Is This Beautiful Woman Really That Old Crone? Episode 28 of "The Apothecary Diaries" Reveals a Stunningly Beautiful Past Version of the Verdigris Madam, Shockingly Different from Her Current Self

The before-and-after of the money-grubbing Verdigris Madam (CV: Kimiko Saitō) is truly shocking! In episode 28 of the anime "The Apothecary Diaries," the young version of the Verdigris Madam is depicted, leaving viewers stunned with reactions like "Who even is that!?" and "She was so cute back then!"

The Verdigris Madam is the elderly woman who manages the high-class brothel "Verdigris Pavilion" in the pleasure district. Always seen with a pipe in her mouth, she's extremely money-oriented and sharp-tongued. In episode 28, her past is revealed. Back in the day, she was the top-ranked courtesan in the pleasure district and even played the lead dancer at an event welcoming foreign envoys.

Upon seeing a painting of the young Verdigris Madam dancing gracefully, Maomao (CV: Aoi Yūki) expressed surprise, saying, "I can't believe this ethereal beauty ended up obsessed with money..." Apparently, viewers felt the same way. At the time of broadcast, reactions poured in online such as, "Who are you!?," "She's drop-dead gorgeous...," "She really was cute back in the day," and "Wait, the young version of the Verdigris Madam is totally my type."