Old Goodbye

Soo Hyuk's life is turned upside down when he receives an unexpected phone call, informing him that he's the new owner of a house. The irony isn't lost on him - the house belongs to his ex-wife Chae Hee, a painful reminder of their tumultuous past. Despite the initial shock, Soo Hyuk finds himself drawn to the house, and as he begins to explore its depths, he stumbles upon a secret attic filled with old Polaroid photos. Among them, one particular picture catches his eye. It's a black-and-white snapshot of Chae Hee, with an unmistakable spark in her eyes. Without warning, Soo Hyuk finds himself transported back in time, reliving a moment from their past. The scene unfolds before him like a movie, with Chae Hee waiting for her impending death. Soo Hyuk's sense of déjà vu gives way to a sense of urgency as he struggles to save her, unaware that he's embarking on a perilous time-traveling journey. As Soo Hyuk navigates the complexities of time travel, he finds himself drawn to Chae Hee's past, eager to recapture the essence of their all-consuming love. He's determined to understand what initially drew him to her, to relive the moments that shaped their relationship. And so, he sets out to meet her at different stages of her life - when she was 10, 17, and 22. Their first encounter is with a 10-year-old Chae Hee, a precocious and vibrant girl who captures Soo Hyuk's heart. They share a tender moment, and Soo Hyuk is struck by the spark of potential he sees in her. He leaves, but not before making a promise to himself: he'll return to her when she needs him most. The next encounter takes place when Chae Hee is 17. She's a beautiful and confident young woman, navigating the complexities of adolescence. Soo Hyuk is smitten, but their meeting is short-lived, and they part ways once more. Yet, he continues to hold onto the hope that their paths will cross again, that he'll get another chance to win her heart. Their final encounter is the most bittersweet of all - Chae Hee is now 22, and she's a radiant, independent woman. Their love is rekindled, but Soo Hyuk knows that their time together is fleeting. He's torn between his desire to be with her and the knowledge that their love is doomed from the start. As Soo Hyuk travels through time, he faces numerous challenges - trying to navigate the past without disrupting the timeline, avoiding the prying eyes of those around him, and confronting the pain of their inevitable separation. With each new encounter, he's torn between the joy of experiencing their past love and the anguish of knowing that their time together is limited. Through it all, Soo Hyuk comes to realize that his love for Chae Hee is a complex, multifaceted thing - it's not just a romantic infatuation but a deep emotional connection that transcends time and space. He discovers that their love is not just about the moments they shared in the past but about the memories they created together, the laughter, the tears, and the countless moments of pure joy. As the time slips become more frequent and more intense, Soo Hyuk finds himself struggling to maintain his grip on reality. He's torn between his desire to be with Chae Hee in the past and his need to return to his own time, where he can confront the reality of their lost love. In the end, it's not just about saving Chae Hee but about finding a way to hold onto their love, even as the fabric of time threatens to tear them apart. Soo Hyuk's journey becomes a poignant reminder that love knows no bounds, that it can transcend even the most insurmountable obstacles - including time and space itself. Through his experiences, Soo Hyuk comes to understand that their love was never just about the past but about the present and the future as well. He realizes that their connection is a thread that weaves together different moments in time, creating a tapestry of love that's both fragile and beautiful. As the time slips become more frequent and more intense, Soo Hyuk finds himself struggling to maintain his grip on reality. He's torn between his desire to be with Chae Hee in the past and his need to return to his own time, where he can confront the reality of their lost love. And as he stands in the secret attic, surrounded by Polaroids that chronicled their past, he knows that he must make a choice - to hold onto the memories of their love or to let go and move on. The question is, what will he choose? Will he risk everything to be with Chae Hee in the past, or will he take the leap of faith and trust that their love will endure across the vast expanse of time? The answer lies in the fabric of the universe, waiting to be discovered, a hidden truth that will change the course of their lives forever.