(All characters, places, incidents and organizations are fictional)
(Any resemblance to actual persons)
(or events is purely coincidental)
(High School Mystery Club 3)
Amazing.
Mina is very...
Mina seems like a pervert.
- Yes. - Why did she do that?
Does it mean that the code to her locker in class is 7325 too?
Let's go.
(Will they be able to open the locker in their class?)
There was a phone in the locker. Let's check that out.
They are still playing.
Impressive.
(They head to Mina's locker right way)
(Will they be able to open it this time?)
I think we can see numbers if we shine a light on those.
There is a paper under it.
Let's shine the light over the paper.
I think we need to use two lights.
(They create shadows by turning on both lights)
I can see something.
7325.
(Will the same number open the locker in the classroom too?)
(It unlocks)
(What is inside Mina's locker?)
We heard ringing earlier.
(There is no phone here?)
(Unlike what they expected, there is no phone)
There is no phone but why?
It was ringing earlier. Someone must have taken it.
Yes. The cord is missing too.
Did Mina take it?
When we opened it, the cord that we saw was missing too.
We heard something ringing inside the locker
but found nothing in it.
While we were searching for Mina,
she took the phone and went somewhere.
'Item exchange receipt'.
(There is a piece of paper with Mina's name on it)
(Let's see)
I think I saw a pawnshop in front of our school.
I saw that on our first day in school.
(On their first day at Songhwa Girls' High School)
(While they are happy to meet others)
There is a pawnshop over there.
(Jiyoon saw a pawnshop)
When we were on our way to school,
I wondered why there was a pawnshop opposite our school.
I remember seeing that.
When we looked into Mina's locker,
we saw a receipt from a pawnshop.
Mina must have left something at the pawnshop.
She must've gone to the pawnshop. Let's go there.
- Shall we go there now? - Yes.
Finally, it is going well.
(They just started to resolve it but creative time is over)
We should be seated now.
I am very curious.
(Frustrated)
I think Mina is outside.
What kind of item do you think she left at the pawnshop?
She received this money after leaving it at the pawnshop.
'If you return the money within the period of the contract,
you will receive the item that you left with us'.
Today is the final date.
It might be something important.
She needed money in order to get this.
It's because the deadline is coming closer.
(Sanmun is in / Busy making deductions)
Our teacher is here.
(My gosh)
Are you done talking?
- Yes. - Yes.
Okay. Let's have our assembly.
Well...
Something happened to Seunghye and Sara.
So they won't be coming to school for the time being.
That is all you need to know.
Girls.
All three of them should be punished.
(The principal ordered Seunghye, Jidam and Sara to be punished)
If they won't be coming to school, does it mean they are transferred?
(The classmates are surprised to hear the news)
Be quiet.
The investment club has gone to an exhibition.
Mina is not back, is she?
I saw Mina leaving with her bag earlier.
She didn't tell me anything.
She was never like that but changed recently.
Well...
Mina's house is close to school.
Can anybody go to her house today?
(They raise their hands)
(Me)
(Me too)
(He is proud)
Okay.
We will go.
Thank you.
We want to be close with her.
It's because we are transfer students.
Our homeroom teacher asked who would like to visit her
and all five of us raised our hand together.
(Perfect chemistry)
We are people who love to mind other people's business.
Let's wrap things up right now.
- Thank you. - You can go home.
The five of you, please come here.
(They were summoned to go to the front of the class)
(Walking together)
Do you know where Mina's house is?
No.
I'll tell you.
(They head to the window to find Mina's house)
It is this close?
- Can you see that greenhouse? - Yes.
- Do you see the roof next door? - Yes.
(Right beside Songhwa's field)
(Right here)
(There is a blue roof right opposite the school)
That is Mina's house.
She lives so close by.
Isn't this the best?
If my house was right next to my school,
I'd go to school 5 minutes before the bell rings
by jumping over the fence.
(It does look like she would jump over the fence)
I have to leave now
as I'm busy.
Sure. Just leave it to us.
Okay.
We will go visit Mina's mom
and find out what is happening.
Thank you.
- Goodbye. - Thank you.
(They now have a reason to go to Mina)
Shall we go right now?
Shall we go to our room and check the investment notes first?
Okay.
Since we found out a lot, shall we visit the shop?
Okay.
You are right.
I agree with you.
It's the shop!
This is the reason to come to their school.
We used $2 out of $21.
So we have $19.
I want to eat something spicy.
Me too!
(They are in love with going to the shop)
Shall we have one onigiri?
(Clearing her throat)
(Be more wary)
- This is the big cup, right? - Yes.
Two of those...
Snacks are $5.50.
- $7.50... - Popcorn chicken...
That would be $8.50.
Please give me one red bean steamed bun.
- I want one too. - Sure.
We spent $13.50 today.
We might need money at the pawnshop.
I agree.
Is there cheese here?
(Taking a big bite)
This smells amazing.
That looks so hot.
Open your mouth, Yena.
It's hot.
(They can't stop eating even when it is hot)
It's hot, isn't it?
(Save)
(the duck)
Let's go to our clubroom.
(They are done eating. So they run to their room)
What are you eating, Yena?
Gimbap.
Mi, mi, mi, mi, Mist Club.
(They are now headed towards their clubroom)
It's warm here.
I love this place.
It's warm.
This is crazy.
This is so fancy!
I have been waiting for this moment.
Sanitize your hands before eating.
(Humble)
If you want to eat ramyeon, go ahead.
Bon appetit.
We suddenly get lots of information about Mina.
- Who is Mina? - I wonder.
If she wants $270...
Since she went to the pawnshop, maybe Guk Ji...
This is tasty.
(Yummy)
(Slurping)
(Frowning as it is tasty)
(Yummy)
(Eating show of young ladies who are still growing)
Hwang Mina...
Mina's note...
(This is what they found in the self-study room)
(Mina's investment diary that they found in the self-study room)
Yes, let's take a look.
(Opening)
Investment diary.
This is for April.
Mina has been part of the investment club
since last year which is 2022.
There was a diary which records
what she has been doing.
'I would prefer to go to art club
but knowing that it is hard for me to go to art college due to
our financial circumstances, I chose the investment club.
I need mom's help in order to be part of this club.
However, I am scared to tell her.'
She wants to join art club but her family's situation is not great.
She is also scared of her mom.
It's true that Mina needed help since April.
She also invested in 30 stocks from Maniken.
Maniken? Is that the name of the stock?
'I am excited to get profit from selling my stocks.'
Her total profit is four percent.
It is a good thing that it is not a loss.
She got 4 percent profit up until July.
(I see. Oh?)
She got a loss of 11 percent in September.
'I think I invested randomly.
I will stop investing in Salamander Studio
and will invest in coins again.
Bought 200 stocks from Futile.'
That is too much.
- Did she go all out? - Seems like it.
She bought that much when it is called 'Futile'?
'If I earn money quickly
and draw using expensive tools, my drawing will be better, right?
I want to start drawing as soon as possible.
It's all because of arts.
She needs money to do art.
(Mina wanted to earn money quickly for art)
May 11.
'I am very anxious about Futile stocks these days.'
- Futile stocks is... - It is suspicious.
She is feeling anxious.
'I should continue investing, right?'
She struggled so much
that she started losing interest because she didn't gain profit.
