# WebtoonLib — Our Paradise #22

## Series
- title: Our Paradise
- slug: our-paradise-a3621d

## Chapter
- number: 22
- release_date: 2025-03-05

### Summary
The central misunderstanding has reached a critical turning point as Jae-won, in a shockingly direct move, has confronted Mae-hwa. Instead of confessing his own feelings, Jae-won casually stated, "You like me," a blunt approach that has left readers stunned. This action is perceived not as a romantic confession but as a tactless and potentially mocking confrontation that is likely to backfire. Given Mae-hwa's "tsundere cat" disposition and his active efforts to create a "paradise" free from his unrequited love, this direct exposure is expected to make him feel attacked and cornered, prompting denial rather than the mutual confession readers have been hoping for. The dramatic irony is at its peak; while Mae-hwa has been stewing in jealousy over a non-existent rival, Jae-won's "smitten golden retriever" pursuit has culminated in a move that threatens to push Mae-hwa further away. This development validates the fan-favorite character Guk Dal's exasperation with the duo's poor communication, as Jae-won's straightforwardness is seen as the worst possible strategy. The slow-burn narrative has now exploded into a high-stakes moment, but Jae-won's flawed execution has created immense anxiety over Mae-hwa's reaction and the future of their relationship.
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### Key events
- Jae-won bluntly confronts Mae-hwa with 'You like me,' leading to a clumsy confession and their first kiss.

## Spoiler
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### Safe teaser
The central misunderstanding has reached a critical turning point as Jae-won, in a shockingly direct move, has confronted Mae-hwa.

### Spoiler summary
The central misunderstanding has reached a critical turning point as Jae-won, in a shockingly direct move, has confronted Mae-hwa. Instead of confessing his own feelings, Jae-won casually stated, "You like me," a blunt approach that has left readers stunned. This action is perceived not as a romantic confession but as a tactless and potentially mocking confrontation that is likely to backfire. Given Mae-hwa's "tsundere cat" disposition and his active efforts to create a "paradise" free from his unrequited love, this direct exposure is expected to make him feel attacked and cornered, prompting denial rather than the mutual confession readers have been hoping for. The dramatic irony is at its peak; while Mae-hwa has been stewing in jealousy over a non-existent rival, Jae-won's "smitten golden retriever" pursuit has culminated in a move that threatens to push Mae-hwa further away. This development validates the fan-favorite character Guk Dal's exasperation with the duo's poor communication, as Jae-won's straightforwardness is seen as the worst possible strategy. The slow-burn narrative has now exploded into a high-stakes moment, but Jae-won's flawed execution has created immense anxiety over Mae-hwa's reaction and the future of their relationship.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Our Paradise #22](/series/our-paradise-a3621d/chapter-22)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/our-paradise-a3621d

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