Just putting this out there because it was a cute visual! At the end of episode 2, we see the episode title written in the stars.

The word is 미움, which means "hate."

Then a tiny line is moved between the two syllables, transforming it into the word 마음, which is best translated "deep feelings" (as in "I have feelings for that person," including affection, love, sympathy, or concern).

It can also be translated "mind," but in the philosophical sense that is the root of the idea of "mindfulness." It's that intangible, highest activity of the human soul, the ability to understand what is real and true.

Seung Hyo & Seok Ryu's relationship (with texts)

Seung Hyo & Seok Ryu's relationship (with texts)

*poke*

When you realize these two things.

Two things:

That scene in the finale which is bellissimo. PICTURE PERFECT. Because she is about to touch his hair/head and he bends down juuust enough because he craves her touch her affection her love really that much and also so that it's easier for her to reach him. Because even fitting into each other like puzzle pieces is not enough in that moment.

But then you also realize that she is reaching out to part his hair/bangs ever so slightly, almost absent-mindedly, because she is confirming he doesn't have a scar there, like he used to in the ALT 2023 timeline. He doesn't have it anymore. As if that's the last bit of evidence she needed for her own peace of mind, a silent verification, to make sure her Seon Jae is finally, really, safe. A proof that her prayer has been answered in the end.

Of course she knows. She's been there all along, after all. But after everything she--and they both--have been through, I don't think either of them can quite believe it in this moment. That this is it, it's over: she doesn't have to look for any impending doom coming his way, and he doesn't have to fear losing her to the most heartless adversary that is time.

you can now have a long life with her. be happy together. with a lot of smiles.

Bonus :

I really have no objections to the best friend and Sol's brother dating. I know most people find the brother annoying and the couple boring. And I know a lot wanted the friend with Sunjae's bestie. It would've been cute, ngl, but at the end of the day we got what we got and if that was the price to pay in return for such a perfect main couple, you'd hear no complaints from me.

Plus, they kinda fit each other lol