# WebtoonLib — Side Characters Deserve Love Too #97

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

## Chapter
- number: 97
- release_date: 2025-03-13

### Summary
The current chapter pivots from large-scale military action to an intimate, emotional moment between Geumja and Kyle. Amidst the war, a vulnerable Kyle opens up, possibly about his late mother and his reluctance to claim the throne, revealing a deep-seated fear of losing Geumja. True to her established character, Geumja’s internal reaction to his serious turmoil is a stream of unfiltered, borderline-perverted fangirl thoughts, a comedic contrast that readers find both relatable and iconic. This tender scene is repeatedly interrupted by Kyle's grandfather, Commander Snow, leading to humorous frustration from readers who feel he is "cockblocking" the couple's progress. However, Snow's interference is also perceived as part of a larger, supportive strategy to elevate Geumja's social status, potentially to enable her marriage to Kyle should he abdicate. The chapter reinforces that their relationship is a poorly kept secret within the camp, though the public perception may still be skewed by her "Joe" disguise. By juxtaposing the gravity of war with Geumja's unchangeably absurd priorities, the narrative delivers its signature blend of drama and comedy, ending on a cliffhanger.
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### Safe teaser
The current chapter pivots from large-scale military action to an intimate, emotional moment between Geumja and Kyle.

### Spoiler summary
The current chapter pivots from large-scale military action to an intimate, emotional moment between Geumja and Kyle. Amidst the war, a vulnerable Kyle opens up, possibly about his late mother and his reluctance to claim the throne, revealing a deep-seated fear of losing Geumja. True to her established character, Geumja’s internal reaction to his serious turmoil is a stream of unfiltered, borderline-perverted fangirl thoughts, a comedic contrast that readers find both relatable and iconic. This tender scene is repeatedly interrupted by Kyle's grandfather, Commander Snow, leading to humorous frustration from readers who feel he is "cockblocking" the couple's progress. However, Snow's interference is also perceived as part of a larger, supportive strategy to elevate Geumja's social status, potentially to enable her marriage to Kyle should he abdicate. The chapter reinforces that their relationship is a poorly kept secret within the camp, though the public perception may still be skewed by her "Joe" disguise. By juxtaposing the gravity of war with Geumja's unchangeably absurd priorities, the narrative delivers its signature blend of drama and comedy, ending on a cliffhanger.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Side Characters Deserve Love Too #97](/series/side-characters-deserve-love-too-d020da/chapter-97)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/side-characters-deserve-love-too-d020da

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