This is the path towards danger.
I think this might be the reason Mina needed a job.
Okay. Futile stock in July.
'It is no longer in business. I should have sold them.
That is why I think I do not want
to earn money through investments.
I watched other club members
and it feels like they earn money in different methods.'
Looks like
they do something else to earn money.
So it is only the investment club in name.
What if they are not at an exhibition today?
'I might end up getting delisted like this.
Some earn money easily and cause others to be shocked.'
Oh?
'Is there any way I can earn money?'
I think she tried to do what the others did
but ended up getting losses.
That made her take money from their funds
which caused her to be ostracized by others.
But something is fishy with Ms. Yujeong as the leader.
She might not know about it.
Mr. Bongkwon does not know what we do either.
It might only be done among the students.
Let's say if she is involved.
This is something serious.
Let's contact Producer Yong Seungnam.
- He replied? - We should talk with him.
(Let's contact him)
- I have a text. - What does he say?
He is testing the waters.
'Which school are you in?'
So I asked why.
'Just wondering if there is anything I can help you with.'
(They get a bad feeling)
He is asking because he wants to win more awards.
I should send this. 'So you can win more awards
despite us doing all the work?'
Are we being too twisted?
The world turned us into this kind of people.
This is his reply.
'What are you talking about?
I am just worried in case you need some help.'
(Nobody trusts his words)
He is very suspicious.
- Shall we tell him our school? - Okay.
He will be coming here then.
'Come here, girls.'
'I heard some rumors.'
'Did something happen?'
We haven't met him in ages.
That was what he sent in one text.
This sounds like something a parent would send.
I think that is just you overthinking.
Is that so? Read from the start.
'What are you talking about?
I am just worried in case you need some help.'
'If you are worried about us, send us money.'
(Excited)
'Which school are you in?'
'Songhwa Girls' High School
where the pretty ones gather'.
'Where the pretty ones gather'.
That sounds like a conversation from the older days.
Why did you say that, Jiyoon?
(Songhwa is where the pretty ones gather)
Imagine adding 'Mr. Yong' at the end.
(Calling him 'Mr. Yong' sounds good)
(This is very funny)
So funny.
He replied.
'Songhwa Girls' High School? I have heard about it before.
I think something happened there.'
Look at this.
Isn't this that?
Bi-Bi Parallel Universe Theory.
(She flinches upon hearing about it again)
'I think it was from last year.'
Seulbi passed on last year.
(Case from last year. Seulbi: September 30 2022)
You mean the suicide case from getting bad grades?
'I think so. A suicide case.'
He never has clear facts.
(You are right)
(But we haven't heard much about it either)
He sent another text.
'Shall I do some investigation?' and an emoji.
If you want to...
(That is not a bad deal)
(Being coy)
(Laughing)
Try to send something that sounds coy.
Why? How did you send it?
'If you want to, we will be more than grateful'.
What? 'More than grateful?'
(Being coy)
- More than grateful. - More than grateful.
I cannot do this anymore.
(Someone is shyly walking towards their clubroom)
(He hides a gift behind him)
(A mysterious man stands in front of their door)
(Knock, knock)
(Is that Producer Yong Seungnam?)
Girls.
(Ki Bongkwon / Techer advisor)
- Who are you? - Who are you?
Let's pretend to eat snacks.
(Running)
(Hide this for security reasons)
- It's Mr. Bongkwon. - Mr. Bongkwon.
(Shy)
Thank you very much.
(Mr. Bongkwon who decorated their room secretly)
Well...
Look at him being shy.
I think you are hiding something behind you.
- Oh? - Oh?
(I found this somewhere)
What is that?
It's cold these days.
Don't tell me...
Steamed buns!
I wondered if he brought steamed buns.
(She covers her mouth)
If we didn't eat any steamed buns before,
we would have been even more excited.
Were you eating something?
No, we weren't.
These are from yesterday.
- We didn't clean up. - Really?
Please have a seat here.
Please sit here.
Please have a seat here.
Where are you asking me to sit?
You can sit anywhere you want.
We have this in our room. Please have some.
(Why is this exposed?)
What is that?
Well, we were just doodling on the board.
Someone who had a one-sided love wrote this down.
Testing chemistry with names.
We were just testing chemistry with names.
You will run away if you look at that.
- It won't come true. - I won't touch that.
(Sighing)
- Are you doing well? - Yes.
Did you face any difficulties?
No.
You don't need me?
We definitely need you.
It seems like you are doing things well by yourselves.
Mr. Bongkwon.
Yes.
Are there any mysteries or ghost stories in this school?
Mystery?
Myth and ghost stories. You know, things like that.
I don't know things like that.
Do you invest?
What investment?
I'm just curious.
It's because the investment club is just next door.
When it comes to me,
you're the only one I know.
I'm not being nice because you are pretty.
Don't create any issues, okay?
- Don't poke your nose in all. - Okay.
That is why I'm here.
(Why are we suddenly getting scolded?)
You just have to enjoy your time.
(Enjoy our time?)
Sure.
(She suddenly speaks casually)
Are you crazy, Doyoun?
Don't go, Please stay.
I'm sorry. We're sorry.
- Sorry. - No, it's okay.
He seems to be sensitive.
Those who are harsh in words have soft hearts.
He is very kind but pretends to not be one.
He bought us steamed buns too.
We don't want to be betrayed after trusting someone again.
- There are no issues, right? - No.
Don't cause trouble. I have work to do too.
- Don't cause any trouble. - Okay.
I want you to just spend time like this.
Okay.
- Do your best. - Okay.
- Goodbye. - Okay.
- I'm leaving. - Okay.
Our teacher advisor is so kind.
- He came just to give this? - I like him.
He's adorable.
Shall we go to Mina's place?
Okay.
Is it okay to go with empty hands?
- We will look rude. - What about pizza steamed buns?
Shall we buy something if the shop is still open?
No.
But we have around $8.50 left.
I was brought up to be someone with good manners.
My mom told me that
I should not go to people's house empty-handed.
But they were against that.
They didn't want to spend money.
It's because I was strict with their snacks
but I insisted on buying presents for someone else.
So I understand the reason they were not happy about it.
Anyway, today,
we will get scolded and chased away.
Mina said that her mother is quite scary.
Let's give this pizza steamed bun like this.
It's because we don't want to get chased away.
If it is open, let's buy something but don't push it.
- Okay. - Okay.
On the way to Mina's house,
shall we visit the pawnshop too?
Yes, the pawnshop.
I bet they have opening hours too. Let's go when they are open.
- Where was that thing again? - I kept it with me.
(They have to go to the pawnshop before it gets too late)
Let's bring our flashlight just in case.
Take the flashlights.
(They are suddenly nervous about tonight)
Let's go.
But...
Let's think about this.
Should we pretend to be Mina at the pawnshop?
Pretend to be Mina?
Wouldn't the owner recognize who Mina is?
But the only thing they do is show hands at a pawnshop.
Shouldn't we pretend to be Mina?
Who wants to be Mina? You?
(That would be me)
(What song is that?)
Mina?
Only the three of us sang the song.
(Oh no)
This is the scariest part.
('Turning Around' by Mina)
(No, it was sung by Nami)
You don't know this song?
(You are still clueless?)
