01. He's a really weird person. - Until I recognized you

I opened my eyes with a splitting headache and found myself in the hospital. Yes, I remembered why I came. I was hit by a truck, that's for sure. But I couldn't quite remember why I left or who I met. Was it the aftereffects of the accident?

And the most questionable point.

Who is this man sleeping next to me?

I stared at the man, startled, as he slept. "Who is this in my hospital room? A detective? Are they here to investigate the circumstances? And why are they sleeping?"

김민규

Huh...? Heroine! Are you awake? Wait, I'll call the doctor!

The man found me awake and immediately called the doctor. The doctor said it was a miracle that I could recover from being hit by that big truck with just one surgery. The man bowed his head repeatedly, tears welling in his eyes, expressing his gratitude.

김여주

But doctor...is that man a detective...?

김민규

Huh...? What are you talking about, heroine... I'm your boyfriend...

김여주

Yes? Excuse me, I don't have a boyfriend... Who are you?

The doctor watched us continue this conversation, asked me a few questions, and then diagnosed me with partial amnesia. The man seemed frustrated. But I really couldn't remember.

I went out to the park with him for a quick breath of fresh air. I walked with him, hoping his story would spark something in me. His face was filled with guilt and sadness.

김여주

...were you with me the day the accident happened?

김민규

...yes.

김여주

You claim to be my boyfriend... I'm sorry. I just can't remember. Um... Let's start with our full names.

김민규

...I'm a photographer, Kim Min-gyu. Yeo-ju is my model... Yes, that's all.

김여주

What did you mean by boyfriend earlier... Is there something I don't remember?

김민규

No, that's just... bullshit. Go inside and get some rest. Call me when you get out. My...my number is probably saved there.

I went into my address book, but I couldn't find the name Kim Min-gyu. What the heck? If he's a photographer and a model, isn't Min-gyu the owner? He doesn't even have a phone number? But I told him it was definitely saved... Then I got a KakaoTalk message from Min-gyu.

I was glad that you contacted me first, so I contacted you in a hurry.

I was truly, truly grateful. I'm sure Min-gyu was very surprised, too. I don't know the exact circumstances, but I was still grateful.

Was the number there originally? Judging by Min-gyu's reaction, it definitely was. Did it get erased after the accident? It's strange that only that one was erased. Did someone erase it intentionally? The more I tried to remember, the more my head hurt.

I decided to stay with Min-gyu for now since he seems to know a lot about me. I guess I could get a lot of information from him.

From then on, I focused solely on rehabilitation, and for some reason, I exchanged greetings with Min-gyu every day. And then, a month later, I was finally discharged. It's been a long time since I've been out in the world. Min-gyu was waiting for me in his car in front of the hospital.

김여주

Thank you for coming. You didn't have to come all the way here...

김민규

No, isn't that right, Yeoju's house in Cheongdam?

김여주

Oh, yes! I'm sorry, Min-gyu remembers everything, but I don't...

김민규

No. It's because of an accident. There's nothing I can do about it.

김여주

Ah! That model... When do you start doing it? I'm so energetic, I could do it right now!

김민규

Then shall we start tomorrow? I'll come to your house tomorrow...

김여주

Oh, then if you tell me the location, I'll go out!

김민규

Ah...yes! Then see you tomorrow, Yeoju. Take care.

I came home and lay down on my bed. Oh, how I missed home. Clothes were strewn about the house, and there were a lot of untidy cosmetics. Who had I met a month ago? Who was it? I started searching through my phone. But there was no evidence of a meeting with anyone.

Did I just go out alone and end up like this? My only friend, without parents or friends. I decided to ask Miyeon, my college classmate from the same department.

김여주

Hello? Miyeon!

조미연

Yeah, heroine~ You said you were discharged from the hospital... I'm sorry I couldn't visit you... I've been busy with school these days...

김여주

It's okay. You said you were going to a vocal academy, right? If you're not a singer, who else will?

조미연

Phew, so what do you want to say?

김여주

You know... did I tell you a month ago that I was going to meet someone?

조미연

A month ago? Well...um...I think I said I was going to meet someone...

김여주

Oh really? Do you remember who it is?

조미연

No, that's not really it... Aren't you my boyfriend? But why? Is it really urgent?

김여주

Huh? No, no, it's not that urgent! Thanks. Let's eat together when you're not busy.

조미연

Okay, okay, take care. I'll be there soon.

I'm so exhausted. By the way, a boyfriend? Did I really have a boyfriend? I have a headache again. I quickly took out a painkiller. Whenever I tried to remember my boyfriend, my head would split open. Okay, let's just go to sleep.

The next morning, I woke up early and started getting ready. I'd been doing this before the accident, but now it felt completely new. Had I, a normal job seeker, ever done something like this?

Min-gyu suggested we meet at a nearby flower garden. This is the first time I've ever seen a flower garden like this. Even just looking at the photos, it was so pretty.