Maomao's behavior prompts numerous comments online, such as "Typical fast-talking otaku, lol," "Seriously, Maomao...!" "What's with your priorities, lol," and "Don't be so eager, lol."

The anime "The Apothecary Diaries" is based on a light novel by Hyuganatsu. It has been adapted into a manga, with the series surpassing 40 million copies in circulation. It is a mystery-solving entertainment story where Maomao, the daughter of an apothecary with an unusual obsession with poisons and medicines, and the enigmatic and handsome eunuch Jinshi (voiced by Takeo Otsuka) take on challenging cases that arise within the imperial court.

■Episode 43 "Festival"
Synopsis:
The place where Maomao, taken from the imperial harem, arrives is a village hidden deep in the forest. A festival is being held in the village, and Maomao participates with Shisui, wearing a fox mask. On their way to the shrine, Shisui tells her about the local legends and the meaning of the fox mask. Even after returning from the festival, Maomao, who is not restrained, feels a sense of discomfort about her situation and the actions of Suirei and Shisui, prompting her to confront Suirei about something.

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

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