(Singing)
(What about this?)
Copernicus.
('Turn' by Mina)
- Those are the lyrics? - Yes.
- Copernicus. - You don't know that song?
She is the singer for World Cup.
(Their faces tell us that they are clueless)
(That is not important)
Jaejae, you are good at imitating. So you become Mina.
Okay.
- Jae Mina. - Jae Mina?
We will go there without a plan for now
and say that we are Mina.
Jaejae is good at giving perfect reactions.
So we will keep an eye from the back
and will take actions whenever it is necessary.
That is our strategy.
The shop is open!
Really? Let's buy something.
- Maybe a vitamin drink? - She goes back late.
Let's buy olive snacks.
- Olive snacks? - Will she like that?
If she doesn't eat that, we can have it.
Yes. Let's do that.
(Excited about getting snacks)
I heard that she does not like olive snacks.
(They enter the shop full of desire)
How much is this whole box?
That is $8.
What?
That is expensive.
That is too much.
I sell them separately too.
You do?
But it is a gift.
- Buy it since she's scary. - Okay.
She should love vitamin drinks.
It's cold today. You should go home soon.
(They leave, saying they hope the shopkeeper goes home on time)
Nothing is going to jump out of the greenhouse, is it?
No.
We went to the greenhouse
and they actually grow flowers there.
(That is very scary)
We shouldn't listen to that as we get surprised easily.
(They are showing weird symptoms)
Have you heard of this?
There's something here too?
You never heard of Chuckle Lady?
I thought you made that story up.
What
will happen today?
Chuckle Lady.
('Chuckle Lady' is known by all generations)
What is this?
Oh? But
the lights are on. Someone is in the greenhouse.
Right?
(The lights by the school's wall are turned on)
Mina lives very close to school.
But those are the ones who are usually late to school.
Yes. They always come with wet hair.
- The pawnshop is over here. - Right.
It is located on the way to the school after the corner.
You have good eyes.
I think it is this building.
(There is a bright building in front of the school)
Yeseongsa?
- Yes. - It is a pawnshop.
Yeseongsa.
Are they even open?
(Pawnshop)
(Jewelry, laptop, camcorder, diamond, Rolex, camera)
Shall we go in? It's open.
Shall we? It might be closed on our way back.
You are Hwang Mina.
(Name of strategy: Jae Mina)
(What is the item Mina left at the pawnshop?)
Rolex.
(They open the door without fear)
- Hello. - Hello.
Yes. One moment please.
(They stop)
(Yeseongsa)
We went to the pawnshop and
the atmosphere made me question if many students come here.
There are many luxury brands there
but I also saw some items that students might have left there.
(Yeseongsa is very fishy)
- Hello. - Hello.
Oh?
You....
(It's time to start their strategy)
Oh? You...
Yes. I am Mina. Hwang Mina.
Yes. You are Hwang Mina.
You changed your hairstyle.
(This actually works)
Anyway,
I think he has issues with his eyesight.
I look very different from Mina.
He met her only a week before.
I was wondering when you would come.
Really? I am here since today is the last day.
You brought the receipt?
Yes, I did.
(Will this be done easily?)
You should get the item that you left here.
Yes, I will.
Come with me, Mina.
(Only Mina can go with him?)
The rest can sit on the sofa.
Can one of us follow you?
The VIP room...
I think it will be fun.
- Just this time. - Only my client can enter.
Right, Mina?
(Eyes wavering)
You came here last week.
Yes, I did.
Let's go in.
Just relax on the sofa.
We had bad trauma related to this situation.
BIBI was locked up all by herself at Saera Girls' High School.
(BIBI was locked up alone during season 1 at Saera)
I'm scared.
(The day she had to face her fears all by herself)
What if I ended up getting locked up all by myself?
Can I trust him?
I had bad feelings about it.
Don't touch any of those since they are expensive.
Just sit there.
(She starts recording)
(A suspicious place that is covered with a curtain)
Have a seat.
(The items that are contracted)
(And a big safe)
(She successfully entered the secret place)
(Staring)
Don't peek. Just stay there. We will be out soon.
Okay?
(Pulling the curtain)
What was that?
Let's see.
(Mina's item is in the safe)
(Clank)
She is locked in?
- Mina. - I am okay.
If you didn't take this today,
I was about to throw this away.
I'm glad you came.
Yes. I was rushing over today.
Check if it is okay.
I looked at it.
(It is a fancy-looking necklace)
Magic...
It is a necklace that is usually used to do magic tricks.
This is $266?
(Astonished)
Is this made of high-quality gems?
It looks okay.
(Surprised by the necklace that is not like what she expected)
(Worried)
She used up around $270.
So she has to return that much money.
We don't have that much money.
(Loan transaction agreement)
(Date of contract and interest)
(Deadline is today)
You gave it to me last week.
You can just pay $300 and you don't have to pay the change.
$300? Right now
I don't have any cash on me.
(What?)
Why didn't you bring money when you want to take your item?
Nonsense.
(Oh no)
We don't have $300.
He said it's $300.
We only have $40.
We should get money from Mina's mother.
(They are in a sticky situation)
You don't have anything else?
(Looks like they have to take the necklace)
I will take this for now...
No.
- Wait. - I will return it soon.
Put that back.
(The owner of the pawnshop doesn't let this slide easily)
You cannot just take this with you.
If you leave this here, the interest will be higher.
Get ready right now.
(Getting ready to run)
Let's do this.
Since you don't have money,
your phone...
Please give it to me.
No, my phone...
(Trying to take a substitute)
This is something special for me.
Give me that item that is precious to you.
It's okay.
If you don't take this today,
I am going to throw it away.
(Taking a deep breath)
His business-like eyes changed
as he demanded my phone.
I cannot let him have it.
We collected various pieces of evidence related to Mina's case.
I have no time now. I need to close my store.
Why are there so many flies here?
(Phone VS magic necklace)
Do we have anything valuable?
I only have my phone.
Here you go.
(She passed him her phone...?)
I told myself that I need to take the necklace.
As for the phone,
I will take it back after hitting the back of his head.
Or we can run away.
I believe that I will find a way to get my phone.
Excuse me.
One moment.
You called?
We actually have $40.
Can we pay that much first?
Definitely not.
We will leave our student ID.
We are students of that school over there.
Those are not valuable.
I will leave my coat with you.
This is a very famous brand.
I can give you this.
This is by Moncler.
Moncl...
- Moncler. - Moncler?
Okay. I will take that.
No. Sorry. I changed my mind.
(She feels that something is not right)
- No? - Doyoun.
Doyoun. Moncler...
This is sponsored.
(She is forced to give it)
Thanks, Doyoun.
Forget it. Stop talking.
If you won't give that, just stay seated.
We will leave this Moncler jacket with you.
Oh no.
Doyoun is very kind.
We never forced her to do it but she...
- Let's do this. - My manager will cry.
Thank you.
Wait for a moment.
That is more expensive.
That brat...
Let's use this. Okay.
- This is yours? - Yes, it is.
You can take that with you.
Thank you.
Leave now. We are closed.
Thank you.
(Really?)
Moncler.
Excuse me...
Mr. Actor...
(They forget that they are in a show because of Moncler)
Sir.
Please let me wear my Moncler.
Then give me the phone. You have to give either one.
