The Apothecary Diaries returns with another thrilling episode in Season 2, weaving a tale of intrigue and drama that has fans hooked! In this article, we explore the real-time reactions, memes, and X (Twitter) posts from Japanese viewers about Episode 27 (Season 2 Episode 3). From Maomao’s infectious excitement over poisonous mushrooms to Jinshi’s enigmatic behavior, discover how the latest twists in the harem’s mysteries have sparked lively discussions and anticipation for the next chapter!
Please Note:
- This article contains spoilers.
- The author watched the series in Japanese, so character names and terminology may differ from the official English version.
Episode 27 Summary: The Apothecary Diaries
A court lady, whose term of service had ended and whose wedding was approaching, has gone missing. Hearing such a story, one she hadn’t encountered in quite some time, Maomao is reminded that the harem is a “garden of women” filled with countless conflicting schemes. Around this time, Jinshi orders Maomao to investigate the poisonous mushrooms growing within the harem. Although she finds Jinshi’s cryptic behavior suspicious, Maomao can’t help but feel excited about the investigation. After completing the first day of her search, she returns to the Jade Palace, only to learn that one of the mid-ranked consorts has passed away…
*This story summary is a direct translation from the official website of The Apothecary Diaries (アニメ「薬屋のひとりごと」公式サイト).*
Key Highlights and Observations from Episode 27
Before delving into Japanese fan reactions, let’s explore some of the key highlights and thought-provoking details from this episode.
Observation 1: Kaentake’s Danger and Its Role in the Story
The kaentake mushroom, a species infamous for its extreme toxicity, generated significant attention among Japanese viewers in this episode. Known for its ability to cause severe skin damage upon contact, kaentake is a real-world danger found in Japan and parts of Asia. While it may not be familiar to global audiences, its reputation within Japan as a perilous and often-discussed mushroom added an unsettling layer of authenticity to the narrative. This attention to detail amplified the tension during Maomao’s investigation, blending cultural realism with the episode’s mystery.
Observation 2: Jealousy vs. Maomao’s Peculiar Obsession
Jealousy played a central role in driving the motives of several characters in this episode, exposing the volatile emotions bubbling beneath the surface of court life. However, Maomao, with her eccentric and detached demeanor, remains an enigma. As she investigates the mushrooms flourishing in the area surrounding a buried corpse, one can’t help but wonder—are the jealous court women or the mushroom-obsessed Maomao the “normal” ones here? Her uncontrollable enthusiasm as an apothecary, despite the ethical implications, led to a humorous yet bizarre scene where Jinshi and Gaoshun had to step in and confiscate her findings, leaving viewers both amused and unsettled.
Observation 3: Solving a Mystery Amidst Horror
This episode delivered the season’s first fully resolved mystery, thanks to Maomao’s quick thinking and deductions. Yet it was the horrifying reveal of a poisoned woman driven to madness that left a lasting impression. Her ravaged appearance and maniacal laughter brought an unsettling, horror-like quality to the story, leaving many viewers genuinely spooked. Combined with Maomao’s brilliance and the dark, suspenseful tone, this episode reminded fans why The Apothecary Diaries continues to captivate with its unique blend of intellect and dread.
Japanese Fan Reactions to The Apothecary Diaries – Ep 27: Live X Posts
◆ The Episode Begins: Opening Theme
It’s Apothecary Diaries timeeeeeee!
薬屋の時間じゃあああああああああい
It’s starting! 🍃
始まった〜〜！🍃
It’s on! I survived the week just for this.
始まった！1週間頑張ったわ
The Apothecary Diaries is on! We’re kicking things off with the opening theme!
薬屋始まったー！今週はOPからだー！！
This opening theme never gets old ❤︎ I love this song 🫶
やっぱこのOP何度みても最高❤︎ この曲大好き🫶
It’s started! This is the first of the 27 episodes I haven’t seen yet. Might not even have time to tweet!
始まった！ 今回から上映会で観てない27話 呟く余裕ないかも
◆ The Consort’s Death and the Missing Court Lady
Oh, it’s been a while since we had such a heavy start.
あら久しぶりに重いスタートだな
Food poisoning.
食中毒
This feels so ominous…
不穏だな…
Xiaolan is studying!
小蘭勉強してる！
Xiaolan is practicing her writing—so cute and diligent!
