Our Destiny
Complete. 05ㅣWe met again as if by fate
한세리
Mom, I'm going to school.
엄마
Yeah, have a nice trip.
한세리
Dad… what?
엄마
uh?
한세리
Dad, where are you?
엄마
Dad's at work, hurry up and go to school.
한세리
Ah… yes.
전정국
Seriya!
한세리
Are you here?
전정국
Yeah, but why is it low pressure again today?
전정국
Back then… was it because of that?
한세리
That's not it…
전정국
Then what is it?
한세리
It's just... I haven't seen my dad lately.
전정국
What does that mean?
한세리
When I first came here, my mom and dad seemed to have a really good relationship, right?
한세리
But lately, my dad comes home really late, and I wonder if he's been neglecting my mom a bit?
전정국
I'm so tired of it.
한세리
Boredom?
전정국
Yeah, it looks like your father is sick of your mother.
한세리
Could it even lead to divorce?
전정국
Hmm... what if it goes too far?
한세리
What if you get divorced?
전정국
Hey, you can overcome boredom.
전정국
They’re not lovers, they’re a married couple… so won’t it lead to divorce?
전정국
Plus, you're here too.
한세리
Is that so…?
전정국
So don't worry, I'm always crying.
한세리
Okay~
한세리
Huh? Dad!
한세리
You came home early today?
아빠
Oh, yeah, Seriya.
아빠
Did you have a good time at school?
한세리
yes
한세리
Oh, by any chance… do you have something to do right now?
아빠
No, I have nothing to do.
한세리
Then talk to me for a moment, it's something Mom shouldn't hear.
아빠
Well... yeah.
아빠
What are you talking about that made you come all the way to my room…
아빠
Let's hear why mom shouldn't listen.
한세리
Dad, how are you these days?
아빠
What kind of question is that?
한세리
Dad… I think you’re getting bored with Mom these days.
아빠
…
한세리
Right?
아빠
Come to think of it… that seems to be the case.
한세리
Mom… Are you tired?
아빠
I have nothing to say.
한세리
When you were dating… did you ever get bored?
아빠
We came here a lot, and we fought a lot.
한세리
So, how did you overcome it…?
아빠
Just, when I get bored, I get sick of it and want to break up and meet another woman…
아빠
When the other person broke up with me, I absolutely didn't want to break up with them, and I felt like I had to be with this woman... Only then.
아빠
Oh, isn't that selfish?
한세리
Between Mom and Dad, who gets bored more often and more seriously?
아빠
I came a lot more often, your mom was bored… she hardly ever came.
한세리
So, Mom… likes Dad a lot more?
아빠
That's... what it is.
한세리
Okay, I understand.
Seri had experienced many bouts of boredom during her relationship, and when she heard she'd overcome them all, she thought this time would be easy. But Seri was wrong. Her father had crossed a line that shouldn't have been crossed, and her mother found out.
엄마
Seri, if Mom and Dad get a divorce… will you come to Mom?
한세리
Mom and Dad… Are you getting a divorce?
엄마
No, that's not it... just if, if we get divorced.
한세리
Lying, divorce… right?
엄마
Yeah… that’s how it turned out…
한세리
Why on earth? Just because you're bored?
엄마
Your father crossed a line that shouldn't be crossed...
한세리
I'm going to go get some fresh air for a bit.
Seri headed to the park to clear her mind, and happened to run into Jungkook, who was exercising there. The moment she saw him, Seri burst into tears. Jungkook, momentarily flustered, then went to a bench to calm her down.
전정국
Have you calmed down a bit?
한세리
Yeah... thank you.
전정국
What's going on this time?
한세리
In the end… Mom and Dad got divorced.
전정국
What? Why, because of boredom?
한세리
My dad… crossed a line that shouldn’t be crossed.
전정국
So, then… you…?
한세리
My mom asked me if I would come to her if I got a divorce…
한세리
I thought I would be happy when I met my mom and dad…
한세리
Why, why are you only doing this to me…?
한세리
I'm finally starting to feel happy...
한세리
Just when I'm about to be happy, unhappiness strikes again, and why on earth... is this only happening to me?
한세리
What on earth did I do wrong…!!
Jungkook hugged Seri, who was crying silently, and patted her back. Seri wept bitterly in Jungkook's arms, and Jungkook's heart ached as he watched her.
전정국
Are you feeling a little better now?
한세리
Yeah… thank you.
전정국
Go home quickly and talk to your parents.
전정국
Once you decide what to do, contact me right away.
한세리
Yeah… I understand.
전정국
And, don't cry.
한세리
uh?
전정국
It's nothing... Go quickly.
Eventually, Seri's parents divorced, and since the house was registered in her father's name, Seri ended up living with her mother somewhere else. For about a week after the divorce and Seri and her mother moved in together, the atmosphere at home became gloomy, and the only sound was the sound of crying every day.
한세리
mom…
엄마
uh…?
한세리
It's the weekend today... and Mom is feeling depressed, so should we go on a date?
엄마
Uh... Is that so? Mom hasn't been paying much attention to Seri lately... I'm sorry.
한세리
It's okay, Mom, it's hard for you too... I know you're trying your best.
엄마
Well then… should we go downtown with Mom for a bit and do some shopping?
한세리
great.
Seri and her mother felt like completely different people, their gloom completely gone, as they happily shopped and played. Days passed like that, and Seri began to suspect that Jeong-guk, who had been so nice to her until then, might still be romantically interested in her.
전정국
Seriya! Do you want to eat this?
전정국
You've loved this since you were little~
한세리
Huh? Oh… no, it’s okay.
전정국
Huh? I bought it for you... You're not going to eat it?
한세리
Ah… thank you.
전정국
Yeah, enjoy your meal!
Feeling burdened by Jeongguk's attention, Seri called him aside and asked to speak. Jeongguk, mistakenly expecting it, agreed. Seri's heart ached as she watched him, but it was an inevitable choice. Jeongguk seemed to be just like everyone else.
전정국
Why did you call?
한세리
Let me just... get straight to the point.
한세리
Do you like me?
전정국
uh?
한세리
Me… Do you like me?
전정국
Yeah, I like it.
한세리
…
전정국
Why? If I confess here, will you accept me?
한세리
I'm sorry... but it's burdensome for you to do this.
전정국
uh…?
한세리
It's burdensome to like me, and it's burdensome to see the attention you pour on me.
한세리
We've been so close since a long time ago, and we were still close until yesterday... I'm sorry for suddenly saying this.
한세리
But, this is my true heart.
전정국
Really…?
한세리
huh.
전정국
I'm sorry... for being a burden.
한세리
Rather, I feel sorry… Let’s remain strangers from now on.
전정국
What? Did I… Did I mishear?
한세리
No, I heard you right.
전정국
Mom, there’s no need to stay on the fence…!
전정국
I really won't burden you, okay?
전정국
Just… just be friends, just say it’s a joke, please…
한세리
sorry…
전정국
…
Seri left Jeongguk's side with a final apology. Jeongguk just stood there, continuing to cry. Seri almost burst into tears at the sight, but tried to ignore it and went home.
After that, Seri transferred schools, and Jeongguk and Seri were never able to meet again.