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Did nobody see this coming xD Not that I can blame any of y'all, after all that talk I made about Poppy and Tora 'going slow' last week 😂(I kid, I kid). Have any thoughts, opinions or theories on this episode? Any burning, or non-spoiler questions you’d like to ask? Leave them down in the comments below. Let's discuss! <33  I'm going to take a bit of a breather from the Patreon discussions though, so please bear with me if I'm not around much for the time being.

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Arumi

OMG OMG OMG **incoherent screaming** I AM NOT OK 😱💕

Jenny Bowen

I REALLY WISH ONE OF YOU WERE HERE WITH ME SO THAT WE CAN GRAB EACH OTHER AND SQUEAL! She did it!!!! 💋

Alondra

I’m really hoping he can escape from that world he deserves to be free and happy

Alpaca

SCREAMING 😭😭😭😍

ladykatie

LILY YOURE GONNA GIVE ME A HEART ATTACK

Hunne

The BIGGEST, GREATEST , MOST AMAZING-IEST SURPRISE EVERRRRRRR❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️😁😁😁😁

A

Well I have a new favorite episode I absolutely LOVE Mr. Lam's response too...warmed my heart 💜 Sometimes we all need to be reminded to have respect for ourselves 🙂

Ruin

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

Meggy

LILY 😱

Caslpk

well I just spent the last several minutes screaming. Don’t mind me. Just losing my mind.

Sarah J

OH MY GOD POPPY

Johanna

Does anyone have a spare ventilator for Lola? 🤣❤️

Morgs

OH MY GOD I NEED A VENTILATOR I CANT BREATHE

TanyaC9

I literally forgot how to breathe for a minute. Omg !!!!!

Leslie

I AIN’T OKAY

CoCoPuff_BB

I KNEW THEY WERE GOING TO KISS!!!!!!!! I THOUGHT TORA WAS GOING TO TRICK HER N TURN HIS HEAD!!!!!!!!!!! OMG!!!!!!!!!! POPPY IS GROWING SOME BIG BALLS!!!! N PECK!!! THAT WASN'T NO DAMN PECK!!!!! TORA WANT SOME TONGUE 👅!!!!

Peachymitsu

I. Am. Screaming! Omg. What an amazing chapter. 😭😭

Giselle

Their kiss was beautiful! Poppy’s reaction was hilarious 😂

Kazu Hana

I CNT STOP SCREAMMMMMMMMMINGGGGG AAARGHHH TQSM 🥺😭🥺😭💕✨💕✨💕✨💕

BookDragon

EEEEAAAYYYY!! Do it girl!! Make the first move..

TreenaBeena

My all time favorite episode! 😂

Pigresse973

OMG 😍😍😍😍😍😍

pinkdripp

OH MY GOD i’m SCREAMING IT’S SO GOOD

Gigi Valentin

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh🙊🙊🙊🙊🙊🙊

ladykatie

Where is Lola?! LOLA WE NEED YOUR REACTION STAT

AliKap

*hyperventilating*

Caslpk

Ok but Poppy’s reaction is possibly the greatest thing I’ve ever seen. —Ok wtf did I just do bye get out let me go bury myself seeya. —

Liz Z.

GET IT POPPY GET IT GIRL!!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Ele_Smiles

Wasn't Tora going to drive Poppy so she could deliver her painting to Mr. Lam? Maybe, she closed the deal with Mr. Lam and Poppy was so excited she jumps Tora?! ;)

SuperSody

Whew bby! ALSO- That aint no f-ing PECK Tora!

Cynthia

F*CK MY RESOLVE I’M BUYING COINS TO SEE THIS AND LAST WEEK’S EPISODES.

Julia G

So much screaming happening in my apartment right now!!! Way to go Poppy!!!

Minimouette

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!!!!!! ... *breath in* ... ÀAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!!! KIIIIISSSSSSSSS!!!!! *going crazy next to the boyfriend who's really wondering what just happened*

Amanda

They are adorable!! Love them 😘

VioletFemmeXOXO

That was the cutest episode without being cheesy ever! Cannot get over it!

Darla (Tora’s THOT)

AHHHHHHH!!!!!! AHHHHHHH!!!! I am fucking screaming!!!! My bf ran into the bedroom worried AF!!!!!!!!!!!! I am crying of happiness!!!! I fucking knew it!!!!! BABY LOVE POPPY I knew she had it in her!!!! THATS MY GIRL!!! I’m so insanely proud of them!! Poppy- I love her soooo much for giving him a taste of his own medicine! You show him baby with the hoodie!!! He deserves to know how that felt!!! I’m soooo insanely proud of tora for being the errand boy, he’s so sprung now my god! My heart is going a mile a minute! I think imma have a heart attack!!! Ahhhh red wine 🍷 thanks for calming me a bit while I’m in tears!! THIS THIS IS BY FAR MY MOST FAVORITE MOMENT!!!! I can fucking DIE HAPPY!

Leslie

Lily this chapter is a DAMN GIFT. Novel length. Poppy TAKING CHARGE. Tora gettin all woozy AND getting a father figure moment???? Plus Chibi Poppy freaking out. I MEAN WE ARE NOT WORTHY

Kiimwii

WHEN I SAW THAT THUMBNAIL FOR THE EPISODE 👀❤️❤️❤️

Dani

LILYYYYYYYYYYYY THANK YOU!!!🥰🍓🥰🍓🥰🍓 There is a strawberry moon tonight and we were given this beautiful episode!!!

Slaine

OMG THIS IS A GIFT FROM THE GODS

Sarah Mays

First off because I have 3 kids at home I had to resort to internal screaming... second off awwww I loved it!

Annalicia

Loved it! Ahhh! 😍

princesahyuuga

I'm dying!!!!!!!! OMG!!!! I wasn't expecting the kiss now but it was sooooooo great!!! I loved it so much and I squealed like a teenager girl. Lol

Pleione

I read this while sitting in a long drive-through line and pretty sure my squeal scared the workers taking orders ahead of me 😂 so happy! I just hope whatever Vincent has to say won't kill Tora's happy mood

Cherie

OH MY BEJEEZUS, Lily! I thought you accidentally posted a Secret Garden on WEBTOON when I saw the thumbnail!!!

Emily Marie

I literally choked on my water I was so shook LOL

BlueCaty

NO fucking way! I think I'm dying! YES, Poppy, This is how you get yourself an errand boy!

Victoria Dias

&@&&2938392&:&;9:&/!?!?!?!?!?!?! bye

Maggibella

After an awful day at work this is what I needed 😍

Lemonsy

Lmao she did the knot right back at him!! How precious! And the way he gently held at her hips and leaned right into the kiss was everything! Poppy is killing me this ch. Oh he'll be fine, all 6ft and 3 in of him 😂

aying

I’m still in shock! I’m sooo happy with this episode! It straight up made my week! ❤️

Alana Rodriguez

Oml was Tora actually super happy that Poppy kissed him? Even though “it’s just a peck”???

Rhdina

YEEEEEEES!!!! FINALLY ♡♡♡♡♡♡ I did not see that coming but oh my god - Thank you thank you thank you !!!!!

CoolerThanFriezer

Dearly Beloved, we are gathered here today to pay respects to all the readers of tonight's episode. In lieu of water bottles and towelettes that support the fandom, please direct all fingers at Lily cause she fucking killed us with this and people need to know who did this.

Chelle

Well, that was a nice surprise! 😏

Leslie

Lily really did just chuck that chapter in, closed the door, and listened to the explosion, didn’t she? YOU SLY LILY

Afton Jennings

Bobby bold as fuck and I'm HERE FOR IT.

Kristen Davis

OMG- Lily, that kiss scene was SO freaking beautiful!!! And I always secretly love and feel so much emotion when Tora seems surprised that she thinks he is handsome. He jokes big, but I think his self-esteem has suffered in many ways from his past. I just love this so much!!

penguinbert

OMG I ACTUALLY DID NOT SEE THAT COMING. WHAT JUST HAPPENED. ❤

Abbiline

I saw the preview icon and started squealing!!! I’m so happy! It’s exactly how I envisioned their first kiss! I had a feeling Poppy would be the one to initiate it. This whole episode was just too cute! Ahhhh! I have to go reread it like a million times now.

kaielichi

Dude I'm literally broke af unemployed and ran outta coins...BUT I bought more to read this episode AND BOY DID IT NOT DISAPPOINT BEST $$ IVE EVER SPENT ADFGJKKKKKK

EmeryDiLoncrete

I can't stop smiling!!!! I stared at that panel for the longest!!!! I loved how awkward and cute that kiss was!!!! Thank you!!!!

frannie

Omg that was so good! to the point I hit my knee on my table! Yasss!!!! Happy Friday indeed

EmmeJo26

OMG OMG OMG OMG 😱 😍😱😍😱 YESSSSSSSSSS

MaKayla Spring

Does anyone know how long mpl is going to get?

Ally

THIS EPISODE *chefs kiss* AMAZING. Lily, you truly blessed us

Tiffanyyyyy B

I liked this. My heart was beating so fast but it literally sunk to my stomach at the end. Back to MPL reality 😒 Can't wait to see Lola's reaction ☺

Kat Em

It honestly couldn't have been more perfect.. Amazing job as always, Lily! 😍😍😍

Annie J

I'm freaking out!!!! That was so unexpected!!!! I think we are all Tora's in the inside!!! 🤯🤯🤯 And she did it!! Peck it and yeet it!! 😂😂 She sure threw him a curve ball. And Mr. Lam treating him like he did, expecting self respect, that was beautiful. I'm losing my shit! I need to stare at it all night long. When Tora gave in and let himself touch her... he's shook. I'm shook. I love how you made it happened and how you made it so it would be normal, not heavy. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰❤❤❤❤❤

Kim Graff

OMG MY HEART THIS IS THE GREATEST THING EVER I LOVED THIS UPDATE OMMMMG THANK U WE ARE BLASED

Ashley H.

BOBBY YOU RLY DID IT YOU CRAZY LIL HAMSTER

NurseAmethyst

OMG. IM SHAKING. IM SHAKING. YOU GOT A GROWN WOMAN SHAKING. AND SQUEALING IN HER CAR LIKE A CRAZY PERSON. THAT'S IT. THIS IS HOW I DIE NURSE DOWN. I AM DEAD. DEADIFIED DEAD. I AM AT PEACE SHIT. IMA START CRYING. OMG. EVERYTHING. JUST EVERYTHING. HIS FACIAL EXPRESSIONS. BOI. BOIY........ OMG. OMG. OOOOOOH MYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOODDDDDD SOMEBODY FUCKING GET A DEFRIBILLITATOR. CPR. SOMEONE. OH GAWD. 💀💀💀💀💀💀🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵🙈🙉🙊🙈🙉🙊🙈🙉❤❤❤❤

Noah

When I tell you I SCREAMED at work y'all

KaiyaValentine

feeling so bless right now! It was soo perfect and funny ! <3 I'm worried about the end of the episode though :( cant wait to see what happen next !

