Yeong-rye and Jae-pil's feelings for each other continue to deepen, but they both try to stay within the boundaries of friendship. Jae-pil is consumed by his hectic life at the hospital, while Yeong-rye balances her work at the salon with caring for her family. When Jeong Hyeon, who left seven years ago, suddenly returns, Jae-pil finds himself overcome with jealousy.

Jong-hee gets hospitalised, and she meets Jae-pil as her doctor. They talk about their time together back in the day, and Jong-hee's heart starts to grow again. Mi-suk doesn't want Jong-hee to get along with her friends from the past, and this becomes an argument between her and Jong-hee. Meanwhile, Jong-hee takes Yeong-rye to Hwaran School and talks about their old days.