Episode 8 of "The Witch" seamlessly transitions from the cliffhanger of Dong-jin's plunge into the Han River. Time progresses, and we witness Dong-jin being stretchered into an ambulance, as Mi-jeong stands poignantly on the bridge, her gaze filled with gratitude for the prompt arrival of medical assistance.
A nostalgic flashback unravels, revealing how Mi-jeong first caught sight of Dong-jin during their school days, their eyes meeting on numerous occasions. What set Dong-jin apart in her eyes was his profound sadness upon the demise of a fellow classmate, a sorrow that seemed to run deeper than that of his peers.
Returning to the present, Dong-jin awakens in the hospital, confiding in Jung-hyeok that his leap was a calculated experiment. Eun-sil, worried about his wellbeing, soon visits him and Dong-jin humbly requests a favor of her.
Eun-sil organizes a camping trip with Mi-jeong, during which she subtly inquires about Mi-jeong's past, particularly her romantic history. Meanwhile, Eun-sil keeps Dong-jin abreast of developments through phone conversations.
Mi-jeong opens up about her genuine affection for her senior, Im Ik-jon, a boy battle-scarred by epilepsy. A poignant memory flashes back to a church service where Ik-jon experiences a seizure in front of Mi-jeong. Quick-thinking, she covers up the embarrassment and disguises it as an accident, guarding his dignity. Their paths cross again in college, but by then, her feelings for him have dwindled into the past.
Eun-sil delves deeper, questioning Mi-jeong about the intricate rules surrounding death. It transpires that Ik-jon had unwittingly violated every one of them. Mi-jeong comes to a startling realization: Ik-jon had actually confessed his feelings for her, a revelation she only discovers after stumbling upon his handwritten confession tucked away in the back of a notebook he had gifted her before departing for college. Ironically, Dong-jin had retrieved this notebook from the trash heap where Mi-jeong had abandoned it.
Dong-jin eventually crosses paths with Ik-jon and comes to a startling realization: Ik-jon stands as the solitary exception to the unyielding rules governing their fate. This discovery plunges Dong-jin into disappointment, as the hard truth dawns upon him—survival within the grim confines of these rules hinges solely on Mi-jeong's reciprocal affection. For Dong-jin to escape the relentless grip of death's regulations, Mi-jeong must embrace and favor him in return.
Driven by an unwavering determination, Dong-jin steels himself for an ultimate confrontation. He throws himself into grueling workouts and meticulously packs his belongings, each item symbolizing his resolve. Taking a bold leap of faith, he unmasks his true identity to Mi-jeong, revealing himself as the mysterious delivery person.
With a heartfelt apology, Dong-jin confesses his inability to aid her earlier and admits that he had painstakingly prepared a myriad of words to share. In a poignant gesture, he assures her that none of the harrowing events were her fault and urges her to live her life with unfettered normalcy. As a token of their shared past, he presents her with a gift from their classmates before bidding her farewell.
The episode draws to a cliffhanger as a truck looms ominously in Dong-jin's direction, its headlights piercing the night like harbingers of impending doom.
