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💙 English:

Sooo, fashionably late but finally here: the new (short but sweet :3) comic update!

Some of you might’ve seen it already on Webtoon or Tapas — I announced a one-week upload hiatus there because I was suddenly just… completely worn out :,) I had to hit the brakes. Aside from black & blue, I’ve got a bunch of other tasks and projects that piled up over the past weeks, and the guilt kept getting worse. 😩 So I decided: one week without comic uploads. Rest a little, catch up on things… and honestly, it’s doing me good! 🖤💙

This update is also shorter than usual because the pages are STILL insanely time-consuming. Rain, lighting, night scenes… they’re driving me a little crazy. xDDD But I just love the way everything looks right now. Not only the night vibes — but also what’s happening stylistically. Maybe it’s just an illusion, but I feel like I’ve got control again. I’m making progress, and it comes at the perfect time, since the plot is finally moving forward in such satisfying ways.

In this scene, Derek is stuck in a dilemma. Gogo very clearly used the word “LIES.” Which indirectly means: even if Davido did talk about the abuse, Gogo doesn’t want to talk about it. Otherwise, he would’ve phrased it differently.

Now Derek could push Gogo to open up. And that would be good for him, because then he wouldn’t have to keep pretending he doesn’t already know everything. :,D But… is that really the right move? Is the middle of the night — just casually in passing — really the moment to have that kind of talk?

In any case: for now, what matters most is that Gogo gets some much-needed love and comfort from Derek. 🖤

I’ll get the next pages done as soon as possible! I don’t want to let this week go to waste and then fall right back into stress mode again next week.

Let me know what you think in the comments — I’d love to hear from you! :3

Love you all!Your MAUS!

Link to the ENGLISH version:

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/gp0fx0lj5oy2tepqwhdhm/ANGSBjFq29jtG5VAwXDSvYA?rlkey=n1cjld46fkjtori4lzxtucf3r&st=9rij7f6l&dl=0

Some making-of stuff for y'all 😊

🖤 Deutsch:

So, spät aber doch kommt nun ENDLICH das kurze (aber süße :3) Comic-Update!

Manche haben’s vielleicht auf Webtoon oder Tapas mitbekommen: Ich hab nen einwöchigen Upload-Hiatus auf den Comic-Plattformen eingelegt, weil ich plötzlich einfach… richtig kaputt war :,) Da musste ich die Notbremse ziehen. Ich hab neben black & blue ja auch noch einige andere Sachen zu tun, und viel ist nun ’ne ganze Weile liegen geblieben – das schlechte Gewissen wurde immer schlimmer. 😩 Da dachte ich mir: Eine Woche mal keinen Comic-Upload. Ein bisschen ausruhen, Tasks aufholen… das wird mir gut tun. Und das tut es auch! 🖤💙

Das Update ist diesmal unter anderem auch kürzer geworden, weil die Seiten… IMMER NOCH so irre aufwändig sind. Regen und Licht und Nacht machen mich ein bisschen fertig, ey. xDDD Aber ich mag die Optik grad SO GERN. Also, nicht nur die Nachtoptik, sondern auch was stilistisch so passiert. Vielleicht ist es nur eine Illusion, aber ich hab das Gefühl, wieder richtig Kontrolle zu haben und Fortschritte zu machen – und es kommt einfach zum perfekten Zeitpunkt, weil der Plot sich gerade so schön weiterentwickelt.

Derek ist hier in einem Dilemma. Gogo hat eindeutig das Wort „LÜGEN“ benutzt. Was ja indirekt bedeutet: Selbst wenn Davido was vom Missbrauch erzählt hat, möchte ich nicht darüber sprechen. Sonst hätte er es anders formuliert.

Derek könnte Gogo nun in die Richtung drängen/führen, dass er sich DOCH öffnet und über das spricht, was ihm passiert ist. Das wäre auch für Derek gut. Dann wäre es raus, und er müsste nicht länger verbergen, dass er schon über alles Bescheid weiß. :,D Aber… ob das gut ist? Sowas mitten in der Nacht, zwischen Tür und Angel zu besprechen?

