We were destined to fail.
06 | A Promise Made Between Us on That Unforgettable Day
김태형.
Seol-ah!
설.
Ah... Brother
The most comfortable place in the palace was under the cherry blossom tree where I first spoke to Taehyung. I don't know about him, but it holds only fond memories for me. I was surprised when he suddenly surprised me from behind, not knowing when I'd arrived, so I paused for a moment before answering.
김태형.
Is it okay now?
설.
It's okay now.
김태형.
I have something I really need to tell you today.
설.
What is so important that you are trying to set the mood like that?
김태형.
I can't do it now, so let's meet in front of this cherry blossom tree in the evening.
설.
I'm curious, so please tell me now. I can't hold back my curiosity.
김태형.
Please come out later. I'll keep waiting.
왕.
It's that kid again. When Ji-an was little, she loved that cherry blossom tree so much that she probably went there every day.
ㅡ
Yes, Your Majesty. Princess Jian used to secretly bury something under that cherry blossom tree.
왕.
Call Ji-an right now.
Perhaps it was as his suspicions grew that the king, convinced he had found a way to find his daughter, immediately summoned Ji-an.
지안.
Abama, why have you called me?
왕.
I said that all my memories came back to me.
지안.
Yes, that's right.
왕.
Do you remember the promise you made to me before? You promised to stay by my side for ten years, twenty years, and give it to me ten years from now?
Even though I spent every day with the young lady, I had no idea what time I spent with His Majesty. Naturally, I had no idea what she had been saying.
지안.
It was so long ago that I don't remember very well.
왕.
I guess I was too excited by the thought that came to me after so long. It was a long time ago, but I thought you'd remember. Go ahead and do your thing.
I was so scared. I thought I was perfect, but I wasn't. If anyone found out I wasn't the princess who disappeared for seven years, I wouldn't be able to survive.
왕.
Do you like cherry blossoms? Every time I see you, you're always near this tree.
설.
Your Majesty, please forgive my rudeness. Looking at the fluttering cherry blossoms brings me peace. It feels like all my complicated issues are being resolved, even if only for a moment. So, I come here every day.
왕.
The princess also loved this tree very much.
설.
Are you talking about Sister Ji-an? No, you are talking about the princess.
왕.
I used to hang out here often. I even stopped him from coming here, saying he was hiding a gift for me.
Suddenly, in the middle of our conversation, I ran behind the cherry blossom tree. For some reason, I went there and dug, not even thinking about getting my clothes dirty.
왕.
What are you doing?
설.
I don't know for sure, but I vaguely remember there being something down here.
설.
Uh.. this is