"Being Handsome Doesn't Excuse You"... The Overly Touchy Jinshi of "The Apothecary Diaries" is Forcefully Rejected By The Heroine, Maomao, in the "Strongest Face-Off"

The character Jinshi (voiced by Takeo Otsuka), known for his breathtaking good looks, seems to embody the concept of "handsome men can do no wrong." In episode 10 of the anime "The Apothecary Diaries," a scene where Jinshi attempts to have Maomao (voiced by Aoi Yuki) lick honey from his fingers, only to be met with her stunned disbelief, had viewers laughing with comments like "Goosebumps lol" and "Maomao probably got hives lol."

The anime "The Apothecary Diaries" is based on the light novel series by Hyuganatsu, which has surpassed 38 million copies in total sales, including its manga adaptation. The story follows Maomao, a girl who was an apothecary in the pleasure district and who ends up working as a food taster in the imperial court. Together with Jinshi, she solves various mysteries in this intriguing entertainment series. The second season has been airing since January 2025.

Jinshi, a eunuch with significant power in the imperial court, possesses such beauty that if he were a woman, he would be called a "nation's ruin." Perhaps because Maomao shows little interest in his appearance, Jinshi frequently plays pranks on her, only to be coolly brushed off.