The Apothecary Diaries Is Finally Available On Netflix And I Fully Intend To Watch It Like Crazy. I Watched

I only heard of these two since basically yesterday and I'm already obsessed with them. I'll take a comic, a TV series, a movie, a book---something---anything but I need more of them PLEASE.

We need more couples with their dynamic, I am BEGGING like Måneskin!

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One of the cutest aspects about the direction of Yashiro's character in the newer chapters is how much she's openly simping for Hanako. We even get a glimpse into how Yashiro actually views him.

In the beginning, Yashiro was dead-set on only getting with the hottest of hot guys---the whole prince charming type. In fact, this is why she was obsessed with Teru for quite a bit.

But as of chapter you-know-who, there's very clearly a distinction between how the series/other people portray and see Hanako versus how Yashiro views him.

Throughout all the bullcrap these two go through, Yashiro realizes she can't keep her feelings buried anymore (though, I don't see why you would when you literally fight your way through this world's version of hell just to get to this dude, but I digress) and goes all in with acknowledging she wants nothing more than to be with Hanako.

Heck, even when her former crush, Nakahara was (creepily) hitting on her (actually, he was harassing her), she wanted nothing to do with him because Nakahara wasn't Hanako. It literally takes her a few seconds for her to even remember who he is because that's how insignificant he is in comparison to the one and only toilet ghost.

As she runs away from him due to his downright creeptitude (which ironically enough, smartly shows that he wouldn't have even made a good partner anyway so it was actually a good thing he rejected her), she reflects on how she DID want to confess to someone, but it wasn't to him---it was---say it with me: HANAKO--

And the best part from her reflecting on how she wanted to confess to him, it goes back to that part where he was with her in the stage where they'd be holding the performance for the Wizard of Oz. See how the series objectively portrays him versus how Yashiro sees him?

Yashiro is no longer concerned with any prince charming because in her eyes, Hanako IS exactly THAT. From what she originally saw as this snarky boy in a hat, she now sees him as the most handsome because of who he is and what they've both been through together.

He looks more attractive to her because of the fact she recognizes the bond she has with him and wants nothing more than to delve deeper into it.

As messy as these two are, I will say this: AidaIro are MASTERS at subtext and tugging my heart strings.

All About Perspective

This scene was special to me because while we could say a lot about Jinshi blushing because he’s startled or MaoMao’s purely clinical concern for his health, I think there’s also an interesting dual perspective going on here.

When MaoMao strips to keep from catching cold she says that she’ll keep her undergarments on cause even though it’s “just a set of skinny ribs” she’d like to conceal what she can. To me, even though it’s a small comment, that came across like she finds herself so unappealing and thin. Switch to when she’s checking Jinshi for fever.

He blushes and looks at her. We then get this image of her from his eyes and it’s not an impression of a young woman who’s frail with skinny ribs, to him she’s beautiful. Slight but pretty. We’re meant to know he’s taken with her. All this is about how the other perceives themselves. MaoMao sees herself as thin from being a working class girl but Jinshi perceives her as lovely. Jinshi sees his beauty as a tool but MaoMao, while acknowledging it, moves past it to the man underneath who needs her care and concern.

It’s about the person, for both of them. That’s how they bring value to one another because what they don’t see in themselves, the other sees perfectly. 💜

My fanart of Ragatha as a human from TADC

I will never get over how utterly absurd Hanako's fantasies about Yashiro are. As...Hanako-esque as they are, I think it's somewhat cute how Yashiro is still the most beautiful girl to him. We don't really see him fantasize about anyone but her.

(Hanako for real said, "I'd let her buy me," I can't---)

That's not even talking about how quickly he FOLDS whenever she does take charge

At this point, Hanako just wants Yashiro to overpower him, that's it

I would love for there to be a continuation of this where Hanako makes a gem out of Yashiro's love again, only to be surprised and see that this time, her love is directed at him (lol)

Kamome Valentine Company

February 11th, 2023 -> February 14th, 2023

Translations and images from the Jibaku-Shounen Hanako-Kun Wiki page and AidaIro's Twitter

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February 11th

Narrator

"Here is the Kamome Valentine Company. This sparkling shop collects love from humans and processes those feelings into precious stones to sell."

