𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 [ON HOLD]

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 (𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆)

"Under The Greenlight"

Author/Illustrator: Jaxx

Published: Ridibooks, DNC Webtoon, Tapas

Released: March 5, 2021

Chapters: 37

Status: Ongoing

"Under the Greenlight is an ongoing manhwa written and illustrated by Jaxx. Released in 2021, it has been published by DNC Webtoon and Ridibooks, then also in English by Tapas."

Summary/Description:

“…I want to sculpt you into a form that never changes.” In a city full of high-rise buildings, Mathew Raynor, a sculpture student who, aside from his art, lives isolated from the rest of the world. He unexpectedly meets a captivating man named Jin and feels a fated connection. Mathew offers him a proposal: be his model. Contrary to his intentions, the relationship between the two becomes more and more warped...In a grim world stained with dirty money and betrayal, Mathew steels his nerves as he approaches the executive of the Shinhae Faction, Jin Cheong-woo, and gives him a new ambition... “However, there are conditions: First, you must obey my words unconditionally.” A man who built a wall between himself and the world, and another who looks down on the world, both concealing their true desires.

Character Description:

MATTHEW REYNOR

Working at the Sunset Pictures Cafe Matthew hands over an Americano then recognizes Jin outside who at one point he had told had piqued his interest. Asking manager, Alex, if he can leave early today Matthew replies it is for something more important, and he will work until closing time tomorrow. Heading to the art museum where Jin is, Matthew confirms he really likes it, what about him. Deeming the featured statue quite a candid piece of work, Matthew adds there is more to it than what meets the eye. Stating he is just a university student, Matthew affirms the reason he followed Jin here is because he likes him, does he need to explain more. A student ID states he attends the Department of Arts and Sculpture School. After his bag is handed back Matthew tells Jin to not worry he will not tell anyone. Desiring to be intimate with Jin he asks if they can meet again next time. In a lecture theatre with sculptures as the lesson, Matthew thinks back to Jin and how he asked to please know his name. Speaking to his lecturer Matthew says he still does not have a model for his sculpture but there is someone he already wants. Saying he was actually going to find Jin first Matthew found he did not know where he lives or what he does, and did not know when he could meet him again. His request is for Jin to please be his nude model. At first offering money in exchange, Matthew then affirms he will give whatever Jin wants so long as he can afford it. After school and work, Matthew heads to an abandoned building, puts up a studio inside and stays there. Having been carving since he was young, now one of Matthew's portfolios features mainly naked men but with the bodies portrayed rather than being obscenely depicted. On why he chose Jin, he details the person who fits perfectly on his ideal type is right in front of him. It is the first time he has hoped for something so intensely.

JIN CHEONG-WOO

Commenting that Matthew is a funny guy Jin questions whether this is not fine. On the phone Jin mentions instead of a residential complex the Chairwoman Chun is going with an art museum. There will not be any profits so Jin says to please tell him why this is being seen through. Speaking 'coffee' to his driver results in them halting before a coffee store. After a sip Jin thinks what is this, it tastes like... then seeing Matthew causes him to tip it away, while announcing that he has lost his appetite. Listening to a museum docent explain the background to the "Albert of Madalena Island" statue Jin then comments Matthew is staring lasers when he acknowledges his presence. Deeming it funny after hearing that Matthew likes him, Jin orders his guard Seongchi to check his bag. Seeing the books, pencils and rulers that fall out, Jin does not think there is something here that could be used as a weapon, whether it is a gun or a knife. Warned by Seongchi that Matthew's art school ID is a fake and he is rather a cop, Jin answers it is all done and to give him back his things. Updated that Director Oh has rescheduled to meet him tomorrow Jin affirms it is great. Jin ceases any further advancement at hearing that Matthew has not done it before. Afterwards, Jin realizes it has been a long time since he felt this kind of excitement. Presenting a bag of cash to Director Oh with the suggestion that he leave the constructions for the Museum's annex to his company, while privately thinking for him to take the bait, Jin is glad to know that Oh likes the gift upon the scenario proceeding towards the outcome he desires.

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