# WebtoonLib — Side Characters Deserve Love Too #48

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

## Chapter
- number: 48
- release_date: 2025-03-12

### Summary
The aftermath of the jousting tournament has left readers reeling, primarily due to the narrative's assertion that Sir Benji's severe impalement is "not as bad as they thought." This claim is met with widespread disbelief and accusations of "plot armor," as fans question the in-world logic of surviving such a grievous wound in an era without modern medicine. The focus shifts to a new, tense misunderstanding, as the novel's original protagonist, Isak, now suspects Joe (Geumja) of orchestrating the attack. This suspicion stems from Joe's warning for Isak to concede just before the incident, a well-intentioned act that has ironically made them appear guilty. This development compounds existing reader frustration with the protagonist's perceived ineffectiveness. Meanwhile, criticism continues to mount against Kyle for his inaction during the crisis, with many fans feeling Isak has taken on a more heroic role. Animosity is also directed at the original female lead, Deloah, who is widely condemned as a manipulative figure using the naive Isak for her political ambitions. The chapter deepens the manga's shift into a high-stakes thriller, defined by audience frustration with character logic, plot holes, and a central mystery that now implicates the protagonist.
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## Spoiler
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### Safe teaser
The aftermath of the jousting tournament has left readers reeling, primarily due to the narrative's assertion that Sir Benji's severe impalement is "not as bad as they thought." This claim is met with widespread disbelief and accusations of "plot armor," as fans question the…

### Spoiler summary
The aftermath of the jousting tournament has left readers reeling, primarily due to the narrative's assertion that Sir Benji's severe impalement is "not as bad as they thought." This claim is met with widespread disbelief and accusations of "plot armor," as fans question the in-world logic of surviving such a grievous wound in an era without modern medicine. The focus shifts to a new, tense misunderstanding, as the novel's original protagonist, Isak, now suspects Joe (Geumja) of orchestrating the attack. This suspicion stems from Joe's warning for Isak to concede just before the incident, a well-intentioned act that has ironically made them appear guilty. This development compounds existing reader frustration with the protagonist's perceived ineffectiveness. Meanwhile, criticism continues to mount against Kyle for his inaction during the crisis, with many fans feeling Isak has taken on a more heroic role. Animosity is also directed at the original female lead, Deloah, who is widely condemned as a manipulative figure using the naive Isak for her political ambitions. The chapter deepens the manga's shift into a high-stakes thriller, defined by audience frustration with character logic, plot holes, and a central mystery that now implicates the protagonist.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Side Characters Deserve Love Too #48](/series/side-characters-deserve-love-too-d020da/chapter-48)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/side-characters-deserve-love-too-d020da

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