An Attack and a Soaking Wet Encounter Make Hearts Pound! Maomao and Jinshi's Close Call in a Waterfall Basin in "The Apothecary Diaries"

This is basically a kiss, right?! In the 35th episode of the anime "The Apothecary Diaries," Jinshi (voiced by Takeo Otsuka) and Maomao (voiced by Aoi Yuuki) have a sudden close encounter. To escape from an enemy, Jinshi princess-carries Maomao and leaps into a waterfall basin. What happens after they are left completely drenched...?

While out on a hunt, Jinshi suddenly falls ill. As Maomao is tending to him, they are abruptly attacked by an unknown assailant. Jinshi grabs Maomao and, saying, "Sorry! This might be a shock!", jumps into the waterfall basin. After they manage to escape into a cave beneath the cliff, Jinshi performs artificial respiration on the unconscious Maomao.

Even though it was artificial respiration, the development of the two, who share a tantalizingly slow-burn relationship, finally touching lips sent viewers into a frenzy. Fans exclaimed, "Whoa!", "It's artificial respiration, but it's a kiss!", "A princess carry!", and "The god-tier episode is here!"