Dizzying and dangerous

Episode 8: Dinner for Two

한주희

Hmm... What should I wear? I have nothing to wear.

While I was picking out clothes for my dinner date with Taehyung tonight, the house was full of clothes, but there were none I could wear.

한주희

What should I do if I have nothing to wear?

I look at the luxurious shopping bag in one corner.

I met Ji-eun yesterday and talked to Tae-hyung while shopping at the department store.

이지은

What, are you crazy?!

이지은

We're having dinner together tomorrow... and just the two of us?

한주희

Yeah, let's have dinner together tomorrow and settle our debt there.

Unlike the serious author, Joo-hee is slightly innocent.

이지은

Why are you paying off your debt? Is that guy a loan shark?

한주희

No, that's not it. He's the one who helped me.

이지은

… …Why did the girl I’m seeing for the last time tomorrow call me?

한주희

Ah- I didn't think of that.

Joohee lightly hits her head and laughs.

이지은

Tsk- what should I do with you..

Ji-eun looks at the bright Joo-hee with worried eyes, saying that her future is bleak.

이지은

If you're going to go, get dressed from head to toe.

한주희

Hey, I'm eating dinner. Do you really have to do that?

이지은

Oh my! There's a saying that fashion is a woman's weapon.

한주희

There is a saying.

이지은

Don't say anything else and just trust this girl.

한주희

But I'm not wearing that.

My head was nodding, but my eyes were already on the shopping bag.

I kept choosing clothes and as the time of the appointment approached, I ended up wearing the clothes Ji-eun had bought me.

한주희

Should I just wear something different now?

As she was thinking about going into another house and wearing something different, a car stopped in front of Joohee and the window opened, and Taehyung's voice was heard.

김태형

Joohee!

한주희

Taehyung…?

김태형

Are you getting on quickly?

한주희

yes.

I got into the car, but after saying hello, it became quiet inside.

김태형

What would you like to eat, Joohee?

한주희

Well, I haven't really thought about it...

Actually, I was so busy choosing clothes all day today that I couldn't even think about what to eat for dinner.

한주희

I eat whatever I want. Taehyung, eat whatever you want.

김태형

Well then, I know it's okay there, do you want to go there?

한주희

Yes, let's go.

I arrived at a fancy restaurant and was shocked to see that a salad cost 30,000 won on the menu.

김태형

Did you choose Joohee?

한주희

Yes...! What should I eat?

Even though I looked through the menu, everything seemed expensive, so I ordered a cheap salad.

김태형

Aren't you hungry?

한주희

I'm on a diet these days.

After ordering, we talk.

김태형

I didn't notice it in the car, but Joohee looks so pretty today. Haha

Joohee's ears turn red and she feels embarrassed.

한주희

Yeah. I just wore whatever I had at home.

It's a pure white lie.

김태형

Yes. Joohee looks especially pretty today. Haha.

As Taehyung praises her, she starts to get more and more drawn into Taehyung's pace.

한주희

Can I use the bathroom?

I saw Taehyung's face here and felt like I was being stabbed, so I decided to go to the bathroom to calm down.

When I get to the bathroom, I turn on the water and wash my face.

한주희

Sigh... Come to your senses, Yeo Ju-hee. That person is someone you won't see again until today.

Hit both cheeks to wake them up.

한주희

Don't fall for it! Ji-eun and Seul-gi told you not to get involved.

김태형

You're here. The food came out quickly. I was already eating.

한주희

yes..

김태형

You washed your face. Your face is wet.

Taehyung gets up and walks towards Joohee, takes out a handkerchief from his sleeve pocket and tries to wipe her, but Joohee unconsciously hits Taehyung's hand.

widely!_

김태형

Joohee…

Taehyung is embarrassed, and Joohee is also embarrassed.

한주희

Sorry, I'll clean it up.

김태형

Ah... yes...

After dinner, Taehyung goes down first and says he'll wait in the car, and Joohee tries to pay.

