[ EXT. JIBOUTI MOUNTAIN PEAK – DAY continous]
KIM SEO:(Grabbing her blueprint file, speaking coldly to Ha-rin) "I told you, Ma Ha-rin. I am busy with the herb inventory. Don't look at me for help. Go face Director Sun-woo yourself."
(Kim Seo walks away toward the tents. Ma Ha-rin stands frozen on the grass, nervously touching her jacket pocket. Suddenly, a deep shadow falls over her. Mr. Sun-woo is standing right in front of her, his arms crossed, his eyes dark and intense.)
[ EXT. JIBOUTI MOUNTAIN PEAK – DAY]
(The high, windy plateau of Jibouti peak is buzzing with activity. The junior doctors and nurses are diligently checking the pulses and vitals of the local mountain villagers. Grateful for the care, the elders hand over bundles of fresh, wild medicinal mountain herbs to the staff. Everyone is mesmerized by the panoramic, endless green view of the mountain valleys stretching below.)
(Dr. Hyun quietly steps away from his examination desk. He spots Kim Seo organizing the herbal baskets near the edge of the scenic cliff. He sneaks up behind her silently, wrapping his strong arms around her waist, pulling her back flush against his chest. Kim Seo gasps softly, a deep blush rushing to her cheeks as she feels his warm breath against her ear.)
DR. HYUN:(Whispering softly, looking out at the endless mountain landscape) "Just look at that view, Kim Seo... it's absolutely beautiful, isn't it? But honestly, nothing out here compares to how stunning you look today."
KIM SEO:(Giggling softly, trying to turn her head) "Dr. Hyun... stop it! Someone from the office or the medical team will see us out in the open like this!
"DR. HYUN:(Tightening his embrace gently, smiling warmly) "Let them look, I don't care. But promise me one thing... the absolute second we land back in Seoul and finish our reports, you are going out on a proper, official date with me. Deal?"
KIM SEO:(Her heart fluttering wildly, nodding shyly) "Okay... deal. Now let me go before Chief Park walks over!"
[ EXT. OTHER SIDE OF THE PEAK – CONTINUOUS]
(Meanwhile, Ma Ha-rin is frantically trying to blend into the crowd, desperately ducking behind the crates to stay completely hidden from Mr. Sun-woo. But suddenly, a tall shadow looms right over her. She slowly looks up, her eyes widening in pure terror. Mr. Sun-woo is standing right there, his eyes locked onto her. Without saying a word, he grabs her arm firmly and pulls her completely away from the crowd into a quiet, secluded clearing by the side of the peak.)
MA HA-RIN:(Trembling, her hands shaking as she looks down at her shoes) "D-Director... I am so incredibly sorry about what happened on the bus! Please don't be furious with me!"
SUN-WOO:(Crossing his arms, his voice calm but steady) "Why did you scream like that, Ha-rin? And why do you have that specific watch inside your jacket pocket?"
MA HA-RIN:(The words spilling out of her mouth in a terrified, honest rush) "Sir, I swear it's not what you think! I didn't steal anything! Initially, I didn't even like that watch style at all... but I wanted to buy a nice, meaningful gift for you. When I went shopping, that exclusive couple's watch set was on a massive discount, so I thought it was the perfect idea and bought it! I had absolutely no clue that a wireless signal automatically travels to the partner watch when you press the button in the office floor! When it started vibrating at my desk that day, I panicked so much! I am so sorry!"
SUN-WOO:(Staring down at her, his stern expression completely melting into a look of profound warmth and deep affection. He steps closer, a soft smile playing on his lips) "Ha-rin... you don't ever have to apologize to me for that.
"MA HA-RIN:(Blinking in absolute, stunned shock, her mind spinning)'Wait... why isn't he shouting? Why is he looking at me so softly? Is this a cruel corporate joke?'
SUN-WOO:"Do you still have that watch with you right now?"
MA HA-RIN:(Nodding blankly) "Uh... yes, sir. It's right here in my pocket."
SUN-WOO: "Give it to me."
(Ma Ha-rin nervously reaches into her pocket and hands over the sleek metallic watch. Mr. Sun-woo takes it, his fingers brushing against hers. He looks down at it, his eyes filled with a lifetime of longing.)
SUN-WOO:"I absolutely love this gift, Ha-rin... because the truth is, I have deeply liked you for a very long time."
(Before Ma Ha-rin can even process the breathtaking confession, Mr. Sun-woo gently takes her right hand. He slips the watch smoothly around her wrist, fastening the buckle securely. Ma Ha-rin stands frozen like a statue, completely speechless, her cheeks burning bright red.)
MA HA-RIN:(Stammering, her voice high and squeaky) "Sir... you... you are completely joking right now, aren't you? You're just teasing an employee!
