"The Apothecary Diaries" has finally been made into an anime, which will begin airing in October. Since its serialization began on "Let's Become a Novelist" in 2011, it has grown in popularity, and has been published as a book and even a comic book. Now, fans are sure to be delighted with the long-awaited anime adaptation. The appeal of this popular work is largely due to the character of the main character, "Neko Neko." The official website describes it as "a hugely popular harem mystery-solving entertainment," and it is thanks to the slightly unusual main character, "Neko Neko." In this article, we would like to introduce you to the main character, "Neko Neko."
How did she end up working in the harem?!
Maomao worked as a pharmacist in the red-light district under her adoptive father, a doctor. One day, she was kidnapped and sold to the harem as ransom. The harem was a palace comparable in size to a city, home to 2,000 court ladies and 1,000 eunuchs. It was a women's paradise prepared entirely for the emperor.
Neko Neko Pretends to Be Incompetent
After being sold as a maid, Neko Neko tried to work diligently and obediently for the two years remaining until her contract expired, but she was stressed out by not being able to do her job as a pharmacist. Rumors that pique Neko Neko's curiosity are circulating in the harem, so will she be able to contain her curiosity and knowledge?
What kind of person is Neko Neko?
She describes herself as "skinny and ugly," and since her days in the entertainment district, she has used makeup to intentionally make herself appear ugly. She continues to do so even after coming to the harem to avoid standing out. While not particularly glamorous, her facial features are well-defined, and simply removing her freckles and applying a little makeup makes her look like a completely different person, so much so that she sometimes goes unrecognized when meeting acquaintances.
Ability as a Pharmacist
Because his adoptive father was a medical officer for the eunuchs, NekoNeko is literate, and because he worked as a pharmacist, he has a wealth of knowledge about illnesses and other diseases. He also has extensive knowledge of medicinal herbs, wild plants, and the medicinal properties of compounded medicines. However, even more than that, he has a strong curiosity and desire to research poisons, and he has tested the effects of poisons on his own body. He has now developed an immunity to them.
Quick intuition and quick thinking to spot the slightest anomaly
Neko Neko's quick thinking, sensitive to information received through the five senses, and not overlook the slightest anomaly. The way she derives answers from these subtle anomalies is similar to Sherlock Holmes, who deduces various things from the characteristics of people he meets for the first time and is able to guess their identities. Neko Neko, too, uses her natural intuition and her knowledge as a pharmacist to uncover various incidents (illnesses) from the slightest anomaly.
What's Neko Neko's personality like?
She's not very good at socializing, so she tries to avoid getting into trouble during the two years after her term in the harem ends. Even when she was in the entertainment district, she was perceived as a girl with no friends. This is because she only pretends to be "cool and dry" on the surface; deep down, she values her family, friends, and companions. However, because she grew up in the entertainment district, her natural tone can be rough, and she sometimes blurts out her true words.
What about NekoNeko's relationships with the opposite sex?
Neko Neko was born and raised in the entertainment district, so she knows the ins and outs of relationships between men. As a result, she has a cool, clear-sighted view of men and has no illusions about them. Therefore, she has no connection to the word "romance" and seems completely uninterested in the kind of talk that is often discussed in the harem.
Summary about Nekone
This article introduces Nekone, the protagonist of "The Apothecary Diaries." This is the image of Nekone that you might have at the beginning of the story. As the story progresses, Nekone meets and interacts with various people, and she changes, in a good way. By seeing this new side of Nekone, who initially kept her guard up and didn't reveal her true self, you'll be able to see her cool, cute side. Be sure to tune in to the anime to find out for yourself. Thank you for reading to the end.
