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You're Only Human, Master Jinshi by RoseDragonWitch
Fandoms: 薬屋のひとりごと - 日向夏 | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto | The Apothecary Diaries - Hyuuga Natsu, 薬屋のひとりごと | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto | The Apothecary Diaries (Manga), 薬屋のひとりごと | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto | The Apothecary Diaries (Anime)
07 Jun 2026
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"For you, I will remove every obstacle that keeps us apart. One day. Just know that. I won't let what you fear come to pass. I swear it."
Jinshi was in serious trouble now. With the Emperor’s children continuing to grow sick and die, he’s not sure where to go from here. The doctors were at a complete loss, and it seems that the chains of his future tighten with each passing day. At least until a young apothecary girl with sharp blue eyes, a splattering of freckles, and was as blunt as a hammer comes into his life. Despite having everything handed to him on a silver platter, Jinshi had lived a lonely and dull life where he learned to hide his true face behind a façade he presents to the court… until he meets Maomao.
For the first time, someone sees past his mask to his true self and she fills his world with color. Jinshi's feelings for Maomao evolve from initial curiosity and amusement to deep affection and romantic interest until he realized he cannot live without her.
This is going to be a retelling of the Apothecary Diaries only they’re told from Jinshi's POV, based on both the anime and light novels. (Season 1-2 of the anime, Light Novels 1-4)
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- Part 1 of You're Only Human, Master Jinshi
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Birds of a Feather by missmaomaoxo
Fandoms: 薬屋のひとりごと - 日向夏 | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto | The Apothecary Diaries - Hyuuga Natsu, 薬屋のひとりごと | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto | The Apothecary Diaries (Anime), 薬屋のひとりごと | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto | The Apothecary Diaries (Manga)
06 Jun 2026
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A trip to nearby villages in search of information about smallpox results in guards being let down and Maomao reaping the risks of it. Maomao and Jinshi are forced to get to the heart of their feelings for one another as they settle into a new normal, all while they try and determine the offender and motive behind this latest mishap. Plus, Chue is still coming to terms with her new circumstances, and her new circumstances really just feel like being a lot less capable than she was before.
Or: what can grow from planting seeds of romantic, platonic, and familial love.
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Heaven’s Mandate, Silent Promises by QuieroUnFinalFeliz
Fandoms: 薬屋のひとりごと | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto | The Apothecary Diaries (Anime), 薬屋のひとりごと - 日向夏 | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto | The Apothecary Diaries - Hyuuga Natsu, 薬屋のひとりごと | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto | The Apothecary Diaries (Manga)
05 Jun 2026
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For Jinshi and Maomao love may not be enough, the golden cage and family ties affect every decision they make. Could they ever afford to really be together?
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The Bride of the Moon Prince by RoseDragonWitch
Fandoms: 薬屋のひとりごと | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto | The Apothecary Diaries (Anime), 薬屋のひとりごと - 日向夏 | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto | The Apothecary Diaries - Hyuuga Natsu, 薬屋のひとりごと | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto | The Apothecary Diaries (Manga)
04 Jun 2026
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Years prior, the Emperor of Li and the Grand Commandant came to an arrangement. By promising the La Princess to the Moon Prince, they hoped that they could protect their children and secure their futures.
Maomao is against this from the start, understanding that if she became the Moon Prince’s consort, a man whose real name and face is a mystery to her, then her life would go from mixing herbs to dodging assassination attempts. Meanwhile, Jinshi does his best to avoid her… even going as far as to hide his true identity as her betrothed; believing that she will be no different from countless others who sought only to use him. But after she arrives at the rear palace, he becomes fascinated with the indifferent, freckled girl, who may be the only one able to see past the masks he wears.
AU where Jinshi is forced to take Maomao as his consort—and future bride—against their will. To survive, the two begin to low-key rebel against a court of vipers in silk robes that’s trying to crown them and crush them in equal measure. Because here, royalty feels more like a prison.
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back to shihoku all the time by shiningshadows_vg
Fandoms: 薬屋のひとりごと - 日向夏 | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto | The Apothecary Diaries - Hyuuga Natsu, 薬屋のひとりごと | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto | The Apothecary Diaries (Anime), 薬屋のひとりごと | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto | The Apothecary Diaries (Manga)
01 Jun 2026
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[From the ending of LN vol. 15 / Canon Divergence. Characters' appearances and certain moments are mostly based on anime/manga, and various characters known in the light novel are mentioned or/and appearing]
Maomao was tasked with a very special role: watching over the three living children of the Emperor while accompanying His Majesty and his family at the summer resort in the Shihoku Province. She’ll also have to deal with the tension radiating between her and Master Jinshi, with whom the apothecary has started a secret and new arrangement. The calm will be shaken by mysterious events, which may or may not change the course of their lives...
