This Romantic World Page 329
Added 2023-11-17 03:19:03 +0000 UTCI hope I haven't disappointed those who wanted to just see her in the club already this week, but I felt the story required a beat where Elianna psyched herself up in the parking lot with her posse to really hammer down how big a deal this is for her.
Fun fact: Jane was a late stage addition to this little moment here. Originally the page was more focused on why Kayden won't be joining them inside. Thankfully I only needed a couple of panels for that because it eventually occurred to me that the Jane I have presented would absolutely hijack this whole outing the instant it was brought to her attention. From her need to host the hottest events to her history with Elianna, (also, anybody get Jane's ending in the visual novel?) it only made sense that she'd be eagerly awaiting them outside the club.
On to the technical side of things. As you may have noticed in my recent work, I've been attempting to get more adventurous with my light and shadow. Holy crap was I unprepared for contrasting neon lights in a dark parking lot. I conservatively estimate that about 40% of the work on this page was me messing with color sliders, filters, and masks trying to make something presentable here. It was Elianna's pale skin and white shirt that got me, mostly. Light that looked warm and sexy on the others lit her up like she was standing in front of a lighthouse bulb. I'm thankful that the next page will be inside the club so I'm not married to such a difficult lighting scheme for pages to come.
That's all for now, hope you like the page and that you're interested in what happens next!
Comments
Great! Its 3D stuff, pinup style. As I get the images up to a decent state I'll send you kin here on Patreon.
Graci
2023-11-21 14:17:45 +0000 UTCI believe that’s a cross dresser, or what used to be called a transvestite. The older term has fallen out of vogue because it included gender fluid and transgender folks. Thanks for clearing that up.
MAR
2023-11-21 02:42:49 +0000 UTCSo far it's pretty vague. He identifies as a male that just prefers to dress girly. If there's a real-world term for that I'm ignorant of it I'm afraid, but TRW's lore he's perfectly fine with being referred to as a femboi/lady boy.
Reinbach
2023-11-21 02:26:58 +0000 UTCI do my best to make him confusing in that regard! XD
Reinbach
2023-11-21 02:22:38 +0000 UTCIf Kaysen wasn’t already confusing enough, the pout is really doing things.
Ally
2023-11-21 02:16:33 +0000 UTCAre we ever going to get an info dump/short arc on Kayden’s gender? Seems trans or non binary but I can’t remember if it’s been cleared up.
MAR
2023-11-21 02:03:03 +0000 UTCGreat! :)
Reinbach
2023-11-21 01:45:25 +0000 UTCHe's scared of women in general, and strippers can be pushy! XD
Reinbach
2023-11-21 01:45:19 +0000 UTCXD
Reinbach
2023-11-21 01:44:37 +0000 UTCThank you!
Reinbach
2023-11-21 01:44:33 +0000 UTCLove it. XD
Reinbach
2023-11-21 01:44:28 +0000 UTCI think all that's really established is that women make him nervous. So to me it stands to reason that sexually aggressive women pawing at his wallet would be a natural fear. XD
Reinbach
2023-11-21 01:44:06 +0000 UTCThe exact radius is unconfirmed! :O Though he doesn't take orders from Jane, he's totally going in there too.
Reinbach
2023-11-21 01:42:45 +0000 UTCSeeing TRW fan art always makes my day. If people want to run ideas by me first that's fine but if not I don't mind being surprised at all.
Reinbach
2023-11-21 01:42:03 +0000 UTCThank you!
Reinbach
2023-11-21 01:40:25 +0000 UTCI imagine it's easier for Kayden to just blame Derek than to admit his princess came here willingly. XD
Reinbach
2023-11-21 01:40:20 +0000 UTCWell observed! XD
Reinbach
2023-11-21 01:39:03 +0000 UTCI do feel the necklace adds a milfy vibe. Probably not great visual storytelling on my part lol. If you were just coming in on the comic here you wouldn't think she was the same age as Elianna.
Reinbach
2023-11-21 01:38:48 +0000 UTCI can see it yeah. Tho if I were a woman, I’d be smug AF to be compared to Elizabeth.
