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MPL Ep 100 - High-Res Artwork + Discussion (Patreon)

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2022-04-16 01:34:34
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Is anyone crying in the club yet 😩 Btw I'm not sure if I drew the panel clearly enough so just to clear something up - the dude in the blue polo tee at the end (no spoilers from me in here, iykyk lol) isn't Tora 🤧🤧

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larosamorada

The fact that he just wants her to be happy even if it costs him his happiness with her 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 *Cues angsty longing playlist*

Mater Portentum

I knew it wasn’t Tora! I am so broken by this episode 💔😭. Just everything about what they were thinking about each other 😩 Congratulations on 100!

Darla (Tora’s THOT)

So here I am taking an actual shit at work and WOWOWOWOWOWOWOW READING THIS HAS ME ALL SMILES TODAY!!!!! Godddddd the piles of food made me literally LAUGH OUT LOUD on the toilet and seeing Tora’s dream self- FUCKING SWOONING FOR THIS NERD!!!!! Ughhhh this is like THE FUCKING CUTEST!!!! Ughhh wow why did a customer interrupt my bathroom time as I’m typing this…oh well. Omg I love this episode sooooo much!!!! And the light that never goes out??? Yes TORA. That light is what you still need my love….to leave that dark I forsaken place you dwell in sometimes. And LED LIGHT?? WOWWWW BALLERR 😝 ok And pride hearts for Quincy was fucking adorable 🥰 🏳️‍🌈❤️ and i suspect either tora wrote the go and the ghost is purely fucking with them for shits and giggles. Hell- I would!!!

Leesa

UGHHH WHY YOU DO THIS TO MY HEART 😭 I still loved the episode regardless 💕💕💕 congratulations again for the 100th episode Lily!!!

Emily Basso

Okay I thought it wasn’t Tora!!! But then I was like maybe he just aged poorly 🤣🤣🤣 Either way I CRIED REAL TEARS 😭😭 sobbed like a baby. That makes 4 times for this comic. Probably the only comic I’ve ever cried over 🤔 but this one? Stabbed me in the heart 😭 💔

ObstinateHeadstrongGirl

I thought it was gonna be cutesy fluff fluff but it shattered me heart instead?!? We all have our “what if things had been different” but gosh. That AU meet cute, and 10 year anniversary…so painful when the outcome of reality may not be what you want. Literal tears leaking from my face!

Nancy

I was thinking that he's Julri? And Tora is imagining her having a "normal" life with Julri - not realizing that's not what Poppy would want at all!

AEGAST

I’m not crying! You’re crying. So everyone just fuck off. Also, the fact that Tora just wants to see her happy even if he’s not in her life. God damn. Lily, you beautiful monster. You just ripped out my heart. Way to go with this 100th episode. And the fact that Poppy always looks just so perfect from his POV, chefs kiss. *fan girl sobbing intensifies*

PetitLikeMe

Nah, that nerdy dude would not be better for Poppy. You're fine, Tora...just apologize for things you do wrong like bringing her in danger and not telling her things, because you thought with your dick that day on the train....just saying because I did not see no apology anywhere you know.... 👀

Jasmin Gee

Your 100th episode was one of the greatest birthday gifts I received today...mah heart 😭😭😭😭

Tora's Hamster

I think Tora is right that Poppy might prefer things between them to be a bit less complicated, but I don't think he's correct that she would want a different version of himself. Maybe Tora's life isn't perfectly suited to hers, but she loves him for all of his good qualities in spite of the obstacles.

Andrea C.

More like *sobbing* in the club 😭😭😭

LemonTendie

Why the hell is it so dusty in here? It's kicking up my allergies i swear. 😢 😭 Real talk though, my heart broke for our handsome tiger. He wants to give pops so much but he thinks her perfect is the complete opposite of himself. The amount of growth we have seen from him in these amazing 100 episodes is incredible. Sweet sweet baby tora, please see you never need to change for anyone and that she is head over heels for you.

