# WebtoonLib — The Origin of Species #78

## Series
- title: The Origin of Species
- slug: the-origin-of-species-d4bb2a

## Chapter
- number: 78
- release_date: 2025-03-13

### Summary
The narrative continues its deep dive into domesticity, centering on a pivotal moment in Seo Seunghyun and Lee Youngjin's relationship. The catalyst for this development is external pressure, as rumors begin to circulate that Seunghyun is a "sponsor" to Youngjin, a misconception fueled by Youngjin's continued use of the formal title "President Seo" despite their marriage. To address this, Youngjin finally adopts a term of endearment, calling Seunghyun "Darling." The effect is immediate and comical, causing the normally unflappable Alpha to become completely flustered, with readers describing him as having "cracked" or "broken" from the affectionate shock. This interaction was met with overwhelming amusement by the audience, with a significant portion of commenters humorously admitting they anticipated the pet name would be "Daddy." While this tender milestone reinforces the couple's celebrated evolution into a healthy, loving partnership, it also highlights the ongoing reader debate. The event, occurring three months post-wedding, subtly underscores critiques of plot stagnation, and the fervent, repeated demands to "see the baby" confirm that audience focus remains fixed on the pregnancy's conclusion, balancing the current chapter's romantic satisfaction with an undercurrent of impatience for major narrative progression.
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- summary_verification: unverified

### Key events
- Youngjin calls Seunghyun 'Darling' to dispel sponsorship rumors, causing Seunghyun to lose his composure.

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
The narrative continues its deep dive into domesticity, centering on a pivotal moment in Seo Seunghyun and Lee Youngjin's relationship.

### Spoiler summary
The narrative continues its deep dive into domesticity, centering on a pivotal moment in Seo Seunghyun and Lee Youngjin's relationship. The catalyst for this development is external pressure, as rumors begin to circulate that Seunghyun is a "sponsor" to Youngjin, a misconception fueled by Youngjin's continued use of the formal title "President Seo" despite their marriage. To address this, Youngjin finally adopts a term of endearment, calling Seunghyun "Darling." The effect is immediate and comical, causing the normally unflappable Alpha to become completely flustered, with readers describing him as having "cracked" or "broken" from the affectionate shock. This interaction was met with overwhelming amusement by the audience, with a significant portion of commenters humorously admitting they anticipated the pet name would be "Daddy." While this tender milestone reinforces the couple's celebrated evolution into a healthy, loving partnership, it also highlights the ongoing reader debate. The event, occurring three months post-wedding, subtly underscores critiques of plot stagnation, and the fervent, repeated demands to "see the baby" confirm that audience focus remains fixed on the pregnancy's conclusion, balancing the current chapter's romantic satisfaction with an undercurrent of impatience for major narrative progression.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — The Origin of Species #78](/series/the-origin-of-species-d4bb2a/chapter-78)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/the-origin-of-species-d4bb2a

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