Love Me (러브 미)

Daniel!

Mom!

- Mom? When did you get in? - I got in yesterday.

- Here you go. - Thanks.

It's been a while.

Hello.

Hello.

I've heard so much about you.

From Daniel, of course.

- You have? - I was curious to hear about you.

- About me? - I was so curious, Jun Kyung.

What you looked like, what kind of vibe you had.

But compared to what I'd imagined,

you have a real dignity about you.

What I mean is...

You're much more impressive in person.

"Impressive" is an okay word to use, right?

Yes.

Daniel!

Daniel, you were so amazing today!

- Hello. - Hello.

- Hello. - I'm Ji Min's mom.

So you're Ji Min! I saw you perform. You were great.

I always thought Daniel was handsome,

and now I see he's a perfect mix of you two.

- Hello. - Hi.

Jun Kyung.

I'm sorry.

You have nothing to be sorry for.

I just didn't expect her to show up so suddenly.

Of course she'd come. She's his mom.

- Do Hyun. - Yes?

Daniel's homeroom teacher.

I already said hello.

Hold on. Don't leave, please wait.

Why is he so flustered?

Can you blame him?

Why?

Is it because of me?

- The only one not flustered is... - I'm Im Yoon Ju.

You, apparently.

You seem to be enjoying this.

Join us for dinner.

You came all this way for Daniel's performance, after all.

Yes, I'm leaving now.

Come on, just start without me.

All right, sorry.

- Finish up, even if you stay late. - Okay.

Right. The sophomores' internship notice is due today...

Hang on.

You know my computer password, right?

- But I was working on this... - That's more urgent.

- Order some food if you get hungry. - Okay.

- Do the official notice first. - Got it. Get home safe.

Right.

- Hello? - I finally did it. I hit "send."

Hit "send" on what?

Your girlfriend's becoming a writer, and you're this indifferent?

I told you the submission deadline was today.

- I sent it in. - Right.

I was hoping to celebrate with you today

over pork cutlets and beer.

I'll finish up as fast as I can and grab some on my way.

Okay. Yes.

Is the professor in?

He already left for the day.

Why?

I'm just going to leave this here.

- You need to hand these in on time. - Yes, got it.

And this too...

- All right, take it easy. Okay. - Go on.

- Here you go. - Thank you.

It's still in such great condition. I feel bad taking it for free.

I'm just happy it's going to someone who will put it to good use.

- Thank you. I'll take great care. - Okay.

Have a good life in your new, pretty home.

Ja Yeong, are you okay?

With its owner gone,

what good is a home with nothing left but memories?

Let's go get something good to eat.

- What are you in the mood for? - Whatever you want.

What I'm craving is...

So this is what you were craving?

They say the best meal in the world

is ramyeon someone else makes for you

eaten outdoors like this.

Is that right? Eating this ramyeon with you, Jin Ho,

I'd say this is even better than the cup noodles in the Alps.

I can't take the credit. The machine did all the work.

Careful, you're spilling.

Have you thought about going back to work at all?

That's a good question.

Ever since Bom got sick,

I quit, unsure how long she had.

It's already been over six months.

Gosh, has it been six months already?

Look at those migratory birds.

They fly around so freely wherever they want.

What do you think happens

when they can't fly far anymore once they get old and tired?

Do they end up

settling down somewhere and becoming resident birds?

I suppose they would.

I've never really thought about it before.

That sounds kind of sad, though.

I don't know, I think that sounds nice.

They always chase perfect weather. It must be exhausting, you know?

A place where you're the first to see the flowers bloom,

the first to feel the summer sun,

the first to walk on fallen leaves,

and the first to clear away the snow.

If a place like that exists,

then maybe it would be nice to finally settle down,

and just watch the seasons come and go from one spot.

After all, I've spent my whole life living like a migratory bird.

Gosh, whoever said beer is what you drink with pork cutlets?

That's just what broke people tell themselves to feel better.

No, the perfect pairing is pork cutlet and whisky.

A 30-year-old, minimum.

What's with the face?

Why the long face? We're supposed to be celebrating.

While others were acing classes and padding their resumes,

what was I doing?

You were busy falling hard for some girl.

I thought you'd be a great beta for a romance novel,

so I sent my manuscript your way,

but you never even finished it.

I'm sorry. I'm sure it'll do great.

Of course it will!

You know my plan.

The one I made after I graduated and got a job at that publisher.

Save up 24,000 dollars to live off of until I'm 30,

so I can just write,

and then boom—I quit.

This spring, at 29, I submitted it to the contest.

The results are announced in three months.

And right on schedule, before I turn 30,

I'll get to publish my very own book.

- You're done already? - For winning, not for entering.

Something really great is going to happen soon,

and that's when we'll drink this.

You really think life just goes according to the plan like that?

- Why are you such a pessimist? - Why are you such an optimist?

I'm neither a pessimist nor an optimist.

I'm an idealist.

If that woman had just been a little more polite...

Or

if she hadn't looked younger than I expected,

or even if she wasn't pretty,

- would I feel this awful right now? - I know, but still...

Telling you to eat "as a family" was a bit much.

The absolute worst, right?

I mean, I get it.

A sit-down with your boyfriend's ex and their son.

- No wonder you're a wreck. - They were like a happy family,

and I was the villain crashing their party.

I totally get it.

Every time I go to one of my in-laws' gatherings,

with all the aunts, uncles, cousins, second cousins...

Gosh, they're all just so happy and close.

I'm the only outsider crashing their family reunion.

And then, pretending to be all worried about me,

you've got Jeon Hyung Jun acting all antsy.

Does he have any idea how much more I can't stand him acting like that?

- Hey, kids, Daddy's home! - Daddy.

Daddy.

- Have you two been having fun? - Yes.

- What is this? Seo Jun Kyung! - He has no clue.

Go play for a bit. Hey, Jun Kyung! When did you arrive?

Jun Kyung, what's going on? I was so bored at the hospital.

This must be why. So, what is it? What's the juicy story?

You didn't get to the good parts without me?

What is it? Come on, what?

Wait, is this serious? Are we being serious?

Just wait. I'll give you the most amazing counselling session.

Hold on, I'll just go get changed real quick.

Don't go anywhere!

Have some pizza too.

- Thanks. - Enjoy your meal.

This looks so good.

Want a glass of wine?

I'm good. You can have some if you want.

I quit drinking.

But...

I thought you weren't coming until next week.

I just came a bit early, that's all.

Besides, I wanted to see Daniel's performance.

You should've let me know.

I wanted it to be a surprise.

- Yes, it was a total surprise. - Right?

I saw the whole thing, from the very beginning.

You saw it from the very beginning?

Yes. And you were so good. I mean, you were just...

With the birth rate dropping, I have the director on my case.

Meanwhile, psychiatric cases are up, so everyone wants Jeon Hyung Jun.

I thought things would get easier once the kids got a little older,

so I bravely passed the bat onto him,

but the only things that are growing

are skills in home-brewing and belly fat.

Now I have nothing to wear to Dr. Hong's wedding.