Friendly Rivalry (2025) s01e05 Episode Script

1
Adults have a stereotypical image
of a model student.
And they believe that such students
have no sexual desire at all.
During the Joseon Dynasty,
the Crown Prince, at just 16 years old,
was pressured by the royal family for not having an heir.
Even though he already had a Crown Princess,
they were in a hurry to arrange him a concubine.
What does this mean?
That means by the age of
a middle school sophomore today,
people would already be
having sex and becoming parents.
Your Highness.
Even though life expectancy
has increased,
teenagers were still
at the peak of their desires.
Your Highness.
Male masturbation seems
to be understood worldwide.
Oh my god.
But for girls
Especially for academically
outstanding girls.
How are they perceived?
Even eunuchs, who have been castrated,
still have sexual desires and curiosity.
Yet the world assumes
we are completely pure and chaste.
Kyung said it was at that moment that
she realized she was too precocious.
It felt as if she were possessed
by a lustful demon.
In her eyes, the world was filled
with men’s private parts.
Kyung couldn’t suppress
her intense curiosity.
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In the end, she still opened that door.
(Password recovery security question)
But she encountered an unexpected obstacle.
"The elementary school
I graduated from."
"Mother’s name."
Which idiot came up with these questions?
Anyone can look up these personal details.
Who would choose this?
"My favorite anime character."
It's not like I need to prove
I'm an otaku.
"First kiss location."
How rude.
What about those
who've never been kissed?
"Name of my
elementary school deskmate."
Elementary school
lasts six years.
If we switched seats every semester,
I’d have at least twelve deskmates.
Who am I supposed to write down?
(Elementary Grade 5 Math: Concepts & Calculations)
Doing more exercises
doesn’t guarantee good grades.
You should focus
on reviewing the textbook.
(Name: Lim Hyeon-ji, School Rank: 1st Place)
(Special Note: Socially Isolated)
This must have been drawn
by your art tutor.
The brush strokes are totally different.
It's obvious.
I never attended art tutoring.
Really?
Then you should probably
take some classes.
Hey.
They're fighting.
Should we stop them?
Kids, what a shame.
Hyeon-ji is going to study in England.
You must have become
close over this time, right?
Hyeon-ji, say a few
final words to your friends.
I heard the British love
first-place winners.
Even though she’s only going because her dad’s business failed
and she’s running away to study abroad.
She remained arrogant
until the very end.
After that annoying
top student left,
Kyung thought
she could take over that throne.
But in life
Life has never been something
you can control at will.
Je-yi wasn't just beautiful,
she was also an excellent student.
Kyung.
Kyung.
She was even popular
among her classmates.
Kyung.
Name: Yoo Je-yi.
Appointed as the student body president
for the second semester of 2018.
To Kyung, Je-yi was
an even more annoying rival than Hyeon-ji.
- Congratulations.
- Thank you.
But she couldn't show it.
Because
I, Yoo Je-yi,
and Vice President Choi Kyung,
will give our all this semester.
Up until then,
they had been the perfect team.
"Kyung, what are you
doing after school?"
"Want to grab some
tteokbokki with me?"
(Name: Jeong Ha-jin, School Rank: Unknown)
(Special Note: Most Popular Boy at Sera Elementary)
- So
- So
- Um
- Actually, I have a favor to ask.
You go first.
No, you go first.
It's nothing big, really.
Can you give me
Je-yi’s phone number?
Actually, I like her.
The word "secondary"
(Translator's note: Chinese character "副" meaning "secondary" or "vice")
She's quite tall for a girl.
Totally my type.
But you're really close with Je-yi.
Aren't we friends?
Help me out.
Please, I'm counting on you.
Adverb, side effect, side job, absence, injury,
vice chairman, vice class rep, vice president
(Translator's note: These are words that uses that Chinese character)
Kyung always felt like
she could never escape
the word "secondary" her entire life.
And that made her sad.
One step below,
but above everyone else.
In other words,
forever second place.
(What was the name of your elementary deskmate?
Jeong Ha-jin)
(Sign Up)
(Adult Website
You are now a member.)
Friendly Rivalry
(Photo Album)
(Woo Do-hyeok)
(Appointed to the
College Entrance Exam Question Committee)
(Woo Seul-gi,
Father: Woo Do-hyeok, Mother: Choi Yun-jin)
"But Seul-gi, why did you transfer here?"
