Jinshi's unprecedented behavior led to a flurry of comments online, such as "He's definitely fallen for her..." and "He looks like someone in love," along with "Shy Jinshi is so cute." Viewers were also surprised by Maomao's makeup transformation, exclaiming, "Wow~~ Maomao is so cute~~~!!!" and "Who is this beautiful girl!?"

"The Apothecary Diaries" is an anime adaptation of the light novel by Hyuganatsu. It has also been serialized in two monthly magazines and has surpassed 40 million copies in total series circulation. The TV anime aired continuously for two cours starting in October 2023, gaining significant attention with its mystery-solving drama featuring Maomao, who works as a "food taster" in the inner palace, and the comical interactions between Maomao and the handsome eunuch Jinshi. The second season has been airing since January 2025.

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

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