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Hey dears, just a quick note about some artwork revisions for this episode. I was already running late this episode, so I had to submit it with parts of the artwork still incomplete. They're mostly Tora's tattoos (couldn't finish adding them in on time) and some bits of artwork for Poppy, and I thought I'd point this one out since it relates to the plot. Some of y'all noted that Poppy was very calm during the attack, but she was actually shaking the entire time (see image below); it just wasn't shown clearly enough in the previous artwork. Anyway, I've fixed everything now; I don't think I'll be re-uploading this on to Webtoon, but I've included the revised artwork in the high-res images in here <3

TW: Some themes of violence this episode.How about some late-night aerobics? Lol. The most unspoiler-y spoiler image I can find. 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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Alyce Tarver

Omg I’m dying. What’s gonna happen?!?!?!?!?!?!

Debbie

That looks like blood on whatever that is on the floor…😱

Sarah Hewitt

No theories, just loving those jeans 😍

SOPHIA A

Way to go Bobby, but where'd she get that knife?

Jo Aspen

I just wanna say, A+ running-in-jeans butt drawing abilities, Lily. I mean, the episode was amazing, but that butt tho.

Trista Hall

I wonder if that was Gil????

Jasmin Gee

Tora and the bird of paradise was the right amount of humor needed to get us back into the drama!

Celeste

That cliffhanger is criminal!! Ahhh

Sylvia

A+ writing Lily!?!? Holy shit I’m literally shaking

Tori Hopps

Holy SHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII

Mater Portentum

I’m so proud of Poppy, and Tora for not completely freaking out. BUT THAT ENDING IS CRIMINAL! But I loved this episode. I’m going to go worry in a corner for a week now.

Callie Adkins

How much shit is Gyu going to be in for this one!?

Samantha Wells

I’m gonna need the next episode NEOW!

CaramelBombshell

I hope ronzo catches him around the compound. That mofo a parkour expert lol.

Kelcie Cobbs

IT NEEDS TO BE NEXT FRIDAY LIKE RIGHT NOW

Talisha

I'm not sober, but this chapter basically sobered me up. The chicken suit, I love it.

Ms Scorpia

No words just 😱😱😱

TicklemeAli

He better catch that motherfucker blow him to kingdom come and then kiss that hamster ankle ‘till it heals

Tora's Hamster

YES GIRL, STAY SEXY AND DON'T GET MURDERED

NurseLaura

Ughhhh I'm dead 😱 shit just got real. Ermergerdddd

Pallada

Omg, this was super intense!!! Awesome episode, but the cliffhanger is a bit too much for my poor heart 😭 I cannot wait for the next week

BumbleBlueBee

WtF I gobbled that up in record time. And now I'm antsy. Maybe I'll bake. Illegal cliffhanger!!!!!!!!!!

Escott

Bro Gyu is gonna get into sooo much shit

Christina Agan

Goliath? Did the blue gremlin finally make an appearance?

BumbleBlueBee

Oh and Gyu looked reeeeeeeal nice.

Ezra V

WHAT?! 😩 I have to wait for next Friday?!!! Oh my laaawd 😭😭

Ashley

“Good girl” 🥵🥵

Tara

THIS EPISODE OMGGGGGG 😰😰😰 poor poppy I can’t imagine how scared she is!!! Glad Tora got there in time!

Christina Agan

I hope Poppy enjoys the Thuglet’s company because I have a feeling Tora is going to have a couple of them with her 24/7 now. Also, hell yes, Poppy! She got her fighter reflexes and cut a bish! Yaaasssssssss Queen! Hamster has teeth!

Ericha Gramblin

BROOOOOO STOP YOU’RE KILLING ME 🤯…. Was that Gil?! Who else could it be!?

larosamorada

SWEET FUCKIN HEART ATTACK ON A STICK! 😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱

Laren Schultheis

Why you gotta keep leaving me with these endings! I can’t wait another week😭😭😭❤️

Tara

I feel for Poppy it’s hard to draw boundaries with new love interests. She feels guilty for drawing a boundary with Tora and being more harsh on him than she ever was with Julri in the past, but it’s what you learn from bad relationships. Your put up with so much crap before you’re not willing to let yourself go back to taking bad treatment no matter how much you like the new person. As much as I want it to be all rainbows and roses for Poppy and Tora I’m glad she’s ready to protect herself and not put up with Tora standing her up.

Ashley

This episode was intense but thank you Lily for giving us one amazing episode after another 🙌🏻 You have so much talent. We are too blessed that you’re sharing it with us.

Jasmin Gee

Y'all, what if it wasn't Gil but Julri's doing? Obviously ex potato boy cannot scale a wall but what if he hired someone to scare poppy into moving back to the farm town??!

MK802

YOU'RE KILLIN ME, SMALLS

Kait Disney-Leugers

Tora being like “that’s my wife” when he sees she has a knife.

