# WebtoonLib — Long After the Ending #17

## Series
- title: Long After the Ending
- slug: long-after-the-ending-9b62de

## Chapter
- number: 17
- release_date: 2025-03-08

### Summary
Reader reception this chapter overwhelmingly celebrates Hugh Godwin's continued development into an "adorable" and "cute" romantic lead. Previously established as a "green flag" confronting his own insecurities, Hugh's actions now showcase a burgeoning, almost childlike affection for Elena. A key scene, perceived as both hilarious and endearing, involves a display of jealousy where Hugh snatches a book Elena signed for a subordinate named Marty, leading readers to declare that he "fell for her first." This interaction highlights a comedic dynamic with his knights, Marty and Bobby, whom readers affectionately refer to as his "sons" and from whom he awkwardly seeks romantic advice. While Elena remains seemingly unaware of the extent of his feelings, Hugh's transformation from a knight "burned by love" to someone openly vying for her attention is the central focus. This portrayal has solidified his status as a beloved male lead, with fans finding it incomprehensible that the original heroine, Astel, could have rejected such a character.
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- summary_verification: unverified

## Spoiler
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### Safe teaser
Reader reception this chapter overwhelmingly celebrates Hugh Godwin's continued development into an "adorable" and "cute" romantic lead.

### Spoiler summary
Reader reception this chapter overwhelmingly celebrates Hugh Godwin's continued development into an "adorable" and "cute" romantic lead. Previously established as a "green flag" confronting his own insecurities, Hugh's actions now showcase a burgeoning, almost childlike affection for Elena. A key scene, perceived as both hilarious and endearing, involves a display of jealousy where Hugh snatches a book Elena signed for a subordinate named Marty, leading readers to declare that he "fell for her first." This interaction highlights a comedic dynamic with his knights, Marty and Bobby, whom readers affectionately refer to as his "sons" and from whom he awkwardly seeks romantic advice. While Elena remains seemingly unaware of the extent of his feelings, Hugh's transformation from a knight "burned by love" to someone openly vying for her attention is the central focus. This portrayal has solidified his status as a beloved male lead, with fans finding it incomprehensible that the original heroine, Astel, could have rejected such a character.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Long After the Ending #17](/series/long-after-the-ending-9b62de/chapter-17)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/long-after-the-ending-9b62de

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