"SUN-WOO:(Looking directly into her eyes with pure, unyielding seriousness) "I am not joking at all, Ha-rin. I actually wanted to tell you the complete truth about my childhood identity much earlier, but I just couldn't find the perfect opportunity before this trip. I thought I'd lose my courage, but it's the absolute truth. I love you."
MA HA-RIN:(Her heart completely exploding with joy, tears of relief and happiness hitting her eyes) "Oh my god... yes... yes, me too!"
(In a burst of pure, overwhelming happiness, Ma Ha-rin throws her arms around his neck, and Mr. Sun-woo holds her tightly against his chest as the mountain wind swirls around them, signaling the end of their long, secret journey.)
[ INT. KIM SEO'S APARTMENT – NIGHT]
(After the intense mountain camp concludes, both teams pack up their gear and travel back down the highway to the city. Kim Seo and Ma Ha-rin walk into their living room, their faces glowing with absolute happiness. Junu is sitting on the sofa, looking at their beaming faces with a raised eyebrow.)
JUNU: "Wow... look at you two. Did the mountain air completely rewire your brains? Your trip must have gone incredibly well for you both to be smiling like fools."
(He pauses, clearing his throat awkwardly as he remembers his own parents' sudden visit.)
JUNU: "Oh, by the way... since you creators were out in the wild, Mom and Dad actually came down to Seoul for a surprise holiday tour. They dropped by the apartment earlier to find you."
(In an instant, the girls' romantic happiness vanishes, replaced by a wave of pure, cold panic and intense tension.)
MA HA-RIN:(Gasping, her jaw dropping) "What?! Oh my god... Mom and Dad are in Seoul?! When they come back to this apartment, we are completely dead!"
KIM SEO:(Rubbing her temples, feeling a massive headache coming on) "Ugh... I am way too exhausted to deal with family interrogations tonight. Let's just deal with them when they return tomorrow
"MA HA-RIN: "Yeah, my brain is fried. I'm going straight to bed.
(Both girls march into their bedroom and collapse onto the mattress. Across the city, in their luxury apartment, Dr. Hyun and Mr. Sun-woo are sitting together on their plush leather sofa, laughing and happily sharing every detail of their successful confessions over a glass of wine.)
[ INT. GIRLS' BEDROOM – LATE NIGHT]
(The bedroom is pitch dark. Instead of falling asleep, Kim Seo is staring wide-eyed at the ceiling, a massive, unstoppable grin on her face as she remembers the warmth of Dr. Hyun's lips during their riverbank kiss. She rolls over happily.)
(Across the mattress, Ma Ha-rin is staring intensely at her wrist, tracing the metallic buckle of the watch Mr. Sun-woo put back on her hand, a deep, euphoric blush settling on her cheeks as she turns to the side.)
(Suddenly, both girls catch each other smiling like absolute maniacs in the dim moonlight. They both gasp in terror, quickly snapping their bodies upright to sit cross-legged on the bed, glaring at each other suspiciously.)
KIM SEO: "Why on earth are you smiling at the wall like a crazy person at 2:00 AM, Ma Ha-rin?!
"MA HA-RIN:(Panicking, thinking to herself)'Oh no, I absolutely cannot tell Kim about Mr. Sun-woo's confession right now, or she will tease me and torment me at the office for the rest of my life!'
A HA-RIN:(Quickly making up a frantic excuse) "Oh! Uh... nothing! I was just... thinking about how that whole scary watch misunderstanding with Director Sun-woo is finally settled and over with! Yeah! That's why I'm relieved and happy! What about you?! Why are your cheeks turning so red?!"
KIM SEO:(Hiding her face under the blanket, whispering softly) "Nothing... the days I spent on site with Dr. Hyun were just... incredibly perfect. Go to sleep!
"[ INT. LIVING ROOM / APARTMENT ENTRY – NEXT MORNING]
(The next morning, Ma Ha-rin carefully unstraps her precious couple's watch and locks it safely inside her desk drawer, ensuring no one at the office notices it. She and Kim Seo grab their bags to head out. As they walk through the living room, they notice Junu sitting slumped on the sofa, staring completely blankly into his empty coffee mug, looking deeply lost and sorrowful.)
KIM SEO:(Stopping, wrinkling her forehead) "Junu? What is wrong with you? Why do you look like a deflated balloon this morning?
"JUNU:(Sighing heavily, his mind entirely filled with memories of Han Chae-won's beautiful face and how much he misses her presence) "Uh... nothing, Kim. I'm fine. I just... think I'll head over to manage the cafe by myself today. The friend who was helping me needs a break."