Mimi Mesa

What is his occupation in this alternate reality?

TicklemeAli

Two words… EMOTIONAL DAMAGE

Jennai

This episode was somehow funny, a bit scary, cute but also incredibly heartbreaking almoat simultaneously. Poor Tora and his complicated emotions.. Also, very worried about that phone buzz at the end.. Anyway, congrats on 100 episodes! You did an amazing job as always!

blizzard

This day dream was so sweet it gave me all the feels🥰😍😭🥺😪🥲. If only poppy knew all the things she doesn't know. She already appreciates him so much, even with the resentment she felt. If she only knew what he went through to make sure she was safe. I hope they get their normal date. Hahah and Poppy talking to herself about how she misses Tora. She's all like "I miss you too! I miss you too!" Haha and Quince always the comedic relief, her sheer disappointment that when it wasn't Tora😨😳😮‍💨. 🤣🤣 He's got all the pride in the word baby! 🌈

Heylin

Felicidades por los 100 episodios, me encanta la serie, de verdad Tora es bello y ya merece mucha felicidad 💜 junto a Poppi, esperando con ansias lo que sigue

Matcha_Cakes

What a 100th Episode! I love his wish for normalcy! 🥰

Marsprinz

😭im not crying you are crying😭 that day dream was so beautiful and sweet. Why I have this feeling that they would never have their happy ending!💔 my heart can’t take it! But also what a perfect episode to celebrate 100! Cant wait for the next week ✨✨✨

KityKato Studio

🥹 Oh nooo our hearts they’re BrOkeN

Aquarium_fish

I think I need a few days to digest this? I the episode was wonderfully done and everything was right. The ghost thing is really serious💀💀😖😖😖. But the daydream of Tora really gave me a smack in the stomachn. I mean I totally understand him wanting a completely different life for Poppy and him (please correct me if I misinterpreted that) it really broke my heart. I swear I've never cried like that at MPL. And who called him again? was it Vincent? Or does his security system have something displayed on the cell phone. because he suddenly disappeared. and the guy in the blue polo shirt? is that another man? I think he wishes a normal life so much for Poppy that he would even be willing to let her go. Or is he just imagining Poppy with someone else? Maybe a ohter man? Is this guy some kind of a better version of him?

QueenTorres14

Seeing Tora dressed formally makes me feel things... one of them horny obviously. But also sad. You actually wish and feel what Tora is thinking. Wishing things really were diffrent for him and to have the life style as he sees. Something that won't ever happen to them. Episode was very touching. You feel bad for Tora. Well done Lily.

BumbleBlueBee

My tears are coming. He needs to talk to her.

Cassie Cuhran

I went “aweee”, “nope”, “lol”, “aweee”, and 🥺. Husband asked how I was doing and I spent 30 minutes looking for a word that means “melancholic happiness” and also “deep sense of foreboding” only to come up empty. In other words, everything was perfect and you did what few have done before- left me speechless. Happy 100th episode and thanks for a beautiful story!

Savannah

Loved the episode start to finish!!! So beautiful! Congratulations on the 100th episode!!! I bet the guy in the polo tee is their kid!!! Tiger and poppy’s own munchkin!

Aquarium_fish

And once again I have to pay a huge compliment to mrs lilydusk. I can't find as many suitable words as I can find this episode. you are doing a wonderful job. please never allow yourself to be told anything different from others. even if i have a broken heart this morning. Thank you for the wonderful work you are doing here with MPL

Elina Rabinovich

This WEBTOON Will literally be the death of me. My poor freaking heart.

Pumpkin_

Definitely sobbing 😭😭😭😭😭😭

romanycreams

Well….this is definitely a gut punch I was kind of expecting from the preview but didn’t realize how hard it would hit.

