Moreover, when Maomao explained that she had arranged for Lihaku to meet a courtesan, saying, "He was delighted by a night's dream," Jinshi misunderstood this as Maomao having spent the night with Lihaku, leaving him even more stunned.

Viewers found amusement in Jinshi being flustered by Maomao's actions, with comments like "Jinshi-sama's face of shock is hilarious!" and "Jinshi froze up, I'm dying!" and "I feel sorry for Jinshi, but his reaction was funny (laugh)."

"The Apothecary Diaries" is an anime adaptation of the light novel by Hyuganatsu. It has been serialized into manga in two monthly magazines, with the series' total circulation exceeding 40 million copies. The TV anime aired for two consecutive cours starting in October 2023 and has garnered significant attention, with its mystery stories featuring Maomao, who works as a poison taster in the harem, and her comical interactions with the handsome eunuch Jinshi being particularly popular. The second season has been airing since January 2025.

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

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