Kang-san persists in probing Dong-ju's awareness of his identity, raising tough questions about when and how he became aware. Although Dong-ju acknowledges his mistakes, he also believes that certain things are best left unspoken. As a result, he resorts to a convenient truth. Meanwhile, Dong-ju is confronted with plagiarism allegations concerning his best-selling novel, and he may have to shoulder the blame alone if things turn against him.