Maomao at Her Best! In "The Apothecary Diaries," Her Deduction of a Dust Explosion from Just Three Clues is Truly that of a Master Detective

The anime "The Apothecary Diaries" features not only drama but also compelling mystery elements, as the protagonist Maomao (CV: Aoi Yūki) solves various incidents with her extensive knowledge and sharp insight. Among these, episode 14—when Maomao uncovers the truth behind an incident from only three clues—can be called the epitome of her skills.

In episode 14, a mysterious fire breaks out, and Maomao investigates the food storage where it occurred. Rather than a mere fire, the storage looks as if it exploded, with fragments scattered about and a pipe left on the floor. From just three clues—food storage, pipe, and explosion—Maomao deduces the truth behind the incident.

As a “little experiment,” Maomao prepares a wooden box filled with flour and tosses a spark inside. The airborne flour catches fire, causing an explosion. Maomao's reasoning for the fire is that, inside the storage, flour was floating in the air when someone used a pipe, resulting in the explosion.