MA HA-RIN: "Alright, don't overwork your recovered leg. We're heading to the office!
"[ INT. CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS OFFICE – DAY]
(The corporate office floor is buzzing with the sounds of typing, but the staff looks completely bored and exhausted after their long mountain trip, groaning about returning to their standard daily routines. Kim Seo and Ma Ha-rin settle down at their respective desks, filing paperwork.)
(Suddenly, the glass elevator doors slide open. Mr. Sun-woo steps onto the floor, dressed in a sharp, pristine charcoal suit. The entire department stands up in unison, bowing politely.)
OFFICE STAFF: "Welcome back, Director Sun-woo!"
(Mr. Sun-woo nods with his usual cold, professional executive authority. But as he marches past the rows toward his private cabin, his eyes catch Ma Ha-rin's face. He flashes her a brilliant, intensely warm, secret smile. The staff blinks in surprise.)
STAFF MEMBER: "Wow... did the Director just smile? Wait, did he not hear us complaining about the workload?"
(Everyone shrugs and gets back to typing. Inside his glass cabin, Mr. Sun-woo simply cannot focus on his laptop screen at all. His eyes keep darting through the blinds toward Ma Ha-rin's desk. Unable to handle the distance, he picks up his office phone and dials her extension.)
SUN-WOO:(Into the phone, using a strict tone for the crowd) "Ma Ha-rin. Please bring the final Jibouti herb inventory files into my cabin immediately. We have an urgent discrepancy to check.
"[: INT. DIRECTOR SUN-WOO'S CABIN – CONTINUOUS]
(Ma Ha-rin grabs her files, her heart racing as she steps inside the cabin and closes the heavy glass door shut. The second she turns around, Mr. Sun-woo stands up from his leather chair, stepping across the floor to pull her into a sudden, warm, protective hug.)
MA HA-RIN:(Blushing furiously, gasping as she looks through the blinds) "Director! Stop! We are literally inside the corporate office headquarters! What if someone sees us through the glass?!
"SUN-WOO:(Gently releasing her, his eyes full of playful charm) "I don't care. I've been sitting out there for an hour completely unable to look away from your face. Ha-rin... take a half-day off from work right now. I am taking you out on an incredible, proper romantic date."
MA HA-RIN:(Pouting playfully) "Sir... you can't just use your massive boss authority to break company rules like this! It's bad for office morale!
"SUN-WOO:(Grinning, leaning closer) "Just for today, please? Come on, let's go.
"MA HA-RIN:(Her heart melting entirely) "Alright, fine. Give me five minutes to notify Kim Seo.
"[INT. OFFICE FLOOR – CONTINUOUS]
(Ma Ha-rin steps out of the cabin, her cheeks glowing. She walks over to Kim Seo's desk, who is currently staring blankly at her phone screen. A fresh text message from Dr. Sung is flashing on the glass display, showing a specific coffee shop address and a meetup time.)
KIM SEO:(Muttering to herself, thoroughly puzzled)'Wait... Dr. Sung wants to meet for coffee right now? I thought he wouldn't be ready to talk so soon after the trip. But I guess we did make a casual plan before the camp... I should just finish this report quickly and head out
.'MA HA-RIN:(Leaning over her desk) "Hey, Kim! I have some urgent external tasks to handle, so I'm taking a half-day off and heading out right now, okay?
"KIM SEO:(Nodding quickly, shutting her laptop) "Oh, that's perfect timing. I actually need to leave for an external appointment too. I'm going to meet Dr. Sung at a nearby coffee shop.
"MA HA-RIN:(Smirking playfully, raising an eyebrow) "Oho! Meeting Dr. Sung? Wait... does my handsome Jiju (brother-in-law) Dr. Hyun know about this little coffee meeting? Because if he finds out, he is going to get intensely, violently jealous!"
KIM SEO:(Flustered, grabbing her coat) "Shut up, Ha-rin! I will send him a text message right now. I need to run before the taxi line gets long. See you at home!"
[ INT. TAXI / COFFEE SHOP LINES – SHORTLY AFTER]
(Kim Seo slides into the back seat of a yellow Seoul taxi. She pulls out her phone to call Dr. Hyun, but right at that exact split second, his caller ID flashes on her screen. She answers it quickly.)
KIM SEO: "Hyun! I was literally just about to dial your number!
"DR. HYUN:(On the other end, his voice tight and tired) "Kim Seo! I miss you so much already. I wanted to see if you were free to grab lunch near the hospital sector today?"
KIM SEO: "Ah... actually, I'm currently inside a taxi heading out to a coffee shop. Dr. Sung messaged me earlier, and we're meeting up to talk about some matters from the trip.
