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So because of the time constraints, I had to decide between condensing the script to move the plot along faster, or keeping the script and all the dialogue intact but with less plot progression than the original episode contained, and I chose to keep all the dialogue intact, lol. Hope y'all liked the episode, regardless <3 I'm bummed that I wasn't able to spend more time on this episode but the next couple ones will be romance-centric and I'm super stoked. Just keeping my fingers crossed that adulting doesn't put a damper on anything.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

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Jaki

Anyone feel like strawberries?

stacy Hanssen

I’m always for more detail and romance!

juju

Gonna savor this romance, because I know the drama and action will happen in later chapters/seasons 😭😍

Samantha Casey

It was beautiful! Especially that last panel, *chefs kiss*

Kiera

i like this pace. kinda gives a breathe of fresh air. it also gives us a different side of them that might be easier to do

Kiera

also the last time panel is my favorite so far!!!!

Alison

Omg I love it! Hmmm I'm curious about the strawberries thing

Rdpz24

I Loved this week's! I'm predicting they fall asleep on the dock talking to one another most of the night!♡

Darla (Tora’s THOT)

DONT YOU DARE OUT ON A FUCKING JACKET MISS STRAWBERRY GIRL🍓🍓🍓🍓🍓🍓!!!!!!!! Also what did they eat???? LOLOLOLOLOL oh my sweeet baby tora putting two and two together!!!! 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 y’all know much more than y’all think 😭😭😭😭😭😭also poppy I see you pushing your tits up!!! SMART GIRL 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 push more for a lil nip slip and drive him off the wall or in the lake mind you ok back to work lmaooooook

Waffleknit_Narwhal

It's just so freaking beautiful. I'm glad you decided not to cut anything out because the cute hang out vibe is adorable 💙

Liz M

The body language!! The dialogue!! ❤️❤️❤️

Icca

Oooof… am I the only one crying a bit?! 😢 maybe I’m sensitive to the losing friends bit. As usual I loved the latest episode! ❤️❤️❤️

B00kie

Tora does remember Poppy, doesn't he? 👀

Tina Olavarria

Lily you perfect creature you!!!! What an amazing episode!!!!!!

PotatoSquish

I love the decision to keep the dialogue! I know you had to make it shorter and I understand. But I'm still happy with everything, it was very cute and I love to see them getting closer <3

tamara hernandez

Poppy slowly inching closer to Tora chance she gets! ♥️ I love that she’s the one being forward when it comes to action.

Ty

Okay, stupid grin on my face pretty much the whole episode -- and that last scene!!!!! Aaaaaah!!! The distance has suddenly closed 🤭🤗🥰🤭😊❤🤗

Nikki Fricker

She's just so comfortable with him I love it. Even after all that trauma with knobhead she can shake that off and just be right at home with Tora 🥰💖

Mia

I actually loved this slower chapter. Like it was a nice chance to see them away from the city craziness, and Tora looks so much more relaxed! Those images on the pier are just gorgeous (that last pannel just killed me, so beautiful).

Tabi

Oh my god she’s totally strawberry girl!!!!

emily cashion

Can't wait can't wait can't wait oh mi god I have to wait. On the outside I'm perfectly calm on the inside I'm running, jumping and screaming.lol

Rodi

Tora knows it was her. He totally knows. Also this chapter was so cute

Kels

Rolled sleeves 😘🤤

MK802

The dialog is a thing of beauty! The tension is killing me! The firefly art was *chefs kiss*. This is by far the best webtoon out there, in terms of art, execution, backstory, relatability of the characters, and plot points. Keep up the superb work!

LouCas27

I wonder how Tora managed the heat with the all-black, turtle neck ensemble? 😎❄️ By the way, their conversation (getting to know eachother) by the lake is 😘. Tora - now’s the time to bust those horizontal dance skills you were talking about 😜

Christina Agan

Okay. I LOVE this. I love that they’re actually spending time talking to each other, learning about each other. I really do love watching relationships develop more realistically. This was so....peaceful. Also, I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I love the way you draw scenes at night. It looks so ethereal and magical. This was a wonderful episode. Loved every single moment of it. 💚

Tabi

This chapter was so incredibly sweet and I’m so happy they are getting the chance to have this perfect, slow, intimate conversation. This is so exciting and I love how comfortable they are becoming with each other with each new minute they spend together. 😭😭😭💕

Gabrielle Negrillo

That last panel is SO ADORABLE! One of my favorite things as a kid was sitting outside and looking for fireflies with my grandpa! So this hit me right in the heart. I love it.

kinkajou

I shouldn’t have said that out load he said in shame, as if he has not said before he only dances horizontally 🤌😂😂. Lily how are you gonna tell us the next ones are more romance centric and end this one with her rolling next to him like that?? My heartttt

Becks

This whole episode was perfect and amazing! I can't wait even more for the next one! ❤

Ezra V

That last panel 😭 it looks so hot but sweet and gentle. Just look at how comfortable they both are!💜 my heart is fluttering 🥺 they look like Sebastian and the crew will start singing “sha lalalala” in the background.

Talisha

This was *chef's kiss* amazing. Well the entire webcomic is tbh. But still like I like this side of them.

Christina Agan

-patpats Pinky- good little Thuglet has M A N N E R S! Which kinda enforces my head canon that at least Tora’s crew aren’t creepy bastards.

Embo

LOVE this episode! And the dialogue!! I’m so happy to get a glimpse at a moment between them that might not be deemed “plot centric” or action filled. It felt so real and necessary. I love it. 💕💕💕

Christina Agan

I JUST WANT THEM TO CUDDLE👀👀👀

Jennai

Loved it! You made the right choice keeping the dialogue intact. Can't wait for the upcoming episodes!

