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Dressing The Boy

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9 pages!!! Well... 8,75 -

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For a better impact on the first page, it’s probably best to reread a few pages from the previous update!
The “I thought he was going to devour me too... But the next morning, I was still alive” really reinforces the idea that the boy still had a child’s mindset at that time, convinced the monster would swallow him too. I really love that!

God, these pages tortured my brain-
I already showed so much in the previous ones, I couldn’t repeat anything. Not in the text, not in the visuals. And the text especially got rewritten so many times! At first there was a lot of it, then I cut it down drastically. I really hope it still feels natural...
On top of that, I had to be super careful with the nuance of what the boy says. Every single word mattered. It was rough.

But I wanted to cut the drama a bit short. Chapter 16 was already pretty dark, it needed some lightness!
The Sims idea is actually really, really old haha! I just never took the time to include it. I kept wondering what I could show without getting into legal trouble, but then I realized that if I couldn’t show the plumbob, there was no point showing anything at all. I think it works better this way anyway!

Also, I’m kinda wondering if anyone has recreated these characters in the Sims gallery?? That would be so funny!

I’m not totally happy with the shot choices on these pages. I knew I wanted the boys physically close, something naturally intimate, the boy curled up against Tera because he’s excited to share his game and just feels comfortable. At first he was supposed to be leaning against Tera from the very start of the scene, but then I thought showing him transition from one pose to another and snuggle closer would make a difference. It adds intention to the movement. Am I crazy for thinking about it-

I still need to find a word for that duality I’m always talking about, between interactions that feel “organic” and expressive, and ones that feel more factual or just visually functional haha. And here I feel like it often falls into the second category ;_; something’s missing, but it’s always hard to say what exactly (would be too easy!) It’s a tiny nuance. I think I’ll make a post just to explain what I mean lol.
But that’s just me being picky. I know most people would already like it! I hope you do-

Also, I don’t love the repeated layout on the last three pages. Small panels around one bigger pose of them together, mostly because I always enjoy drawing that kind of pose so I want to show it... but something else probably would’ve been more effective!

Well, I’m tough on my own work here lmao-

Hope you liked the pages!

I need to make another chit-chat post btw, I really need your thoughts!!

Kisses 💛

Gaming Session

A bit sketchy, not totally sure about the colors yet, but I like the overall vibe haha!

I loved your comments about Jo last time, and the idea (that we already joked about) of a “The Boy & the Wolf and Joris” hahaha, I love it.
So I’m trying to include him more! We’ve had so many years of just this duo, I think there’s room for a trio now! I might even start thinking about a little side episode about it... I’ll tell you more about it in the next post!

New pages will be up tomorrow night or the day after! The Boy and Tera are going to play The Sims 4! UH

LOVE UUUU-

Oh also, has anyone seen the trailer for the new Tomodachi? I’m so hyped to play it! That unhinged, silly humor is 100% my thing haha

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I didn’t know which one to choose, SO TAKE THEM ALL I PANICKED OKAY😭

The first one is the full version, the second one is the RP version, what probably would have actually happened LOL, and the others are just because I wanted to have them without Joris! they’re adorable! n_n

I hope there isn’t any color issue, because I have the same bug as last time and I’m seeing different levels of saturation from one image to another.

Which one is your favorite??

New pages

12 new pages!!!

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Damn, there are really some amazing pages in Chapter 16!??
There are so many panels I love haha. The contrast is strong, and I really like the pacing and what it tells. I hope these new pages live up to that. Usually I need a few days or even weeks of distance to really know, haha.

There’s a double-page spread that bridges the present and the Boy’s memories. It’s been a while since we had one like that, even if you don’t really feel it in digital format, haha.
I absolutely love the two panels of the boy being pulled out of the flames by the firefighters, dunno why.

I was so worried about the pacing and storytelling of these pages, you have no idea!! Please don’t read them on the subway, HAHA I wanted everything to feel slow, heavy, threatening, dramatic.

Sorry, but I’m just really happy: we finally understand where that beam of light comes from, the one that cuts across the boy’s eye whenever he slips out of reality and into his memories.