Doyoun. I will get it back for you by tomorrow.
I am closed now. So please leave.
Thank you, Doyoun.
I will return this to you if you bring me money next time.
Not next time...
We will take that back.
Okay. Go home now. I am so hungry.
Should I even do this?
He is closing.
He is closing the shop!
Goodbye.
Sorry, Doyoun.
(He closes the shop on time)
(They are chased to the street)
Doyoun. It's cold. Wear this.
Mina...
I felt like a beggar.
(Eyes tearing up)
Right now,
all I can rely on is this.
I left my padded jacket... My expensive padded jacket...
But at least we got the necklace.
I am proud of myself.
We can get money from Mina's mom and get that back.
Let's go right away.
Thank you, Doyoun. Thanks a lot.
This was what she left there. This necklace.
This is not worth a penny!
Hold on.
Doesn't this look like a charm?
The flower part...
Is it related to the flower she drew?
I think the necklace was kept there not for its value
but it is perhaps because it is some sort of charm.
It is weird and I got bad feelings about it but
if we have this,
this will be useful in unraveling the mystery.
Let's wear this so that we don't lose it.
- Wear this? - Yes.
Isn't this related to magic?
I have it on me.
Don't lose it.
Wear this, Jaejae.
No, you wear it.
No. I'm hot now since I'm angry.
I'm the reason you have no coat.
No, it's okay.
It's all thanks to you, Doyoun.
No. All of you stole it from me.
Are you sulking? You're angry?
No. I'm not.
You look cold.
(Trembling)
There it is.
- We are here. - Just cross the fence.
The fence is low too.
(Right beside the school)
(They are almost at Mina's house)
Hwang Biryong?
The name...
Is that her father's name?
I think so.
The 'Bi' in this name means 'wing'.
Bi?
(The same character as Danbi and Seulbi?)
(They get a bad feeling even before entering)
(Shall we go in?)
(Knock, knock)
Anybody in?
Hello?
Hello.
Anybody here?
- Excuse me. - Hello.
(They try opening the main gate)
(It opens right away)
Excuse us.
(Walking stealthily)
Anybody home?
(The lights are on)
Madam.
She is coming.
- Hello. - Hello.
Are you Mina's mother?
Yes, I am.
We are Mina's classmates.
Mina left school early because she was sick.
We're just wondering if she is doing okay.
She is not home right now.
Come in. It's cold.
Thank you.
Go inside. It is warm in there.
Go inside far from the door.
(Mina's house)
(There are old electrical items everywhere in the house)
This is for you.
Thank you very much.
We didn't want to come empty-handed.
You didn't have to.
But... Hold on.
I have to step out for a moment.
Where are you going?
Shall we look after your house?
We will be here since we told Mina that we would meet here.
Can we wait here?
Mina will definitely come home.
I'm just a bit busy.
What should I do? I should serve you something.
It's okay.
I feel bad.
But
Mina's brother is in the room.
Son!
What?
Mina's friends are here.
Give them something. I have to get to work now.
I'm very busy right now.
- Thank you. - Please have this.
Thank you and sorry. Come again, okay?
Be careful.
(Mina's mother rushes to work)
She has an older brother.
(They are left at someone else's house)
Is he not coming out because he is shy?
- Plum wine? Deodeok wine? - They have wines.
(Their eyes are fixed on fascinating items)
(Looks like these are wines made by Mina's parents)
We have to continue waiting?
(Peeking between the gap in Mina's brother's room)
He is playing a game.
He won't step out for at least two hours.
Let's look around.
There is a talisman here.
Talisman? You're right.
Somehow I think
this is Mina's room.
(Please knock)
(A signboard that screams puberty)
(Opening a bit)
I guess this is her room.
(All of them enter it)
This is so cozy.
(Hwang Mina's room)
(In this ordinary looking room)
(there are many eye-catching artworks)
She received many awards too.
I guess she is talented in art.
(There are art materials too)
'Art Travel in Europe'.
She loves to draw.
(They found her laptop)
What was the password again?
7325.
(An attempt to use the laptop as it is their habit)
(She keys in 7325)
(Wrong)
It is not the right password.
There's a different password?
(They face another obstacle)
2113.
(They put in Mina's student ID number, 2113)
(Wrong)
That is wrong.
I think we will be able to find something here.
(Mina's laptop should have a lot of information)
Can we find some hints from this room?
(They start to search this room)
There's a key.
(They found a small key in Mina's drawer)
What key is this?
Anything we can open with this key?
This drawer at the bottom?
(They found a drawer under the desk)
(Will it open?)
It works.
- What are those? - Bank passbooks.
Amazing.
(A mysterious passbook inside the drawer)
It is under Mina's name.
This must be the investment club's passbook.
Look at how $30 is deposited into the account monthly.
(Filled with deposits of membership fees)
This was a record of when she was the treasurer for her club.
There were records of buying coffee and everything.
(The final page of the passbook)
Mina took $860?
She did steal their funds.
She took $860 on October 9.
That's why...
the investment club...
(Mina was expelled from her club due to stealing)
Isn't this amount a bit too big for a simple embezzlement?
It's true that she parked that money somewhere.
(My goodness)
(They look inside the drawer)
Result records?
Those are her results.
She crumpled these too.
I guess she enjoys doing it.
(Hmm...)
Her grades dropped?
(Jiyoon searches the drawer too)
Yeseong Police Station?
Look at this.
Hwang Mina.
(A letter for Mina from the police station)
- Police station? - Something came for her?
Request for attendance. Case report.
(Request for attendance)
(To Hwang Mina)
(Due to fraud)
'Four victims reported that
you have been found to sell coupons on the market..
- Yes. - She committed fraud.
'After receiving money from the victims in Hangeul Bank,
suspect did not
send the item to the victims.'
(In shock)
(Mina received a request for attendance on October 24)
Why did she cause trouble related to money?
(She was charged of fraud)
(for not sending items)
(to four victims after getting paid)
Based on what we found out,
she took the money to the pawnshop.
She has reasons to do a part-time job.
She also embezzled funds from the investment club.
On top of that,
she also committed fraud at a second-hand website.
This means that she should have earned thousands of dollars.
What could possibly cause a grade 12 student
to desperately want money?
She was also unable to tell her family about it too.
Look at this.
She didn't study much.
Her grades dropped significantly from before.
(She was in the top of her grade in grade 11)
(Midterm exam of grade 12, sem 1: 4th in class, 9th in whole grade)
(Final exam of grade 12, sem 1: 8th in class, 17th in whole grade)
(Midterm exam of grade 12, sem 2: 13 in class, 31st in whole grade)
She received only 9 points in science.
Her score for Japanese language is 10 points.
Her score for Korean language is in the 20s.
(Her score made her stay in the lower ranks)
It's not impossible to get 9 points.
What's important
is that her grades dropped
which signifies that
she must have been struggling psychologically.
We need
to find out which happened first.
Did this happen after the losses in her investment
or was she causing trouble
and tried to change her situation through investments?
This must've happened after she got losses.
She became dumbfounded after her losses in investments
which made her desperate for money.
(I am dumbfounded)
(Any way I can earn money?)
(Jaejae saw Mina's drawing)
(Mina has amazing artistic talent)
This looks beautiful.
It's a shame because she is very talented artistically.
