Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases
A Bond and a Hidden Talent
Se-ha and Dong-gu share a home and a close bond. Dong-gu's fall into the water reveals his swimming ability, and Mi-hyun encourages him to compete.
Key Events
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Life at the House of Responsibility — Se-ha and Dong-gu live together and rely on their close bond. Characters: Se-ha, Dong-gu
Location: House of Responsibility
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The Family Picnic — At a family picnic, Dong-gu falls into the water. Characters: Se-ha, Dong-gu
Location: Picnic area
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Dong-gu's Swimming Ability — The fall reveals Dong-gu's ability and love for swimming. Characters: Dong-gu
Location: Water
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Mi-hyun Encourages Dong-gu — Mi-hyun encourages Dong-gu to take part in swimming competitions. Characters: Mi-hyun, Dong-gu
Location: Swimming pool
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First Swimming Competitions — Dong-gu begins competing after discovering his talent. Characters: Dong-gu
Location: Swimming venue
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Tournament Victory — Dong-gu wins a swimming tournament. Characters: Dong-gu
Location: Swimming tournament
A Future Through Swimming
Dong-gu wins a swimming tournament. Se-ha hopes the trophies will help him find work as a swimming coach and gain independence.
Key Events
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Tournament Victory — Dong-gu wins a swimming tournament. Characters: Dong-gu
Location: Swimming tournament
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A Hope for Independence — Se-ha hopes the trophies will help Dong-gu find work as a swimming coach. Characters: Se-ha, Dong-gu
Location: House of Responsibility
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The Home Is Threatened — The landlord wants them out, donations have dried up, and officials plan to separate residents. Characters: Se-ha, Dong-gu
Location: House of Responsibility
The Home Falls Away
Their home is threatened by the landlord, dwindling donations, and plans to separate residents. Their request to live independently does not prevent the House from being demolished.
Key Events
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The Home Is Threatened — The landlord wants them out, donations have dried up, and officials plan to separate residents. Characters: Se-ha, Dong-gu
Location: House of Responsibility
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Request to Live Independently — Se-ha and Dong-gu request to live independently. Characters: Se-ha, Dong-gu
Location: House of Responsibility
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The House Is Demolished — The demolition forces them to search for another place to live. Characters: Se-ha, Dong-gu
Location: House of Responsibility
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Mi-hyun Cannot Stay — Mi-hyun is no longer able to stay with Se-ha and Dong-gu. Characters: Mi-hyun, Se-ha, Dong-gu
Location: Their living situation
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Questions of Guardianship — Questions arise about Se-ha's guardianship and whether Dong-gu was used to solve housing problems. Characters: Se-ha, Dong-gu
Location: Court proceedings
A Difficult Court Decision
Questions about guardianship and possible exploitation emerge in court. Evidence about Dong-gu's mother is presented, and Dong-gu testifies in a way intended to help Se-ha while wanting them to remain together.
Key Events
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Questions of Guardianship — Questions arise about Se-ha's guardianship and whether Dong-gu was used to solve housing problems. Characters: Se-ha, Dong-gu
Location: Court proceedings
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Accusation in Court — A witness accuses Se-ha of exploiting volunteers. Characters: Se-ha
Location: Court
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Evidence About Dong-gu's Mother — Evidence is presented that Dong-gu's mother once looked for him. Characters: Dong-gu
Location: Court
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Dong-gu Testifies — Dong-gu testifies in a way intended to help Se-ha, though he wants them to stay together. Characters: Se-ha, Dong-gu
Location: Court
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Placed Apart — Se-ha and Dong-gu are eventually placed apart. Characters: Se-ha, Dong-gu
Location: Separate placements
The Pool Brings Them Back
Se-ha and Dong-gu are placed apart, but Dong-gu continues to insist they belong together. Se-ha's search leads him back to the pool, where he and Dong-gu reconnect.
Key Events
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Placed Apart — Se-ha and Dong-gu are eventually placed apart. Characters: Se-ha, Dong-gu
Location: Separate placements
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Dong-gu Insists They Belong Together — Dong-gu visits his coach and repeatedly says Se-ha cannot be left alone. Characters: Dong-gu
Location: Care facility
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Searching for the House — Se-ha tries to find the House of Responsibility but gets no results. Characters: Se-ha
Location: Search for the House of Responsibility
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Se-ha Returns to the Pool — Se-ha remembers the swimming pool and goes there. Characters: Se-ha
Location: Swimming pool
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Renewed Connection — Se-ha finds Dong-gu there, and their connection is renewed. Characters: Se-ha, Dong-gu
Location: Swimming pool
