Viewers online were highly amused by Jinshi, who was so captivated by Maomao that he couldn’t move after seeing her. Comments included, "He’s totally fallen for her," "That’s the face of someone in love," and "Oh my, oh my." The beautifully made-up Maomao also caused a stir, with reactions such as, "Who is this beautiful girl?!" and "Maomao is absolutely gorgeous... So this is her real face!"

Currently, the anime "The Apothecary Diaries"—based on the light novel of the same name by Hyuganatsu—is available for binge-watching. The series has also been adapted into manga in two monthly magazines, with a cumulative total of over 40 million copies in circulation. The TV anime aired two consecutive cours starting in October 2023, earning tremendous popularity for its stories featuring Maomao as a food taster in the palace, her deductive adventures, and the comedic interactions between Maomao and Jinshi. The second season of the anime is set to air from January 2025, with a sequel already announced for production in July.

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

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