Even in Tatters, Jinshi Can’t Stop Worrying About Maomao—He Gently Reaches Out, but Accidentally Wakes Her: The Apothecary Diaries Episode 47

Episode 47 of the anime "The Apothecary Diaries" began airing sequentially from June 27. Viewers were charmed by the scene where Jinshi (voiced by Takeo Ōtsuka) gently touches a sleeping Maomao (voiced by Aoi Yūki), with comments like, “Jinshi-sama really can’t help reaching out to her…," and “It’s so cute, I love it… lol,” lighting up social media.

After Maomao was kidnapped by the rebel Shishou (voiced by Chō) and his clan, Jinshi was left with a deep sense of responsibility. Until then, he had concealed the fact that he was the Emperor's younger brother, but at last he revealed his true identity to those around him and led the Imperial Guards in a mission to subdue the rebel clan.

Following the battle, Jinshi hurried to check on Maomao's condition. He gently stroked the hair of the sleeping Maomao, murmuring, “If I hadn’t been around, this wouldn’t have happened to you…” As he moved to touch her neck next, Maomao woke up and calmly reprimanded him, saying, “What exactly are you doing, Jinshi-sama?”

This scene, where Jinshi’s feelings for Maomao come across so clearly, attracted attention online, with comments such as, “Jinshi touching Maomao’s face while she was asleep was just too adorable—I love it… lol,” “Jinshi-sama really is always trying to touch her…,” and “Jinshi-sama is so incredibly worried about Maomao.”