"The man who came with me paid the bill."

한주희

'Ah… Taehyung…'

I came down and got into the car and there was just an awkward atmosphere.

김태형

I'm sorry about earlier. I almost touched Joohee's face without realizing it...

김태형

If I offended you, I apologize.

한주희

No. I'm sorry for embarrassing you earlier, Taehyung.

They laugh because the situation where they are apologizing to each other is funny to them.

한주희

Phew!.. Hahahahahahahahaha!!

김태형

Hahahahahahahahaha

김태형

Then, shall we consider that we both received an apology?

한주희

Yes. Hahahahaha

김태형

It's a shame to go in like this, so should we go for a drive?

한주희

Yes, okay.

In fact, Joohee was also secretly sad that we had to part ways after just eating.

The place we arrived at was sparsely populated but had a beautiful night view.

한주희

Wow - it's pretty.

김태형

Right. This is a secret place that only I know about.

김태형

Can you show me that secret place?

김태형

It's okay. Joohee is special.

한주희

yes…?

한주희

'You just told me I was special.'

김태형

Look over there. Joohee, you're pretty over there. Haha.

Joohee suddenly thinks that maybe this man isn't dangerous to her.

한주희

Hey there.

As Taehyung tried to blow the whistle, a thunderous sound (?) came from Joohee's stomach.

Gulp!!_

I'm really hungry because I only ate salad earlier.

김태형

Joohee, what did you say just now…

Joohee's shame grows and she makes excuses, saying she misheard.

Gulp!!_

한주희

ha…

I don't have the strength to make excuses anymore.

김태형

Hahahahahaha

한주희

Don't laugh.

김태형

Joohee, do you want to go to my house?

김태형

Please wait a moment. I'll make it for you right away.

한주희

Yes.. take your time.

한주희

I'm sorry for bothering you. You've already eaten.

I feel sorry for Taehyung who is making snacks for himself.

김태형

Tseup- I'm fine.

김태형

If you look closely, half of the conversations you and I have are about saying, "I'm sorry."

한주희

Really? I don't know.

I think back to the past and wonder if that was me.

김태형

From now on, saying "I'm sorry" is prohibited.

한주희

Yes…? What is that?

Joohee is taken aback for a moment, but Taehyung laughs and tells her that it's all done and tells her to try it.

한주희

Mmm - it's delicious.

김태형

There's a lot, so eat a lot. But why did you only eat salad when you ordered more at the restaurant earlier?

한주희

That's too expensive.

Joohee covers her mouth as she speaks so naturally.

김태형

It's really expensive.

Tae-Hung nods his head in agreement.

한주희

No, that's not it.. because I'm on a diet.

김태형

Ah- I see. Haha

한주희

……

한주희

Taehyung did the math, you said.

김태형

yes.

한주희

Why, did you calculate it? I said I'd buy it for you.

김태형

I just wanted to buy it for Joohee.

한주희

(///)

한주희

I'll go now.

김태형

You can go alone. I'll take you there.

한주희

It's okay. You can just take a taxi.

He tells her that he can't afford to lose money, so he should just take a taxi. Taehyung then grabs Joohee, who is trying to leave.

한주희

yes?

김태형

But what did you say earlier?

"I think about it when I look at the night view I saved," he says. "Ah! That's it."

한주희

Last time I saw Taehyung, I said he was a warm person.

김태형

Yes, that's right. At that time, I was comforted by what Joohee said.

한주희

But at that time, I said empty words to comfort Taehyung.

김태형

……

When Joohee says it's empty words, Taehyung flinches and looks a little hurt.

한주희

But I just realized today that Taehyung is a really warm person.

한주희

So Taehyung, you'll definitely meet a good person. I had fun today. See you next time. Haha.

As I greet him with a smile and try to grab the doorknob, Taehyung closes the door.

한주희

Taehyung…

I look at Taehyung in confusion.

"Ms. Joohee, I'd like to sleep here today."