# WebtoonLib — Side Characters Deserve Love Too #18

## Series
- title: Side Characters Deserve Love Too
- slug: side-characters-deserve-love-too-d020da

## Chapter
- number: 18
- release_date: 2025-03-12

### Summary
Following the pivotal star-gazing conversation, this chapter explores the direct aftermath of Joe's emotional support on Kyle. Her constant internal praise, which Kyle can hear, has given him a significant confidence boost, transforming him into a frequently blushing but comically narcissistic character who readers find both adorable and hilarious. This development is seen as the result of an "affection deprived" character finally receiving validation, with Joe's fangirl ramblings effectively "breaking" him. The dynamic is further complicated by the introduction of a love triangle with a character named Benji, whom readers immediately sympathize with as the destined second male lead. Another character, Pell, is also gaining popularity for his "capitalistic smile." A major point of continued reader discussion is the art style, specifically the anatomically impossible and "dorky" depiction of horses, which elicits both strong criticism and praise for its unique, humorous charm. Overall, the audience finds the chapter highly entertaining, generating numerous memes from Kyle's reactions and celebrating Joe's role as the relatable fan living out a fantasy.
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## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
Following the pivotal star-gazing conversation, this chapter explores the direct aftermath of Joe's emotional support on Kyle.

### Spoiler summary
Following the pivotal star-gazing conversation, this chapter explores the direct aftermath of Joe's emotional support on Kyle. Her constant internal praise, which Kyle can hear, has given him a significant confidence boost, transforming him into a frequently blushing but comically narcissistic character who readers find both adorable and hilarious. This development is seen as the result of an "affection deprived" character finally receiving validation, with Joe's fangirl ramblings effectively "breaking" him. The dynamic is further complicated by the introduction of a love triangle with a character named Benji, whom readers immediately sympathize with as the destined second male lead. Another character, Pell, is also gaining popularity for his "capitalistic smile." A major point of continued reader discussion is the art style, specifically the anatomically impossible and "dorky" depiction of horses, which elicits both strong criticism and praise for its unique, humorous charm. Overall, the audience finds the chapter highly entertaining, generating numerous memes from Kyle's reactions and celebrating Joe's role as the relatable fan living out a fantasy.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Side Characters Deserve Love Too #18](/series/side-characters-deserve-love-too-d020da/chapter-18)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/side-characters-deserve-love-too-d020da

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