Devin Burleson

I want everyone to know I scared the hell put of my husband reading the new episode. I YELLED. Lol. I normally only do that with books.

Muhlindr

*praise kink has entered the chat*

Life is beautiful

OMG MY HEART!!!! I THINK I PEED A LITTLE. But then again I am sitting on the toilet. 🚽🧻

Emily Basso

Snark attack? Nuh uh. Poppy is a fucking BOSS who can wield fucking words *and* KNIVES. Omg I’m so proud of her holding her own 🥺😭❤️‍🔥 who’s the harmless hamster now, bitch?? And Tora keeping his cool 👌 Jesus Christ this was amazing. Side note… on my way to watch my husband play Hockey and if he whips a goalie mask out of his hockey bag I’m going to have some serious nightmares tonight 😅

Princess Potato

That bird sneak peak was the biggest misdirect, I see you Lily

Frances Marie

Don't let her get out of your sight anymore, ever, Tora!!! And please please please hug her tight, kiss her, and tell her you're there with her now and she is safe with you. And spend the night with her too 😂😂😍 Poppy, please hug Tora tight as well! You both just went through so much and you both deserve a warm embrace! ❤

Olivia Cheney

Hmm is that just a strange shadowing in the last panel or is Poppy's ankle bruised? 🧐🤔

Tara

Lily is it possible to replace a secret garden with just a panel of Tora in the chicken suit so I can screenshot and make it my background? 🥺👉🏼👈🏼🤣🤣🤣

Gwyn

THERE CAN ONLY BE ONE ALPHA 💀💀💀

Emily Demmer

Fucking killing me with these cliff hangers! 😭😭😭

Chekiara Versey

I was gonna wait til i was in thr parking lot of my job to read this but after seeing this sneak peek fuck it im reading it now 😁👀👏🏾📖

Mimi Mesa

I hope this doesnt derail their emotion talk, very great and suspenseful episode none the less, i literally was holding my breath as he was sneaking in as if the kidnapper would hear me too if i breathed at all 👏👏

Ruth Montes

🤔 this got me thinking. Why did he say you bought us some time? Why was he waiting? Did he know tora would show up? What if someone is trying to frame tora?

kinkajou

Lily you know how I feel about unspoilery spoilers 🤌🤌 bless. 1. LMAO there can only be one alpha in the coop he says. I didn’t miss the little empanada bird’s distressed mouth that was such a cute detail. 2. Baby cakes poppy, it feels like that because you felt safe with him! 3. Oh shiet! Well at least I’m glad the guy yeeted out the balcony

ObstinateHeadstrongGirl

Omg the stress continues!! Get that blood sample to the lab STAT!!!! So we know the alarm went off before Poppy got home, and she got changed before the assailant (GIL 🤬) attacked. So was he looking for something or waiting for Poppy?? He wasn’t going to be able to casually walk out the front door with her bound and gagged. BUT Gil has not been this sloppy. We know he’s slippery and he’s gotten away so far with killing his wife (and child 😭😡🤬) I’m guessing whoever it is he knows the notebook is connected to her somehow and possibly knows people also looking for him and the notebook. And he’s suspicious of Quincey, who Poppy also brought into the publishing mix. Was this a way to flush out the mafia/people following him??? Has Tora been made now, especially with his tattoos in all their glory?? Poor Poppy! LILY GIRL I AM STRA-ESSSED OKAY! Good job lol.

VintageNerd

Omg what an episode !!! To see Poppy in true danger was a nightmare, and poor Gyu, I know he’s gonna get into a shit ton of trouble. As for the masked man, is it possible that he wasn’t there to hurt Poppy but to lure Tora up into her apartment …..i don’t think it’s Gil…but I could be wrong. I just love how her night and shining armor was proud of Poppy for slicing the masked man. Tora is about her safety first….he’ll deal with his mistakes after. So I guess I gotta wait next week 😔 cliffhangers should be illegal lol 😂

Jenn

What a great episode

Ashley

Aaaaaaaaaaasaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! Aaah! Aaaaaaaah!

A

Good work Lily.. enough for a DNA?

Leanne DuPree

Now THAT is an illegal cliffhanger!!!

Crowley

I would have liked to have been a fly on the wall when the creative decision was made “I’m gonna put this man in a chicken suit”

DigginMyHeelsIn

Maybe there needs to be a date at a shooting range…. You know for safety purposes. Definitely not… grinding purposes.

