On the brighter side, we might actually get that apology arc soon (hopefully lol), and perhaps even see some changes regarding profs attitude. Prof definitely knows he fucked up since he looked guilty af in the last few panels. This recent chapter mainly drives the point of how unwilling the prof is to change by continuously committing acts that hurt Garam, which is realistic in the sense that we can't really expect someone to change so quickly, especially to change something that is so fundamental to his character, just bc of love. Despite Garam communicating clearly what he needs in the relationship, Heejae's unwillingness to accommodate that seems stem from understanding that Garam should be able to accept all of him, even the parts that cause Garam pain. Given Heejae's personality, he needs to be placed in a position of desperation first just to be able to realize that, so I do agree with the you that angst is likely to follow after ch 209.
https://x.com/bawlupt0p/status/2099888202979102915
Theres an update to the meme… we have to practice a little faith because maybe its not over after all shshshs

Mama am scared. All the new chp spoilers in the cmnts are scaring me angst arc coming soon I think