[INT. Kim Seo's House / Apartment Gate – Next Morning]
(bright morning sun cuts beautifully through the living room windows. The bedroom doors swing open, and both Kim Seo and Ma Ha-rin step out into the room, carrying their heavy travel suitcases. Both girls are dressed in comfortable travel clothes, their faces completely glowing with a mixture of excitement and high holiday energy.)
(They walk over to the entrance, turning around to wave at Junu, who has rolled his wheelchair out to the corridor to see them off.)
KIM SEO & MA HA-RIN: "Bye, Junu! We are officially heading out now!"JUNU: (Smiling warmly, waving his hand) "Huh... bye! Make sure to travel safely and take care of yourselves!
"KIM SEO: "Yeah, we are not little kids. You just look after yourself and stay inside the apartment. Your professional caretaker will arrive here within a couple of hours, I have finalized everything."
JUNU: "Alright, fine, sis. Bye!"(The heavy front door clicks shut as the girls leave, heading down to start their massive journey.)
[ EXT. Corporate Office Building – Front Street – Shortly After]
(A massive, sleek corporate bus with the company's official logo is parked right by the pavement. The street is a hive of energetic chaos as co-workers laugh, talk, and load their heavy luggage into the bus trunks. Kim Seo and Ma Ha-rin arrive at the scene, dragging their bags.)
MIN: (Spotting them from the bus door, waving excitedly) Oh! Look who's here! You two finally arrived! Come on, hurry up, we need to clear out and hit the highway immediately!
"JEON: (Walking up to them with a helpful smile, reaching for their bags) "Hey, let me handle those. Give your suitcases to me, I'll neatly pack them into the luggage compartment for you."
KIM SEO: (Smiling gratefully) "Thank you so much, Jeon. I appreciate it."(As Jeon walks away with the suitcases, Ma Ha-rin's eyes suddenly dart toward the main glass doors of the silent corporate office building. She realizes this is her absolute last chance.)
MA HA-RIN: (Thinking to herself, panicked) 'This is the perfect opportunity! I need to sprint upstairs right now and grab that antique watch from the desk before the bus starts!'
MA HA-RIN: (Turning to Kim Seo, trying to sound casual) "Kim! I just remembered... I accidentally left some highly important personal stuff right on my desk upstairs. I'll be right back!"
KIM SEO: (Nodding, looking at her watch) "Alright, but make it quick! We are leaving in five minutes!"
(Ma Ha-rin spins around and sprints inside the building, rushing up the stairs to the dark, quiet office floor. She hurries over to her cubicle and frantically shuffles through the thick stacks of papers and project files on her desk. Her fingers finally lock onto the cold metal of the unique wristwatch. She lets out a massive sigh of relief, sliding the watch deep into her jacket pocket. But just as she turns around to leave, the heavy door opens. Standing right at the entrance, staring at her with a highly curious expression, is Mr. Sun-woo.)
SUN-WOO: (Crossing his arms, raising an eyebrow) "Ma Ha-rin? What are you doing up here on the empty floor? Why did you come upstairs?"
MA HA-RIN: (Jumping slightly in absolute surprise, her hand instinctively clutching her pocket to completely hide the watch, stuttering nervously) "Oh... sir! Why... why did you come up here?!
"SUN-WOO: (Walking closer, a faint smile on his face) "I asked you first, didn't I?"
MA HA-RIN: (Laughing nervously, her heart racing) "Ah... yes! Well... I just... I had left some highly important personal items right on my desk, so I just came up to fetch them before the journey.
"SUN-WOO: "I see. So, did you find what you were looking for? Is it sorted?
"MA HA-RIN: (Nodding rapidly, smiling) "Yes! I found it completely! (Thinking to herself) 'Thank God I managed to hide it in my pocket just in time!'
"SUN-WOO: "Good. Then let's head downstairs together. Everyone is already boarding, and I just came up here to do a final check of the floor before we leave. Come on, let's go."
MA HA-RIN: "Yes, sir! Let's go."(Sun-woo and Ma Ha-rin walk side-by-side down the stairs and exit the building. Outside, all the employees have fully boarded. Kim Seo and Ma Ha-rin take their spots near the middle, sitting next to each other by the window as the bus engine roars to life.)
KIM SEO: (Turning to her, looking curious) "Hey, Ha-rin. Did you manage to get your thing in time? By the way, what was it that you forgot anyway?"
MA HA-RIN: (Reaching into her pocket, pulling out her wireless earbuds case to completely deflect the question, smiling nervously) "Oh, yes! I got it. It was just my wireless earbuds! Yeah... I can't survive a long highway trip without my music."