Darla (Tora’s THOT)

Damn I do be popping a lady boner seeing daddy with that gun and poppy with that KNIFE!!!! 🔪 YESSSSSSSSS ok for real tho my heart be racing!!!!!! Trying to calmly drive after reading this is the hardest task ever k bye

Laura Chavez

ILLEGAL CLIFFHANGERRRRRRR, ALSO I WAS HOPING TO SEE TORA TACKLE SOMEONE AT THE END 😫

Rdpz24

Who else got some whiplash from everything that just happened?🙋🏾‍♀️ CAN'T WAIT FOR NEXT FRIDAY!

noonanoonayay

Love that Poppy put up a good fight. But oh man she better lash out at Tora and not let him get away with the stunt he pulled today

Mia

Always love seeing people doing what they can to defend themselves! You go Poppy! Cannot wait for the conversation that'll happen between Tora and Poppy after this!

romanycreams

Whoa I was not expecting there to be an actual intruder, I honestly thought it was a projection of Tora's paranoia until the neighbours started yelling. I had to re-read it a couple times to actually register what was happening! Geez! Also, props to Tora to keep a calm head when he saw Poppy tied up, I think him talking to her in his mind calmed him down further. I wonder if the intruder is related to the thing Granny wanted to tell Poppy? Something tells me there may be a big reveal as to who it was since Poppy managed to slice their hand

Ashley

MA’AM, YOU DID NOOOOOOTTTTTTT

eleawie91

So many questions….is her ankle okay? Looks bruised. Whose shoes were at the door? Is Tora going to leave with Poppy before the cops get there? Is Poppy going to freak out on him? Are we going to get a Poppy point of view of what happened before Tora showed up? Did that creep watch her get changed?

Gianna

Im silently screaming! GOOD JOB POPPY!

LouCas27

What are the chances that Tora knows someone who works in a forensic lab? Collect that evidence! 🔪🩸 Am glad Poppy’s safe, 😮‍💨 though we’ll see how much the incident has affected her. Gyu? Um, not so much; 😬 big bro won’t be happy that the perp managed to avoid detection. 😵‍💫 Maybe consider lessening part time jobs. 😅

Ty

I can't wait a weeeeeeeeek 😭😭😭😭😭 Stupid floorboard.

Pria

So first thing...did anyone else's praise kink go off when Tora said "Good Girl"? Cause mine sure did. Also these endings should be illegal. I want her to run into his arms next ep but I also want her to land a punch for the way he treated her. And then I want spicy sexy times...with connection. Is is next Friday yet?

Pallada

I think it is Goliath! And maybe Tora recognized him. That is why he didn't shoot him right there. I hope Gyu got him though.

TicklemeAli

Petition for author to give our hamster a very well deserved vacay with her very own hunky but grumpy bodyguard, cause GODDAMN WHAT A MONTH that girl has had JAAAEEESSSUSSS

Sarah Hernandez

SO MANY QUESTIONS, EVERYTHING IS SUS TO ME RIGHT NOW😩 AND IT WILL BE UNTIL NEXT WEEK THAT WE GET ANSWERS. I've said it before and I'll say it again, I don't trust anybody right now🧐

Romantha Sweet

If they don't catch the douche canoe in the next episode, I am ON WATCH 👀 for anyone with a cut hand from here on out!

Lunar Estrella

This next week is going to be a rough wait 🥵😥

Erin S.

Gyu is going to be in so much shit once Tora has a moment to calm down. Poor guy. But also HOLY SHIT an actual intruder. Lily teased is in the episode too! "Fool me twice shame on me" for any of us hoping it was another false alarm. I *really* want it to be Goliath, mostly because I want to know more about him so bad. And good on Poppy for being able to grab and hide a chef's knife (where I'd love to know because she's in short shorts!). But on top of the emotional roller coaster from the day with Tora, now this??? Her poor nerves! And for sure, Tora's not going to let her go anywhere without a guard or escort. Fingers crossed he can get himself off Quincess duty to be Poppy's body guard 🤞🤞🤞 And 🥵🥵🥵 seeing Tora with that gun stalking through the house. With the "good girl" too? I am deceased.

Kate S

No! I can’t wait another week to find out what happened!! My heart can’t take this kind of stress.

Christina Agan

So.......I’m like.......80% sure that was Goliath. I don’t know for sure, but it feels right. Now I’m just curious about how he found her....

Alyce Tarver

Y’all I just can’t fucking even. So proud of Poppy. So turned on by Tora saying “good girl”…lol help me. My heart is racing!!!!! Lily omg omg omg thank you so much, queen. Please say they’ll just live together now for “safety” reasons.

TorasPoppySeed

Omg. Just. Omg. I don’t have words right now.

Alana Correa

Why did Tora pick himself as a chicken? 😂

Dora Opoku

I hope the people calling the cops don’t think the intruder is Tora :( but if so then poppy will stand for him. I’m so proud of her protecting herself! She needs some defense lesson from Tora... and other lessons 😏... the “good girl” and he like “*drool* wait! No! Bad! Bobby in danger!”