小蘭、字の練習してて偉い可愛い
The heroine is giving it her all!
ヒロインが必死になって頑張ってるぜ。
Maomao: “Better not disturb her.”
猫猫｢邪魔しちゃ悪いな｣
The court lady went missing just before her wedding.
女官が結婚間近で失踪
A deceased consort and a missing court lady… hmmm.
亡くなった妃に行方不明の女官…ふーむ
Maomao (the cat) cuddling up to Maomao (the protagonist).
猫猫（まおまお）にじゃれる毛毛（まおまお）
Maomao (the cat) appearance fee incoming!
毛毛ギャラ発生
It’s like Conan disguised as a Chinese drama, lol.
やっぱり中華の皮をかぶったコナンだよな
◆ Jinshi Seeks Maomao’s Advice
Even spreading news about a pregnancy requires caution. Life in the harem is tough.
懐妊の情報の拡散にも気を使わなければいけない。後宮はたいへんだ
Lady Gyokuyō is so cute! 💕
玉葉様かわいい💕
Lady Gyokuyō being all sulky is adorable.
拗ねてる玉葉様可愛い
Lady Gyokuyō’s pouty face is too cute! 😆
玉葉様のむくれ顔可愛い😆
Wow, they’re planning to build a school in the harem? How progressive! Well, it’s a fictional world after all.
おお、後宮に学校をつくろうというのですか。なんという先進的な。まあ架空の世界ですしね
A school for the maids? I like it.
下女のための学び舎か…いいね
It’s like preparing for a second career, right? > Terakoya (private temple school).
セカンドキャリア対策にもなるよね＞寺子屋
Jinshi’s silky smooth “court eunuch” voice mode is amazing.
宦官壬氏さまモードの艶々の声色〜〜
The usual death glare, lol. He’s totally conditioned now.
いつもの視線ww調教されとるw
Maomao’s scornful look is just… *chef’s kiss*
猫猫さんの蔑む視線がご褒美ｗｗｗｗｗ
Masochist Jinshi, lol.
マゾ壬氏ｗｗｗｗ
This is too far gone, lol.
重症過ぎるｗｗｗ
Jinshi just can’t relax unless Maomao is bullying him. So cute ❤
猫猫にしいたげられられないと落ち着かない壬氏さま可愛い❤
Is this the first time Maomao’s ever agreed with him? (lol)
猫猫に賛同されたの初めてでは(笑)
Whenever Maomao agrees, people start suspecting something’s wrong, lol.
猫猫が賛同すると体調不良を疑われるのwwwwwwwww
This part is my favorite. I laughed so hard reading it in the novel too.
ここ大好き 小説でも死ぬほど笑った
The school for the maids is officially for vocational training.
下女たちの学校、表向きは職業訓練
The way they balance their knowledge and cover each other’s gaps—I love Maomao and Jinshi’s dynamic 😊
仕事の話でお互いの知見で 足りないことは補い合える 壬氏と猫猫の関係性が本当に大好きだ😊
Ah, so Maomao is filling in details based on Xiaolan’s reactions.
なるほど猫猫さんは小蘭の反応から補足しているのだな
She’s such a capable advisor.
有能アドバイザーすぎるな
Charismatic consultant Maomao-chan!
カリスマコンサル猫猫ちゃん
Mushrooms 🍄
キノコ🍄
Do you know your mushrooms?
茸には詳しいか？
Girls just love mushrooms.
おなごはキノコが大好き
Maomao’s “mushroom expertise” (*wink wink*)
キノコに詳しい猫猫（意味深）
Court ladies getting food poisoning from mushrooms.
キノコで食中毒になる女官がいる
Oh yeah, Maomao and the quack doctor ate matsutake mushrooms, didn’t they?
そういえば松茸を猫猫とやぶ医者が食ってたね
Maomao’s minor crimes always get called out, lol.
猫猫の微罪をきっちり問うてくるｗｗｗｗｗ
Tail wagging is so cute!
しっぽフリフリかわいい
🐱 The tail is adorable~ (◍•ᴗ•◍)❤
🐱しっぽ可愛い〜(◍•ᴗ•◍)❤
◆ Investigating the Mushrooms
A frog! 🐸
カエル🐸
Subliminal frogs everywhere.
サブリミナル蛙
It’s a frog!!