Tina Olavarria

You are a Queen bless you so much for this!!!! 😭😭😭

Mariah

OH MY GOSH I CANT BELIEVE THEY FINALLY KISSEDDDDDD

TicklemeAli

Im sorry I’ve read this 4 times already Im still loosing my shit

Jan

Totally unexpected!!!!! Omg yaaaassssss grinnin like a fool 🥰❤️😍🥰😍❤️🥰

Sara Brown

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!! I can't breathe!!! Best birthday week ever!!!!!!!

Lola

Oh God oh God oh God Hi. You know why I’m here and why you’re here. Let’s get to it. I’m a bit apprehensive this week seeing last week’s episode. >.> “She hasn’t seen the notebook.” Hahahaha what if she has and she is the Meryl Streep of Narin City, hmm? Ever think about that? Someone get her an Oscar! 🤣 Poppy with the paint on her nose has me questioning my sexuality tbh. LOOK AT THAT SUNSET!! Lily out here killing me with the colors!!! Tora really offering to deliver the painting leaning on that railing :) YOU KNOW THE RULES O M F G HELP. Losing. Marbles. Jenfkdnkfndkfnsjdndjfndknfkenfkdmdkdfkfnkdnsjdnfkfnfksmdkfnkrnfkdnfkdnkdkr The sunset. Tora casually leaning against the railing. The hoodie. The size of him. That expression. THERE IS A FIRE. MY PANTS. Are. On. Fire. I have legitimately been sitting here just looking at this panel for like 10min No nose Poppy= me this entire week. STG. Thug? Oh no. Oh? Tap tap? IS HE ASKING FOR A KISS?! So sneaky!! ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) do it. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) I wonder how his cheek feels like. Smooth? Yes. Smooth. Just because you’re good looking! Omg POPPY. You are confessing right there???????!!!!!! Before I change my mind. Lol, sure Tora. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) Is she grabbing. Wait. WHAT IN THE .... .... .... ... . ................... .......... A Adr ............ As .................... . . . ..... Dkndiendienekrnfkrndkemskndoemdkemfkemdkenfkdndkendkrnfjrjdjkddniendkendienfkfnfkenskdnrkfnkfnfkrnfkrnfjfkfnfkfnfjfjfkfnfkfnkfjfkfjfkfnfjfjfjjfjfnfnfjfjfjjffkjfkfkfkfkfkfjjfkfjfkfjf (20 min, I think because I lost all sense of time and space, pause where I’m having a full blown meltdown with Emily) - not even an exaggeration, I almost called her on the phone. I. I. I. Well. I don’t even know what to say because I think I fully blacked out there. Like. Like. Like. Dissociative fugue. I don’t even know. Code blue? Yeah. I? I. I’m getting palpitations. Just thinking about it. Again. His hands on her? Help me. Like my husband legitimately asked me “is this a spicy episode?” Oenfienfkenfjjrkrkdnndnd. Them sharing breath? Like my throat is dry. Tora’s confused face: my face. Poppy pulling the hoodie on him and guiding him out: help me. The way she is clapping back at him. Help. Poppy legitimately sending him down the stairs blind: POWER MOVE. Oh shit, that painting is not going to survive. Tora’s parking abilities are legendary at this point. Him actually worried about making it in time: my heart melted. People judging him? :/ it’s so sad. It keeps happening left and right and he does notice, he does carry it with him even if he pretends not to? Dignity and respect for yourself? Love. Tora looks like nobody has told him that in his life. Like what a concept. I bet he has never even thought about those things. Or nobody taught him? I’m gonna cry. YOU’RE WELCOME WITH NO NOSE!!! 😭😭😭😭 poppy making such a positive impact in such a stealthy way?! And so quickly? I just... I. I. I. Tora making a peace sign. Did I actually die!!??? Is this happening? Am I breathing? Where am I? A peck? Sure. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) Tora. You both were panting after that kiss. That was not a peck and you know it. Look at your no-nose face tho. LOOK AT IT. I’m floored that he just parked his car to finally process this. I guess both will be in denial now after this, so the tension will be even greater?!?! A girl can dream. She really thinks you’re good lookin’. We all do. Ok? Ok. That how the mighty have fallen... is HAUNTING ME. Missed me already!! So smug!! Noooo. Noooo. No. Danger, will robinson, danger!! I guess my soul left my body and now it is going to get stomped on? I don’t even know what to say. Am I alive? Dead? Who knows? I don’t think I have lost my marbles in such a way. That. I. I. Who am I? I. Someone help me.

Jacqueline Bardales-Guarneros

Best birthday present ever!!!!!!! Can I have that kiss as my wallpaper🥵🥵🥵💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

Talisha

Oh! My! Fuckin! Gosh!! I screamed sooo hard when they kissed! Like pure excitement!

WinterSolsticex

LILY!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU JUST MADE MY WHOLE FREAKIN WEEK!!!!!! AHHHHHHHHH!!!! IM SO FUCKIN DEAD!!!! THAT KISS OMG!!!!😭😍💜💜💜

Ann Om

All aboard the S.S. Toppy⛵️ (ToraXpoppy) TOOT TOOT! WE HAVE SET SAIL!

Dawn Elizabeth

❤ thank you! The one thing right in the world right now! ❤

AKstargazer

I know the kiss the kiss, we are all having a heart attack... but can we talk about how lily always dedicates a panel to Tora’s crappy parking? Makes me laugh every time! Also I love how poppy used toras blinding hood technique right back at him 😂

Joh Mae

I’m still recovering after my heart combusted!!! Finally! The most awaited MPL Poppy-Tora kissing scene 😍 I don’t have much to say since I’m still putting my brain back to pieces. All I can think of is how much I love Lily, her beautiful heart, mind blowing creativity and how happy this Webtoon has made me. I just love it!!! 😱😍🤩🥰 #thishamsterhasbigballs

Elina Rabinovich

Fucking finally!!!!!!! Such an awesome surprise 🤗

AmandaG

This chapter was amazing! My favourite so far! The kiss was so sweet😊

andrea foster

I'm only screaming a lot. Lily bamboozled the hell out of us. But ... I'M FREAKING HERE FOR IT

Valerie P

They Kissed!! ALL POPPY'S IDEA TO DO THE LIPS!!! Of course Mister Vincent had to ruin the moment. Hope Poppy doesn't see the notebook while Tora is away. Things will get bad...

Caslpk

And did anyone else appreciate Tora’s parking job 😂😂😂😂😂

MissT

Fri 8pm. Here we go ╭∩╮(︶︿︶)╭∩╮ Oh, this’ll be cute (=^ェ^=) OH! Cheeky Tora (。◕‿◕。) Ohhhhhh (/◕ヮ◕)/ WHAT?!!!! ☉_☉ Poppy & Tora ƪ(♥ﻬ♥)ʃ ~( ̄ε ̄~) Tiff: (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻ (灬♥ω♥灬) The fandom: \(T∇T)/ ٩(θ‿θ)۶ ┌(☆o★)┘ (⊙ꇴ⊙) 〜(꒪꒳꒪)〜 〜(꒪꒳꒪)〜 ヽ(^Д^)ノ

Brianda Moon

Omg! I got so excited my water broke 🤣😂🙈. On my way to have this baby and couldn't be happier ! Happy MPL ❤🥰

Gaby Ordonez

Best episode!!! I was so excited and happy and surprised that Poppy made the first move but I’m like yesssssss!!!!! Get your man Poppy 😭😍 definitely worried about what Vincent wants though 😅 feels like just as Tora gets a moment of happiness he gets sucked back into his world

BegoniaRex

Oh my goodness, that was so great! I love how Poppy was just like, " Hell with it, I'm going to kiss this gorgeous man right proper, because who knows if I'll get this chance again!"

BegoniaRex

Also, this is completely random, but what are Poppy's parents' names? I know we've seen flashbacks of her dad, but was just wondering what their names are.

SOPHIA A

This was so cute and unexpected. I love how Poppy surprises Tora all the time.

caseyjarryn

I was not ready for that! Yes Poppy! Get it girl!! Love seeing her being bold!... Literally laughed out loud when she pulled his hood up afterwards though! 😂😂😂

TicklemeAli

Where’s @Lola!?!? HOLD ME!!! HAAAAAALP

ɢᴀʙʙʏ

🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯 y'all....... she looked DOWN! SHE SAW THAT XL!!!! 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤 Bit her lip and thought "FUCK IT. Definitely bigger than mini Julri. YOLO!!!!" That's why she went straight for that kiss and shoved him away. She felt it ALL😉😉 She knew she couldn't control her Treacherous body. 🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰😍😍😍😍😍😍 I squealed. I legit squealed! Like the 🐷 from the geico commercial! 😂😂😭😭😭

Nichole Killion

So so good!!! Thank you Lily you are absolutely amazing!!!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍

AKstargazer

Mr Lam so adorable using the ✌🏻 He probably got inspired by PopPop 🥺

Cynthia

THREE WORDS: I AM SCREAMING

Karen Zhang

My first time posting!!! Went to heaven and came back!!! I did a mini jig and squealed!!!

Nordorr

First of all Aaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh! I've been trying to write something for Midnight tea time thinking that Poppy would make the first move all hesitant like, but she just jumped in with both feet! Time to throw that out. Kiss on the cheek, nah. She's going to see if he's got those secret garden lips. Tora trying to call her Poppy instead of Bobby, no teasing, he's serious about that "peck". Poppy interrupting him and kicking him out had me rolling. When Mr. Lam told Tora to have respect and dignity for himself, did anyone else notice in that moment, the Balthuman crest was covered? Vincent, you are why we can't have nice things.

Ash Longoria

🤯🤯🤯🎆🎇🎆🎇🎆🎇

Rebekah Thiel Krumm

LILY IN WITH THE CURVEBALL!!!!!! WHATT!!!!!!! IM TRYING TO RECOVER, BUT NOT REALLY BECAUSE IVE ALREADY READ IT 3 TIMES! This was AMAZING that panel of them, the lighting, the emotion, was nothing short of BEAUTIFUL!!! I also can’t help but feel a heart twinge at Tora just wanting to feel, even for a day, something he thinks he can’t have, or deserve. The ending with Vincent texting him only makes my heart break more with the possible foreshadowing his momentary happiness💔

Bly

Lily...you are a goddess...