Christina Agan

I really really feel that’s Goliath. I am probably wrong. But look at the panel after the guy turns to look at Tora when his foot makes the creaking sound. He turns and Tora sees the mask. In that next panel, his arms are down. He’s not pointing the gun anymore. Then the guy runs and Tora chases him, but once he’s off the balcony, Tora just watches him leave. The guy just tried to hurt Poppy. Wouldn’t you think Tora would want to get his hands on him? No. He watches him leave. I feel like Tora knows exactly who it is, and it’s Goliath. Someone he claims to hate but he still went to go save him. He’s seen the mask before and he knows it’s Goliath. He’s called Goliath clever. Well, maybe our blue-haired gremlin figures out who HAD the notebook, not knowing it’s not with her now..... Hmm......I am probably wrong, but I’m just tossing my theory out there.

Schkaka

I think i literally just went through every emotion known to women with this episode ❤ Hats off to you lily!!

Julian

Now I gotta keep my eyes one all the characters and see who makes an appearance with a cut up hand. Tora go see to our Poppy and tell her everything

Jen Scully

I wanna know what the timeline on that "burglary" was. Poppy had at least enough time to change clothes before anything happened. Also I get the feeling Poppy has random knives stashed around her house like I do. ❤️ 🔪 This makes me inordinately happy. Our girl is no push over when it comes to her safety.

Janice Angelica

I wanna die from the cliffhanger. As much as I wanted to see Tora caught that burglar, but maybe it would be just too easy :'( oh gosh. Why is next week needs 6 days to go!!

Echo Sketchy

Plot twist it was Quincy testing Tora’s ability to remain logical while poppy is in danger

romanycreams

The whole cute ass "there can only be one alpha in the coop" skit and Tora laughing out to himself just melted my heart!🥰 I can see Poppy's dorkiness and humour is rubbing off on Tora and she's made him feel confident enough to embrace his inner goof! ❤️

Christina Agan

I’m honestly proud of everyone. I haven’t seen a single person suggest the masked intruder is Poppy’s Mom yet. 😂😂😂😂😜

Nora Noire

Y'all focused on the "good girl". I focused on the "you're doing so fucking good for me, sweetheart" 🤤 of course, last time I heard a phrase like that...come to think of it, I was tied up, too 🤔

Sharonda

🗣LILY I WASNT READY😳 it got SUPER SCARY SUPER FAST

saucytuggles

Good thing she drank that second coffee. 💯

Christina Agan

Also: head canon that Tora would borrow the giant rooster suit from Quincey. It makes sense.

TicklemeAli

I’m betting 70% it’s Gil 30% someone clan related but not Goliath

Bekah615

I think we can all agree we have a praise kink

mostachi

I wonder if Poppy will ever meet her mom

Elena Trueblood

I don’t think I’ve ever been so glad that Tora stood her up than I was in this moment. Like I kept trying to figure out how the hell he was gonna dig himself out of that hole and now I’m sitting here like, if he hadn’t stood her up, she’d have been home, relaxing and not a raged out hamster, who was fully awake…I honestly think that hour delay might have saved her life or saved her from a kidnapping (why you gotta tie a girl up if your just gonna kill her?). Tora still has some BIG explaining and groveling to do, but I think Poppy will be a bit more receptive to what he’s got to say, and if he comes clean about everything, while she’s gonna be pissed that everyone was trying to protect her, I think she’ll be able to forgive and build on trust, because Tora’s done nothing but try to put her safety and her first (in his own way, cause y’a know gang mentality isn’t the same as normie mentality). I also think that he’s probably gonna be very vulnerable right after this with her, because that’s his hamster and she was almost hurt, so if he shows that he’s just as vulnerable in this relationship as she is she’ll realize it’s not just her putting herself out there.

CatW

Okay, but why did he put his gun down unless he recognized the intruder. He's a sniper with deadly aim, so the fact that he let them go worries me. Think it's someone in the clan? I have a hard time believing it's Goliath since he's had close to nil screen time. My anxiety skyrocketed this episode! So good!

lily_ofthevalley

Tora recognized that mask. There was a second of hesitation and recognition from both of them . Intruder KNEW who tora was and tora knew who he was (it seems). I think its Goliath and he tracked down poppy and thinks she has the notebook, which is why he tied her up, so he could force her to give it to him. But if we see someone with a sliced palm in the future, then we know

LyricWitch

This episode was absolutely amazing....thank you!! ❤❤❤ Anyone else speed through it way too fast the first read through because of the excitement...and then spend the next one stopping to zoom in on every panel looking for clues?? 🕵️‍♀️🔎 I mean, seriously, Lily, that had to have been a massive amount of work, because there was so much detail! Well done!! 👏👏👏👏 What struck me (not just this episode...but gods this week was gorgeous) is the way you've managed to perfectly capture both the emotions of the characters and the general feeling of the scene, by subtle body/eye positioning, lighting, etc. The panel right after Tora enters the apartment is so incredibly expressive, and that shot of him seen through the small opening from the viewpoint of the balcony has to be one of my favorites to date! I adore interesting perspective shots, and this episode was filled to the brim with them. Cannot wait to see where this leads next week! 😍

Jud Cisn

I hope she moves in w him after this!😁 atleast for a few days..causing major sexual tension & we can get more smuck..🤩 Poppy probably used the rage she had built up & said..nah!! I'm not going to be stepped on by no man!!🔪🔪 would love to know how she got the knife..maybe the intruder had it & he missed up placing it down...i'm also stuck with him praising her, in his thick voice " you're doing great sweetheart❤".i melted..also..someones in trouble for sleeping on the job!!can't wait till next week!!!

