[Scene: FLASHBACK IN KIM SEO 'S DREAM – EXT. Street Near High School – Day (Years Ago)]
(The bright, harsh afternoon sun beats down on a quiet, dusty street corner just outside the main high school gates. Groups of students dressed in neat uniforms walk past, laughing loudly, sharing snacks, and heading home. The world is full of life, but at the corner of the brick wall, the atmosphere is heavy.Kim Seo and Ma Ha-rin are leaning against the rough red bricks, looking completely exhausted. Ha-rin's uniform collar is slightly damp with sweat. She shifts her heavy school bag from her right shoulder to her left, letting out a loud, dramatic groan. She lifts her wrist to check her watch for the tenth time.)
MA HA-RIN: (Wiping her forehead with the back of her hand, groaning in deep frustration) "Kim... seriously, look at the time! How much longer do we have to stand here waiting in this heat? I am absolutely exhausted! My feet are killing me.
"KIM SEO: (Her eyes are wide, scanning every single face walking down the street. She clutches the straps of her school bag tightly against her chest, her knuckles turning white. She speaks in an anxious, pleading voice) "Just... just a little bit more, Ha-rin. Please, stay with me for just five more minutes?"
MA HA-RIN: (Letting out a massive sigh, crossing her arms tightly over her chest) "Kim, listen to me! We have been standing at this exact same spot, at this exact same hour, for the past five days straight! And have that boy or his annoying little sidekick shown up? No! Not even their shadows! I really don't think they're ever coming back here. If he actually wanted to meet you or come to this street, he would have been here by now."
KIM SEO: (Hearing this, her shoulders slump instantly. The hopeful light in her eyes dims, replaced by a sudden, deep look of sadness. Her voice drops to a vulnerable whisper) "Do you... do you really think he won't come back at all, Ha-rin? Did he just disappear?"
MA HA-RIN: (Seeing her friend's heartbroken expression, her angry tone softens completely. She steps closer and places a warm, comforting hand on Kim's slumped shoulder) "Look, Kim... please don't take this the wrong way. But you really should have told him what was in your heart much earlier. You had so many chances! Now, look what happened. You delayed it, and now it's just too late. Maybe... maybe after how coldly you treated him, he doesn't even want to be friends with you anymore."
KIM SEO: (Biting her lower lip hard, her eyes pooling with unshed tears as she stares down at her scuffed school shoes) "I know... I know it feels like it's too late now. I know I made a mistake. But in the beginning, I really didn't like him at all! I thought he was just annoying. But then, slowly... over time... the way he would always follow me from a distance, the way he would secretly protect me and help me whenever I was in trouble... I don't know when, but I actually started to like it. I started to look forward to seeing him. I wanted to stand in front of him and finally tell him everything that is in my heart! But now... look, let's do one thing. Let's not just stand here. Let's go and search for him!"
MA HA-RIN: (Staring at her in absolute disbelief) "Search for him?! But Kim, how on earth are we supposed to find him? Just think about it logically! We don't even know his name. We don't know his address. We don't even know which school he went ?
"KIM SEO: (Wiping a stray tear from her cheek quickly, a sudden wave of stubborn determination taking over her face) "He used to come to this exact street every single day, Ha-rin! That means he must live or hang out somewhere very close by. Come on, let's just go look around the neighborhood blocks. Please!"
(A fast-paced, emotional montage begins. The camera shows Kim Seo and Ma Ha-rin walking tirelessly through the narrow alleys, looking into crowded local cafes, searching through public parks, and standing by busy intersections as the afternoon sun slowly dips below the horizon, painting the sky in deep shades of orange and purple. They ask a few shopkeepers, but no one recognizes the description. Every single day ends the same way: completely empty-handed.)
(The montage ends with Kim Seo walking through her front door at dusk. Her face is pale, her eyes are completely hollow, and her heart is heavy with a profound sense of regret and disappointment. She flings her school bag onto the floor, collapsing onto her bed in the dark room, staring at the ceiling with a heavy sigh.)
[Scene: PRESENT – INT. Public Bus – Night](Suddenly, the memory shatters.
The harsh sound of the bus gears shifting and a sharp jolt of the vehicle brings Kim Seo snapping back into reality. She stirs uncomfortably in her sleep, her body swaying slightly with the movement of the bus. Even in her deep slumber, her arms remain tightly locked around the beautiful, fragrant bouquet of flowers pressed against her jacket.)
(As her subconscious mind drifts from the old high school memory her thoughts immediately shift AND Her mind is filled with the conversation from the previous night with Dr. Hyun.)
[Scene: PRESENT – INT. Daehan University Hospital Locker Room / EXT. City Streets – Night]
(Meanwhile, miles away at the International Daehan University Hospital, the heavy iron door of the locker room clicks open. Dr. Hyun walks out, wearing his civilian clothes. He looks physically drained, his posture completely slumped after surviving a grueling, high-stakes 5 HOUR SHIFT . He slowly packs his personal belongings into his bag, his mind completely preoccupied.)