Lola

Posting on behalf of Emily! Patreon has it out for her! First and Foremost-- My fingers are bleeding from typing like a mad woman… but this needs to be said: LKNJI UCGEUYHC IOQWJHIUHD:UHUYNGDYWUQGILCH **DEEP BREATH** UHEDIUWGXUYGWBUIHYUGWUYGBWIUYXGKUX WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK WAS THAT?!?! WHO JUST SPRINGS THAT ON US?! IS IT GENIUS? IS IT MADDESS? IDK BUT I AM DEAD. I CAN’T BREATHE. SOMEONE GIVE ME MOUTH TO MOUTH. No. Don’t. Dear god that will make it worse… Ok. Okay. OKAY everyone calm TF down. We can be adults. We can be calm. I SAID WE CAN BE CALM. Okay. I’m actually going to talk about this. Just bear with me here because if I ever even had my shit, I’ve lost it here tonight. 1. Rules. God I can’t even get one bullet point in and HERE WE ARE. God, he just has to be a manipulative sexy son of a gun doesn’t he? Well JOKES ON YOU BUDDY. You don’t get to control this situation. More on that in a second. 2. “Thug”. How does Poppy take a derogatory term and turn it into a term of endearment?? That’s the mark of a great connection. The ease to be able to joke about something very close to home, and have it come off as sweet and affectionate, not hurtful. GOD IT’S CUTE. Sure, he gives her a bit of a death glare… so maybe he’s a bit sensitive? Or maybe he’s just trying to work up his nerve for number 3…. 3. DOHUGDBYGOKSPSJOUHIUG XUYFOWQKPIHUEGU He’s got balls and they sure as HELL aren’t hamster sized. HE’S BLUSHING, I CAN’T EVEN. 4. Annnnnnnnnnnd back to: JOKES ON YOU BUDDY. Bit off more than you could chew huh? And your “Maybe I can delay the inevitable” Inner musing is NOT going to kill me lady boner. Maybe put a damper on it a little. Because heck, I see you. I see how you’re still ready for her to run. And you might not be wrong. I don’t know yet. But the fact still remains, she’s not as fragile and delicate as you might think. She doesn’t belong on a pedestal. She belongs at your side. It just might take a bit of time. And work. And patience and trust. But for now? INIUBDEUYVWEUDYVWIVQUYVWIDBUEBCVUYWVUXW omg Omg OMG. Yes. For now, I will freak and be happy. 5. Hands. I’d say watch it…  BUT DON’T. I’m hot. Are you hot? WHY IS IT SO HOT IN HERE? 6. Tora’s genuine wonder is cute for all of 2 seconds and then WHAM Poppy’s back in the lead with a call back to episode 6. Comic relief for the win. I needed that. We all needed that. Those two, Us, probably Lily too. Because DAMN that panel of them kissing? Nope. Not gonna lose it again. I WILL BE OKAY. 7. Those canines though…. IJIUGBUYFYTDUYBOIHIUFUYFYTDTYD SHIT 8. She almost pulls the door into his face, literally kicks him down the stairs with the not so helpful advice of “they go all the way down”, has ANOTHER quip about his height, and has ZERO WORRIES ABOUT HER PAINTING??? Because I was worried. Yeah, Tora will be fine, but that painting might not be. Also, dude just got totally manhandled again. And we know he liked it. This is happing, guys. 9. Again with the parking job. But Mr. Lam is officially my favorite. Him and Alice need to meet. I’ve already got my next ship in production. Because those two are who I want to be when I grow up. Those guards are quick to judge, like everyone else, but Mr. Lam comes in with his fearless admonishments, then a freaking STAB IN THE HEART piece of advice that had me in tears. “Dignity and respect, for yourself.” I need that on a shirt. Poppy is the gateway drug of kind and supportive people for Tora’s life. She’s the link to a world outside the Mafia, a world that seems to have so many amazing individuals that will help him grow. 10. That hoodie covering his Tattoo… hmmm. I wonder what Mr. Lam would have thought if he’d seen it. Does he know anyway? If so, could I love him more?! 11. “Ya don’t like it.” Oh shit. Dude, it’s okay. Give him a sec. 12. That peace sign. JESUS H CHIRST Poppy is a trend setter. I’m dying. 13 Self-satisfied Tora is my new favorite Tora. Dude is a GONNER. Bye bye lack of feels, hellooooooooo totally smitten. 14. NO. GOD NO. NOOOO. GOD. STOP. GO AWAY. Vincent I swear to god I am trying so hard to pretend your sexy face isn’t the epitome of evil and I want to be able to fantasize about you in peace… But I’m just gonna have to accept that you are the scum of the earth and issue my V a “do not serve” order for you aren’t I? God way to buzz kill man. I just wanna find you sexy. But I’m resigned. I will go back to loving how much I HATE you. So. Yeah. That’s all I got right now. I’m…. okay? Not okay? Does it matter? I DON’T KNOW. God speed all.

Janelle Miso

The entire fandom is in a complete utter uproar as all of our hearts have stopped 🤣 I don’t think I can recover from this 😆❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Andrea Chen

I’ve never been more happy about a surprise in my life—LILY you are a GENIUS and the continuity of the jacket scene into their first kiss was 👩🏻‍🍳💋 brb while I live on cloud 9 and gasp for air

rubia1213 .

I think most of us werent expecting the kiss this early on. Well, i wasn't and i almost died of happiness.

KINDLE

I screamed. Was really hoping it would happen this episode, but I didn't expect that! Also hear me out... AU version of this episode?

andrea

OMFG LILY!? I love you so much. I'm squealing like a pig right now!

comicbookwaifu

Alright. Can I just say, that YOU are a EFFIN MASTER STORY TELLER that doesn’t do cheap, illegal cliffhangers and DRAG the story on. Bruh. I bow down to you. Thank you for this chapter.

CNanda

WAIT, WHAAAAAATTT?????!! 😲😲 I've been sick for last few days but hell with that, Lilydusk just cure me with this episode. THANKS GIRRRRLLL!!! ❤️❤️. Now I feel like I need to virtually hold everyone's hands here and REJOICE cause Poppy and Tora just did that. YEAAAYYY!!! Oh and kudos to Mr. Lam for showing Tora that not everyone is very judgemental for single appearance (maybe he learned that by his mistakes with Poppy at first) Now, I just gonna sit back and relax reading all y’all wonderful and entertaining comments, sisters ❤️❤️❤️

Jenise

Honestly I would pay a premium for a book series about tora and poppy.

Quiara

I have never been so happy for a animated couple, so happy that it finally happened ❤🥰

Lizzaye

Damnnnnnnnnnnn. Must be reading all that erotica that Quincey wrote, that spurred such a daring action. And Poppy just stopped at a peck?! You definitely have some control! I bet you, Tora wanted moreeeeee😉 Mr Lam is pretty awesome. I mean, he didn't feel the least bit intimidated by Tora's presence, and even gave him good advice. Vincent! YOU MOOD DESTROYERRRRRRRR.

Tracy Chance

I will need *that panel* as a screensaver as soon as the high res drops 😍😍😍😍

Maria Sofia

THAT CAUGHT ME OFF GUARD LUV

Maria Sofia

i was like “ooooouuu Tora bold.” Then i was like “what THE FUCK POPPY BOLD”

Ash Longoria

What do y’all think tora means when he says “delaying the inevitable”?

Catalina

I really need the next episode to have a detailed description of what was going on in Poppy's head when she kissed him. That would be gold!

Angeline

I’M LATE TO THE PARTY BUT AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA I THINK I’VE GOT THE MARBLE LOSS SYNDROME HALP

Ocean

OMG !! They kiiissssseedddd!! And Tora definetly wanted more than just a peck 😏 Our girl Poppy is an absolute Queen🙌 Poppy knew what she wanted 😳 I love shy Poppy shoving Tora down the stairs 😂 Major props to Mr.Lam for treating Tora like a human being and telling him to respect hinself! I love how Tora ended up dropping "ya" and used "you". Is this Tora realizing hes talking to someone who sees through his tough guy, gangster facade? Tora calling Poppy by her full name 😍 Tora thinking about our girl Poppy wishing for a bit more 😳🙈 An Vincent, what do you want 😧 And I almost forgot, Tora said your welcome 😭

Coffee Dragon

OMG THE HIGH I GOT FROM READING THIS COMIC IS BETTER THAN ALL WEED AND ALCHOL I’ve had during quarantine. I know I say this every week but best money I’ve ever spent ❤️👏🏾🙌🏾

Lucy

I reread it in hopes of regaining some coherent thought, but no. My mind went haywire all over again ❤

Soosie

Omgsh!!! I had to scroll through the entire episode really fast just to get a glimpse because I had a feeling they kissed from the episode's thumbnail!! I love that panel of them kissing and Tora's hand on her hips... 💖 After seeing that and going crazy rolling around my bed, I read the entire episode 😅😆 I love it!!! Poppy is so cute pushing him out to the stairs after that cute kiss, and I love Tora's super adorable/derpy facial expression when he was in the car thinking about the kiss and said, "so she really thinks I'm good lookin' huh?" 🔥 Lol! And Mr. Lam is such an awesome dad figure when he told Tora to take off the hoody and stand up straight. I feel maybe Mr. Lam will be like Poppy and Tora's dad figure in the future...and even now! And omgsh that peace sign Mr. Lam and Tora gave to each other... 😍 I'd totally wear that picture of Tora holding a peace sign on a shirt 😆 💖💖💖 Yes definitely didn't see that coming after the past couple of weeks' of "taking it slow" discussions. That was awesome 😆🙌🏻 And then the ending text from Vincent... 😯🙈 Excited for next week! I also love how Tora offered to deliver the painting by himself so Poppy can stay home and finish up her work... What a gentleman. And love that detail how Poppy also puts the hoodie over Tora and ties the knot just like he did to her when she fell off the tree. 💖 And that detail of his strength when he blocked the door from hitting him even with his eyes covered 💪🏻 and that crooked parking at the airport to rush to Mr. Lam... Or Mr. Lamb lol 😂 Love that Mr. Lam is in a way 'giving back' Tora is dignity by telling him to take off his hoody by not hiding his identity even if other people already think he is bad news already at first glance. I really appreciate how you draw Poppy's body!! Plus that avocado pic that Tora has of her lol!! Hope Lily get lots of self care, love, and rest this weekend 💖💖💖 Thank you for working so hard and being such an inspiration 🤗

EmeryDiLoncrete

This episode was just overloaded with cuteness and awkwardness. I love how Poppy took charge! Tora asking for a kiss on the cheek, him saying you're welcome to Mr. Lam, him doing the peace sign! Sighhhh 🥰🥰🥰 I'm happy!

MissT

Lily waiting for the long essays on how the multi-layered sunset colors symbolize the beginning (night) not the end. My dear, you're gonna haeve to give us another week for the real thoughtful stuff. ヽ(^Д^)ノ (⊙ꇴ⊙) 〜(꒪꒳꒪)〜 ┌(☆o★)┘

LilTubofLuv

This was exactly what I needed after this week. So full of happiness! I have a feeling things are gonna get rocky soon though...

MollzJJ

@Lola I think my marbles might be mixed together with your marbles. We can sort them out later cause I cannot think right now!

Blueberry

WAS THAT EVEN REAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Martina Csiki

Well played @Lily, well played!!! that was bold and unexpected 😃🥰

Katie D.

LILY!!!!!! AAAHHHH! This is all I can say after this episode! MY HEART IS SO FULL 😍

Blancaliz Fernandez

Can I just say how proud I am of Tora.. A couple days ago Poppy had to teach him to say “You’re welcome” after someone thanks him and sadly no one has ever taken the time to thank him. Mr. “Lame” thanked him and he welcomed it TT . The restraint he showed to the bodyguards just to not embarrass Poppy, because we know regular Tora would have punched them both in the throat instantly, but he didn’t. Also, I know for a fact that Tora is from Miami, that parking says it all.

galacticgerbil

Happy birthday to me!!! 🎉❤️🎉

Bi Skull Fairy

Looks like he wants something from poppy. I honestly love this series and Poppy and Tora. They make me happy. 🖤🖤💙💜

TeHeeJones

Omg I jumped out of my chair and screamed when I saw that kiss 🎉!!! Poppy I'm so proud of you. Who needs a cheek when you got lips like yours Tora 😍!!! Lilydusk thank you for the first kiss 💜!!!

