As Jinshi’s feelings for Maomao overflowed, the internet buzzed with reactions like, "What is he planning?!", "His pupils though, lol," "Kyaa!", and "I can't stop smiling!"

Moreover, after the finale of the second season, the announcement of a sequel’s production was revealed, prompting many excited comments such as, "I can't wait to see what happens next!" and "I want to watch it soon!"

"The Apothecary Diaries" anime is based on the light novel by Natsu Hyuuga. It has been adapted into manga form as well, and the series has surpassed 40 million copies in total. This is a mystery-solving entertainment story in which Maomao, a medicine-obsessed daughter of an apothecary, and Jinshi, a mysterious and beautiful eunuch, take on perplexing incidents that occur within the imperial court.

■Episode 48 "Beginning"
【Synopsis】
At dawn, after the successful suppression of the Shi clan, Jinshi visits Maomao, who is sleeping among the children taken from the fortress. As they each worry about one another’s injuries, they begin to ponder what Loulan risked her life to protect and the things that have been entrusted to them.

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

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