It’s his POV, his entire memory is playing out there.
And it’s important to note that we only ever see the monster through the Boy’s eyes in those shots. That matters, because even he knows that monsters don’t really exist, and that this is his own interpretation of what happened. The monster only has this form inside his mind.

In the same way, for those who didn’t catch it, the butterflies are actually the ashes from the fire, shown in a more poetic way. It’s the brain reshaping reality. The boy never directly talks about the butterflies in the comic, almost as if he knows they’re imagined, without fully remembering that they were ashes.
You can imagine that, in the terror of the moment, the image of the monster opening the door and all the ashes and embers rushing into the room burned itself into his mind. Later, alone in his bed, the scene replayed over and over, with his child’s brain reshaping reality.

And you know what I also love? The fact that you think you’re starting to understand everything with the first flashback, but then the second one hits, with the monster reappearing, floating above the bed, and everything falls apart again, haha.
WHAT’S UP WITH THAT HAND GESTURE.
"CRACK"???
AND WHY DOES THE BOY FALL.

I really hope you enjoyed these pages! n_n
Thank you so much for all your support in 2025. You’re incredible. Thank you for continuing to believe in these characters, and in me. I don’t even know how to say thank you anymore, except by continuing to give everything I have to this project.
Thank you for being here, truly.

Take care of yourselves. See you very soon <3

POV: you facetime with the boys

Hey sexy you!

I’m curious to know in what context and position you are, opening this- I mean... when this FaceTime starts é_é

It’s so rare to see Jo, I’m really happy I get to include him whenever I can haha!
I actually really like the dynamic between these three boys.

I’m so excited to share the next pages of the comic with you!! There won’t be 8 new pages, not 9 new pages… BUT 12!!!
Thanks to how the panels are handled and what this part of the story is telling, I was able to do more than usual, and instead of saving them for next month, I’m giving you everything!!!

I hope you’ll enjoy it haha.

See you very soon for the update!!

♥ ♥ ♥

December doodles

I kind of missed what I wanted to do with the main illustration, it didn’t have the organic feel I was aiming for ( it's very soft and sweet tho) so I doodled around it, and in the end I really like sick Tera lol, he's really cute n_n
He just makes you want to cuddle him and enjoy his warmth haha. I’d really like to finish this illustration!

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Thank you so much for your comments about the latest update <3 God, it felt wonderful to read haha.
They made me incredibly happy, it's so motivating, it really reassures me that I am heading in the right direction.

I create this comic based only on what resonates with me, on what tenderness looks like in my imagination, on the gestures that express love without words. I never know if it will resonate with anyone else, and realizing that it does, that it touches so many of you, feels incredible. Sometimes it’s almost like I don’t fully realize the intensity of what I’m creating lol?

Thank you all for your comments. They mean so much to me, you have no idea.

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The only thing I had in mind throughout this whole scene was how I wanted Tera to be captivated by the Boy haha. I wanted him so absorbed that he is no longer fully in control of himself. You can see it in the way he tilts his head, something he does when he slips into deep inner thoughts. It's unconscious. And then the way he lifts his head at the same time as the Boy: he just follows the movement without thinking, he is startled by the sudden gesture, pulled out of his thoughts.
And then the way he leans against his fist. What's going on in his head?

It is as if he already knows his character is irresistibly drawn to the Boy, like a magnet.
Something pulls at both of them.

I put a lot of effort into writing the dialogue! I try to be mindful of how each of them expresses themselves, and Tera is always a challenge because he is quiet, very silent but intensely present. He is clumsy in his attempts to help, more gestures than words. He expresses love from the side, never head on.

"To chase your nightmares away for you" was originally "with you". But that collaborative feeling did not fit Tera well. He has this protective, dominant nature. And it's more romantic haha.

Then his first instinct is to offer his strength. I don't need to add anything else, it is all he knows.
Notice how the Boy lowers his fist.

The dialogue on the next page was also a headache. Tera absolutely couldn't sound like a creep going "I will watch you sleep" lol. And again, he couldn't be too direct with his affection. "Then I'll keep watch" was "I'll watch over you", but it was saying too much about him.
Instead, he describes the posture of watching without explicitly revealing the feelings behind it.

