Summary
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Roin is excited for a tteokbokki delivery but discovers she has no chopsticks. Her neighbor, Muyoung, overhears her and offers some, leading to an impromptu shared meal of tteokbokki and fried chicken. Roin initially misinterprets Muyoung's profession due to his 'dealing with knives' comment.
Roin discovers Muyoung is a chef at 'MOKKOJI Kitchen.' She enjoys his food, especially the Gomtang, and learns the meaning behind his restaurant's name. Muyoung offers her a 'wish coupon' for five meals, and later invites her to try another restaurant together, which Roin believes is a date.
Roin's younger brother, Dongmin, is distraught after a fight with his girlfriend, Nari. Roin offers advice and support, helping him understand Nari's perspective and encouraging him to reconcile.
Roin prepares for a job interview, feeling pressure to define her career. She visits Muyoung's restaurant and tastes several Tteok-galbi dishes he's developing, giving expert feedback and bonding over their shared love for good food.
Roin arranges a lunch for Nari and Dongmin at MOKKOJI Kitchen. The couple works through their misunderstanding over a meal of bibimbap, with Roin subtly facilitating their reconciliation. They leave seemingly back in love, much to Roin's amusement.
Roin is excited for her 'date' with Muyoung. However, she encounters a woman named Yewon at Muyoung's apartment, who seems to be staying there and refers to him as 'MOM.' Roin mistakenly assumes Yewon is Muyoung's girlfriend or ex, leading to her quick departure.
Yewon, who turns out to be Muyoung's older sister, confronts him about his stubbornness and his feelings for Roin. She playfully hints at Roin being more than just a customer. Muyoung, however, maintains that Roin is 'just a customer who lives next door,' which Roin overhears.
Heartbroken by Muyoung's words, Roin gets drunk after failing her job interview. She confronts Muyoung, expressing her confusion and hurt at his mixed signals, calling him a 'poopie chef' and threatening to sue him for making her fall for him without reciprocating her feelings.
Muyoung takes care of a sick and hungover Roin, making her abalone porridge. He finally confesses his feelings, explaining that he acts differently around her because 'it's you,' not just because she's a neighbor or customer. Roin, relieved, uses her 'wish coupon' to ask him to go on a food tour with her, and they share a fruit punch, marking the beginning of their romantic relationship.