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The central points of contention are her perceived selfishness in stringing the Male Lead (ML), Schdermel, along for the sake of a \"good memory,\" and her blatant disregard for her daughter Aster's explicit wish for her to find happiness with her first love. The bittersweet kiss from the previous chapter is now widely interpreted as a cruel act that gave Schdermel false hope, solidifying a significant shift in reader empathy away from Lihen and towards the heartbroken ML. \\#\\#\\# Key Themes & Debates 1. \\*\\*The Injustice Towards the Male Lead:\\*\\* This is the most dominant theme. Readers are furious that Lihen, who initiated the relationship, is now backing away after Schdermel has developed genuine feelings and even made political arrangements for their future. Her actions are labeled as \"selfish,\" \"unfair,\" and \"cruel.\" The kiss is seen as the ultimate betrayal, a confirmation of feelings that she apparently intends to discard. 2. \\*\\*Disrespecting the Daughter's Sacrifice:\\*\\* Many readers are incensed that Lihen is ignoring what they see as her daughter's final, selfless wish. They repeatedly quote or paraphrase Aster's desire for her mother to be happy and live differently. Lihen's choice to pursue her old life is viewed not as love for her daughter, but as a selfish disrespect of her daughter's sacrifice. 3. \\*\\*The Logic of Rebirth vs. Emotion:\\*\\* A significant portion of the debate centers on the practical impossibility of recreating Aster. 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