I think I can talk about it now: I struggled to express what I wanted in the final page, at least not as beautifully visually as I hoped (I did two versions). But what I love about this scene is its double meaning. On the surface, for him and for the story, the Boy talks about the monster that will probably devour him someday (more about that in the next update), because that is the mental image he built around this vision.
In reality, it is an expression of his trauma. You know those heavy, buried things that shape a person and threaten to consume them slowly over time. He is damaged by his past.

One eye is hidden as a reference to the monster who covers his eyes when he sleeps! And that goddamn ray of light-

I hope you liked it!
Next time we’ll finally get a flashback about the origins of this horned monster HAH! STAY TUNED. I CAN'T WAIT.

November doodle

"doodle"

I came across a picture of a girl shopping for cereal and I thought it was adorable, so I adapted it to my characters haha! I’m pretty sure there are tons of cereals that are specific to each country or at least each continent... ?
I'd like to do another extra for this month!!

I can’t wait to share the next pages with y'all. Tera is completely captivated by the Boy haha, and he becomes more assertive in his desire to be close to him!

See you reeeeeal' soon-

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Here I am again with a fresh, clean Chapter 16!!! YAY

You cannot really compare since the previous version of this chapter's beginning no longer exists (well, maybe it still exists somewhere on manga/comic leak sites haha. It is probably going to mess up their organization LOL) , but I am much happier with this one. The actions stretch across more panels, which creates a slower, more grounded rhythm!

I also brought the phone back, which I had simply forgotten in the first version huh. That is why you see the Boy with his phone in front of the piano: he is typing a message to Tera, the first one, hesitating to send it cause he's worried.
I also made the Boy show clearer worry, to reinforce Tera’s possible guilt. Speaking of Tera, if you read the Facts and Thoughts I posted yesterday, you might notice that this time we understand that Tera is affected by the Boy’s worry at the end of a page, and it only takes effect on the next one. It feels much less rushed, and there is a little surprise when you “turn the page.”

Tera grabbing the Boy by the chin… I love that shot. As my proofreader pointed out, this is Tera trying to pull the Boy’s attention away from his injury and force it back on him and his words: he is okay, no need to worry. He understands the situation is serious and that he needs to sincerely reassure the Boy. “Hey, look at me. Everything is fine.”

You might have noticed it: in the photo, the Boy is on his big brother’s back, just like he climbs on Tera’s back in the rain in Chapter 13. It has several meanings, but it mostly serves to draw a parallel between Tera and the brother. Let me try to make it clear: for the Boy, Tera fills the same role: a protective and dominant figure (so he reproduces the gesture naturally). In a conversation with Joris, the Boy mentions how his brother used to protect him and take the blame for him. But things changed: his brother is gone, and he could not do anything. By projecting that image onto Tera (very unconsciously, mostly symbolic, for the reader), he shelters him and keeps him safe from the rain. It's kinda foreshadowing. Cute, right?
This is a really important point, because it is actually the Boy’s main motivation for protecting Tera through out the story and getting him out of the Black Death. I cannot say too much for now though, that would be getting ahead of the story.

When Tera sits on the bed, I made sure to show the Boy scooting closer to press against him. He now feels safe with him. I am so excited for more physical closeness SERIOUSLY, because I have a very concrete image in my head of how they will lean into each other, bodies touching etc. I might be wrong I don't know but I feel like you rarely see much attention given to how bodies interact in general but Let me explain: in a normal scene, the focus would be on what is considered important : they are both on the bed, the fact that they are close would just be part of the setting, not a point of focus, and the boy would be tending to Tera’s hand. Am I right?

But I LOVE showing that interaction! I need to show how the Boy comes to press himself against Tera, how his shoulder meets Tera’s arm, how he rests his knee against Tera’s, how he almost nestles against him.

Personally, I am very tactile and clingy in relationships lol. I always need to be against the other person, and I think that inspires me a lot.

I hope you enjoyed these pages. What did you think??

Thank you for all the support, I love y'all so much <3



oh, and HAPPY HALLOWEEN !!!!

Random facts and thoughts #1

Here's the link!

Before tomorrow’s update, here’s a little reading for anyone interested! I talk a bit about some ideas and the process behind certain pages.