Lord Washington
2023-11-21 01:38:13 +0000 UTCYeah she can handle him. XD
Reinbach
2023-11-21 01:36:38 +0000 UTCYou think? I always feel like she ends up looking like Katy Perry, even if that's not something I'm trying for. Thankfully Miss Perry tends to change her hair a lot so I don't think the likeness will get me in trouble. XD
Reinbach
2023-11-21 01:36:24 +0000 UTCSame! XD
Reinbach
2023-11-21 01:34:40 +0000 UTCIt certainly can creep up on you. XD
Reinbach
2023-11-21 01:34:21 +0000 UTCGlad she has your support! :)
Reinbach
2023-11-21 01:34:06 +0000 UTCXD
Reinbach
2023-11-21 01:33:49 +0000 UTCThanks for checking it out! :)
Reinbach
2023-11-21 01:33:45 +0000 UTCOh, I'm interested alright :)
NKL
2023-11-20 00:51:27 +0000 UTCKayden is adorable here, though I’m pretty curious about his fear of strippers.
MAR
2023-11-18 18:35:27 +0000 UTC“Your punches are so lite; it’s like kitten-mittens” 😸
Vylon Delta
2023-11-18 17:24:22 +0000 UTCGod DAMN Jane looking fine as hell. Also I love panel 3.
HungryOuroboros
2023-11-18 04:10:18 +0000 UTCEllianna is going to blow the crowd away with her buttoned up white blouse, demure skirt and tied back 'Veronica' hair. They'll think her act will be "Good girl doing the Naughty"! Or "Nasty Librarian"! Heh! Fun times!
R Kelly Coker
2023-11-17 21:05:29 +0000 UTCI love the look that Elianna gives to Kayden, so wholesome. Also Kayden's reaction to this is great and I want to see why Kayden is afraid of strippers (unless that was established already and I just forgot)
llCDll
2023-11-17 17:04:02 +0000 UTCWait. Will Elianna Anti-Bad Luck field work if shes not too close to Derek?
Jon
2023-11-17 12:13:27 +0000 UTC200% rooting for Eliana coming on top of this! And i think my theory ofDerek becoming an anime MC is correct hahaha look at him at panel 4. Also the lighting on the scene is amazing, not overpowering but very atmospheric. Also one quick question....in case someone attempts to do fanart of your characters, are you ok with it, have any "approval" procedure?
Graci
2023-11-17 09:15:50 +0000 UTCLoving Jane's outfit here. The lighting work is great as well.
TheFirstSword
2023-11-17 05:54:24 +0000 UTCOh Man! Trust Jane to send this to a whole other level! I love Kayden here, BTW, blaming Derek for this even being a thing, but it was Elianna herself who said she would attend...
Chris Davis
2023-11-17 04:31:55 +0000 UTCGotta say. Derek is probably the smartest guy in this comic. And speaking of predatory women. Hello Jane.
Slaughterbug
2023-11-17 04:19:54 +0000 UTCFor some reason my favourite thing is Jane’s arms showing actual chub. Like she’s not FAT but there’s mommy vibes there. Also Elianna’s bewbs. Great size.
ScuzzBucket
2023-11-17 04:19:11 +0000 UTCPraise jane for getting us past kayden's tantrum and whining.
Argenten
2023-11-17 04:13:19 +0000 UTCAlliana looks like Elizabeth from Bioshock
Lord Washington
2023-11-17 04:11:55 +0000 UTCSoooo much to comment on here. 1) I love the lighting on this; you done good. 2) "I'm thankful that the next page will be inside the club so I'm not married to such a difficult lighting scheme for pages to come" ... have you ever been *inside* a strip club, Mr Golem? You're still fucked. 3) Kayden has a fear of strippers? *Epic*. Lastly, "predatory naked women" is a phrase I hope to be able to use in my real life someday.
Squid Hills
2023-11-17 03:52:46 +0000 UTCAlso because of the caption I went back to see the Jane ending of the visual novel and I am left speechless
AJ
2023-11-17 03:46:27 +0000 UTCI forgot it was already thursday
Licorice Lain
2023-11-17 03:45:52 +0000 UTCI just love this dynamic. Ellie is gonna come out on top I hope!
Epocseer
2023-11-17 03:41:06 +0000 UTCRip
Jariah Synn
2023-11-17 03:26:06 +0000 UTCAfter playing through the prequel game I have such a deeper respect and new perspective of all of these characters, fantastic work as always! I love the first panel with Elianna looking so stoic in their resolve to overcome this obstacle :)
AJ
2023-11-17 03:26:05 +0000 UTC
