# WebtoonLib — Moonlight Garden #38

## Series
- title: Moonlight Garden
- slug: moonlight-garden-42d6b2

## Chapter
- number: 38
- release_date: 2025-03-06

### Summary
The narrative escalates dramatically as the horse, previously sabotaged by Lady Hyewon, becomes a direct threat to Dohwa. In a decisive act of protection, Yoosun kills the animal, a lethal move that solidifies her role as Dohwa's guardian. This intense rescue culminates in a pivotal romantic milestone as Yoosun and Dohwa share a first kiss, a development that thrills fans of their pairing while disappointing those who favored a relationship between Dohwa and Hyewon. The event also sparks debate among readers regarding its implications for Dohwa, who has not yet "bloomed," raising questions about her readiness and "underage" status within the story's lore. This chapter firmly advances the romantic subplot between Yoosun and Dohwa, fueled by a moment of violent protection followed by tender intimacy.
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- summary_verification: unverified

### Key events
- Dohwa and Yoosun share their first kiss following the horse incident, solidifying their romantic connection.
- Yoosun kills a sabotaged horse to protect Dohwa, demonstrating her lethal devotion.

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
The narrative escalates dramatically as the horse, previously sabotaged by Lady Hyewon, becomes a direct threat to Dohwa.

### Spoiler summary
The narrative escalates dramatically as the horse, previously sabotaged by Lady Hyewon, becomes a direct threat to Dohwa. In a decisive act of protection, Yoosun kills the animal, a lethal move that solidifies her role as Dohwa's guardian. This intense rescue culminates in a pivotal romantic milestone as Yoosun and Dohwa share a first kiss, a development that thrills fans of their pairing while disappointing those who favored a relationship between Dohwa and Hyewon. The event also sparks debate among readers regarding its implications for Dohwa, who has not yet "bloomed," raising questions about her readiness and "underage" status within the story's lore. This chapter firmly advances the romantic subplot between Yoosun and Dohwa, fueled by a moment of violent protection followed by tender intimacy.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Moonlight Garden #38](/series/moonlight-garden-42d6b2/chapter-38)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/moonlight-garden-42d6b2

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