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I'm so excited about these reworks, I would post everything I've done here if I could! Here's part of the scene from when Tora first meets Poppy as she climbs out of the bushes. So far I'm really enjoying this revamp because I'm focusing more on the characters and their emotional experiences instead of downplaying all of that with comedy.

When I first started posting on Webtoon, I was shocked by the large, large majority of teen and pre-teen readers. And I think that made me tone down the emotional intensity of my scenes. Which is why my earlier episodes of MPL turned out kiddier than I wanted them to be.  And really, I just wasn't feeling confident enough as a newbie author to be able to handle the more intense scenes well. But Asura's Bride has helped me a lot with that. In AB, I pushed myself to meet these kinds of scenes head on instead of using comedy to avoid them, which is why, genre and theme aside, I think it's a more emotionally powerful series than MPL. And I'm really happy I did that. With the new MPL, I'll try my best to continue with this. It also helps that my editor has been nudging me to develop the scenes in a sexier, more adult direction, which gives me quite a bit of confidence. Disclaimer: There will still be humour and slapstick moments, just lesser of it.

Anyway guys, thanks so much for reading these sneak preview posts. I know not many people like reading the same thing twice but if you'd like to experience a more intense MPL, fingers crossed that this will be it. Also, if who'd like to witness how a featured series is made, I guess. Anyway, there's so much for me to learn in making comics professionally, so I'm really excited for this!

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Nlinz

I AM SO EXCITED FOR THIS DARKER AND SEXIER MPL, YOU FUCKIN KILLED IT ALREADY😍😍😍😍

Kristina Shelton

I'm so excited for it! Cant wait to see your revamped version 😁

Roselin

Find a guy who stares at you like Tora does with Poppy. This looks so beautiful Lily. I can't wait to see the final version

HazelGreene

Looks amazing already! Looking forward to seeing it!

Katie-Lee B

Oh I love it!! Looks soo good! Can’t wait!!

katie w

Love all you do with your work Queen❤️ bring on the dark and sexier.

Felicia Gomez

Where’s the TLDR? Lol? Jk! I’m so excited to seeeeeeee these images! I immediately noticed the good difference! I feel like Tora is “hook, line, and sinker” from his first look at Poppy!!! Much love to you! I’m in my 30s so feel free to make it as adult as you like. 😉 *wags eyebrows shamelessly* ❤️

yourdadsapotato

This is awesome! Can’t wait to see the colored versions.

Chise

This looks really good! I'm excited to see the final version :)

Krishana L.

Ooo! Can't wait love ❤️ 😁

Emily Basso

Poppy looks amazing, and I still can’t believe how absolutely talented you are 😍 you have been able to evolve your style so much, and I find it incredible that you continuously make it better and better and take the art to new heights. I like this editor already and I’m glad for all the confidence she seems to be instilling! Can’t wait for more!!

Tory Galvez

I'm loving your development so much that I'm like mom crying 😭💖 Thank you for your confidence I look forward to everything 😍

Elizabeth Alvarez

I can’t wait months!😭😭 but I can’t wait to see Tora and Poppy relationship grow stronger and sexier 😏 💛💛

Kassandra

Very excited to see what's to come. You're an amazing artist!

♡ rosyhime

So proud of you to see you grow as an artist and become more comfortable taking on these emotional themes. ❤️

Janelle

when it’s good (which all your work is 💛) there’s no upper limits for re-reads in my book. loving seeing the developments!

Eva

When I look back on the movies and books I connected to most even as a preteen it was stories with intensity and depth in characters. I'm glad you are holding yourself back less! :3

Elizabeth T

I was originally unhappy about the early ending of AB and having to restart MPL but now that I look back at it, I loved the beginning but it could be a little chaotic and nonlinear at times. With this reboot and the help you’re getting, I’m glad you have this second chance to do things (sliiightly) differently than before. I hope you get the most benefit out of this reboot, and congrats!

Penstemmon

Ooof they both look stunning. (psst, Tora, look down, you’re gonna burn your hand)

Janoha Novella

That makes sense. I'm definitely not a teenager, and what helped me discover (and love) MPL was the fact that it wasn't about young adults. Yes, there were moments where the kiddier parts showed, but it still maintained an adult feel. Adult is more than just "sexy" scenes. It exhibits heavier feelings and complex situations.

Eris Ivy Fallen

I cant wait!!!! When I found MLP I literally did not set my phone down until I had read all that you had published. You're writing was amazing and the characters were so real so I'm beyond excited to read the newer version 💖

Sabrina

I love that you are making it more mature and emotional! I really want you to feel comfortable in your own ability as an artist because I want to be comfortable as a writer with my stories!

