The summary of Episode 4 of Serendipity’s Embrace picks up from where we last saw Hu-yeong holding Hong-ju’s hand against his chest, expressing his concern about her accident. Their romantic moment comes to an end as the doctor arrives to examine Hong-ju and requests her to undergo an MRI test for further evaluation of her well-being.
Although hesitant, Hong-ju consents to the MRI scan and ponders whether Hu-yeong is attempting to flirt with her. Simultaneously, Hye-ji hurries to meet her father, who is also the school’s vice principal – Mr. Kim. She informs him that Hong-ju was in a car accident and requests a half-day leave. Mr Kim is firm that Mr Noh must take Hye-ji to the hospital. Hye-ji declines the offer but still enters his car.
Mr. Noh places his extra running shoes on Hye-ji’s feet outside the hospital to prevent her from stumbling in her heels. Hye-ji shyly expresses her gratitude before quickly entering the hospital. Upon receiving a call from the taxi driver, CEO Baek promptly goes to the hospital to collect Hu-yeong’s luggage. He bumps into Hye-ji and finds out that Hong-ju had an accident, but he is glad to hear that she is getting released.
Hu-yeong escorts Hong-ju out of the hospital. Hye-ji informs CEO Baek that she is aware of Hu-yeong’s affection for Hong-ju and requests his assistance in arranging for the two to have some time together.
During the descent in the elevator, Hong-ju expresses to Hu-yeong how lucky he is that a girl like Hye-ji is interested in him. Hu-yeong is on the verge of revealing his true feelings for Hye-ji to Hong-ju when the elevator door opens and a group of hospital employees enter. Hu-yeong and Hong-ju find themselves in an uncomfortable situation standing in close proximity to each other.
Upon stepping out of the elevator, Hong ju requests Hu yeong to refrain from flirting with her, causing him to be puzzled. Hong-ju suddenly encounters Hye-ji who is inquiring about her well-being. CEO Baek reprimands Hu-yeong for not catching his flight to the USA. Hye-ji informs Hong-ju that she is in a relationship with Mr. Noh and suggests that she accompany Hu-yeong home. Per Hye-ji’s instructions, CEO Baek requests Mr. Noh to give him a ride to the office too.
Mr Noh complies with the farce and says sorry to Hong-ju for going out with her despite having feelings for Hye-ji. Hong-ju is forced to go home with Hu-yeong while the trio departs. During the car trip, Hong-ju feigns sleep to dodge conversation with Hu-yeong but rouses when she receives a work call. Meanwhile, CEO Baek commends Mr Noh for his portrayal as Hye-ji’s boyfriend, causing Mr Noh to smile uncomfortably.
Simultaneously, Hong-ju mocks Hu-yeong for not going to work by declining a call from his boss, who also happens to be his mother. Hu-yeong mentions when Hong-ju missed school to give a letter to Jun-ho and says she often skipped classes in school.
A flashback shows a young Hu-yeong and Hong-ju stuck after they fail to catch their last bus back home. Hong-ju suggests taking a cab to the nearest bus station. Hu-yeong trips and falls into a pit, causing Hong-ju to quickly come to his aid. Nonetheless, she can’t help but laugh when she sees how clumsy he is. Hong-ju tries to assist him in fleeing but Hu-yeong ends up slipping in the end.
Hong-ju jumps into the pit with concern, worried that Hu-yeong might have injured himself. Hu-yeong gets scared by a frog, so he hugs Hong-ju, but pretends it’s no big deal when she laughs.
At the moment, Hong-ju laughs as she recalls the event and tells Hu-yeong that she has buried all memories of Jun-ho. Hu-yeong sadly tells Hong-ju that the memory was not of Jun-ho, but of the two of them. Hu-yeong tries to help Hong-ju up the stairs outside the house, but she declines and prefers to use her crutches to go up instead. Hu-yeong is able to stop her from falling off the stairs at the last minute.
Hu-yeong takes her to relax at his uncle’s house and leaves to purchase medicine and food for her. Simultaneously, Hye-ji, Mr Noh, and CEO Baek visit Sang-pil’s restaurant to update him on the latest developments. Hye-ji becomes angered with Sang-pil after discovering that he knew about Hu-yeong’s feelings for Hong-ju since their high school days. Sang-pil observes how Mr Noh looks after Hye-ji but chooses to remain silent.
In contrast, Hong-ju fantasizes about kissing Hu-yeong and makes an effort to soothe her emotions. After exiting CEO Baek’s house, she opts to climb the stairs on her hands and knees rather than using her crutches. Hu-yeong appears and lifts her up, carrying her upstairs. He gives her the porridge and tells her to take the medication before going to bed.
