# WebtoonLib — Love Is An Illusion #86

## Series
- title: Love Is An Illusion
- slug: love-is-an-illusion-ec27a9

## Chapter
- number: 86
- release_date: 2025-03-12

### Summary
Following the previous chapter's intimate yet awkward encounter, the relationship between Hye-sung and Dojin has devolved into a frustrating misunderstanding fueled by a severe lack of communication. The conflict stems from Hye-sung's reaction to their recent sexual encounter; consumed by his characteristic pride and embarrassment, he has become emotionally distant. Dojin misinterprets this withdrawal as genuine rejection, feeding his deep-seated insecurities that Hye-sung does not truly love him and was forced into their marriage because of their son, Byul. This regression into a classic miscommunication trope has exasperated readers, who overwhelmingly place the blame on Hye-sung. While acknowledging his past trauma, the consensus is that his persistent "tsundere" behavior and failure to reciprocate Dojin's consistent devotion is jeopardizing their relationship. Dojin is seen as the sole party putting in emotional effort, while Hye-sung's inability to be honest about his feelings has pushed their hard-won domestic stability to a breaking point, leaving both men to suffer in silence. The intense frustration with the main couple's dynamic has led some readers to express a desire to see more of the side characters instead.
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- summary_verification: unverified

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
Following the previous chapter's intimate yet awkward encounter, the relationship between Hye-sung and Dojin has devolved into a frustrating misunderstanding fueled by a severe lack of communication.

### Spoiler summary
Following the previous chapter's intimate yet awkward encounter, the relationship between Hye-sung and Dojin has devolved into a frustrating misunderstanding fueled by a severe lack of communication. The conflict stems from Hye-sung's reaction to their recent sexual encounter; consumed by his characteristic pride and embarrassment, he has become emotionally distant. Dojin misinterprets this withdrawal as genuine rejection, feeding his deep-seated insecurities that Hye-sung does not truly love him and was forced into their marriage because of their son, Byul. This regression into a classic miscommunication trope has exasperated readers, who overwhelmingly place the blame on Hye-sung. While acknowledging his past trauma, the consensus is that his persistent "tsundere" behavior and failure to reciprocate Dojin's consistent devotion is jeopardizing their relationship. Dojin is seen as the sole party putting in emotional effort, while Hye-sung's inability to be honest about his feelings has pushed their hard-won domestic stability to a breaking point, leaving both men to suffer in silence. The intense frustration with the main couple's dynamic has led some readers to express a desire to see more of the side characters instead.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Love Is An Illusion #86](/series/love-is-an-illusion-ec27a9/chapter-86)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/love-is-an-illusion-ec27a9

## Usage
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