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薬屋のひとりごと [Kusuriya no Hitorigoto] #11
Die Tagebücher der Apothekerin - Geheimnisse am Kaiserhof 11
Vor langer, langer Zeit kam eine junge Frau aus einem weit entfernten Königreich in dieses Land, dessen Volk ohne Anführer war. Bald schon gebar sie ein von den Göttern gesegnetes Kind. Die junge Frau gebot, dass wer auch immer die Prüfung des heiligen Schreins bestünde, der nächste Herrscher des Landes sein solle. Und so wurde ihr Sohn der erste Kaiser des Reiches.
Maomao erhält den Befehl, sich gemeinsam mit Jinshi und Seiner Majestät dem Kaiser der Prüfung des Schreins zu stellen. Doch dieser Schrein birgt so manches Rätsel …
Maomao erhält den Befehl, sich gemeinsam mit Jinshi und Seiner Majestät dem Kaiser der Prüfung des Schreins zu stellen. Doch dieser Schrein birgt so manches Rätsel …
180 pages, Paperback
First published February 25, 2023
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July 30, 2024
4/5
Finally more secrets were revealed!! FINALLY!!
Finally more secrets were revealed!! FINALLY!!
May 15, 2025
the empress being SUCH a mom and asking jinshi about his love life
May 7, 2023
De toutes façons, plus on parle de Jinshi plus je suis contente. IL EST PARFAIT
March 11, 2023
Finally caught up to the manga!!!
I am so excited for the anime adaptation esp since it'll be animated by StudioTOHO and OLM which also animated Spy X Family, Boku no Hero and Dr. Stone as well as Komi San - we know we won't be disappointed.
I cannot wait for the next chapters😭 And I get the feeling, the serious plot will finally be explained *cough* Jinshi's background. And I hope we can finally get some romance *manifesting!!!*
I am so excited for the anime adaptation esp since it'll be animated by StudioTOHO and OLM which also animated Spy X Family, Boku no Hero and Dr. Stone as well as Komi San - we know we won't be disappointed.
I cannot wait for the next chapters😭 And I get the feeling, the serious plot will finally be explained *cough* Jinshi's background. And I hope we can finally get some romance *manifesting!!!*
May 4, 2023
Toujours aussi top, j’ai parfois peur que l’histoire tourne un peu trop en rond mais j’aime beaucoup les personnages et les petites enquêtes sont intéressantes !
Ce tome était un peu dur car il parle du précédant empereur qui était très attiré par les petites filles donc bon avertissement de contenu pour pedophilie/très jeunes filles enceintes etc:(
Ce tome était un peu dur car il parle du précédant empereur qui était très attiré par les petites filles donc bon avertissement de contenu pour pedophilie/très jeunes filles enceintes etc:(
June 23, 2026
Finally getting some answers about Jinshi is great, but hooooly shit the dark past of the Empress Dowager and the former Emperor??
I liked that we got some POV chapters from other characters in this to fill out the story/world and show what Maomao's biggest blind spots are.
I liked that we got some POV chapters from other characters in this to fill out the story/world and show what Maomao's biggest blind spots are.
April 10, 2024
It’s time for a little colour theory, as Maomao tries her hand at a very specific puzzle, learns a lot more about art appreciation, and also steadfastly ignores the truth of Jinshi that all signs are pointing to.
Yes, there is finally a 4-star review for this series. It took me a long time to suss out why, but another review clued me in to what was feeling off for me - this volume is incredibly sedate, even by its own standards.
We get all the things I love, no worries there, but they’re in service to things that are not exactly barn burners in terms of plot. Also, I know it’s her nature, but Maomao’s continued ignorance regarding Jinshi’s actual position now feels it’s being stretched for narrative purposes rather than character reasons.
And these things are fine, but after all that abortion drama and visiting dignitaries from the last couple volumes and acknowledging that the poisoner might still even be on the loose just makes this stuff feel a little less special.
The big reveal with the doors carrying over from last volume is pretty good, but it doesn’t feel like it matches up with the reality of the series (I’m probably way off since this feels well researched, so it’s entirely down to my feelings). Also, these protracted explanations work best when in service to something truly exciting.
We are learning a lot of things that we already knew - Jinshi isn’t just a eunuch!? What!? - and that also kind of lowers the excitement. The story does its absolute best and I give it all the applause for what it does, but it still isn’t quite where I want these to be.
The backstory of the former emperor with the predilection for young girls is paramount to the second half of this and it does a lot right. We get introduced to the Empress Dowager, who is a really great addition to the cast just because she finally puts the screws to Jinshi about his intentions with Maomao. That’s been a long time coming too.
This whole revelation with the paintings and the truth behind the emperor’s curse is pretty good, although it feels like many a mystery story with its reveals and it just didn’t set the pages on fire.