Maria E.

I absolutely love this. The relaxed casualness and everything. I'm so glad they get this night together, separate from the rest of their lives and jobs and everything. Just to exist together with no demands.

Sadia Qasim

Thank you for giving Poppy tummy roll when she sat down. Minor detail, but hits major. 💜

Jenny Slusarz

That was such a sweet episode!! Its serving so many warm and fuzzy feelings! 🥰🥰❤️

Juliana

This was honestly the chapter I've been waiting for for so long. Us seeing them sit down and just have a direct one on one, no pressure no one else interrupting even for just a small amount of time. Just getting to know eachother. My heart is so full and I can't wait for the next few.

Tabi

I can’t wait to see the photos Tora was looking at while Poppy was getting ready. My money is on a young Poppy in the same school uniform from the group photo from ep10 *panicked thuglet noises*

M Nelson

This was a short but sweet episode. I like how everything was Practical and the conversations where are normal. You did the right thing and keeping the dialogue because it builds character and the trusses and more to each person is on their own. It helps us to understand their own thought processes and where they are in life so I really appreciate it. And that last panel when Poppy got close to Tora😍😍😍. I wish I were her lying next to Tora like that! I see you making your move Poppy👀 while asking him a serious question. The guy can barely think girl! The heat is really in here😂😂😭

larosamorada

I'm so happy you chose to keep the dialogue in tact and give yourself a break! This episode had some amazing body language, psychological subtext...so I'm gonna hop on this baby tonight to analyze! 😍😍

Christina Agan

Also, if Poppy’s not Strawberry Girl, who is? Either way, this is such a lovely paced story and I am enjoying it so much.

Alison

Reading through comments on webtoon. Am i the only one questioning the flashlight look in Tora's bacground?

Olivia Cheney

Me throwing all the moments of romance, sentimentality and honest connection these two are forming in this chapter to the side for a moment: mmmmmm yeah Poppy you stroke that knob 👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀 I see you sis 💅🏻

Ricochet

Super glad you kept the dialogue. This was such a sweet and honest episode and I think they really, really needed some quality time to talk and get to know each other. It will make the romance that much sweeter. <3

Emily Basso

“Seen and heard some shit… and it messed with my head sometimes…” this tracks with the little panic attack Tora had at her apartment, imagining Yadori doing horrible things 😭😩 damn these “i like you, let’s get to know each other than fuck” convos are hard enough already 😅 add the massive amounts of baggage these two have? I’m so glad they’re perfect for each other because this is hard and they made it look so cute with their perfect chemistry ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

Boogie

FINE Lily!! Before I read this episode I was on the "move it along" boat, but now.....since your dialogue is AMAZING I guess I choose the convo over more plot development. OK?!?!?! Geez lol

DAyLa J

Lily we will gobble up whatever you feed us! You are always worth the wait and this episode was much filling as any of us could hope for now don’t go teasing us about what’s in the upcoming menu next week 😂 all aboard the romance train 🚂

Bedtime4Jesus

Beautiful. That last panel is just perfect. Reminds me of when my husband and I started dating - just finding excuses to stay up late and get closer to each other. Ah, youth. ☺️ And… please somebody clue me in on all this “strawberry girl” talk??

Evenstar

Tora, just roll over and kiss the girl💋 🙏🙏🙏 🎶✨🦩🐠🦞Sha-la-la-la-la-la Don't stop now Don't try to hide it how You want to kiss the girl 🦆🐟🐢 ✨🎶

Harmony

honestly this kind of sweet getting to know each other scene is so hot. Don’t ask why I can’t even describe it.

Life is beautiful

I think she is his strawberry 🍓 girl! I love the fact that they are becoming closer.

Tori Hopps

As someone with a squishy middle, I just gotta say I’m living for the representation and I can’t stop smiling at Poppy’s tummy. It’s such a familiar sight and I feel so happy for it. That’s it. Just dropped by to say I’m obsessed with this fictional character’s stomach that looks like mine. Okay bye 👋🏻

TorasPoppySeed

I’m bawling, actually sobbing, my heart is so happy and so sad at the same time!! This chapter was so touching and I think has become one of my top chapters!!

Rayvin 🦇⛓️‍💥🖤 🔮

So what exactly was Tora asking if Julri did to Poppy? Idk if I’m dense but I couldn’t figure it out. Hurt her or controlled what she wore?

VintageNerd

Awwwwwww what a sweet episode 🥰 the last panel 🤌🏾🥲 I want more……🥺 I want cuddles next episode, I want sweet kisses, I want more heart to heart lol But none the less I’m satisfied. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

Ericha Gramblin

Ughhh so many things 😩. Is it possible that they knew each other as kids?! I can’t wait until they take things to the next level. Tora is so sweet and deserves everything. Poppy is right up his ally too! She is so innocent and it keeps him grounded. Ughh please tell me the next few episodes are gonna be full on romantic?! I need a new kiss scene between!

TicklemeAli

That last panel GIRL! 👏🏼 that arm needs to come up and caress the fuck out of that cheek STAT!

Danielle Richey

Thank you for keeping the dialogue! Keep up the good work. Beautiful episode.

