Early Access: Yumi's Cells 2 E10

E10. This episode, we explore what life is like for Yumi, after her break-up with Babi, and I gotta say, even though I wish they didn't break up, I do find a lot of the cell behavior on-point.

For example, the way various cells take on new roles, after the break-up, feels true to life, particularly in the way Fashion cell becomes Fashion Terrorist cell, ha.

Yes, isn't it true that people's approach to style can change drastically after a break-up?

And the way Stingy cell suddenly becomes an overly generous tree feels believable as well, because, if Yumi's now not looking to get married and settle down, or spending money on clothes and makeup, she suddenly would be freed from the pressure of saving money, right?

I can believe that she would get a little reckless with the generosity and spending, even though she's not yet earning a lot, as a writer.

It also makes sense that as Yumi pours herself into writing more than ever before, that her stories would actually improve - not only because of the additional time and effort she's putting in, but likely also because of the additional life experience and personal insight she's gained, from the break-up.

At least, that's my guess, since we don't actually know the content of Yumi's book.

What I do find surprising, is how we spend so much of the episode with Woong, and seeing things from his point of view.

For a start, I'm happy for Woong, that he's become successful and has finally made something of the Bow Wow Time game that had been so close to his heart when he'd been dating Yumi.

(On a side note, Ahn Bo Hyun really does clean up nice, doesn't he? His shoulders look so broad in those suits and coats! 🤩)

And, it is poignant to learn that the reason he'd pushed himself so hard to succeed, was because he'd wanted to show Yumi that he could.

Aw, poor Woong. He's really been through a lot to get here, hasn't he?

That flashback to the day when he'd sat alone in his room and eaten those steamed buns, while finding out that Babi is Yumi's new boyfriend, was really poignant, I must say. Poor Woong.

And, his feelings for Yumi haven't faded, even though he tells himself - and Louis - that he won't ever have a reason to contact Yumi again. That's actually really sweet, that his feelings for Yumi are so enduring.

Although Show positions Woong's purchase of all of Yumi's book at the bookstore as a sweet gesture, I kind of wish he didn't? I dunno; I just don't want Yumi to have a false sense of success.

I want her to experience what it's truly like, to have her book really sell out, not because an ex-boyfriend with money to spare decided that he would buy them all, but because everyone thinks her book is amazing.

I'm amused that Control-Z turns out to be the one who connects Woong and Yumi, even though neither of them is actively seeking the other out. Heh. I knew that Control-Z would help to drive our story forward!

It's so ridiculous (yet totally in character), the way Control-Z stops Woong's car, and hitches a ride - and then engineers it to become an "accidental" meeting between Woong and Yumi, ha.

The way he talks so much about fate and destiny to Woong is quite amusing as well, because Woong really isn't the type to believe in fate, but now can't quite not believe in it a little bit, since Yumi's suddenly standing in front of his car.

The whole bragging combo thing is on-point and hilarious, because I can absolutely believe that one of the things that someone in Woong's position would want to do when running into an ex-girlfriend, is show just how successful he is now, compared to before.

How sweet of Yumi though, to congratulate Woong so sincerely, saying that she'd always known that he would succeed.

That's so uncalculated and pure; I can see why Woong would totally waver in the face of that.

I love the visual in Woong's cell town, where Reason tries to stop the heart from thumping in response to Yumi, and is told that the heart is not within his jurisdiction.

And then, the 40 kilograms of lingering feelings in the trunk of the car, which Conscience was trying to smuggle over to Love cell, is so spot-on and hilarious. 😂

That makes so much sense though, that it's Conscience who's in possession of these lingering feelings. After all, Woong had been the one to break up with Yumi, while keeping the truth of his situation from her.

Also, I love that detail, that when Woong hears from Control-Z that Yumi's single and not dating anyone, the bruises and scars on Love cell fade right away.

Aww. I don't know if I'm actually rooting for Woong and Yumi to get back together, but I just like the idea that Woong's Love cell is healed up, and feeling so much better.

As we close off the episode, we also learn that Babi's back in Seoul, for the long-term.

Guh. This sets us up for a love triangle, doesn't it, since Woong's all set to win Yumi's heart again, with Control-Z's help, and I'm sure Babi isn't actually over Yumi either.

The question is, what does Yumi really want?

Next episode notes will be out on: Sunday, 31 July 2022!