Twenty Five Twenty One (스물다섯 스물하나)

EPISODE 11

When will you be done?

Not for a while.

It's boring without ballet, right?

-That's why everyone needs-- -Summer's starting tomorrow.

Let's get samgyetang for dinner.

Grandma and I have to fast

starting from dinner for our annual physical the day after.

Let's make it lunch.

Fine.

Wasn't that chair in Grandma's front yard?

You have a good eye.

It looks old.

Why are you fixing it instead of making a new one?

Because it's important to me.

What does it mean to you?

My dad was good with his hands.

He could fix and make anything.

Hee-do. Ta-da!

-Daddy! -One day, he made three chairs.

-What are these? -These?

This is your chair.

-It's so pretty. -Isn't it?

Yes.

Come here, Hee-do.

Here. Sit down. Test it out.

That's it. And…

-Mom, Dad, me. -Thank you.

-They were for the three of us. -All right.

All done.

We were always happy when we sat on them together.

But then, Dad passed away.

And Mom got busier and busier.

No. He opposed that article.

The direction we took was wrong.

Mom. My feet touch the ground now.

Yes. We must consider the concerns of the source.

He brought us the story. We can't bring him harm.

I understand your concern, but…

Mom!

Eventually, I was the only one sitting in those chairs.

Then I got used to being alone.

I learned how to be on my own a little early.

I learned at a young age…

so I adapted very quickly.

To be honest, this is more awkward for me.

Coming to the beach with friends.

How is it?

It's really fun, actually.

So fun, that I'm bitter that I never knew about this.

I used to be surrounded by fencers.

I feel like I'm in another world.

I'm glad.

Anyway, did I not tell you that my dad passed away either?

Well…

When I interviewed you after you won the gold medal,

you mentioned your dad for the first time.

So I kind of guessed.

That's right. I did.

-Yes! -Damn it.

-Why did it topple over? It was so steady. -Yes!

Are you really going to hit me?

Of course. A game is a game.

Fine. Hit me.

What? You?

You freak out if I get hurt even slightly

and say I have to see a doctor--

You really hit me.

How could you?

Is this what you call love?

Okay, let's play again. Rematch.

Let's play again.

I'm speechless.

Hey.

Are you upset?

Fine. You can hit me too. Hit me.

What are you doing?

Hey. What are you doing?

What…

-Wait right there! -What are you doing?

Hey, wait.

I'm going to get you!

You'll never catch me.

Got you.

Hey!

Stop it!

What's with your forehead?

I got bit by a mosquito.

It's way too big for that.

Shut it.

You better study. I'll check your report card next time.

Damn it. You're such a nag.

-Bye. -Okay, drive back safely.

-I will. -Come visit again.

Okay.

What now?

I'm starting to get used to parting ways like this.

Our family used to live together under one roof.

You're making him feel bad before his long drive home.

What's wrong with you?

Let's live together again.

Okay? I'll make it happen. I promise.

Gosh.

PAYPHONE

What did you just do?

I hope someone else will be able to get back up again.

With those coins? How?

None of your business.

-Where are the others? -Getting some squid.

Seriously. How could you lie about that?

It's true. Trust me. I'm the top student in our grade.

-Seriously. -What now?

They ate some of my squid legs

and are lying that squids have eight legs!

They do have eight legs.

Hey, Yu-rim. I misjudged you. I didn't know you were like that.

I wouldn't have liked you if I had known.

Too late. You like me already.

-Give it to me. -No!

Let's take a picture before we head out.

A group picture.

Get closer.

Are we good?

Ready?

-Now? -Yes.

Put your name down if you want a copy. From Ji-woong.

HEE-DO

This is so funny.

HEE-DO

We're training at Sanga University for three days starting Friday.

It's a good chance to test yourself before the tournament, so stay healthy.

-Yes, Coach. -Yes, Coach.

Coach. Are we going too?

Of course, you should.

You may be suspended, but you still have to train.

You make it look like a vacation rather than a suspension.

I have something to ask you.

Next Saturday is our band's annual concert.

Can you come?

Will you take the stage? I thought seniors didn't.

The tickets won't sell if I don't.

Okay, I'll go.

You mean it? You promise you'll come?

What is it? Is something wrong?

I said I'd go to Ji-woong's concert on Saturday.

Gosh, but we suddenly have training.

The band's concert?

He'll be disappointed.

How could she tell us about training with only a few days' notice?

She thinks we have no lives.

Did you have plans too?

No, I didn't.

I'm so sick of it.

Is there even an end to this?

-Hey. -What?

-What did you do yesterday? -I'm so tired.

Hey, it hurts.

Okay. I'm up.

Are you happy, Ji-woong?

I'm going to ask Yu-rim out at the concert.

At the concert? How?

During the encore.

You'll ask her out on stage? In public?

Girls hate things like that.

What do you know?

I know more than you do.

Yu-rim.

Do you have a minute?

So…

Well…

I don't think I can make it to your concert.

They suddenly scheduled training.

-Really? -Yes. Sorry.

I see.

Well, it's fine.

I'm sorry. I have to get to my afternoon training.

Okay. Sure. Bye.

Bye.

Why are you home at this hour?

I forgot a document.

I have to get back.

Mom, out front…

The chairs.

They're worn out and are beginning to mold.

I think we should have them fixed.

That's not fixable.

They weren't made well anyway. It's a waste of money.

So you'll throw them away?

The carpenter may be able to put a fresh layer of paint on it though.

Let's go when I get home the day after tomorrow.

Make sure to eat.

ANNIVERSARY OF DAD'S PASSING

One! Two!

One! Two!

One! Two!

One! Two!

-I really don't want to train today. -One! Two!

-Me neither. -One! Two!

Every time I run laps out here,

I fantasize about running out the gate.