I love how we get this drone-like perspective of the harem. ☺️
蛙だーーー！！ こうやってドローン視点？で 後宮とか見れるの好きなんだよな☺️
Unlimited mushroom picking!
キノコ採り放題だ～
Looks like they had a mushroom consultant for this, lol.
きのこ監修入ってそうだ
Maomao looks like she’s having so much fun!
猫猫めっちゃ楽しそう！
Maomao is getting so hyped about mushrooms!
きのこに興奮する猫猫（まおまお）
The girl just comes alive when poison’s involved, lol.
子猫、毒が絡むと活き活き
She’s so satisfied. Bet it’s a poisonous mushroom…
ご満悦である。きっと毒キノコなんだろうな…
Honestly, Maomao would probably eat a poisonous mushroom and be fine.
猫猫なら毒キノコでも食いそう
That weird smell from the northern area…
北側の変な匂い…
Maomao comes back covered in filth, reeking of some extreme stench, lol.
超絶異臭で汚れまみれで汚い姿で帰ってくる猫猫w
Please don’t come in while you’re all dirty!
ばっちいまま入らないで
So gross, lol.
マジきたねぇww
What if Maomao (the cat) accidentally eats a mushroom?
毛毛が間違ってキノコ食べない？
◆ A Consort with a Flawed Personality
A black ribbon…
黒い紐
A funeral?
葬儀か
So the black ribbon is a mourning symbol for noble figures?
黒い紐は高貴な人物が死んだ時の喪章なのか
Maomao with her hair down is way too cute.
髪下ろしてる猫猫可愛すぎる
So it’s not exactly funeral attire.
喪服とかではないんだな
“Personality issues…”
性格に難…
Well, it’s no surprise she made enemies…
恨みを買っても仕方がないと…
Even in the world of Apothecary Diaries, slander exists.
薬屋の世界にも誹謗中傷がね
There’s so much darkness in the women’s power struggles. It’s like the Edo-era Ōoku (Inner Chambers).
闇が深いな…女達の権力争い。江戸の大奥に通ずるものがあるね
I’d hate to have people gossiping about me during my funeral. Knock on wood.
葬式の時に陰口叩かれる終わり方は嫌だねぇ。くわばらくわばら。
Honestly, is there anyone in this anime without “personality issues”? Lol.
このアニメ、性格に難がないキャラって皆無やろ？w
A consort suspected of poisoning…
毒盛った疑惑の妃か…
Even in modern times, proving poison cases is tough.
毒物の証拠は現代でも難しいからな
If she really did poison someone, that’s just awful.
本当に毒盛ったならひでぇな
Oh… are the dots starting to connect?
おや・・・少し点と点がつながっていくか？
Maomao is piecing together two separate events. Her quick thinking is amazing.
猫猫の中で二つの事象が繋がり整理ができる…頭の回転が速い猫猫
What’s great about this story is how seemingly unrelated events turn out to be connected behind the scenes.
この作品の面白いところは一見無関係な一つ一つの事件が実は裏で繋がってるところだよな。
A poisonous mushroom murder case?
毒キノコ殺人事件か
I love the gradient of the evening sky. Seeing it in Apothecary Diaries’ world makes me so happy. The art and setting in this anime are amazing! Please release an art book! (*´꒳`*)
夕暮れの空のグラデーション個人的にめちゃくちゃ好きなので大好きな薬屋の世界で見れるのがやっぱり好き…薬屋の美術、世界観とても素晴らしい！！！是非とも美術設定資料集をお願いいたします(*´꒳`*)
◆ The Woman with Ravaged Skin
The suspect is… Maomao??
容疑者は…………猫猫さん???
Wait, is Maomao being suspected?
猫猫が疑われてる？
Such calm self-reflection, lol.
冷静な自己分析
She’s impressed rather than upset about being suspected, lol.
疑われて感心しとるw
Not angry or sad, just genuinely impressed—so Maomao.
怒らず悲しまず感心しちゃう猫猫、とても猫猫☺️
Her hands look rough…
手が荒れてる…？
Those hand injuries? A rash?
あの手の傷？かぶれは？
Stop trying to perform an autopsy!!!
検死しようとするな！！！
Ahhhh 😱
ひぃ😱
Whoa…
うわ
What is up with this woman?!
やべー女きた
She’s so scary!
怖いよー
Too terrifying!