Tay

Anyone else already nervous about the guilt trip Tora is going to on after this for not picking her up?

Stella K

Omg shit just got real!

Olga Kolusenko

Oh man….every week Lily gets me.Every time i fast pass, i wish there was fast pass for fast pass. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not rushing you) But how can you make it so good every week!!!!! You should release a book ‘how to give people blueballs’ and ‘cliffhanger and how to hang off the cliff’

Leonie Raines

OMG Lily!!! That episode was flippin' AMAZEBALLS! I read it over three times in a row! It felt like watching a suspense movie! Such talent! Keep it coming!🤩❤️😁

Estelle Boularot

OK, i think tora is panicking because he cant see poppy or something like this, and is running through her appartement to look for her, even though she is just going to bed, or into the shower, which would explain the clothes on the floor.

Love

According to Manbum Reveal, Goliath is a darker complexion... similar to Tora

Arti

I loved the episode. Very proud of Poppy for fighting back. Pleased with Tora keeping a cool head. And damn those floorboards will get you every time. It was great and I can't wait till next week. Would love to offer some constructive feedback on Tora's angle if you would care for it, Lily.

Jeannie Almonte

Ok look, I know next week will probably just be a recap episode from Poppy's point of view- but is it too much to ask that we get an episode of him consoling and taking care of her before all that? I don't want to wait 2 weeks to see him be tender with her😫 Also am I the only one that thought Gyu was actually knocked out and surprised he was actually sleeping. I think whoever it was has been watching her for quite sometime and was waiting for a chance to slip in undetected- or else what are the odds that the night he decides to break in, Gyu isn't on watch. Thank God he wasn't prepared for the alarms Tora set. Poor Gyu will probably feel so guilty whether Tora chews him out or not. I'm sure no one will be harder on him than he is on himself. I see a lot of guilt in Gyu AND Tora's future, since I'm sure Tora will also blame himself for not picking her up. Emaculate episode Lily- it truly had everything. 👏🏽👏🏽

LoopyJ

I will look out for a bandaged or suspiciously covered right hand in the upcoming episodes!! 👀🕵‍♀️🦅

