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EDIT: I forgot to add in Tora's clan-symbol tattoo so here's the updated version. That tattoo isn't present in the first panel because it's a scene from way back when he was still climbing the ranks.

EDIT: Sorry for the double post but I forgot to mention this really important tidbit! The tattoo designs I decided on are a koi and a peony that represent Yuwa and Ulaan!

I think I can share this now - the great tattoo reveal! I spent 4 hours on this tattoo smh.

Also I'm nervous about this ep. BTW I don't think I've mentioned this before but posting webcomics makes me extra nervous because unlike written works, where I can have draft 1, 2, 3 etc. before I feel ready to face the world, most of the time with Webtoon I have no choice but to post my first shitty draft for everyone and their grandma to see 😂

Uploading this on Webtoon in a bit. Next update will be on Sunday March 3rd.

Enjoy!

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Nlinz

OHMYGODOHMYGOD

Nlinz

This was so sweet, oh my god. My heart can’t handle this shit. Be still my stupid heart😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭Playing it with the song??? He is in love with her, I will fight anyone who says otherwise I WILL FIGHT TO MY GRAVE FOR POPPY AND TORA. HE FUCKING LOVES HER. HE SAID IT FELT LIKE THE MOST NATURAL THING IN THE WORLD. Oh god, oh god OH GOD. Someone hold me. I think I’m going to faint *falls over* *goes and gets the same flowers on his tattoo so it matches my koi fish* *falls in grave and dies* *resurrects for Secret Garden* And the tattoo symbolism!! Can’t kick Ulaan’s granddaddy ass now with a tattoo representing him☕️☕️

Nikkie paguigan

KYAAaaaaaaahhhhh! You’re so amazing! You’re art style is one of the most amzing thing I’ve seen! 💙😩✨

Joye

Oi oi oi, I feel you lily. I've been positing my comic for about 9 months now and I STILL get crazy anxiety each and every time I post >~< also I didn't know you wrote :D wow I can tell you put your foot designing that tattoo oooo!

Jessica Diez

Ohh i love them so much!!!!!!

Kritzia

Didn’t even read it yet but I know it’s going to be amazing! 🥳🔥

Emma Lou

Omg. I am so glad that for whatever reason I am awake at the unruly hour of 5am in the UK to have my eyes blessed by your beautiful work. I am not worthy Lily-sama! My heart skipped a beat probably at the moment Tora's did too.

Jacqueline Mak

You can post anything you want Lily and Ill take it. Btw OMFG the skilllllssssss, how are you upping your game so damn fast all the time?! Its been what, like only a year since MPL came out on Webtoons. Xxx

Eris Ivy Fallen

I'm crying. This is my favorite story ever. The characters are amazing and your art is breath taking

Sherina Ignacio

It's soooooo beautiful!!! Love you're story telling and your character development :)

Peachymitsu

I literally got butterflies in my stomach when they held hands. 💗 Why are they so cute?! 😭

Emma Lou

Also pretty sure my grandma would love Tora 😏

Tris

You know I'm gonna have nosebleeds for days now, right?

Princess Nini

HIS TATS ARE A BEAUT. SO HAWWWTT. I absolutely love her reaction! It was so sweet and innocent and soooo perfect for him. It’s just what he needs! They crossed fingers too !! So intimate hehe. This was such a cute chapter and I’m so excited that they’re getting closer ~

Dumbass_Jutsu

I always look forward to your updates! Thank you!!

Star -

Omg I’m so excited to read this my internet is not fast enough for my feels

Tory Galvez

TORA MY PRECIOUS BABY BOY! 😭😭😭😭 If you so much as let go of Poppy's hand again in any other situation, so help me up above, I'll come through this phone and give you the smack talk of the millennium. Other than that, your art looks crazy amazing!! Either from me not seeing it in a minute or you doing a different spin on the intro, it was spectacular 😍 Can I have a phone wallpaper of that Tattooed Tora chest? Will pay money for that Tattooed hand-wrapping fiend 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Wcbchc

Love it, Dang that man is handsome with a capital HOT...

Tara Basting

*pauses writing mid-term paper*

Miki S.

Omggg their hand holding!!! 😩😍😍😍😍 BE STILL MY HEARTEUUUU 😩😩😩 So glad I became a Patreon! I cannot thank you enough for making such a beautiful comic! ♥️ 💜

Bethany Robinson-Banks

Our dearest Lilydusk, I'm so sorry you feel nervous about posting. I can't express how much I love your comics. I would pay to buy anything you put out for purchase. I dream about your stories. You work so hard and we all can see that. Whenever you have doubt come to us and we'll help remind you of how awesome you are!