Darla (Tora’s THOT)

Yooooooo I LOVE that Tora’s dream outfit looking like he a model for THE GAP LMFAOOOOOOO 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

gcc_27

Happy 100 episodes Lily!! 🎉🎊 Omg the AU stuff 😭😭 Tora, Poppy likes you for you!! She doesn’t want you to change!!

Kait Disney-Leugers

It’s cool. It’s all fine. I’m not crying. But seriously, congratulations on 100 episodes!

JenCam

So sweet. I hope Poppy can give Tora the validation he needs. And congratulations on 100!

Christina Agan

I was expecting it, and I still wasn’t prepared for the Feels Tidal Wave. Damn, Lily. Just go for the heart....💚💚💚💚💚💚

Chibi

The fact that Tora not only wishes his past were different but that he himself were a completely different person worthy of her just completely broke my heart. Almost to The Doctor and Rose level 💔💔

Sarah R

*gasp* HE ISNT?!?!?!?!

Ally

Miss Lilydusk, thank you so much for putting your all into this story and continuing to make such a beautiful work art!! I am so grateful to have such a wonderful and wholesome story in my life that I can relate to on a deep level. As someone who found you from the webtoon discover days, your years of dedication to this story will never be taken for granted and I’m so glad to have been on this journey with you! Also, shout out to your amazing team that has helped you along the way as well, their hard work hasn’t gone unnoticed. As a young artist, you all have inspired me to create comics of my own, and I look up to your work so much as a beginner artist/ writer!

Julia B²

So this may be a stretch, but Tora’s outfit + glasses in his daydream gave me major Clark Kent vibes. And it reminded me of towards the end of Kill Bill 2 when [minor movie spoilers below] Bill is explaining Superman to Beatrix and he says that unlike other superheroes, Superman is who he actually IS and Clark Kent is the fake identity he puts on to try to blend in (as opposed to most heroes who are regular people until they take on their new superhero identity). And Bill tells Beatrix that no matter how hard she tried she would have never been able to blend in and live a normal life because, like Superman, that’s not who she is deep down. She is an assassin and she always will be. Which sounds an awful lot like how Tora must be feeling when it comes to Poppy. He knows he’s clan and always will be and at this point it’s part of who he is. But Patty reminded me that on Tora’s jacket (the one Poppy has), the kanji on the back means SUPERMAN! So ultimately he has it in him to be the hero after all, even if his true identity is far from that Clark-Kent-looking average dude in his daydream.

(d_b)

If Quincy’s checking the security cams, is he going to catch Tora & Poppy’s late night shenanigans? 🙈

Sarah Hernandez

Oh Tora, did you not remember what Poppy told you before, to be yourself, she wouldn't want you any other way. Ahhh, this bitter sweet episode🥲💔❤️ Congrats on 100 episodes Lily!🙌🎉🎂🎈 We're so proud of you and all your hard work

Leslie

NOT POPPY WEARING THE SAME SHIRT IN TORA’S REIMAGINING OF THEIR FIRST MEETING AS SHE DID WHEN THEY ACTUALLY MET. Also not Tora subconsciously imagining his alternate self as a DOCTOR who FIXES people who are hurt instead of hurting them YES LILY I AM CRYING IN THE CLUB RN -throws marbles-

Lilydusk

Btw y'all, my take on Toras daydream is that at the end of it, Tora replaces himself with another guy because he knows his past can't be changed, and the only way Poppy can experience a different life is if she'd met another man. But the same goes for Poppy as well, so you two stuck with each other exactly the way you are now. Deal with it Tora 😂😂

