Jinshi Bangs His Head Against a Pillar Repeatedly! Maomao's Heart-Melting "Welcome Back, Master!" Was Too Shocking—Anime "The Apothecary Diaries"

The usually aloof Maomao (CV: Aoi Yūki) suddenly became kind to Jinshi (CV: Takeo Ōtsuka)!? The unexpected smile Maomao showed in the anime "The Apothecary Diaries" was so cute that Jinshi banged his head against a pillar in shock.

In Episode 15, Maomao fantasizes alone about cordyceps, a type of mushroom that's also a secret medicine. "Should I make it into medicinal wine or pills? Ufufufufufu," she was grinning to herself when Jinshi happened to arrive. With her spirits already high, Maomao greeted him with a beaming smile, saying "Welcome back, Master!"

Maomao's expression, with sparkling eyes and slightly flushed cheeks, was the complete opposite of the "look she gives caterpillars" that she usually shows Jinshi. Jinshi "froze" for several seconds at this transformation, and perhaps thinking it was a dream, he then violently banged his head against a pillar multiple times.

Viewers also seemed to have their hearts shot through by Maomao's smile, commenting: "I didn't know Maomao could smile like that. How could anyone not fall for her!" "Honey-cute maid Maomao," and "It's burned into my retinas." Jinshi's flustered state also drew attention, with comments like "Jinshi-sama is so cute, nearly writhing in agony at Maomao's maid-like 'Welcome back, Master.'"