Leslie

-rolls up with a giant garbage bag- I HAVE YOUR MARBLES Everyone please make an orderly line, no fighting, yes you will probably wind up with at least one marble that originally belonged to someone else, I can only do so much, there were a lot of marbles that were lost today, I'm doing my best here

Liga Z

I looooove the fact that he let her manhandle him down the stairs.😎 Or that he got so thrown off by "the peck" on the lips that his basic instincts did not kick in when being blinded by the hood to stop her manhandling him to the exit. 😏 But I am now horrified, so so scared that Tora is going to see Vincent with a strawberry hair tie still in his hair. Like others seeing it in the pool club or something would be easy job to handle for Tora, but Vincent is completely different ball game here. Can't imagine him being ok with "raising" a lethal weapon, who suddenly is wearing girly strawberry stuff.

TicklemeAli

First of all @Lilydusk YOU INCREDIBLE MISTRESS OF ROMANCE AND STORYTELLING... A THOUSAND OFFERINGS TO YOUR ALTAR Second.... CAN WE GIVE A FUCKING ROUND OF APPLAUSE FOR THE BALLS OF POPPYLAN WILKES!?!? That girl got asked for a kiss on the CHEEK. AND SISTER DID THAT!... SHE DID THAT! She put he HUG in THUG, when she sucked those lucious lips FOR THE GOOD OF HUMANITY. That my friends IS A GODDAMN STRONG INDEPENDENT AND WOMAN WHO DONT NEED NO MAN! And im here for it. She came, she saw , she manhandled AND SHE FUCKING WON. Good afternoon, Good evening and MOTHDAFUCKING GOODNIGHT!!!

NurseAmethyst

Okay, now that I've sorta controlled my self now....let's see. First and foremost, SOMEBODY GIVE MR. LAM A GOLD STICKER. Thank you for being a human to our Tora. For not just assuming he's a thug and wanting money. Dignity and respect 🙌 yes sir. Thank you. Bobby.... dammmmn Bobby girl. I'm trying to decide whether you just wanted to kiss him, or kiss him so it meant more than just a kiss on the cheek. I mean it, in the sense of OH I'LL KISS HIM HERE INSTEAD SO HE DOESNT ASK ME FOR MORE THINGS LATER. Although, deep inside, she probably did want to kiss him too. Her reaction to the kiss afterwards, GOLD. Also, hilarious!because that's what I did to my last xbf. Freaked the hell out!got in my car then left him there like 🤔 This episode literally brought back those butterflies of a 'first kiss' and I was not ready for it. It has been an utterly crappy week (hey, guys, this girl might have to quarantine now 😪😪) but this episode gave me life and just... it's a high. I'm high on this. My emotions are all over the place with Tora, simple because he's just.... I'm heartbroken for him. I want him to be happy, but that last text got me like 😥 😔 I can't wait to see what's next!!! That sunset, first kiss, and internal screaming. It was just perfect. Thank you for giving me joy. These past couple weeks have been extremely overwhelming and I'm glad I can fall back on this to clear my head and give me some kind of peace ❤❤❤❤❤

Celeste

Did I scream and chuck myphone at the wall in excitement? Yes. Was it worth it? Yes. IS BOBBY A BADASS?! YES. AM I JEALOUS OF A WEBTOON CHARACTER? Double YES

RpG

What was he gonna say to poppy after the kiss but she interupted him???

Pigresse973

I need that kiss to be my new wallpaper lol 😂

Turia Smith

First of all @Lilydusk thank you for all your hard work ☺️❤️ I love this comic and it was literally the first story I read here on WEBTOON and it I had to choose it would defs be my last 😁 AND OH MY GOD THANK YOU POPPY FOR FINALLY KISSING HIM!!! Now I hope I can use this to fuel my writing for my essay 🤪 Her reaction after literally had me laughing and everyone in my house looking at me like I’m crazy. But going to go see Vincent now 😣 that look on his face at the end. My heart feels for Tora. He deserves happiness. He didn’t even get it as a child 😭😭 please help him Poppy Also. Yes. Mr. Lam only being worried about Tora’s self respect. Hands up for that man 🙏🏼👐🏼

Julia G

First off, happy screaming!!! Happy dancing!!! Dying of laughter!!! Every time I think “this is my favorite episode” Lily tops it with another one. It’s cast off time people, our ship is finally pulling away from the dock. Tora’s relief that she has nothing to do with the notebook is one thing but the look on his face while she’s packing her art supplies, there’s a sadness in his eyes. And what he says about her having nothing to do with it “but maybe (he) can delay the inevitable just for today”, he’s still operating on the belief that he won’t get to keep her in his life. Whether he’s thinking he’ll walk away or she will is uncertain but he definitely has serious doubt that anything lasting could come from whatever kind of relationship they might develop. Even still he’s testing the waters, seeing how far they can go before that “inevitable” happens. The panel of Tora shaking his head was so adorable and impish. It reminds me of a little kid when you ask them a question and they shake their head with a lot of extra enthusiasm. I love how he asked for a kiss on the cheek. Thinking back to the “sleep with me” proposition he made back at Alice’s, this is a much more innocent form of affection for him to ask for and he chose to ask for something so simple so he wouldn’t push his luck with Poppy and what she’s comfortable with. Even with the minor complaint about him getting away with things because he’s good looking we can see Poppy thinking about it, almost hear her wondering “do I even want to kiss him?” and that blush before she grabs him is the moment she realizes she does want to kiss him. But she also decides a simple peck on the cheek isn’t what she wants, she wants a little more. 😏 and she goes for it. The surprise on Tora’s face when she grabs his jacket, those wide eyes when she kisses him. He didn’t really expect her to be so forceful/eager to do it. He may have even expected her to try to negotiate her way out of it. And that hesitation with his hand, she took a leap but he’s still hesitant to reach for her, to touch her. Her pulling a Tora with the hoodie was pure gold!!! 🤣🤣🤣 my abs hurt and I was laughing so hard as she shoved him through the door and down the stairs. But dang it, Poppy, I want to know what he was gonna say 😔 That “muffled scream” 🤣 we’ve all done that before, Poppy, we won’t judge. *puts pillow over face* screams over Poppy and Tora’s kiss. Tora clenching the painting while the guards were talking down to him but keeping his cool because he’s there as a favor to Poppy and won’t hurt her work with Mr. Lam by knocking heads. Mr. Lam’s instructions for Tora to remove the hood and stand up straight and his talk about self respect/dignity. Tora is surprised that like Poppy, Lam is treating him like a human being. Tora is used to being treated with fear like the man in the grocery store or contempt like the guards. He’s used to being judged negatively on sight, even tells Gyu “Anyone with eyes can take one look at me and see what I’m all about.” and he didn’t expect Lam to be any different, he also is less sure of how to react to it. Tora even made sure to keep the hood up on his neck to help hide the tattoo , probably because Mr. Lam might mistake his intentions as threatening like with what happened with Scharch. Much like Granny Alice is an influence in Tora’s life, I think Mr. Lam will teach him some things too. When Mr. Lam thanks Tora, he’s not as nervous about saying “you’re welcome” through there’s still hesitation like he had to think back for a second on what Poppy told him to say in response to thank you. Thank you isn’t something Tora hears often but he’s leaning quickly. Tora mirroring the peace sign was so un-Tora. Like Poppy hasn’t taught him what response goes with that so he just did it back. 😆 “Did I just turn into an errand boy for that little hamster...?” 😂😂🤣 I couldn’t contain myself, tears of laughter were shed. Yes, Tora, you certainly did. That self satisfied smirk on your face tells us that “peck” still has you pretty pleased and replaying the kiss in your mind does too. The mighty hath fallin alright, and he’s still got a long way to go so strap in. I hate Vincent so much. I hate how he puts that empty look in Tora’s eyes. I hate how he’s trained Tora through God only knows what horrible means and it caused Tora to create this mindless soldier persona he slips into when he’s near Vincent. Like the trauma he suffered at Vincent’s hands, or orders, was so damaging that Tora retreated into himself and become a robot-like soldier to please Vincent and Vincent triggers it, causing Tora to revert back to that way of existing when Tora has to deal with him. That look in his eyes is the same empty expression Tora had when he dragged those thugs to Vincent’s meeting. That expression breaks my heart.

Pigresse973

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 nooooooo I wanted to wait ‘til Lily to publish it here lol I can’t wait to see what’s next!

Katarina Puchkarev

Thank you for making my day and honestly my whole week ❤ Similarly to a lot of people on here, this has been a challenging week (and honestly year), but knowing that I get to have something magical like your comic to look forward to brings a lot of happiness into my life. I just want to say that your comic is something I look forward to reading every single week and I really appreciate the amount of work that you put behind it. I can't wait to see what's next!!

Ruthie

Read it about 10 times already lol

Alex

Wow... did not see that coming. At. All. Thank you. 🙏☺️🤯😮

draatiinii

Well. Now we know what those hands do.

Minimouette

Reading this for the 10th time already... after all the fluff and the screaming, the galerist in me is kinda stressed abouth the state this painting might be in XD

Ruin

Guys what is Vincent gonna say when he sees the strawberry hair tie 😭

IcingQuinYang2

I loved the kiss drawings. These were heart quake moments

Katie

*SCREAMING* *SWEATING* *SHAKING* 🥴🥴 Ya’ll there is so much happening here I don’t even know where to BEGIN *Joins Poppy on rooftop and screams loudly into the abyss*🤯🤯 IT TOOK 35 EPISODES BUT WE’RE HERE! 🎉🎉 The Kiss: Ya’ll I re-read from the beginning to that full body shot of the kiss soooo many times before I kept scrolling I just 😍😍 GET IT POPPY! Own it girl, go for that gold! Representing all us THT’s out here 🤤 There has been a lot of chatter about Lily’s use of colors in the story to represent them both and the colors in the background here - such a beautiful sunset meld of warm colors with pink and orange but those purple/blue tones were still there as though representing the two of their worlds colliding and - we’re reading the work of a genius. A true mastermind, a literary and artistic hero, if you will. Also - THEM HANDS THO 👏 The Inevitable: I mean, we are talking about Poppy being a part of your life, right boo? The Push: Oml Poppy’s my new romantic hero I just - kisses her crush and pushes him down a flight of stairs and he’s still about it. I can’t- I just - *dies* Tora and Mr. Lam: Poppy’s outlook on life is infectious. Plus, Tora got to say ‘You’re Welcome’ to someone else and that right there was a MOMENT for our Tiger - ‘specially how he got to see first hand Poppy’s impact on someone else. Also - can we chat about how he brought the painting to Mr. Lam so she could work? 👀 Boy you a thug, but you a precious thug ❤️ “Oh how the mighty hath fallen -“ asdfoaidfdihgodaj 😍 "Missed me already, sweetheart?” - *see above* Vincent: 😒😒 The man knows how to ruin a moment. I’m still squealing over here and not quite at the point to tinfoil theory yet but I’m so EXCITED about all of these developments! What’s Poppy thinking? What does Vincent want? Will Tora see Poppy again with Quincey? Is Poppy going to see Quincey that night? Will Tora go back to her that night after Vincent mind-fucks him? Okay maybe I am ready to theorize….

timasii

*squeeeeeeee* omg yes! You go Poppy! Also about died of laughter after watching her tie Tora up in the hood like he did way back in the beginning! 🤣

Kat

I'm gonna die between now and next week!!!