Pallada

Did I get this right? Does he think that Poppy wishes that she never met him at all? I think this is the saddest part. Even though he is super confident guy in general, he is absolutely insecure about Poppy's feelings for him. Ahh, the definition of slow burn. Give me all the angst! 😭💔😭💔😭💔

emilyjean

Goddamn I am in DISTRESS 😩 Tora rewriting the past so they have a romcom meet cute without the threat of violence hanging over them but wondering if Poppy would want him in another life, while her POV shows her deepening feelings (seriously, dependability/reliability are the sexiest traits a partner could possess). Poppy is def terrified about the danger she’s facing but like she said in the first ep, all the dots are connected and I don’t think she’d switch out moments with her snarky tiger for a tamer life. This is their reality in all its affirming, loving, and heartbreaking glory, and that’s what makes their connection profoundly human. The tears just won’t stop tonight 😭😭😭 I keep rewinding to Poppy’s description of their relationship as fragile, and that really rings true here. Poppy practicing I miss you’s coupled with Tora’s poignant normal people-esque fantasy and his reaction to the text, the atmosphere feels precarious and like everything is hanging by a thread at this point. I’m usually worried for Gyu’s safety but I can’t shake the feeling that Tora will be harmed in some way. On a far lighter note, congratulations on 100 eps Lilydusk!! My Friday nights have not been the same since I discovered MPL two years ago! I remember the ep of their balcony handhold had just dropped and I was a goner. It’s evident how much you care about your characters with how everyone is treated with emotional generosity, empathy, and redemption. You are a generous source of light to share your MPL world with us outsiders. You and your team should be so proud of yourselves 💜💜💜

Bunny Luv

Getting ready for the other shoe to drop 😫

Brianne Gillen

I’m not usually much of a commenter, but congrats on 100 episodes! I can’t tell you how much joy Tora & Poppy’s love story (even the angsty eps!) have brought me since I fell down the MPL rabbit hole. Thanks! 💕

Asma

What a beautiful episode!! Just praying that Tora and Poppy are end game 💕

MillyGuineaPig

This Tora POV was literally the best!!!!!! I know Poppy loves him the way he is and seeing his soft side that deep was just sooo perfect and something we needed to see. This was by far the best episode in this series!!! I appreciate the hard work and effort you put into this Lily 🖤

Julianne McDorman

I hope Tora can see how much Poppy cares about him, even though he’s in the Mafia and they don’t have anything close to a normal life. That AU freaking broke my heart and then Tora sees her and Quincey acting like fools and he has to sneak away 😩 I am NOT looking forward to finding out what that alert on his phone meant but I am looking forward to Quincey seeing their romp in the garden 🤣. Ugh. Poor Tora. He didn’t ask for that life. I hope somehow he can get out of the mafia life and live happily ever after with Poppy at the beach😭😭😭

AEGAST

I’m about to age myself but does Poppy order from the dElia catalog? Her outfits are always so cute!! But ah the bzt bzt? Text/call or balcony? Also! What shampoo does Poppy use? Her hair is always on point! Or is it some of that vitamin D?

patience

Lilydusk, you are a cruel goddess 😭 Congratulations on episode 100. I'ma go cry now.

UghGabi

Why is he still so hot dressed like that?!?!?

Lunar Estrella

Man this episode hit me in the feels. But the part with Quincey's pride omg I was rolling!

Janice Angelica

Everytime I saw the both of them, I always thought that it would be such a hella crazy ride relationship. Like they didnt met in the right time and place even in the right life though they were meant to be. That's just tear my heart

CINTHIA V

Omg I was hypnotize with his smile!!🥰

AEGAST

Tora just leaving from the hobbit-hole door and venturing off to destroy the one notebook that rules them all. 🧙‍♂️🧝🏻‍♀️📓🐅🚬🔫 Ok I’m done

BlueCaty

Well, this episode shattered me.

AnaBee

Oof! This one got me good. Seeing Tora's "what if" scenario broke my heart, and the end where he pictured her with someone else? 💔 I hope he learns soon what he really means to Poppy. This one reminded me of when he tried to change how he talked because he thought she would prefer that and she told him to be himself. He needs to hear that she likes (loves) him for who he is, and she needs to know how much he values her. God I love this comic!

