𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐄𝐓𝐘 𝐏𝐈𝐍 [ 김선우 ] kim sunoo ✓

30: end of misery ; FINAL.

[7 years later]

Everyone gathers for the class anniversary party. Sunoo initially didn't want to attend, but Myah insisted for him to coming along. "It's good to see you guys again!" says one of their ex-classmates. "Cheers!" they all toast, raising their drinks, which are beers, except for Sunoo. He opts for a soda and snacks only.

"Sunoo, why didn't you drink?" asks Myah, who is already a bit drunk after just two glasses. Jake has to stop her from drinking more. "I need to wake up early tomorrow; I have a personal matter to attend to," he replies casually. "Oh, come on, just one glass?" she persists. Sunoo still refuses to drink, he doesn't want to miss out on tomorrow's important matter, something he wants to anticipating for a long time.

Suddenly, someone approaches him, covering his head with a hoodie. "Cover me," he says "Serves you right; that's the price for being an idol," Sunoo remarks while take a sip of his soda. "At least I'm famous, okay?" defends Riki, who is now a renowned idol, not only in Korea but also internationally.

Sunoo wonders what would have happened if rumors about Riki being a bully during high school had surfaced. But Riki already told him how he resolved all that by apologies to them and aware his fault. Besides, he only bullied the 'bullies' only during high school.

"What are you doing here? I don't remember you're my classmate, " asked Sunoo when Riki suddenly joined their reunion. "Everyone knows I'm everyone's classmate. Remember, I'm always in your class during the rest hour. That's mean I'm your classmate," Riki takes the soju in front of him to drink. Sunoo just shakes his head looking at him.

"By the way, can you help me? Someone is suing me. Can you fight for my case?" asks Riki for help. "Do you think I became a lawyer for fun? I only handle VIP cases," Sunoo retorts. He is now a famous lawyer who only takes on cases with a hefty fee.

"Fine, don't need to show off. I can find another lawyer," replies Riki in annoyed. "Sunoo, we're getting married soon! Don't forget to come!" Myah suddenly announces, not realizing what she said due to her drunken state. Jake covers her mouth, wanting to keep their secret.

"Let's go back home; you're already drunk," says Jake, Jake holding her while standing to prevent her from falling. "My angel, when did I get such a sexy angel?" she slurs in her drunken state while rubbing Jake face. Jake awkwardly smiles, realizing they need to leave before their secret planning to getting married is exposed.

•••

"Are you ready for tomorrow?" asks Han's friend in the unit. After a year in jail, Han has made at least one friend. "I don't know who's being too kind to fight for my case. Whoever it is, I don't think they can win my case. The evidence is non-existent," Han replies, while seem she giving up already.

She has accepted her life belong in jail. Sunoo hasn't visited her since he left her seven years ago when she was 18. The last time they met, he was the only person who believed in her. "What if your case wins tomorrow? You'll be released," her friend trying to cheer her. "Even if I'm released, where should I go? I don't have a place to live, and it'll be difficult to find a job with a criminal background."

"The man you told me about back then, he must still remember you. I'm sure he'll help you," her friend says, referring to Sunoo. "I don't think so. He has likely forgotten me. If he remembered me, he would have visited by now," Han sighs, resigning herself to the idea that Sunoo may have moved on.

•••

Han is brought into the court with her hands in handcuffs, she avoiding eye contact with everyone and she doesn't take a look of any of them. The moment to defend her case begins as all stand to take the oath in front of the judge. Han, too, takes a suspect oath to signify she'll speak the truth.