Once Upon a Small Town (Accidental Country Diary / Eojjeoda Jeonwonilgi / 어쩌다 전원일기)

ONCE UPON A SMALL TOWN

She's not my girlfriend.

-What? -I don't have

a girlfriend.

You came here to tell me that?

What?

I mean,

not really.

I was just taking a walk. I guess we happened to cross paths.

I could have told you later, but we ran into each other, so…

Well, then.

Then who is she?

The woman staying at her house.

She didn't look like a friend.

She's my ex-girlfriend.

But she doesn't seem to think so.

Go ahead and continue your walk. We were in the middle of a talk as well.

Right. Nurungji's puppies need to be vaccinated soon.

I was actually going to tell Auntie Gang-hwa

to stop by the hospital sometime this week.

If you're not busy, bring Nurungji that day too.

He would love to see his puppies.

So insistent…

That's how people usually live.

They say hi and look after one another when they don't have to.

That's true.

And sometimes they forget things

and get in the way of others.

I'm done with this walk.

Let's go, Nurungji! Jeez.

What's their problem?

Do you need something?

Yes.

What do you need?

To talk with someone around my age.

It's nice, like I'm on vacation.

Once you get bitten a few times, you'll think otherwise.

They are different from city mosquitos.

You were born and raised here, right?

I think I heard you were earlier.

Except for when I was in college, I've been living here for 27 years.

And I think I'll continue living here.

This is great. We're the same age.

We're friends!

Right.

About Ji-yul…

-How is he? -What?

I'm curious about how he's doing here.

For such a city boy to stay in a rural place like this…

I don't mean it in a disparaging way at all, it's just…

I know.

It's just a different kind of place.

Right, a different kind of place.

He's been thrown into a whole new environment.

He must be having a hard time adjusting.

To the point where he would tell a weird lie.

To tell you the truth, I am not his girlfriend.

I was before, but…

But I'm here to get back together with him.

Maybe that's foolish.

No.

We dated during veterinary college.

Now that I think about it, out of all of my relationships,

that was the happiest time.

You may not believe it,

but Ji-yul was a very affectionate boyfriend.

But I didn't realize that back then. I was such a fool.

You realize it after it's gone.

And that makes me so mad.

I hope you won't have any regrets, Officer Ahn.

Your boyfriend seemed like a really nice person.

Right…

Seeing him only made me miss him even more.

Help me.

I ruined the relationship, so I can't rekindle it on my own.

"You look good together. Good luck."

I need that kind of active support from those around us.

You'll help me, right?

Why did you go there, Han Ji-yul?

Why…

did you…

have to?

May I use the mirror in the living room?

Sure, go ahead.

I didn't know you were using it.

No, it's okay. Go ahead and use it.

Thank you.

Do you put on full makeup before going to work?

You're so diligent.

Well, I keep it simple.

Some are even brand new and still in their packaging.

Did you buy them recently?

Yes, well…

I should look attractive for Ji-yul. Should I do it?

Can I borrow them?

Sure, of course.

Thank you.

I can use this, right?

Why aren't you doing yours?

-Do you need this one right now? -No, I'm not using that.

You should be the first to use it, right?

No, it's okay.

-Come on, come closer. -It's really okay…

Just try it. I think it'll look good on you. Come on.

Look down.

Your eyelashes are really long.

Now the upper part.

Open your eyes slightly.

It's pretty.

Take a look.

Let's do your lips while we're at it.

Oh, no. I'm really fine.

The color will look great on you. Come on, just try it once.

I really think

I'd better remove the makeup.

You don't like the makeup I did for you?

Oh, no, that's not it.

It's just a little heavier than usual.

Is that what you think, Officer Ahn? It looks really pretty to me.

Well, I do like it,

but this village is full of nosy and chatty people.

People will say, "Who are you trying to impress with that makeup?"

"So how many kids are you going to have?"

They'll tease me like that.

Who cares about them? You should live for your own satisfaction.

No matter who says what, you just need to care about only one person. Yourself.

I guess I have one more person to care about.

How do I look?

You look pretty.

Is there a coffee shop nearby?

Here.

Thanks.

You look prettier today.

Here you go again. You're teasing me, aren't you?

-I'm not. -Do you want to die?

HIS PEACH FARM

Looks like you became friends.

I think she's a nice person.

Someone you can't help but like, you know?

What are you doing? Why did you take a photo of me?

You're dolled up for a change. We should leave a record.

Let me see.

-Hey, it looks weird! -No.

Hey!

Delete it right now.

Delete it and take another… Delete it!

-No, wait. -What?

Stop.

Your cafe is so pretty. And you two together look even better.

I get that a lot, but I never get sick of it.

Here.

Are you taking it to the hospital?

Yes. I've made up my mind, so I have to go for it.

I really hope you achieve what you want.

As soon as possible.

You can do it.

I can do it. Thank you.

Excuse me!

No! Wait a second.

Oh my gosh!

It's you, right?

The pretty lady from Seoul.

I did come from Seoul. Do you think I'm pretty?

But not as pretty as Hui-won.

Hui-won?

She's my girlfriend.

That's cool. You appreciate your girlfriend.

That's a given.

By the way, you're not Doctor Han's girlfriend, are you?

What?

The village ladies are all saying that you're his girlfriend,

but I disagree.

But when I said that, they went, "What do you know?"

I'm right, aren't I?

What makes you think that?

That's easy.

The doctor's always looking at Ja-young.

You mean Officer Ahn?

The way I see it, he definitely likes her.

He ran over to save her when she had an accident.

Either way, you're not his girlfriend, right?

Right.

Stop staring and say it.

-You're seeing someone, right? -No.

Come on.

Then there must be a wedding to attend, right?

-No. -I know.

You tried your expired cosmetics before throwing them out.

My wife does that.

No. Someone just did it for me.

I mean, I am a 27-year-old woman.

Can't I put on a little makeup?

Is that so weird?

No, it's just giving me a lot of thoughts.

"When did this little jelly bean grow up to be wearing makeup?"

You used to be a tiny little outlaw who shoplifts from the stationery store.

When did you grow up so much?

Probably while you were getting old, Chief.

Yes, this is Ahn Ja-young.

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