Even though it was a prank, Jinshi's outrageous action delivered with a cheerful smile sparked a frenzy online: "Jinshi-sama~! Hey, stop it!" "He was especially perverted this episode," "Jinshi-sama's playing with Maomao way too much," and "Jinshi thinks he can get away with everything just because he's good-looking, lol." Maomao’s wholehearted rejection of Jinshi also delighted viewers, who commented, "Gave me goosebumps, lol," "Maomao must be breaking out in hives, lol," and "Maomao’s reaction, lol, she hates it so much, lol."

The anime The Apothecary Diaries, currently streaming in a bingeable format, is based on the light novel of the same name by Hyuganatsu. It has also been adapted into manga in two monthly magazines, and the series has surpassed 40 million copies in total circulation. The TV anime aired for two consecutive cours starting in October 2023, gaining significant attention and popularity for its stories of Maomao working as a poison tester at the rear palace, her tales of deduction, as well as her comical interactions with Jinshi. The second season of the anime began airing in January 2025.

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