怖しゅぎる
Suddenly, it’s a horror scene.
急なホラー
Pure madness…
狂気・・・
This woman is definitely tripping, lol.
ラリってるだろこの女 www
Has she completely lost her mind?
気が触れたか
Looks like someone who’s suffered severe burns… so awful.
大火傷した人みたいでひどい
A laughing woman in bandages—this is straight-up horror 😱
嗤う包帯女とか完全にホラー😱
Skin lesions and alopecia…
皮膚のただれと、脱毛症……
Even her hair is gone…
髪の毛まで・・・
Why is her skin like that?
なんであんなにただれてる？
It’s the same symptoms.
同じ症状ですねぇ
Can a poisonous mushroom cause skin like that? What kind of toxin is it?
毒キノコでそんな皮膚になる！？どういう毒よ？
Maybe it’s that mushroom that burns you on contact?
触ると火傷するあのキノコかな
Did she eat a Kaendake mushroom?!! (；ﾟДﾟ)
カエンダケでも食べたか？！！(；ﾟДﾟ)
That laugh is absolutely terrifying, but so well-acted. It’s hysterical and full of malice. Props to the voice actor! 👏
この笑い方めちゃくちゃ怖いけどうまいな… ヒステリックというか確実に悪意含んだ笑い方…声優さん凄い👏
The sudden loud sounds, screams, and laughter woke me right up from my half-asleep state.
急に大きな音と叫び声と笑い声が聞こえてきて眠りかぶってたけど目が覚めた
Maomao: “I see… it’s becoming clear. Jinshi-sama’s missing item.”
猫猫｢なるほど…見えてきた。壬氏さまの探し物が｣
Detective Maomao, on the case!
名探偵 猫猫やな
When she’s in deduction mode, her cat-like eyes get even sharper. Maomao is so dependable and cool!
推理モードになるとより猫目になる 猫猫ほんっとうに頼もしいしかっこいい！
The atmosphere is so unsettling…
不穏な空気なのだが。。。
The contrast between the humor, healing moments, and serious drama is intense 😅 That’s why it’s so captivating.
癒しとギャグとシリアスの落差がすごい😅だからこそのめり込んでる
◆ The Kaentake (Trichoderma cornu-damae)
What’s this mysterious illness?
謎の病とは
The Emperor visiting and showing concern for a lower-ranked consort is quite extraordinary, considering he usually only visits the senior ones.
基本上級妃のとこにしか行かない帝が度々訪れて気遣いしてくれるって下級妃としてはかなり凄いよな…
The Emperor’s mushroom is too lively, lol.
帝のマツタケ元気すぎるだろwww
That mushroom is absolutely dangerous.
絶対やばいキノコ
What’s this? Another mushroom?
ナニコレ？これもキノコ？
Is that… kaentake?
カエンダケ？
It’s really kaentake!
マジでカエンダケ出てきた
Kaentake, the mushroom that’s said to be dangerous just by touching it.
触るだけでも危ないと言われるカエンタケ、かな。
It looks like a cute coral 🪸—but it’s highly toxic ☠️.
かわいい珊瑚🪸みたいだね(激毒☠️)
Kaentake is the only mushroom that’s harmful just by touch.
カエンタケ、キノコの中では唯一触れるだけでも有害な毒キノコ。
Recently, sightings of kaentake have been increasing in Japan. Here it is! ｷﾀ━━━━(ﾟ∀ﾟ)━━━━!!
近年日本でも発見される機会が増えてるカエンタケｷﾀ━━━━(ﾟ∀ﾟ)━━━━!!
Kaentake: “Touch me, and you’ll die.”
カエンダケ「サワルナ シヌデ」
This is the type of mushroom that, if found in parks, could be deadly if kids touch it.
公園で生えてて子どもがさわるとヤバいやつ
Kaentake is said to paralyze nerves just by inhaling it.
カエンダケは吸うだけでも神経麻痺する位痛いはず
There’s supposedly one recorded case of someone actually eating kaentake…
カエンダケを食べちゃった症例が一件だけあるんだっけ
Kaentake is so dangerous that even Japan’s Ministry of Health issued warnings about it.
厚生労働省が注意喚起するぐらいにはやべーキノコカエンタケ
It doesn’t even look like a mushroom… It’s red and highly poisonous.
とてもキノコとは思えない形してるな… 赤くて、猛毒があるとは
Time to put on a mask—it’s highly toxic.
