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* ADateWithRosiePalms: Abeille possesses a device called the Stimulator 3K that can provide the physical sensations of engaging in sexual intercourse without actual contact with anything. Essentially, a really fancy version of masturbation, but also keeping in the comic's theme that people "don't touch." Notably, after Abeille's encounter with another human, she finds this incredibly unsatisfying.
** Later in the story, Miel and Abeille both use the 3K after having touched each other to vent, both still not seeming really satisfied.
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* HasTwoMommies: Miel.
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* UselessProtagonist: Abeille. Others characters either make important choices for her, or the choices she makes doesn't effect the plot that much. A few examples include her not getting the cafeteria job on her own; Ivy did it for her. She didn't become a gardener due to any required skills; Miel got it for her. Making peace with her cafeteria co-workers came from Clove's suggestions, and competing in her company's Sport's Day required Poppy and Miel's gentle pushing.
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* MyGreatestFailure: Abeille blamed herself for her sister Evette's death [[spoiler: She froze to death after being locked out of their habitat. Abeille talked her into taking her outside. When returning Abielle accidentally closed the door behind her, locking Evette out. Evette had an access card (it's how they were able to get out in the first place), but dropped it in the snow, and was unable to find it before Abeille could get help.]] Abeille ran away from home out of guilt.

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* MyGreatestFailure: Abeille blamed herself for her sister Evette's death death. [[spoiler: She froze to death after being locked out of their habitat. Abeille talked her into taking her outside. When returning Abielle accidentally closed the door behind her, locking Evette out. Evette had an access card (it's how they were able to get out in the first place), but dropped it in the snow, and was unable to find it before Abeille could get help.]] Abeille ran away from home out of guilt.

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* ADateWithRosiePalms: Abeille possesses a device called the Stimulator 3K that can apparently provide the physical sensations of engaging in sexual intercourse without actual contact with anything. Essentially, a really fancy version of masturbation, but also keeping in the comic's theme that people "don't touch." Notably, after Abeille's encounter with another human, she finds this incredibly unsatisfying.

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* ADateWithRosiePalms: Abeille possesses a device called the Stimulator 3K that can apparently provide the physical sensations of engaging in sexual intercourse without actual contact with anything. Essentially, a really fancy version of masturbation, but also keeping in the comic's theme that people "don't touch." Notably, after Abeille's encounter with another human, she finds this incredibly unsatisfying.



* CrashIntoHello: This literally triggers the plot, since it's the only reason Abeille realizes she's not satisfied with the lack of physical intimacy in her life.

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* CrashIntoHello: This literally launches the series, as it triggers the plot, since it's the only reason Abeille realizes she's not satisfied with the lack of and Miel's love at first sight and starts her journey into exploring physical intimacy in her life.intimacy.



* {{Expy}}: Gina admitted that the male lead is, in appearance, a combo of both [[Webcomic/RedString Makoto and Kazuo]], though he's clearly not the same race.



* HatesBeingTouched: Apparently ''all of humanity'' given the premise. Though given Abeille's reaction, it may be a milder version of people losing themselves in impersonal technological substitutes. There are a few exceptions, including an underground club dedicated to touching.

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* HatesBeingTouched: Apparently ''all The planet of humanity'' given the premise. Though given Abeille's reaction, it may be a milder version Monotropa and most of humanity has become a touch-starved world. Most people losing themselves have given up physical contact in exchange for impersonal technological substitutes. There are a few exceptions, including an underground club dedicated to touching.touching and Aster's research into touching as form of comfort.



* SymbolMotifClothing: Most characters wear clothes at one point or another that picks up the flower or nature aspect of the planet. Except Abeille whose fancy dresses often make her look like a bee and Miel who hasn't been seen wearing anything fitting for either.

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* SymbolMotifClothing: Most characters wear clothes at one point or another that picks up the flower or nature aspect of the planet. Except Abeille whose fancy dresses often make her look like a bee and Miel who hasn't been seen wearing anything fitting for either.sometimes wears honeycomb earrings, hairpins, or other small embelishments.



* WhatIsThisThingYouCallLove: Apparently, while the Stimulator 3K can provide the experience of sex, it is incapable of understanding Abeille's query to provide "love".

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* WhatIsThisThingYouCallLove: Apparently, while While the Stimulator 3K can provide the experience of sex, it is incapable of understanding Abeille's query to provide "love".

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It's confirmed that that is indeed what happened.


* AllOfTheOtherReindeer: Abeille's co-workers, who are incredibly mean to her.

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* AllOfTheOtherReindeer: Abeille's former co-workers, who are were incredibly mean to her.



