Did the Peerless Beauty Jinshi Fall in Love? We Can’t Get Enough of Him Blushing at Maomao’s “True Self” in The Apothecary Diaries Episode 5

Could it be love at first sight for Jinshi (VA: Takeo Otsuka)? In Episode 5 of The Apothecary Diaries, fans couldn't help but smirk at the rare sight of Jinshi turning bright red after seeing Maomao (VA: Aoi Yuki) all dressed up.

Maomao is a character who typically uses makeup to draw fake freckles on her face to avoid unwanted attention from men. However, in Episode 5, she attends the Garden Party, washing off her freckles and undergoing a stunning transformation with glamorous makeup and elegant attire. Her "true face" was so beautiful that even Jinshi—a man of peerless beauty himself—froze in shock. Once he finally regained his composure, he presented Maomao with a hairpin while looking visibly flustered.

Jinshi usually spends his time teasing Maomao because he finds her reactions so entertaining. Seeing him so rattled for a change had the internet buzzing with comments like, "He’s definitely caught feelings lol," "Lord Jinshi blushing is the cutest thing ever," and "She totally stole his heart."