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Dancing On the Edge by RoseDragonWitch
Fandoms: 薬屋のひとりごと - 日向夏 | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto | The Apothecary Diaries - Hyuuga Natsu, 薬屋のひとりごと | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto | The Apothecary Diaries (Anime), 薬屋のひとりごと | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto | The Apothecary Diaries (Manga)
31 May 2026
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It started off as a normal day. Until Maomao accidentally rescues an innocent baby from execution.
A noblewoman named Gyokuyou, who’s entire family was sentenced to death, shoved her baby into the young apothecary’s arms, begging her to keep Lingli safe—and never returned. Without thinking, Maomao takes the baby girl with her, changing Lingli’s name to Xiaoling and begins to raise the little girl in secret with the help of her adoptive father and sisters.Four years later, Lingli’s older brother—the missing Zuigetsu now renamed Jinshi—appears to demand answers. What started off as a debt of gratitude transforms into a dangerous game of politics and passion. To clear his family’s name, Jinshi needs Maomao’s help to infiltrate the fortress of the Shi clan, whom hold the answers to why his family was executed.
But working together ignites an undeniable attraction from both of them and Maomao now has to step carefully between keeping her new family safe and the love that could destroy everything she holds precious.
AU world where Jinshi isn’t a prince but the son of a noble who is hellbent on revenge and a softened Maomao who played the role of a caretaker to a baby.
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The Dragon's Sorceress by Slurker
Fandoms: 薬屋のひとりごと | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto | The Apothecary Diaries (Anime), 薬屋のひとりごと - 日向夏 | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto | The Apothecary Diaries - Hyuuga Natsu, 薬屋のひとりごと | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto | The Apothecary Diaries (Manga)
31 May 2026
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In a world filled with mythical beings and magic, Maomao is finding her place. She was born into the La clan, one of the few remaining families that come from a long line of magic-users. As a sorceress with a penchant for healing magic, she struggles with the fact that all living creatures have an expiration date.
As her power grows—defying the natural order—she begins to draw the attention of others who are intrigued by what she can do. After she accepts a role as an Imperial mage, working directly under the Crown Prince, she finds herself having to navigate through webs of politics and treasonous plotting.
She never expected her greatest ally would be the elven prince, and he never expected someone could be so irresistibly fascinating to him. As their love blossoms, a dark evil looms. Maomao was warned there would be tribulations but nothing could have prepared her for the truth.
Is she destined for greatness or will she bring ruination upon the realms?
Rated explicit for violence and sexual content.
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Ruthlessness is Mercy upon Ourselves by HavingFunWithoutMe (N3v3rland3r)
Fandoms: 薬屋のひとりごと | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto | The Apothecary Diaries (Anime), 薬屋のひとりごと - 日向夏 | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto | The Apothecary Diaries - Hyuuga Natsu
25 May 2026
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No one hurts the ones they care about without repercussions. They're meeting violence with violence.
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Someone attacks Maomao, and Jinshi responds accordingly. Someone attacks Jinshi (and Maomao), and Maomao responds accordingly. Gaoshun and the rest of the gang are ready for several bouts of revenge.
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A Court of Thorns and Flowers - Book 1 by mariealwyn
Fandoms: 薬屋のひとりごと | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto | The Apothecary Diaries (Anime), 薬屋のひとりごと - 日向夏 | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto | The Apothecary Diaries - Hyuuga Natsu, 薬屋のひとりごと | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto | The Apothecary Diaries (Manga)
17 May 2026
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Book 1 - The Last Spring in the Palace
The politics of the imperial court are a dangerous game, and Maomao knew it.
To protect Jinshi from political traps, five years ago Maomao chose to give up her love for him and leave the palace, carrying within her the fruit of that love.
However, the now newly graduated doctor Maomao sees the peace she had achieved away from the palace crumble when she is once again called upon to serve as an apothecary and now also as a doctor to the consorts Jinshi has taken in recent years.
Amidst traps and political intrigues, Maomao does her best to stay out of Jinshi's sight and that of her rivals who see her as a potential threat, while trying to fight against the guarded feelings that are resurfacing with force and keep herself and her most precious possession out of the sight of the thorns that surround the palace.