Meghan Richardson

The dialogue in this episode was perfect! I had butterflies the whole time reading. The panel of Toras face after Poppy asked him if they would’ve been friends when they were kids was absolutely stunning! ❤️ I loved seeing them so relaxed in each other’s company. This was so needed, I’m glad you kept the dialogue. Perfect! 😘

Evenstar

That was one pensive ass look 👀 from Tora when she brought up what it would be like if they’d known each other as kids. I think maybe he recognized her as 🍓 girl from a photo on the mantle 🤔 They we’re always meant to be ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Christina Agan

Can we also take a moment to look at what Tora said about Julri here? Asking if he ever hurt Poppy? Because......this would explain the reaction he had to Yadori. Remember him using a pool stick to rearrange Yadori’s facial features? The reaction to Poppy’s drink being spiked? Kinda....makes me sad realizing what Tora’s probably heard and seen. But, again, it enforces my belief that Tora’s little thuglets are not creeps, and are probably mostly good guys. I also suspect if Julri had done something to Poppy to cause her harm Tora might be dumping a body someplace in the forest......potato boy got lucky.

CatW

Just think about how far they have come from the beginning of season 2. There was the chaos of Aries Street, potential danger at GFP with Gil, and the shit at Moonbright. Then tack on all the stuff from season one. Yes, these two have gone a long way and have experienced this all together. I love this peacefulness and am here for the wholesome, soul deep connection. I'm also here for the new relationship butterflies and hormones. I LOVE this story.

Crowley

Two schools of thoughts on this episode: 1. Romantic side “what a scene, and that last panel is just perfect.” 2. Cynical side : “You know that pond has got to have a bazillion mosquitos. I’d be eaten up like a damned Sunday buffet.”

Callie Adkins

No kissing, but this was sooo intimate and probably one of my favorite episodes so far

Michelle

The next 10 episodes can just be them talking like this and I’d be happy 😂

Diana Scarry

Ok I love and respect you, but how dare you leave us when they are both horizontal

Celeste

As much as I hate to wait, I never want to cheapen what Tora and Poppy have going on! And hearing romance centric makes momma happy!! 😍😍

Asia Neal-Allen

This episode was beautiful & natural. & so natural that it took place on a pier. Water always relaxes people! That last panel had me weak. #relationshipgoals

Tina-z

Rip, I can’t see it ;-;;-;;-; i bet is beautiful just as everything you do <3

Karyn Heisig

Beautiful art work, the house feels exactly like what I imagined Poppy in. But imma say it…. If I don’t get a dock kiss next week I will be personally offended 😌💛

Emily Sturtz

I don't usually comment...very introvert lurker lol. I loved this episode so much. It was very nostalgic in a sense of that first time being truly alone with someone you have feelings for. Reminded me of the first giddy weeks with my husband and thinking I know who you are but who are you. Tora and Poppy are wonderfully real and still kind of waiting for the tsunami of both of their life stories to spill out to eachother. Love it❤

sara bedard

I absolutely LOVED it! That last panel had me swooning

Corrine Gosling

This episode was gorgeous!! That last panel made me “Awww” so loud. It’s definitely going to be my wallpaper this week! I love the episodes like this, I like to call them the quiet episodes because nothing explosive or big happens, but they give me the warm fuzzies. It’s true to life, because not every day can have huge crazy things happen. And they both deserve quiet peaceful moments.

Mykala Kearney

I absolutely loved the dialogue and it's a huge relationship builder. You are a terrific writer <3

Christina Agan

Also, I love that Poppy knows Tora is holding back/deflecting a bit. So she asks him the difficult questions. I really really really want them to be open to each other.

Evenstar

I love how in the last panel his arm opens up to make room for her 🥺😍🥰

Christina Agan

I kinda want them to snuggle up together like Ulaan and Yuwa did by the lake. 🥺💚🥺💚🥺

Leslie

Ohhhhhh I haven’t listed in a MINUTE because I’ve been running around like a crazy lady and I can’t do a full analysis but I just wanna say this dialogue and conversation made me all happy inside. These two. This writing. REALISTIC DIALOGUE AND DYNAMICS. Human connection is so cool. You write and draw it so well. It brings me joy. That’s all. Thanks Lily ❤️❤️❤️

Payton Rivers

YASS the next few episodes will be romantic. YASS YASS YASS

Payton Rivers

I’m super stoked for the next episodes. Bring in the mf’n kissing and hugging.

Meghan Miller

People are talking about the strawberry girl and a picture but I can’t remember what episode that was in. Anyone know?

Jilleen C

Great episode, the dialogue was great and the art was beautiful ❤️

Sydney

Aww the giggling and intimacy, it feels so organic😫 I always wish that we could hear what toras laugh sounds like

BumbleBlueBee

I'm here for what you're cookin'.

ChrissyPooh

Okay so question, has Tora been with someone sexually (encounter-wise), because I don’t remember it being brought up earlier in the plot, Poppy said she already knew his ASL and i was like WHEN..? 🤔

Julian

Ok slightly lost but totally in love with this episode. When he asks her about strawberries is he referring to the strawberry hair tie she gave him? Or something else?

Leonie Raines

Loving the candid conversation! Love the visual of him laying back and her laying beside him on the pier! This has been a great chapter!😍❤️❤️

CandyyCade

What if… Poppy just misunderstood his question about strawberries? Like what if she just thought that he was asking about ice cream? Cookies n Cream is a weird thing to respond when someone asks you about fruit. Or she’s playing dumb? Like she finds it embarrassing? Anyway, THIS CHAPTER 🥰 I’m dying. It was perfect. The natural flow of conversation and them definitely being closer than superficial bs. .. just so much 🥺

Ruth Montes

Please let her be strawberry girl! They are meant to be together. The photo on episode of the girl in episode 10 looks like poppy. They have the same hair cut as poppy did when she is standing by her dad side when she was little. They have to be soulmates. ❤️🍓❤️

Schkaka

The body language in this chapter is amazing!

Erin S.

