An Irresistible Contagion... “The Apothecary Diaries”: Jinshi’s Seductive Indirect Kiss That Even Shook Maomao

The sudden “indirect kiss” from Jinshi (voiced by Takeo Ōtsuka), the handsome eunuch, left viewers swooning in droves! Even Maomao (voiced by Aoi Yūki), who usually shows no interest in Jinshi, couldn’t help but blush from his overwhelming charm.

In episode 12 of the anime “The Apothecary Diaries,” Maomao, who had been dismissed from the inner palace and was working in the pleasure district, unexpectedly encounters Jinshi again. Until then, Jinshi had believed that Maomao disliked working in the inner court, but after hearing her true feelings that she actually wished to stay, he looked visibly relieved. Perhaps emboldened, he began to tease Maomao by saying, “Just a little is fine, isn’t it?” and “Just one hand, just my fingertips,” while attempting to touch her and acting endearing.