Darla (Tora’s THOT)

Why am I laughing that Quincy offered his whole damn bar stash to the ghost ready to get lit and shit! Damnnnn must be nice- I wanna be the ghost getting litty with Quincy and poppy! Party all day 🍸🍷🍾🥂🍹🍺🍻

Crowley

Really liked the light/dark imagery on this episode. The contrast between the two “Tora’s” was really visually striking- from the shirt color and the hair style, the snap back from the day dream to reality was jarring. Even the solar lights reference-he’s trying to put in artificial light instead of actual light/fire that Poppy represents. I also think that Mr. Ghost would like some ketchup with those fries thankyouverymuch.

Luna Graystone

This episode really got me in the feel! Oh buddy! I want to give him a hug so badly! I'm happy he has opened up in the last episode with how his misses her. But I wish he would try talk to her more! So much of his minds anxiety would be cleared up! Oh buddy! 💜

Darla (Tora’s THOT)

The one thing I just can’t get out of my mind is that when tora thinks about his dream “rewriting the past scene,” he envisions himself as this super clean cut man, looking hella studious, in a crisp white shirt, khaki pants, glasses, hair tied back in a neat ponytail, and absolutely zero tattoos…- he thinks this is the type of man that poppy should be with. His self esteem is still so low about himself and it’s as if he still sees himself as that dirty little boy that would get himself into trouble…but when you think about a dirty little street kid that has to fend for themselves- they may do bad things like stealing or act out violently because THEY HAVE NO CHOICE but to do so out of survival because they can only rely on themselves with absolutely no guidance. Fast forward to his adulthood and he is STILL doing those things to SURVIVE. He still sees himself as this dirty, filthy, guy, who has had literal blood on his hands because his “owner” forces him to do so or else he will be killed as well. He has to literally kill people, steal cars, break into ppls houses, be violent and intimidating to get what he wants (even though he doesn’t really want to do it - it is the only way he knows how)…so we see him usually in black, hair disheveled,(yet sexy of course lol), skin literally covered with tattoos which are SCARS if you wanna be literal because he wants to hide himself. He’s ashamed of all the things he has done and still has to do, so he tries to hide his true form with literal scars (sexy scars mind you), and that scar he has on his neck as a branding- his hair is a tool to hide the part of himself he’s so ashamed of. But all this shame he carries- I hope he fully embraces his beautiful self and loves himself despite all the things he has done cause under all the tattoos and hair and black shroud, is still that beautiful clean and crisp man he wishes he was. I’m sure poppy will help him believe in himself and be the key to help him accept himself fully because I am sure she accepts him exactly the way he is. My patty mode says- “love your inner child tora, he’s a beautiful kind soul and you have to remember who you are at the core.” There’s always a light at the end of a dark scary tunnel called life- and some ppls tunnels are brighter and easier to get through…but point is to just keep going and dark tunnels can brighten at times too…so keep that light on and don’t shut that tunnel 🔦 🙂

nativa

I hate he really doesn’t know his worth, in a way he’s been broken down so bad it’s hard for him to imagine poppy wanting anything to do with him, it’s honestly quite sad.

Raquel

😢 😢😢 I really think that poppy at beginning would like someone like Tora picture, but I really believe that, now, poppy wouldn’t change it! Tora is awesome with the most selfless heart, and it’s heartbreaking that he doesn’t see that

LoopyJ

It is so heartbreaking to see that Tora doesn't (yet) realise that he CAN in fact have all that he longs for in his fantasy. Right now. He thinks it all depends on perfect circumstances, him being all perfect, but essentially, it is already there! He is allowed to have it but denies himself happiness. You don't need to be all clean, perfect and "presentable" - you are enough! ... Ugh, where are those damn tissues...?

