Remember

EP. 2

Upon arriving in Gyeongseong, Gyeom, Yeon, and Bun-i immediately departed for Shanghai with the help of independence activists they met in Gyeongseong.

Japanese police tried to find the children, but it was not easy to find them because they had already left the Korean Empire.

Kyeom-i and Yeon-i followed the people they were traveling with, knowing they were independence activists, but they did not reveal their identities to Bun-i. They were afraid that if Bun-i found out, they would be in danger and the independence movement would be in trouble.

Gyeom-i and Yeon-i had to leave Shanghai again after receiving a proposal, but they couldn't take Bun-i with them.

연이

Bunya, I have to leave this place, but I don't think you can come with me....

분이

Yes?! Why?? Why aren't you taking me with you when the baby is leaving??

연이

Bunya, you are no longer my servant, you have become the true friend we so desperately wanted to be....

분이

How can I be your friend;;; I can't;;;;

연이

This is the moment we've been waiting for so long, how can we avoid it?

Yeon-i smiled, but Bun-i looked embarrassed.

The two were born at the same age, but Yeon-i was born into a noble family... Bun-i had lived as a servant in Yeon-i's family for generations, and Bun-i, like her parents, naturally planned to serve Yeon-i for the rest of her life.

Of course, with Yeon-i's help, I was able to study what I wanted to do, and we always shared delicious food like sisters, but to become real friends... Buni was embarrassed by this situation.

연이

Your father has set aside a lot of money for you. How about you use that money to go to school here and study what you want to study?

분이

Yes?!! School?!!

Bun-i's lifelong dream was to go to school. Due to his social status, he couldn't, but after Yeon-i taught him how to read and write, he no longer felt any regrets about studying. However, now that he could go to school, the dream of school, which had been pushed to the back of his mind, blossomed again.

연이

(Smiling at Boon-i's expression) It's difficult to return to the Korean Empire right now, but you will be able to someday. Until then, Boon-i, you stay here and study. I'll definitely come back for you.

분이

Ah... I have to follow the baby...

연이

You haven't been there yet... Next time I come, I'll ask you what you learned~ Until then, you should have accumulated more knowledge than me.

분이

...... Yes.... Baby..... Thank you......

Bun-i shed tears of gratitude and regret at parting with Yeon-i.

5 years later.....

In the village where Yeon-i lived, a man and a woman were looking at Yeon-i's house, which had burned down from afar.

At the entrance to the village, the persimmon tree Yeon-i had been trying to climb was still showing off its delicious fruit, as if welcoming them, and the village was still quiet.

양

Hyoya~ Is this where you lived when you were young??

The man spoke excitedly.

효

Shh!! Be quiet;;;; What are you going to do if someone hears you!!;;

At that moment, someone passed by them and the two pretended not to notice and continued on their way...

분이 어머니

Hey...hey??

I tried to pass by pretending not to know, but I turned around at the sound of a familiar voice.

효

........who is this mother???

Their eyes turned red, but their mother urgently led them away.

분이 어머니

(Whispering and looking around) Baby... Please follow me for now.

분이 어머니

It will be safe here....... How long has it been since you've been here, baby.....sob...... You've grown up like this....... How could the Great Gamma and Madam close their eyes without seeing this.......

효

I'm grateful that your mother is so healthy...

The two shed tears at their long-awaited reunion, but Hyo didn't have much time.

효

Mrs. Bun... By any chance... Do you know where my parents are??

분이 어머니

Oh my gosh... I'm so sorry...

The mother shed tears and took the two of them somewhere.

The two followed their mother and climbed the winding, rugged mountain for a long time.

As we climbed the mountain, we came to a sunny spot, where there were two graves side by side without tombstones.

분이 어머니

I feel sorry for having to hide them like this without a proper tombstone because I had to avoid the eyes of the Japanese police........sob...... After all the great lords did to us...... I'm sorry, baby.....

효

(Patting the grave) ...... No....... Thank you...... I think I can stretch out my legs and sleep well today....... So......sob......... Thank you.......

Hyo paid his respects after cleaning up his parents' graves.

효

Mom... We didn't meet today... Do you understand what I'm saying?

분이 어머니

.......Yes..... Yes, of course......

효

Before I part ways with you, all I can say is that you are doing very well...

분이 어머니

Booni!!! Booni is with Aegissi!! Thank goodness, oh my........ Thank goodness!!

Upon hearing news of her daughter after several years, Boon's mother shed hot tears.

Hyo's heart ached at the sight.

양

........It's time to go back now.....

효

Dear Mom... Take care of your health~

The tearful man turned his back on his mother and the two of them hurried on.

After walking for a while, Hyo opened his mouth.

효

Yang-ah... You remember the way well, so be sure to bring your brother here later... I will never come back... until I see the independence of my country... Can you promise me...?

양

......Yeah......I promise.......

The two arrived in Gyeongseong and cautiously entered a building.

곤

You two must have had a hard time coming this far~ You must have had a hard time coming this far with Yeon.

곤

Yeon-ah~ Did you have a good time seeing your father and mother?

When I saw Gon warmly welcoming Hyo, I burst into tears that I had been holding back.

효

Oppa......sob......sob....... Luckily, my mother..... made a grave for my parents....... I wonder if someone abandoned my parents' bodies....... What if a wild animal took them..... I was so worried......sob.....

