The series follows the bittersweet relationship between a banchan shop owner whose daughter enters the war of Korea's college entrance exams, and a top hagwon instructor.
Episode 1
As competition in her class ramps up, Nam Hae-e anxiously awaits her math score. Choi Chi-yeol is embroiled in a scandal involving one of his students.
Episode 2
Nam Haeng-seon attempts to register Hae-e into The Pride Academy. Desperate for Haeng-seon's food, Chi-yeol visits her store in a disguise.
Episode 3
Haeng-seon begins fawning over Chi-yeol after discovering his true identity. A change in the Pride Academy's schedule creates a stir among the parents.
Episode 4
Haeng-seon gets a taste of the vicious politics among the academy's parents. She later goes to great lengths to make things right for Hae-e.
Episode 5
Haeng-seon and Chi-yeol work out an arrangement for Hae-e's tutoring. A mysterious tragedy leaves the academy and its parents rattled.
Episode 6
A painful past comes back to haunt Chi-yeol. Bang Su-a becomes suspicious of Hae-e after finding her secret worksheets on her desk.
Episode 7
Hae-e ranks first in her class, causing drama among other parents. Chi-yeol and Haeng-seon grow closer as he spends more time with her family.
Episode 8
Haeng-seon realizes her own feelings after seeing Chi-yeol at the academy. Su-a connects the dots and begins to make sense of Hae-e's recent successes.
Episode 9
Chi-yeol and Haeng-seon deal with the fallout after their secret is discovered — forcing the two to confront what it means for them moving forward.
Episode 10
A public revelation leaves Haeng-seon and Chi-yeol's relationship in limbo. Meanwhile, Chi-yeol faces the repercussions of recent events.
Episode 11
Tired of her loved ones facing scrutiny, Hae-e makes a bold confession to the world. Haeng-seon and Chi-yeol navigate their road ahead post-scandal.
Episode 12
A shocking arrest leaves the academy's parents — and Hae-e — concerned. Haeng-seon and Chi-yeol maneuver the days after their first fight.
Episode 13
Hae-e attempts to get a hold of Lee Sun-jae after being put in a difficult position at school. Haeng-seon catches Ji Dong-hui in a hostile moment.
Episode 14
News about Hae-e leaves those around her feeling rattled. Haeng-seon begins to suspect something's off. Chi-yeol confronts Dong-hui about his behavior.
Episode 15
Lee Sun-jae's confession ignites a scandal at the school. Chi-yeol attempts to put an end to Dong-hui's scheme before it's too late.
Episode 16
Grappling with her mother's return, Hae-e announces a shocking decision. Haeng-seon and Chi-yeol make a pivotal choice about their future.