* EyeScream: Presumably how Poppy [[spoiler:lost an eye as a child.]]



* MyGreatestFailure: Abeille blamed herself for her sister Evette's death [[spoiler: She froze to death after being locked out of their habitat. Abeille talked her into taking her outside. When returning Abielle accidentally closed the door behind her, locking Evette out. Evette had an access card (it's how they were able to get out in the first place), but dropped it in the snow, and was unable to find it before Abeille could get help.]] It's implied that Abielle ran away from home out of guilt.

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* MyGreatestFailure: Abeille blamed herself for her sister Evette's death [[spoiler: She froze to death after being locked out of their habitat. Abeille talked her into taking her outside. When returning Abielle accidentally closed the door behind her, locking Evette out. Evette had an access card (it's how they were able to get out in the first place), but dropped it in the snow, and was unable to find it before Abeille could get help.]] It's implied that Abielle Abeille ran away from home out of guilt.
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* DiabolusExMachina: See MyGreatestFailure.


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* MyGreatestFailure: Abeille blamed herself for her sister Evette's death [[spoiler: She froze to death after being locked out of their habitat. Abeille talked her into taking her outside. When returning Abielle accidentally closed the door behind her, locking Evette out. Evette had an access card (it's how they were able to get out in the first place), but dropped it in the snow, and was unable to find it before Abeille could get help.]] It's implied that Abielle ran away from home out of guilt.
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* HatesBeingTouched: Apparently ''all of humanity'' given the premise. Though given Abeille's reaction, it may be a milder version of people losing themselves in impersonal technological substitutes. There are a few exception, including a underground club dedicated to touching.

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* HatesBeingTouched: Apparently ''all of humanity'' given the premise. Though given Abeille's reaction, it may be a milder version of people losing themselves in impersonal technological substitutes. There are a few exception, exceptions, including a an underground club dedicated to touching.



** Ivy and Holly even are literally living like this and openly state they prefer it that way [[spoiler: , at least until Ivy starts to crave touching as well, breaks up with Holly and hopelessly falls in love with Aster]].

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** Ivy and Holly are even are literally living like this and openly state they prefer it that way way, [[spoiler: , at least until Ivy starts to crave touching as well, breaks up with Holly and falls hopelessly falls in love with Aster]].
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* PlantPerson: The Dryads.
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* PlantPerson:
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** In a deeper sense, insects are treated as a very bad thing on Monotropa since the humans believe they endanger the plants, similarily Abeille's desire to touch is often met with extreme disgust.


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* SymbolMotifClothing: Most characters wear clothes at one point or another that picks up the flower or nature aspect of the planet. Except Abeille whose fancy dresses often make her look like a bee and Miel who hasn't been seen wearing anything fitting for either.

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** Later in the story, Miel and Abeille both use the 3K after having touched each other to vent, both still not seeming really satisfied.



* HatesBeingTouched: Apparently ''all of humanity'' given the premise. Though given Abeille's reaction, it may be a milder version of people losing themselves in impersonal technological substitutes.

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* HatesBeingTouched: Apparently ''all of humanity'' given the premise. Though given Abeille's reaction, it may be a milder version of people losing themselves in impersonal technological substitutes. There are a few exception, including a underground club dedicated to touching.



* ShowerScene: With cover provided by CensorSteam and GodivaHair.

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* ShowerScene: With cover provided by CensorSteam and GodivaHair. Miel also takes a shower after [[spoiler: having kissed Abeille]].




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** Ivy and Holly even are literally living like this and openly state they prefer it that way [[spoiler: , at least until Ivy starts to crave touching as well, breaks up with Holly and hopelessly falls in love with Aster]].
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* ThemeNaming: Everyone except Abeille and Miel is named after a plant.

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[[caption-width-right:350:Abeille discovering a missing human connection. Directly.]]



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[[caption-width-right:350:Abeille discovering a missing human connection. Directly.]]
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* AllOfTheOtherReindeer: Abeille's co-workers, who are incredibly mean to her.


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* HasTwoMommies: Miel.
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I\'m an idiot: considering it\'s now April 2015, the date of the webcomic\'s premier could hardly have been \"June 2015\". Fixing the date in the fourth intro para.


Premiered June 4th after ''Webcomic/DemonAid'''s cancellation, ''Love Not Found'' is another webcomic by ''Webcomic/RedString'' author Gina Biggs. The series uses a [[DeliberatelyMonochrome limited color palette]], mostly dominated by shades of pink with dashes of [[SplashOfColor spot color]] to emphasize differences in skin tones and contrast. Its debut on 4th of June 2015 came with a ten-page update, after which the series settled into a regular three-updates-per-week schedule. It is currently hosted at its [[http://www.lovenotfound.com official website]] on the Hiveworks network.

