# WebtoonLib — How to Refuse the Route #65

## Series
- title: How to Refuse the Route
- slug: how-to-refuse-the-route-032515

## Chapter
- number: 65
- release_date: 2025-03-12

### Summary
The love potion arc reaches its emotional climax as Jerry, previously a narcissist under the potion's influence, finally accepts and acknowledges his romantic feelings for Ilya. This long-awaited breakthrough, celebrated by readers as the end of 65 chapters of denial, is spurred by Ilya's sly, vow-like declaration that Jerry can no longer live without him. The chapter's central moment is an intimate, indirect kiss, with Ilya's hand placed between their lips, which has generated significant excitement and anticipation for a genuine kiss. The arc's signature absurdity continues as Jerry is also tasked with swallowing an enormous gem, a comically difficult feat. Overall, the chapter marks a pivotal shift from paranoia to mutual affection, delivering a powerful romantic payoff that has readers celebrating the couple's progress. While the main duo remains oblivious to their surroundings, some readers express sympathy for the sidelined Karyan and note with bittersweetness that the series is concluding in the next chapter.
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### Key events
- Jerry finally acknowledges his romantic feelings for Ilya, culminating in an indirect kiss and a vow.

## Spoiler
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### Safe teaser
The love potion arc reaches its emotional climax as Jerry, previously a narcissist under the potion's influence, finally accepts and acknowledges his romantic feelings for Ilya.

### Spoiler summary
The love potion arc reaches its emotional climax as Jerry, previously a narcissist under the potion's influence, finally accepts and acknowledges his romantic feelings for Ilya. This long-awaited breakthrough, celebrated by readers as the end of 65 chapters of denial, is spurred by Ilya's sly, vow-like declaration that Jerry can no longer live without him. The chapter's central moment is an intimate, indirect kiss, with Ilya's hand placed between their lips, which has generated significant excitement and anticipation for a genuine kiss. The arc's signature absurdity continues as Jerry is also tasked with swallowing an enormous gem, a comically difficult feat. Overall, the chapter marks a pivotal shift from paranoia to mutual affection, delivering a powerful romantic payoff that has readers celebrating the couple's progress. While the main duo remains oblivious to their surroundings, some readers express sympathy for the sidelined Karyan and note with bittersweetness that the series is concluding in the next chapter.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — How to Refuse the Route #65](/series/how-to-refuse-the-route-032515/chapter-65)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/how-to-refuse-the-route-032515

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