Sarah

THIS IS THE BEST BIRTHDAY EVER. THANK YOU!

Alex Smith

I love how he only asked for a kiss on the cheek, still respecting her boundaries, but his FACE when she kissed him full on was the best thing ever. Leave it to this tiny girl to bring the all might "Tiger" to his knees! 😏

Alex Smith

Great episode Lily and thank you for all.your hard work on the comic and this Patreon! 🥰

Michelle

Ahhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 That’s all.

Nandi

Ahhhhh 😱 im so happy but sad 😭😭 I need moreeee

Kimberly Pillco

Girl I love it this episode is too cute and funny💕

Vita

THAT THUMB NAIL IS ILLEGAL!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Girl Wonder Podcast

WHAT A LOVELY SURPRISE! Just came here to say THANK YOU. But of course, now I'm scared about what's next for our Poppy & Tora. They kissed! They acknowledge that there are feelings. But, now .... I think the real dangers of Tora's world are gonna come full force!

Linkan

I CAN REALLY IMAGINE LILY THINKING ABOUT OUR REACTION WHILE MAKING THAT KISSY SCENE

ᴄʜᴀꜱɪᴛʏ

He doesn’t know where he is so I guess that means he assumes he’s with Quincey. So I guess that means he’s clear?

Harveybirdman

You SPOILED us this episode and I am dying! I have to say I am unusually able to guess a little bit about what is coming next but that kiss caught me totally off guard tonight and I loved every second of it! Our poppy sure does have some big hamster balls to pull a fast one on tora like that! I also loved how tora was going to say her name after their kiss and when he said her full name to mr. Lam because he has yet to actually call her by her real name so it was a bit endearing to me. I also wasnt expecting for poppy to act so quick on her feet and use toras move against him by tieing the hoodie. Now I'm just stuck here daydreaming about how their next interaction will go after that heart thumping affair. Bravo @lillydusk just bravo. With everything that is happening in the world right now and my job your story gives me something to look forward to that I can enjoy and have a few minuets of complete and utter satisfaction in my own little world. Thank you for all that you do and give us. Your hard work and effort is truly appreciated.

Linkan

I wanna screenshoot the panel so bad but it’s illegal :(

Erin

Okay, yes, kiss AH but ALSO I’m really interested in the part about “delaying the inevitable”. If that’s Poppy’s inner monologue, to me, that adds more weight to the theory that she actually does have the notebook.

kittykatty

About time! Thanks! I thought it was NEVER going to happen 😒. 😍😍

Ashley

This was amazing!

marifer

I DID NOT SEE THIS COMING, YOU HAD ME TOTALLY FOOLED. MY Heart was screaaaming, and I thought it would be a small kiss on the cheek and was happy about it, then i was like HOLLDDD UPPPP this better not be just on someones minddd. Loved this episode.

Julia G

My Friday's consist of nothing important (who cares about work) until we get an episode update. Then its an hours of reading, re-reading, losing all brain function, slowly getting my brain to work again and then putting my thought out for the MLP community, looking through the hundreds of comments and threads that those comments have and by the time i come back up for air it's the middle of the night. Whelp, time to dive back in, I'm sure there's 50 more comments posted while I was typing

Jina Vargas

That kiss..... was LIFE!!!! So good!!!!

Cynthia

So uh I’ve commented already and will comment again after I read this for the upteenth time and can finally put my screaming thoughts into words but just dropping a off a song that popped into my head for this KISS!!! “head first” by Christian French

Nicole Berg

Yesssssssss!!!!!!!! Finally!!!!!!! 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳😍

Christine Lopez

you are such an amazing artist! I love this episode!!!

larosamorada

Please excuse me for a moment. I had to be resurrected and have my soul placed back in my body because HOLY FUCKING HELL….I did NOT see that coming!!! Lily, MA’AM, this rug here…you just keep pulling it out, dontcha? Well played, Lily, well played. I’m waiting for the Tsunamis to hit from the goddamn tectonic plates shifting from our collective screams. Okay, okay…it’s been an hour and a half, I think I *might* be able to put together a halfway decent analysis. OOF. Universe, I need more brain cells please. Okay Tora, did you *really* suspect nothing? Because you were pretty damn worried for somebody who didn’t suspect her being involved. Maybe you had a guess, but I’m not buying it buddy. I think that’s just plain relief you’re shrugging off- because now you’re free to get involved with her if you want. Just the possibility of something different; dare I say hope? And Tora, sir, were you staring at her rear while she was leaning down? Mmmhmm…you’re definitely in a mood. All that relief got you sprung son- no wonder you were getting cheeky with Poppy. Because those saucey bedroom eyes he shot her when he said “You know the rules.” Tsk tsk…Pops never had a chance, did she? That little lip up-kick would do any woman in… And yet, Poppy is just straight incredulous! LMAO I love how she calls him out on his bullshit!!! And that frowny face he makes when Poppy questions his motives. She just took the reins again and you’re so screwed Tora. So screwed. But here comes Tora again with the power play- asking for that peck on the cheek. Well, guess what buddy, Poppy is NOT gonna be out played. I love how they’ve both tossed around their power plays and Poppy decides to take matters into her own hands laying one on him. Furthermore, Tora LOVES this back and forth power struggle of theirs. I think that’s why he finally gives in and loses himself in that kiss. And did y’all see? Poppy’s hands are gripping onto Tora’s hoodie for DEAR LIFE (remind y’all of anything?). Jesus they just fit so well together; their body language says they’re both into it. The hand placements are SO familiar and intimate. Like they’ve known each other their whole damn lives (AND Y’ALL GO BACK TO THE AB KISS SCENE AND COMPARE!- Diana, you brilliant woman, thank you for pointing that out!). It’s so sweet and sexy. And can we take just a minute to enjoy the warm pinky/purple tones of this frame? Christ it’s so stunning. The halo of light (setting sun) around their heads…like she’s breathing life into him. I can’t y’all. I. JUST. CAN’T. I’ve read every single SG over and over—y’all this gets me more than all of those combined. I’m sorry, Tora, that was WAY more than a PECK. BA-FUCKING-DUMP. And Poppy knows that too. CUE FEMININE PANIC. I’m still trying to decide if she panicked because she liked it more than she anticipated or if she was trying to get back at him…so I’m going with BOTH. BOTH IS GOOD. I love that she pulled the same hoodie trick on him…Poppy’s a fast learner for real. And gods, her face is practically fucking PURPLE as she’s pushing him back to the door. LOL I loved their screwed up little faces during this whole exchange. Tora’s little fangs, Poppy’s wackadoodle face…I just died laughing at this completely. MUFFLED SCREAM. YES POPPY, ME TOO GIRL, ME FUCKING TOO. Okay, must compose self for serious talk now…oh who am I kidding? Mr. Lam, I’m sorry for what I’m about to forget/miss in this scene. Which means Lily is hiding something again. LOL First off, Tora, you’re gonna burn the damn clutch outta that car. It’s not a Ferrari man. Again, zero fucks given for parking spaces. Nice. But I low key love how Tora kinda panicked that he didn’t make it in time… again, somebody cares more than he lets on. Yes Tora, his name is Mr. Lame. DEAD. And here we go again with the snooty folk judging Tora…sigh. Poor guy can’t ever catch a break. But that control, Tora, that’s impressive. You could tell he’s holding back big time with that hand clench. HOT DAMN. Mr. Lam for the win- teaching Tora to respect himself and giving him a chance! KUDOS to you sir! NGL, I teared up a little at this; you just know there’s been zero male figures that have shown Tora that kind of respect. I’ll still take it even if his tat was still covered. And goodness, that tiny devastation in Tora’s face when he thinks Mr. Lam doesn’t like the painting. And that little pause between when he says “ya” and “you”…Tora, what are you hiding with that slang? Are you saying you don’t always talk like a thug? It’s nearly imperceptible, but combined with that look on his face…it just speaks to the different man hiding inside of him. AWWW…the “You’re welcome” lesson stuck. So proud Tora, so proud!!! I cannot get over that panel with him holding up the peace sign. That’s gotta feel awkward AF for Tora. LMAO And now we’re back in the warm sunset of the early evening hours- out of the harsh light of reality. Yes, Tora, YES you just became an errand boy for a kiss. Don’t forget this was YOUR idea, sir, so don’t go pretending you got swindled. You’re daydreaming about that “peck” honey, HOW THE MIGHTY HATH FALLEN INDEED. That little hamster got all 6 foot 3 inches of you on ya damn knees. And yes, I’m completely going to ignore that Vincent interrupted Tora’s daydreaming. I’ll save that for next week. I’m still just trying to function over here, okay?

Leslie

Um. So this episode was like 113% dreams come true amazing. Which means it’s gonna get.....really bad in a hurry here, right? -sweats nervously- -clutches marbles-

kaielichi

Someone needs to make a Discord for this community asap!!

mabarigroomer88

I am just so happy. I like seeing Tora look innocent and surprised looking.

Belle

Lily, you are the best!

Shay

Omg omg the ship is sailing!!!!! Ok ok I gotta get back to reading only half way thru!!! 💞💞💞💞

Rodi

Okay so I screamed. Like legitimately screamed. Also, Tora has big ass hands.

ducky duck

Just wondered what the ages of tora and poppy are ?

MadCoolKid

My gutter mind really thought he was gonna take her on that roof and just tear her clothes off...too much secret garden reading

Senpai98

Anyone else think Tora just drove to the airport with a raging boner courtesy of poppylan 👏🏻

Sommer Hinkley

👌😍and now we wait for their first sexy time 😚😈🍆💦

Shay

Ugh Vincent is about to do something to slow the ship down isn’t he 😪😡. Dude he’s still wearing the strawberry hair tie! And and or maybe they will connect that scooter of hers that she might have never towed out of the bushes to her! In wonder if a mafia clean up crew came and cleaned up Goliath’s body and shoes etc.... Lmao the *peace sign* This episode was so good. Like one of the sweetest moments surrounded perfect timing comedy!

