REBORN : The Case Unsolved
WILL HE BE MY FRIEND?
Narrator
After a long, dark night… a beautiful morning finally arrived.
A few days later, RM regained consciousness and began to recover steadily. It had been a week since he was admitted to the hospital. Due to the severity of his injuries and emotional stress, his recovery was taking time, but he didn’t waste a single moment. Even from his hospital bed, he resumed his studies.
Everyone around him was mesmerized by his brilliance and extraordinary IQ.
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He helped halmonis (grandmothers) read books and playfully debated political topics with harabojis (grandfathers). He kept the children entertained by challenging them with fun math problems.
In these simple interactions, RM found a sense of peace and joy. For a while, he forgot all about the harshness of school life. He barely even remembered the bully.
But the peaceful days were coming to an end, it was almost time for him to return to his usual life. Just one day remained before his discharge.
Jin
Hyung!....it's been days...why haven't you come home?
jin's brothers
It's been hectic at the hospital. I had to perform an emergency surgery, and then suddenly more patients started coming in. it's been pretty busy and I've had to monitor their recovery....and....
Jin
Okay!okay!stop! You repeat that every single time I ask. I've practically memorized it now.
jin's brothers
[laughs].... My little brother has really grown up now.[stretches Jin's cheeks, making him flustered]
Jin
stop, hyung!....that's embarrassing!
Nurse
Doctor, it's time for your rounds.
jin's brothers
Oh, yes! I'm coming.
Narrator
Jin lives with his brother in Haweong.
His brother is a brilliant scholar who graduated from one of the most prestigious medical colleges in South Korea.
He is an exceptional doctor, known for both his surgical expertise and his kind, compassionate nature. His patients admire and trust him deeply.
After their mother passed away, he returned to Haweong, his mother’s hometown. Unable to cope with the loss of Someone so dear, his grief began to affect his performance at the city hospital.
Seeking healing and peace, he decided to move to the countryside, to live surrounded by the memories of his mother. so he chose to settle here.
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His father was initially opposed to his decision. But in the end, he accepted it, especially after seeing that his other son, Jin, was also struggling with the trauma.
Jin had been a prodigy since childhood. He consistently ranked at the top of his class every year. When he entered middle school, he became even more determined to prove himself to his father and make him proud.
He immersed himself in studies. That was all he did.
After regular school hours, he would attend night classes, followed by personal tutoring sessions.
But in the midst of chasing excellence, he unintentionally began to neglect his mother.
Their mother had been suffering from a chronic illness that eventually left her bedridden.
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One evening, while Jin was attending his night classes, her condition suddenly worsened. She was rushed to the hospital, but tragically, she passed away on the way.
Jin didn’t even get to see her one last time.
The guilt consumed him and continued to haunt him deeply.
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After the incident, their father sent Jin abroad to study, believing that staying in the same house filled with memories of their mother, would prevent him from ever recovering.
But what he didn’t realize was that Jin’s mental health would only deteriorate further.
Every time Jin tried to study, he suffered from anxiety attacks and hallucinations. Books and paper became painful reminders of his guilt, of the belief that his mother died because of him.
The severe anxiety led him to rely heavily on medication. Eventually, over medication and dependency began to take a serious toll on his physical and mental health.
When his brother found out about Jin's condition, he was devasted. He pleaded with their father to bring Jin back home, assuring him that he would take full responsibility for his care and recovery.
When Jin was hospitalized due to his deteriorating health
jin's brothers
Appa!....why didn't you tell me about his condition?
Jin's father
I've had enough of a son who's good for nothing and doesn't care about his own father. I don't want to see another failed son. There's no one left who can truly make me proud.
jin's brothers
It was because of your toxic mindset that Mom died....and even now, you refuse to change!
Jin's father
[slaps him] watch your mouth.
Jin's father
He's recovering. I've provided him with the best doctors in the country. He'll be fine.
jin's brothers
......... I'm taking Jin with me. I'll take full responsibility of him.....Don't you dare lay a finger on my brother again...let him recover in peace.
jin's brothers
Don't wander around.Go straight home! I'll be back by evening.
jin's brothers
[looks at him suspiciously]
Jin
Ahh! Okay, okay! I'm going ...... Just come back soon.