Loving the casual atmosphere they've gotten to on the dock. Things started a little tense with the "didn't mean to say that out loud" from Tora admitting his desire for Poppy out loud. It was so nice to see Poppy smiling so much! She had such an authentic smile during the dock conversations. She was SO CUTE!! 😍😍 seeing her inch her way closer and closer as the night goes on. That final panel!!! YES GIVE ME ALL THE SNUGGLES!!! Get in there Pops!! Cuddle the shit out of that perfect specimen of a man 🤩🤩 Praying for some rewards for making it so long without a cigarette next week (or in the next few weeks?) 🤞🙏🤞🙏

Ruth Montes

Episode 30!! She has to be be strawberry girly and the girl in episode 10 that Tora is helping. Maybe she went to the trail her dad and her found and tora and the gang were there and she felt or something and Tora helped her.???

Janice Angelica

Goodness last panel too sweet and gentle 😭😭 i wish Tora would let her lay on his arms, looking at the stars. Or or or ... A little sweet kisses? 🤭 Thanks a lot Lily for the episode!

Remington

That last panel, it's perfect 🥰

Becketts

Beautiful and peaceful episode. I love the parallels to Regina’s Peak, but this time we are in Poppy’s kingdom. And where they were pulled apart after Regina’s Peak, this time they will stay together. Gorgeous ❤️

Linden

This past episode is absolutely my favorite. Vulnerability!

Maria E.

So, not too big of an analysis from me this time, I don't think. But some comparisons and contrasts between here and Regina's Peak have struck me. Sitting on the edge of the overlook, and now sitting on the end of the pier... except then, as soon as she brought up him not kidding about being a thug, he pulled his arm back from her and kind of closed himself off. But now, with his current body language, he's open. He might be hesitant and uncertain about sharing his past, but he's not closing himself off from her, either. He tried to put a wall up between them before, wanting to push her away to keep her safe. But now it seems like he's about to let her in instead. At least a little.

Katy Bear

Lily! This episode was SO beautiful! That last panel was so soft and made my heart go *badump*

Bebe

Reading this while streaming Aaliyah’s one in a million was a perfect choice✨👌🏼

lily_ofthevalley

That last panel....poppys gentle, intuitive question....their positions...gah, so wonderful. 🥰 can't wait to see toras response

Yanna

MPL never disappoints. It just keeps getting better aaahhhh ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

Bedtime4Jesus

Ok now I am finally up to speed on the strawberry references - thanks to the many kind, eagle-eyed analysts on here 🥰. But here is where I’m a little… confused? If they had met each other when young, and Quincey made that comment about Tora not being over strawberry girl… they are 5 years apart in age. Please tell me 17 year old Tora did not catch feelings for a 12 year old.

imilda

This episode was just 🥺🥺🥺😭😭

Bebe

Also random question but about what time is it? We’ve gotten this day shown to us in a delicious slow drip but it’s made me completely lose track of time…is it like 10pm, 1am-ish, or closer to morning like 4am? It doesn’t really matter I’m just curious.

Stacy

I always love when it’s just the two of them talking about nothing.

Reeree

Damn....Lily just stole my heart... you’re a magnificent writer. MPL is one of the Best works I’ve seen in a while... I can see how much care and effort you put into each panel. Bless up !! ❤️

Zdorvol

I'm so glad Julri got bitch slapped😭😭😭

Ester-bean

Omg this episode 🥰🥰🥰 I'm just so gitty right now. THANK YOU for keeping the dialogue. This is GOLD. ❤😍❤ I love, love, love how I can read this story and remember all the nice fuzzy feelings of first falling in love but don't have to personally live through the angsty parts. Its THE BEST. I also love how you don't shy away from the awkward moments. It's so nice to see real life in art. I think my favorite line is: "maybe cos there's more to us than superficial bullshit" Us? US??? 🥰🥰🥰 they are an us??? 🧨🎊🧨 Be still my fluttering heart 💗 Also my favorite: "But that superficial stuff is part of who we are, no?" Ouch. That one hit hard. Judging by Tora's facial expression, his superficial stuff is a laundry list of mafia stuff he doesnt want Poppy to go anywhere near. Favoritest line: 'Are you worried I'll stop talking to you when I learn more about you'? OH MY LORD. The last panel is  (obviously gorgeous 🙏❤ and) so meaningful. It's like she's saying: 'hey, allow me to peer into your soul, make you feel at home and casually lean into you with my sexy intution'. Damn woman. You got game. On all the levels. And now Tora has to go there...He kinda has to tell her something, no? The moonlight, the water, the summer night, the boobs.... he's gonna open up right?? 😃😃😃😃 Edit: can I respectfully disagree that this episode doesn't move the plot along? To me, their emotional journey is an important part of the plot. And this, all this, is emotional journeying. Perfectly amazing emotional journey💗💗💗. I'm totally here for it!!

Darla (Tora’s THOT)