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Premiered June 4th 2014 after ''Webcomic/DemonAid'''s cancellation, ''Love Not Found'' is another webcomic by ''Webcomic/RedString'' author Gina Biggs. The series uses a [[DeliberatelyMonochrome limited color palette]], mostly dominated by shades of pink with dashes of [[SplashOfColor spot color]] to emphasize differences in skin tones and contrast. Its debut on 4th of June 2015 came with a ten-page update, after which the series settled into a regular three-updates-per-week schedule. It is currently hosted at its [[http://www.lovenotfound.com official website]] on the Hiveworks network.
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Apparently the population is increasing, after Monotropa was \"opened to the public\", so removing the exact population figure.


The Planet Monotropa is advertised as a "nature lover's paradise", with a population of only 2,408 humans. Despite unimaginable advances in technology, humankind has regressed to the point where they no longer engage in physical contact save by accident.

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The Planet Monotropa is advertised as a "nature lover's paradise", with a population of only 2,408 a few thousand humans. Despite unimaginable advances in technology, humankind has regressed to the point where they no longer engage in physical contact save by accident.
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Enter our heroine, Abeille, who leaves work one day and accidentally collides with a man. Stirred by feelings that the actual physical contact aroused in her, she begins to crave an actual relationship with a real person.

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Enter our heroine, Abeille, who leaves work one day and accidentally collides with a man. Stirred by feelings that the actual physical contact aroused in her, she begins to crave an actual relationship with a real person.

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Minor re-write of opening paragraphs for clarity. Also added the name \"Miel\" to the MeaningfulName trope.


The Planet Monotropa is advertised as a "nature lover's paradise", with a population of only 2,408 humans. Despite the unimaginable advances in technology, humankind has regressed to the point where they no longer even engage in physical contact save by accident.

Enter our heroine, Abeille, who leaves work one day and accidentally collides with another man. Stirred by the feelings actual physical intimacy created, she begins to crave an actual relationship with a real person.

Premiered June 4th after ''Webcomic/DemonAid'''s cancellation, ''Love Not Found'' is another webcomic by ''Webcomic/RedString'' author Gina Biggs. The series uses a [[DeliberatelyMonochrome limited color palette]], mostly dominated by shades of pink with dashes of [[SplashOfColor spot color]] to emphasize differences in skin tones and contrast. It debuted on June 4th with a ten page update and after that settled into a more regular three times a week schedule. It is currently hosted at its [[http://www.lovenotfound.com official website]] on the Hiveworks network.

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The Planet Monotropa is advertised as a "nature lover's paradise", with a population of only 2,408 humans. Despite the unimaginable advances in technology, humankind has regressed to the point where they no longer even engage in physical contact save by accident.

Enter our heroine, Abeille, who leaves work one day and accidentally collides with another a man. Stirred by the feelings that the actual physical intimacy created, contact aroused in her, she begins to crave an actual relationship with a real person.

Premiered June 4th after ''Webcomic/DemonAid'''s cancellation, ''Love Not Found'' is another webcomic by ''Webcomic/RedString'' author Gina Biggs. The series uses a [[DeliberatelyMonochrome limited color palette]], mostly dominated by shades of pink with dashes of [[SplashOfColor spot color]] to emphasize differences in skin tones and contrast. It debuted Its debut on 4th of June 4th 2015 came with a ten page update and ten-page update, after that which the series settled into a more regular three times a week three-updates-per-week schedule. It is currently hosted at its [[http://www.lovenotfound.com official website]] on the Hiveworks network.network.



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!!This comic provides !! ''Love Not Found'' contains examples of:



* MeaningfulName: "Abeille" (pronounced "ah-BAY") is French for "bee."

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* MeaningfulName: "Abeille" (pronounced "ah-BAY") is French for "bee."bee," and "Miel" means "honey."



* WhatIsThisThingYouCallLove: Apparently, while the Stimulator 3K can provide the experience of sex, it is incapable of understanding Abeille's query to provide "love".

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* WhatIsThisThingYouCallLove: Apparently, while the Stimulator 3K can provide the experience of sex, it is incapable of understanding Abeille's query to provide "love"."love".

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* {{Expy}}: Gina admitted that the male lead is, in appearance, a combo of both Makoto and Kazuo, though he's clearly not the same race.

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* {{Expy}}: Gina admitted that the male lead is, in appearance, a combo of both [[Webcomic/RedString Makoto and Kazuo, Kazuo]], though he's clearly not the same race.
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Lovely, I forgot to link the comic.


