lot of after-school classes.

Does she have a tutor?

No, she only goes to after-school classes.

Come on. You don't need to be so secretive.

Or do you help her with her studies?

Not at all. I'm not involved whatsoever.

She studies on her own.

She just takes after her dad.

Goodness. What does your husband do?

Is he a professor?

Well…

He just has a regular job.

Your husband is the professor. At Seoul National University, at that.

Right. Let's have brunch at his school this Sunday.

There's a cafe with a nice view.

-Sure. -Okay.

Then should we meet at 11 a.m.?

-Okay. -Sure.

Ji-soo, you're coming with Hye-joo, right?

Yes, that's the plan.

To SNU?

What for?

Hasn't Yoon-seo told you?

Tell me what?

-Let's come here again. -See you on Sunday.

-Okay. -See you Sunday.

-At 11 a.m. -At 11 a.m.

-Let's go. -That place was nice.

Sorry for not telling you sooner.

Getting our kids' names

in a professor's thesis will open many doors for them.

They all do it.

Only those without connections can't do it.

Why would you say no when the opportunity is given to you?

I appreciate the offer,

but I'll pass.

Do you mean that?

Yes.

I'll get going then.

Okay. I have patients in the afternoon too.

See you next time.

Bye.

SONMAT NOODLES

Hey.

FREE FOOD FOR CHILDREN, TEENAGERS, AND PREGNANT WOMEN

NO NEED TO SHOW YOUR WELFARE CARD. JUST ENJOY.

-Thank you for the meal. -My pleasure.

No, you don't need to show that. I told you before.

Come back once you finish that.

You're welcome even if I'm not here.

You can order dumplings to go.

Children eat for free here.

Come again.

-Thank you. -Sure. Goodbye.

Gosh, I'm so stuffed. I can't breathe.

You ate so much. Did you not have lunch?

Of course I did.

I actually had lunch outside.

But she wouldn't have eaten if I didn't.

That's why I ate.

However, your food tasted so good

that I just couldn't stop.

I thought I'd never be able to cook like Joong-do's mom.

-Maybe I'm close now. -Why would you compare yourself to her?

She has her style, and you have your own as well.

Jeez, look at you brown-nosing me.

-Were you grocery shopping? -Yes.

I want to make some short ribs for Ji-hoon.

Lucky him.

I should get going now.

I've been strangely busy all day.

I need to pick up some perilla oil too.

I recently found a place that extracts the oil without roasting the seeds.

So I'm trying them out. It's near Taeyang Apartment.

-What's funny? -You spoke in dialect.

I did?

Yes, you said, "It's near Taeyang Apartment," in a dialect.

Where's your hometown?

North Chungcheong.

I see. Which area?

Ask if they have domestic sesame oil.

Okay. Bye.

-Bye. -Goodbye.

Did I say something I shouldn't have?

She doesn't like talking about her hometown.

She's been through a rough childhood

so she must not have many fond memories.

Gosh. I see.

But still, she's successful now.

Don't be ridiculous. She doesn't have any money.

She donates all the money she earns.