Nina Castelmonti

Lily, I was surprised with the kiss on the mouth that she gave Tora and I was delighted because I would have done the same! And the detail of her taking it from the sweatshirt with force has been great!👏👏👏

Pribbz

What is the best way to scream in this chat? I was thinking of trying to type how I screamed... but I don’t think I could recreate whatever noise came out of me in letter form. 😊😝 edit: Also, don’t you guys love how Poppy (in her own way) has had an impact on both Tora and Mr. Lam? Specifically with Tora saying, “You’re Welcome” and Mr. Lam throwing a peace sign. I personally like to look at it like she “taught” them that. I use the word taught loosely here. However, I like to think that her acts of kindness have pushed them both to spread a similar kindness to others. She truly has an infectious personality/energy/humanity. You go Poppy! BOSS LEVEL THUG! ✌️

Ash Longoria

Someone in the comments mentioned Poppy’s ex boyfriend and now I’m just imagining a scene where her and tora run into Julri in public and tora makes him sceeeared 🙈

Victoria Dias

“Oh how the mighty hath fallen”..... IN LOVE, ISN’T IT, TORA BOY???!! 🥴🥴

Ezra V

Ok so I’m 100% convinced poppy knows boxing. How the hell did she push Toras tall ass out?!!! That was unexpected for sure! This kiss, tora getting all serious, poppy freaking out and trying to get him out as quickly as possible so she can freak out alone! Those are some massive hamster balls you got there. I’m on to you Lily! You little trickster, you 😏 as always this is episode was great!💜😊

Raquel Gaspar

ARRRRGHHHHHHH THIS EPISODE ❤️❤️❤️ I WAS NOT EXPECTING THAT, AT ALL ai ai ai, mi corazon

Ezra V

Wait, wait, wait.... when poppy finished kissing tora, did tora think she was trying to take his hoodie off?!😂 is that why he’s blushing?!

Julia G

So now that we’ve seen the kiss we’ve been starving for, I’ve got a question. We all know Tora was deprived of a lot in his life, like being thanked or holding someone’s hand. What (non-sex related) couple/friend behavior or action is everyone hoping to see Tora experience or do? I’m really hoping to see Tora hug Poppy. That’s something he seems very unfamiliar with and I’m looking forward to the moment when he feels comfortable enough to reach out and hug her.

Mrpokeylope

So so so cute. The comical faces were A+

vana

OMG LILY THIS EPISODE 😭😭😭 I'M IN MY FEELS RIGHT NOW!!

Kayla

I feel like we all secretly knew Poppy was going to make the first move😏😏😏

Amanda Baker

Omg Lilly this episode was sooooo goooooddd!! I needed it and yasssssssss🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

GenX

I’m so giddy reading this chapter. Nice move, Poppy! I realized how little or low Tora thinks if himself. He doesn’t think of himself as good looking and was surprised about it. His self esteem is low so he compensates for it. This is due to Vincent’s treatment if him since childhood. Mr Lam can see it in his pose. That’s why the little kitten Poppy is not afraid of him.

Frosina❄️

The way i was squealing through out this whole episode i literally was rolling on my bed!!!!!! Lily you are god sent thank u queen 🥺

Myosotis

Have you ever noticed that Poppy is called Bobby on Tora's phone + something I never noticed : her image is a cute avocado ahaha. People were theorizing about a kiss on Facebook groups and they were right!! That was so cute and Tora's face in the car when he was thinking about it was perfect 😍❤️ and I love the way you draw cars. PERSONNALITY THEORY This episod was so cute it made my day Poppy did the first step to love, it says a lot about her personnality. She is stubborn and impulsive. But also After the kiss when she covered Tora's head, she was unconfortable about what she did. Like full red. Which also means she is shy and not self confident. We already knew that but I really like that duality in her : she can do crazy stuff on an impulsion and then be ashamed or confused about it cause she realized what she did in a cute way. And Tora is way more romantic than I thought he would be. Great work Lily!

Frosina❄️

I was hoping the paint on her nose smeared on his face after and then Mr. Lam would’ve been like “ahh you got a little something on your face” 😂

Luckilia

Thank you so much, Lilydusk, for this awesome chapter!! Totally did not see that coming! I'm grinning constantly for three hours already and fanatasizing about how their next interaction is gonna be. I love that Poppy kinda "steals" their first kiss or at least, surprises Tora with it and not the other way around. It's been mentioned before, but there are so many comics around with the stereotypically stronger male being all mysterious and a jerk and a stupid little girl falling for him anyways *facepalm*. Whereas here, there is so much more to the characters than meets the eye and their shift in power from one to the other and back again is awesomely protrayed! Thank you again for this rich characters and awesome story! I love how Tora just sits in the car with this smug smile to himself, remembering the kiss and reveling in the fact he now can confirm she finds him handsome. It's such a schoolboyish scene to me,he's so light and happy about the littlest things. And thinking it's Poppy when his phone dings, nope boy, I think it's you missing her already! :D And then it's Vincent....I'm dreading what's coming now for our cute couple... Haaa....there is so much more to say about this episode (as always) but I'm gonna leave it at that!

Erica Vanesa

Ahhh I was NOT expecting them to kiss but as soon as I saw the thumbnail for this chapter I was like 😏 could it be? Oh the joy of being right lol....also, I was thinking about how right after they kissed he was starting to say her name and then she cut him off to tie the hoodie around his head...I wonder what he would’ve said 😩😩

Mahirah Sattar

THANK YOU FOR THIS EPISODE!!!! I constantly re-read the episode and still can't get over that kiss

VioletFemmeXOXO

Ok one more comment, I love how in MPL, Tora is softer and unknowingly vulnerable with Poppy but in Secret Garden, he is more “take charge” and rough. My favorite day is now Friday, can’t wait for next week 😩♥️

Airmi Zolina

I love every one of these but I feel like I'm back in the day spending all my coins on one machine and I can't get enough!! Girl, great job but don't forget to rest and don't work yourself too much.

Soulchan91

Thank you for our amazing job !! I dont expecting this !! wow ♥️😍! It was so good, awesome , so sweet, and so funny too 😂, can't wait til next week ❤️❤️❤️

Carol

ABOUT GOD DAM F**** TIME!!!😍😍😍 Lily you just made my day! Poppy my God the courage to even do that ugh I wish I had! Tora all smug too😏 I honestly wasn't expecting this what a nice surprise tho! Next time Tora lower that hand a little bit more😉😏 Thank god for the mandatory mask we have to wear at work because I'm going to have this stupid grin on my face all day!!!

Paige p

This chapter was amazing and I absolutely loved it! I did notice a slight spelling error that I'm so sorry to point out. When Tora is in the airport, Mr Lam says, "and thank you as well for deliering this painting to me." It should be 'delivering' but its small and I'm sure others wont notice! Its totally understandable if you can't get to it with your tight deadlines, we appreciate all your work!!

Eva Rodríguez

Oh My god! This episode is fucking hilarious!! So long waiting for that kiss to be real! And Poppy she definitely is a fierce naughty little hamster...straight to his mouth! Hell yeah❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ and the reaction just....so good!

Barbara Viggo Enoch

When all the fans calls for the kiss without really expecting it because of past experiences with so much author toying with them, and when in MPL it actually happened, you drop dead because of the shock... like my god, it actually happened...

Dehak

They kissed!!!! I was waiting for so long and she is the one who initiate it!!! That's perfect!!! Thank you Lily!!! You have brightened my Day!!

BlueCaty

My brain is turned to mush right now, I was absolutely not ready for tonight’s episode. A few hours have passed and I’m still not okay! Lily gave us so much in this episode, so much beauty and surprise! From the first panels, I was like „why are the colors so rosy and warm? Do I need to check my phone screen settings?” Then it dawned on me that Lily was setting the mood and OH MY GOD what mood that was! I was speechless for an hour, just staring at the two... Tora relieved that she does not have anything to do with the notebook. Yes. Also, Tora checking her ass when she puts her art supplies back? Hell yes. Is he offering selfless help? Didn’t think so. Poppy admitting she find him good looking, girl are you confessing something here? Calling him a thug – how does this coming from her sound so warm and endearing (in my head)? Tora is testing the waters, see how far would she go, would she kiss him on the cheek? I think he just likes to tease her, the same way he did at Alice’s, he expected a punch or something, but no way in hell could he have expected THIS! This, beautiful, wonderful, out of this world kiss! Can we step back and see Poppy’s face before her resolve to kiss him? Big eyes, looking up at him, sadness? For him? That he needs this from her? Or that she wants it? Am I reading too much into it? Then the next panel she bites at her lips, gathering courage because she knows exactly what she wants to do and boy, give him the time of his life sweet little woman, he will not know what’s hit him! The fact that he was not even touching her at the beginning and then „just for today” he moved his hand on her back – my heart, I cannot take it. That kiss panel will haunt me. His blushed confused faced afterward – GOLD! He forgot all her nicknames, trying to say Poppy, but our girl has come to her senses and she absolutely does not want to face what she just did, so she gives him a taste of his own medicine pulling the hood over his face and tying it just as he did when she fell from the tree. She said to Erdene „that poor man sounded embarrassed, did not want me to see him”, so she feels exactly the same right now: embarrassed, not wanting him to see her flushed face and it’s so freaking adorable. Her manhandling him down the stairs – great material for power struggles essay! *muffled screaming* The airport scene is wonderful as well. Again his bad parking which is hilarious, because I’m sure our boy cand drive, just that he doesn’t give a fuck about where to leave his car, seeing him worried he might not have made in time and then worried that Mr. Lam does not like the painting gave me a feel of how much he cares for Poppy. And the fact that he learned to say you’re welcome, just shows how much influence she already has on him. Tora giving the peace sign with those confused eyes, well that is a moment to remember. Lastly the message exchange – you’re the best? Oh, Poppy, YES HE IS! Him realizing he turned into an errand boy – priceless. For a peck? Are you serious? If that was a peck, hmm... how would a proper kiss look like Tora? Please go back and show us! :)) #howthemightyhathfallen No more daydreaming for you thug, the master has called his dog and that is so so sad, I’m teary... And also...you’re going to go to Vincent with that strawberry in your hair? Oh please don’t, my heart aches in anticipation because I know Vince will notice it and there will be not „just for today” anymore... That was a great episode, so full of emotions and I’m going back on my pillow to cry some more. Thank you Lilydusk!

EyeCan02

I'm still in shock that they actually kissed or "pecked" like Tora said. XD Omg is Tora even going to be able to concentrate during his meeting with Vincent after his kiss with Poppy? Also he said "I want to delay the inevitable at least for a day." Does that mean the gang is about to find out about Poppy soon to try to use her against Tora? Ugh either way, I can't wait to see what happens next. Plzz tell me Tora and Poppy get to interact in the next chapter! I need to read a scene where Tora asks about the kiss!