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Blue Morning Glory by ilovesmoothies73
Fandoms: 薬屋のひとりごと | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto | The Apothecary Diaries (Anime), 薬屋のひとりごと - 日向夏 | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto | The Apothecary Diaries - Hyuuga Natsu
16 May 2026
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Maomao, finally made THE discovery about herself, that has led to Jinshi never leaving her mind. Obviously, she tries to battle it, not in a very smart way though. Jinshi has put two and two together, yet he's still afraid of pushing too much into her, well it's fine, since this behaviour of theirs doesn't last long.
"I can't stop thinking about you, I... I don't know what I'm supposed to say, I can't say it."
"Please... stop being so stubborn, I can't last another second without you."
"Every moment with you is precious."For clarification, I made this idea while on a flight, running on 2 cans of pure energy and after my job, with 4 hours of sleep. Don't expect this to be a super developed story, since it's my first time posting on AO3, and I'm mainly writing this because this couple has me on chokehold, and I'm waiting for the light novel volumes to be on sale so I can buy them. I've only watched the anime, and read the first volume of the light novel, so don't expect this to be super accurate, lol.
I myself have no idea what I'm doing. I just know I enjoy rambling, and putting these ideas into awful stories, which hopefully will be a worthwhile, fun read for you.
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Luring Out the Snake by hunnyB
Fandoms: 薬屋のひとりごと - 日向夏 | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto | The Apothecary Diaries - Hyuuga Natsu
16 May 2026
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『 Sequel of "Dancing with our Hands Tied" 』
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A year has passed since Jinshi’s narrow brush with death, and neither he nor Maomao has forgotten the encounter with that odorless, tasteless poison, nor the many misadventures they’ve faced so far. Just when they think it’s over, a familiar thread resurfaces, pulling them far from the Capital once again— straight to the Western Province, for the third time.
As they journey to Gyokuyou’s homeland, events begin to unfold around them and within their circle. But which happenings are mere coincidence, and which are inevitable?
They’ll have to find out the hard way.Series
- Part 10 of Death by Poison
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dark moon, brighter stars by jainasolosgirlfriend
Fandoms: 薬屋のひとりごと | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto | The Apothecary Diaries (Anime), 薬屋のひとりごと - 日向夏 | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto | The Apothecary Diaries - Hyuuga Natsu, 薬屋のひとりごと | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto | The Apothecary Diaries (Manga)
13 May 2026
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A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...
Peace prevails throughout the galaxy!
The Jedi Order, protectors of all beings, seek to maintain this peace despite the squabbles of systems galaxy-wide who seek to expand their borders. After narrowly avoiding war on Corellia, the Jedi order spreads its members far and wide on peace-keeping missions to attend to the galactic leaders on their homeworlds.
The Hapan System faces a succession crisis as the sole heir to the throne is a son in a Matriarchal society. Queen Mother Ah-Duo wishes for her son to choose his bride wisely, however the race for the Hapan throne is at its peak, with ambitious women all over the galaxy seeking the Moon Prince’s hand in marriage.
On the other side of the galaxy, a young jedi knight is eager for her first mission after successful completion of her trials. Young Maomao is not prepared for the task ahead of her: protecting the Moon Prince from plots to usurp the Hapan Throne….
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The Moon Is A Haven by saby133 for Nina6teen
Fandoms: 薬屋のひとりごと - 日向夏 | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto | The Apothecary Diaries - Hyuuga Natsu
07 May 2026
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En'en was such a perfect hire for Jinshi's staff that after her leaving Suiren, perhaps in a moment of desperation, reached out to the girl for recomendations of other court ladies that might be able to replace her. Maomao learnt of this fact as now every rumour about Jinshi has to do with the gaggle of lesbians he has hired...
She has to say something right?
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Goma de Mascar. by dreamielala
Fandoms: 薬屋のひとりごと | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto | The Apothecary Diaries (Manga), 薬屋のひとりごと - 日向夏 | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto | The Apothecary Diaries - Hyuuga Natsu, 薬屋のひとりごと | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto | The Apothecary Diaries (Anime)
04 May 2026
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Algunas personas son afortunadas al poder conocer a el amor de su vida. Algunas personas no son lo suficientemnete afortunadas para conocer a alguien que fuera exactamente “su tipo”
Maomao y Jinshi siempre lo supieron, solo era cuestión de tiempo que la esmeralda se diera cuenta.
Basada en la canción “Goma de mascar” de Paty Cantu.