AEGAST

I think no mater what, they have the red string of fate tying them to one another ❤️

Julie F

If with that, we don't understand that Tora is in love with Poppy. He would have liked to meet her in another life, but it's impossible... And, I agree with other comments, he may have this relationship with Poppy. No couple is perfect and there is no ideal situation. These are the two protagonists who created it! And I don't know, but I think Poppy and Tora are on the right track. Even if it won't be easy for both of them and despite all the dangers they will have to face. Tora lacks self-confidence, that's undeniable. And he's afraid he won't measure up to Poppy. And I'm sure Poppy feels the same way about him. Maybe it's going to be hard and they'll have a hard time, but I want to believe in their happy ending. Thank you for this new emotional episode, Lilydusk.

Chrisse

"I wonder if she modeled blue polo guy as Mr. Lily with the 10th anniversary comic panel in the 100th episode 🤔 that'd be super sweet🥰" CALLED IT!! You're adorable Lilydusk 💕

SunflowerB

I'm in need of more Tora perspective chapters 😭 My heart shattered reading this over and over again. I feel a huge storm coming soon and I don't think I'm prepared to see them in pain 💔😭 Man, why can't the world just leave these two in peace?

JenCam

Vincent and Co. really messed with Tora’s head. 😞

Carmen

Crying? Sniff sniff... who is crying? Sniff sob... 🥺😢

BegoniaRex

Awww, my heart! 😭💔 The fact that Tora is over there thinking Poppy wants some "normal guy" in a polo shirt and khaki pants, while she's thinking about how she appreciates him the way he is right now. Poppy didn't fall in love with that dream version of Tora, but real life Tora clearly doesn't see himself as good enough for her the way he is now

LyricWitch

Oh, wow...just 😭😭😭. That was a total gut punch 💔. Poor tiger! I really hope at some point he's able to see the goodness inside him. Just the fact that he's able to imagine himself in such a lighthearted manner speaks volumes about his character, and he doesn't even realize it. But Poppy..oh, girl, that last "I miss ya" really got to you, didn't it?? I just hope she doesn't decide to let him back in, only for him to pull away again. After the look Tora got when his phone buzzed, I have a feeling they're going to need each other more than ever. Bad shit's about to go down, I just feel it in my bones...😬😬😬 But once again, Quincey with the win for comic relief! 😂 I love this man and his antics. "To think I walked all the way here..." ALL THE WAY down the hall, Quince...really?! 😂😂😂 The man takes me back to my college days when I was surrounded by overdramatic theater majors. Love him to pieces!! ❤ The groveling in front of the closet was hilarious! I absolutely love the dynamics between Poppy and Quincey. I do have to wonder though, if he checks the security cameras, what all he's going to find 📼🤔🔎. All in all, it was a beautiful, albeit heartbreaking, chapter. ❤ Congratulations, Lilydusk and team, on your 100th Episode! 🥳🎉 We love you, and can't wait to see where the journey takes us next!

Stella K

Congrats on ep 100! I loved seeing Poppy in her striped shirt again and Tora's daydream of how they could have met under "normal" circumstances was so tender and wholesome 💕

scarexbare

Guys I think it was the officer on the phone calling Tora!!!! Remember a few episodes ago she saw him? I’m like 99% sure it’s her (also I’m drawing a blank on her name lmao)

