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How “Lavender Fields” Tells Its Own Story in “Define the Relationship”
A painting—an androgynous figure in a lavender field beneath a full moon, captured by an artist in love with someone he could never have. In the popular manhwa Define the Relationship (DTR), a fictional painting called Lavender Fields becomes far more than a background prop.... Read the full article
Reaction: The Apothecary Diaries - Episode 40 (S02E16)
Maomao retraces the past. Suirei returns. And Shisou inadvertently reveals his cards. There are times when I’m reading a story and hit a scene that just doesn’t quite make sense. I find myself wondering, Why is this here?... Read the full article
Reaction: The Apothecary Diaries - Episode 39 (S02E15)
Xiaolan enjoys a sweet treat. Jinshi has a laugh. And Luomen says hello. Shhhh. Shhh. I know. I received a really nice email from someone asking where I was and if I was going to continue writing about this series because they enjoyed my posts.... Read the full article
I decided to make the foray into video content. Not sure how it’ll fit in with my overall reviews and reactions stuff, but I’m hoping this means I’ll be back to posting more regularly!
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The Apothecary Diaries - Ep 25 (Season 2) Reaction
Season 2 is here! Xiaolan has a goal. Maomao does Maomao things. And Jinshi falls for (another) cat. I haven't written on my blog for six months, so what better reason restart than the new season of The Apothecary Diaries?... Read the full article
Back Online!
After what feels like almost an eternity, I was able to get my site back online. T_T
It looks like a mess right now and I have no idea if my links are still valid, but at least it's working again. Thanks for your patience!
Website issues
I'm currently having issues with my domain, so none of my posts are accessible. Hopefully, I'll get it restored soon. Thanks for your patience!
Dive or Decline: 'The Esteemed Lady of the Tea Garden'
A historical romance fantasy with supernatural elements? Sign me up! A main character who’s been unadopted three times and who can brew magical teas? Hm, interesting. A mysterious male lead with some kind of unknown history? Meh. It’s kind of typical, but all right. Let’s give it a try. I had to stop reading for my own sanity. In full transparency, I started writing this reaction months ago, but let it linger since I really didn’t have much of an interest in the series. A historical romance fantasy with supernatural elements? Sign me up! A main character who’s been unadopted three times and who can brew magical teas? Hm, interesting.... Read the full article
Scrollworthy Stories: 'The Mafia Nanny'
Organized Crime? Childcare? Slow-burn romance? Check, check, and check! Let's take a quick look at one of my newest obsessions: The Mafia Nanny. It's been a while, eh? After the first season of The Apothecary Diaries ended, I didn't really have much left in me to write about anything else, let alone watch another show.... Read the full article
The Apothecary Diaries, Episode 24: 'Jinshi and Maomao' (Season 1 Finale) Reaction
Lakan reunites with his only love. Meimei makes a difficult decision. Maomao dances to send off a courtesan. And Jinshi expresses his irritation. What a ride it's been this season, eh? The season finale of The Apothecary Diaries encompassed the rest of chapters 38-40 of the manga, or chapter 20, and the epilogue of the light novel's second... Read the full article
The Apothecary Diaries, Episode 23: 'Balsam and Woodsorrel' Reaction
Maomao and Fengxian place bets on two very different things. Lakan dreams of the past. Lakan is far from my favorite character in this series (we all know Gaoshun holds that title), but there's something so satisfying about witnessing his redemption with anime-only fans.... Read the full article
The Apothecary Diaries, Episode 22: 'Blue Roses' Reaction
Xiaolan saves the day. Maomao does the impossible. Lakan has sticky fingers. And Jinshi shows off a rare find. These last three episodes of The Apothecary Diaries are going to be a doozy, and I'm so excited to see it all unfold.... Read the full article
The Apothecary Diaries, Episode 21: 'How to Buy Out a Contract' Reaction
Lihaku can't concentrate. Maomao gives some advice. Jinshi makes a tempting offer. And Pairin waits for her prince. It's been a busy couple of weeks for me, so not surprisingly, I almost missed writing about another episode of The Apothecary Diaries.... Read the full article
The Apothecary Diaries, Episode 20: 'Thornapple' Reaction
Maomao meets a worthy opponent. Jinshi reveals what's under his mask. And Lihaku hears some unsettling news. My wish from my last reaction didn't come true. The anime didn't add anything into this episode about the guard who struck Maomao with his club.... Read the full article
The Apothecary Diaries, Episode 19: 'Chance or Something More' Reaction
Lihaku needs help connecting the dots. Jinshi places a bet. Maomao's provocation backfires. And Lakan has impeccable timing. I have whiplash from how polar opposite my feelings are between this episode and the last. You would think that because I knew exactly what was going to happen, I would not be the least bit affected... Read the full article
Reaction: 'Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You' - Chapters 1-21
A self-aware middle-aged salaryman and his genuine interactions with a convenience store clerk deviates from the usual age-gap tropes and instead delivers a sweet, slice-of-life story. The following recap contains light series spoilers. Proceed with caution. Age-gap romance stories, especially those featuring an older male and younger female, have consistently stirred complex... Read the full article
The Apothecary Diaries, Episode 18: 'Lakan' Reaction
Maomao takes care of a sick courtesan. Lakan wants what he thinks is rightfully his. Jinshi suggests something unforgivable. NOTE: I wrote most of the following mere minutes after I initially watched the episode. After skimming through others' reactions, I see I'm in the minority with my distaste for the episode.... Read the full article