How to Buy a Friend: Episode 3 - The One Where Our Hero Needs More Than Just a Bodyguard (Because Let's Face It, He Can't Dodge Forever)
Previously, on How to Buy a Friend: Our introverted poet, Chan-hong, discovered a whole new meaning of "fight club" when he accidentally tangled with the notoriously broody Don-hyuk. But fear not, dear reader, because this wasn't your average schoolyard brawl - oh no. This was a fists-flying, detention-landing, cryptic-clue-revealing kind of brawl, all wrapped up in a neat package of emotional baggage. Desperate to avoid another pummeling (and maybe even score some protection from the resident school bullies), Chan-hong made Don-hyuk an offer he couldn't refuse: be his bodyguard in exchange for...well, the poetry skills of a lovesick teenager?
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| How To Buy A Friend Ep 3 |
Episode 3: The Limits of Poetic License
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This episode picks up right where we left off, with Chan-hong desperately trying to convince Don-hyuk that his poems hold the key to unlocking the universe (or at least, the truth behind Don-hyuk's late girlfriend's mysterious death). Let's just say, Don-hyuk isn't exactly buying it.
Subheading: The Art of the Deal (or How Not to Negotiate with a Fistful of Fury)
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Our hero's attempts to barter his way out of a beatdown are about as successful as using macaroni art to impress the art critic at the MoMA. Meanwhile, Don-hyuk remains a walking emotional rollercoaster, radiating enough angst to power a small village.
Things Take a Turn for the...Snack-Filled?
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Just when things are about to erupt in a testosterone-fueled explosion (because apparently, that's how teenagers communicate these days?), fate intervenes in the form of a strategically placed snack bar. Here, we encounter the ever-optimistic Chan-hong attempting (and failing) to flirt with his crush, Se-yoon, while his bodyguard with a heart of gold (well, maybe a slightly tarnished gold) tries (and also fails) to impress Se-yoon's equally adorable best friend.
Subheading: This Episode's Most Pressing Question: Who Can Pull Off a Bucket Hat Better? Don-hyuk or Literally Anyone Else?
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The Mystery Deepens (and So Does the Bromance...Maybe?)
Amidst the awkward flirting and questionable fashion choices, a new clue emerges. Don-hyuk receives a cryptic message that sends him and his reluctant bodyguard on a late-night adventure. Will this unlikely duo uncover the truth? Will Chan-hong's poems finally win over Don-hyuk (or at least get him a decent grade in English class)? Tune in next week to find out!
P.S. There's a good chance this episode will leave you wanting more - more laughs, more heartwarming moments (because let's be honest, even Don-hyuk has a soft spot somewhere, right?), and definitely more answers to the lingering mystery. But hey, that's what cliffhangers are for, right?
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