Nina Pestner

Ou my god the kiiisssed🙈🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰💯💖💖💖💖 thank you lily that was so beautifull

Sophia

Kinda random... but i wonder if were ever going to see Julri get intimidated by tora 😂😂😂 that would be freakin awesome

mapahuit

I smacked my face with the phone while reading it 😂 Took me by surprise... but OMG what an art, Lily! everything was on point and I LOVED clueless/surprised Tora Lastly, I died with the piece/v sign after delivering Poppy's paint to Mr. Lam. Tora's such a socially awkward but hot individual

Heather Hutton

Ok, so I am new to the fandom. Only been reading for a few weeks, but lemme just say I love this couple so much. Tora is just so over the moon for her. But I do have some questions.... Tora, in a previous chapter, says he has never held someone's hand. He isn't known for having women by the people in his world. So much so that there is a rumour of him being gay. And this kiss definitely threw him. Lily is our tiger new to all of this? Like all all of this? I could be overthinking everything. He was surprised Pops thinks he was handsome, despite women throwing themselves at him all the time. Most likely, a self-esteem thing, so the shock of the kiss could be that as well. But he looked like a teenager after their first kiss. Was it? Because if so not only do I find his reaction freaking adorable, but that would be an interesting facet to this complex character. Love Mr Lam in this chapter. Grandpop helping out the tiger. The smallest of comments really can have the biggest impact on people. Yes, Ma'am Miss Poppy. Get your man. Turn a tiger into a well-loved house kitten. I really want to know what he was about to say before the hood trick was turned around on him. Our boi had no cool in that moment. Then again neither did Pops. She had a damn death grip on that hoodie. I think Quincy, through his book, was Tora's wingman on this one. Really hope we get to see those two chat about it. Quincy seems like the type that would press for details. And fuck Quincy's dad for bursting our boi's little happy bubble. I can't tell you how many times I reread this chapter. I love how on the surface, if you are just going off of look, these characters are one way. But when you look closely, they are quite the opposite. So strawberries hold some significance for Tora? Strawberry juice is his preferred drink. Possibly one childhood memory that isn't awful? The hair tie could be far more significant for him than we know. Sorry, this was so long. I'll stop rambling now.

Len

Lily! Thank you, thank you, thank you! That was so well done, I can definitely say I was so surprised and the biggest gasp escaped from my mouth in shock and immediately laughter followed with Tora&Poppy's kiss. You made my night/weekend honestly with this episode, and I needed that with everything going on in the world right now, and worrying that you don't matter to some. But in your comic and patron group none of that is an issue and in here when I get to take a mental break and enjoy episodes like this where we all are so ready to experience the same heart fluttering moments like this, it's really great. Thank you, that was so well done on all levels in my opinion the art work as well. I appreciate your attention to details. I just had to comment and let you know my brain personally needed this episode and was thrilled with what Tora considered to be a peck, ol greedy boy. My girl Poppy showed just how spontaneously ballsy she can be! Poppy&Tora ship is official!

PleasantPeasant

That, my friends, is the collective sound of ovaries exploding everywhere.

Ez-Cheez

I’m pretty my heart flew out of my ass when I read this week’s episode. I was NOT expecting that and it was a V pleasant surprise. I LOVED that Poppy pulled the hood-trick on Tora and all but shoved him down a flight of stairs. Having feelings is embarrassing y’all.

Ditto12g

I. DIED. 🤣🤣🤣 Her pulling the hood and pushing him down the stairs afterwards was EVERYTHING. Great job again. Lily!

Natasha

I’m brand new to this webtoon and this patreon (like, just discovered a couple of days ago). It’s not my first webtoon or patreon and I’ve gotta say it’s one of, if not THE best of both! I love everything about it, especially the other patrons! I love reading y’all’s comments! This seems like such an awesome fan community and I’m really glad to have stumbled across it! Now to the meat of my comment, I have a bad feeling about how things could progress with Mr. Lam. If/when he sees Tora’s neck tattoo, he will no doubt associate him with Scharch, who has a matching tattoo. He will also associate Poppy with them since right now Tora seems like her messenger. How will this affect Mr. Lam’s relationship with Poppy and her job? Am I overthinking?

Sasha

FINALLY!!! The romance is blooming!!! It was great! It was hilarious and I loved it. I'm also obsessed so I'm not sure I can provide an unbiased opinion.

Tragicgal

This episode had me GIGGLING WITH GLEE! I love the color contrast between them of light and dark in the kissing panel. Gawd I would scream too.

Katie Ferguson

That was the best!!! Tora’s reaction.... oh my heart!

Ocean

It would be PERFECT timing for Julri to try to come back into Poppys life after that kiss. Like thanks, but no thanks Julri! I would love to see Toras reaction to Julri, especially after that kiss. Tora's like "Im spruuung, dawg she got, got me doing things I never do....she got me doing the dishes, anything she want for some kisses..." *me cackiling*

Pamela Vadell

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊 seeing Tora's shock expression always make laugh

Vita

Ok, Im going to try one of these longer reaction type responses cause there was just SOOO many good things happening in this episode 🤗🥰 First off, we are seeing Poppy grow into a more confident person throughout this series, and I think we will continue to see even more. We saw it with her growth of outfit choices for her business meetings, and I suspect we will see it even more as she develops her relationship with Tora. SHE made the first move to kiss him. I suspect in the future when they kiss again, she will not be as embarrassed. We also have to remember that Poppy was already thinking sexual thoughts about Tora. Her reacting to The Secret Garden with Tora popping into her mind happened just before he called her. Our girl knows what she wants and goes gets it! Just after their kiss, Tora also starts to call Poppy by her actual name! I can’t recall a time when he hasn’t referred to her as sweetheart or Bobby. I love that the moment feels like all of the walls have come down between them. That they are just both wholly in the moment. And delay the inevitable? Tora, honey, the inevitable is that you will both fall in love. Stop fighting it, you aren’t going anywhere! I know this was in the previous chapter, but I want to remind everyone that Tora apologized to Poppy for taking the picture. For someone in his profession, I can’t imagine he has apologized very often in the past. It’s incredible just how much more vulnerable Tora is with Poppy and how much bolder Poppy is with Tora. I feel that they really do bring out the best in each other mutually. Side note, I can’t wait to see Poppy go bad ass bitch on us with her death glare. I know it’s going to happen. You know it’s going to happen. It will be glorious to see. Also, I still think she knows about the journal and is concealing it from Tora. In the last chapter, she turned her face away from Tora as she was responding to his question about whether or not she had found anything else other than the shoe. Im so happy Tora met Mr. Lam!! Mr. Lam has such paternal qualities, I’m amazed that he could impart so many subtle lessons in such a short about of time! Dignity and respect for your self, what an important thing! But that’s juxtaposed with the fact that Tora purposefully hides his tattoo from Mr. Lam when asked to put his hood down. As he said in the previous chapter, he’s ashamed of who he is. He’s hiding that past from Mr. Lam - someone who likely knows about the Balthhuman Clan and its shady business. I get the impression he doesn’t want Mr. Lam to know that for two reasons. In that short span of time, Mr. Lam treated him with kindness instead of reacting in fear like Tora is used to. And also because he know that Mr. Lam and Poppy work together and doesn’t want Mr. Lam to warn Poppy about him. After all, he and Scharch are from the same clan and have matching neck tattoos. And Tora say “your welcome” after being thanked… ooooffff. The fact that he had to learn that first from Poppy just speaks volumes on how often he was thanked for what he had done for other people. Which brings me to a theory. I think Mr. Lam will be killed, specifically by Scharch and maybe for clan related business this time. My spidey senses are tingling for this one. Thematically, it could hold a lot of emotional weight for Tora and Poppy to both lose someone they looked up to. And perhaps act as a catalyst for them in some capacity. Tora in that one frame leaning back and think about Poppy is probably one of the closest he’s ever been to feeling like a regular guy. He was so relaxed and had such a boyish quality! I am so happy that he had that brief time to reflect on a good thing that happened in his life. A final comment on colors, inspired by previous chapter discussions on it. They kissed at/around sunset! The transition between day into night! In a sense, they are meeting in the middle since they each represent such different color spectrums. And then with that text that Tora got from Vincent, we are transitioning into night. The color scheme matches up so well with the emotional changes of the characters!!! What amazing attention to detail! Which brings me to next week’s episode. I get the impression it’s going to be dark. Thanks for reading to the end!! ❤️❤️❤️

OracleENBY

Ngl, the way Poppy tied the hood and manhandled Tora around made me feel a type of way

Samantha Sanchez

I’m just curious... how tall is Poppy supposed to be?

Adventurous Snail

What it's like being an adult with a short attention span and overly active imagination: Try to fall asleep. Fail. Daydream about something.... oops it's Tora. 🤷‍♀️ Tora is missing. Vincent is angrily ordering people around, trying to locate him. Claude with a crested eyepatch has a smirk on his face, and leans over to whisper, "That fucker is sleeping with the fishes." Internal screaming. My eyes are watering. Pans to the river by Poppy's apartment. Something orange floats to the surface, pauses and then quickly retreats. The small orange fish swims toward a man suspended in the water. "You really did it?" Nemo asks. Tora smirks through his snorkeling mask. "I did it. I touched the butt." Nemo pulls out a sticker from his... fish pockets? And places it over the crest on his neck. The sticker is a picture of a peach with a bite taken out of it. Tora is now in the butt toucher club.

Lauréanne Rescat

I was working all day today and was reading this chapter in the commune (be safe to anyone taking it too!!) and this made my freaking day!!!!!!!!! Listenning to music that was perfect too (some lewis capaldi; hold me while you wait) AND I LOVE!!!!! i just cannot wait for the rest of this story, thank you so much for it❤

Wild Poppies

I look forward to this series so freaking much. I've never wished my weeks away so often as I do now to see what will happen next!

Alex

Can this series be made into a tv show already! It’s so good! Really want to see these characters brought to life! 😍

Cynthia

TLDR; I’m a simp and Lily… you are what they call overqualified for the job. Okay. So I’ve thought about how I want to convey my thoughts at least 500 times since last night’s episode. Re-read the episode about that many times, too. Posting something this long is scary but might as well do what I can before everything combusts and I end up with nothing. Here goes – please bear (or tiger… terrible pun) with me. After all the internal screaming hath somewhat calmed, I realized this week’s episode felt really bittersweet, actually. Something about it hit a little home for me, still trying to figure that out. The episode as a standalone is amazing – adorable, hot, and lots of character development, particularly with Tora. Then I started thinking about how this whole kiss happened nearly right after their whole conversation about who should and shouldn’t be there, Poppy clearly learning about becoming unknowingly involved in something dangerous that Tora is a part of, and Tora’s internal monologue about trust and his perception of himself. Lust aside, it’s almost as if the kiss is 1) solidifying unspoken baby romantic feelings, 2) solidifying this mutual trust between each other, and 3) apologies, thanks, and more. Sure, Tora was likely joking around like he did with the “sleep with me” comment, even though this might have been a genuine stab at asking for affection. When I look at the panel of them MAKING OUT because Tora honey that ain’t no “peck” (the hell? A peck doesn’t give you time to hesitate, decide you want to put your hand on her hip, and kiss her back. Bitch please.), it made me think back to their whole conversation, and it almost screams to me like Poppy is in a way telling him that she trusts him, and also likely a thank you for telling her what he can. That and she wanted to kiss him anyways. For Tora, his FACE UGH. It’s in such a pleasant, calm, dare I say peaceful state when they’re kissing. Lost in the moment, something he likely hasn’t experienced positively. As someone else mentioned way earlier in these comments, it’s like Poppy is breathing life into him and while that is adorable, it also makes me so sad. In the body shot panel she’s leaning onto him, in the hip-grip zoom-in he’s pulled her closer (you can tell by the distance between their crotches… yes I stared). It just tugs at my heartstrings. This whole episode did. Then there are all these theories y’all have that I totally agree with about the color schematic, timing of sunset, SO MANY more points to be made about Tora’s interaction with Mr. Lam, and so on that I could likely write an entire essay on the different components and details of Lily’s work and feel like it still wouldn’t do MPL justice. I’m obsessed. Also don’t even get me started on the quality of the art in and of itself. I do have an interpretation of Tora's crest tattoo covered (purposefully by him or not) in his interaction with Mr. Lam. I see it as a symbolization of how good, humane things happen when Balthuman isn't involved, isn't around, and Tora is just beginning to realize that there's a whole world out there filled with people who don't and won't see nor treat him as a dog. Hell, I treat my own dog leagues better than how Vincey does Tora. Though... it's a long way to go before any of that, and I have no doubt that Poppy is going to be used against Tora as his Achilles' heel in the future. Tora's going to get hurt, have to disappear from Poppy's life, and she's going to go find him and save him. Maybe. But for now, enough of that they kissed and it was magical and now I need to see their children. Since this is already nearly a full page on a Word doc, I’m going to stop here for now. But y’all know there’s so much more to talk about. And with everything going on in this world right now, we could all use some extra love. Thanks for reading, being a great community, and hopefully I made some sense. Thank you Lily.