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Nightshade Reaper by VsettaCrescellie for LadySable
Fandoms: 薬屋のひとりごと | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto | The Apothecary Diaries (Anime), 薬屋のひとりごと - 日向夏 | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto | The Apothecary Diaries - Hyuuga Natsu, 薬屋のひとりごと | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto | The Apothecary Diaries (Manga)
24 Apr 2026
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Jinmao Hades & Persephone grim reaper AU
In a world where gods are real, a young nymph named Maomao wanted as close to nothing to do with them as possible.
So far, she was doing great… until her life was suddenly flipped on it’s head overnight (quite literally) when Maomao found herself face to face with the fearsome and mysterious king of the underworld himself, proposing a unique arrangement that dragged her down the rabbit hole the moment she accepted.
As Maomao starts growing comfortable in her new role, she starts discovering some uncomfortable feelings about sharing more in common with the infamously enigmatic god than she expected.
The longer she stays in the underworld, the more insistently truths and realities starts bubbling to the surface. Ones that Maomao had tried to keep buried with the dead.
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Saint by LadySawble (LadySable) for mogummogu
Fandoms: 薬屋のひとりごと | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto | The Apothecary Diaries (Anime), 薬屋のひとりごと - 日向夏 | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto | The Apothecary Diaries - Hyuuga Natsu, 薬屋のひとりごと | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto | The Apothecary Diaries (Manga)
23 Apr 2026
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Jinshi has enough problems to deal with, but who would have thought that dreaming of life as a low-born commoner would be so enlightening?
That is until he finds something he wants more than freedom.
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- Part 1 of Neither saint nor saviour
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The Things He Left Behind by JustAnotherWannabeWriter0205
Fandoms: 薬屋のひとりごと | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto | The Apothecary Diaries (Anime), 薬屋のひとりごと - 日向夏 | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto | The Apothecary Diaries - Hyuuga Natsu, 薬屋のひとりごと | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto | The Apothecary Diaries (Manga)
18 Apr 2026
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He spent years chasing her, only to have their relationship ripped away by an ultimatum from his family. Believing he could never be free and wanting to protect her at all costs, Jinshi ends things—never knowing she was already carrying his children.
Five years later, a chance encounter throws them back into each other’s lives. Old wounds, unspoken truths, and the children he never knew could either tear them apart—or give them a second chance.
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EPIc Cinnamon Challenge: Part 2 by LizPotatoes
Fandoms: 薬屋のひとりごと - 日向夏 | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto | The Apothecary Diaries - Hyuuga Natsu, 薬屋のひとりごと | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto | The Apothecary Diaries (Manga), 薬屋のひとりごと | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto | The Apothecary Diaries (Anime)
11 Apr 2026
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Suiren does her part of the plan to help Gaoshun follow the emperor's orders to speed up Jinmao's relationship.
Maomao and Jinshi end up stuck in his chambers, with Jinshi eating aphrodisiacs.Read EPIc Cinnamon Challenge first, if you haven't already. Here is the link https://archiveofourown.org/works/82523791. It will help you understand what is going on.
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- Part 2 of EPIc cinnamon challenge
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The Fox and the Serpent by DarkendOni
Fandoms: 薬屋のひとりごと | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto | The Apothecary Diaries (Anime), 薬屋のひとりごと - 日向夏 | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto | The Apothecary Diaries - Hyuuga Natsu, 薬屋のひとりごと | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto | The Apothecary Diaries (Manga)
08 Mar 2026
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Kan Maolin, daughter of the empire's most feared strategist Grand Commandant Kan Lakan, was raised not in noble courts or princess etiquette, but in military camps; where she learned war, patience, and the quiet art of poison. Known across the army as the *Viper*, she is as dangerous with strategy as she is with toxins.
When the court grows uneasy about the rising fame and power of the La Clan, they seek to check the feared strategist by placing his daughter within the rear palace as a high consort.
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Poison or Not, I Need You by Shodokai
Fandoms: 薬屋のひとりごと - 日向夏 | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto | The Apothecary Diaries - Hyuuga Natsu, 薬屋のひとりごと | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto | The Apothecary Diaries (Anime), 薬屋のひとりごと | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto | The Apothecary Diaries (Manga)
07 Mar 2026
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Maomao had no reason to be worried today. Truly, she didn’t. It was a normal day to most: wake up, do duties, make medicine, sleep. Something in that order. It should have been a better day for her since Jinshi wasn’t home. But yet, she couldn’t help but feel restless, and she hated that feeling.
A story of trauma, bonding, and self-growth.