JaxStarGazer

Congratulations Lilydusk, on reaching 100 episodes!! It’s such an amazing achievement, you and your team have created a story that brings so many people together to thirst over. Honestly my life would not - and I really mean it - be the same without this story. Thank you for sharing it, all the hard work you all put in and just being an incredible creator. <3 Let's get into this! And that blush on Poppy’s face as she recalled what Tora said to her, how Julri would have reacted, and the way Tora has been with her since they met…my heart was going mental at the dawning realisation she’s getting! That not only does Tora really freaking mean it, but she’s starting to embrace those feelings for him too. And I can’t scream with delight about that more if I tried! Her walking around saying, “...I miss you too.” like she was practising it was so cute. That beautiful, true and sweet smile as she answered the door, it’s crippled me that it was Quincey and not Tora! I wish he’d seen that and heard it. Not that I don’t love Quincey, because his response and asking about their ‘romp’ (thank God for Patreon!) It was hilarious! This smut author wants details for that book he’s surely writing about you, Poppy. But honestly I’d have slid the door shut in his face too, after all that practice she had and now no where for it to go. The burning blush from the last episode has only just faded, now he’s kicking it off again. I’m surprised she didn’t give herself burns from it. I’ll forever smile thinking about that blaze though! “Rude! To think I walked all the way over here to invite you for lunch!” Quincey, all dishevelled and wild is giving me so much life! Aside from his spewing his guts up in the parking garage and freaking out after he picked his mom up, he’s always so put together. So it’s been really fun to see this side of Quincey. And I’m sure there’s still so much we have yet to see. But I’m thoroughly enjoying the screen time we’re getting. Even if he does have terrible timing on occasion. Love you, boo-boo. His ability to just switch from drama to chill is amazing and I love it! I think we could all benefit from having a friend who’s a little extra like Quincey. Speaking of extra, “ - and the funny writing on the ground?” Say whuh? My eyes nearly bugged out of my head at that! Poppy freezing, thinking about it and then looking as startled as I felt just made that feeling worse. ‘GO’. Erm, nope! Nuh-uh. So what do these superstitious and funny as fudge friends do? Pile on the food offerings. Those doughnuts were calling my name, I won’t lie. But the best bit? Quincey nearly let slip about Tora to Poppy! Dude would be in so much shit for that. “He’d be devastated if we had to leave!” Now this made my heart thump hard! That said so much about Quincey looking out for Tora, it stopped me laughing for a second. Hit me right in the feels with that one! Speaking of, Tora went and brought her solar powered lamps so she doesn’t have to use the candles? Tora, you absolute sweetheart! Missed the connection Poppy was going with when lighting it, but really sweet that he’s trying to make it more comfortable and cosy for her. And because that wasn’t enough heart flutters, his monologue of, ‘Sometimes…I try to imagine what it’s like to live outside of the shadows.’ was like a knife to my heart. I theorised yesterday after the preview that maybe this was some kind of alternate reality or day dream of them in this episode. But was I prepared for what actually came? No. Absolutely not! How hard it must be for him to torture himself like that. Picturing a different life knowing he can’t go back and change it. That he can’t be close to normal - for now! (I still have hope he gets out somehow, don’t take this from me). Fucking hell, could he have a more smitten look on his face as he’s watching Poppy laugh? I mean that’s not just a simple laugh either. I don’t know if it’s just me hoping, but I feel like there’s a shift in Poppy in this episode. She just seems so much brighter and happier. I know she’s had absolute hell for a while there, but even before that I don’t remember seeing her smile like she has in this episode for a long while. But I’ll come back to that in a second… That day's dream has slayed me. My chest physically hurts at what he dreamed up for them. How he could have met her. And I love that he said, ‘Or whatever the fuck hipsters do in their free time.’. Because that was cute! But I can’t see Tora being like that. This just seems more what he thinks Poppy would like. What he thinks she deserves. And that made me feel so sad for him, because it's a beautiful dream, but he’s forgetting that Poppy likes him for him. She said it herself, for him to be himself around her, slang and all. THAT is Tora. Fundamentally Poppy is getting to know the Tora - even he probably didn’t know existed deep inside himself. A man he hasn’t had the opportunity to nurture; but has been coming out with her. He might have had a hell life so far, but the good parts, his patience with her, his empathy, his protectiveness…that’s him. Vincent didn’t create that and he can’t take it away. And those are the parts Poppy is falling for. So yes, this tore at me. Which is where I come back to Poppy being so happy. I’m so anxious now for her to tell him she misses him too. To give him that awareness that she definitely feels things more than on a physical level. For him to realise that she is happy, right here in this moment, despite why she’s there. And that’s in large part to him. Whoever this message was from has taken him away from her again, and I hope it’s not for long or something that will delay her telling him that. I don’t know whether it’s just the mum in me desperate for Tora to know he is cared about, but this panel of him just watching them and yet so far away is twisting my heart. But back to the story, and my theory is it was Lane texting Tora. She’s seen him now, his reaction didn’t seem strong enough for it to possibly be Vincent. But I’m eager to know and happy to be wrong too. As for the writing on the ground…I don’t know if I don’t think a person wrote it, or don’t want there to have been a person. Either way this little twist has me intrigued and the comedy that came from it with Quincey begging was gold! So it’s a win-win all around! Lily, you have absolutely delivered an incredible 100th chapter that is going to be rattling around my mind all week, just how I like it! Congratulations again, may all the well deserved success come to you! <3