猛毒なのでマスクを装着
Maomao: “The rest are traces of my experiments.” lol
猫猫｢他はわたしがやった実験の痕です｣www
Her hobby is leaving permanent experiment scars, lol.
跡の残る実験を趣味てwwwwwwwww
Experiment = hobby.
実験＝趣味
Maomao experiments on her own body way too much…
猫猫自分の体で実験し過ぎでは…？
In season 2, Maomao shows Jinshi the scars on her left arm that she kept hidden in season 1… ♡
1期では見せなかった左腕の傷跡を2期では壬氏に見せるのね、猫猫……♡
Jinshi didn’t even know about her experiments, lol.
まだ実験のこと壬氏様知らなかったんだ(笑)
So there’s no solid proof of poisoning?
毒を盛った確証はない、か
The mystery-solving is so exciting!
謎解きワクワクする
Here we go—it’s Maomao’s deduction time!
さあさあ猫猫さんの推理のターンだ
It’s like Maomao has become a forensic investigator, lol.
科捜研の猫猫みたいになってる
Whoa, faces are way too close!!
おっと顔が近い！！
Sudden close-up moment!
急な近距離
Jinshi’s profile is way too beautiful…
壬氏さまの横顔綺麗すぎる…
Classic Maomao—full rejection mode, lol.
安定の全力拒否の猫猫w
Jinshi corners Maomao, who’s already found clues to the culprit, lol.
犯人の手がかり掴んでいる猫猫に詰めてくる壬氏ｗｗｗｗｗ
Jinshi truly understands Maomao and how she operates.
薬屋のことをよくわかっておられる壬氏
Wait, is he really rubbing her face with kaentake? For what purpose…? ( ˙꒳˙ )
やっぱり無理やり顔にカエンタケ擦り付けてるよな…？ 何のために…？( ˙꒳˙ )
Jinshi: “In situations like that, Maomao just focuses on finding evidence.”
壬氏｢ああいう時の薬屋は…証拠を探すだけだ｣
Jinshi’s gotten so used to handling Maomao, lol.
壬氏も猫猫の扱いが慣れてきたなｗ
◆ Discovery of a Corpse
Time for the investigation!
捜査のターン
A spot with lots of mushrooms growing… that can only mean…
キノコが沢山生えてるとこ、それすなわち。。。
Whoa…
うわ
Aaaaaahhh!!!
ひえええええ
We’ve got a meet-and-greet!
ごたいめ～ん
A skeleton! Ahhhhh!!
白骨死体だああああああ
So there was a corpse buried after all…
やっぱり、死体が埋まってましたか……
Whose body is it?
誰の遺体だ？
Mushrooms growing around the body…
死体の周囲に生えるきのこ
Was someone buried here? Could it be the missing girl?
誰か埋めたのか。例の行方不明の子か。
The smell of rotten eggs…
腐卵臭か…！
So that was the source of the smell…
匂いの正体これだったのか……
Mushrooms literally growing from a corpse 😰
まさに遺体から生えるきのこ😰
◆ Unveiling the Truth Behind the Case
Oh, a body double murder?!
おお、まさか入れ替わり殺人とは
So they swapped out the corpse, huh?
なるほど遺体をすり替えていたのか
A classic body swap trick!
やっぱり死体入れ替えトリックですか
Wow, straight out of an Agatha Christie novel.
うわあ。アガサ・クリスティか。
Ah, so this is where it all connects!
ここで繋がるのか〜！
The maids were in on the scheme, helping with the body double?!
侍女までグルになっての替え玉かよ…
It all started with jealousy.
きっかけは嫉妬
Jealousy always finds a way to push people to act…
嫉妬はいつだって人を突き動かすキッカケ…
This anime usually leaves motives ambiguous in the end.
基本動機ははっきりしないまま終わるのだこのアニメ
It doesn’t delve too deeply into motives, striking a perfect balance between dry and emotional.
動機にまで深く迫らないのでドライとウエットのバランスが絶妙
Maomao becomes super talkative whenever mushrooms are involved, lol.
キノコの話になると饒舌になる猫猫www
She’s practically sparkling with excitement as she talks about mushrooms, lol.
目をキラキラして興奮してキノコのことを話す猫猫www
Maomao the weirdo, studying mushrooms over a corpse, lololol.