Heather

So excited! MPL gives me life!!!❤️

Reina Vasco

Looks beautiful lily 😍

Jalibean

It looks so amazing! Same feel but more mature! Love.

Xhex

As an adult over 30, I would like to encourage you to make the story such that it pleases you first, and others second—that’s the true path to success. I’ve written a fanfiction before and it didn’t even occur to me to tailor it for others. It was uniquely mine, with my perspective on love and sex, and I was confident it would resonate with some, and it did. When you attempt to please as many people as possible, you deny yourself. And sure, you might earn a living from doing so, but in a creative field like this it’s just cheating yourself. Anyway, I just wanted to let you know I’m glad you’ll be making the series more adult. Honestly, I don’t think that will deter readers of all ages.

Jelly Ruiz

I'm overjoyed that you have gain more confidence in your talent. I'm looking forward to reading your work all over again. 😊

Hkitty

Fucking yes girl 👏🏻👏🏻 I’m so here for this. From first reading MPL to seeing the smut - I thought, how is this the same person?? So I’m so happy you are gearing it in a more adult and sensual direction. That look on Tora’s face is fucking perfect!!!! Keep killing it girl 😘

Plum

I'm actually looking forward to reading it a second time! I already read AB twice so this'll be a great excuse to reread MPL 😍

Daughter Of Opulence

I can't wait to reread MPL and see the story you envisioned. I LOVED AB. It brought me to your art and it was just so beautiful. 😍😍😍

tictactous

Omg! This gives me a renewed interest in MPL! I love the emotional intricacies of the characters, and i jus realised that with ur evolution of ur artwork, the new revamp MPL Poppy is so much more gorgeous & mature vs the original ep1. And Tora, as he is always, is looking more sexier. This spells a new "greatest love story" of our time. And i hope, Nexflix or some k-production house pick this up and turn it into a drama series!!!

Kirsten Canfield

I’m dying for more Tora x Poppy smut pretty please can you make more sketches of them NSFW style lol Easter edition 💕💕😂

Kirsten Canfield

Also I’m super excited for the updates I love the artwork and the males all are so hot and the females are beautiful 💕😍

Mishmonster

Lol, people don't like reading the same thing twice. Haha I'm in the middle of my 3rd reread of MPL and I've read AB at least 5 times. People hate reading boring stuff more than once. Great stories with amazing illustrations are worthy of being read over & over & over again! 💖

Cecilia Anim

I noticed from the previous mpl sneak peek that he doesn’t have a neck tattoo. Is tora in this version not in a gang/organization?

Sherina Ignacio

It looks amazing so excited for you!!!! Do you have any clue when we can expect new revamped MPL episode to be out? Just so excited!

MyProfileName

This is so exciting!! I discovered AB before MPL, and I am so glad that I came by both. It's great to see you grow in your hobby and for you to share this with us fans. Your creativity, the different angles that you draw your characters, and your webtoons are too beautiful. Can't wait for the grand return of MPL. 🤩

Karyl Bertram

WOW! I love Pops (secretly ticked my parents didn’t name me Poppy) and Tora! Thank you for sharing your talent and vision! Very excited for the featured strip!

Stephanie L Hawk

I am soooooooooooooo excited for the new revamped eps!!!!!!

Jill Jancy Brew

Your characters have the most amazing and expressive eye oh my lord swooning💜 I love MPL and I'm so excited!

Lucy F

IT’S. GONNA. BE. EPIC. 👏🏼

Tsukemono

I'm so excited for you! I'm so excited for this series, and am still so, so grateful that you not only took the time to end AB but will continue the gorgeous art that drew me to your works ❤️ rock on!

Diana A

Definitely going to reread MPL. It looks different. Good different! Thank you and looking forward to it!

PossumQueen

I'd love to see a side by side of the old art and new art to see just how far how have come with the style and feel of MPL

Vane Mendoza

These look so amazing! I loooove how the improvement stands out so much from the old one

Emma Lou

Tora looks like he fell in love at first sight... 😂

Taisa

Of course we are going to re read all 😁 It seems it's going to be still better. And we of course want to see the sexier Tora. We can't miss it!!

VoodooDarlin

Im so happy for you hun, you deserve this with how far you've come. Your stories are amazing and your characters are unforgettable . Cant wait 🤗😊🤗😊🤗😊

Justine Chaplin

How am I in love with this already!?!?!?!?!?!

