# WebtoonLib — Back to Work #71

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

## Chapter
- number: 71
- release_date: 2025-03-12

### Summary
The conflict between Jiyoon and Siwoo resolves, but not without generating significant reader backlash against Jiyoon. The chapter’s central confrontation sees Jiyoon demand that Siwoo “treat me better” and stop putting all the responsibility for their relationship on her, a statement the audience has overwhelmingly condemned as audacious and hypocritical. Readers are infuriated by her failure to apologize for her previous irrational behavior, framing her as an immature protagonist projecting her insecurities onto her devoted partner. In contrast, Siwoo’s character is elevated through his mature handling of the situation, with his line, “I don't like to use sex as an emotional outlet,” being particularly praised for its depth. While a minority of fans appreciate the story’s realistic depiction of flawed adult communication, the dominant sentiment is that Siwoo is too good for Jiyoon. Despite the contentious resolution and Jiyoon’s perceived lack of accountability, the chapter culminates in a major relationship milestone as the couple exchanges their first “I love you.”
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- summary_verification: unverified

### Key events
- Siwoo apologizes despite being innocent to end the conflict, leading to a tense reconciliation and their first 'I love you'.

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
The conflict between Jiyoon and Siwoo resolves, but not without generating significant reader backlash against Jiyoon.

### Spoiler summary
The conflict between Jiyoon and Siwoo resolves, but not without generating significant reader backlash against Jiyoon. The chapter’s central confrontation sees Jiyoon demand that Siwoo “treat me better” and stop putting all the responsibility for their relationship on her, a statement the audience has overwhelmingly condemned as audacious and hypocritical. Readers are infuriated by her failure to apologize for her previous irrational behavior, framing her as an immature protagonist projecting her insecurities onto her devoted partner. In contrast, Siwoo’s character is elevated through his mature handling of the situation, with his line, “I don't like to use sex as an emotional outlet,” being particularly praised for its depth. While a minority of fans appreciate the story’s realistic depiction of flawed adult communication, the dominant sentiment is that Siwoo is too good for Jiyoon. Despite the contentious resolution and Jiyoon’s perceived lack of accountability, the chapter culminates in a major relationship milestone as the couple exchanges their first “I love you.”

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Back to Work #71](/series/back-to-work-8850bc/chapter-71)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/back-to-work-8850bc

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