brother, the side stories are literally at 17 right now and theyre not finished JUUN11XX
Honestly I think they just labeled it "side story" and called it a day. The end of the "main story" was so cut off and then they just suddenly said the continuation is a side when it should've been part of the main plot.
i might be wrong but i think its bc initially author intended to end it at ch 16 and since they already marked it as complete they couldnt just "open it up" again so they saw how ppl didnt like the ending and decided to make side stories
its not often you read a story where the other lead be so adamant on staying away for good or they dont easily let their feelings win. i just love the angst.
DAMNNNN JAY SURE GOT A WAY WITH WORDS HUUUUHHHH IMFK