(He walks out to the hospital parking lot, gets into his sleek luxury sedan, and starts the engine. As he drives out into the cool night air, the city streets are beautifully illuminated by thousands of twinkling golden lights and vibrant neon signs. It's a gorgeous night, but Dr. Hyun looks incredibly lonely behind the wheel. His eyes drift to the passing scenery.)
DR. HYUN: (Letting out a deep, heavy sigh from the bottom of his heart, speaking softly to the empty car) "The city looks so beautiful and peaceful tonight... I wish... I really wish Kim was here with me. If only I could see her face just once today, all my exhaustion would completely disappear."
(Just as the words leave his lips, he pulls up to a major intersection. At that exact moment, a large public bus roars past his lane, pulling slightly ahead of his car. Dr. Hyun idly glances out of his side window, looking up at the illuminated windows of the bus.)(Suddenly, his entire body freezes. His eyes widen in absolute shock, and his heart violently skips a beat. Through the glass window of the moving bus, he sees a familiar face leaning softly against the frame. It's Kim Seo, fast asleep.)
DR. HYUN: (His breath hitches in his throat, his eyes gleaming with a mixture of sheer disbelief and pure joy) "Wait... is that... Kim?! Yes, it's her! She's on that bus!"
(An instant surge of adrenaline rushes through his veins. Dr. Hyun doesn't waste a single second. He firmly grips the steering wheel, hits the accelerator, and expertly maneuvers his car through the traffic, trailing the bus from a safe distance. He looks ahead and notices the glowing sign of the next upcoming bus stop.)
DR. HYUN: (Thinking to himself in a panic) Thank goodness I spotted her! I need to reach the next stop before the bus leaves!
(He accelerates, smoothly overtaking the bus and pulling his luxury car into a vacant parking spot just a few meters ahead of the brightly lit bus shelter. He kills the engine, throws the door open, and steps out onto the pavement just as the heavy brakes of the public bus screech to a halt.)
(With a racing heart, Dr. Hyun swiftly walks up the steps and boards the bus. He frantically taps his transit card against the scanner—beep!)
(His eyes immediately scan the rows of dimly lit seats. He stops. There she is—resting near the middle window.)
\(Moving with light, silent footsteps, he slips down the aisle, holding his breath so he doesn't disturb the quiet atmosphere.)
(As he draws closer, his eyes fall directly upon her lap. His jaw softens, and an incredibly tender, breathtaking smile spreads across his entire face. There, clutched tightly in Kim Seo's hands, is the exact premium bouquet of flowers he had sent to her office (He steps forward completely undetected and takes his seat directly behind Kim. .)
DR. HYUN: (Thinking to himself, a wave of profound relief and intense happiness washing over him) Look how beautifully it is holding this bouquet. I thought you'd throw it straight into the trash after last night's conversation... and she looks so cute sleeping.
Doctor Hyun: (Whispers softly and emotionally to the back of Kim's head) "Kim... I'm really sorry. What I did yesterday must have made you very upset and sad, right?"
(Just then, suddenly, a huge and dangerous speed breaker appears on the road, and the bus receives a very strong jolt. Kim, who is leaning on the window, is about to hit her head hard against the rigid steel frame of the window.)
(Before Kim's head hits the glass and the iron, Doctor Hyun reaches out with lightning speed and places his palm directly between Kim's forehead and the window pane.) (Slap!) (Kim's head lands gently on the back of Doctor Hyun's palm. She doesn't get hurt at all.)
Doctor Hyun: (He breathes a huge sigh of relief, his heart starts beating faster)(He says softly near her ear) "Kim... the stop has come."
(He removes his hand from her ear very slowly so that she doesn't hear it. He asks a female passenger sitting on the nearby seat to wake her up.)
Doctor Hyun: "Excuse me, ma'am, please wake her up."
(The female passenger gently shakes Kim's shoulder. Kim wakes up in a start and She stirs and opens her blurry eyes. When the woman informs her that her stop has arrived, Kim sits up and thanks her.)
Kim Seo: "Oh! Thank you so much, Ma'am! Thank you!"
(Kim Seo clutches the bouquet tightly, adjusts her jacket, and turns quickly to exit. The moment she turns, Dr. Hyun immediately turns his entire face toward the window and covers his mouth, ensuring that Kim does not see or recognize him.)
(Kim Seo steps off the bus and safely makes her way onto the street. Dr. Hyun slowly turns his face back around and, smiling at the female passenger, says:)
Dr. Hyun: "Thank you so much, Ma'am."
female passenger: ITS OK
(He watches Kim walk away through the bus window. As he sees her departing, a look of deep joy and hope settles upon his face—for she has not thrown away the flowers.)
Dr. Hyun: (Thinking to himself with immense happiness, his eyes gleaming) She didn't throw away the bouquet... That means she definitely holds some feelings for me in her heart, even today.