The nostalgic scene sparked numerous reactions online, with comments like "Crying Jinshi-sama is adorable," "An angel..." "Gaoshun-sama struggling with little Jinshi-sama is great!" and "Incredibly endearing."
"The Apothecary Diaries" is an anime based on the light novel by Hyuganatsu. It has also been adapted into a manga, with the series surpassing a total of 40 million copies in circulation. The story is a mystery-solving entertainment featuring Maomao, an apothecary's daughter with an unusual obsession with poisons and medicines, and Jinshi, a mysterious and handsome eunuch, as they tackle challenging cases within the imperial court.
Episode 33 "The Former Emperor"
[Synopsis]
While investigating a "curse" at the request of the Empress Dowager Anshi, Maomao stays at Jinshi's residence after a long time. While hearing about young Jinshi in Suiren's room, Maomao discovers a strangely colored pebble among Jinshi's once-favorite toys in a trunk. It turns out to be a clue to unraveling the mystery of a "curse" cast by the Empress Dowager on the previous emperor—whose remains remain unchanged since life. To uncover the secret of the late emperor and the true nature of the curse, Maomao visits the previous emperor's chamber with the Empress Dowager and Jinshi.
(C)Hyuganatsu, Imagica Infos/"The Apothecary Diaries"Project