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Jin then encountered the senior nurse who had cared for him and treated him when he first came here. She had become like a mother figure to him during his stay .
Jin
Emmo!.. How are You ?[hugs her] Are you doing well? you look beautiful today!
senior nurse
Stop...buttering me up!
Jin
can I take a quick look around the hospital?
senior nurse
No, you can't. Your brother will scold me if he finds out.
Jin
Don't worry! I'll just visit that little girl and come right back.
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Hanuel is young girl suffering from chronic illness. She spends most of her time in the hospital. Her parents couldn’t afford treatment in the city hospital, so Jin's brother who had been her doctor there convinced them to bring her here, promising to take care of her personally.
senior nurse
She's probably at the Nature's Lobby on the terrace....but she's got a new friend now... I think she's forgotten about you.
senior nurse
She made a new friend. He's very intelligent and helps her with her studies. She seems to like him now.
Jin
......................
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The nurse realizes she accidentally brought up something....Jin has been avoiding due to his past trauma.
senior nurse
.....okay,okay! Go on, quickly...she should be upstairs.
senior nurse
[smiles back]
Jin
[winks at her ]....[ran away]
senior nurse
[shocked]...this brat..[laughs]
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[jin walks up to the terrace.He spots Hanuel sitting , scribbling in a notebook.]
Hanuel
[looks back] Oppa! [runs to him]
Jin
Have you eaten anything?what are you doing up here?
Hanuel
why didn’t you visit me lately...?! I missed you!
Jin
I knew you'd miss me....that's why I came.
Hanuel
I'm solving math problems.....Namjoon oppa is helping me .He's over there [points at a nearby bench]
jin looks in the direction she pointed, but the bench was empty
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[He walks toward it curiously. On the bench lie neatly arranged books, precisely organized notes, and solved worksheets. Something about the sight reminds him of himself. He takes a deep breath and flips through one of the notebooks.]
Jin
[startled ,turns around]
Namjoon stands there , observing him.
Namjoon
[mesmerized by jin's appearance]
Jin
sorry...I was just looking through the notes. They're really well organized.
Hanuel
[runs over] Namjoon oppa!
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The pause between them breaks .
Hanuel
This is Jin oppa, the one I told you about!
Namjoon
Oh, ... Hi!.nice to meet you.
Hanuel
Come on, lets all play together! [grabs Nampoon's hand]
Namjoon
it's okay, you go ahead. I need to study .
Hanuel
All he ever does is study.....he never palys with me.[pouts, nearly in tears]
Namjoon
Enough, enough! [smiles, picks her up] Don't cry, let's play.
Hanuel
Jin oppa, come too!
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[As Jin watches Namjoon play with Hanuel, he studies him quietly-how he moves, how he speaks.]
Jin
He seems so thoughtful, so kind... someone who balances both study and compassion. The kind of person I always wanted to be, Jin thinks.
A strange feeling of familiarity and quiet admiration begins to take root.
[Later, in the shared ward where Hanuel stays with a few elderly patients and Namjoon.]
Namjoon
Halmoni! Why haven't you eaten? If you don't, I won't help you read your book today!
Halmoni
Okay, okay... please don't be upset!
Namjoon
[grins and laughs softly]
Jin
[standing nearby, unconsciously smiles too, watching the interaction.]
Haraboji
Because of those chaebols, no one cares about this village anymore. No one even looks our way.
Namjoon
Chaebols aren't the real problem... it's the government. They're nothing but puppets to the rich. [frustrated as he watches the news]
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they talked and cutely argued for a while.
[As the sky begins to change color, the evening breeze sweeps in.]
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They continue playing together, laughter echoing through the terrace until the sun starts to set.
Jin
Oh no... I'm late! I have to go or my brother will scold me.
Hanuel
Okay... but promise you'll come tomorrow!
Jin
Bye, Hanuel. [turns, then glances back at Namjoon]
Namjoon
[looks back at him, silent]
♡♡Thank you for reading♡♡
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