Why does she need...
Where is Mina, though?
I'm worried.
- I agree. - It is
very late now.
It's cold too.
(Mina's location is unknown at this late hour)
(Where did she disappear to?)
This is Mina's playlist.
Shall we listen to her songs?
(Mina's CD player)
(She presses the button)
What music will we listen to?
(Curious)
Shall I increase the volume?
What is this?
We shouldn't have turned it on.
This is scary.
We heard this song before.
The locker!
The ringtone!
(This is the ringtone that they heard from Mina's locker)
Girls.
Shall we take her laptop?
I think we have to take this while her brother is playing games.
(Brave Jiyoon takes the laptop)
Shall we ask Mina's brother?
Let's knock on his door and ask him.
(Knock, knock)
Hello.
(Silence)
I will open the door.
Hello.
(Mina's brother is busy playing a game?)
Hello.
I am Mina's friend.
Who are you?
(She falls on her knees)
- He is like someone's brother. - Yena.
(Seongmin / Hwang Mina's brother)
(Hwang Seongmin)
Are you not in touch with him?
- Is he Mina's brother? - Yes, he is.
- Did our eyes deceive us? - You have a sister called Mina?
We have never met him before
but why does he seem familiar?
It felt like deja vu.
Mina's brother. Yena's brother.
Did I go crazy for a moment?
Was I dreaming?
I wiped my eyes and looked back at him.
He is actually Mina's brother.
I thought he was my brother.
But he is Mina's.
He looks just like my brother.
He looks so much like Yena's brother.
(This is what Mina's brother is doing while they are in shock)
(Peekaboo)
(Bye)
(They burst out laughing as soon as they look at him)
Are you Mina's brother?
Yes. What brings you here?
You're not Yena's brother?
Whose brother?
Sorry.
I'm sorry. You look like someone I know.
Who is Yena?
(Yena find things very funny because of someone's brother)
(They enter his room)
His room is like a cyber cafe.
He received a lot of awards.
(Awards)
(Award for software development)
- Name. - His name is Hwan Seongmin.
Can we ask you something about Mina?
Is she struggling these days?
Struggling?
I don't know since I'm not close with her.
(I see)
You don't really talk with one another?
That's who we are.
We are barely interested in one another.
Do you like drones?
Yes. I do.
I love machines.
Do you know how to hack?
(Look at that)
Well, I am an expert.
Ninja hacking. Windows system hacking.
I love things like that.
(It is clear that he is a hacker)
Mina...
- Can you hack for us? - Have you done it before?
What do I have to hack?
- Laptop. - Laptop.
That is easy but...
Shall we do that?
(That is when they take out Mina's laptop)
We are trying to help Mina.
(Please show us what you got)
You might not believe this but Mina even gave us this.
I think you are great at this.
Can you show us your skill?
I want to see it.
- Don't come too close. - Okay.
This is my area.
There are many interesting things.
There are so many things there.
It is locked?
(They are now in viewers' mode)
(He puts on his tool)
(Cracking his fingers)
(Wow)
Please be quiet.
(Seongmin is focused on hacking)
- What is he typing? - I don't know.
(Not long after he puts in hacking commands)
(He succeeded)
Done.
- It is done? - Amazing.
(Confused)
(He puts in the password that he gained from hacking)
(This is the background screen)
(The viewers are giving him a standing ovation)
It was not difficult for me to unlock this.
Thank you.
Please go on.
- You are amazing. -Thank you.
Next time, we will bring yakgwa when we visit.
No, you don't have to visit again.
I was flustered.
(Mina's brother focuses on gaming again)
(The laptop that has been unlocked)
Munbanggu?
Is that a game?
This is cute.
(Please key in your password to enter)
She secures everything here.
Look here. It is made up of three syllables.
I think we just need to fill in the stars part.
Follow something from Songhwa?
I think we say a famous saying on our first day to school.
(The school's motto that is on display)
I think we need to go to school.
(Go back to school on this dark night?)
Usually, this kind of motto
would be something the principal says often
or the school's song or motto.
I believe that I saw something similar to this in school.
(Even when they are about to leave)
(Yena does not forget about Mina's brother)
Okay.
Goodbye, Mina's fa... I almost said father.
- Mina's brother. - Mina's brother.
(They go back to school)
Let's look at posters and signboards in the school.
All I know is 'Stay strong with Songhwa's power'.
(Where is the hint?)
I think it is somewhere here.
(Outside the school? On the notice board?)
Other students might use this school in another metaverse.
It might be something that only students know about.
There is someone in the teachers' office.
(The light is still on in the teachers' room)
There it is! The motto!
Those are Chinese characters!
- That looks different. - It looks like two words.
(The number of syllables does not match the password)
We can just take a picture and search online.
(They do a quick search although it might be wrong)
- Green pine tree. - You found it?
'Stand firm like the green pine tree'.
(They start by entering the lobby)
Will we find some hints on our school here?
(They spread out to find hints to the password)
(They didn't find anything)
Shall we go to the teachers' office?
Teachers' office? Let's go.
Or will we find something at the principal's office?
That place is very scary.
(Let's go to the teacher's office for now)
There are many teachers there.
Mr. Cha Suyeol is there too.
Let's ask him.
Why are you still here?
We were studying
and have something to ask.
We were just wondering if you know this.
The first time we came to school,
I think I saw something like 'energy of the mountain'...
'Energy of the mountain' in school?
Does this school have a song or a motto?
Yes, we do have a school song.
Where can we find that?
The song...
- We haven't learned that yet. - Can you see the flag there?
The lyrics to the song are over there.
Thank you.
Goyosan.
Samgyocheon.
'Flowing like Samgyocheon...'
Samgyocheon. Amazing.
- Thank you. - Finally, we know what it is.
- Amazing. - He is very kind.
(Mr. Suyeol is very kind)
(Bye)
Let's go now.
(Don't forget the answer...!)
It's 'Samgyocheon'.
Samgyocheon.
Where are they?
- Wait. - Why?
Let me take a picture.
I'm scared too.
Come quickly. It's okay.
(Taking pictures of the clue)
- You took a picture? - Yes.
It might go missing when we come here again.
(They quickly run back to their room)
It's okay.
(Holding hands)
We did it.
Why are the lights off?
(The lights at the corridor of the student union is turned off)
I wonder who turned off all the lights.
Samgyocheon.
- Samgyocheon. - Samgyocheon.
Samgyocheon.
Doesn't this remind you of something?
(They are reminded of the snack storeroom at Taeyang High School)
We are connected to Internet right now, aren't we?
- Shall I turn on the hotspot? - Yes.
(Human hotspot)
We are connected.
(Please key in your password to enter)
Samgyocheon.
(Samgyocheon)
Submit.
Amazing.
Enter.
Amazing.
That is our school's gate.
This is so adorable.
(This is just like the real school)
(Mini Songhwa Girls' High School on the table)
(Metaverse that looks exactly like Songhwa)
(Munbanggu)
This looks exactly the same.
What does '3 gum' mean?
Does it mean she needs to get 3 gums?
- There are people there? - There are 12 people.
Updown.
That's me.
(Mina's nickname)
Shall we go in?
Where should we go?
(Error)
I think we should be able to move her.
Shall we go in?
