Lovers Under the Moon - When the azalea flowers fall
cold spell in spring
류영주
Teacher Kim, the chart is out.
김현주
Leave it there. I'll see you later.
류영주
Well... I don't have much time, so why don't you take a look now?
김현주
Don't worry about me and just focus on your work, Mr. Ryu Young-joo.
류영주
If you don't read the charts, I can't do my job. Read them quickly.
김현주
Is that the level? Just try to prove it isn't true. I won't let it go.
Patient Name: Jindallae Detailed Information: Born in 1967, 72 years old. Currently out of school.
김현주
Grandma? Why did you drop out?
류영주
He suddenly collapsed two years ago. The cause was brain cancer, and an EEG test revealed that he was constantly dreaming.
김현주
Dream... you!
류영주
Bingo. There's a reason I brought this to you.
김현주
Absolutely not. I've told you over and over again that it's dangerous. It's still not perfect for actual treatment!
류영주
Do you still love me?
김현주
What...? Why is that suddenly coming up...?
류영주
Back then, you said you would do whatever I wanted.
김현주
That's right... That's why I did what you said. To become a doctor who listens to patients' voices.
류영주
Isn't that what I meant? It's disappointing that a doctor who claims to listen to his patients is more concerned about their fear than their willingness to treat them.
김현주
Phew... I'm sorry if I disappointed you. But I can't compromise on this one. If I use that device...
류영주
Yes. The user's mind can become trapped in the patient's mind, or the patient's mind can disappear.
김현주
And the probability of an accident is approaching 56.5%. This is a crazy gamble. Is that old lady going to do it today or tomorrow? If not, give her some time. Absolutely not until the device stabilizes.
류영주
As I said before, that old lady has cancer. Brain cancer.
류영주
If I proceed with the surgery, my mind might be destroyed. I need to wake it up first, and it seems no other method will work. The only way is through the device you created...
김현주
Um... I said... Damn it. There are no choices...
류영주
No. What should I do?
김현주
Yes. But... the device can't be used alone. At least two people are required to perform any examination or treatment.
김현주
Since I'm the developer and know the most about the device, it's only natural that I use it. What about the other one? Did you look it up?
류영주
I'll go.
김현주
what...?
류영주
I will enter the spirit of Grandma Jindallae together with you.
김현주
no...
류영주
Why? Are you worried about me?
김현주
I asked you earlier if you still love me? The answer is yes. I still love you. I regret breaking up with you, too. So, no. I can't put someone I love in danger of death.
류영주
It's touching. You're more romantic than I thought, aren't you? Hyun-joo, but I'm going. I can't stand seeing you die with a third party.
류영주
So you'll go with me. You promised me, right? You'll do whatever I want. Even if we die, you'll die with me. Even if we live, you'll live with me, okay?
김현주
Hmm...when is the appointment date?
류영주
Tomorrow. I'll be out early in the morning to pick you up, so have your gear ready and waiting by 7 AM.
김현주
Yeah... I couldn't sleep with my legs stretched out today...
Early the next morning, the two visit a mansion on the outskirts of Gyeonggi Province. It is Grandma Jindallae's house.
김현주
Wow... This is no joke. I wonder how much it'll cost...
류영주
Why don't you ask the real estate agent about that? There's no time. Let's get in quickly.
김현주
Yeah, we have to hurry.
They knock on the door of the mansion. A woman dressed in simple attire, far removed from the opulent abode, greets them.
황지윤
Welcome. I've been waiting for you.
류영주
Hello. This is Dr. Kim Hyun-joo, whom I mentioned last time. She's a specialist psychiatrist. Ms. Hyun-joo, this is Ms. Hwang Ji-yoon, the daughter of Grandma Jin Dal-rae.
김현주
Hello. My name is Kim Hyun-joo.
황지윤
Yes, please. Please come in.
Jiyoon leads the two to a corner room on the second floor of the mansion.
황지윤
Here it is. My mom's bedroom...
류영주
Shall we go in?
김현주
Is it okay to come in now?
황지윤
Yes! As much as you want.
김현주
Hello, sir. My name is Kim Hyun-joo.
Hyun-ju checks several conditions of Dal-lae.
김현주
He doesn't react at all to external stimuli... he's in a complete coma.
황지윤
Teacher... My mom... Will she be able to wake up...? She has cancer.
Tears well up in Jiyoon's eyes.
류영주
Your mother is old, and the growth rate of this cancer is much slower than that of other cancers. Don't worry, there's still time.
김현주
Yes... First of all... Mr. Youngju, please give me your bag.
Young-ju hands Hyun-ju a bag. Hyun-ju takes out her equipment and places it on the table.
황지윤
What is this?
김현주
This is a device to be used for treating your mother.
황지윤
How is this used....
김현주
Using this device, we will enter into your mother's mind.
황지윤
yes...?
김현주
Through this device, we will penetrate your mother's mind and begin treatment. We will enter her dreams, meet with her, and assess her condition.
김현주
Since this is a patient who does not respond to external stimuli, we induce them to wake up from their dreams from within.
황지윤
Is this safe? I don't quite understand what you're saying...
김현주
To be honest... it's still unfinished.
김현주
The device's system is unstable, so the success rate is 50/50. If it fails...
황지윤
If it fails...?
류영주
Either our minds will be trapped in our mother's mind, or our mother's mind will be erased.
황지윤
That's... what...
류영주
Because of these risks, we will also be writing a body waiver for treatment. Don't worry...
김현주
Even if we lose consciousness, we will save Mother. Now, Jiyoon, you must make the decision.
황지윤
Just...sleep...time...a little...
류영주
Please make a decision within this week. Even if the cancer is growing slowly, delaying treatment can be dangerous.
김현주
Once you decide... please contact me...
After saying goodbye to Jiyoon, who was shedding tears and collapsing, the two left the mansion.
- End of "Cold Spring" -