# WebtoonLib — The Degrees Between Us #36

## Series
- title: The Degrees Between Us
- slug: the-degrees-between-us-6495fb

## Chapter
- number: 36
- release_date: 2025-05-08

### Summary
Shifting abruptly from the saccharine sweetness of the previous chapter, the narrative introduces a significant new conflict as Dojin meets Yeonwoo's parents for the first time. The meeting is dominated by Yeonwoo's father, who is portrayed as an overbearing and old-fashioned figure. He immediately puts Dojin on the defensive by pressuring him about his future, particularly his decision not to attend college, causing the visibly uncomfortable Dojin considerable distress. The father's disapproval extends to his own son, as he criticizes Yeonwoo for not studying enough despite an already grueling academic schedule, reinforcing the source of Yeonwoo's initial ennui. In stark contrast, Yeonwoo's mother is depicted as a much gentler and kinder presence. This tense family dynamic, where the father dismissively refers to Dojin as just a "friend," serves as the first major external obstacle to the couple's relationship. The confrontation also fuels reader speculation that Dojin, whose family situation is further clarified, may pursue a non-traditional career path in jewelry or metalworking, adding a new layer of significance to the recently revealed ring.
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### Key events
- Dojin meets Yeonwoo's parents; the father expresses blatant disapproval of Dojin.

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
Shifting abruptly from the saccharine sweetness of the previous chapter, the narrative introduces a significant new conflict as Dojin meets Yeonwoo's parents for the first time.

### Spoiler summary
Shifting abruptly from the saccharine sweetness of the previous chapter, the narrative introduces a significant new conflict as Dojin meets Yeonwoo's parents for the first time. The meeting is dominated by Yeonwoo's father, who is portrayed as an overbearing and old-fashioned figure. He immediately puts Dojin on the defensive by pressuring him about his future, particularly his decision not to attend college, causing the visibly uncomfortable Dojin considerable distress. The father's disapproval extends to his own son, as he criticizes Yeonwoo for not studying enough despite an already grueling academic schedule, reinforcing the source of Yeonwoo's initial ennui. In stark contrast, Yeonwoo's mother is depicted as a much gentler and kinder presence. This tense family dynamic, where the father dismissively refers to Dojin as just a "friend," serves as the first major external obstacle to the couple's relationship. The confrontation also fuels reader speculation that Dojin, whose family situation is further clarified, may pursue a non-traditional career path in jewelry or metalworking, adding a new layer of significance to the recently revealed ring.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — The Degrees Between Us #36](/series/the-degrees-between-us-6495fb/chapter-36)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/the-degrees-between-us-6495fb

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