# WebtoonLib — Happily Ever Afterwards #9

## Series
- title: Happily Ever Afterwards
- slug: happily-ever-afterwards-9f2227

## Chapter
- number: 9
- release_date: 2025-03-08

### Summary
The comedic dynamic of Peony de Garten attempting to win over Richt de Stern with desserts continues, with a notable focus on how he comically "inhales" her strawberry cake creations, a detail readers find hilarious. Despite his apparent enjoyment of the food, Richt's attitude remains cold and ungrateful, escalating to the point where he removes her firewood, leaving her to freeze. This act has shifted some reader perception back towards him being cruel, moving beyond the amusing "tsundere" label from the previous chapter. The current chapter highlights Peony's growing frustration, as she is seen clenching her fist, prompting widespread reader speculation and encouragement for her to punch him for his poor manners. While many readers sympathize with Peony, a counter-narrative criticizes her own behavior as obsessive and intrusive, pointing out that she ignored his rejections and invaded his home. This division underscores the ongoing debate about her character, even as the fan-favorite side character Andy continues to be a point of positive interest.
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## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
The comedic dynamic of Peony de Garten attempting to win over Richt de Stern with desserts continues, with a notable focus on how he comically "inhales" her strawberry cake creations, a detail readers find hilarious.

### Spoiler summary
The comedic dynamic of Peony de Garten attempting to win over Richt de Stern with desserts continues, with a notable focus on how he comically "inhales" her strawberry cake creations, a detail readers find hilarious. Despite his apparent enjoyment of the food, Richt's attitude remains cold and ungrateful, escalating to the point where he removes her firewood, leaving her to freeze. This act has shifted some reader perception back towards him being cruel, moving beyond the amusing "tsundere" label from the previous chapter. The current chapter highlights Peony's growing frustration, as she is seen clenching her fist, prompting widespread reader speculation and encouragement for her to punch him for his poor manners. While many readers sympathize with Peony, a counter-narrative criticizes her own behavior as obsessive and intrusive, pointing out that she ignored his rejections and invaded his home. This division underscores the ongoing debate about her character, even as the fan-favorite side character Andy continues to be a point of positive interest.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Happily Ever Afterwards #9](/series/happily-ever-afterwards-9f2227/chapter-9)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/happily-ever-afterwards-9f2227

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