The Remarkable Contrast of Lahan's Debut! From Competent to Comedy, "A Good Character" in the Anime "The Apothecary Diaries" Episode 42

In episode 42 of the anime "The Apothecary Diaries," which began airing on May 9, Lahan (CV: Toshiyuki Toyonaga), the adopted son of Lakan (CV: Takuya Kirimoto), makes his first appearance. Online, he drew attention with comments like "Such a tricky character, hilarious," and "Really liking Lahan!?"

In episode 42 titled "Hoozuki," Lahan, the adopted son of Maomao's (CV: Aoi Yuki) real father Lakan, visits Jinshi (CV: Takao Otsuka). Lahan tells Jinshi that Lakan instructed him to examine the national treasury's accounts as the source of a poison used in an attempted assassination was unknown. He explains that the prices of grains and iron have risen unnaturally. Then, Lahan suggests to Jinshi, "I can investigate further. Don't you want to know where the flow converges?"

Lahan exudes a canny air, but when Jinshi asks, "What's your demand?" he starts sweating nervously. Appearing humble, Lahan begins by asking, "Could you perhaps reduce this amount a little?" and shows the repair costs for the palace gate that Lakan broke.