JaxStarGazer

Let me start off by saying, holy mother shit balls! I have read this episode a few times by this point and thankfully the initial anxiety has worn off and my brain has finally kicked in to look at it logically. But Lily, truly, that initial feeling I got from reading this was so strong, it really does just compound what a brilliant writer you are to evoke such an intense reaction from me. I all but threw my phone across the room at the end the first time because I was so overcome by it all. Shit, who am I kidding, I don’t think my heart rate has calmed yet and it’s been an hour! Let’s see how much sense I can make. First of all I couldn’t believe Tora was standing by his car and thinking through why the motion sensor could have gone off. I was screaming at him in my head to get over there, right now! BUT, now I’ve had some time to think it makes sense. He’s not someone to run into a situation without thinking it through first, especially if it’s Poppy’s safety at risk. And I’m relieved that we get the hint that chin hairs’ trail has led out of the city. And here’s where the preview came into play! I was so thrown when I first saw it I wasn’t sure how it would come into play in the episode. But actually it was pretty hilarious that his imagination went there and he had a moment of levity. I’ve just had to stop myself for a moment cause I’m laughing too hard at the, ‘There can only be one alpha in the coop.’ I cannot!! Pft pft. Back to the moment and I’m sensing a little anxiety from Tora about just how pissed Poppy is with him, when he questions if he should call her a second time or not. ‘I’ll tell her about everything I’m supposed to when I’m there.’ YEP! Cat is well and truly out of the bag now, tiger. Get your game face on… I am so freaking proud of Poppy for reasons in this episode. But this first one being that she is working through her thoughts about how she’s been made to feel. She’s springing back and forth. Do I text him that I want to talk, but actually isn’t it too much power she’s giving to Tora? That’s a lot to work through for her, especially as she just said, she’s so vulnerable right now. But she’s processing how she feels and that's amazing! She’s not stuffing it down and ignoring it. When, if this conversation does happen about what happened in the coffee shop, there’s going to be some hard hitting moments aimed at Tora. Of course she doesn’t want history to repeat itself. And she already knows that Tora ISN’T Julri with the gaslighting. But there are traits that could be just as damaging if she doesn’t take the upper hand now. But now with how the rest of this evening has gone for them, that could get flipped again...maybe… Dude! Ronzo, you’re sleeping on the job? Not a huge surprise, the man works too much. I can’t imagine how he’s going to feel knowing he slept through someone getting into Poppy’s place. *pats Gyu on the head* You’ve survived a broken leg before buddy, you’ve got this. Rope on the roof...this is where my heart started to pick up the pace. When I realised this isn’t in fact a false alarm from the motion sensor, this time it’s real and shit is going to get real, very fast! Tora’s pissed, Gyu’s groggy, I’m bouncing in my seat with nerves, Lily’s snickering at our reactions...The flicker flicker from the lights, is that when a struggle was playing out upstairs? The suspense build up is insane! Did I hold my breath while he entered her apartment? Yes. Has it made me oxygen deprived? Also yes. But it was worth it! I scanned every single part of each panel looking for clues and soaking up Poppy’s space. And then I saw her legs and thought, oh fuck NO! She’s down, it’s happening, fuck, fuck fuckity fuck! Just that small hint sent a wave of fear through me! Even seeing her brandishing a pretty impressive knife didn’t stop that fear. So here is where my logical brain kicks in...for someone who is currently tied up and gagged, brandishing a giant knife, she isn’t shaking? Poppy’s reaction to this, straight from the first time I read it was - she’s not seeming massively afraid right now? I know everyone reacts differently to situations, but it has made me very curious! And no tears either. I would presume most people, men and women, would be pretty shaken and upset by this turn of events in their space. But Poppy is looking this person dead on, with wide alert eyes. She’s attacked him - YES POPPY! - and she’s not flinching. Miss Poppy, who are you? Why - HOW - are you so calm? And, pissed? I mean that’s a pissed off look on her face isn’t it? I HAVE SO MANY QUESTIONS!! Side note, I loved Tora’s, ‘You’re doing a fuckin’ amazing job, sweetheart.’ as he prowled through the apartment. I’m buzzing that although Poppy was in danger, he kept his cool and didn’t rush in and automatically make the situation worse. He couldn’t see if the other person had a weapon, if there was more there with her, he kept his head and showed us, thankfully, that even though Poppy was in danger he’s still fucking good at what he does and he’s going to be great protection for her. That is a great shot of the assailant and Tora through the hole in the sliding door! The tension just kept racking up and up! I’ve looked at this bad guy but I;m not getting any feels for who it could be. Other than the fact they're clearly wary of Poppy aiming a knife at him. And can move fucking quick and climb a balcony with some skill. So I have some questions - again! I know, shocker! I don’t think he intended to hurt Poppy. For someone who has the skill to climb onto her balcony and tie her up, I would have thought he would also have been able to kick that knife out of her hands, considering she was the one with her hands tied. He saw Tora and I’m going to presume recognised him. Tora did lower his gun but only when he realised the person had spotted him. So I’m not sure Tora knows who this person is either.I think he stopped chasing when he realised the person was gone and he would be leaving Poppy alone if he went after him. (Though part of me really wanted to see him take chase purely for my own enjoyment. Ha!) So I really want to know what went down to lead up to Poppy being tied up. Does SHE recognise who the person is? Was anything said? Will we get a flashback to that? She looks spooked, rightly so! Maybe it’s a delayed reaction now the person has gone and Tora is there so she’s safer now. I’m anticipating some kind of little tearful breakdown from her next episode. And a whole lot of hugs! I feel really restless and antsy! On the surface we see what appears to be Poppy being burgled, but there’s a lot running beneath that too. Do I have the patience to wait? HELL NO! So I hope writing this relieves the pressure for now. Lily, this episode was incredible!! You always leave me wanting more and asking so many questions. I might get anxious about what’s happening, but I love the angst and action anyway! I can’t wait to read the theories people have for this one, to no doubt be blindsided next week and left just as giddy and nervous. I don’t feel like I’ve encompassed just how this made me feel because my jitters are starting to overtake the logic again, but kudos, kudos and more kudos to you! Nailed it, as always.

LoopyJ

And welcome to the ring: The mighty slicer, the heroic hacking hamster, BLAZIN' BLADE BOBBY!! You wanna break into her home?!? Better be prepared for some serious struggle! So proud of our hamster. 💪💪

Eva Rodríguez

Love this episode but i think i will love even more the next ( as always happens)….coz i need Tora & Bobby in my life! Saturdays are the best❤️

Erica Watkins

Let’s talk bout those hams in acid washed jeans

Lex

Random question but does anyone have ideas about ages for Quincey and Goliath?