Fe

I mean…Epi 100 gave me Tora in glasses and real tears. His ideal life with her…being able to be seen as a valuable/respected member of society….being bookish even (like he aspires to flex his brains, not just his muscles) 😩 . Real tears y’all. Congrats on 100 Lily. It’s been a wild ride, but I’m here for every bit of it.

Rachel B.

Tora's alternate meeting...🥰🥰🥰🥰

LouCas27

Congratulations on the 100th episode!!! 🎉🍾🙌🏼

MCAM

I read this chapter from the following perspective: Tora is a victim of the world he was thrust into. By imagining himself in the shoes of a normal person, he reinforces the line that he never wanted to be a criminal (in an older chapter, he tells Gyu that he is ashamed of having become a mobster). At the end of his dream, not being able to see himself in the role of Poppy's husband shows that for him, Poppy is unattainable. Beautiful chapter for the symbolism of showing the beginning of a story told by someone who wanted everything to have been different. Thank you so much Lily! ❤️❤️❤️

SOPHIA A

I'm in the crying club! Tora has so much self-hate. He just needs a big old hug. Also, Tora in khakis and a button down. Who knew someone could make khakis look so sexy! 🤤😍😘

GingerCyn

WOOHOOO 100 episodes!!! I love how we get both of their perspectives again in this one. The growth is beautifully portrayed and we also get to see what is still yet to come (hopefully) for them. We are all navigating how to live with our past experiences and how that impacts our relationships (esp that idea that the person would be better off with someone that didn't' have our past). Tora and Poppy are each other's fire/light that helps balance out the darkness from past abuse. The pacing of this feels so realistic which makes all the more meaningful to watch it unfold! <3 Ready for 100 more!

Lilith

Congrats Lily!! Thank you for all the hard work and I finally managed to get a new job so I could help with Patreon♥ because everything you do brings me a peace and motivates me to continue. Let's go 100+! *Sending love*

Malorie

Um Hot teacher alert. Dm I love Tora in a button up, or shirtless id take both

AEGAST

I only have one remaining question… Why does Tora keep calling her “pops” this is the second time he has done it when he has only called her Bobby, Poppy or Poppylan (🥵 on the last one) or is this something that will be revealed in the next few episodes and I should just accept it and move on with my life? Lmao.

Sheila Walsh

he just wants a normal life with her with a normal meet cute 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

Natalie

THANK GOD. I was really worried that Tora would age that badly 😢

AEGAST

I know this is like 2 weeks late but I shit you not I just re read this episode bc I have no life *sob* But I love love LOVE how when she is saying that she’s new in the city and she’s like “I was wondering…nvm” but his thought bubble is like “patiently waiting….” bc in canon timeline he is losing his patience when him and quincey are down in the garage after handing Morrison his ass back to him and she texts him “I was wondering…” …”how long does she need to type out one message?” LMAO! He’s putting all of their first interactions all together: the train (with an UNRIPPED shirt) him asking her to go with him somewhere (a cafe instead of Black Swan because they would avoid her being uncomfortable to begin with) then the patience with her instead of being impatient and he is wearing the same outfit from Morrisons near massacre. Anyways. ❤️

Isaiah 0712

Love this episode so much. 🥺