Sighhh patreon deleted it——— Upon rereading this ep and not rushed like how I read it in 5 min at work, my favorite panel is the one where tora and poppy are sitting on the pier. Upon looking at the scene, I couldn’t help but think of the scene at thugs pavilion/regina’s peak and compare it on my head. When they were at reginas peak, they were so damn high in a dangerous unknown place with literally the world below their dangling feet’s. Literally just one push away from fucking dying and falling off….and baby tora was so worried enough to tie poppy to make sure she doesn’t fall off the ledge as an extra security measure yet he is still not secured…he was free to fall because that’s what he’s used to. Whatever happens to him is whatever happens to him and he doesn’t really care about what happens to him because he doesn’t have ppl or obligations that he truly cares about or looking out for HIMSELF. He truly is so damn selfless that he looks out for other before he looks out for himself. That’s his world. He lives in this world where he doesn’t really have a family that loves and cares about him, he’s ALONE in this world so he might literally want to live on the edge. Now when I see poppy and tora sitting on the edge of the pier, I can’t help but feel warm and safe being there. This is poppy’s home home. Granny’s home at least but her home as well. The back of the pier is the home. It’s small and cozy and has a warm light coming from it. Again, they are literally sitting on the edge with their feet dangling off..this time- are there ropes needed to make sure they don’t fall???? No. Because in poppys world, it’s warm, it’s safe, and secure enough to just let them be who they truly are with zero judgement. And what’s under these feet? Water…a lake…if they fall, guess what, they’re still safe (I’m sure they know how to swim). And by the looks of it, in the summer, a lake is warm and relaxing and calm. There’s a stillness that one can appreciate when they are in the country. And if I am correct about poppys upbringing at least from her dad and granny, she’s loved and cared for and was always SAFE. They had completely different upbringings and came from completely separate worlds but with his Scene, tora can finally get a taste of what it feels like to be safe and cared for by someone that wants NOTHING from him but just his company and make him a nice meal, feed him, talk to him, hell- drive him while he sits in the *insert hank hill voice* “the bitch seat” while a lot of what we have seen so far is tora taking care of her. Constantly worrying about her safety and doing absolutely everything in his power to keep her safe. It’s nice to see how the tables have turned and how poppy is now having her turn to take care of our precious baby boy. 🥺

Sakura Jane

Just love the love language between them, the intimacy. Feeling that sneak attack is coming! Miss wilkes is all grown up 🥲🥲

emilyjean

Again, short episode says who??? You have Tora once again instinctively centering Poppy’s safety and comfortability, callbacks to strawberry girl, and both of them veering into heavy “who are you/who am I” territory. The emotional pacing of this story is just too good. The tone of this episode is so gentle and serene, and the art plus dialogue really emphasizes the feeling that this moment is a little pocket of time and space that belongs to just the two of them. So well done. 💜

Sarah Hernandez

Be still my heart, this chapter was..😭 I do read romance here and there but not a lot cause I find myself reading mostly action or sci-fi but there's just something about MPL that tugs you by the heart and just...ahhh, I can see in the next chapter Poppy falling asleep on Tora and Tora taking her back in to the house and carefully laying her on the bed😭❤️ We're so internally grateful for you and your team Lily😊♥️

Seazar

Thank you so much for keeping the dialogue! I’m so proud of Poppy for coming to terms with what she wants. She’s run from Tora and her attraction to him multiple times. But last ep she consciously picked a revealing outfit and this ep she admitted that she didnt mind if he meant some of his innuendos and sex jokes. It’s such a big step! She’s letting him know that she is interested in him! Their heart to heart is beautiful. I love how neither of them seems ready to turn in, even though it has been a long day. They are conscious of this precious undisturbed moment and are using it to its fullest ♥️

romanycreams

Random question: Does Tora not get hot? Is he immune to heat because he's so hot himself 🤣🤣🤣 Or maybe he's used to being clad from head to toe for mafia related business? I am a baby when it comes to hot weather 🤣 Even with breezy summer dresses or tank tops + shorts during the summer, I still get super hot and sweat profusely. The past two episodes I have been sympathy sweating for Tora while I pray for my AC to work🤣🤣

ReineK

Perfect !

Julie F

Wooh! I loved this episode! In a way, it reminded me of the one in which Poppy and Tora meet for a late lunch on Narin heights (when Poppy braids Tora's hair). You were right to put all of these dialogues, Lily. I think it was important that they had a heart-to-heart discussion. My God ! I've been waiting for this since the start of this new season. I found it to be ... intense! Poppy shows here that she is comfortable with Torah and vice versa. I had butterflies in my stomach. And Tora asking Poppy if she liked strawberries as a kid. Would he have any doubts? But ... Poppy's response ... It was obvious to me that they met briefly when they were younger. At the moment, this is my favorite episode, because it seems like nothing, they are moving forward together. And am I the only one who felt a certain sexual tension between them? Breath, Lily, it was wonderful and of course, it promises an even more intense sequel! I keep my fingers crossed for that. They both look so relaxed. But ... I'm waiting for Tora's answer to Poppy's question. Because yes. We suspect that he is afraid that she will no longer speak to him when she knows more about him. That said. I trust Poppy. She can see that with her, he is ... himself? In short. Thank you for this beautiful moment that I just spent! I have no specific question. Just take care of yourself and I hope the work in your house is going well.

Sara B.

Lily, I’m so glad you chose not to condense the dialogue. This episode is quiet and beautiful. It was such a joy to read.

Miso-925

Loved this episode so much!

Kimberly Miller

Lily, I loved this episode of them getting to know each other and just hanging out, no pressure. It makes the progression of their relationship more real to me.

Atre

Kristen Davis

I personally loved it! I highly enjoy a conversation- heavy episode when there is romantic connection and development. I think it does move the plot related to their relationship along. Plus, it just feels real. Many other Webtoons (even great ones) don’t show realistic evolvement and development of the creation of a deep love connection (which I believe/hope we are eventually heading towards with Tora and Poppy). I would take many more of these sweet getting to know each other deeper moments! As always, thank you for sharing your wonderful work and talent with all of us! ❤️

olivia

omg the episode is super sweet!!! can't wait to see how their relationship develop :D kithkith!! :33 LOVE THIS STORY SO DAMN MUCH AHHHH❤️❤️❤️😩😩🥺🥺