The personalities and characters here are absolutely amazing and I have let five star reviews go through with much more glaring issues, but partly it’s down to the fact that this series is so good that when I don’t feel it operating at full strength it’s really apparent.
Although, it’s also true that Maomao isn’t as focused on medicine this time around and that might be part of it. I don’t know, it just feels okay, but not great.
Most times, a five star character will get me to overlook the flaws. And make no mistake, Maomao is probably my favourite creation I’ve seen since I got back into manga. She’s amazing and unique. This just doesn’t give her the material she needs to excel, sadly.
4 stars - as I say, possibly the weakest volume to date and it’s still great. Reviewed amongst other manga, probably a five still, but held to the standard I expect from the series? Not quite there.
Yes, there is finally a 4-star review for this series. It took me a long time to suss out why, but another review clued me in to what was feeling off for me - this volume is incredibly sedate, even by its own standards.
We get all the things I love, no worries there, but they’re in service to things that are not exactly barn burners in terms of plot. Also, I know it’s her nature, but Maomao’s continued ignorance regarding Jinshi’s actual position now feels it’s being stretched for narrative purposes rather than character reasons.
And these things are fine, but after all that abortion drama and visiting dignitaries from the last couple volumes and acknowledging that the poisoner might still even be on the loose just makes this stuff feel a little less special.
The big reveal with the doors carrying over from last volume is pretty good, but it doesn’t feel like it matches up with the reality of the series (I’m probably way off since this feels well researched, so it’s entirely down to my feelings). Also, these protracted explanations work best when in service to something truly exciting.
We are learning a lot of things that we already knew - Jinshi isn’t just a eunuch!? What!? - and that also kind of lowers the excitement. The story does its absolute best and I give it all the applause for what it does, but it still isn’t quite where I want these to be.
The backstory of the former emperor with the predilection for young girls is paramount to the second half of this and it does a lot right. We get introduced to the Empress Dowager, who is a really great addition to the cast just because she finally puts the screws to Jinshi about his intentions with Maomao. That’s been a long time coming too.
This whole revelation with the paintings and the truth behind the emperor’s curse is pretty good, although it feels like many a mystery story with its reveals and it just didn’t set the pages on fire.
The personalities and characters here are absolutely amazing and I have let five star reviews go through with much more glaring issues, but partly it’s down to the fact that this series is so good that when I don’t feel it operating at full strength it’s really apparent.
Although, it’s also true that Maomao isn’t as focused on medicine this time around and that might be part of it. I don’t know, it just feels okay, but not great.
Most times, a five star character will get me to overlook the flaws. And make no mistake, Maomao is probably my favourite creation I’ve seen since I got back into manga. She’s amazing and unique. This just doesn’t give her the material she needs to excel, sadly.
4 stars - as I say, possibly the weakest volume to date and it’s still great. Reviewed amongst other manga, probably a five still, but held to the standard I expect from the series? Not quite there.
November 8, 2024
Se sabía que Jinshi era demasiado hermoso como para no ser de la realeza 😋
Y wey jajaja me da risa como todos, ABSOLUTAMENTE TODOS se dan cuenta que Jinshi está enculadisímo con Maomao excepto ELLA e incluso él mismo
Y wey jajaja me da risa como todos, ABSOLUTAMENTE TODOS se dan cuenta que Jinshi está enculadisímo con Maomao excepto ELLA e incluso él mismo
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March 6, 2024Once again, Maomao showed prowess in solving mysteries, but I am not comfortable with the highlights of the story. 🤷♀️
December 2, 2024
I love this volume. I loved the complex characters and the emotions. I can’t wait for the next volume! Good thing I already have it but god it’s my last one I got.
November 10, 2024
przeczytana na raz i nie mogę się doczekać co dalej
July 9, 2025
Chapters 42-45
May 8, 2026
Dos grandes historias que a la fin tienen que ver con los secretos del señor Jingshi, el origen del reino, y del linaje del actual emperador. Mejor dicho el secreto de Jingshi, porque el otro es conocido por todos los que le son cercanos salvo para nuestra Maomao que no puede estar más ciega para lo obvio en este punto aunque su lógica no pare de lanzarle interrogantes. Su incapacidad para aplicar su talento para la deducción en este asunto se parece mucho a la negación como protección. Ella admite muchas veces la necesidad de ser prudente y alejar las preguntas y la curiosidad que ciertos temas inevitablemente le despiertan. Otra cosa es que se lo permitan
En este volumen asistimos a la ingeniosa solución de dos misterios en los que la tradición y los temores supersticiosos pueden explicarse con la genética y la química. Ambos inspirados por mujeres: la Reina Madre, la Emperatriz Regente y la Emperatriz viuda. Tremenda historia la de esta última y la bajeza del anterior emperador. Extraordinaria la fuerza de esta mujer. Destacar como siempre la riqueza expresiva tanto en la narración como por supuesto en el excelente dibujo y composición. Con ganas de empezar el volumen 12
En este volumen asistimos a la ingeniosa solución de dos misterios en los que la tradición y los temores supersticiosos pueden explicarse con la genética y la química. Ambos inspirados por mujeres: la Reina Madre, la Emperatriz Regente y la Emperatriz viuda. Tremenda historia la de esta última y la bajeza del anterior emperador. Extraordinaria la fuerza de esta mujer. Destacar como siempre la riqueza expresiva tanto en la narración como por supuesto en el excelente dibujo y composición. Con ganas de empezar el volumen 12
May 15, 2025
I knew it ! And yellow, I love yellow 💛
Btw, Mother knows best, Mother sees everything 👀
Btw, Mother knows best, Mother sees everything 👀
October 23, 2023
4.25⭐️
L’ancien empereur me dégoûte à un point 🤢🤢🤢
J’ai bcp aimé l’intrigue de ce tome et certaines « révélations » se confirment
L’ancien empereur me dégoûte à un point 🤢🤢🤢
J’ai bcp aimé l’intrigue de ce tome et certaines « révélations » se confirment
August 10, 2024
Maomao I missed you!
