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By the way,
why didn't your boyfriend come?
Sorry?
I thought I'd finally get to meet him.
What does he do again?
He's about to become a professor.
Not a professor. A lecturer.
Oh, professor soon enough.
A big writer and a professor couple...
That's nice.
Now I'm even more curious.
You should've invited him.
He must be busy.
Busy? His girlfriend just won a grand prize.
He should've shown up.
Ugh, it's cold.
Thank you.
Go on in first.
I'll be right there.
You're calling your boyfriend?
Tell him to come, even if it's late.
I want to see him.
Hey.
Hey!
So you didn't come because of this?
Yeah, you saw it.
Why are you even doing this?
I need money. You think I do this for fun?
I mean...
What do you even need the money for?
I have to go. I got a call.
Seo Jun Seo.
They said I need five million won
just to become a lecturer.
They won't take me otherwise. What choice do I have?
Do you think that makes any sense?
You're going to pay money just to get that job?
You said you'd be a big writer. Why can't I want something too?
I have to be a lecturer to even deserve being your boyfriend.
- Why didn't you tell me first? - How?
You'd be embarrassed.
You need a "professor boyfriend" so you can show me off.
A driver boyfriend would be humiliating, huh?
You pretended not to know me earlier.
I don't sleep,
I drive drunk strangers around for a living.
Meanwhile, you're at award ceremonies, interviews...
buying me designer stuff.
You think I'd be grateful just because you buy me expensive clothes?
Why did you even invite me today?
So I could be your pathetic background prop
cheering you on in that outfit. Right?
You jerk.
Want me to be really honest?
I don't feel like congratulating you at all.
Every time you get another congratulatory call,
I felt like crap.
Like I was some parasite living on your rooftop.
It made me feel disgusted.
So?
So what?
You're doing this because you want me to say
we should break up, right?
You say it.
"Let's break up."
Why?
You can't even say that, can you?
You idiot.
Wake up. Let's go.
You know what?
Jun Kyung lies all the time.
She's actually weak,
but she pretends she's strong.
Like she's fine.
Like she's brave.
She always acts like nothing's wrong.
And she's not even good at lying.
She used to...
come to me with everything.
Whenever something happened, she'd spill it all.
But after she met you...
it hardly ever happened
anymore.
I guess I miss that a little.
And yeah, I'm kind of annoyed at you.
But still...
I get it. It's only natural.
So...
when she called me today,
I was like, "Yes!"
I was so excited.
But she wouldn't say what was wrong.
So I didn't ask.
But...
she didn't used to be like this.
She used to get mad when she was mad,
cry when she needed to cry.
You know...
what I mean?
Yeah.
Oh, please.
What would you even know?
She says it's all her fault.
Fine.
Maybe she did mess up.
But still,
I'm always...
on her side.
I'm completely biased.
Thank you.
Please...
always keep being on her side.
I'm really going to be watching you two.
How's Jun Kyung?
She's out cold.
Thanks for driving my wife.
And for Jun Kyung too.
Drive safe.
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Sorry.
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Hey.
Why aren't you eating?
Hey, it's going to be soggy.
Yeah.
Ja Yeong.
That woman...
She's my wife. She has dementia.
Her phone must've died. It's off.
I've searched all around the campsite.
There aren't any neighbors near our place,
so she doesn't have anywhere to go.
We're checking the CCTV now, so please wait a moment.
There's only one way out of the campsite.
But she could've headed toward the mountains.
Has this ever happened before?
No, this is the first time.
You're the one here, right?
Yes, that's me.
Could this be her?
It looks like she's watching you.
She was on the phone, looking at you.
You didn't run into her then?
A work dinner?
You didn't mention that.
It came up at the last minute.
I can't really skip it.
I'll probably be late.
Okay.
It's been a while.
Have a drink and enjoy yourself.
Alright.
Don't wait up. Go to bed first.
Hello?
Jin Ho.
Did you get on the bus?
No, not yet.
Jin Ho...
So where are you right now?
Oh, people are calling me.
I'll take a taxi home, so don't worry.
Go to sleep.
I'll hang up.
Jin Ho.
I'm sorry.
I've made things hard for you again.