Mater Portentum

OMGOMGOMGOMG! I freaking loved this entire episode! Tora reassuring Poppy that she can be comfortable around him while also checking on to make sure that her ex wasn’t an ass. Telling her he has control over himself and hinting he won’t cross a line 💜💜 hands firmly in pockets. Poppy admitting that it’s ok if he hits on her and means it. Huge step for our girl! Outside, she want to know more about him, wondering what it would have been like if they’d met when they were younger. Tora asking about strawberries and maybe referring back to that pic of the Ares Street Kingz? Poppy wants to get to know him more, and her question at the end, oh my heart! That’s probably Tora’s biggest fear! Did anyone notice tora’s body language out on the dock? Laying down, on his back, hands behind his head, that feels very vulnerable to me. You can’t react quickly to much in that position, but he feels comfortable enough to maybe let his guard down a bit for Poppy. Ok, probably a lot. Plus, he moved his arm out of the way when she laid down so she could get closer to him. I can’t even with these two! I can’t wait for the next few chapters! I hope they get some peace and time to bond a little before they go back to the city. 💜 Thank you Lily for keeping the dialogue intact! I don’t care if it was shorter than normal, it was amazing!

Rachel B.

I don't know how it's possible, considering this story has completely taken over my emotions but, with every update my heart becomes even more warm and fuzzy. It really is a shame that they didn't know each other earlier in life. She would have been Tora's earth instead of rock by now. However, it seems that they are in one another's lives precisely when they needed to be and I love that even more. Also, when Tora said "We can start with ASL." I just 💀💀⚰️⚰️🌼🌼🎣🎣 🤣🤣🤣

JaxStarGazer

I’m going to jump straight in here by saying how decent it was of Tora to apologise to Poppy for that remark and look at the end of the previous episode. While it made us all want to drop our panties because it’s Tora, fact is who hasn’t been on the end of a remark that we weren’t expecting because of what we were wearing? And although Poppy knows Tora well enough now, he still recognised it for what it was and apologised. I can’t clap him enough for that. Poppy might have been blushing, but there was some discomfort in her expression and I want to get back on that scooter and find Julri to knock his teeth down the back of his throat for making her uncomfortable in the past for her to ask if she should put a jacket on. We know Tora desires her as is and I think slowly Poppy is catching on to that. But old habits die hard and I want him with a mark to mirror the other side Tora left. That lip bite from her just broke my heart a teeny bit more for the past she has with dickface. No surprise Tora validates her by telling her to dress in whatever she feels comfortable in, we’ve seen it so much already and I love it more each time. But fuck, when he asked that question without saying the words...my heart was racing. As someone who’s been sexually assaulted both from a young age and into my adulthood, I held my breath for what she would say. But it was what Tora said that hurt more. That man has seen too much. He feels so deeply and I can’t imagine how it would be for him if he hadn’t have found Poppy when he did. Like has been said before, it’s not her job to save him. But she’ll give him the light he desperately needs to focus on and that take some of the pressure off. Is his hand clenched around the strawberry hair tie in his pocket, I wonder? *Inhales* Just taking a moment to acknowledge Tora admitted to struggling with his thoughts sometimes. Which with his line of work is probably a massive understatement, but the fact he opened up and admitted that...*exhales* Tiger, you are one incredible character. I like that he says he has self-control and the tidbit of Pinky too; the Yadori thing tells us exactly what he thinks of men who would harm a woman in any way and he’d never have thuglets around him who would either. The man screams respect, he’d expect no less than that from others too, thank god! Ugh, the way he’s turned away from her was kinda intense. I mean the whole conversation was, but he looked super tense. Poppy...did you...did you just give him a bit of a green light there, for flirting with meaning? I mean, I feel like blushing too! That got his attention!! And it just compounds again how far they’ve come and with each meeting it gets a tiny bit deeper between them. Ah, it warms my cold heart! I love these two. They’ve just short circuited my brain, I was on a bit of a roll there. Ha. Seems maybe Poppy’s mind has wandered elsewhere too, with that little stroke stroke of the bannister. *Giggles* Ok, heads back on straight. And I’m wondering just what that ‘random thought’ of them meeting when they were younger has triggered with Tora? Cause his expression is saying things! And I’m trying very hard to stay still in my seat right now and not tell my thoughts completely run into tin foil hat territory. But we’ll see. What are you thinking there tiger? Something other than you being a jerk as a kid? That seems deflective a little...also, no real huge surprise if he was a jerk. Basically all of the most crucial parts of his growing up years were facing nothing but abuse, neglect, pain and death (the list goes on), teens struggle on a normal life, can’t blame him going off the rails trying to deal with all that too. Again, mind gets blown wide open just trying to comprehend what this man deals with. But he’s been rattled by something...he’s holding back while Poppy walks to the end of the pier, his mind elsewhere? And then he asks the Strawberry question and I tell you I gasped! I’d suspected something by his expression from the random thought question. But that very particular question...is Poppy the girl from the photograph where Tora is helping her? The carton of strawberry juice she held in a flashback with her dad, is that how Tora came to love the drink? If it’s her, does she subconsciously remember and that’s why she asked? I have alllll the questions! Can’t wait to read more theories from others with this. For now I’m just going to let my heart rate slow a little and get back to the story. I can do this... Ah, I took a deep breath when we got to him sitting beside her, being his dry witty self. It’s the most relaxed he’s been since getting to Moonbright, and Poppy is looking so cute and happy too. That pure laugh from her is so infectious, I’m smiling just re reading it. There’s me falling bit more in love with them both and as a couple. Fucking ASL...now I feel ancient too! Amazing nod to the past, but ouch I’m getting old! Pft pft. And the banter keeps on coming, I’m squealing! But more than that, Poppy is trying to form a deeper connection with him, she’s willingly trying to get him to open up to her and this whole dialogue was incredible!! I understand his reluctant and Poppy is no doubt absolutely hitting the nail on the head with why he’s holding back slightly. But also, maybe she’s just looking for an answer that tells her she can step forward with him romantically. She can trust him, that aside from the mafia he IS the guy she can trust, that the things she suspects are more to him that the mafia, are the parts that she’s drawn to? I’ve plunged down a rabbit hole here, my thoughts weaving all over the place trying to put my finger on what it is about this thats calling out to me. But it’s like a dream you try to remember, the more I reach for it the more it jumps out of my reach. Maybe it’ll come to me later. But for now this has gone deeper than I was expecting it to. Sorry not sorry. Visually, I LOVE seeing Tora laying back like that, relaxing into the moment and just enjoying the slowness. LOST MY MIND at Poppy sitting so close to him like that, being so comfortable around him too. That she looks so freaking amazing while he’s probably roasting in his get up and will hopefully at some point get to see the rest of those tattoos and all his delicious abs glory on this visit. *Ahem* And the fireflies and stars...someone transport me to a place just like this right now please?! I want to be surrounded by all that nature and peace too. I know you said this was going to be shorter Lily, but it absolutely did not feel like it. And I felt like there was absolutely progression in the plot too! I deep dived instantly with this one, a lot was said behind all of the dialogue - which is never a bad thing to have either! Cheeky cliffhanger, but it’ll take it because that last scene is going to be scorched into my brain forever! Flawless and amazing. 🍓