July 25, 2026
Getting juicy! Love the intrigue.
May 17, 2024
HEY
WHAT DOES THAT MEAN
detracting a star because this was real dark and i'm so confused -sob-
WHAT DOES THAT MEAN
detracting a star because this was real dark and i'm so confused -sob-
August 30, 2024
possibly the best volume thus far??
July 19, 2025
Non ho trovato in alcun modo adeguato cercare di far empatizzare il lettore con un ped0fil0. Chissene frega se gli piaceva disegnare? L'unico dettaglio utile sarebbe stato sapere se è morto male come meritava. Sono una persona aperta su tutti gli argomenti, ma non su questo. Non esiste comprensione.
May 4, 2026
Woah… We finally get a bit more insight on Jinshi’s backstory but I’m still left with so many questions. The whole family just seems a mess. Still, I’m elated to continue reading this series; the art is so beautiful.
December 19, 2023
Je crois que c’est mon tome préféré depuis le début !
J’ai adoré les enquêtes, les révélations, les histoires et les dessins comme toujours.
Spoil : Jinshi est en fait le fils de l’empereur ?? Ça me plaît 😇
J’ai adoré les enquêtes, les révélations, les histoires et les dessins comme toujours.
Spoil : Jinshi est en fait le fils de l’empereur ?? Ça me plaît 😇
April 20, 2026
Tomo de revelación de quién es, o puede ser, Jinshi.
December 14, 2024
There are some great moments in this volume, like Maomao tackling a puzzle tied to color theory, the introduction of the Empress Dowager (who finally presses Jinshi about Maomao), and the backstory of the former emperor (I'm not surprised by his actions, but.. respectfully, go eff yourself you pig) and his curse adds intrigue.
On one hand, I get why Maomao would continuing to overlook the truth about Jinshi, but I would like this to be out in the open between two of them. You can clearly see how frustrated Jinshi is about his secret and he wants her to understand the implications and so one. She does, but she's still playing oblivious card.. But, the dynamics is there, as well as humor and some macabre moments.
Inner cover
genes don't lie
On one hand, I get why Maomao would continuing to overlook the truth about Jinshi, but I would like this to be out in the open between two of them. You can clearly see how frustrated Jinshi is about his secret and he wants her to understand the implications and so one. She does, but she's still playing oblivious card.. But, the dynamics is there, as well as humor and some macabre moments.
Inner cover
genes don't lie
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May 2, 2023OH MY GODDDD
October 3, 2023
4,5/5
Trop contente d’en savoir plus sur Jinshi que j’aime trop 🥹 en revanche mon dieu TW pedophilie faut quand même le rappeler la
Trop contente d’en savoir plus sur Jinshi que j’aime trop 🥹 en revanche mon dieu TW pedophilie faut quand même le rappeler la
March 15, 2024
Ooh, I loved the solution to the puzzle!! So clever!
5/5 stars
5/5 stars
September 4, 2024
This volume was a bit struggle bus, but I think the last two volumes have suffered for me bc I lost the plot in between readings. Still, each volume carefully walks the line between cozy and humorous vs. macabre. The mysteries and character histories always have interesting medical elements.
Anyway, I'm SUPER EXCITED for the next one bc it involves ghost stories and a camping trip outside of the court.
Anyway, I'm SUPER EXCITED for the next one bc it involves ghost stories and a camping trip outside of the court.
March 18, 2024
Les révélations sur Jinshi dans ce tome !! On se doutait de quelque chose, mais j'avoue que c'est encore plus complexe que prévu. J'ai beaucoup aimé l'ambiance de celui-ci, l'intrigue et le développement de tous les personnages, c'est vraiment une saga fantastique. Bientôt la fin des tomes parus, je pense que ça va être difficile d'attendre patiemment la suite !
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