# WebtoonLib — Back to Work #12

## Series
- title: Back to Work
- slug: back-to-work-8850bc

## Chapter
- number: 12
- release_date: 2025-03-12

### Summary
This chapter shifts the narrative focus to the immediate, frustrating aftermath of Jiyoon and Gaeul's breakup, souring the mutual sympathy established previously. The events, as inferred from reader reactions, depict Jiyoon making a significant effort to meet with her ex-boyfriend, only for him to repeatedly and inconsiderately cancel at the last minute. This has provoked a strong negative response from the audience, who now overwhelmingly condemn Gaeul as a "jerk" and an "asshole" for his flaky behavior. While the prior chapter explained the separation as a tragic result of incompatible life goals, Gaeul's current unreliability undermines any lingering goodwill, reinforcing the idea that he is "bad news." Readers express immense sympathy for Jiyoon, relating to her pain and frustration. The situation has also fueled widespread speculation that Gaeul is cheating, a development some readers actively hope for, believing it would grant Jiyoon the clarity to finally move on. This conflict highlights Jiyoon's lingering attachment and deepens the manga's exploration of the clash between emotional desire and pragmatic reality.
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- summary_verification: unverified

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
This chapter shifts the narrative focus to the immediate, frustrating aftermath of Jiyoon and Gaeul's breakup, souring the mutual sympathy established previously.

### Spoiler summary
This chapter shifts the narrative focus to the immediate, frustrating aftermath of Jiyoon and Gaeul's breakup, souring the mutual sympathy established previously. The events, as inferred from reader reactions, depict Jiyoon making a significant effort to meet with her ex-boyfriend, only for him to repeatedly and inconsiderately cancel at the last minute. This has provoked a strong negative response from the audience, who now overwhelmingly condemn Gaeul as a "jerk" and an "asshole" for his flaky behavior. While the prior chapter explained the separation as a tragic result of incompatible life goals, Gaeul's current unreliability undermines any lingering goodwill, reinforcing the idea that he is "bad news." Readers express immense sympathy for Jiyoon, relating to her pain and frustration. The situation has also fueled widespread speculation that Gaeul is cheating, a development some readers actively hope for, believing it would grant Jiyoon the clarity to finally move on. This conflict highlights Jiyoon's lingering attachment and deepens the manga's exploration of the clash between emotional desire and pragmatic reality.

## Status
- data_status: partial
- summary_status: generated
- transcript: Hardsub chapter — image-only

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Back to Work #12](/series/back-to-work-8850bc/chapter-12)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/back-to-work-8850bc

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