This is a test, I wasn’t sure how detailed to get, and I was worried about oversharing and making it boring haha. I also have some doubts about the layout, but I figured “just make something or you’ll never do it.” Aaaand I didn't want to spoil the upcoming pages.

I’ll adjust things for the next issue depending on your feedback, to see if you like it or not! Hopefully the format is smartphone-friendly!

See you tomorrow for the updaaaaaaaaaaaaate that is so cute and sweeeeeeeet- BYE

Halloween 2025

The way Patreon displays images on PC is atrocious ._.
I’m glad I waited a few days before posting, because I couldn’t find the right background or context for this image; I was this close to posting it plain. But I really love how it turned out!
What do you guys think of red-skinned demon Tera??

At first, I wanted the Boy to be not just an angel, but Cupid, with a bow and an arrow going through Tera’s chest. But with the trident in there too, there were way too many intersecting lines; it just looked messy, and I didn’t like it!

My other worry in the beginning was that this style is very soft and I wasn’t sure how to make the holographic effect work without overdoing it. I was honestly surprised by how nicely those bluish-purple tones blend with the red!

Any plans for Halloween?

Hope you guys like it! Stay tuned for more!! :D

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New pages just went up!

And it's right HERE!

Please note that if you struggle to read a chapter, scroll to the bottom of the comics post to find more informations!

To access the latest update, make sure to click on “LATEST PAGES”. These new pages are not included in Chapter 15!
There are two reasons for this: first, this update overlaps between Chapter 15 and 16, I'll manage that later, and second:

I’m honestly not happy with this update ;_; I kind of messed it up. It’s not a disaster, but it’s not exactly what I was aiming for, so it’s very likely I’ll rework it in the next update.
This connection between them is super important, and I feel like it lacks density here, in the pacing, but it was too late when I realized. I really struggled with these last 2–3 pages (which is also why the very last one isn’t complete). I even restarted them twice, rearranged things over and over again just two days before the release date lol-

There was another wide shot of their position at the end, but something felt off, so I cut it off for now. Tera’s pose didn’t carry the nuance I wanted, and I realized this subtlety is really hard to capture. Honestly, it took a lot of time that went nowhere.

Now, to give you a bit more insight into the intent behind this scene, I want to share what was in my head while creating it, and why it matters so much to me to get it right:

I love the moment where Tera rests his head gently against the Boy. Just that. He doesn’t go any further because their relationship doesn’t allow it yet, and above all, because he’s not familiar with this tenderness. So it comes off a little awkward, a little unusual.

As for why he does this, I want readers to form their own interpretation, but for me there are two reasons (can be one, can be both, can be something else, it's up to you):

1. Tera is coming back from a complicated, chaotic, murderous night. He’s injured. It’s exhaustion speaking. Through all of this story, the Boy is the only source of tenderness and affection for Tera (or will become so). Tera knows this, and he allows himself to lean on him. He’s simply tired, looking for a little bit of that thing the Boy carries with him: tenderness.

2. In that moment, Tera suddenly realizes the impact he now has on the Boy. Someone is waiting for him. He doesn’t like the idea that the Boy worried, that he was scared, that he had to "endure" those fears. That feels like a weight Tera didn’t want to put on his shoulders. So he apologizes. And we know Tera doesn’t apologize easily. These are genuine apologies, he really feels guilty. He’s not used to causing worry: his group doesn’t show tenderness to each other, and above all, they trust each other: nothing can happen to them. So seeing this Boy consumed with worry unsettles him deeply. You know, that feeling when your loved ones worried for you and you just feel sorry!

I hope all of this makes sense! It feels strange to introduce some of these new behaviors, which is why I don’t want to get them wrong haha.

Anyway, I hope you still enjoyed these pages!!!
Thank you for your patience and all your support 💖

LOVE YOU

Pretty Boys

NOT THE LABUBU

WHO DID THAT


New pages coming on September 30! Tera meets the Boy again and… they have a new kind of interaction n_n I’m stressed, I’ve restarted some pages several times, moving things around over and over… I hope you'll like it! I still have work to do! SEE YAH

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If you’re having trouble opening the latest update, scroll to the bottom of the page in the link for more info!
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While scrolling through Chapter 15, I realized it’s pretty much entirely dedicated to Tera! That definitely led to some especially fun and challenging scenes for me to draw, haha. I also really wanted to reconnect with his brutal side, his “Black Death” nature. After the scene where the Rabbit reminds him of his youth, it felt interesting to show how deeply that’s rooted in him now.

