# WebtoonLib — No Outtakes #21

## Series
- title: No Outtakes
- slug: no-outtakes-fdaac5

## Chapter
- number: 21
- release_date: 2025-03-12

### Summary
The central conflict for protagonists Jaerin and Ahn, who are trapped in the world of the historical drama "Hwaya," has escalated dramatically with the introduction of Gari. This new, charismatic, muscular, red-haired man has been enthusiastically received by readers, sparking immediate "second male lead syndrome" and positioning him as a serious romantic rival for the blond male lead, Ahn. The current chapter leans into this rivalry with significant fan service, as readers praise the attractiveness of both men and particularly enjoy the female lead's scenes with Gari. The romantic tension is further heightened by a key moment, possibly a kiss, which is witnessed by another character. While the love triangle intensifies, some reader confusion remains regarding Gari's identity and his potential connection to a brown-haired man seen in a previous chapter. Overall, the narrative is heavily focused on the escalating competition between the two male leads for the heroine's affection, with readers eagerly anticipating Ahn's jealous reaction to his new rival.
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- summary_verification: unverified

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
The central conflict for protagonists Jaerin and Ahn, who are trapped in the world of the historical drama "Hwaya," has escalated dramatically with the introduction of Gari.

### Spoiler summary
The central conflict for protagonists Jaerin and Ahn, who are trapped in the world of the historical drama "Hwaya," has escalated dramatically with the introduction of Gari. This new, charismatic, muscular, red-haired man has been enthusiastically received by readers, sparking immediate "second male lead syndrome" and positioning him as a serious romantic rival for the blond male lead, Ahn. The current chapter leans into this rivalry with significant fan service, as readers praise the attractiveness of both men and particularly enjoy the female lead's scenes with Gari. The romantic tension is further heightened by a key moment, possibly a kiss, which is witnessed by another character. While the love triangle intensifies, some reader confusion remains regarding Gari's identity and his potential connection to a brown-haired man seen in a previous chapter. Overall, the narrative is heavily focused on the escalating competition between the two male leads for the heroine's affection, with readers eagerly anticipating Ahn's jealous reaction to his new rival.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — No Outtakes #21](/series/no-outtakes-fdaac5/chapter-21)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/no-outtakes-fdaac5

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