(In her mind, she lets out a heavy, terrified breath, thinking: 'Ugh... if I told her the truth about the antique watch, she would literally scream at me for hours! She'd lecture me about why on earth I brought that dangerous time-freezing thing along on a company trip. But how do I explain to her that if anyone else had found it while cleaning the desks, it could have triggered absolute chaos?')
KIM SEO: (Smiling softly, turning her head toward the window as the corporate bus begins to move down the open road, thinking to herself with a deep, melancholic longing) 'Goodbye for now, Seoul... goodbye..'dr hyun
[EXT. Dehan University Hospital – Parking Lot – Afternoon]
(The afternoon sun beats down on the hospital courtyard, where a large medical transport bus is parked with its side luggage compartments wide open. Red Cross medical kits, heavy surgical boxes, and crates of prescription medicines are being loaded by roaring residential nurses and junior doctors. The entire department is vibrating with chaotic energy.)
(Dr. Sung walks up to the side of the bus, reviewing a digital clipboard ]. At the exact same time, Dr. Hyun approaches, his arms crossed tightly as he glares sideways at Dr. Sung. Hyun's mind is racing dramatically with irritation.)
DR. HYUN: (Thinking to himself, narrowing his eyes) 'I still can't believe this guy works in my exact same department . He was smiling and talking so comfortably with Kim Seo at the party... and now he's going to be stuck with me for a whole week? Every time I look at his face, it just reminds me of how I missed seeing her last nigh! This is pure torture
.'DR. SUNG: (Looking up, smiling warmly and politely) "Ah, Hello, Dr. Hyun! Have you checked the emergency surgical kits yet? The Chief Senior Doctor has officially put both of us in charge of coordinating this entire medical camp's inventory.
"DR. HYUN: (Blinking in surprise, his voice filled with annoyance) "What?! Both of us? Oh... right, fine. I was just heading over to double-check the cold-storage vaccines anyway. (Thinking to himself) 'Of course! Out of all the people in this hospital, the Chief just had to pair me up with him!'
"(The two doctors reluctantly walk side-by-side around the transport vehicle, inspecting the heavy medical crates and checking off the final safety lists. A few minutes later, Chief Senior Doctor Park steps into the courtyard, clapping his hands loudly to catch everyone's attention.)
CHIEF DR. PARK: "Alright, everyone! Load the final boxes and get inside the bus immediately! We need to clear out before the highway traffic hits! Dr. Hyun, Dr. Sung, is everything completely locked and accounted for?
"DR. SUNG & DR. HYUN: (Nodding in unison) "Yes, Senior. Everything is perfectly ready."CHIEF DR. PARK: "Excellent. Get inside!"
(The staff begins piling into the bus, laughing and chatting enthusiastically. Dr. Hyun steps inside the narrow aisle, looking around for a quiet spot to nurse his heartbreak. Near the middle rows, Dr. Min-jae waves his hand frantically, pointing to an empty spot next to him .)
DR. MIN-JAE: "Hey, Hyun! Over here! I saved a seat for you, come sit next to me!"
(Just as Dr. Hyun takes a step forward, Nurse Ga-on suddenly stands up from the row directly across from Min-jae . Without a single warning, she reaches out, firmly grabs Dr. Hyun's wrist, and aggressively pulls him down into the empty window seat right next to her.)
NURSE GA-ON: (Smiling brightly, her voice dripping with affection) "Dr. Hyun! You are sitting right here with me. I won't let you sit anywhere else!"(The entire row goes dead silent. Dr. Min-jae's jaw drops to the floor in pure shock, and the surrounding junior nurses gasp at her sheer boldness. Dr. Sung walks up right behind them, witnessing the entire dramatic display. Shrugging with a faint smile, Dr. Sung slides into the empty seat next to a completely stunned Dr. Min-jae.)
DR. SUNG: (Leaning over to Min-jae, whispering curiously) "Wow, Dr. Min-jae... what on earth was that? Are those two... you know, actually dating?"
DR. MIN-JAE: (Waving his hands frantically in denial, whispering back loudly) "No! No way! Absolutely not! There is nothing like that going on. She is just completely, blindly obsessed with him, and Hyun is too dense to do anything about it!"
DR. HYUN: (Wrenching his wrist away, looking at Ga-on with deep irritation and a harsh whisper) "What on earth do you think you're doing, Nurse Ga-on?! This is highly unprofessional and uncalled for!"
NURSE GA-ON: (Pouting beautifully, looking completely unapologetic) "I'm sorry, Dr. Hyun... but I've been looking forward to this trip for days, and I desperately wanted to sit next to you for the long drive. Please don't be angry.