JGT

👀 Anyone else notice that the panel with the view of the bedroom looking out towards Poppy’s balcony is very similar to SG 123, 124?! Pillow and book placement and everything! (Yes, I zoomed in 😂)

Jade179

This storyline is just amazing. I cannot wait to see Poppy's side of this experience, and I hope they makeup and make OUT! 😂😉

Christina Agan

Alright, so nobody is going to address the glaring elephant in the room? I guess I have to. How the hell is Tora hiding a gun in his skin tight, painted on jeans??? (I kid, by the way!😜) Tora got jeans with extra dimensional space in them? Sorry, I had to say it, the intensity of the episode is killing me and I deal with that with humor. 😉

KJSOTO

These are same thoughts I had

Lisa Rora

Ive been reading through the comments and I just to mention a few things. I think the intruder is Gil because of the blue car following her home. Granted that could be Tora's men, but we see that blue car earlier with an episode with Gil. Im on the boat that Tora didn't shoot, because he didn't want to attract any unnecessary attention. While the intruder gets the attention of the neighbors, a gunshot will bring the cops super fast. Also yes Tora is a sniper, but snipers leave the place they shoot immediately. Also we know for a fact the Gyu is on high alert and can either follow them, track them down later, or even surprise us and catch them. Anywho, Poppy was calm, steady and pissed while holding that knife and tied up. Even weirder, is how fast she gets herself untied and ungagged with said knife. Who else wants to bet that this has to do with Poppy's comment about being in the Mafia and her mother?

Rachel B.

Classic weapon of convenience, the butcher knife. Good girl Pops, good girl. I wonder if Tora will take it to be analyzed?

Arienette

I know this is a very serious moment between the two, but at first I read Poppy’s shirt as “snack attack” and boy did my brain go to a fun secret garden moment of Tora getting his snack…. 🤣🤣🤣

Lola

Just came back from a 4month Patreon hiatus to say GOOD GIRL NEIFNEOCNDKFJOSHKSVISBIDBOSBODBOEHOFHODNODNOEBOFBOEBODBOSBOFBORBOFBODBOFBOFBOFBOFNOFNOFNOFN *marbles obliterated*

Nicole Vogt

Can I just say how much I love all you people! This little eclectic community is the best and always makes my Saturday mornings better 🖤 ☕️🌇

Chai

I feel like Poppy is going to tell Tora to get out of there. Her neighbors are calling the cops, Tora has a track record, and he’d be taken in immediately for questioning. The intruder’s hand is cut badly and there could be a blood trail since he has to use his hand to climb. This is an opportunity for Tora to chase while Poppy handles the neighbors and police. She’s safe now (and a complete badass for fending off the bastard. The hamster has big balls) and the time to converse will come afterwards. Team work makes the dream work ❤️ Poppy: “Tora, go!” Tora’s just standing there, internally battling what he has to do and what he wants to do. Poppy: “Stop stalling and go!” TORA BAD ASS HUNT MODE ACTIVATED. Also, I think Gyu was drugged. He wouldn’t just fall asleep like that on the job. I know he’s got multiples but I feel like out of all the thuggles, he’s the most responsible and the one Tora trusts. It feels off to me.

Emily Basso

I haven’t read all the comments yet but… have we talked about her ankle yet!? I was just rereading and she’s clutching her left leg. PLEASE TELL ME TORA IS GOING TO PRINCESS CARRY HER.

Bekah615

I'm waiting for him to go caveman and just pick her up and bring her to his house and never let her leave.

AEGAST

Ok. Ok. Hear me out. This is me going out on a limb…long limb. What if we are all wrong and it wasn’t Gil or Goliath that was in there but an affiliate of that jerkoff in the season 2 premiere who chased after Ben? Like one of his lackey’s? I only say that because if you look at the illustrations at the end of the last episode of season one, there is a very distinct similarity in hairstyle….idk

Céless Leblanc

I know this was a serious scene but all I could think in this panel was 🎶She's a runner, she's a trackstar🎶

Bedtime4Jesus

Sorry for being naive, but could someone explain this praise kink so many of you have mentioned? I am afraid to ask the Google.

Nicole Vogt

The panel with Poppy screaming “GET HIM” is the best 🤣🤣🤣

Regina Murad

How come the jpgs aren’t out yet? (New patron)

Megan

I bet you it's neither Gil or Goliath. I have a feeling word is getting out about her and/or the notebook. Not her association with Tora, but something with the notebook or her grandmother. Poppy is in deep sh*t and I can't WAIT for Tora to protect her.

Melissa Williams

First and foremost and most importantly, I think I need Chicken Tora as an enamel pin 😂 (kidding of course) I think this is a great break from the tension of the past few episodes. Poppy is experiencing something traumatic, and attempting to hold her own, and Tora comes in to save his hamster. All of that anger and frustration is paused because he’s worried about her. I can definitely see him being “you need to go and this and that” and all anxious and Poppy going “Tora! Stop! This isn’t the time and I just want a hug” and him just holding her and being scared. Then they have the conversation that they need to once she’s calm and they both have her safety over.

emilyjean

This episode was cinematic, self-reflective, suspenseful, AND horny (PRAISE KINK initiated…) all at once and I am so excited to dive into it on the Story Tinker!!