"Actually, I know at your old school,"
(Grade Report)
"you ranked first place in every exam."
(Kwon Hee-yoon remarried Woo Do-hyeok)
"You sure know a lot about me."
(Missing Child Alert, Name: Woo Seul-gi)
"You like princess dresses too?"
"I never realized
you carried this kind of pain."
"I had no idea."
"Thank you for sharing
your pain with me."
(Selecting photos)
(Lawsuit Records
Patient Woo Do-hyeok was hospitalized due to abdominal pain.)
(Intubation Procedure Performed)
(Intubation Procedure)
(Woo Do-hyeok experienced a rise in temperature
and a drop in blood pressure…)
(Skin turning blue = Cyanosis)
(Peritonitis)
(Sepsis)
(Cause of death: Acute sepsis and septic shock)
(Medical malpractice)
(Medical malpractice)
(Medical staff negligence)
(Medical professionals have an obligation
to provide the best treatment…)
(Doctor killed a patient)
(Hospital director detained for killing his mistress using “medicine as a murder weapon”,
charged with murder)
(Hospital director detained for killing his mistress using “medicine as a murder weapon”,
charged with murder)
Here, just wear this.
Thanks.
(Seul-gi’s device)
(Seul-gi’s location:
18, Gwangpyeong-ro, Gangnam, Seoul)
Madam, you saw that Je-yi’s meal plan
is changing from tomorrow, right?
Yes.
Make sure to follow the correct order
of protein and carbohydrates.
The fasting medication
should start with B12.
Understood, Director.
Why didn’t your friend come down?
She should have breakfast too.
Did Dad chase her away or something?
Why would I chase away
such an honored guest?
He's been waiting for
my sister to come home.
Why won’t she come back?
Failing the college entrance exam
was embarrassing enough.
Now she even has to take the test
the same year as her younger sister.
Could she even study properly
while living at home?
Try to understand her.
But was my sister not coming home
really her choice?
Yes.
Not contacting us at all
was that her choice too?
This time, it seems like Je-na
has really made up her mind.
Tell Yoo Je-na for me.
No matter what she does,
she will never beat me.
Joo Ye-ri.
Why are you walking
to school in sneakers?
Because I listened
to the brilliant Kyung.
She said walking is
the best form of exercise.
That’s right.
Listening to me
never does any harm.
But you seem a lot brighter.
I thought your "class president blues"
would last at least a week.
Because I found
a strong vitamin to overcome it.
(Chaehwa Girls’ High School)
Kim Na-ri.
Looks like it's true.
What?
She's about to steal the spotlight.
What do you mean?
Kim Na-ri is transferring.
She’s in the office
with her mom right now.
Really? Why?
Woo Seul-gi, stop right there.
You saw me and didn’t even say hi.
Where are you going?
To the office.
Why?
To pick up the attendance records.
Why did you suddenly leave yesterday?
My mom was looking for me.
I thought
Thought what?
I thought you didn’t want
to walk to school with me.
That’s not it.
You’ve made a very difficult decision.
Why is Na-ri suddenly transferring?
I don’t know.
Should we go say goodbye?
Do you want to say goodbye?
Na-ri.
What is it?
I heard you're transferring.
We were starting to get closer.
What a shame.
I think so too.
Goodbye.
If you want to get into a good university,
spend less time on social media.
Got it?
Yoo Je-yi.
Choi Kyung.
Kim Beom-su.
You're copying articles
from the internet
will you even remember them
during the interview?
Jo A-ra.
I heard Yonsei University is placing
more weight on interviews.
Writing something this cliché
won’t get you anywhere.
It doesn’t show any academic depth.
Nor does it evoke any emotion.
What exactly are you all trying to do?
Only one essay stood out.
Whose is it?
Your class president’s.
Teacher, please read
what Seul-gi wrote.
It’s not just original,
it also has a clear purpose about her future.
It’s something you all
absolutely need to read.
But ultimately, this is a personal essay.
It’s probably not
suitable for sharing.
Class, try writing a TV drama instead.
Or ask your homeroom teacher
to help with the script.
No need to bow.
What exactly did you write?
Even the literature teacher
was full of praise.
What, I can’t even see it?