I truly wanted you to be happy.
I thought I'd be happy by your side too...
but I don't think I can.
Jin Ho.
I don't know how long my memories will last,
but when the end comes...
I hope it's you.
Are you okay?
Why are you asking if I'm okay
when I'm the one who messed up?
You didn't do anything wrong.
I...
I'm sorry.
Thank you for holding on to me.
Sir.
Please go home.
We've contacted the taxi company as well.
We'll call you as soon as we hear back from the driver.
It's okay.
Still, you've been waiting a long time.
As you probably know,
a care home is different from a hospital.
It's more about daily care than treatment.
We make sure residents can eat well
and live safely.
We take care of every aspect of daily life.
There are various programs too.
Like art, music, and exercise.
Our staff and caregivers look after them like family,
so please don't worry.
Is the person moving in your father?
Or your mother?
It's me.
Oh, I see.
- Daniel? - Am I not your son?
Am I really...
not your son?
Why did you lie to me?
Daniel, look at me.
I didn't lie.
I can't trust anyone anymore.
Mom says...
she's taking me
back to Germany.
It's over.
None of this matters anymore.
You knew too, didn't you?
Back then...
when I came to see you.
You knew then too, right?
You knew
how much I like you.
Why didn't you tell me?
I was scared.
I was afraid you'd get hurt.
I'm sorry, Daniel.
For accepting me as your son...
For letting me live with you...
I was so...
so...
I was so happy. You know?
I know, dear.
Me too.
I was happy.
So happy.
No matter what the truth is, it doesn't change anything for me.
I'm...
still your dad.
And you're my son.
Got it?
Hello, this is Officer Park Dong Soo from Palbong Substation.
Oh, yes.
You've located her?
Yes.
This stop is Ihyeonsik Promotion Center.
The next stop is Sahwasu Station.
[Comfortable Silence by Ji Hye On]
[Bestselling New Release: Comfortable Silence, a novel by Ji Hye On]
[Comfortable Silence]
[About the Author: Ji Hye On]
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[Professor Song Won Cheol]
Tonight,
with my loved one who's always been by my side,
instead of steak and whiskey,
I want to raise a glass of beer
with pork cutlets from the neighborhood diner.
And tomorrow night too.
And the night after that.
I just want to say,
let's keep being together like this.
[Comfortable Silence by Ji Hye On]
Are you really not going to answer?
Your mom must be worried.
I don't want to.
Let's eat first.
You haven't eaten anything. You must be hungry.
Eat this,
then I'll take you home.
Are you Daniel?
- Yes. - Your mom filed a report.
You weren't answering your phone.
She thought you might be here.
Come out, Daniel.
What the hell are you doing?
What's it to you?
Are you even Daniel's father?
What is this?
Please bring my child out.
Is she your mom?
Is he your dad?
It'd be best if you go with your mom for now.
Wait, Daniel.
This is the last time.
You won't see him again.
Daniel.
Don't cry. You're not a little kid anymore.
What the hell are you doing?
No matter what anyone says, what you feel matters most.
You know that, right?
Do what your heart tells you.
Whatever it is.
Get in the car.
You said you'd do anything for Daniel.
Is this really what's best for him?
That's not something you need to worry about.
Oh, her?
She just left after a consultation.
Sunsets are
kind of amazing.
New buildings or old ones...
People laughing...
or people fighting...
At this hour,
everything looks equally beautiful.
Back in the day,
I used to feel that way too, watching the sunset.
Like, "I lived today the best I could."
But these days...
it just makes me sad.
Another day slipping away.
I used to think that too.
You're really not going back?
Why?
Because I can't live
without him?
No.
Because he can't live
without you.
You know
he's kind of clumsy. Right?
Sometimes
I miss those stupid, unfunny jokes of his.
Yeah.
He was never funny.
He's probably
still waiting for you. Even now.
What happened to your face?
You said I looked good.
Without me, you're a real mess.
Yeah.
Without you,
I'm a complete mess.
So...
so please...
don't go.
Everything you touch turns to gold.
Why are you here
without any calling?
Give me back the five million.
What?
I'm not taking the lecturer position.
Huh? What is he saying?
I don't want to buy a job with money.
