The Moment Time Stood Still for Jinshi When Faced With an Unexpected “Beauty”: Maomao’s Transformative Makeup Without Freckles Changes the Atmosphere in “The Apothecary Diaries”

Even Jinshi (voiced by Takeo Ōtsuka), who is accustomed to being surrounded by beautiful women, was struck by Maomao’s overwhelming beauty—was it love at first sight!? Maomao’s (voiced by Aoi Yūki) glamorous look in the anime “The Apothecary Diaries” not only captivated Jinshi, but also pierced the hearts of the viewers.

Maomao, who works in the inner palace, is known for her trademark freckles and usually dresses plainly. However, when she is set to attend the garden party, she undergoes a stunning transformation with vibrant clothing and makeup.

In reality, Maomao had been deliberately drawing freckles on her face in order to avoid attracting the attention of men. When revealing her true self, her beauty was so striking that even Jinshi, a eunuch who manages the inner palace and is used to seeing beautiful women, was left speechless.

Afterwards, a blushing Jinshi says, “…here,” as he presents a hairpin to Maomao. In the context of the garden party, giving a hairpin is a sign of favor and indicates that the recipient is “one’s favorite.”