The Incredibly Natural Deployment of Jinshi's "Chin Lift" in "The Apothecary Diaries": A Non-Resistant Maomao with an Anxious Look

The playful yet heart-fluttering interactions between Jinshi (voiced by Takeo Otsuka), who tends to tease, and the coolly composed Maomao (voiced by Aoi Yuki), are one of the major highlights of the anime "The Apothecary Diaries." Episode 39 featured the depiction of the "chin lift" by the exceptionally handsome Jinshi.

Due to the carelessness of Xiaolan (voiced by Misaki Kuno), who works in the rear palace, the ice intended as a tribute to a high-ranking consort was broken. Maomao decided to create a substitute for the ice dessert desired by the consort for her friend Xiaolan.

Despite feeling uneasy, she had no choice but to act. Maomao consulted Jinshi, asking, "Could you lend me the kitchen and ingredients?" Jinshi responded, "Then let's set a condition," as he approached Maomao. He gently lifted her chin with his finger, bringing their faces closer, and said, "Listen to people until they're finished speaking."