Eva Rodríguez

Im so happy you kept it intact! Coz i loved it!!! I loved when he says that they will know each other better while the meet up! ❤️ and this last panel??? Poppy getting closer and Tora moving his arms??? Cant wait to see more approaching !!!!! The 🍓 question was like? Hmmm what is in your mind you cutie hot god Tora??❤️ As always thanks and pls don’t Rush when this two are alone in such an awesome and romantic place?😻

Ashley

ASL ☠️☠️☠️ that unlocked some MEMORIES, y’all!!

KJSOTO

I just love this episode. It really shows the intimacy that is building between Tora & Poppy. I totally understand the pacing but that part of my brain that love spiciness is really hoping the Tora or Poppy makes a move.

Liz yahn

I loved this episode. So awesome to see them connecting..

ElleChaos

The art work and lighting in this episode was *chefs kiss* I mean truly STUNNING . 👏🏼

Airynelle

God this episode was amazing! Thank you so much for leaving the dialogue intact! Ugh I live for these kind of small moments. Sometimes they’re bigger than the big moments themselves. I do hope that they get more than one night together at Granny’s house since it seems that it will be a few days before Granny will be released and they can get to know each other really well. 😏 I’m also really hopeful we get a romantic swim in the lake scene. I would die if I saw Tora holding Poppy looking deep into each other’s eyes with her legs wrapped around him as they’re neck deep in the water. 🤤 Whatever happens, I will be so happy and pleased I’m sure because every chapter makes me feel so giddy and warm and desperate for the next one. I love these two and this story so much!

Sinny

Mostly I just want to pop in and say that as someone with pretty much exactly Poppy's body type, I really appreciate how you draw her. I love the lil tummy rolls and how her boobs aren't always defying gravity or a perfect round shape. I feel like I very rarely see a realistic portrayal of my body type in media of any kind, so it's nice.

Loddy Doddy

Loved this chapter, it kinda parallels the one where they were on the balcony of her apartment in the city. Which was also one of my favorite chapters. In both cases we are both seeing them get closer specifically in her environment. And I feel like poppy is more obvs more relaxed and herself in those instances. It feels comforting and she becomes more vulnerable. She’s still self conscious but she’s gets to let her hair down so to speak

Hannah

I loved this chapter Idk why but I decided to watch it with the lights out in bed and that was the best decision I feel like I got the whole experience

Ms Scorpia

Every chapter could be this and I would be so happy. I love the story so so much but it's these little pauses in the storyline that feel so real to me. The moments where nothing happens and the world seems to stop. It just feels like real life when your with your person and those nothing moments become your fondest memories.

Rebexxa

Adulting needs to not 😔

Chai

It’s good to balance story progression and character development/relationships. Lily, you’re doing an amazing job of this, it’s so rare to find a creator who can pull this off and I commend you on it. This comic… is the whole package. ❤️

BlueCaty

I haven’t done an analysis in a while - life huh? Anyway, I am just here fully enjoying this art, the story, the characters, and my heart is so full right now. I don’t even want to tinfoil about the strawberry girl, I am sure it is going to be revealed when the time is right. I love how Tora and Poppy’s relationship progresses. How there is still a degree of awkwardness - because they know and at the same time they don’t know each other. How they both have become more self-aware, of what they say and their mannerisms toward each other - this is a sign they care how the other person sees them. They are not strangers anymore, but they are not intimate either. Poppy still questions what kind of relationship they have (if he sees her as a friend at least). I love that she is trying to get to know him better, setting the foundation for a healthy relationship. I don’t doubt she has feelings for him, but due to her history with the gaslighting jerk, she is cautious. Plus she is smart. After the alley scene, she must have thought about what kind of life Tora leads and how or if she could fit in it… I also like that he is honest, furthermore building the confidence between them. He’s so attentive to her little gestures and the meanings behind them, it makes my heart melt. I am sure it’s not an easy task to keep her protected from the dark aspects of his life and be open at the same time. This is why he deflects a lot of the time or remains vague in his explanations (“I’ve seen a lot of shit, messes with my head”). Poppy is perceptive as well. She lets him keep his secrets when the air gets too heavy and tries to reach him in other ways. The food again, even if it’s not shown in this episode. Dinner made them comfortable with each other again, because the act of sharing a meal is a love language and in their setting is also very intimate. The fact that they are laughing and clearly more relaxed after dinner is proof of that. Their body language on the pier is also an indication they feel at ease with each other. There is also a nice parallel with Regina’s Peak, but this time in Poppy’s world. No heights (she is a short girl, right? :) ), no city lights or concrete buildings, but the same sky and the same feeling of comfortable talk, same intimacy as they are effortlessly drawn to each other. In the last panel, Tora is completely relaxed on his back on the pier, while Poppy got closer and closer with each panel until she laid down next to him. Her perceptiveness shows in her question (“Are you worried I’ll stop talking to you once I know more about you?”). Her body language though is saying “I want to get close to you, let me in.” And Tora knows how to read that. That’s why I’m not worried about any miscommunication between these two, at least not now. Last but not least, ASL??? God, I AM ancient too. This is a fine selection of audience, dear Lily. I imagine the kids on webtoon reading this and their confused expressions and I just can’t stop laughing. On my way to becoming a salty granny, I just hope to have Alice’s wisdom too.