And honestly, I never even wanted
that lecturer position in the first place.
Give me my money back.
What is he talking about?
Huh?
Different nationalities. Different genders.
Different ages, backgrounds, even languages.
Emma and Ryan have nothing in common.
In a foreign country like Korea,
the only way they can communicate
is through broken Korean.
But there's one thing they do share.
Loneliness.
Which brings me to a question.
Is there a line in the book
you're especially fond of?
Pardon?
I know you cherish every line you wrote,
but if you had to pick just one?
I think our Night Walk viewers would love to know.
Ryan was worried by the shadow on Emma's face.
He asked, "Is something wrong?"
"The milk in front of our neighbor's door
never disappears.
So I rang the bell.
But no one answered.
They said it was a lonely death."
"A lonely death?"
"Yeah.
They said he died from being alone."
After a long silence, Emma spoke again.
"Isn't it terrifying?
That loneliness...
can actually be a reason someone dies."
Ryan wrapped his arms around Emma.
And he said,
- "That's why... - "That's why...
everyone needs someone."
Just like... I need you.
You're just reading it now?
Your writing
was really good.
Totally award-worthy.
Aren't you going to
say congrats?
Congratulations.
What about sorry?
I'm really sorry.
Not your hand.
Give me my book.
- Huh? - I said, hand it over.
I saved it just for you.
[Comfortable Silence]
[To my little Squirtle, Seo Jun Seo] That's my first autograph.
I got a ton of hate for it.
People said I was being arrogant for a rookie.
What?
Now that I think about it...
You're totally Emma Stone.
And you?
You're Ryan Gosling.
I'm hungry.
Let's get pork cutlets.
Sounds good.
I'll pay.
I've got money now.
What money?
I got the five million won back.
I'm not doing the lecturer job.
Really?
Then what are you gonna do?
Well, I'll look for it again.
Good call.
You and being a lecturer never matched anyway.
Still, I can always buy you pork cutlets and beer.
[Prenatal record]
Please take good care of Oscar.
I will.
Take care.
I'll call you sometimes.
Mom,
can I talk for a minute?
Don't be late.
Is your hand okay now?
Looks like a loser's scar.
Congratulations.
You won.
Still seeing this as a game?
Funny thing is,
being alone with you like this doesn't feel awkward at all.
So why did it have to be Do Hyun?
You came all this way just to ask that?
[Prenatal Record Book]
I had something to return.
It's nothing special.
A one-night mistake.
After I broke up with Do Hyun, I was lonely.
I was barely 20.
I got pregnant.
I was terrified.
But stupid Do Hyun believed my lie.
He was happy.
So I decided to have Daniel.
Maybe that's why.
I fooled myself into thinking
he could fill the emptiness I still had.
But Yun Ju,
Loneliness
doesn't excuse everything.
I was happy...
all this time.
Because of you.
You've learned how to say things like that now?
So...
you don't want to call me Dad anymore?
I should get going.
Take care with Jun Kyung too.
I will.
I think I'm really going to miss you.
Dad.
I should've treated you to something nicer.
What's better than this?
I'm just glad you seem okay.
I was really worried.
Usually, when people find out about something like that,
they get awkward
and stop calling. Right?
Oh, sorry.
I think I crossed a line.
No, no.
I'm grateful.
Thank you for checking in on me and caring.
By the way,
there's something about you I'm worried about too.
Can I ask?
Sure.
No boyfriend? No one you like?
On a precious day off like this,
you're stuck hanging out with me.
There was someone...
I liked.
"Was?"
So you broke up?
No.
He never even knew I liked him.
I liked him on my own,
and then he got a girlfriend.
Oh, come on.
If you had feelings for him,
you should've told him.
It's easy to like someone on your own.
But getting to know someone, really being with them...
that scared me.
I'm not that brave.
Right.
Misunderstandings, jealousy.
Fighting, making up.
When you're alone, emotions can be lazy.
With someone else, they have to work overtime.
But I feel like someone out there probably likes you.
Maybe he just hasn't found the courage to say it yet.
Well...
Want to try being brave this time?
Sis...
Does this really take courage?
Doing something you've never done before your whole life...
that counts as courage, doesn't it?
