# WebtoonLib — Traces of the Sun #37

## Series
- title: Traces of the Sun
- slug: traces-of-the-sun-5f13c2

## Chapter
- number: 37
- chapter_key: 37
- release_date: 2025-03-05

### Summary
The season concludes with a shocking and abrupt escalation in the central relationship, as Hyeon initiates a sexual encounter with Yiseon. This development moves far beyond the previously established physical contact—justified as a "shadow marking" skill—and throws Hyeon's ambiguous motives into sharp relief. Reader response is intensely divided, with many shocked by the sudden leap from a slow-burn dynamic to explicit intimacy. The central debate intensifies: is this a desperate, clumsy attempt by the emotionally stunted Hyeon to address Yiseon's persistent trauma, or is it the ultimate act of manipulation to keep his "asset" functional? Critics argue the scene borders on dubious consent, given the established power imbalance and Yiseon's deep-seated psychological distress, asserting that sex is an inappropriate and harmful solution for his survivor's guilt. Speculation is further fueled by observations that Hyeon's powers appear active during the encounter, suggesting a tactical motivation may still be at play. This controversial act serves as a season-ending cliffhanger, solidifying their toxic, codependent bond and leaving the true nature of Hyeon's feelings—whether genuine affection or calculated control—as the story's core unresolved conflict.
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- summary_verification: unverified

### Key events
- Sa Hyeon and Yi-seon engage in their first sexual encounter, marking a shift in their power dynamic.

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
The season concludes with a shocking and abrupt escalation in the central relationship, as Hyeon initiates a sexual encounter with Yiseon.

### Spoiler summary
The season concludes with a shocking and abrupt escalation in the central relationship, as Hyeon initiates a sexual encounter with Yiseon. This development moves far beyond the previously established physical contact—justified as a "shadow marking" skill—and throws Hyeon's ambiguous motives into sharp relief. Reader response is intensely divided, with many shocked by the sudden leap from a slow-burn dynamic to explicit intimacy. The central debate intensifies: is this a desperate, clumsy attempt by the emotionally stunted Hyeon to address Yiseon's persistent trauma, or is it the ultimate act of manipulation to keep his "asset" functional? Critics argue the scene borders on dubious consent, given the established power imbalance and Yiseon's deep-seated psychological distress, asserting that sex is an inappropriate and harmful solution for his survivor's guilt. Speculation is further fueled by observations that Hyeon's powers appear active during the encounter, suggesting a tactical motivation may still be at play. This controversial act serves as a season-ending cliffhanger, solidifying their toxic, codependent bond and leaving the true nature of Hyeon's feelings—whether genuine affection or calculated control—as the story's core unresolved conflict.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Traces of the Sun #37](/series/traces-of-the-sun-5f13c2/chapter-37)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/traces-of-the-sun-5f13c2

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