The following day, beneath the blue-roofed house in Manjaedo, instead of his four family mbers, there were five. Due to worsening weather conditions, the boat couldn't return for two days, trapping Tsuh i on the island.
Every ti news spread that Tsuh i couldn't leave the island due to the worsening weather, she couldn't help but smile at the actors and crew trying to contain their happiness. On the third day, upon hearing she still couldn't leave, she cheered, even snatching off Haejin's hat as he was about to light a fire.
Even after snatching his hat, Haejin, with an amiable laugh, looked at Tsuh i and said, "The wind's strong, and the waves might be high, but it's not like we can't go fishing. I'm planning to try behind that rocky valley beyond the island. The village chief said the big ones bite there. Tsuh i, want to co along with and Geon?"
As Geon translated, Tsuh i grabbed onto Geon's arm excitedly, imploring, "Geon oppa! Geon oppa! I want to go fishing, let's go together, okay? I've never tried it!"
Geon glanced at Seungwon, who was drying clams, while Tsuh i persistently tugged at him.
Seungwon, stacking clams in a row, smiled, saying, "Go ahead, Geon. You and I can handle the food. Here, Yeongseok! Didn't they call this survival entertainnt? What's so romantic about this? So fresh and youthful! Youth is great."
Yeongseok chuckled, "True, it's not exactly as planned, but the ratings should be guaranteed."
Chunho joined in, laughing, "Man, if I were twenty years younger..."
Interrupting Chunho, Seungwon said firmly, "Thirty years!"
Everyone burst into laughter when Chunho looked bewildered.
After Haejin allowed it, he quickly gathered fishing gear, fetched a bicycle, and alternately addressed Geon and Tsuh i, "Oh... right··· this bike's for two... alright, you two ride. I'll walk."
Geon waved his hand, "No, senior. How could I? You go with Tsuh i. I'll walk."
Handing the bicycle handle to Geon, Haejin said, "Did you not hear what your mom said? If I carry Tsuh i, I'll just be a third wheel in your romance. It's better if I walk peacefully, enjoying the flowers along the way."
Haejin pushed the bike, gestured at the cara, and teasingly posed, making everyone laugh.
Reluctantly, Geon inford Tsuh i that they'd ride the bike while Haejin walked. Tsuh i squealed and dashed to hug Haejin. Delighted, Haejin received her hug like a daughter, displaying a gracious smile.
Geon packed the fishing gear in the bike basket and called Tsuh i, who eagerly sat behind Geon, holding onto his waist tightly. Blushing but visibly happy, she closed her eyes, smiling.
Seeing this, Chunho teased, "Isn't holding on that tight unnecessary? This isn't a ride."
Seungwon, stopping his work, chuckled, watching them.
"Are you an octopus? Clinging onto him like that. Ride like that and just bring back an octopus, Tsuh i."
Geon blushed at the teasing and quickly pedaled.
After passing a stone wall, Geon confird the VJ and one writer following on a motorcycle before slowly pedaling towards the rocky valley. The narrow path wound its way to the distant sea, the end rging with the blue sky. The path was adorned with countless white flowers, painting a beautiful landscape. Amidst the gentle sea breeze, Geon and Tsuh i smiled, embracing the faint scent of the sea and flowers.
As Tsuh i cycled past, she reached out, touching the roadside flowers, asking, "Oppa, oppa! Sing! Sing for ."
Geon briefly hesitated, then started singing after glancing at Tsuh i through the bike's side mirror.
Surprised by an unexpected Chinese song, Tsuh i's eyes widened.
"The clouds are drifting in the blue sky,
The waves are crashing in the blue sea,
This road we walk together is full of flowers,
I don't rember where this is.
I don't need to rember who I am or where this is.
Only this mont with you matters."
Captivated by the sweet lyrics and Geon's lodious voice, Tsuh i blushed, hugging Geon tighter, saying, "What... what song is this? I... It's in Chinese, I don't know this song..."
Geon, slightly embarrassed, sped up, pedaling harder, saying, "Just a song I made. Is... is it cheesy?"
As the cara director captured their disappearing figures, exclaiming, "M...My...My hands won't stop shaking! An... an alien has arrived!"
In contrast to the trembling director, the female writer riding on the motorcycle's back seat had a dreamy look.
"D...Damn... so...so jealous...!!!"
Shortly after, at the rocky valley, they awaited Haejin while setting up their fishing spots, as they were unsure of the exact location. When Haejin arrived, they climbed onto the slightly dangerous rocks, each fishing in their spots. Haejin attempted to teach Tsuh i and Geon how to bait, but due to Tsuh i's aversion to worms, he ended up baiting alone.