"DR. HYUN: (Sighing heavily, turning his head sharply toward the window to completely ignore her) "Fine. But do not repeat this kind of inappropriate behavior again. I mean it. (Thinking to himself, completely miserable) 'Ugh... Min-jae thinks she's in love with me , but this is just incredibly annoying. While I am sitting here suffocating, completely missing Kim Seo, I have to deal with this drama.
'"(The bus doors hiss shut with a loud click. The massive vehicle pulls out of the Dehan Hospital parking lot and hits the open highway, starting their long journey. The scene transitions through a montage of passing green hills and winding mountain roads as the hours fly by.)
[ EXT. Oeam folk Village Temple Grounds – Late Afternoon]
(The scene cuts sharply to a breathtaking, picturesque landscape deep inside the mountains of oeam folk . Tall, ancient pine trees line a pristine, winding road that opens up to a stunning, serene village valley. The air is visibly crisp and clear.)
(The corporate office bus slows down and comes to a gentle halt right outside a beautifully preserved traditional temple courtyard. The engine cuts off, and the doors swing wide open.)
(Kim Seo is the very first one to step out of the bus, holding her breath as she takes in the crisp mountain air. Ma Ha-rin steps down right behind her, adjusting her jacket, followed by Min, Jeon, and the rest of the excited office team. Everyone lets out gasps of wonder at how incredibly beautiful and hidden the location is.)
MA HA-RIN: (Jumping up and down excitedly, clapping her hands) "Wow! I am completely thrilled we got to come back to this village again! It is so incredibly gorgeous here, we are going to have so much fun!"
(Standing right by the bus steps, Mr. Sun-woo looks over at her. Seeing her leap around with such pure, innocent joy makes a soft, deeply affectionate smile slip onto his face. He puts his hands in his overcoat pockets, watching her warmly as his inner thoughts completely drift away.)
SUN-WOO: (Thinking to himself, smiling) 'Huh... she looks exactly like the little childhood Ma Ha-rin right now. She hasn't changed a single bit. Even though she used to treat me horribly and bicker with me constantly back when we were kids... well, none of that matters now. During this trip, I am absolutely going to gather my courage and express my real feelings to her. And I am also highly looking forward to the day when we can finally reveal everything to ma ha rin and Kim Seo about childhood connection and my relationship with hyun .
KIM SEO: (Stepping forward, holding her folder blueprints) "Yes, Ha-rin, your excitement is great, but everyone needs to unpack their personal belongings from the luggage trunk first. Let's not stand around wasting daylight."(The core team quickly loads up their large suitcases. Sun-woo steps forward, calling out to the group with his booming executive authority.)
SUN-WOO: "Guys! Listen up. I have already fully secured top-tier accommodations for our entire department at a nearby traditional residence. Let's head over there right away to check in."
THE CORE TEAM: (Shouting enthusiastically) "Yes, sir! Let's go!"
(The corporate group follows right behind Sun-woo, dragging their bags along a beautiful stone pathway. After walking a short distance, they stop directly in front of a stunning, expansive traditional wooden village house nestled against the mountain hills. Standing right by the front gate to formally welcome them is the elderly village homeowner along with his wife, bowing politely.)*
VILLAGE HOMEOWNER shin won :(Placing his hands together, smiling warmly) "Welcome to our Oeam Folk Village estate, city travelers! We are completely honored to host your company. However, there is a small catch. We have a limited number of rooms here, so you will all have to share your accommodations."
SUN-WOO:"That is perfectly fine. No one will have an issue with that, right? We can easily manage.
"THE CORE TEAM:"Yes, sir! Absolutely! This is actually much better. We will have so much more fun staying together!"
MA HA-RIN:(Jumping up and down excitedly) "Perfect! Then in this room, it will be me, Kim Seo, and Min. Is that alright with you, Min?"
MIN:(Laughing, tossing her bag onto the bed) "Yes, of course! Count me in."(The rest of the employees quickly pair up and claim their rooms. In the end, only Jeon and Mr. Sun-woo are left standing in the courtyard.)
JEON:(Rubbing the back of his neck, hesitating slightly) "So, sir... it looks like it's just the two of us left. Mr. Sun-woo, are you comfortable sharing a room with me?
"SUN-WOO:(Smiling warmly and casually) "Yes, Jeon. It is completely fine. Don't worry about it. (Turning to the rest of the department, his voice booming) Alright, everyone! Let's call it a night and get some rest. It took us quite a while to get here, so we will officially start our project tomorrow morning."
VILLAGE HOMEOWNER shin won :"Would you all like to have dinner? I can have my wife prepare a hot meal for you."SUN-WOO:"Thank you, but please don't trouble yourself. We actually ate a ton of snacks on our way here. Everyone is already full."
