Episode 7 of *My Youth* opens with a heartfelt confession: Je-yeon musters the courage to tell Hae that she harbors feelings for him. Yet, Hae, burdened by the weight of his illness, hesitates and withholds the truth from her. Undeterred, Je-yeon declares her unwavering resolve to pursue her affection before bidding him farewell.
Meanwhile, Hae finalizes a deal with Pil-do, extending the film adaptation rights to his beloved book. In another corner of the story, Je-yeon indulges in daydreams of Hae, her mind swirling with fantasies. While watching a documentary episode alongside Tae-rin, an idea sparks between them: Je-yeon should mirror Hae's past boldness and attempt to kiss him.
The following day, Seok-ju steps into a new role as Tae-rin's company's tax consultant, a position that aligns with his professional expertise. On a rooftop rendezvous, a connection deepens as Tae-rin reveals a shared past - they attended the same school.
Fate brings Je-yeon and Hae together once more at the bookshop. Empowered by her newfound conviction, they edge closer to a kiss, only to be interrupted by their former teacher, the shop's owner. They share a moment of lightheartedness before Je-yeon departs for home. That evening, she returns to Hae's flower shop, where persistence pays off, and she finally seals their connection with a kiss.
The next day brings a setback for Je-yeon as she learns of her impending layoff, a consequence of losing her newly signed actor to a rival manager. In parallel, Hae grapples with a significant decision: meeting Nu-ri's birth mother and granting her request to see Nu-ri, a concession made in light of his deteriorating health. Seeking solace, he visits Je-yeon, but upon finding her unwell, he chooses not to disturb her, arranging instead to meet the following day.
However, fate takes a cruel turn. As Hae prepares to leave, he suddenly collapses. Quick on his feet, his friend Geon-ho, whom he had called earlier and who was en route to meet him, rushes him to the hospital. Hae's intended rendezvous with Je-yeon is left unfulfilled until late that night, when he arrives home to find her drenched and waiting patiently at his doorstep, a silent testament to her enduring hope and affection.
Anticipating her fury, he is taken aback when, instead of anger, she envelops him in a warm embrace. He stands there, caught between a wave of relief and a nagging fear that had consumed him, having conjured up the darkest scenarios in his mind. The tender moment melts his resolve somewhat, yet it also jolts him back to reality, prompting him to propose that they cease their meetings.
Devastated by his words, Je-yeon fills her days with a haze of lottery tickets, comfort food, and spirited drinks, seeking solace in fleeting distractions. But inevitably, her path leads her back to Hae's flower shop once more. There, she confronts him, her voice trembling with accusation, lashing out that he's deserting her for the second time. With a storm of emotions brewing within her, she turns and storms off towards home.
Concerned for her safety, Hae trails behind, ensuring she reaches her destination unscathed. Amidst this silent chase, he finally musters the courage to unveil his secret - he is ill. The revelation lingers in the air, casting a somber shadow over their encounter as the episode draws to a poignant close.