Premiered June 4th after ''Webcomic/DemonAid'''s cancellation, ''Love Not Found'' is another webcomic by ''Webcomic/RedString'' author Gina Biggs. The series uses a [[DeliberatelyMonochrome limited color palette]], mostly dominated by shades of pink with dashes of [[SplashOfColor spot color]] to emphasize differences in skin tones and contrast. It debuted on June 4th with a ten page update and after that settled into a more regular three times a week schedule.

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Premiered June 4th after ''Webcomic/DemonAid'''s cancellation, ''Love Not Found'' is another webcomic by ''Webcomic/RedString'' author Gina Biggs. The series uses a [[DeliberatelyMonochrome limited color palette]], mostly dominated by shades of pink with dashes of [[SplashOfColor spot color]] to emphasize differences in skin tones and contrast. It debuted on June 4th with a ten page update and after that settled into a more regular three times a week schedule. It is currently hosted at its [[http://www.lovenotfound.com official website]] on the Hiveworks network.
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Premiered June 4th after ''Webcomic/DemonAid'''s cancellation, ''Love Not Found'' is another webcomic by ''Webcomic/RedString'' author Gina Biggs. The series uses a limited color palette, mostly dominated by shades of pink with dashes of spot color to emphasize differences in skin tones and contrast. It debuted on June 4th with a ten page update and after that settled into a more regular three times a week schedule.

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Premiered June 4th after ''Webcomic/DemonAid'''s cancellation, ''Love Not Found'' is another webcomic by ''Webcomic/RedString'' author Gina Biggs. The series uses a [[DeliberatelyMonochrome limited color palette, palette]], mostly dominated by shades of pink with dashes of [[SplashOfColor spot color color]] to emphasize differences in skin tones and contrast. It debuted on June 4th with a ten page update and after that settled into a more regular three times a week schedule.

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The Planet Monotropa is a technological paradise, with a population of only 2,408 people. Despite the incredible advances in technology, humankind has regressed to the point where they no longer even engage in physical contact save by accident.

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The Planet Monotropa is advertised as a technological paradise, "nature lover's paradise", with a population of only 2,408 people. humans. Despite the incredible unimaginable advances in technology, humankind has regressed to the point where they no longer even engage in physical contact save by accident.


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* HatesBeingTouched: Apparently ''all of humanity'' given the premise. Though given Abeille's reaction, it may be a milder version of people losing themselves in impersonal technological substitutes.
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* {{Expy}}: Gina admitted that the male lead is, in appearance, a combo of both Makoto and Kazuo, though he's clearly not the same race.
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->''ERROR: LOVE NOT FOUND''

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[[caption-width-right:350:Abeille discovering a missing human connection. Directly.]]

The Planet Monotropa is a technological paradise, with a population of only 2,408 people. Despite the incredible advances in technology, humankind has regressed to the point where they no longer even engage in physical contact save by accident.

Enter our heroine, Abeille, who leaves work one day and accidentally collides with another man. Stirred by the feelings actual physical intimacy created, she begins to crave an actual relationship with a real person.

Premiered June 4th after ''Webcomic/DemonAid'''s cancellation, ''Love Not Found'' is another webcomic by ''Webcomic/RedString'' author Gina Biggs. The series uses a limited color palette, mostly dominated by shades of pink with dashes of spot color to emphasize differences in skin tones and contrast. It debuted on June 4th with a ten page update and after that settled into a more regular three times a week schedule.
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!!This comic provides examples of:

* ADateWithRosiePalms: Abeille possesses a device called the Stimulator 3K that can apparently provide the physical sensations of engaging in sexual intercourse without actual contact with anything. Essentially, a really fancy version of masturbation, but also keeping in the comic's theme that people "don't touch." Notably, after Abeille's encounter with another human, she finds this incredibly unsatisfying.
* CrashIntoHello: This literally triggers the plot, since it's the only reason Abeille realizes she's not satisfied with the lack of physical intimacy in her life.
* MeaningfulName: "Abeille" (pronounced "ah-BAY") is French for "bee."
* SexySilhouette: Abeille's session with the Stimulator 3K is portrayed in this manner, though unlike most examples, it's done as a discretion shot.
* ShowerScene: With cover provided by CensorSteam and GodivaHair.
* TitleDrop: The Stimulator 3K's answer to Abeille's query over whether it can provide "love."
* WhatIsThisThingYouCallLove: Apparently, while the Stimulator 3K can provide the experience of sex, it is incapable of understanding Abeille's query to provide "love".

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