In episode 20 Kusuriya no Hitorigoto 's second season , released on May 30, Shisui's true identity is finally revealed. Additionally, Shenmei takes Maomao to a fortress, where she must create a youth potion.
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At the end of the final episode, Shenmei discovers that Maomao and Kyou-u are hiding in the warehouse where the pistols are produced. She decides to punish them severely. The woman, who shows no mercy, is accompanied by Ayla, one of the foreign envoys, Suirei, and Loulan.
The scene confirms that one of the foreign envoys is indeed involved in the production of the pistols. This revelation is likely related to the story of the sisters who were unable to leave their home, as Gaoshun's account clearly shows that one of them escaped to meet someone she knew. Therefore, it's possible that the escape is linked to their involvement in the production of the pistols and the rebellion led by Shishou.
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto: Shisui's true identity
Just as Shenmei is ready to punish them, Loulan intervenes and tells her mother that Maomao is the new apothecary responsible for trying to create the youth potion. Although the anime has dropped numerous hints throughout the story, the revelation that Shisui is actually Loulan only occurs in this episode.
Maomao is surprised by Shenmei's acting ability, as her personality while playing the servant Shisui is completely different from when dressed as Loulan. Beyond the episode's revelation, it's clear that Loulan is reluctant to disagree with her mother and is afraid of her. However, she disagrees with Shenmei's actions, especially the attacks directed at Suirei, who is also Shishou's daughter.
During the episode, it becomes clear that Shenmei dislikes Suirei because she is Shishou's daughter with another woman. Despite this, Loulan shows affection for her half-sister and even uses her real name, Shisui, when in disguise. Shenmei, on the other hand, rejects the use of that name for Suirei because it carries the family clan's ideogram.
Finally, they decide to take Maomao to a place they call a fortress. According to Shenmei, there, the apothecary will be best suited to create a youth potion. There, Maomao finds many books and ingredients left behind by the former apothecary.
Lakan discovers Shishou's conspiracy against the royal family
All the incidents in the first season were perpetrated by Suirei. Now, we know that everything that happened, both in the first episodes of the series and now, in the second season, was part of Shishou's plan to destroy the royal family.
While investigating, Lahan, the strategist's son, discovers that Shishou's stronghold is expanding. However, Shishou fails to report the expansion to the emperor, thus treating the act as a rebellion. When Lahan gathers sufficient evidence of Shishou's treason, he orders Jinshi to mobilize the army to defeat him.
At the end of the episode, while making the request, Lakan reveals that he knows Jinshi is not a eunuch. The strategist even calls him the Moon Prince. However, Jinshi is not surprised by Lakan's discovery. In the coming episodes, he will likely abandon his eunuch disguise for good to put an end to the rebellion led by Shishou.
What to expect from the next episode?
According to the manga and the preview for the next episode, Shenmei punishes Maomao. However, the girl receives help from Suirei and Kyou-u. Furthermore, Loulan finally decides to act against her mother's plans and does something unexpected.
The second season is getting closer and closer to its conclusion. The excellent script allows events from the previous season to connect with current events. Furthermore, the animation, produced by TOHO and OLM, complements the narrative with its vibrant colors and unique details, such as the character and environment designs present in the anime. The voice acting for Maomao, performed by Aoi Yuki, is also incredible. It's no wonder she won Best Voice Acting at the Anime Awards.
Episode 21 will be released on Friday, June 6th, on the Crunchyroll streaming platform, with Portuguese subtitles. Additionally, a reading version of the anime's ending theme song, performed by Aoi Yuki, will be released alongside the episode. The manga is being published in Brazil by Panini , and 14 volumes are currently available.
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