Kusuriya no Hitorigoto

The Apothecary Diaries
薬屋のひとりごと
Drugstore Soliloquy

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In a certain imperial court, it has been a few months since a 17-year-old girl known as Maomao was kidnapped and forced to work as a low-level servant at the emperor's palace. Still, she manages to retain her curious and pragmatic spirit, planning to work until her years of servitude are over. One day, however, she catches wind of the fact that the emperor's two infants have fallen gravely ill. She decides to secretly take action, drawing on her experience as a pharmacist raised in the poor red-light district. Despite Maomao's attempts to remain anonymous, she soon catches the eye of Jinshi, an influential eunuch who recognizes her talents. Maomao soon finds herself in the emperor's inner court, where she gradually makes a name for herself by utilizing her knowledge and eccentric personality to solve various medical mysteries. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Publication notes

Kusuriya no Hitorigoto has been published in English as The Apothecary Diaries by Square Enix since December 8, 2020. It has also been published digitally by Square Enix through Manga UP! The series has also been released in Polish by Studio JG since April 23, 2021.

Published

May 25, 2017 to ?

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Maomao23192 fan favorites
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Age: 17 Birth place: Rokushoukan Hair color: Black (WN), Dark Green (LN) Eye color: (Black (WN), Purple (LN) Height: 153 cm (5'0") Maomao became a maidservant to the Emperor's harem after being kidnapped and sold. She used to live with her father as a pharmacist in the red light district and is very knowledgeable about medicine and poisons but isn't very interested in other humans. She is skinny and short, and her plain face is covered with freckles. AbilitiesMaomao's name is derived from 猫 (māo), the Chinese word for cat. This reinforces the fact that she is often described as a cat or cat-like. (Source: The Apothecary Diaries Wiki, edited)
Jinshi2973 fan favorites
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Age: 18 (LN V1) (real), 23 (as eunuch Jinshi) 19 (LN V2) (real), 24 (as eunuch Jinshi) 18 (WN V2) (real), 24 (as eunuch Jinshi) Height: 181 cm (5'11") Hair color: Black (WN), Dark Purple (LN) Eye color: Black (WN), Pink (LN) Jinshi is the deuteragonist of Kusuriya no Hitorigoto. He appears to be beautiful eunuch who was placed in charge of the inner palace and often requests for Maomao to solve mysteries in the palace in exchange for rare medicines. He finds Maomao's apathy toward him refreshing and amusing. Later, his childish curiosity evolves into a one-sided romantic affection. Jinshi is a beautiful eunuch who works in the palace. With a celestial-like face, not only are women fascinated by him, but men are as well. (Source: The Apothecary Diaries Wiki, edited)