Dizzying and dangerous

Episode 5: Provocation

The next day, I woke up in bed half-asleep, rubbing my eyes as I opened them. The room was shabby, the furniture was shabby, and Joo-hee's clothes were all too familiar.

한주희

No way... am I blacking out right now?

I hold my head with both hands and think about yesterday's events one by one.

한주희

So after having a drink with Taehyung…

After Taehyung wrapped his arms around Joohee's neck yesterday, Joohee instinctively pulled back as Taehyung's face got closer, and their close faces gradually grew further apart.

김태형

………

한주희

Oh, I'm so angry today, fruit wine won't do. I guess I'll have some whiskey too.

Joohee calls the bartender and orders whiskey.

김태형

Are you okay?

한주희

Yes, what is it?

"It's okay if we're talking about how we almost kissed just now. Mistakes happen," he says with a joking laugh.

한주희

Hahahahahaha.

김태형

he

Taehyung looks at Joohee who is smiling awkwardly and giggles cutely.

김태형

No, it's whiskey. Whiskey is stronger than you think, Joohee.

한주희

Ah... whiskey...

Joohee's ears turn red and she feels embarrassed, but she smiles as if nothing happened and says.

한주희

It's okay. Today is a day to get drunk. Haha

한주희

"On a day when you can get drunk, how can you black out with just one glass of whiskey? And you're laughing?!

Back in the present, Joo-hee takes some time to reflect on herself after cursing herself for drinking whiskey yesterday.

한주희

Han Joo-hee, you're really crazy. What on earth did you do to Tae-hyung...!!

While I was blaming myself, I heard a knock on the door and picked up some clothes from the floor and put them on.

한주희

Yes, please come in.

As the door opens, Taehyung walks in, smiling and welcoming Joohee.

김태형

You woke up.

한주희

Yes, but where is this place?

김태형

This is my house. Joohee was drunk yesterday and didn't tell me her home address. I had no choice but to bring her to my house. Is that okay?

한주희

… Yes, it’s okay.

Where can I tell if it's okay or not? I'm already indebted to Taehyung...

한주희

Didn't I have an accident yesterday?

Joohee carefully checks to see if she is at fault.

김태형

I had an accident. It was a huge one. Haha

Joohee was surprised and shouted, “Really?!” and asked Taehyung back.

김태형

Yes, do you know how much I suffered yesterday because of Joohee's accident? My body suffered a lot, especially. Joohee, please take responsibility.

한주희

"Han Joo-hee, you're really crazy. Even if you were drunk last night, how could you do that to Tae-hyung?"

[Han Ju-hee's soul has left home.]

한주희

Sigh... I'm sorry. I'll take responsibility. What should I do?

Joohee seems to agree with Taehyung's words and gives up, saying she will take responsibility.

김태형

First, let's get rid of our hangover.

Joohee is momentarily taken aback by Taehyung's cheerfulness, then heads to the kitchen.

While eating, Joohee looks at Taehyung's expression and says something as if she has decided something.

한주희

Taehyung, how can I take responsibility?

김태형

Well, it's too big of a job for Joohee to handle...

Taehyung, who was eating, puts down his spoon and makes a serious face, and Joohee also becomes serious.

한주희

How big is it?

김태형

Well... about 860,000 won...

한주희

yes…?

He shouts, “I’ve never seen people like that, but surprisingly, that’s a serious joke!”

김태형

lol

After laughing for a while, I ask Taehyung why it's 860,000 won.

김태형

Yesterday, Joohee broke some glass at a bar, and when she came out, she also tore up a promotional doll in front of the bar.

김태형

Because of that, I had a hard time physically apologizing for each and every one.

한주희

Ah... that happened...

한주희

So my clothes in the room were torn to pieces?

김태형

When I laid her down on the bed, Joohee took it off herself.

한주희

I'm sorry. I will definitely repay the debt you owe me.

김태형

Still, it was fun thanks to Joohee.

Taehyung looks at Joohee and smiles. Then Joohee's phone rings.

[Oppa♥]

When he confirms that the person on the other end of the phone is Chanwoo, the moment he is about to press the reject call button, Taehyung stands up, takes Joohee's phone away, and presses reject call.

한주희

What the hell are you doing now?!

I ask Taehyung in a small voice what he is doing.

김태형

What the hell did you do? I need revenge. Haha

Taehyung smiles and answers quietly.