Maria Sofia

IM SUPER FUCKING EMOTIONAL LILY HOW FUCKING COULD YOU DO THIS TO ME THIS WAS SUCH A PURE FUCKING INTERACTION IM LITERALLY SO

Maria Sofia

SORRY LADIES NO LONG PARAGRAPH TONIGHT IM TOO BUSY FUCKING DYING

Courtney DesForge

Be still my beating heart! OMG! I am so in love with these two!!!!

C Cruz

OMFG this SCENE! And that INK! I'm drooling over here...damn. Your work is AMAZING, first draft be damned! ❤️ As artists, we're our own worst critics. You're amazing and fabulous and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. 😘

Amellabeth

Dang it. These feels! 😭

Janice Angelica

Gooosssshhh my faint heart just can't take anymore platonic scenes between them. Hueeeee 😥😥😥 so beautiful, so natural, so gentle. Geez, Tora, he really needs someone that loves and take care of him as a 'human' which is Pops!! 😘😘😘😘

Lilydusk

ALSO GUYS I HAVE SOME SEMI-GOOD NEWS BUT I'M TOO SHY TO POST IT

Emma Lou

Also the song... Goes with this perfectly... I had a look at the English translation of the lyrics.. Is that some foreshadowing I see there? Is shit gonna start to go down? 😩 "Don’t look at me with sad eyes I can see your aching heart If you’re gonna do this, you should’ve just left me If you just give me tears, what do I do? I’m afraid I’ll be pacing back and forth in memories I’m afraid you’ll remain as longing if I erase you So I can’t let you go.. " 😭😭😭😭

Phoenixtkd

I have to say, the scene where they hold hands was beautiful. It was easily one of the sweetest and most innocent interactions i have ever read. Thank you for this lilydusk. This chapter was so touching...

Star -

GOD THIS EPISODE HAS ME BAWLING MY EYES OUT WHY DO I GET SO EMOTIONAL OVER FICTIONAL CHARACTERS

Lilydusk

And fun fact the hands are referenced from yours truly and my man's yes we really have that hand size difference 😂

Tory Galvez

Ashdjfkglsmdbrjdncnnsmac I came back for the update and am overcome with a new wave of emotions. Can I pay for a phone wallpaper now or like, now? Lol

Nlinz

Lily gets best WEBTOON of all time. No one can change my mind and I will fight over this. I should be doing my multiple assignments due tomorrow but NOPE THIS TAKES PRECEDENCE. Someone give this woman a massage STAT.

Wcbchc

AHHH, so cool about the tattoos, I LOVE AB! And that art is just beautiful

Amy Bond

The tattoo is so intricate and beautiful! Awesome work:)))

soup

“shitty draft”? no way! incredible first edition is more like it! what a great, great episode. the tattoos that you drew are unbelievable - a couple years ago, i was flipping through a photography book about japanese tattoos - it discussed yakuza, prior stigma and current trends - this episode reminded me of that. also, love the koi and flora (peony?chrysanthium?), i was picturing his tatts on his chest to be black and echoing the symbol on his neck/card/balthuman brand - so cool to see the color and the sleeves - his physical appearance, like his character, is so nuanced... and as so many other readers are saying, the panel with his and poppy’s hands - so so sweet.

Irene A

So precious and pure their interaction. One of if not the most beautifully sincere in the moment soul connections I've read. And the tattoo is amazing. It's so Tora to have a Koi instead of a tiger. And my heart hurts for Tora so much. I can't help but want him know he is loved soon. He may be a character, but he represents at least one person like that out in the world. I need him to know that he is loved. Thanks again Lily for another masterpiece. You keep outdoing yourself.

Emily Basso

How do you do these things to my heart!? You said you were practicing non-verbal communication in the last NSFW? Well you nailed it. Amazing balance of touching dialogue and heartbreaking expressions and my heart has now exploded. I’ve never been happier to have heart palpitations at midnight ❤️💀 And dont even get me started on the koi and peony tattoo. ....I’m both heartbroken and overwhelmingly in love at the same time: Witchcraft 🦆.

LP

Oh wow Lily this is your best ep yet even though they are all equally the best. With/without the music the emotions at play are well conveyed and I’m just sitting here grabbing my chest bc my HEART. Also that tat is S T E L L A R. 🤩

NurseAmethyst

My heart, my heart! Someone call the doctor cuz I'm getting some feels! 😭 This is all good. She is what he needs. Give him your hands for me, Poppy! Give him a hug and make him realize he's a human being. My heart 😭😭❤❤❤

SOPHIA A

Gorgeous tattoos and the abs aren't bad either! This episode was great loved the hand holding/caressing. It was very intimate and tense at the same time.

