- Episode Introduction and Flashback (00:00 – 00:46):
- The episode starts with a flashback to Seung-hyo’s childhood during a swim competition, where his parents were absent but Seok-ryu was present to support him. Despite winning the competition, Seung-hyo feels the lack of family support. The episode then transitions to a scene where Seung-hyo has a rare family breakfast with his parents, highlighting the awkwardness in their family dynamic due to their busy lives.
- Work and Personal Struggles (00:46 – 03:52):
- Seung-hyo faces challenges at work as his company finally secures a business client. However, he is also pressured by a colleague to plagiarize a design for a project, which he refuses, leading to tension. Meanwhile, Seok-ryu, now unemployed, spends his time idly but later helps his mother with a large order at her restaurant. This situation triggers Seok-ryu’s realization that he needs to stop being complacent and find a job.
- School and Time Capsule (03:52 – 07:29):
- Both Seung-hyo and Seok-ryu return to their old high school, where Seok-ryu is asked to motivate current students as a successful alumnus. However, he conceals his unemployment. Later, the two reminisce about their high school days and dig up a time capsule they had buried together, which brings up memories and unresolved feelings, particularly for Seung-hyo, who had secretly liked Seok-ryu since then.
- Conflict and Resolution (07:29 – 09:55):
- Tensions rise between Seung-hyo and Seok-ryu when Seok-ryu accuses Seung-hyo of having the luxury to fail because of his wealth, unlike him. This leads to a brief fallout, but they eventually reconcile. The episode reveals more about their past, including Seung-hyo’s struggle with depression after an injury that ended his swimming career. Seok-ryu had been a constant source of support during that time.
- Cliffhanger and Next Episode Tease (09:55 – 13:00):
- The episode ends with Seung-hyo and Seok-ryu reading letters they wrote to their future selves in the time capsule. Seung-hyo’s letter reveals his long-standing feelings for Seok-ryu. The episode closes with the question of whether Seok-ryu will finally realize Seung-hyo’s affection for him, setting up a cliffhanger for the next episode.