"DR. HYUN:(His tone instantly shifting into pure, hilarious, unfiltered jealousy, his voice rising) "What?! Dr. Sung?! Why on earth are you meeting up with him for coffee so suddenly?! Kim Seo, why are you going out with another doctor?!"
KIM SEO:(Giggling at his adorable reaction) "Oh, please don't get your feathers ruffled, Dr. Hyun! It's just a casual chat about the camp events. Don't be jealous. I will come over to see you right after I finish, okay?"
DR. HYUN:(Letting out a heavy, defeated sigh) "Alright, fine... I guess we won't be able to meet later anyway. My department chief just assigned me to a massive, grueling overnight night-shift duty today. That's why I called you so early. Please travel safely and stay careful, okay? Bye."
KIM SEO: "I will. Have a good shift, bye!"
[ INT. AESTHETIC SEOUL COFFEE SHOP – CONTINUOUS]
(The coffee shop is beautifully designed with warm wooden accents and large glass windows overlooking the bustling city streets. Dr. Sung is sitting at a quiet corner table, nervously tapping his fingers against his porcelain cup. The front door chimes softly, and Kim Seo steps inside, rushing over to his table.)
KIM SEO:(Bowing politely, looking apologetic) "Dr. Sung! I am so incredibly sorry for arriving late! The highway traffic entering the commercial sector was absolutely terrible.
"DR. SUNG:(Smiling gently, gesturing to the empty cushioned chair) "Please, Kim Seo, don't worry about it at all. Sit down. Thank you so much for agreeing to meet me on such short notice."
KIM SEO:(Sitting down, ordering an iced americano) "To be honest, I was a bit surprised by your message. Since we just wrapped up the entire mountain trip yesterday, I didn't think we'd be meeting for coffee so soon.
"DR. SUNG:(His expression turning deeply serious, his voice dropping into a quiet, vulnerable tone) "Well... we did make a promise to talk before the camp started. And honestly, there is a massive, heavy matter that has been completely weighing down my heart ever since our days in the village... and I really need to clear it with you.
"KIM SEO:(Blinking, curious) "Yes, please tell me. What's bothering you?"
DR. SUNG:(Taking a deep breath, looking straight into her eyes) "Kim Seo... the truth is... I have deeply liked you for a very long time. But after seeing the way Dr. Hyun threw his entire life on the line to save you from that falling metal rod... and seeing the look in your eyes... I fully realized the absolute truth. You love him, don't you?"
[EXT. STREET OUTSIDE THE COFFEE SHOP – CONTINUOUS]
(Meanwhile, Mr. Sun-woo's sleek black luxury sports car pulls up smoothly along the curb right outside the exact same coffee shop. Ma Ha-rin is sitting in the passenger seat, wearing a gorgeous fresh outfit after a quick trip to the corporate washroom, chatting happily.)
MA HA-RIN:(Giggling excitedly, adjusting her hair) "Wow... I am so incredibly excited! Where exactly are you planning to take me for our first official date, Director? This is going to be so much fun!"
SUN-WOO:(Turning off the ignition, flashing her a charming grin) "Well, let's start with a beautiful, relaxing cup of premium coffee first to refresh our minds. There's an incredible spot right here."
[INT. COFFEE SHOP – CONTINUOUS]
(The front door chimes ring out merrily as Mr. Sun-woo and Ma Ha-rin step inside the busy shop. They walk over to the counter, ordering two premium lattes. Sun-woo gently reaches down, wrapping his large fingers securely around Ma Ha-rin's small hand, flashing her a warm glance.)
SUN-WOO: "Ha-rin... there's actually something very important about our childhood days that I've been waiting to reveal to you—"
(Right at that exact second, Ma Ha-rin's eyes casually dart across the crowded room toward the secluded corner section. Her jaw instantly drops to the floor, her eyes popping out in sheer, paralyzing horror.)
(Sitting right there at the corner table, deep in a highly emotional, intense conversation, were Kim Seo and Dr. Sung. At the exact same microsecond, Kim Seo casually turns her head toward the entrance counter, her eyes locking straight onto her sister Ma Ha-rin and her big corporate boss, Mr. Sun-woo, who are holding hands tightly like a passionate couple.)
MA HA-RIN:(Losing her mind in a massive, catastrophic panic, whispering frantically) "OH MY GOD!!! KIM IS HERE!!! SHE SEES US!!!"
(Before Mr. Sun-woo can even react or look around, Ma Ha-rin grabs the fabric of his expensive charcoal suit jacket with both hands. With absolute, raw physical force, she violently yanks the billionaire Director down with her, diving headfirst completely underneath their small wooden coffee table, hiding in the cramped leg space as the entire coffee shop floor drops into stunned silence.)