And I’m really happy with this update! Last month I was a little frustrated with it and worried I might mess this one up, but I actually think these action scenes turned out great, what do you think? (Also thank you for being so supportive, I just love yall so much, MUUUUAH <3)

There are tons of cross-hatchings in my comic, especially during fight scenes, because they really push the dynamism and harshness. Just imagine every single one of those lines was drawn by hand, lol.

I hope you enjoyed it! I promise the Boy will be back soon, haha! As I mentioned in the last post, I’ll be doing a breakdown of the thought process that went into these pages, for those who are interested!

Thank you for reading my comics and caring for my characters and just being there <3

I hAve No IdEa

This piece has been sitting around for a few days, I kept coming back to it before finally posting it. I probably overthink things too much haha.
After my famous struggles with colors, I realized I also have a thing with framing: I tend to make 'full things' and then struggle when it comes to cropping. Cutting pieces off a drawing you’ve worked on is so frustrating haha. But here is a good example: cropping it made me love it more!

I’ve been enjoying this style a lot. At first it was just meant to be quick and “sketchy” so I could keep it chill, but over time it refined itself. I’m still chasing that sweet spot between flat colors and just enough shading (but not too much!), kinda hard. I know that one thing what really defines my style are expressive lines. For those who’ve followed me for a while, you know that’s always been my thing and every time I try to go for cleaner, thinner lines, I just can’t (you can see that in the Subway piece (with joris), even if the colors make up for it a bit).
With this art style I really work on the lines: there's a main line layer, a colored-line layer, and two or three “extra line” layers on top to give them different treatments haha.

Sorry for rambling, I just felt like sharing some process thoughts!
I’ll probably make a full post breaking down the art and the workflow in the comic sometime soon.
I’m excited for the upcoming update btw, I think I finally nailed the action in this scene!

New Pages!

It's over here!

I'm feeling stressed-
Probably because I'm deep in that last-minute rush. I don't know how you imagine my process, but just so you know I’m tweaking pages right up until the very last moment, haha. I was still working on them just 15 minutes ago.

GOD, action scenes are incredibly challenging. It’s been a while since I’ve done fight sequences, and I’d honestly forgotten how hard it is to manage the pacing and dynamism, breaking down fast, sharp movements into clear panels.
I struggled during the storyboarding stage and had to redo some panels multiple times even when they were done before I felt okay about them. It’s still not perfect in my eyes, but there’s another action-heavy update coming, so I’m hoping to do even better next time!

You know what? In the original storyboard for the previous pages, Tera was supposed to shoot the guard in the head right at the door. I ended up changing that, because I keep questioning whether or not Tera should kill in each scene. Not for me or him, but for you lol. And now… I kinda regret it!
The doubt comes from the fact that Tera is meant to be evolving as a character, and it's easier for the reader to simply think, "Look, he's not killing anymore."
But if I dig into his psychology a bit more: well, with the father (pizza guy), there were specific signs that led Tera to spare him.
But his growth also shows in other ways: he’s disgusted by his environment.
When he enters that underground nightclub, he doesn't respect anyone there. He sees them all (people from his own world, people who fear the Black Death) as scum with no value. I mean he can't blame himself for all the bad things he has done and be okay with all of the others like him-

But it’s up to me to make that clearer. I’ll give him a few lines of dialogue to express it more directly!

I also promised a little extra today - I did make one (a quick doodle), but I’m not really happy with it. I’d rather take the rest of the day to fix it up and post it tomorrow. Hope that’s okay with you all!

As always, thank you so much for being so supportive and lovely with me and the comics. I'm genuinely so grateful ❤

PS: Oh, and of course, on your recommendation, I watched Kpop Demon Hunters!!!
It was super fun and entertaining! The art direction and the visual treatment of the scenes are beautifully done. Characters are funny and endearing, and honestly, I’ve been looping the movie's soundtrack non-stop for the past week, haha.

