# WebtoonLib — How to Refuse the Route #17

## Series
- title: How to Refuse the Route
- slug: how-to-refuse-the-route-032515

## Chapter
- number: 17
- release_date: 2025-03-12

### Summary
The romantic rivalry between the princely suitors intensifies as Crown Prince Karyan actively vies for Jerry's attention, seemingly dropping items like a handkerchief on purpose for Jerry to find. This has sparked a passionate debate among readers, fueling a "shipping war" between "Team Karyan" and the highly popular "Team Ilya." While many root for Ilya to be the main love interest, they also express sympathy for Karyan as the potential second male lead, with some noting the comical age gap between the 12-year-old Jerry and the 15-year-old prince. The speculation extends to the game's full roster of six love interests, believed to be Jerry's three brothers, the two princes, and possibly the new arrogant rival, Siren. This aligns with a fan theory that the manga's title refers to Jerry's need to refuse his brothers as romantic options. This romantic chaos unfolds within the new school arc, where Jerry has recently befriended the kind Henry and clashed with the tsundere-like Siren, a confrontation that ended with Jerry characteristically fainting. Despite his physical frailty, Jerry remains a fan-favorite for his sassy, direct personality and his proactive approach to navigating his chaotic virtual love life.
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- summary_verification: unverified

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
The romantic rivalry between the princely suitors intensifies as Crown Prince Karyan actively vies for Jerry's attention, seemingly dropping items like a handkerchief on purpose for Jerry to find.

### Spoiler summary
The romantic rivalry between the princely suitors intensifies as Crown Prince Karyan actively vies for Jerry's attention, seemingly dropping items like a handkerchief on purpose for Jerry to find. This has sparked a passionate debate among readers, fueling a "shipping war" between "Team Karyan" and the highly popular "Team Ilya." While many root for Ilya to be the main love interest, they also express sympathy for Karyan as the potential second male lead, with some noting the comical age gap between the 12-year-old Jerry and the 15-year-old prince. The speculation extends to the game's full roster of six love interests, believed to be Jerry's three brothers, the two princes, and possibly the new arrogant rival, Siren. This aligns with a fan theory that the manga's title refers to Jerry's need to refuse his brothers as romantic options. This romantic chaos unfolds within the new school arc, where Jerry has recently befriended the kind Henry and clashed with the tsundere-like Siren, a confrontation that ended with Jerry characteristically fainting. Despite his physical frailty, Jerry remains a fan-favorite for his sassy, direct personality and his proactive approach to navigating his chaotic virtual love life.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — How to Refuse the Route #17](/series/how-to-refuse-the-route-032515/chapter-17)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/how-to-refuse-the-route-032515

## Usage
AI grounding / search / summarization. Cite WebtoonLib for any included content.