(CPU 80%)
(CPU 90%)
(CPU 100%)
(Drag and drop)
In Jiyoon's mind, she is already in the school.
(Anxious)
I think we can just click on that.
Here?
- She's moving. - Yes.
(They start to look around the area)
It's cute.
We are in.
(They managed to enter the main building)
(The school looks different when it is in 2D)
Where shall we go to?
Are there rooms here?
Shall we go to the principal's office?
(Fascinated)
(The lady who loves to use short-forms)
(The reenactment of the metaverse is 120 percent similar)
(Looks like there are no important clues here)
Shall we go to other places too?
The teachers' office.
Teachers' names.
(Mr. Suyeol's table is filled with snacks in the metaverse too)
Nurse's office.
How did she make this to be exactly the same?
(This looks exactly the same as the real school)
This is exactly like in school. How did she do this?
Oh my gosh.
There's someone there.
Notice board.
(Notice board. Bequietandeatbread)
'Bequietandeatbread'.
'Click F to continue'.
There is a notice?
(Notice)
(Archery team's members selection game forecast / June 1 2022)
(New space will be opened. November 20, 2023)
(Notice: New Space Will Be Opened)
(A new space will be opened in Munbanggu)
It will open tomorrow.
(There are mysterious emojis too)
Is that a medal?
(Those are clues)
What is this?
- Thread? - Yarn?
Ear, guitar, thread.
Ear, guitar.
I think it's some kind of room.
Music room?
I think those hints are referring to the kind of room it is.
Ear and guitar...
Maybe it is a record library.
Record room.
The one that is being remodeled.
- Record library. - Record library.
(The record library has been closed all this time)
(Finally, it will open?)
When was this created?
In 2022.
Last year. This is from the new semester from 2022.
'Finally, Munbanggu is open.
Let's explore this school that looks just like Songhwa.
Create your own profile.'
Can we buy customized items using gums?
Shall we click on 'top up' and 'donate'?
'Donate'?
'We updated the top up function as per requested by many.
All you need is one finger.
You can top up your gums from anywhere when you need more.
Use your phone to make a small transaction.'
This is very systematic.
'If you have more than 50 gums. you can exchange it for money'.
It means they can get cashback if they have more than 50 gums.
You can actually get real items from this.
(There are a lot for them to see)
Archery team's members selection game forecast.
Game forecast.
(You can now make predictions on the upcoming games)
(Please check the noticeboard at the gym)
This means we have to go to the gym, right?
Let's go there for now.
Initially, I thought it was meant to build friendship.
But when I read the comments,
that was when I feel that something was weird.
(Gym)
There are many people here.
(Game forecast)
- What? Betting? - This is to place bets.
(Game victory forecast. Jidam: 48 percent, Seunghye: 33 percent)
These kids...
This is how they earn money.
This is how they make money.
I guess Mina was involved in this as well.
She was infatuated by this.
Then we found the window to see the betting result.
It was a bet between Seunghye and Jidam.
But then Hong Ai won.
Only 1 percent bet on her though.
- What is that on top? - Let's check the gym's board.
(This one)
Click F.
(Gym usage announcement)
Why was the result delayed?
(Result for the game forecast is delayed)
The result will be revealed today.
(Because of an unfortunate event,)
(the forecast result for the 4th tryouts)
(will be announced today on November 20, 2023)
This must've been announced a moment ago.
(They decided that Sara, Jidam and Seunghye would be punished)
They were the top 2 but have been suspended.
That's why Hong Ai is in first.
This means that since both of them have been suspended
but not excluded from the ranking,
the gum bet result would have been very different.
It means Hong Ai will not be in first place.
Many people placed bets on Jidan and Seunghye
which means a number of people have lost money.
Because of today's result,
Mina might have been in trouble.
Imagine if she placed a lot of money on her bet.
That must be it.
Based on the investment diary,
Mina who enjoyed investing
suddenly made this kind of confession.
'I am the only one who earns money by investing.
I got the shock of my life.'
In the end, Mina found out that
the others earned money easily
by betting using gums.
That is when she started to play this dark game.
This is not just a simple conflict.
Look at these kids.
They place bets each time there is a tryout game.
(First bet on June 2022)
(Second bet on November 2022)
(Third bet on May 2023)
(Fourth bet on November 2023)
(Songhwa's pride is stained by bets)
I guess the gums reflect their betting amount.
Mina had 3 gums earlier.
'You can place an unlimited number of bets using your gum.
You will receive gums based on the dividend rate.'
This is sports gambling.
These kids...
Let's look at other places.
- Anything else? 0 None.
We haven't gone to the counselling room, have we?
(They visit the counselling room)
Counselling room.
(How does the counselling room look?)
- Notice board. - Guccilover.
(Guccilover)
Let's look at the notice board.
(How to use cookies at the counselling room)
Cookies?
'You can only make the request when Guccilover is present.'
We can do it now. It's possible daily from 5 to 9.
(Cookie function?)
What is a cookie?
It must be financial loan!
I think Guk Jihee provides loans!
- She is the financier! - Like a bank?
(Guccilover is Guk Jihee who is a banker?)
(She cannot close her mouth)
(When they open the chat notice)
(they get to read the conversation)
Let's start from the top.
Start from the top. The first message.
'Guccilover. I need some cookies. Can you give me some?'
'You know that 1 gum is equal to 10 cents, right?'
'I want around 500 gums.'
How much is that?
- $50? - $50.
'Check your wallet'.
- 'I want 500 gums'. - This is from the 28th.
'Gucci, please give me 1,000 gums'.
- Isn't that $100? - Yes, it is.
$250.
'Are you in a pinch? Check your wallet'.
$350.
- She keeps on lending. - $350.
- She got 3,500 gums. - $450.
5,500 gums?
6,500 gums? 8,000 gums?
'You cannot get more cookies.' 'Why not?'
'It's because you have negative 30,000 gums on you.'
30,000 gums?
How much is that? $3,000?
(The total is 30,000 gums)
'Come to the counselling room tomorrow'.
(Come to the counselling room tomorrow)
Mina...
(Gulping)
Mina started with getting a small amount of cookies.
Later on,
she asked for 6,500 cookies.
Her debt is $3,000
but she only has 30 cents.
- This is the last message. - October 31.
This means that they did meet at the counseling room.
They can lend money and bet here?
They even have rooms like this.
I got goosebumps.
The archers are like race horses.
This is chaotic. My gosh.
The counselling room...
- This is shocking. - If that is the case...
Did Seulbi die last year because of this?
- Bi? - Bi-Bi Parallel Universe Theory?
- Lee Seulbi? - After placing bets,
she died for losing money.
Yes.
What happened around September 30 of 2022?
(What happened at Munbanggu before and after Seulbi's death?)
(Notice that the system is under maintenance)
(Munbanggu system maintenance, October 1, 2022)
She died on September 30 and they fix the system on October 1.
- Something is fishy. - It is.
- I agree. - This is the day after her death.
(Is this just a coincidence?)
Do they have to hide something?
Let's go there.
Gym? Gym's notice board?
If there was a tryout for the archery team on that day,
- she might have lost money. - And?
That might be the reason for her death.
(They have to check the gym's notice board)
Total bet...
(They see the value differently after knowing the exchange rate)
This is 780,000 gums.
