Jinshi Mysteriously Touches Maomao's Lips... "He's Being Aggressive!" "Love the Sudden Intimacy Bug" Anime "The Apothecary Diaries" Episode 38

In Episode 38 of the anime "The Apothecary Diaries," which has been airing sequentially since April 11, Jinshi (voiced by Takeo Otsuka) finally called Maomao (voiced by Aoi Yuki) by her name. Furthermore, he touched Maomao's lips with his fingertips, causing an online stir with comments like "Can't stop grinning."

In Episode 38, "The Dancing Ghost," Jinshi asked Consort Gyokuyou (voiced by Atsumi Tanezaki), "Can you return (Maomao) to me?" Gyokuyou retorted, "If you say 'lend,' I'll give her to you," insisting that Maomao still belonged to her.

However, Jinshi didn't back down. He touched Maomao's head and countered, "No, I said return. This Maomao." Until now, Jinshi had been calling Maomao "apothecary," so this sudden closeness shocked those around them. Jinshi then brought his face close to Maomao's and said, "It's useless to ask this girl anything after she returns. I will make sure she keeps quiet," while touching her lips with his finger.