THE EMPLOYEES:"Yes, sir, our stomachs are completely packed! All we need right now is a good night's sleep."(With that, the exhausted team members head off to their respective rooms. Inside their room, Min and Ma Ha-rin instantly collapse face-first onto the large, plush bed.)
MA HA-RIN:(Closing her eyes, letting out a blissful sigh) "Oh wow! This bed is heavenly, and this room is so incredibly gorgeous!"KIM SEO:(Unpacking her folder blueprints) "Yes, the place is genuinely peaceful and comforting."
[SCENE 6: EXT. OPPOSITE HOUSE – NIGHT – CONTINUOUS]
(At that exact same moment, the heavy Red Cross medical transport bus pulls up right outside on the winding mountain road, its brakes hissing to a halt. The doors swing open, and the hospital staff slowly steps out into the crisp evening air. Everyone is thoroughly exhausted, stretching their stiff shoulders and yawning.)
DR. MIN-JAE:(Letting out a dramatic groan) "Ugh! I am completely exhausted. My back is practically broken!"DR. HYUN:(Unloading his heavy luggage, looking around at the serene landscape) "Huh... this place is actually beautiful and pristine. But it's getting late, let's grab our bags and move inside.
"CHIEF SENIOR DOCTOR PARK:(Clapping his hands loudly, using his strict authority) "Come on, doctors! You are all medical professionals, and you're already whining over a simple road trip? Remember, we need to inspect the medical camp site first thing tomorrow morning and finalize the entire inventory.
"DR. SUNG:(Nodding politely with a calm smile) "Yes, Senior. We understand."(The doctors begin hauling their heavy crates toward their quarters. By a striking twist of fate, the house allocated for the medical camp is located directly across the path—right in front of the house where Kim Seo and her corporate team are staying.)
[: INT. KIM SEO'S ROOM / WINDOW – NIGHT]
(Inside the room, Ma Ha-rin and Min sit up on the bed. Kim Seo walks over to the large, traditional wooden window and pushes it open.)
KIM SEO:(Looking out at the twilight sky, mesmerized) "The view from this window is absolutely breathtaking. This evening feels so incredibly beautiful and serene..."
(Right at that split second, the glaring headlights of the hospital bus cut through the darkness outside, and the voices of the medical staff echo across the courtyard. Kim Seo's gaze instinctively wanders outside for a moment. She spots the elderly owner of the opposite house welcoming the new arrivals. In the dim evening light, she catches a brief glimpse of several shadowy figures walking inside—including Dr. Hyun. However, she is too far away to recognize his face.)
KIM SEO:(Closing the window with a soft smile, turning back to her friends) "Alright, let's unwind. How about a glass of wine before we sleep?"
MIN & MA HA-RIN:(Cheering happily) "Oh yes, absolutely! Why not? Wine is the perfect way to end the night!
"(Kim Seo pours the wine into small traditional cups, handing them to Ma Ha-rin and Min. They clink their glasses together with soft laughs. Min is already yawning after her first few sips, while Ma Ha-rin takes a deep breath, her fingers secretly brushing against the heavy, mysterious time-freezing watch hidden inside her jacket pocket on the chair.)
[ INT. DR. HYUN'S shared ROOM – NIGHT]
(Meanwhile, inside the house across the path, the Chief Doctor gathers everyone in the main hallway.)
CHIEF SENIOR DOCTOR PARK:"Listen up, everyone. Rooms are limited here, and we cannot afford individual quarters. You will all have to share. Dr. Sung, Dr. Hyun, and Dr. Min-jae—the three of you will occupy this front room. The rest of you, go ahead and settle into your designated spots."
(Dr. Hyun's expression completely drops. He is utterly miserable. He was already burning with irritation toward Dr. Sung, and now he is forced to spend the entire night locked in the same room with him. But with the Chief standing right there, he has no choice but to swallow his anger. They head straight to their rooms.)
(Sleep is a distant dream for Dr. Hyun. He is lying awake, staring blankly at the wooden ceiling. His mind is completely flooded with thoughts of Kim Seo—her smile from the party and the bittersweet ache of a childhood connection she doesn't even remember.)
(Suddenly, a loud snore cuts through his thoughts. Dr. Hyun turns his head sideways and gasps in pure irritation. Sleeping right next to him is Dr. Sung, completely dead to the world. The memory of yesterday flashes vividly in his mind—how comfortably and warmly Sung was talking with Kim Seo at the party.)
DR. HYUN:(Thinking to himself, gritting his teeth) 'Of all the people in the world, I am trapped in a room with him.'(Rolling over miserably, he covers his face with his pillow as the entire village falls into a deep sleep.)
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