死体の上でキノコ観察する変態猫猫wwwwwwwwwwww
Not exactly a situation to be so excited about…
テンション上げる状況ではない
She looks like she’s having so much fun, though.
めっちゃ楽しそう
Plants thrive in places where bodies are buried…
死体の埋まっている場所は植物がよく育つから…
Jinshi looks absolutely exasperated 😅
呆れた壬氏様😅
Mushrooms confiscated.
キノコ没収
Maomao ends up digging her own grave and having her mushrooms confiscated, lol.
墓穴を掘ってキノコを没収される猫猫w
Her nerdy excitement is so relatable, lol. The humor here is great.
饒舌になるオタ気質ｗｗギャグパート良いなｗ
The balance between serious and comedic moments is just perfect 😂
シリアスとギャグのバランスが良すぎて😂
◆ Ending Theme
It’s over…
終わった・・
Today felt like three seconds. It was so good to see Jinshi and Maomao solving mysteries again 🥰
今日も体感3秒だった 壬猫の謎解き久々に見られてよきでした🥰
The gentle ending theme always hits me right in the feels…
優しいED本当に染み渡るんだよなぁ…
This was a story about the frightening power of jealousy and self-preservation.
嫉妬や保身に対する感情は怖いというお話でした。
This episode was one of the messiest, most dramatic ones yet.
ストーリー随一のドロドロ回でした
The harem stories are always so full of drama…
後宮は相変わらずドロドロした話が多いな
So good! Will this story connect to a bigger mystery like in season 1?
やっぱおもろい、今回の話も1期の時みたいにでかい謎に繋がっていくんか？
Mystery anime aren’t flashy, but that’s what makes them shine. The quiet, focused cinematography makes it even more captivating. I love this show.
やっぱりミステリー系のアニメって動きが派手じゃないけど、それを無理に入れずとも静の中で見れる画作りが出来ればこそだなぁ やっぱ好きだわこのアニメ
Every episode feels way too short. This one was amazing! Jinshi and Maomao’s close moments were incredible 😭 Can’t wait for next week!
まじで毎回秒すぎる。最高に良きだった〜〜っ！！壬猫のガチ恋距離たまらなかった😭来週も楽しみすぎる。
The contrast between the serious and the comedic is insane…
Gaoshun and Jinshi panicking without their usual cues 🤣 The terrifying jealousy of women 😨 And then Maomao happily talking about mushrooms while Jinshi and Gaoshun confiscate them, lol.
シリアスとコミカルの差がすごい… いつもの目線が無くて焦る高順と壬氏🤣 女性の嫉妬の怖さ😨見ててぞわってきた かと思うと楽しそうにきのこについて語る猫猫と没収する2人w
Maomao was sharp as always, and Jinshi-sama was as stunning as ever.
今回も猫猫は冴えてたし、壬氏さまは麗しかった
This week’s episode was amazing! Can’t wait for the next one!
今週も面白かった！！ 来週も楽しみだ！！
◆ The Author’s Post About the Kaentake
There’s a lot of debate about kaentake—whether it causes this much swelling or not—but for safety reasons, we’ve opted for an exaggerated depiction.
カエンダケについてはこんだけ腫れるよ、いやそこまで爛れたりしないよとかいろいろ言われていますが、危険なので派手な演出にしてもらっております。
Final Thoughts
Whoa, what an episode! Maomao’s brilliant deductions once again take center stage, leading us closer to uncovering the truth behind the latest mystery. It’s thrilling to see her sharp intellect in action after so long. But could this case be just the tip of the iceberg, hinting at a much larger, more sinister plot? The suspense is building, and we’re here for it!
The kaentake discussion was another highlight of the episode, sparking both excitement and fascination. As someone familiar with its notoriety in Japan, I had always assumed this toxic mushroom was found worldwide. To my surprise, it turns out kaentake is a species native to Japan and parts of Asia—an intriguing discovery that adds even more depth to the story.
And, as always, the animation continues to be stunning. The attention to detail in the harem’s lush visuals and the dynamic character expressions make every scene a treat for the eyes. The artistry behind this show truly elevates its storytelling.
With mysteries deepening, unique cultural elements adding flavor, and breathtaking animation to tie it all together, The Apothecary Diaries keeps delivering. Stay tuned—things are only getting more exciting from here!