Our Destiny
01ㅣWe met again as if by fate
원장님
Seriya.
한세리
yes?
원장님
By any chance, are you… thinking of being adopted by another family?
한세리
Adoption… right?
원장님
Yes, there are people who want to adopt you.
한세리
Ah… just one day, please give me some time.
원장님
Okay, think about it slowly.
한세리
family…
At the tender age of four, Seri was separated from her family and raised in an orphanage. To her, family was a terrifying presence. She was treated as nothing more than an object, and the wounds of that experience still linger deep in her heart.
한세리
Director, can I take a walk in the park in front of here?
한세리
Adoption, as the director mentioned earlier… I’m going to think about it.
원장님
Yeah, but it's getting dark so you have to be home by 6?
한세리
yes.
Seri went to the park, listened to soothing music on her earphones, and lost herself in thought. Then she bumped into a little boy, who immediately burst into tears. Of course, Seri was at a loss.
A1
mom…!!
A2
Somin…! What should I do… My knee is scraped.
한세리
Excuse me... I'm sorry, I was just thinking and not looking ahead.
한세리
Hey kid, are you okay?
A1
Yeah... I think it's okay!
한세리
You're so brave and pretty.
A2
If you treat this wound well, it will heal quickly. It'll be okay, so go.
한세리
thank you.
A1
Mom, hug me!
A2
Okay, do you want Mom to buy you ice cream?
A1
Yeah, good!
The child quickly stopped crying, smiled brightly, and left, wrapped in her mother's arms. Seeing that, Seri was filled with the thought that family was necessary and made her happy, rather than the dreadful and unnecessary thought of family.
한세리
Director!
원장님
huh?
한세리
I… want to be adopted.
원장님
Huh? Really?
한세리
yes.
원장님
I thought Seri would object.
한세리
I bumped into a kid at the park, and he seemed really happy with his mom.
한세리
I too… wish I had a family so I could experience the happiness of family.
원장님
Yeah, they seem like really nice people.
원장님
You really want a daughter… So, should I tell you now?
한세리
yes.
엄마
excuse me…
원장님
Oh, you are here because of adoption, right?
엄마
yes yes!
원장님
Come in this way.
원장님
Seriya!
원장님
You were here? I thought you were in the living room.
한세리
Ah… yes, I came in because it was a bit noisy.
원장님
Here are some people who want to adopt you.
엄마
Hello, are you Seri?
한세리
Ah… hello.
원장님
Seri is a little shy.
엄마
It's okay, you just have to get used to it!
원장님
Then here is the signature…
After going through the complicated adoption process, she arrived home in her parents' car. The house, at first glance, was a truly grand and ornate mansion. Seri was astonished the moment she saw it, and her parents calmly suggested they go inside.
엄마
Seri's room is here.
엄마
I did this because I like simple and modern things… I don’t know if you’ll like it.
한세리
I like it, thank you.
엄마
Really? That's a relief... You must be tired because you haven't adjusted yet, so get some rest!
한세리
Yes, thank you.
엄마
Honey, honey!
엄마
Did you see that earlier? Seri smiled at me…!
아빠
Why are you making a fuss over something like that? Later on, all you'll see is a smiling face.
엄마
I see… But I’m still happy!
한세리
Me… Mom.
엄마
Huh? Why, what's the problem?
엄마
What don't you like? What's going on?
아빠
The fuss is…
한세리
Because school starts tomorrow…
엄마
Oh, really? I'm sorry... Mom's out of it.
한세리
are you okay.
엄마
Then, should I go out with Mom to buy new school supplies now?
한세리
But… is that okay?
엄마
Well then, what's not to like?
엄마
Let's go quickly, it'll be hard if we're late~
한세리
yes…!
While shopping with her mother, Seri became close and talked a lot. After shopping, she returned home, got ready for bed, and fell asleep. Her first night at home seemed peaceful, but Seri had a nightmare. That nightmare was a memory from the past.