So, fans will definitely notice that Hardin has been tattooed to their expectations, but will they notice the new ink on his forearm? Yes, apparently Anna Todd, creator of the After series, wasn't the biggest fan of the three monkeys that once sat on the bottom part of Hardin's forearm. So, Arble and her team changed it to a bouquet of roses.
Of course, this isn't the only new ink Hardin got in the sequel. For anyone who hasn't read the books — spoiler alert — Hardin ends up getting a tattoo inspired by his toxic relationship with Tessa (Josephine Langford). From the beginning of this emotional rollercoaster love story, the two bonded over their love of literature specifically that of Jane Austen. According to After canon, Hardin will get a famous quote from Pride & Prejudice inked on his back at some point in the new movie. (We're still unsure of how Austen would feel about this one.)