Should we expect any developments between these two anytime soon?
Summary:
There are hints at the future romance between Maomao and Jinshi.
Fans think it’s not happening fast enough.
Light novel readers promise that it is coming, though.
Romance might not be the main thing we started watching The Apothecary Diaries (Kusuriya no Hitorigoto) for, but it doesn’t mean that we don't want to have it in the series. And it seems like fans have chosen their “romance victims”: Maomao and Jinshi.
Slow development
These two were total strangers at the beginning of the story, and sometimes it feels like Maomao would prefer it to stay that way. She didn’t even want to get involved in the entire emperor conflict in the first place. However, she did get involved and now she has to deal with Jinshi constantly.
Most scenes where Maomao and Jinshi are together, fans are sensing the strong “I don’t even want to be here” energy from the girl. She seems uninterested and distant, and there’s a certain level of discomfort we can feel coming from her.
A number of fans suggested that Maomao was aromantic due to how distant she often is. It feels like she’s not interested in any romantic relationships at all sometimes. But we hope it’s not true.
It’s difficult to deny that Maomao and Jinshi’s relationship develops over time. It’s not a rapid change and they don’t get closer overnight, but we can see it happening bit by bit. But it’s going too slowly, fans think.
It’s obvious that Jinshi has feelings for Maomao and we don’t think we have to even talk about it. But what about her? Is she ever going to feel the same way for the man? And is there any chance for them becoming a thing?
Fans think it’s coming
Maomao is often the narrator of the story, that’s why fans think it’s so difficult to understand her feelings most of the time. She wouldn’t just think “oh, Jinshi is actually nice, I want to be around him more,” since it’s not how it works and wouldn’t feel natural. That’s why you have to read between the lines to understand Maomao’s feelings.
And fans feel like she does have them. Perhaps they’re not as strong as Jinshi’s and maybe Maomao doesn’t even understand them herself (Frieren moment, by the way), but she’s definitely warming up to Jinshi.
And readers (and viewers) believe that even more development is coming. There’s a certain level of care that Maomao feels for Jinshi, and we just have to wait a little longer for it to turn into something more. And fans have faith that it will indeed turn into this. Just give it time and stay patient.
Should we expect any developments between these two anytime soon?
Summary:
There are hints at the future romance between Maomao and Jinshi.
Fans think it’s not happening fast enough.
Light novel readers promise that it is coming, though.
Romance might not be the main thing we started watching The Apothecary Diaries (Kusuriya no Hitorigoto) for, but it doesn’t mean that we don't want to have it in the series. And it seems like fans have chosen their “romance victims”: Maomao and Jinshi.
Slow development
These two were total strangers at the beginning of the story, and sometimes it feels like Maomao would prefer it to stay that way. She didn’t even want to get involved in the entire emperor conflict in the first place. However, she did get involved and now she has to deal with Jinshi constantly.
Most scenes where Maomao and Jinshi are together, fans are sensing the strong “I don’t even want to be here” energy from the girl. She seems uninterested and distant, and there’s a certain level of discomfort we can feel coming from her.
A number of fans suggested that Maomao was aromantic due to how distant she often is. It feels like she’s not interested in any romantic relationships at all sometimes. But we hope it’s not true.
It’s difficult to deny that Maomao and Jinshi’s relationship develops over time. It’s not a rapid change and they don’t get closer overnight, but we can see it happening bit by bit. But it’s going too slowly, fans think.
It’s obvious that Jinshi has feelings for Maomao and we don’t think we have to even talk about it. But what about her? Is she ever going to feel the same way for the man? And is there any chance for them becoming a thing?
Fans think it’s coming
Maomao is often the narrator of the story, that’s why fans think it’s so difficult to understand her feelings most of the time. She wouldn’t just think “oh, Jinshi is actually nice, I want to be around him more,” since it’s not how it works and wouldn’t feel natural. That’s why you have to read between the lines to understand Maomao’s feelings.
And fans feel like she does have them. Perhaps they’re not as strong as Jinshi’s and maybe Maomao doesn’t even understand them herself (Frieren moment, by the way), but she’s definitely warming up to Jinshi.
And readers (and viewers) believe that even more development is coming. There’s a certain level of care that Maomao feels for Jinshi, and we just have to wait a little longer for it to turn into something more. And fans have faith that it will indeed turn into this. Just give it time and stay patient.