Then, isn't the value around $78,335?
(783,359 gums is $78,335?)
The amount of money involved is $78,335?
In 2022...
$70,000...
Looks like all students were involved.
There were no tryouts at that time.
But I believe this has something to do with her death.
(What is the relationship between Seulbi's death and Munbanggu?)
Who is the host?
We don't know.
Who is the administrator?
The administrator...
Is this something that students are able to do?
Isn't Cha Suyeol the villain behind all this?
I'm 100 percent sure that this is done by adults.
I think Mr. Suyeol is behind this.
Suyeol is fishy.
Shall we go to all rooms?
(They are not done going on a tour of the Munbanggu)
We can find information on the notice boards.
(Class 1-1 did not have much information)
Why didn't they tell us about this?
I know, right?
These students...
Running turtle.
(Class 2-1 is different from other classrooms)
I think there is a mini game here.
Shall we play?
I think we will find something out.
We have to use gum, right?
Shall we play avoid the poop?
(Avoid the poop)
Press F.
(You do not have enough gum)
- We need gum for this? - There is a tutorial board.
These brats.
This is amazing.
Odd or even ladder?
This is gambling too.
This is the tutorial.
Ladder game...
- Amazing. - Amazing.
All of you...
(Congratulations, you have doubled your reward)
Everything is about gambling.
This is all about gambling.
(Students are gambling with one another)
(Avoid the poop)
Poop are falling.
You have to avoid that.
(They have to pay using gum if they get hit)
- This is just... - What is this?
This is very shocking.
(Toss the coin)
(Heads)
This is all about luck.
This is not fate. You can actually manipulate this.
Yes. The host can manipulate it.
(Turtle race)
This is so shocking.
Why would you do this?
I think two people are playing now.
They are playing.
(They are working hard at earning money)
The boardgame club gathers in our classroom.
(Is that the reason there are many mini games in Class 2-1?)
Everybody in this school is gambling.
This school is so weird.
I thought they were kind and innocent.
Right?
(Clicking on F without realizing)
(Would you like to start the turtle race?)
I guess this works.
Let's do this. Let's play.
I feel bad for Mina.
But we have to play to know something.
Let's do it.
(Bet on one turtle)
(The total amount of gum triples if the chosen one wins)
I choose Bang.
Bang?
Let's go with Bang and trust Yena's intuition.
(They chose Bang)
(Bang is left behind from the start)
We shouldn't have played.
No, we might turn the tables.
- You can do this, Bang. - Bang!
(Bang is in second place)
That was worth 2 gums.
- Let's play again. - Again?
One more time.
- Gu. - Gu.
- Let's choose Gu. - No. Let's go for Bang.
Rock, paper, scissors.
(Bang wins)
(Turtle Bang is number 2)
You can do this, Bang. You can!
Run!
No!
(Jeez)
- This is manipulated. - It is weird.
There's only one gum left.
- Shall we play again? - Yes. Last one.
Let's go for Mun.
- Shall we go with Gu? - In the beginning...
Gu won in the first round.
Mun has been in first place twice in a row.
I doubt Mun will win again.
Shall we choose Bang?
- Go for Bang? - Mun.
I choose Mun too.
This is how they feel.
(This is how people end up gambling)
(They choose Mun)
I think Gu will win.
- Mun. - Mun.
(They are broke now)
We have 0 gums now.
After all the criticism about this...
Can we top up?
Let's meet Guccilover.
Do you have the pawnshop owner's number?
That game is so cute.
The turtles were running and they are adorable.
We played and lost.
Before we knew it, we lost our money.
My hand was trembling.
Let's meet Guk Jihee.
Let's get a loan.
Who is that?
That is Youdontknowme.
'Hey, Hwang Mina'.
(Don't respond)
Leave that place.
(They head to the counselling room to avoid conversations)
(Why did you suddenly go home?)
'Why did you suddenly go home?'
I was sick.
- Youdontknowme. - Who is that?
- FS? - I have a fun story.
What is it?
Tell me now.
(You said that you wanted to know who Munbanggu's admin is, right?)
(I found out who it is)
Who is it?
(I don't have extra classes tomorrow as the center is closed)
(Who)
(Want to meet up tomorrow? I will tell you then)
Tell me now.
Since she is obsessed with her extra class,
- I think she is Gi Shinhee. - Gi Shinhee.
(Tell me)
(Now)
(Please tell me now)
(Hey hey)
'Let's meet tomorrow at 4PM at the shop. MYC'
'Oh yes'.
- What is 'MYC'? - Mark your calendar.
(What?)
(Seongmin is doing fine, right?)
- I guess she likes Seongmin. - She likes Seongmin.
We should say he asked about her.
(Shaking her head)
(His voice is beautiful and he is handsome. I just fainted)
I don't think so.
I wouldn't call him intimately as he is my brother.
- Just 'him'. - Yes.
(Another reality check)
What should we write?
I think we can just write his name down.
He said that you have always been pretty. You're cute.
(Yena seems to have a lot to say)
I will fix you up with him if you tell me.
Right now.
(Just tell me now)
- Who is the admin? - Right?
Ask for hints.
Let's say, 'Is it Ch?'
- Is it Ch? - Is it Cha?
No? We got caught?
- Gucci? - She's not telling us.
Ask for money then.
Ask for 3 gums.
Can you give us 3 gums so we can play Avoid the Poop?
This must be how they start.
Let us play the turtle game one more time.
My hands are trembling.
(This is causing pain)
(One more round of turtle)
- Just one more round. - The last round.
We lose all our gums in the blink of an eye.
(Do not even start gambling)
Let's go there then.
Let's go somewhere else.
The counselling room...
(Guccilover, Updown)
The conversation ended with
'Come to the counselling room'.
Guccilover told Mina to go to the counselling room.
But they wouldn't actually meet
at the counselling room, would they?
Cha Suyeol.
(Did she tell Mina to actually go to the counselling room?)
Is she actually telling Mina to go to the counselling room?
Then they do not talk anymore.
Yes. It stopped there on October 31.
Let's go to the counselling room. I think that is where
Mina is at.
Just in case, shall we bring the laptop too?
Okay.
- Let's find Mina. - We need to find her.
Yes. Mina didn't even go home.
What happened to her and where is she at?
- I'm scared. - This is very scary.
Counselling room.
(They head to the counselling room)
It's very late right now. How can Mina be alone?
She might be meeting with Jihee right now.
(They cautiously open the door)
(This room is empty unlike in Munbanggu)
We might find new hints here.
Shall we read the peer counselling notes again?
It is locked. We need keys for this.
It is kept like this because of what we did.
(They are kept differently after the archery terror case.
Does something change in the metaverse if we are here?
Shall we turn it on?
(They open Munbanggu)
(Jiyoon checks the counselling room)
This is exactly the same as this counselling room.
The counselling room in the metaverse is exactly the same
as the actual room.
There are three pots just like in this room.
Even the way things are arranged above the cabinet is the same.
The way books are arranged on the shelves is the same too.
Let's see what is the difference between this
and the room in the metaverse.
Everything is almost the same.
This red flower is different.
(There is something different from the Munbanggu's room?)
The map is exactly the same as our school.
The difference is the potter plant on the right hand side
which is red in color.