Before she could even ask what he meant, Taehyung cupped Joohee's cheek and his lips were on hers, and a strange noise flowed between them. Five minutes passed, and Taehyung pressed the end call button and the two distanced themselves.

한주희

… Revenge? What do you mean?

김태형

Don't you remember? I told you yesterday.

김태형

"You want revenge on that person. Then use me."

한주희

But... will this work?

김태형

Of course there is.

Taehyung shows Joohee's phone that he was holding in his hand and shows Chanwoo that he is starting to get calls.

김태형

If you keep your phone on, you'll get a call, so turn it off for a few hours.

한주희

yes..

김태형

I'll give it to you when you've finished eating.

한주희

No, I can go by myself.

He waved his hand to show his intention to refuse.

김태형

Smirk_) I will reject your rejection. Haha

Joohee ended up coming in Taehyung's car.

한주희

I feel like I'm always indebted to Taehyung.

김태형

Well, I don't know.

한주희

Hey, don't lie. You comforted me yesterday, bought me drinks, let me stay overnight, made me breakfast... and then drove me home.

Joohee remembers each and every thing she owes Taehyung.

한주희

I feel so sorry and grateful for the help I received from Taehyung.

김태형

Don't think about paying it back. I'm with Joohee, and I feel comfortable without even realizing it. Haha.

한주희

Huh? Me too. I feel comfortable being with Taehyung too. It's like we've known each other for a long time?

김태형

I'm glad that Joohee is comfortable.

Upon arriving home, Taehyung and Joohee get out of the car.

한주희

Thank you. Taehyung, I was comforted.

김태형

I too am comforted by Joohee. Take care on your way home.

한주희

Taehyung, please be careful when you go in.

As we say our goodbyes, a familiar voice comes from somewhere.

이찬우

Han Joo-hee!!

Chanwoo approaches Joohee, grabs her wrist with an angry expression on his face, and yells.

이찬우

What have you been doing up until now? Do you know how worried I was? What about your phone? Why did you turn it off?!

Contrary to his worried tone, he grips Joohee's wrist with increasing force.

한주희

Ugh..

When Joohee starts to feel pain, Taehyung approaches Chanwoo and Joohee and grabs Chanwoo's wrist.

"Senior, when I say something nice, let go of that hand. Can't you see that Joohee is in pain?"

이찬우

Kim Taehyung…? You were with him until now?

Chanwoo looks at Taehyung and Joohee alternately.

이찬우

So, when you were on the phone earlier, was that the kissing sound you made with him?

Joohee shakes Chanwoo's hand off and runs her hand through her hair.

한주희

ha………

이찬우

Are you sighing in this situation right now?! Hey, Han Joo-hee, am I the one who needs to sigh?! Am I the most absurd person in this situation right now?!

Rather, he shouts that the person who won't get angry is me.

이찬우

Wake up, Han Joo-hee, your boyfriend isn't him, it's me?! It's the perfect match for the perfect match.

이찬우

He was famous in high school for switching girls!!

Chanwoo points at Taehyung and curses.

김태형

(Small) Huh… Let me introduce myself…

Taehyung laughs in disbelief.

이찬우

Do it wisely so you don't regret it later.

한주희

Keep your mouth shut.

이찬우

Embarrassed) What…?

한주희

Shut your mouth, you piece of trash!!

한주희

Taehyung was the one who changed girls in high school..?

이찬우

Nod_) Yeah, that's right, she's a really bright girl.

한주희

Isn't that your introduction?

이찬우

what?

한주희

There's a rumor that you're cheating on your girlfriend, isn't that you?

한주희

And who cares who he kisses? You've kissed other women, too.

Hearing Joo-hee's words, Chan-woo stiffens and approaches Joo-hee.

이찬우

What does that mean..?

한주희

What are you talking about? I saw you yesterday. You and another woman.

Chanwoo kneels down and speaks while rubbing his face.

이찬우

Joohee, I'll explain everything.

한주희

… You don’t have to tell me. I’m not that curious.

이찬우

what…?

Joohee approaches Taehyung and links arms with him.

한주희

Can you get out of here? I have a date.

Taehyung and Joohee look at each other.

이찬우

Han Joo-hee, are you crazy?!

한주희

……

김태형

So, you're not crazy, senior? A person who isn't crazy was in the studio with another woman.

이찬우

that…

한주희

Don't bother with Taehyung and just go home. I don't have time for a date.

김태형

Yes, Joohee. Haha

Joohee enters the house with Taehyung's arm linked.