Love Affairs in the Afternoon (평일 오후 세시의 연인)

(People, places, and organizations that appear are fictional and irrelevant to reality.)

One, two, three.

If we could turn back time to when we were 20 years old

and he and I met then, would we be different?

Thank you.

I'm going to go to the restroom.

Okay.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

If we were 20 years old, we probably would have just passed by each other.

Just like how the wind passes by flower petals.

Just like that - indifferently.

Would I be able to live without you?

I think I now finally know you completely.

Today, in this very moment, when everyone says it's too late.

He said he's making a phone call, why is he taking so long?

She said she's going to the bathroom but...

Ji-eun is so good-hearted, right?

Of course, but that's the problem.

She was also very quiet and nice during high school.

I didn't even know she was there for a whole semester.

She told me she was like that.

That she had no presence.

Those friends have more thoughts. It's just that they don't say it.

I know.

My wife probably has many things she wants to do and dreams of.

She's sacrificing for me.

Wow, you think women sacrifice everything in life?

Excuse me?

They say the quiet ones cause the biggest trouble.

What do you mean?

Oh... well... since Ji-eun is good-hearted...

Oh, thanks.

Jung-woo, you're being weird. You're not even saying anything.

Do you have some type of concern?

Is something going on at school?

No.

Then are you sick?

No.

Then what is it?

Min-young, the thing is...

Nevermind.

Nevermind. I'm sorry.

It's just that I want to be alone for a little bit.

Is it something you can't tell me?

Next time.

I'll tell you next time.

I'm sorry. I'm going to go in first.

Would he know?

That every night, my soul jumped over the wall and ran to him.

Ji-eun, are you sleeping? Is it okay if I call?

Son Ji-eun.

Oh, I'm sorry it's late.

I couldn't delete your number that day.

I just couldn't delete it.

Are you listening, Ji-eun?

Yes.

I couldn't do anything all day today.

I don't think I can live without you.

He probably won't know.

How much I cried on my way back by myself in the late night.

Soo-ah?

Where's Mr. Do?

He went to buy art supplies. It's about time he came back.

For the past month, I was in Europe.

There was business with business partners and the Biennale.

I went to Barcelona, Madrid... Oh yes, I went to Rome, too.

You must've been busy.

Especially because I'm trying to prepare for Mr. Do's international debut.

There was so much work to do.

That's basically how it was for me. One month flew by.

But what in the world happened during that time?

Drink some tea.

Why are you here?

As if you're someone who has always been here.

You know why I'm here.

You're so upfront about it and confident.

Are you going to wait for Mr. Do here?

If so, I will leave to give you two space.

You should just go home.

Don't ruin Mr. Do's future.

What right do you have to say that to me, Mrs. Kim?

Mrs. Choi, is life boring for you?

Is that why you're acting like you're poor now?

Please watch your words.

I guess falling in love with a poor artist is pretty dramatic.

Although it won't last long.

Then Mrs. Kim, why are you going in and out of your ex-husband's house?

Isn't it pathetic to say it's for business?

You're saying an ex-wife can't visit her ex-husband's home?

I don't think those are words that a woman with a husband should say.

Mrs. Choi, do you want to know something else that will leave you more speechless?

You didn't eat lunch, right? I brought dumplings.

I didn't know you were someone who knew to buy those things.

It's so strange that I wonder if you're really the man I lived with long time ago.

What brings you here?

Honey, you're here. Then you two should take your time to discuss.

When you go to someone else's house, you should always let them know in advance.

I became a wife that busted into her ex-husband's newly wed home.

I came back from Barcelona.

There was a special exhibition for the united gallery of Europe.

I looked into your Europe debut, too.

There were galleries with positive insight of your work than I expected, Mr. Do.

You didn't even tell me about this. Why are you doing whatever you want?

That's why I came to tell you about it.

But this situation...

Let's talk more about work another time.

I'm so shocked from today that I think I might say something wrong.

Mr. Lee, long time no see.

Oh, hello.

You must have been busy these days.

It's just the same.

Why do you look more troubled

Is something going on?

Ji-eun didn't mention anything?

Excuse me?

Sorry.

Today, my body is a little...

It's okay.

Ji-eun, I'm really curious.

Did our neighbor, Mrs. Choi

really leave the house because she had an affair with another man?

What?

Oh.

Who said that?

Mr. Lee.

Gosh, I feel so sorry for the kids.

Their mother is cheating on their father. So pitiful.

I told you I don't like my hair like this.

Jenny, you can't even tie hair?

This isn't how I want my hair.

What's going on?

What's the matter Ah-ram?

Daddy, why is mommy not coming home?

Why is she still not coming back from her vacation?

Ah-ram, mommy will come back later.

Ah-ram, stop it. Mom isn't coming back.

Ah-jin.

I'm right.

Lies. You're lying. You're a liar, Ah-jin.

Stop crying.

Hello.

Ah-ram, have a nice day at preschool today.

Mrs. Son, when is my mommy coming back?

She went on vacation but she never came back.

Oh, the thing is...

Ah-ram, you need to get on the bus.

Come here, Ah-ram.

If you happen to run into Soo-ah, please pass on a message for me.

Tell her to not even think about crawling back home even if she's freezing.

Mr. Lee, it's already been a month. How long do I have to stay in this house?

I'm sorry, Jenny. I'm looking for a resident tutor but it's not easy.

I'll be thankful if you could stay a few more days.

I'm an artist. I can't just waste away watching after kids like this.

It's not like it's beneficial for my experience as an artist.

Don't you think so, Mr. Lee?

I understand, Jenny. So there is something I had in mind.

Had in mind? What is that?

Oh, well, um... we need an illustrator for my company's new release.

Oh, I see. A new book being released?

Don't mind me and do well in your meeting.

Are you going to be okay?

What do you mean?

I just mean... in various ways.

What you're doing is work.

I'm just worried, he will give you a hard time.

Is there anything you need?

I'll go buy it while I'm out.

I'll go buy the things I need. I'm going out to meet a good friend of mine today.

Have a good time.

I heard people like you are called rattlesnakes these days.

Trash-like people trying to seduce wealthy married women.

You've crossed the line.

Soo-ah, how are you doing? You're doing well, right?

I'm more worried because I can't get in touch with you.

Oh, shut up.

How are my children?

Ah-jin was always mature.

Ah-ram, is still young.

Soo-ah...

Soo-ah, how are you?

Are you happy?

I'm happy but it's hard because I think of my children every night.

What about you? Are you able to get by in life?

Soo-ah...

I ran into Jung-woo again.

Really? So did you decide to see him again?

Yes.

I'm so jealous of you.

Because you had the courage to leave like that.

Did you already leave work?

I came to the market because I missed you so much.

I just wanted to see you from far away.

I can be this happy just from breathing and being in the same place as you.

Wouldn't it be great if I could do these ordinary things with you?

Will we also be given time to do those things as well?

At that time, will we be as excited and happy as today?

We're already printing for the third time?

Yes. We really hit jackpot.

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