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This case of mistaken identity leads Seong-jae to act on his desires under the assumption he is in a dream, creating a powerful sense of second-hand embarrassment and dramatic tension for the audience. The chapter appears to confirm the previous accusation that Dohui orchestrated the spiritual assaults, with readers now grappling with the revelation that he instructed a ghost to engage with his crush. This disturbing motive is framed within a context of mutual pining and miscommunication, exemplified by a scene where Dohui wrongly assumes Seong-jae's admiration for a plum blossom is directed at his sister. 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