Have you ever tried a short wavy perm?
No, this is my first time.
I think it'll look great on you.
Okay, let's get started.
Okay.
Wow.
Why?
Is it weird?
No. You're just...
really beautiful.
I'm gonna be surprised every time I look at you.
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This okay?
Oh, you're really good at this.
The best assistant under the best mentor.
Nice line, too.
I'll grab a dishcloth.
Wow, it's coming from someone with experience.
So, how's the job hunt going?
Yeah, it's going well.
Are you sure?
Undergrad in astronomy,
master's in some "interdisciplinary" thing,
and now you're applying to the weather service.
You can't even take care of yourself,
and you want to predict the weather?
I'm trying to take care of myself now.
And I haven't asked you for money in forever.
Stop nagging me.
Did you forget? You still haven't paid me back.
Do we really have to do birthdays at home?
Why not go out?
Why are you suddenly doing all this stuff you never do?
If we go out, are you paying?
If we stay in, are you cooking?
Hey! We brought young radish kimchi!
Oh, welcome.
Good to see you. Where is the bathroom?
- I'll put this in the fridge. - Okay.
Wow, something smells good!
We're here.
Hello.
- Dad, welcome. - Yeah.
Hello.
Jun Kyung, your hair...
Why? Does it look weird?
It looks so good on you. You're gorgeous.
- Oh, hey. - Hello.
Hi, Ja Yeong.
Oh, Hello.
Hey, why'd you perm your hair like that?
- It was prettier before. - Don't do that.
Sorry, sorry.
Wait, did our place always have a table this big?
We bought it recently.
Thought we'd get some use out of it.
Good call.
And the frames, too.
What do you think?
Amazing.
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♪ Happy birthday to you ♪
♪ Dear Ja Yeong ♪ ♪ Dear ma'am ♪
♪ Happy birthday to you ♪
Wait.
Before I blow out the candles,
there's something I want to say.
Judging by that smile, it must be good news.
What is it?
Did you win the lottery?
Sadly, no.
Dad, are you getting married again?
- Really? - No.
I...
I was diagnosed with Alzheimer's.
They say it's progressing fast,
and the outlook isn't great.
So these days,
I'm doing everything I can. Treatment, training, all of it.
And Jin Ho...
he's worried I might get lost,
so he put up signs all around the campground.
I guess I'll have to live with this illness now.
I don't know when it'll happen, but...
One day, I might not remember any of you.
If I fail to recognize you, or say hurtful things,
please don't hate me.
I just wanted to apologize in advance...
and ask you that.
Thank you, Jun Kyung.
For giving me such a beautiful birthday.
Don't worry.
You'll probably be the last one I forget.
How could I ever forget the way
you looked when we first met?
So...
I'm going to make my wish now
and blow out the candles.
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You doing okay?
Why, what now?
Calling to pick a fight?
No, I'm calling to congratulate you.
You're an actual weather forecaster now.
But hey, should people really trust your forecasts?
Don't, then.
Just pay back the money you owe me.
As soon as I get paid, I'll pay you back first.
Please.
I'm busy. I'm hanging up.
- Hey. - What?
It's supposed to rain tomorrow.
Take an umbrella.
Okay.
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Dad,
are you doing okay?
Yeah. I'm good.
Ja Yeong is getting treatment at the hospital you recommended.
These days,
she actually finds her way better than I do.
How are you two?
Wedding prep going okay?
Yeah.
Yesterday, Do Hyun and I visited an adoption support center.
Oh, really?
Well done.
Yeah...
but honestly,
I'm still not sure.
Think it through before you decide.
Once you do, I know you two will do just fine.
Yeah, Dad.
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Someone said
happiness is quiet,
and unhappiness is loud.
In that sense, maybe happiness
is a lot like loneliness.
Different shapes,
different colors,
different sizes...
Each of us carries a different kind of loneliness.
But if you trace it back to where it begins,
love is
waiting at the end.
Because loneliness comes from wanting something
that hasn't been fulfilled yet,
something that hasn't quite reached you.
Seen that way,
loneliness doesn't feel so bad.
It just hasn't been filled yet.
At least it means
there's that much love
already inside my heart.
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