The second episode of "You and Everything Else" commences with Eun-jung's firm rejection of Sang-yeon's earnest plea. Despite her having only a month left to live, their 10-year absence from contact has not softened her stance. Sang-yeon, however, is not to be deterred. She even offers a 13 billion won property to Eun-jung upon her passing, demonstrating a level of sincerity that is hard to ignore.
The narrative then takes a trip back to 1996 to delve deeper into their story. In the school corridor, Eun-jung finds herself in 10th place among the entire student body, while Sang-yeon naturally holds the top spot with exemplary marks. The contrast between them is striking; while Eun-jung has a few friends, Sang-yeon appears to be a solitary figure.
However, their lives intertwine when Sang-yeon volunteers to be Eun-jung's backup dancer for the talent show. Their success in the show sparks a friendship that blossoms, and Eun-jung is even invited over for dinner at Sang-yeon's family's home. Sang-hak, Sang-yeon's brother, recognizes Eun-jung and recalls her earlier snooping around Sang-yeon's room, leaving behind a sticker that he had noticed earlier.
After dinner, Ms. Yoon insists that Sang-hak walk Eun-jung home. Sang-hak is passionate about cinema and photography, hoping to pursue a career in photography at college. Eun-jung is uncomfortable and filled with shame about her living arrangements, but Sang-hak empathizes with her plight and admits that he too has things he is ashamed and worried about. Despite putting on a confident front, Sang-hak is actually quite shy. Unfortunately, Sang-hak is not allowed to pursue his passion for photography and is destined for an academic future to appease his father, partially due to tutoring Eun-jung.
Nine months later, Sang-yeon soars through her exams with ease while Eun-jung struggles to keep up. Their interactions are laced with a deeper understanding as Sang-yeon amusingly clings to the word "pessimistic," believing it encapsulates her life's narrative. However, when pressed by Sang-hak, Eun-jung unleashes a list of things she genuinely enjoys, proving her otherwise, and it amuses Sang-hak greatly.
Sang-hak and Eun-jung continue to bond over shared interests in photography, cameras, and life's ideals, leaving Sang-yeon envious of their connection. She eventually labels Eun-jung as "simple-minded" and mentions that Sang-hak has a boyfriend, shattering her hopes. The tutoring sessions become awkward when Sang-yeon joins in, and the girls barely speak to each other. From Sang-yeon's perspective, she sees Eun-jung as taking her family away and being loved by everyone.
Back home, Eun-jung and her mother are struggling financially. The nearby big store's opening has impacted her mother's restaurant negatively, leading to a pile of overdue bills and an impatient landlord. Despite the tough times, they manage to pay the bills.
When Sang-yeon goes missing, Eun-jung sets out to find her. She is shocked to find Sang-yeon approached by a group of girls who mug her. Eun-jung brings her over to their restaurant for some food when she finds her standing shell-shocked under a bridge. Eun-jung's mother comforts Sang-yeon and offers her a place there anytime she needs it.
Eun-jung musters up the courage to show Sang-yeon the semi-basement where she resides. As they talk, Eun-jung expresses her embarrassment about her living arrangement while Sang-yeon is convinced that her mother hates her. When Ms. Yoon arrives with big news—Sang-hak has been shipped off to the military after an argument with his father and plans to run away from life but with a specific attention to someone called M whom he says he's running towards—Eun-jung decides to write him a letter, attaching a lucky clover for good measure.
On the eve of Sang-hak's departure, Sang-yeon's brother imparts his camera knowledge to Eun-jung, his captivating presence overshadowing his words. She listens half-heartedly, her eyes locked on him, mesmerized. They click away, snapping photos together, unaware that this would be their last encounter.
We then find ourselves in the Spring of 2001, as Eun-jung decides to develop those photographs, using the college campus as a pretext. But then, one of the girls there calls out for her colleague, ironically named Sang-hak. The coincidence is palpable, a reminder of what was left unsaid and unfulfilled.