Brittany Hancock-Brown

Making all the fans in the chat crazy with the "good girl" <3 Agreed with Melissa Williams, this was a really well-placed break from all the tension from the past few eps and definitely should lead to deeper relationship building between the two of them as they figure out how they fit together. Also, I think Chicken Tora should be an enamel pin (but like, seriously). LOL

18000Books

Perhaps the intruder is Ben who stole Poppy's decor similar to the Baulthman tattoo symbol. Lily shuffling once again, the cards on the table ... Super ... But now Poppy has to tell Tora everything and Tora everything to Poppy ... or almost everything ... at least something ... please Lily don't be cruel to us all :) :) :)

Rebexxa

That was Julri you guys

JaxStarGazer

Having had more time to process I feel real bad for Poppy. She’s just recovered from some hellish time in Moonbright (Tora moments excluded), had an intense supply closet moment that left her exposed, literally. Then left vulnerable in the coffee shop. And now her safe space, her home has been compromised. I mean, I’d be PISSED! She was a true badass for taking that guy on and defending herself. We know she’s got the balls, but that was a whole other level of bravery. So I hope next week she stands up and goes, “What the actual FUCK, Tora?!” *fudge* probably in her case, ha, maybe after she’s had her tearful moment. Once that adrenaline wears off...Oof! My point is I hope she gets mad. I hope she gets real mad.

Jessica Colella

Yup, now it's more clear Poppy's fear. I thought I had seen some sweat on her, instead the white dots were her body shaking 🤣 anyway thanks for pointing out for us ❤️😊👍🏼

Reign Carroll-Carraway

Lily this episode, "here's some comic relief for you, then I'll just BAM! Poppy's got a knife!" Us readers: *scratching like fiends with a hint of whiplash* 😆

Taz

Asia Neal-Allen

That was a Rollercoaster indeed! & I loved every moment of it. But I am curious how this scolding gonna go....so much happened in a day and they both got an array of emotions to release.

SunflowerB

I didnt realize it before, but baby girl's ankle!!! It looks bruised 😱 How dare they hurt our girl 😡😡😡. Tora better get them for this

KJSOTO

Whose shoes are by the door?

Sesheshat

I’ve been wondering about Poppy’s line about being in the mafia herself. She also talked to herself about “not having to make a choice again” (sorry I forgot which episode it was), which makes it very obvious that she does have a story to tell. I wonder what kind of trainings her dad gave her along with boxing, she seems to be a skilled fighter and now with the last episode (grab a chief knife and cut the ropes on her own while remaining incredible calm for a civilian), that must have a lot to do with something very important her granny wanted to tell her. My theory is her had was involved in the mafia (he recognized the white van with all the Ares young thugs), she trained with her dad (well if Yuwa was her past life there must have been some connections here). We have been talking about Balthuman clan the whole time but Quincey also told Poppy about him being the child of two powerful clans, so maybe the brooch from her dad has something to do with the second clan still unknown to us. What about Poppy being a mafia princess by bloodline of sort, which can prepare the way out for Tora? I think that Poppy’s mother will appear soon now things are getting hot between the two and they won’t be able to keep their feelings underground any longer. I have so many questions, about Tora’s dad (his flashback about the green T-Rex with parents obviously, him being emotional while overhearing Gil’s pregnant wife talking of him making the good choice), his strawberry girl, her granny’s secret, her mother’s line of work and Tora’s cooperation with Inspector Lane. (Also how Sake granny knew Tora was XL sized, and how he could have some fuck-and-go while letting other thuglets speculating about his gayness =]] ). This manga merits a comic version, I need ailments for my weekly cliffhangers plzzz

Jasmin Gee

I'm so torn between Julri trying to scare poppy and getting her to go back to her hometown because the city is so scary, Gil being sly and attacking Poppy, Vincent or someone who doesn't like Tora attacking poppy to send a message, ooooorrr her family past is coming to light. Gah! Edit: ooohhh! And I'm also buying into the other theory someone mentioned. Goliath hath returned!

Rebexxa

Also I really hope Vincent doesn’t know about Poppy and sent someone to do this to her because she’s in extreme danger

Lex

I am driving myself nuts, lol. So did anyone else notice in episode 67 that Gil got into a blue vehicle after he left Goldfish? Looks like a taxi. Did Poppy take that same blue taxi? Is that a coincidence? Idk why I just really noticed the car in episode 67 and have been looking for it since.

Tarra Solo

thank you for all your hard work.

AEGAST

Lily, I really love the extra mile you go to help clear things up for us…while also introducing us to a kink some of us didn’t even know we had 😂😂😂

whiteOwl210

I wish there was an option to just view in app instead of having to download. Biggest complaint with patreon

lily_ofthevalley

Just here..dying for tomorrow already...*sobs**shrieks*

Rebexxa

Is there an episode today 👀