(This pot is different than the one in the metaverse)
(They approach it slowly)
(They lift up the pot)
(And find a mysterious key)
Let's open the cabinet that holds the notes.
This is not the key.
Is it for this one?
Can we open it?
- Isn't this somewhat scary? - Yes, it is.
There is a secret area.
A secret room.
What we know is a mere
drop in the ocean.
There is something bigger.
So we went into the secret room.
Oh? There is a secret room.
What?
(They enter cautiously)
Oh?
Is this where she lends out money?
(When you open the cabinet)
(in the counselling room)
(A secret place in the counselling room)
(The door is hidden)
(This is an office)
(with traces of work being done here)
What is this?
(In shock)
(What is this?)
My goodness!
I think this is where Jihee lends them money.
There is a stamp that says 'payment complete'.
(Payment complete stamp)
Come over here.
There is a list of debtors.
What?
Oh my gosh.
Debtor Kim Seona.
Kim Seona's mother?
'Currently owns a ceramic atelier called Seona Ceramics.
(This is a picture and information of the debtor's mother)
'Kim Seona's father who is an electrician'.
(These look like pictures of the debtor's family taken secretly)
'Shin Minyeong's mother goes jogging every morning'.
'Jang Eunju's younger sibling lied about her age to work part- time.
Jang Eunju's mother getting loan consultation for her future shop.'
What is this? Stalking?
This person knows what the family member does,
where they live as well as what they have
gone through recently too.
Oh?
(When they leave Debtor (2022) file)
2023.
(There are a lot of materials related to threatening debtors)
This must have been going on for a long time.
Looks like Jooae smokes.
What is this?
She works as a BJ.
Is that alcohol?
Gong Hyeonju meets with her best friend's boyfriend.
This person knows their weakness.
They must have been threatened.
So this person typically finds the debtors' weaknesses
to threaten them.
There were not many debtors as they just started last year.
The game gets bigger slowly.
I think it became a big deal this year.
- Why are there so many? - There's Hwang Mina too?
Yes, there is.
'Her mom works at different marts during the weekdays and weekends.
Hwang Mina's father's name.
She seems close with her mom.'
This person is so scary.
Are you certain it is Jihee?
Since there is a stamp to show payment is complete,
it must be Guk Jihee.
It's because Guk Jihee is Guccilover in the metaverse.
- Jihee sits here daily too. - Yes.
(They found a diary)
'Inspection of whole system'.
'Counseling with teacher'.
Look at this.
'Discuss with teacher about Kim Seona, Jang Eunju,
Shin Minyeong, Yeo Sua and Kim Jaeyeong.'
She continues to discuss with this teacher.
The person she calls 'teacher'
must be the administrator.
I think this teacher is the main villain.
- Isn't it Cha Suyeol? - Is it Mr. Cha Suyeol?
If it is Mr. Cha Suyeol,
this is not an ordinary counselling room.
- Money counseling room? - Yes.
I hate this.
Look at this.
This is for this month. November 1.
'Tak Sara from the archery team at 8PM.'
(Why was Tak Sara here?)
13th is the day we got transferred here.
'Take special action. Hwang Mina's part-time job.'
There was a special action at 2PM?
Wasn't that the time when we got to school?
(They got to school at 1:30PM)
Is this special action referring to the archery case?
Manipulation of tryout result.
(Getting goosebumps)
Look at this.
'Next month, prepare for the archery team tryouts.'
Special measure related to the 4th tryout for archery team.
Contact Tak Sara.'
They used Tak Sara.
Sara did not do that just because she was being bullied.
It was obvious who would be the top 2 archers.
So many people placed bets on them.
However, this is not the best condition for them
to get the most profit.
- There's not much profit margin. - Yes.
To make sure Hong Ai who got 1 percent of the votes wins,
they have no choice but to contact Tak Sara.
What part-time job did Hwang Mina do?
Both of her part-time jobs began at 7PM.
We saw Hwang Mina at around that time.
- Yes, that night. - She was like a zombie.
She walked like a zombie while doing her job.
I guess she gets hurt while doing her part-time job.
Perhaps it is something like a weird human experiment?
Is it a human experiment-related part-time job?
Human experiment part-time job?
Something that harms the body.
When we saw Mina on the first day,
she was bleeding as she was walking.
Her part-time job must have been something dangerous.
Oh? What is this?
This is the necklace form earlier.
(Mina's necklace that they took from Yesungsa Pawnshop)
There is a picture of a necklace on top of envelopes.
Is this an important hint towards the cases that happened here?
20231112.
November 12.
It's the day after her part-time job.
She worked part time on the 11th at 7PM.
Isn't this a picture of the necklace left at the pawnshop?
But she left it there on the 13th.
What is this?
(This picture is dated the 12th, a day before the pawnshop's date)
(What kind of necklace is this?)
What is this?
Transaction ledger?
(My gosh)
(Screaming)
(When they open the transaction ledger)
(Cha Yongjung)
(Creditor: Guccilover Debtor: Jang Yeonjin)
(Loan value and conditions)
What kind of person is she?
Now I know why there is a Polaroid here.
She is so mean.
They are doing the same thing that loan sharks do
towards the students who took loans.
To put it simply, this is like a mini pawnshop.
(This secret area is a small pawnshop within Songhwa)
Yes. Guccilover is the creditor.
(Creditor: Guccilover)
Let's check Mina's.
Principal repayment is within 20 days.
Value is $6,000.
$6,000?
After this time period, the interest is 10 percent.
(Mina's situation is more serious than they thought)
She is not planning to kill Mina because of her debt, right?
- Come on. - She might fall like Seulbi.
(Will Mina take extreme action?)
(Is there anything else?)
- Why? - Blood is dripping from up there!
(Screaming)
Suddenly, blood starts dripping from the ceiling.
More and more blood started to drip.
We were looking at the file
and I saw something dripping beside me.
Initially, since it was red,
I thought that it might be the dye from my hair.
But when I looked upwards,
I saw blood dripping.
Mina is doing her part-time job right now.
It means something is happening.
What is that?
What is above the counselling room?
Let's go to the upper floor.
Isn't it the laboratory?
Yes, it is.
(High School Mystery Club 3)
(Songhwa Girls' High School is enveloped in darkness)
(They head to the laboratory)
(Mysterious pools of blood)
I don't like this.
(Did they find crucial evidence?)
(They are getting closer to the truth)
(The next day of school feels creepy)
(What happened on that day?)
(The school is empty)
(They start searching the school)
(Someone calls them)
(Gi Shinhee?)
Are you lying?
(Nobody believe what she said)
No, I don't want to go there.
Shall we go in?
(Why must they go to the laboratory?)
(Evidence left by the culprit)
(They need to find crucial evidence)
What are you doing?
(They start to unveil the truth behind Munbanggu)
The amount of money related to it is big.
Did that person place a student as the administrator?
The one who created Munbanggu...
(Find the connection between Songhwa and the metaverse)
(A big secret hidden within the Munbanggu)
The administrator is the culprit.
It might be someone else.
(Clues are hidden in various parts of the school)
'Upload notices on games'?
(They found out who the administrator is?)
(A mysterious case in Songhwa Girls' High School)
What if they were induced to commit suicide?
Is Seulbi still alive?
How can we find it here?
Why is this different?
There's something here!