Nik Ribble

Omg this episode was perfect! That hand difference reminded me of me ans my partner... Our height difference isnt as big as Poppy and Tora's, but his hands are huge 😂 ugh but i loved this ep so so much

Nik Ribble

Also TORA BETTER NOT FORGET TO EAT THE FOOD THAT POPPY MADE

Penstemmon

“something like that” Fuuck he even quotes his granddaddy. and fuuuck I’m late to the party. but oh fuuuck what is that scene on the balcony no whaat he’s gonna cook for her now? who wants to take care of little poppy now? I’m gonna bawl now bye.

HPenvy

I just died y’all!!!!! Omg.....

Rachel Akau

This is sweet! And i feel sorry for Tora. Hopefully Poppy can cheer him up somehow, or just be a friend. If.. he can have friends in his world... :(

Rozanthie

Where can I get me one of these Tora fellows? I think I need one in my life.

Penstemmon

“And I could do with some human touch you know?” And then she lets go! Naaaw stupidddd naaw aaargh! That’s when you go in for the kill... kiss... make all your fans happy poppy! Aaaaaaa! I shall be ranting again later sorry ladies

Mari

Lily, I'm an emotional wreck with that chapter and song recommendation 😭

Sadie Allard

I am... So happy to have become a patreon... This is my first time too.😍

Penstemmon

Poppyy you idiot you are an avatar for all of us do we need to send in Nani to show you how it’s done?! My god he hasn’t held anyone’s hand before!

Penstemmon

Everybody’s raving about the tats and the abs. I want to write a poem about that jawline.

Marian

What are you calling "shitty draft"? Everything you make is pure magic ❤️

Michelle N.

That tattoo design is gorgeous! I love your AB Easter egg...hehe.

tictactous

The tattoo is gorgeous. Have not read the webtoon yet but saw this patroen update first.

Penstemmon

One last comment before I try to go to sleep before monday morn now, (oh boy have I been rereading and commenting for 2 hours now!?) Poppy girl you be nice to that nice young man now or imma chalk you up in the same column as that Quincey boy.

Maria

I had to tell, that tattoo was beautiful and I love it. I love the attention to detail and now I know just how far it goes... Wow. Ok off to we toons for some more love!

Gudrun

The story gets deeper from episode to episode. The thoughts and actions of the characters are logical and comprehensible. It is an exception among all these webtoons and mangas and shows how much effort Lilydusk puts into characterizing Poppy, Tora and the others. What impressed me most about this episode are the hands of Tora. How he bandages his hands at the beginning to spread fear and intimidation to his opponents and now uses them on Poppy to take that fear and intimidation away from her. It is impressive to see the insecurity and awkwardness of such a dangerous strong man in this story.

Valeriya

You are so talented in drawing emotions without words! Thank you so much for the new episode❤️

Penstemmon

Also I got the distinct feeling we are , er, T+P are being watched in that one panel page 19, am I the only one?

Lucy F

Shitty draft 😂 you slay me... thank you again for the beautiful art!

LadyVondergeist

This hit me right in the feels! 😭 Love it, you can see how conflicted Tora is and the amount of emotion in this chapter is just... My heart! 😭 The art once again is absolutely gorgeous! Also does that mean that Ulaan and Yuwa being Tora's ancestors is canon *v*? Still goregoes tattoo and easter egg there! 😍

Eva

Tora is such a soft boiiiii don't let him leave poppy !!!

Stephanie L Hawk

Holy shit! This ep is AH-MAY-ZING! Tora is in luuuuuuve! That tattoo is phenomenal too. I mean, A+++++++! And, as always, Lily, your work is breathtaking. Your ability to show such emotion with just a look or a touch, unbelievable. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 I'm dying for the next one!!!!!!!

Janice Angelica

Uhhh yes for the philosophy! I love detailed things, how the Koi and the splatters. And the pretty town scenery, the night skies. 🙇🙇 How it pleased my heart

Brooke C

That was freaking amazing! Thank you!

NephthysLaments

It just dawned on my how much I enjoy the internal dialogue you give Tora throughout the chapters. IMHO it makes for a much more well rounded character and adds depth to the story - he's not just a "well drawn" brute but a human with human flaws. Thanks ever so much for sharing this and Asura's Bride with us. I, for one, ALWAYS look forward to your updates (esp. the NSFW) ;))

Marki Anton

So pretty soooooo happy with it!

