The ninth episode begins with someone handing over Cein’s house keys to Jae Ha. Afterwards, he proceeds to peer inside the house. He becomes aware that an individual indoors attempted suicide, and the whole house is filled with combustible gas and liquid. Therefore, Jae Ha flees from the scene and attempts to contact the emergency hotline.
Then the episode goes back to the current time. Jae Ha’s stepbrother is providing untrue information to the authorities regarding Je-Ha’s injuries. He places complete responsibility on Cein. When Cein is asked by the police to testify, he chooses to remain silent. He feels extreme guilt for what has happened to Je-Ha. He holds himself entirely responsible for the event.
Cein was on the verge of throwing a rock at Jae Ha’s step-brother. However, Je-Han intervened abruptly and ended up accidentally getting hit by Ce-In. Luckily, Jae Ha is safe and receiving medical care at the hospital. He is concerned about Cein because he is aware of the truth. Yet, his mother asks him not to disclose the truth to his stepfather, as it will give them an advantage over Je-Ha’s step-brother.
While at school, the principal and other officials opt to relocate Cein to a different school in a new location. He peacefully embraces it and heads to the location with his father. Meanwhile, once Jooan helps Haru see that his new friend is not real, he has a total emotional breakdown.
In the final moments of episode 9, Jeong Ho-Su discovers Haru’s situation from Joo-an.
Because he is worried, he requests a meeting between Haru and a man he highly trusts at his orphanage. He thinks the man can assist Ha-Ru the way he has assisted him greatly.
Haru is supposed to rendezvous with the man, accompanied by Jeong Ho-Su. However, he must somehow go meet him by himself at a specific location. Upon meeting the man, he instantly identifies him. The man acknowledges Haru as well. It was discovered that the man was the same person who hurt the young boy Ha-Ru witnessed in his childhood. At first, Ha-Ru is filled with intense fear upon seeing him and quickly flees from the scene. Nevertheless, he halts his running in the middle of the street and goes back to the man. Therefore, after numerous years, he finally musters up the bravery to confront the man.
Toward the end, we see a person being rushed to the hospital, bleeding profusely and fighting for his life.
In Episode 10, viewers witness Haru disclosing to Ho-Su the reality of what he experienced as a child, which left him deeply scarred. The episode also shows Kim Hwan’s father devising a cruel scheme to support his political goals. Kim Hwan’s father’s strategy jeopardizes Kim Do-Geon’s life. Nevertheless, upon learning of his friend’s fate, Kim Hwan hurries to rescue him.
In the beginning of episode 10, Joo an is seen having a conversation with an unidentified individual. The individual displays a photograph of Cein to him. Joo then asks if Cein is able to assist him in reuniting with his family. The scene shifts back to the current time, showing Haru (Kim Yoon-Woo) being hospitalized after attempting suicide.
Following that, the episode depicts Haru engaging in a serious discussion with Jeong Ho-Su. He ultimately discloses the events from his past that inflicted great pain and suffering upon him. Haru confides in Jeong Ho-Su about witnessing a man harming another boy in the wooded area. Nonetheless, he was unable to take action as he became paralyzed with fear. After that, the man requested him to join in a game of hide and seek. Ever since that time, he has been avoiding him. Later, he goes on to disclose the details of their recent encounter, explaining what transpired between them after a long period of separation.
The man disclosed to Haru that his parents gave him money to remain concealed. It appears that his mental health is greatly influenced by his parents as well. They prevented his recovery by concealing the threatening man from him and preventing him from fully disclosing to the authorities. Jeong Ho-Su is completely taken aback by the news of what Haru’s parents did to him.
In the later stages of episode 10, audiences witness Kim Hwan’s father devising a frightening scheme. He does this in order to achieve his political objectives. The man intends to set fire to the container where Kim Do-Geon is staying in order to destroy it. He additionally intends to offer up Kim Do-Geon during the course of his plan.
Luckily, Kim Hwan discovers that Kim Do-Geon is in peril because of his father’s evil scheme. After that, he hurries to rescue him, urgently shouting his name and instructing him to exit the container. Nevertheless, just as he is about to speak, he ends up in a car crash. Upon approaching the container, Kim Hwan realizes that it has already been destroyed by the fire. Nevertheless, Kim Do-Geon emerged from the situation following Kim Hwan’s phone call. Therefore, he manages to stay alive.
In episode 10’s conclusion, Kim Hwan spots Kim Do-Geon and Joo an together, unharmed and well. After laying eyes on them, he feels a sense of relief. Nonetheless, Joo an accuses him of endangering Kim Do-Geon’s life. However, Kim Do-Geon decides to pardon him. Kim Hwan’s father scolds him for coming to the aid of Kim Do-Geon. Kim Hwan informs Kim Do-Geon that he is departing for the United States, concluding the episode.
