Kusuriya no Hitorigoto / The Apothecary Diaries / Maomao's Murmurs

[Kraco]

Just watched all of this that's out so far.

Really enjoying it. But the constant "Oh well, it's none of my business..." every time she's about to uncover plot has become infuriating at this point.

For a story that's otherwise so well written, it just feels like an incredibly contrived way to draw out the main mysteries.

It's absolutely critical. While it's unrealistic that Maomao somehow ends up involved in some many things, otherwise there would be no story, but that desire to stay out of any business that's not her business is something people in such a setting would need to have to stay alive. Back in the day, a person's life was super cheap. Maomao's old man, as well, was doing his best, but was punishned nonetheless. I reckon Maomao would have been taught that attitude also by the people in the red lights district. It would have all sorts of customers, including important officials and other aristocracy, so the employees there really should mind their own business, lest heads start rolling.

[DarthEnderX]

So am I the only one that thought Suirei was actually Maomao's mother?

Lakan implied that he got the woman he fancied pregnant so her price would come down, so he could buy her. Which, if he did, she would be with him, and not sick in the back of a brothel.

He's a military strategist. She's a Court Lady working in the military section of the castle.

Lacan described his lady as someone who looked down on everyone condescendingly. Which describes Suirei's personality.

She has a ton of apothecary knowledge. Which she could have if she used to spend a lot of time with Maomao's dad.

that desire to stay out of any business that's not her business is something people in such a setting would need to have to stay alive.

But it's NOT not her business. The fact that anytime the subject of "My boss, who's always doting on me, seems like he might be more important than I keep assuming" she's just like "eh, whatever" get's ridiculous the 10th or so time our amazing detective character goes, "Is he actually some kind of bigshot?"

I could accept that as being "not her business" when she was working for the concubine. But when she's working directly for him, it's silly.