That's how you'll learn

(Two years ago, Na Hwa-jin's wife, the daughter of Choi Gang-seok, lost her life at the hands of a student. Since then, they have both had to learn to live with her absence. Choi Gang-seok, in addition to being Na Hwa-jin's father-in-law, is the Minister of Education. Despite the shared grief, he continues to worry about his son-in-law's future and wants to see him rebuild his life.) Inside the car, Choi Gang-seok and his son-in-law, Na Hwa-jin, are heading to the Ministry of Education. During the drive, Choi glances at Na Hwa-jin, who is gazing at the scenery out the window.

Na Hwa-jin: —Get married again?—

He asks incredulously, slowly shaking his head before turning his gaze back to Choi Gang-seok.

Na Hwa-jin: —Impossible.

Choi Gang-seok: —Why not?—

He replies, observing him with a serious expression. *

Choi Gang-seok: "You could marry a woman like her. A respectable woman."

• Na Hwa-jin lets out a small, lopsided smile, as if he had perfectly understood who his father-in-law was referring to. *

Na Hwa-jin: "We're just friends."

• Choi Gang-seok looks at him, unconvinced by his answer. *

Choi Gang-seok: "What did I say?"

• Na Hwa-jin bursts out laughing, amused by the insinuation. Choi Gang-seok turns to look at him, with an expression of utter disbelief. *

• "My God," he thinks, wondering what's going through his son-in-law's head.