I only have one complaint: the film doesn’t take its time!! The pacing is really fast, and it feels like some plotlines and stakes get a bit glossed over. I would’ve loved for certain scenes to stretch out a little more, just so we could really savor them!

You.

So happy to post this one! I hope you love it too! :D

I should be releasing a second extra before the new comic pages come out!
As usual, I wanted something tender and soft. I wanted Tera to look like he's trying to find the Boy's face/attention, and for the Boy to be shyly amused by it.

They are definitely a safe place for each other.

It's a very strange feeling to draw love right after going through a breakup.

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I NEED TO WATCH KPOP DEMON HUNTERS, did yall watch it? How is it??
Can't get over 'Golden'

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Patreon's interface keeps changing and I can't make sense of it WhErEisTHePubLiSHbuTtoNGOD
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New pages! :D

Click on meee-

It’s both terrible and funny how I’m never fully satisfied with the new pages. Every time, I feel like some panels could’ve used more time and effort, and so on (even tho I'm litterally working until the very last minute lol) But when I go back and reread older pages, I realize I actually did a good job.

It’s because when I’m still working on the pages, I can’t get any real perspective. I get caught up in all the little details and can’t see the bigger picture, can’t see it the way a reader would. It only gets possible on the previous updates.
For example, when I reread the last update where Tera enters the nightclub, I think it actually looks GREAT!
But it also keeps me motivated! With every new page, I tell myself I’m going to do better than the last.

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I really wanted to draw a fight scene! I’m trying to find a balance between the moments where Tera is sweet with the Boy and the ones where he’s still deeply marked by Black Death.

I’m also becoming more and more mindful of the pacing of each page. I’m realizing it’s a really challenging thing to master.

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Thank you so much for all your support this month, and thanks as well for your feedback on my last post about the teaser, it helps more than I can say! I’m going to go read through everything, haha!
I hope you enjoyed these pages. Thank you again for letting me tell this story! <3

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Tera - Mugshot

Wanted to do that for quite a long time! :D

I've started working on a trailer for The Boy & the Wolf to share on Instagram, a short montage of selected panels that would tease the story a bit. I'll use some panels/pages that already exist, but also need to draw some new ones that haven’t been shown or told yet!

If you'd like to help, feel free to let me know which pages or panels stood out to you visually, or which ones mark a key moment in the story! It would really help me get an outside perspective on what the comic reflects! :D

Stay tuned, new pages are on the way!!

<3

New pages!

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Struggling to read the latest pages? Scroll to the bottom of this post.

If you click on the link from the latest update, you might see some pages from the previous one, that’s because a few lines of dialogue were slightly changed.

(Notice how Tera towers over everyone as he cuts through the crowd on page 8 ^u^ )Sorry, It’s a silent scene (ironically!), no dialogue, so it reads pretty quickly haha.

I was both excited and a bit anxious about drawing a scene set in an underground nightclub. I knew there would be a lot of effects, a crowd to draw, etc., and I was afraid the loud, suffocating atmosphere wouldn’t come across properly, but I’m really happy with how it turned out!

It’s funny how "resting your eyes" a little helps put things into perspective: I used to think these pages lacked contrast (which is something I constantly strive for, contrast is what makes a page pop at first glance, and it’s still a big focus for me, I try my best!), but now I actually really like them! I think there’s a nice balance between black and white.

I think I still need to work on the pacing of my scenes, sometimes they feel a bit too fast imo. That’s why I took my time here with Tera entering the nightclub. The fact that we don’t see his face until after the other character notices him adds a more dramatic feel to the scene, and I love that moment!

Sometimes I feel like I’m way too insecure about my work, even though I know it’s genuinely appreciated and has even been recognized and rewarded. I could just tell myself, “Trust yourself, Pico, people have shown they love what you do,” but instead, my brain goes: “A lot of people are reading this now and are passionate about it, you can’t let them down” haha. And honestly it’s a pretty good source of motivation and I'll always be thankful for that.

I hope you enjoyed these pages too!
Thank you so much for your passion and all your support! ❤

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Sleepy Boys

I wasted some time figuring out the Boy’s position, I just couldn’t make up my mind.
I like that they look a bit tangled up, kind of placed randomly like they fell asleep while playing together haha. It feels like we caught an unstaged moment.