It’s nothing special.
Je-yi.
What score did you get?
Why do you want to know?
If you didn’t get an A+ either,
I might feel a little better.
Should we ask Seul-gi
to give a lecture?
Count me in,
I want to join too.
- Me too!
- I want to hear it too.
Looks like Seul-gi’s essay
needs to be kept safe.
Let’s just go eat.
What? Are you unhappy
with your grade too?
No.
Of course, I should humbly
accept the teacher’s grading.
Then what’s wrong?
I want to ask the homeroom teacher
to sign my early leave request.
Because I have to go to cram school.
She went to lunch, I think.
Then I’ll just wait here.
By the way, teacher
Your new hairstyle
really suits you!
Ye-ri, your essay was just as pretentious
as you are in real life.
Teacher, that’s not pretentious.
I'm just a bit nosy,
to say the least.
Mrs. Lee, let’s go eat together.
Alright.
A bit nosy, my ass.
(A+ Woo Seul-gi)
(Empowered by knowledge,
We welcome you to Chaehwa Girls' High School)
Seul-gi, what’s wrong?
What happened?
What’s wrong?
Are you looking for something?
My essay…
It’s gone.
Stop.
Start over.
Stop.
Start over.
Stop.
Stop it.
I can't listen to this anymore.
I’m leaving.
What?
You never planned to
use the harp for college, did you?
I did.
Show me your hands.
Your hands, supposedly for playing the harp,
don’t even have a single blister.
Your hands are better suited
for getting manicures.
Just wear jewelry
and call it a day.
Don’t ask me
for lessons again.
Professor, I’m sorry.
I promise I’ll work harder.
If I don’t get
into college, I’m doomed.
Are you scared?
Then you and your parents
should be doing everything you can.
If they can afford to buy
luxury brands for their child,
paying tuition on time
should be common sense.
- What?
- The tuition you owe.
Tell your parents
to settle it within the week.
You know the resale value
of this bag, right?
Please hold onto it for now.
I’ll get it back once
I pay my tuition next week.
I’m only accepting this temporarily
because I feel sorry for you.
Of course, I know that.
Thank you.
Damn it, this is why
Having a luxury brand is a must.
(A+ Woo Seul-gi)
Je-yi, this is
really a misunderstanding.
I…
("For the past thirteen years,
I have been an orphan…")
Orphan, foster home,
Father was a math teacher.
Acute sepsis,
Aspiration to study forensic medicine.
No one is allowed to read this.
Without my permission,
no one is allowed to read Seul-gi's essay.
Understood?
Je-yi.
Let’s talk.
I will find the person.
The one who spread
your essay without permission.
Why?
Why do you want to find out?
Do you even have to ask?
Aren’t you angry?
I am.
But not as much as you, apparently.
Why are you so furious?
- Because it’s about you…
- Pick up the phone.
("Princess")
Because before,
only you knew about my miserable past.
But now,
it's out in the open?
(Missing Child Alert
Name: Woo Seul-gi)
You already knew, didn’t you?
That I grew up in an orphanage.
And that my father was a teacher at this school
who died not long ago.
Damn it, who did this?
Oh no, what do I do?
I slipped up for a second.
I only meant
to pull out a few strands.
What?
Someone tipped me off.
I just wanted to check the truth,
so I thought I’d test a hair sample.
What are you even talking about?
Na-ri, a lot of people
are saying you’re on drugs.
Je-yi…
If I take this to my family's hospital,
they should be able to find out what you've taken.
Right?
Hey.
Hey, Na-ri.
You got your uniform dirty. What now?
It’s fine.
I’ll just wash it.
You admitted it so quickly.
Guess I don’t even need to test it.
What’s the best title
to get views when posting a video?
You come up with one.
You’re good at that, aren’t you?
Je-yi.
See? This is what happens
when you don’t know your place.
You dared to touch my things.
Speak.
So you already knew,
but still tested me at the office?
But seeing Na-ri back down so fast
Didn’t it feel satisfying?
Je-yi, you really…
Seul-gi.
You shouldn’t be mad.
You should be thanking me.
I got rid of the trash
that was bullying you.
That’s not the point.
Oh?
Then what is?
My father’s belongings.
And my personal information.
Why do you have them?
Yoo Je-yi.
Answer me.