In the fifth episode, Maomao is set to attend a garden party. Having grown up in the red-light district, Maomao is cautious and usually disguises her face with freckles to avoid male attention. However, for the garden party, she undergoes a dramatic transformation with glamorous makeup and attire. Jinshi, upon seeing her, exclaims, "Oh, it’s the apothecary!" in shock at her transformation. He then blushes and gives Maomao a hairpin as a present, saying, "Here."

The internet buzzed with reactions like "Jinshi-sama blushing is adorable," "He’s captivated," and "He’s fallen for her…" People also took notice of the beautifully adorned Maomao, commenting, "She’s a beauty! She looks so different, it’s mesmerizing," "Who is this beautiful girl!?" and "Maomao is incredibly cute."

(C)Hyuganatsu, Imagica Infos/"The Apothecary Diaries"Project

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