Life is beautiful

I FREAKING!!! LOVED THE EPISODE!! Lilydusk! thank you! Thank You so much!! Because you make us all go crazy! You make us all squirm like little Girls on a roller coaster!! thank you!! DAMN!! I needed this EPISODE SO BAD!!! I think I heard all the screams around the world!! about DAMN TIME!!! and the Hamster the have big balls!! After all!!!

Rebecca Klem

Not exactly on topic for the chapter, but will we be seeing Quincy’s relationship with his dad? From what I’ve seen, he’s been a fairly okay dad besides being the head of a family.

KIMBERLY CRETIN

Lily I just want to say thank you for this, for real yesterday was one of my happiest days since the quarantine starts, THANK YOU SO MUCH, I'm so in love with this story, you are the ABSOLUTE BEST! Just hope don't have to wait for another 35 episodes for other kiss please, I beg you...

draatiinii

Waiting for the hi res artwork so I can set The Kiss as my phone background

Jenny

AHHH I LOVED THIS WHOLE CHAPTER ; w ;

Pixie Starr

I LOVED EVERY MINUTE I SPENT READING/VIEWING THIS 😩💞💞

Vane Mendoza

Everything about this chapter was freaking perfect! I didn't expect her to initiate the first kiss. It was beyond awesome!

Tia

I wouldn’t mind giving Tora several kisses ☺️😉

IcingQuinYang2

How does one just end up with a super crush on Tora? I blame your superb art work and story line. 🤣😍

Cristal Mendoza

I saw it coming I just didn’t expect it to be so bold. I thought t would be like Poppy falling on Torra. This is even better though 🤭🤭

Alesha

I went back and re-read some of the past episodes and it’s obvious from the start he is interested in her, she of course has no clue and I can see why he likes her, she is the breath of fresh air in his dark world that he needed, the tiger and the “hamster” lol, and this last episode was so cute and funny, glad I unlocked it early :)

Rae c

Re-read this 5 times already - one of my favourite chapters. Think I’ll have to start from the beginning just to feel it all over again. Absolutely loved it! 🥰

MadCoolKid

My gutter mind thought he was gonna take her right then and there 😆😆😆 then i had to remember this wasn't a secret garden bit lol

Stefany Cruz

Maybe it’s just because I finished binge watching avatar the last air bender but I imagined Mr. Lam sounding like uncle Iroh when he was talking to Tora. Torá sounding like Geralt from The Witcher but I can’t put my finger on who Bobby would sound like and ideas?

Léa Boyer

Hoooo yeees finallyyyy I can die in peace

velvet_liquor

I think I can safely say that this is my favorite episode ? :P I wasn't expecting Poppy to be the bold one and to do that. Then again, Tora is doing everything in his power not to force her into doing anything she doesn't want to do. And Poppy pushing him down the stairs with his hood over his head killed me XDD

Léa Boyer

Plus I got ma friend to subscribe just for this kind of content and we can now linked on a metaphysical level 😭❤️🔥

Nicolette

This episode was sooo freakin’ funny and adorable!!! From Tora’s asking for a kiss on the cheek, to Poppy’s “womaning up” and full on kissing him on the mouth, to her repeating his hiding the face with the hoodie and knotting it, to his entire interaction with Mr. Lam, and lastly to his reflection on being her “errand boy” for a kiss was all “chef’s kiss” adorable perfection. I squealed, giggled, and laughed during the entire episode, and then repeated the process while re-reading it several more times. By far, one of my favorite episodes!! Pardon me while I head back over to Webtoon to read it all over again for a morning pick me up before I start my day. 😉

CatW

This community is my happy place. Thanks Lilydusk for such a thrilling story and catering to the Tora fan club over here! I love this comic! This episode is perfect!

Hopey V

this episode was a roller coaster - i squealed with joy at the kiss and awwed over it, i laughed at poppy tossing tora down the stairs (omg the faces) i was moved at the exchange between tora and mr. lam and at the end i was so worried for tora because of vincent. ugh. hate him. Lily this is the BEST webtoon ever !! you know how to pace it so perfect and your artwork and story is incredible. stunningly beautiful, deeply engrossing, romantic, intriguing but also hilarious.

Susana.03

Did nobody notice that it was actually Poppy the one who showed the peace sign to Mr Lam a few episodes ago, when he gave her the picture of his wife and talked about their story? Poppy influenced Mr Lam and is indirectly influencing Tora as well xD I mean, directly too, sure. But her influence reaches him in all possible ways.

Sabrina

MY HEART SCREAMED OUTLOUD!!

Myruhhz

damn Tora has some nice big strong hands

Myruhhz

Damn those thighs, tora’s thickum thick juicy thighs 😍 I love them big muscular legs. Can we see those nice thickum thighs lily? 🙏🏽

Kanitha Men

She probably asked him a favor, but he answered back by a kiss shall be the fee for his service 😝 but poppy went all out MUAHAHHAHA you go girl

Kimberly Pillco

As Sokka once said “Smoochy smoochy someone’s in love”

Vikki Smirnoff

The ship is sailing y'all!! HOLY SHIT ! Lily you sly little minx...I was not prepared at all...I had to scroll down to make sure this wasnt one of those what if situations. It's freaking real they fucking kissed!! And that sunset in the background was just too beautiful ...what a beautiful moment.so romantic. @Lilydusk we truly do not deserve you...you are beautiful human being ❤❤❤❤❤

Ang P.M.

Question: does Tora really understand what he’s feeling for Poppy? His inner monologue says he wants to know more and spend more time with her...basically he just wants MORE, but has he really placed a name as to why he’s wanting more?

EyeCan02

I can't wait to see the aftermath of the kiss! Will we possibly get to see them on a date soon? :3

Derf n’ Bob

He love her so much 😭 He’s stamped, sealed, and delivered. Poppy-if it fits-it ships. 😏

Fe

I loved this so much! 🥰

Susan Schlaht

I was holding my breath the entire time!!! I forgot to breathe!!

Brigitte Martinez

Wait am I crazy or did Tora ask Poppy for a kiss on the CHEEK? I ain’t complaining but I just want confirmation whether he asked for a kiss or a peck on the cheek?

cloudyunz

OMG!!! TOO GOOD!!!!! Poppy hooded Tora!!!! It was like how he rescued her from fall from the tree... REVENGE!!! I can't wait for the dialogue!!

Life is beautiful

I think Lilly's ears must keep ringing from how much we have called upon her!! EVERYONE!!! WE MUST PROTECT LILY AT ALL COST!!! xD She is now GODDESS LEVEL!!!! Lily every episode has us on the edge but this one pushed us off to FLY!!! And when we thought we were landing POPPY SEND US ALL FLYING INTO THE HEAVENS WITH THAT KISS!!!

HappyCamper

MMmmm, finally 💋💋💋💋

HappyCamper

TORA in the last frames, dreaming about that kiss ❤️

LouCas27

Held hands ✅, hugged ✅, noted his pretty eyelashes ✅, mentioned his obscene dimples ✅, likened him to the sexy hero in Quincey’s racy novel ✅, called him good-looking ✅, and KISSED him ✅. Next stop: Poppy seeing him shirtless...🤯🥵😘🍓✌🏼

BlueSaved

You could just replace all of the dialogue after she pulls his hood up with "AAAAAAAAAAAAA".

Haroly Nandy

I am so excited. Love it love it love it.

Chloé

AHHHHH😆😆😆😆😆😆

Fe

Yo...a week and a half later and I'm still not over this lol. I keep re-reading it lol 😍😁

Marina Lourençato

I'm totally still not over this kiss 🥰 this ep has a special place in my heart

Lee4992

So cute this large scary guy bargaining for Poppy’s affection! It’s amazing with the episodes in Webtoon how their interactions can be so sexy with Tora doing nothing more then holding Poppy’s hand and pinching her cheeks up until now! Love him bringing her treats ( paying attention to what she likes). Tora wants Poppy to be his salvation!

Steph

Tora .EXE has stopped working

Lauren Hoover

I can’t get over Tora in his car thinking about it. All my feels😭😍

Lauren Hoover

I love how each hang out is getting longer and longer. I can’t wait until one or the either falls asleep at each other’s house and then end up spending the night 😍 I think I would die if that happened😩😩😍

Cleide Sousa

Tora asking for a kiss was the cuttest and sweetest thing ever!!! I love all about this rooftop arc, how they look each other with such love, and the golden hour light... So perfect!

Celia Mitchell

I saw it coming. I just wasn't sure we were going to get it. It was glorious! 😄

Daymie

This is soo cute I can’t!! I seriously love the fact that Tora just ask for a kiss on the cheek and Poppy was like Nop lip on lip action it is!! It really shows how Poppy is trusting more of Tora. I can’t wait for what happens next! ❤️

chowchow

I saw the kiss coming but how Poppy handled it was great! It was unexpected and hilarious! And Tora’s expression thinking back to it - adorbs

Tiffany Krug

I internally fan-girk squealed haha! This was perfect. Everyone is saying they saw it coming, but I didn't and I enjoyed it so much! Poor Tora. He got like 60 seconds to sit back and feel happy and normal, and then bam, real life. :( Thank you as always. Lily!

Irene A

I don't think there's enough emoticons to properly express the amazing hotfunitude in this chapter.

Sarah T

Ahhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰

Pengwyn

This kiss was everything 😍

orchid

It's funny how this kiss still feels kinda special for me as a reader even after binging on MPL porn the whole of last weekend. (Yes, I'm new here so there was a lot to go through.)

gookumaxxi

The kiss panel is my phone’s background now 🥰🥰 so lovely

Rachel Akau

SQUEALS!!!!!! omg!!! Btw it's super cute. Poppy getting all flustered and sends Tora on his way... lol

Caezah

this is art

Gabriella Negron

I literally was in my room screaming with joy, I had to make sure I didn’t wake up my roommate. I just pledged to you because I saw tons of comments about your patreon. I also was just thinking how you make these two experience what real people (newly falling for each other) would do. My heart was all a flutter in this chapter!