Surprisingly, Tsuh i seed to have a knack for fishing or perhaps beginner's luck, continuously catching palm-sized fish, astonishing everyone. Excited by the catches, Tsuh i kept handing her fishing rod to Haejin, unable to handle the fish. While watching Tsuh i's endearing actions, Geon smiled softly, gazing out at the sea.
Suddenly,
"Ah!! Ahhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!"
"What!! What's wrong!!"
Startled by the loud scream, Geon quickly stood up from the rock he was sitting on.
"Tsuh i!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
"Tsuh i, thrilled by catching a particularly large sea bass compared to the ones they'd caught before, turned to boast to Haejin and, in her excitent, accidentally fell into the sea. The rock where the three stood jutted more than two ters above the water, causing Geon to panic.
In the midst of the chaos with steps and Haejin scrambling, Geon leaped into the sea. In a rush, midair, he flung his fishing rod aside and plunged into the water.
Despite the director's unfamiliarity with the situation, they captured Geon's actions on cara.
Thrown into the water by his leap, Geon montarily subrged before resurfacing and shouting, 'Tsuh i!! Where are you!?'
As Geon thrashed in the water, trying to find her, he widened his eyes in shock as he saw Tsuh i standing soaked behind him, her face radiant in the sunlight.
Confounded by Tsuh i's appearance, Geon was left speechless as she gestured toward her waist and said, 'I'm only here, not too deep, just here ~'
Geon checked the water level against his own waist, finding it reaching up to the upper part of his thighs. Looking back at the rock, the director and crew, along with Haejin, were laughing heartily.
Feeling utterly embarrassed, Geon blushed and stood uncertain, but Tsuh i approached, taking his hand. The cara panned from the vast sea to the two, drenched and gazing at each other.
The waves splashed around a stunning young man, his T-shirt clinging to his body from the sea, and a girl with a bright, innocent smile on her face.
Tsuh i, with laughter sparkling in her eyes, said, 'Oh, Geon Oppa ~ I was so worried about you!'
Unable to respond and staring into the distance, watching the agitated sea water, Geon was interrupted by Tsuh i's words.
'Hehehe ~ Oppa, let's go, you might catch a cold.'
Geon, without making eye contact with Tsuh i, erged from the sea.
[Interview on the night of that day]
Yeongseok: Tsuh i, when Geon jumped into the sea after you fell, how did you feel at that mont?
Tsuh i: I was so, so happy, and deeply moved!
Yeongseok: Haha, really? Geon seed incredibly embarrassed.
Tsuh i: Yes, yes, you saw, PD-nim! Wasn't he cute?
Yeongseok: Absolutely. But it was amusing. When I heard the story and checked the footage, I thought everything had turned upside down.
Tsuh i: Hehehe! I love Geon Oppa so much!!!
Yeongseok: That much? Then what do you want to say to Geon's fans?
Tsuh i: Oh, it doesn't matter. Did you listen to the song Geon Oppa sang on the bike earlier?
Yeongseok: Yes, I did. Why?
Tsuh i: Geon Oppa said it was a song he made for . That should be acknowledged.
Yeongseok: Acknowledged what?
Tsuh i: Geon's girl! Viewers should acknowledge that too, right?
Suddenly interjecting, Haejin: Our Geon~~ he's a total romantic guy, really. Tsuh i!!! Where are you!!!!
Helping from the side, Seungwon: I should've been there!! Ah~~~ I missed that!
Playing the guitar casually, Chunho: Love~ Love~ Who said that~~~~
Haejin hurriedly brought the drenched Geon and Tsuh i back ho. Besides, Tsuh i had already caught enough fish—seven on her own—making the fishing trip complete.
Geon's embarrassnt eased only after he showered with warm water. Until then, while waiting for Geon to finish showering, Seungwon, Haejin, and Chunho's amused glances lingered.
'Tsuh i!!!! Where are you!!!!!!!'
'Hahaha!!! Tsuh i!!!'
'I'm laughing so hard, seriously, when Tsuh i suddenly stood up in the water, Geon was like, 'Whoa!' Hahaha, hahaha!'
Geon, mimicking exaggerated gestures, imitated Haejin and laughed while Seungwon and Chunho rolled around on the floor, watching.
Since that day,
Haejin, Seungwon, and Chunho always called out to Tsuh i with a particular shout.
'Tsuh i!!! Where are you!!!!!'"
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