MollzJJ

Thanks so much for the sneak peak - it looks amazing. I think what drew me to read MPL in the first place was the promise of a darker adult oriented story - I am an adult and there are only so many cute teen romances i can take! So I am really looking forward to the rework even though MPL "the original" is already awesome and I love the humor! Sorry for the long comment - just want to say how excited I am for the story and for you! ☺😊

Lilithe

Oh oh oh i cant wait!!!!!!!😍❤🙌

PhoenixFyre

I haven't read this series yet so I will enjoy the newness of it. I have read AB and love it.

Schkaka

Oh my my my! Looks amazing. I read MPL so many times. It is amazing so I cant wait to read the revamp and see how much more you have developed the story. In my opinion all great works of art can be watched, read,listened to or looked at over and over. So you can guarantee I personally will read it again and again😁🤗👏

draatiinii

The look on Tora’s face is love at first sight

Irene A

Thanks for sharing such an interesting and personal part of the process. Loving all of it always.

Emma Lou

Tora... Distracted from lighting his cigarette definately means it's love at first sight 😂

Momo

So excited about this!! Tora looks amazing ❤️

Tele_Novella

Omg author! You’re art style has improved! It’s so beautiful 😍

Kiana Downing

I for one am excited for the more adult atmosphere of the comic. I’m 24 and usually tune out when things get too immature in a story, but MPL kept my interest all the way through, so that should tell you something, Lily! Looking forward 10X more to the update now that you’re revamping it to a more adult atmosphere 😊

Emily Rosenbaum

I've always loved the intensity of the looks Tora/Ulaan gave their SO (one of the many reasons why I'm such a sucker for your Secret Garden comics). Can't wait to see more of that in your re-work!

Cherrypiee

Im in my 20s and this was the main reason I enjoyed AB so so much. I am so glad you had that experience with AB, you will be able to use all that confidence and knowledge for this rework and I cannot wait to see how it turns out!!!

Lu Cille

OMG !! I can't wait to read the new version! For me, I'll love to read MPL again, looking for the changes and rediscovering the story with your new style and confidence!!

Dork La Vie

I love how you have developed your art and the way you make your characters seem. There is a great difference when you look at your art in MPL before AB and after, and I love how AB helped you make the characters more indebth and wholesome. I'm an old soul stuck in a 18 year old body and I love what you have been doing with your art and I'm looking forward to seeing MPL come to life in a new light and becoming an even better version of itself❤️❤️

Bethany Runyon

Honestly, I am so pleased you are going in this direction! I read comics specifically for the emotional experiences of the characters, and I became a patreon because I thought you were doing a phenomenal job, with that aspect in particular. Mz Lily, I believe you have the talent, ability and sensitivity to retell this story is a remarkable way and I am SO excited for this new refined version of MPL!

Emily Basso

I can’t stop looking at this post... I keep coming back to it every few hours just to stare at it some more. It’s like when I find an old picture of my dog as a puppy and she’s just so cute, but then I look at her now in wonder at how she’s gotten even more beautiful as she’s matured. Send help! I’m getting lost in these images 😍

Nevius

Wow!!! So beautiful!!! Thank you!!!💞

Harveybirdman

I have already re-read the original chapters like 5 times and will probably re-read the redone version many more times in the future! A good story never gets old!

Lilith

I’m so excited to see the differences! I’ve loved the story since I first saw it ❤️

Stela

I’ve read this story more times than any other story in my life. I can’t wait for the revamp. I’m having Tora withdrawals, but the pics are helping.

Marian

I'm so happy for you! I re-read the old chapters yesterday and yes amazing to see how far your art has come, and I'm glad you're gaining more confidence in your story telling skills as well ❤️❤️❤️ thanks for these sneak peeks, I love them!

Sarah

A) I somehow totally forgot about the earlier stages of MPL compared to the later because the more recent stuff completely overwhelmed my mind so YEAH AND b) I know you wanted to wrap up Asura’s Bride at the end for us AND I still sometimes felt it was a little rushed as in, like, take the time a little more? Like, put a little

Momo

I'm already anticipating the final looks for the re-launch. Your drawing style is way more romantic since drawing AB.

Nlinz

“I think I just fell in love”

Rose Hazard

Lesser of the comedy?! I mourn. I think you executed the balance between the two well—keeping it funny to lessen the actual depressing theme you chose. Lol. The emotional moments you do make for the characters are still poignant and moving.

Harveybirdman

I honestly think this look is out of curiosity and not love. I want it to be love at first sight but if I think about it I would probably be very curious as to why a girl is coming out of some bushes with a ripped shirt and leaves in her hair. It would honestly be killing me inside if I didn’t at least investigate a bit.

Emily Sturtz

Just keep that awkward hand holding buisness Tora does and I'll be overjoyed

Titou MB

I love this episode ! the meeting is perfect !!! congratulations !