Jedenfalls bekommt Gogo jetzt erst mal ein bisschen LIEBE und Zuwendung von Derek. Und das ist ja das Wichtigste!

Die nächsten Seiten kommen so schnell wie möglich! Ich will die Woche ja auch nicht komplett verschwenden und nur rumhängen und dann wieder im Stress sein – Woche für Woche.

Schreibt mir gerne einen Kommentar! Das würde mich sehr freuen! :3

Hab euch lieb!Eure MAUS!

Link zur DEUTSCHEN Version:

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/hwr0lcjddwyd6pwjgzhtu/AGP0uuz34r7bLtOy_mLT2tY?rlkey=nh7rcfgndlgvzwfmuq3b698lw&st=w8d2488p&dl=0

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theStarfly

Holy fuck, that panel with all the hands all over Gogo while he calls himself disgusting is gorgeous. And so meaningful!

CrowCall

Oh my god he almost said it. And the hug!!!

Luna Lena

💕 Derek trying so hard not to pressure Gogo into anything regarding his past OR into anything regarding what’s happening with them is just 🥰🥰 and you’re totally right that it’s not the right time to talk, and Gogo clearly isn’t ready… but the tension 😭 Gogo’s gonna be so hurt about the dishonesty eventually and I’m already bracing myself (Also YAY for rest!!)

Rainbro

My poor baby 😭

Sarah

Some very powerful panels today. Also, I have to get up at 1am for a four-hour night patrol (turtle nesting! 🐢 ✌️) but I'm pushing of my bedtime for this last lol

Jade

Their height difference is so sweet also gogo my babbyy be strong I love u 😭😭🫶🫶🫶

IAmALeaf

When Gogo said Lies and said he thought maybe Derek wasn't Sure About Him Anymore my heart literally broke and I will be sending you the medical bill omg

nat the neat

Of course Gogo doesn't understand that impulse to chase Davido and kill him. He's been running away from him for so long

Nerdycorn

oh nooooo armer Derek, armer Gogo D: D: D: Ich will doch nur, dass es den beiden gut geht und sie über Dinge reden können und füreinander da sein können aaaaa :'D

Kageshini

Gogo 😭😭😭 Everything is so pretty in this update! The layout, the colours, Gogos face. So nice to look at 💖💖

Elfichan

The hug at the end is so cute.

Reki

Ahhh 😭😭 my boys I love them sm. Just updated my status from voyeur to player! I'm so pumped for more, but always make sure to take time for yourself ! Much love <3

Peach Drifter

Gogo is suffering from PTSD regarding the abuse at such a young age, he can't possibly process what happened to him, and he is overcompensating by his lewd behaviour in the past . Derek has to find a way to short circuit this with love. If this comes from Derek and the others GoGo will be able to finally scratch that itch and let it all out. The sooner Davidof is out of this equation the better, but he needs to bow before GoGo before he departs

Mark White

I love the whole story. The awkward hug was so real. Bumped up to player too. You are my favorite artist on here.

artsy_amusing

Was that almost an, "I love you," confession slip from Derek?!? 🧐☺️ I think so... Man, I feel Gogo's pain and insecurities here. As an abuse victim, he probably already feels like "damaged goods" and Derek's knee-jerk reaction likely caused those feelings to bubble up to the surface for Gogo. Of course that wasn't Derek's intention...he literally was in "kill Davido" mode and just reacted that way. Not to mention, he's also feeling the pangs of guilt from looking into Gogo's past and seeing his deep, dark secret, and didn't tell him about it. I think thr best approach here for Derek would be to communicate to Gogo honestly about what he saw, while first reassuring him that it absolutely does not change the way he sees him. Before it fosters, he should perhaps talk about this with Gogo. Who knows, it could also end up turning into an unexpected outlet for Gogo and a start to actually healing from his trauma if he has someone he trusts to confide in, without judgment.

ShadesofStyx

Ahhh I wish Derek didn't have to keep that lie but they can't really be having this conversation in the middle of a street even if it's nighttime. I wish we could all give gogo a group hug 🫂

Mx_Ups

Omg maus, the grabbing hands? Incredible