This tonal shift in the art reflects the characters' growth. The "monster" that haunted the protagonist is no longer a physical beast tearing through the panels, but a quiet shadow in the background—a nod to the idea that mental health struggles don't disappear, they just become a smaller part of a larger life.
This confirms the fan theory that Hae-won didn't fall for Jae-hyuk randomly. She fell for him because he smells like Do-hyun’s cologne. The addiction isn't to Jae-hyuk; it's to the memory of the first high. love junkie latest scan