분이

?!! Baby...... Did you meet your mom???

효

Yeah...... I hope you're well...... I'm sorry, Bun-ah...... You must miss your mom so much...... Sob.....

The boy shed tears upon hearing the news about his mother.

분이

No..... No.... Yeon-ah...... Thank you...... for telling me the news about your mother..... sigh.....

곤

Oh my...... Our two princesses' tear ducts have burst;;

분이

I'm glad I got news from Mom before I left...

Bun-i finished her studies while in Shanghai, and when she heard that Japan was hiring nurses, she decided to go there today.

효

Bun-ah... Stay healthy~ Let's meet again soon

Hyo tried to smile, but her eyes were filled with tears, and Bun-i was also filled with tears.

After my friend of 20 years left, someone came down from the second floor of the house, which had become quiet.

건

It's not safe here either, so let's move.

After night fell and the streets became quiet, they moved cautiously.

As I entered the building along the road, other people were waiting.

백

Hyoh?! How long has it been?!

감

Everyone worked hard to get here~

리

Has it been about 3 years since we last met??

건

Thank you all for coming this far to answer my call. Let me introduce myself again. I am Gun, the head of the Independence Movement Youth Association.

There were four more men in the building, and this was their second meeting since their first meeting in Shanghai three years ago... They only knew each other's nicknames, not what each other did or what their real names were. That's the youth group's rule.

They all have assigned roles, but only the leader knows when, where, and what they will do.

건

It's a joyous day for us to be able to gather together without any trouble. For our own day, let's first relieve the fatigue from the long journey. We'll deliver the schedule for our next meeting to the agreed upon location.

백

Hey, Captain~ We haven't seen each other in such a long time, should we just part ways?? It's a shame, how about having a meal together?? Even if we meet again, who among us might miss out, haha

양

Oh! Good idea!! I agree!! Hahaha

Baek and Yang, who were the same age, spoke like a god, and the other members looked at Gun, not knowing what to do.

건

Ah... I didn't think about this part... What should I do? I'm not prepared...

백

Is there anyone here who can cook?? Hyoya! Do you know how to cook??

Hyo was taken aback by Baek's sudden call and answered.

효

Uh... there isn't any;;

At that moment, the sound that had been quietly in the corner raised its hand.

음

If it's simple, I...

백

Oh!!! Anything is fine!!

건

Ah..... those guys??

As the meeting grew noisy, Gun was embarrassed and tried to stop everyone, but Gon grabbed Gun's shoulder and said

곤

I think it's not a bad idea to make memories like this.

감

Okay~ Geon-ah~ It's been 3 years since we've all gathered together, so let's have a meal~

At his friend Gam's words, Geon couldn't help but laugh.

While Eum cooked, the others helped prepare the rice, prepared the ingredients, and prepared the meal. Everyone enjoyed preparing the meal, making it seem like it was their second meeting.

음

I don't have anything prepared, but... enjoy your meal...

백

Wow, there's nothing prepared! Wow..... What is all this;;

감

Eum is really good at cooking.....

Eum is 18 years old this year, and everyone was surprised when a nice meal was quickly prepared with just a few vegetables and a few pieces of meat.

They enjoyed an ordinary day, smiling brightly and enjoying delicious food, without anyone knowing that they were young people preparing for the independence movement.

The next day, Gon and Hyo were walking down the streets of Gyeongseong.

곤

Hyoya, if you go around that building, you'll find your favorite pastry shop. Since we're nearby, let's buy some and go back.

효

The snack I liked?? Was there something like that??

곤

There's that Western snack that you always ask me to buy for you whenever you come to Gyeongseong, right?

Gon's words brought back memories that Hyo had forgotten.

On a day when the autumn breeze was blowing... Gyeom and Yeoni went for a walk near their house and while chatting away, Yeoni, surprised, asked Gyeom

연이

You mean I have to go again??? Isn't it hard??? The road to Gyeongseong is long;;

겸이

But that doesn't mean Dad can't go~ It's okay, Oppa. It's fun to look around here and there~

연이

Hey... I want to follow too...

겸이

The road is rough, so later... When Yeon-i gets a little older, I'll take you there~ Do you need anything? Should I buy you a pretty hairpin this time?

연이

Um......ah!! The snack I ate last time!! Buy me that again! And......the hairpin too!! Hahahaha

겸이

What? Haha ...

While he was in Gyeongseong, Gyeom-i felt sorry for not being able to do anything for Yeon-i, so he bought her a gift.

Hyo was surprised and sorry that her older brother, Gon, remembered the memories she had forgotten for the past five years.

효

But what do you like, oppa? You always do things for me, but I feel like I never do anything for you...

곤

Why didn't you do anything for me~ Oppa, you've already received a great gift by being born as my younger brother!ㅎ

효

Me too..... I'm so happy that my brother is my brother haha

Hyo, who had been wondering for a long time what her brother liked, suddenly remembered something and spoke excitedly.

효

Then!!! In my next life, I'll be born as your older sister! So I'll take really good care of you, oppa. Haha

Gon was taken aback by Hyo's sudden words, but he smiled brightly because Hyo was so pretty.

효

You must be born as a younger sibling! You must not be born as an older sibling!

곤

Okay, okay~ Let's pray to God from now on ㅋㅋ