Though capable, Lahan seems to carry struggles, causing reactions online like "He’s dragging me into the Lahan swamp," "He's a great character," "Really liking Lahan!?" and "Such a tricky character, hilarious."

The anime "The Apothecary Diaries" is based on a light novel by Natsu Hyuuga. It has been adapted into a manga, with the series surpassing 40 million copies in circulation. It is a mystery entertainment story about a pharmacy owner's daughter, Maomao, with an obsession for poisons and medicines, and a mysterious beautiful eunuch, Jinshi, as they tackle complex cases within the palace.

■ Episode 42: "Hoozuki"
【Synopsis】
Ten days have passed with no word of Maomao's whereabouts. Consort Gyokuyō goes into labor, and Luomen attends to her closely. Meanwhile, Jinshi is informed that a eunuch vanished simultaneously with Maomao was seen praying at the northern mausoleum. This mausoleum was where those who served the previous emperor and died within the palace were buried. As Jinshi seeks clues about Maomao’s whereabouts there, he sees the figure of a court lady in front of the graves. Furthermore, detecting the same fragrance of alcohol that Maomao had, Jinshi attempts to gather more information from her, but...

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