Hong-ju expresses gratitude to Hu-yeong for his assistance and implies that his help was significant to her since they were not very close during their high school days. Hu-yeong feels insulted by the remark and walks away. Hong-ju ponders whether she has gone too far. In his uncle’s residence, Hu-yeong reflects on Hong-ju’s remark and ponders the frequency at which she might end their relationship. She was always rejecting him.
Hu-yeong receives a phone call from his friend Joseph, inviting him to come to Us. Hu-yeong informs Joseph that he will not return. He retrieves Hong-ju’s business card from the floor where it had fallen by accident.
Simultaneously, Jun-ho peruses a fan-letter penned by Hong-ju. A memory from 4 years ago reveals Hong-ju going with Jun-ho to an interview. Jun-ho is questioned about the person he wants to express gratitude to for winning an award for his successful novels. Jun-ho gazes at Hong-ju, who is falling asleep, and comments that his friend has always been a reliable source of support.
He further mentions that the mentioned friend has assisted in improving his narratives. Following the interview, the interviewer inquires if Jun-ho is in a relationship. Jun-ho observes Hong-ju, who is sleeping with her head resting on the table. He informs the interviewer that he is in a relationship, with his gaze fixed on Hong-ju.
In the current time, Jun-ho’s publicist Min-woo discovers him watching an anime show created by Hong-ju. Jun-ho expresses his concern to Min-woo that Hong-ju may refuse to collaborate on the project with him. Min-woo advises Jun-ho that he ought to have been honest with Hong-ju about why he left her three years ago.
Jun ho mentions that he chose not to inform his girlfriend about his financial struggles caused by his writer’s block resulting from his panic attacks. He feels relieved after finding out from Min-woo that Hong-ju has agreed to take on the project
However, Hu-yeong examines Hong-ju’s business card and questions why she had claimed they were not on good terms. He remembers how they attempted to play a game to prevent themselves from falling asleep while trapped in the pipeline. Both of them share their secrets, with Hong-ju admitting her desire to become an animation director, despite being pressured to study Math for his family’s sake.
Hong-ju informs Hu-yeong that she plans to pursue animation to achieve her dream since she lacks personal aspirations. She informs Hu-yeong that she plans to give him 5% of her salary once she succeeds as an animation director.
In the current moment, Hong-ju receives messages from Hye-ji and Sang-pil in their group chat, showing concern for her as she wakes up. Hye-ji asks Hu-yeong to join the group, but Hong-ju sends a text saying she’s hungry right before adding Hu-yeong to the chat.
Hu-yeong asks Hong-ju to join her for breakfast and puts together a lavish spread for her. Hu-yeong, with assistance from Hye-ji and Sang-pil, cooks a meal based on what Hong-ju likes. His joy stems from Hong-ju’s enjoyment of the meal.
Following breakfast, Hu-yeong brings up to Hong-ju the commitment she made to him in the tunnel. He requests that she provide him with 5% of her earnings from the past decade working as an animation producer. He informs Hong-ju that he will disclose the amount she owes him once he has crunched the numbers. Hong-ju attempts to come up with explanations in order to evade payment, causing Hu-yeong to chuckle.
Hu-yeong asks Hong-ju if she enjoys her job, and she expresses joy in seeing her name in the credits of the animations she creates. Hong-ju invites Hu-yeong to watch an anime she created together. Hong-ju is on her way home to fetch her laptop when Jun-ho arrives at her place. Upon arriving at her workplace, Jun-ho discovers that Hong-ju has been involved in an accident.
Nonetheless, Jun-ho becomes angry with Hong-ju when he sees her with Hu-yeong, and he reprimands her for not treating their project with importance. Hong-ju prevents Hu-yeong from snapping at Jun-ho. She dares Jun-ho to call off the project and requests him to stay away from her. Hong-ju informs Jun-ho that she is different now after their split and requests him to keep his distance.
Hong-ju returns home and sits sadly by the door as Jun-ho departs in his car. Hu-yeong visits Hong-ju’s home in an attempt to offer comfort. Hu-yeong surprises Hong-ju by expressing his happiness over her failed relationship. Hu-yeong urges Hong-ju to heal fast, not only from her leg injury but also from her heartbreak, before kissing her.
The episode concludes with another memory of Hong-ju experiencing butterflies in her stomach as Hu-yeong falls asleep on her shoulder in the hole.
This series is really interesting. I wish it was longer but anyway, we’ll work with what we have.