As the saying goes, absence makes the heart grow fonder. Our girls navigate their time apart with equal parts anticipation and apprehension — but at the end of the day, home is where the heart is.
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And then, Ji-yeon returns to their shared apartment. At first, it’s just to collect a package she’d ordered before the big fight. Before long, though, Ji-yeon is regaling them with a tale as usual — this time, it’s about how her car coincidentally ended up next to her dad’s at a red light.
Of course, So-hee and Ji-goo react with disbelief. As Ji-yeon explains how she recognized her dad from his elbow, launching into a long story, the three girls naturally wind up heading back into their shared apartment. It’s as if nothing has changed, even without a single word addressing their falling-out.
Over on Ji-yeon’s end, the antagonistic tension between the Kim siblings has finally come to a head. After a huge fight, Ji-yeon hauls them both out for a reconciliatory meal, where she plays mediator and finally gets them to spill their guts to each other.
Both siblings have been clinging on to misunderstandings and bearing grudges against each other, never considering the other person’s perspective until now. Ji-yeon chastises them for their lack of communication, though it’s a little ironic given that she certainly didn’t communicate much in her own reconciliation with So-hee and Ji-goo.
As So-hee falls in slow motion, the rest of our main cast gape in shock. In voiceover, So-hee declares that she’s satisfied even if this is her last day alive — she’s surrounded by her friends, and she’s enjoying the present moment as if there’s no tomorrow. What else could she possibly ask for?
And so, the finale concludes with the absurd and offbeat humor that’s characteristic of this series. The show certainly delivered countless laugh-out-loud moments throughout its entertaining run, though I’m not entirely satisfied by how certain plot points were dealt with. It felt like Ji-yeon was never properly held accountable for her actions, which had harmful consequences irrespective of her intentions.
Still, at the end of it all, the heartfelt life lessons and the hilarious antics of our trio are what truly makes this show shine. These girls’ lives are packed chock-full with the excitement of about ten rollercoasters, and I love how they tackle their challenges with a good balance of wise maturity and reckless abandon. Sometimes, all you need are two best friends who’ll have your back through thick and thin.