Episode 9 of "Melo Movie" unfurls from Ju-a's intimate vantage point, offering a nostalgic glimpse into the serendipitous encounter that sparked her love affair with Si-jun. She had walked beside him through the corridors of academia, steadfastly supporting him even when adversity struck in the form of being exiled from his family home for his unwavering pursuit of music. However, as the years rolled on, Ju-a came to a poignant realization: her own aspirations and sense of self had subtly dissolved into the backdrop of their intertwined existence.
The narrative then seamlessly transitions to Si-jun's perspective, where he reminisces about Ju-a as the lone beacon of faith amidst a sea of skepticism. She had been his constant companion, her unwavering belief a shining light in his darkest hours. When she playfully suggested that he should provide for her, little did she know that Si-jun took her jest as a solemn pledge. He had harbored a steadfast commitment to their relationship, even contemplating marriage as their shared future. Yet, post their heart-wrenching breakup, Si-jun found himself irretrievably anchored to the past—until Ju-a's unexpected reappearance ignited a flicker of hope within him once more.
In the contemporary timeline, Si-jun persuades Ju-a to embark on a series of three dates, a tentative step towards rekindling what once was. Elsewhere, Moo-bi spends a tranquil evening at Ko-gyeom's abode, their companionable silence shattered by the comedic revelation of Moo-bi's fib when her mother unexpectedly discovers the truth. As dawn breaks and Moo-bi departs for work, Ko-gyeom endeavors to expedite his healing process by ridding himself of Jun's belongings. However, Jeong-hu, ever the voice of reason, counsels patience, urging him to take his time in navigating through the tumult of his emotions.
Elsewhere, Moo-bi's project is abruptly terminated when investors withdraw their support for the film, leaving her project in shambles. She swallows the setback without protest—until a heated exchange with her mother stirs up long-suppressed emotions, uncovering the intricate link between her father's neglect and the realm of cinema. That evening, she finds herself engrossed in one of her father's movies, confronting the buried feelings that have long haunted her.
The following day, she ventures to meet Director Ma, informing him of her project's cancellation, only to receive a stern rebuke for her premature surrender. He implores her to champion her narrative with unwavering determination.
Meanwhile, Si-jun and Ju-a's inaugural date unfolds in an uncomfortably awkward manner, their moments interwoven with the shadows of their shared past. When Ju-a broaches the subject of Moo-bi's canceled project, Si-jun brushes it aside, baring his own悲观 outlook on achieving success in the industry. Ju-a replays his song in her mind and urges him to persist, but Si-jun lashes out, accusing her of fostering unrealistic dreams within him for years.
Their dispute escalates, unleashing a torrent of unresolved sentiments. As the tension reaches a breaking point, both are reduced to tears. Si-jun finally confesses that he has been shackled to the past for far too long. The two then embrace, finding solace in each other's sorrow and pain.
Elsewhere, Ko-gyeom reconvenes with Moo-bi, and through their conversation, she comes to a painful realization—she might bear some responsibility for her father's demise.
In the epilogue, Ko-gyeom has purged most of Jun's possessions, save for his beloved chair, which stands resolutely in its accustomed place, a silent homage to his late brother.