Original Tweet

Narrator

"Many different customers visit this shop. There are ones who come looking to buy special accessories, of course, and ones who come to manufacture their or another's love into gems. There are also those who come wanting to sell off love itself..."

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Narrator

"But, for whatever reason, it seems like business is slow at the shop. And that is because......"

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Company Manager Tsukasa

"Welcome, young lady. Are you here to sell some love? I'll take anything, no matter how damaged it may be～"

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Company Manager Hanako

"If you're here to sell, then sell to me. I'll manufacture you a sparkly one that'll fetch for a high price."

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Narrator

"This shop has two managers. The store's management policies are kind of up in the air, so they are once again bickering over who gets to handle the love without any regard for their client."

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Narrator

"But Valentine's is drawing near! As it's almost the most lucrative day of the year, the managers have decided that whoever collects the most love―"❤️" before Valentine's'll do whatever the other asks of them. The battle over who will control the future of this store begins now!"

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Narrator

"The contest to see who can collect the most ❤️s!"

Company Manager Hanako

"You want your love to be handled with care, don't you? If I win, I'll make your love really shine. It'll be a one-of-a-kind gem, one that'll sparkle forever; you'll never be able to forget it."

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Narrator

"The contest to see who can collect the most ❤️s!"

Company Manager Tsukasa

"You have some love you're ready to just throw away, right? If you pick me, I'll take that heart you don't need, your unrequited love, crush and mix it ALL up and turn it into an accessory for you. I'll let you forget all about it."

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Narrator

"The jewel-making staff have joined the battle!? They're aiming to collect the most ❤️ and steal the manager's positions!"

Mokke Craftsman 1

"We will become the CEO, and shape your love into a mokke."

Mokke Craftsman 2

"We'll become millionaires."

Mokke Craftsman 3

"The managers will become our slaves."

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Narrator

"The contest will be held until the day before Valentine's, February 13th. Who will the victory go to――!?"

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February 13th

Company Manager Hanako

"Looks like I win. Well then, I'll be taking your feelings of love. ...Don't worry, after I refine it, it'll be so pretty you won't be able to tell the original color."

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Company Manager Hanako

"Alright, let's see the details of this love... Ah, it says that the senpai you admired at work already had 5 girlfriends. I see, well then, why don't we get right to the jewelry processing!"

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Heart-Broken Woman

"Ah, I feel so refreshed! It's amazing that a broken heart can be turned into such a pretty gemstone like that! From now on whenever I look at that shiny jewel, I'll remember that love, huh..."

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Heart-Broken Woman

"The Coelacanth Prince and I's two-year sweet love ❤️ Those easy-going days we spent swimming along the coral reefs where the sashimi danced……❤️ …………Huh? I had that kind of love???"

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Company Manager Hanako

"Come again any time~"

Company Manager Tsukasa

"I lost. What do you want me to do?"

Company Manager Hanako

"Hm? Oh, that's right, well..."

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Company Manager Hanako

"To start with, gimme some chocolate."

Company Manager Tsukasa

"Here you go."

Narrator

"The End. 💘"

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February 14th

[English version translated by ROF]

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You perfectly explained why the models look so off---thank you so much. I hope both sides of your pillow are cold when you sleep.

I have thoughts.

I now present to you, my redesign of Ladybug/Marinette for Miraculous. Pardon my horrible anatomy and the fact this was made in MS Paint 3D.

And guess what y'all? She has WINGS

BECAUSE SHE'S A DARN LADYBUG, WHY DON'T SHE HAVE WI---

(I also apologize for the image quality, lol)

Regarding my thought process for Marinette's civilian outfit, I originally tried to give her a slight cottegecore look since her parents own a bakery, but now I'm thinking I wanna do a better version of her original outfit. Who knows? Maybe I'm being too critical of my own work, but when I make the photo for what I'm talking about, I'll post it.

However, I am very happy with how I made her ladybug costume and I can't wait to draw a map of the wings in full detail---along with Tikki.

For those who want to do a compare and contrast between the designs, here you go.

Oh nothing, just fanart of my newest obsession :D

Drawing pose used was of a Tobey Maguire pic. You can't tell me the pose doesn't fit.