I’m still struggling with color, I just don’t feel comfortable working with anything other than very neutral tones, it’s frustrating haha.
But I really love this image!

I very rarely do this, but I invited people to support me here on Tapas in the last update, and it brought in quite a few new patrons!
Welcome to all the new folks on Patreon, and thank you so much for your support! ❤❤❤

New pages coming by the end of the moooonth -

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Hi everyone! I hope you're all doing well!! :D

Sooooo these past few days I’ve been obsessed with the Boy’s outfit -
Before I started working on the pages, I had no idea how to dress him for this scene — and making a last-minute decision is usually not a good idea, I really don't like it because sometimes the outfit ends up not working for certain scenes or poses (imo) the character might take, and by then, it’s too late!
But I’ve had this one in the “Boy’s Wardrobe” folder for a while now! And I love it — I love the silhouette it gives him so far! The moment when he shifts over to make room for Anna? My favorite!

By the way, it’s funny how everything is a matter of scale: we always feel like the Boy is really short because he’s often next to Tera who's BIG, but then we realize he’s actually a lot taller than his grandmother. And I love it.

Side note: on the very last page, the number 10 on the boy’s t-shirt is reversed — at one point I accidentally flipped their positions on the bench. I forgot to fix it lol.

Side note 2: The man lying on the massage table is the Pig (it might not be obvious — we haven’t seen him much).

Do the boy and Tera meet again after this? YES!!

I hope you enjoyed these pages; please leave a like in memory of our good guy Marco.

I love you all, thank you so much for your support — I’m so happy to be able to draw this comic, and it’s all thanks to you. Thank you thank you thank you 💛

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Was writing a whole PS thing, but I think I’ll just say this: I love you, and thank you for everything.

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Also, it seems like opening it through your mail -> safari (and note the Patreon app) solves the problem.)

90's magazine

I felt like sketching the outfit he’s going to wear in the next few pages — I’m really into this whole magazine vibe haha!
What do you think?? :D

It’s kinda silly, but I was so happy to see that most people on Instagram recognized the reference! (Nightmare on Elm Street). Not that the movie itself is meaningful or anything, but you know how much I love slipping references into my story!

Everyone was really excited about it, and honestly, people are loving the crop top, haha.

Now I really want that outfit for the next Halloween, damn-

PS. I think I'd like to see some people cosplay this but this ain't even my design lol, so that would be people cosplaying the Boy cosplaying Johnny Depp-

Roadtrip

This isn’t the final picture, but I won’t be able to finish it this month, so I’m sharing a sneak peek for now!
I should be posting another extra soon, and of course, the new comic pages at the end of the month!!!

<3

Chapter 15

Is starting and it's over HERE!

We’re keeping things light with this brief and unexpected encounter between Tera and… a crazy cat lady? Haha
By the way, I hated drawing the cats, omg

I really like how the uncle is caught between pride and anger and takes advantage of Tera no longer standing in front of a crowded café to shoot at him. If he had just followed Tera’s advice, he wouldn’t have remained a threat, and we don't want that!

A whole month of work, and it’s read so fast— DEPRESSING lmao

The last panel might be modified in the next update—I’m still debating whether to use this sweater, haha. We’ll see where the next pages take the story!

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Thank you all so much for your support! I hope you enjoyed the start of Chapter 15. I genuinely feel bad that there was only one extra, I usually like to do at least two, but to be honest, this past month hasn’t been easy, and I always make sure the comic's update is availaible in time first. I promise I’ll do my best next month!

Thank you endlessly! ❤️

Hey

I literally forgot to post this image three days ago lol! I've been too focused on the comic haha. I'm having a lot of fun with the current pages, because Tera meets someone unexpected and it's FUNNY.

I like the fact that Tera's middle finger is blurred. He’s wearing the outfit he has at the end of chapter 14!
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Because the comic was voted the community favorite (thank youuu omg), Tapas said they had some surprises in store for me (which I don’t know about yet). They asked for a very high-resolution version of the comic cover to send me something… I'm curious, because if it's a poster, I'm flattered—but I won't hang it on my wall haha! I'll keep you update!!!

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