# WebtoonLib — Side Characters Deserve Love Too #36

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

## Chapter
- number: 36
- release_date: 2025-03-12

### Summary
The chapter ignites a fierce debate as Kyle, responding to Geumja's mental summons, immediately turns on her, suspecting she is responsible for poisoning Teo. His paranoia culminates in him physically injuring her hand and imprisoning her, an act that has deeply divided the readership. Many fans are furious with Kyle, labeling him an "idiot" for failing to see the logical flaw in suspecting the very person who called him back to save his brother. However, an equally vocal group defends his actions as a rational reaction from his perspective, citing Geumja's mysterious origins, unexplained powers, and consistent refusal to divulge the source of her knowledge as justifiable grounds for suspicion. This confrontation serves as a catalyst for Geumja's character development; she is praised for finally standing up to Kyle and calling out his behavior, though some critics still fault her for her overall incompetence and sexually harassing internal monologue. The narrative also introduces a perplexing new element, described by readers as a "phone" or a "VZZZT" sound, hinting at a divine or fourth-wall-breaking intervention. The conflict has significantly strained the central romance, with many readers now preferring Sir Benji, while the fandom's overriding anxiety remains fixed on Teo's survival.
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### Key events
- Kyle imprisons Geumja, suspecting her of poisoning Teo due to her unexplained knowledge.

## Spoiler
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### Safe teaser
The chapter ignites a fierce debate as Kyle, responding to Geumja's mental summons, immediately turns on her, suspecting she is responsible for poisoning Teo.

### Spoiler summary
The chapter ignites a fierce debate as Kyle, responding to Geumja's mental summons, immediately turns on her, suspecting she is responsible for poisoning Teo. His paranoia culminates in him physically injuring her hand and imprisoning her, an act that has deeply divided the readership. Many fans are furious with Kyle, labeling him an "idiot" for failing to see the logical flaw in suspecting the very person who called him back to save his brother. However, an equally vocal group defends his actions as a rational reaction from his perspective, citing Geumja's mysterious origins, unexplained powers, and consistent refusal to divulge the source of her knowledge as justifiable grounds for suspicion. This confrontation serves as a catalyst for Geumja's character development; she is praised for finally standing up to Kyle and calling out his behavior, though some critics still fault her for her overall incompetence and sexually harassing internal monologue. The narrative also introduces a perplexing new element, described by readers as a "phone" or a "VZZZT" sound, hinting at a divine or fourth-wall-breaking intervention. The conflict has significantly strained the central romance, with many readers now preferring Sir Benji, while the fandom's overriding anxiety remains fixed on Teo's survival.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Side Characters Deserve Love Too #36](/series/side-characters-deserve-love-too-d020da/chapter-36)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/side-characters-deserve-love-too-d020da

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