Captivated by That Powerful Gaze: Jinshi's Gallant Figure Carrying the Injured Maomao Home in "The Apothecary Diaries"

While Jinshi (CV: Takeo Ōtsuka) usually engages in comical exchanges with Maomao (CV: Aoi Yūki), his gallant expression in episode 19 of the anime "The Apothecary Diaries" made hearts skip a beat! The sight of him carrying the injured and battered Maomao in his arms left viewers swooning with comments like "I can't take it anymore... I love him..."

In episode 19, Maomao reached the conclusion that the life of a nobleman participating in a ritual ceremony was being targeted. She ran desperately to stop the ceremony, and despite being injured, managed to arrive at the scene just in time. She successfully protected the nobleman from falling debris at the last possible moment.

As it turned out, this nobleman was none other than Jinshi himself. While Jinshi appeared unable to fully comprehend the situation, he was visibly shaken upon seeing Maomao with her swollen face and bleeding leg. He then gently picked up the unconscious Maomao and began walking quietly.

Given the strong image of their usual comical dynamic—where "Jinshi playfully teases and Maomao coolly brushes him off"—many viewers found themselves captivated by Jinshi's princess carry. Online reactions erupted with comments such as "I felt the love," "He's so cool, like a prince," and "I can't take it anymore... I love him..."