Although Maomao was told not to worry about him being a eunuch, immediately afterward she gazed at a sausage and closed the door, saying, "I really can't serve this..."

It was an episode that brought out a chuckle at Maomao being overly considerate of Jinshi.

"The Apothecary Diaries" is an anime work based on a light novel of the same name by Hyuganatsu. It is a major hit that has also been adapted into manga in two monthly magazines. The mystery drama featuring Maomao, who ends up working as a "food taster" in the rear palace, and the comical interactions between Maomao and Jinshi gained popularity and became a major topic of discussion. The TV anime has been broadcast through its second season, and it has been announced that the third season will air in split two-cours starting in October 2026 and April 2027. Additionally, the series' first theatrical film is scheduled to be released in December 2026.

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

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