# WebtoonLib — Walk on Water #38

## Series
- title: Walk on Water
- slug: walk-on-water-983f48

## Chapter
- number: 38
- release_date: 2025-03-05

### Summary
This chapter introduces a significant new disruptive force in the form of a troubled blond character named Ryan (also referred to as Levi). He is depicted as a "messy" and irresponsible single father who appears disheveled and possibly intoxicated in the presence of his young child, Cecile, drawing widespread condemnation from readers. Ryan is immediately positioned as a new external threat to the fragile relationship between Ed and Glenn, with readers speculating he is romantically interested in Glenn and will drive a wedge between the couple. His presence appears to provoke Glenn’s jealousy and coincides with a notable regression in the protagonists' communication, as they revert to a familiar, damaging pattern of one character claiming to be "fine" when they are clearly distressed. Readers have largely reacted negatively, grouping Ryan with existing antagonists Chang and Lancer, although a minority expresses a conflicted fascination with his character, believing his arc adds a compelling weight and realism to the story's depiction of the adult film industry.
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- summary_verification: unverified

## Spoiler
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### Safe teaser
This chapter introduces a significant new disruptive force in the form of a troubled blond character named Ryan (also referred to as Levi).

### Spoiler summary
This chapter introduces a significant new disruptive force in the form of a troubled blond character named Ryan (also referred to as Levi). He is depicted as a "messy" and irresponsible single father who appears disheveled and possibly intoxicated in the presence of his young child, Cecile, drawing widespread condemnation from readers. Ryan is immediately positioned as a new external threat to the fragile relationship between Ed and Glenn, with readers speculating he is romantically interested in Glenn and will drive a wedge between the couple. His presence appears to provoke Glenn’s jealousy and coincides with a notable regression in the protagonists' communication, as they revert to a familiar, damaging pattern of one character claiming to be "fine" when they are clearly distressed. Readers have largely reacted negatively, grouping Ryan with existing antagonists Chang and Lancer, although a minority expresses a conflicted fascination with his character, believing his arc adds a compelling weight and realism to the story's depiction of the adult film industry.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Walk on Water #38](/series/walk-on-water-983f48/chapter-38)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/walk-on-water-983f48

## Usage
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