Yvonne padilla

Idk if someone has already asked but in terms of the story as a whole is it already finished with an ending?

Yvonne padilla

What I love most about their dynamic is they are getting to know each other as an actual person may get to k ow another, most stories I’ve read is so rushed where the leads don’t know anything about the other and just get into a relationship super quickly and are in love. This is way more relatable, (minus the mafia🤣) but how they are getting to know the other and acknowledge they have attraction towards one another, idk I just love it

Desiree DeRouen

The last pic with her laying next to him with him laid back & all the stars… Awesome & says a lot about his trust in her & his openness with her

Allison

Quick question for anyone - what episode is the ‘Ares Street Kingz’ photo in? I’m having a mind blank

Michelle

Do you guys think Poppy misunderstood Tora’s question about the Strawberries? Her response about cookies and cream was weird… unrelated to fruit. Maybe she thought he was asking about her favorite ice cream…? I’m wondering the significance of strawberries in the past if she doesn’t actually care for them. Maybe it’s related to her parents?

FoxFire

This was a great chapter!!! I love all their dialogue! It’s so important to see them come close mentally and emotionally too, not just physically. You’re amazing!

Meagan Beyer

I don't have any dialogue when I download the pictures. Is there something I'm doing wrong?

BegoniaRex

Oh man, your "short" episodes are always so so good. You always give us something really meaty and interesting whenever you do a "short" update. I put short in " " because they're still hella long and so richly detailed. I see you sprinkling in those call backs and bread crumbs to future moments. Tora asking Poppy about strawberries....strawberry girl....that picture of the teen Tora helping a young girl who I think was Poppy....yeah, that grabbed my attention. Also, them on the dock reminded me so much of Regina's Peak and the moment on Poppy's balcony, though this time I hope they don't have to pull away and leave each other but can continue the conversation as they keep drawing closer together. I love how Poppy was so comfortable in flopping down right next to Tora at the end.

karena333

So happy you're keeping the full script!

MadTeaCat_86

Well I like the last picture because it feels like Poppy is opening up to Tora a bit more about why she left without telling him anything. And laying next to guy that defended you, kisses you and truly care about your well being being ( without being direct about it) is quite an intimate feeling

Michelle Steele

So many people have updated their phone wallpapers and lock screens to the last panel.

Merina

My dog is not doing well after surgery and this is the only thing that makes me feel better. Thank you for making such a beautiful story. ❤️

Stephanie Parker

I love their dialogue. I’m a glutton for it, and I actually want more and more. You’re probably restricted on that, or it takes awhile to write it out. They speak so naturally to each other, it’s beautiful. I wanted that conversation to keep going.

Keely

This episode furthers my suspicion poppy is the girl in that one photo. Strawberry girl.

Cecile Heraud

I'm so sorry to ask but I'm new here and I don't know how can we access to the fast pass. Maybe something's wrong with my wifi or I missed an information... :') please help me

Michelle McGrath

What happened to tora’s turtleneck he was wearing? He fell in the water and all of a sudden it dissolved. Def not complaining as I love the tattoos and love the artwork. I was just wondering.

Michelle McGrath

I somehow missed that, I’m sorry. Thank you ❤️

Vivian

I liked the vibes of this chapter! It was so nice to see this type of intimate vibe. Also super interesting about how much information was revealed in their conversation

Brooke

I’m confused, I just read chapter 74 and the comments I’m seeing here don’t match up with the episode I read or the attached episode scenes here (the scenes attached here match what I read tonight).

Jaileigh

This episode was perfect! As much as I want the heart pumping romantic feels between, this heart-to-heart late night/all night talk session is beautiful, intimate, and real. I love ❤ 🥰💘

Makeila Bernard

God, lord, …..Jesus ahem. I am trying so hard not to read these chapters right now. I’m trying to compile as many as possible to binge read later …like around Christmas. That and school is a priority. But these email updates are the devil. Oh how they tempteth me so! Lily if these ever become books you can have all my money.

csquare

That last panel is too amazing. Had to use it as my background right away

Emma

Last panel as phone case merch ??? Just throwing it out there xx

Markie Re

Thank you always Author!!!! MPL is such a refreshing story in so many ways to me. Love isn’t you just instantly trusting each other completely then falling head first into your perfect life. We all have baggage, so this normalizes how real life often goes rather than traditional romance tropes. I think the fall in ASAP trope can make those with baggage think we need to fall in and lower all the walls. It’s more healthy for most to step in gradually, authentically, and organically. Always love this story! My ovaries do too! 😂

URNozee

I LOVED this episode and didn't want it to end! The duality within the characters themselves, to me, is the icing on the cake. Like Tora, (though I tend to be direct like Poppy) for the story's sake, I like the slow reveal of Tora's personality. It keeps me wanting more. Well done!