SydMar

❤️❤️

Nina Castelmonti

I love the scene where they ut together his hands, its super sweet and intense!! I love it!!!

Monica Linares

MY HEART!! I THOUGHT HE WAS GONNA KISS HER!!! AGHGHIEHAIFNAOIREHFG AENFOIAW OH MY GOD THAT WAS SO SWEET! MY HEART WAS POUNDING THE WHOLE TIME

Thu Tran

Would you allow your supporter(s) to use your tattoo designs for Tora to get their own tats done?

Miss Sophie Mouse

That bod tho 🤤🤤 Tora is really growing on me - in more than one way 😏😏

Cecilie Lovise

wow, the fan service was amazing. Keep up the great work Lily!

Kyon

Lovvved this chapter 😍😍😍

Lisa Goerlitz

I love love love this chapter and that tattoo was amazing!! The detail and overall design had me captivated!! Your art style is beautiful.

LadyVondergeist

Lily I don't know if anyone mentioned it here but on the webtoon comments someone noticed that Toras's neck tattoo of his Yakuza clan is missing. Just thought I'd let you know in case you didn't already. ❤️

Nlinz

I realized that when Tora said “all my life...” that he’s never had that sense of security or love. Everything was conditional, you either survive or you don’t. That’s so traumatic on a child, being forced into that lifestyle and not meeting the developmental stages kids need to thrive. But then he meets someone who is the complete opposite. Poppy had a loving and safe childhood, but Tora never had a comforting or loving touch before. But that wouldn’t make sense to Poppy, because that’s her world; it’s always been her world. She doesn’t know the dangers and injuries and lack of care he went through as a kid, how you earn your praise and learn quickly, because you can die if you don’t. He doesn’t understand life can just be simple and happy, he’s had to fight and be a leader for as long as he can remember. He had to protect his brothers in arms because that’s what you do to be successful in a gang, but never did it out of genuine worry and fear of something bad happening to someone until meeting Poppy. She is the epitome of everything he never realized he wanted, everything he was deprived of. Fuck. HE IS THIS COLD BLOODED AND RUTHLESS GIANT MAN AND THEN AN ANGEL DROPS INTO HIS LIFE AND ACCIDENTALLY FLASHES HIM, AND HE’S LIKE EMOTIONS??? WHAT IS THIS??

Miss Luck

My initial thoughts as I started reading "Ooh we left at an intense dramatic point last chapter I wonder....-stops all thought after abs and tatoo-" Well then. Yes.

Angelina

Don't be so mean to yourself, even your drafts are A++ quality!

HPenvy

Btw your art never ceases to amaze me 😍😭😍

Kireshly

Awww where is the neck tattoo too !? Loved this either way 🥰❤️

Jaina Aikens

I live for this comic. Thank you so much

Paola Arroyo

Thank you for all of your hard work! I am always looking forward to your comics! They are amazing! So thank you! 🤗😍😘💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

Dani BZE

Omg my heart can't take it! He's terrified and she's so willing ahhhhhhhhhhhh! I could feel that floating sensation that rush of emotions! Tora!

Mishka Athena

I didn't know how much I needed a half-naked Tora in color.

Juliana

Oh my gosh! You did a great job!

Marissa DeLeon

Aw! I love how you incorporated AB in his tattoos! They look great too! ❤️❤️

Irina

I know I'm late to the party to comment but let me tell you one of the reasons I support you and I read your webtoons is because you are one hell of an artist that isn't too lazy to draw tattoos on characters. I've read a lot of manga and comics and it's a thing that is so rarely seen in this type of medium. Also I looked at it for a good couple of minutes after you released the chapter. The drawing is gorgeous.

Bridget

Gorgeous, as always 🌹

soup

I love the info in the additional “edit”, Lilydusk! Thank you! So interesting. So cool. 💕

Cesarina

My king my one and only love 😭❤️❤️❤️

Carol LeBras

New to patreon in support of your work, can you say if the description on webtoon form MPL mentioning that Poppy falls in love with Quincey ... is that still on the table, or was that an older idea that you changed your mind on?

Elly Elenna

Hey Lily :) I just want to say that I love your work, this is just tooooo awesome (^_^) As a fellow in drawing (though, I'm too shy to ever post what I do :P), I'm a super fan of your art :D way to gooo. I'm so happy for the opportunity that was given to you with the Midnight Poppy and I will keep supporting you and your awesome art ^_^. PS: I think I need to have this angel visit me some times in dreams hahaha

katie w

This! I want this on a t shirt ! Please Lilydusk make it happen 😍

katie w

I understand the peony for Yuwa but can anyone go in more detail of the koi representing Ulaan......