Manga Volume 02

Volume 2
Japanese	薬屋のひとりごと 2
Romaji	Kusuriya no Hitorigoto 2
Trans. Title	Apothecary's Monologue 2
English	The Apothecary Diaries, Volume 2
Cover Character(s)
Maomao
Release Info
Format	Manga
Release (JP)	February 24, 2018 (Square Enix)
ISBN (JP)	ISBN-13：ISBN 978-4-75-755640-9 ISBN-10：ISBN 4-757-55640-3
Pages (JP)	176
Release (EN)	February 9, 2021 (Square Enix Manga & Books)
ISBN (EN)	ISBN-13：ISBN 978-1-64-609071-6 ISBN-10：ISBN 1-646-09071-3
Pages (EN)	178
Adapted
Web Novel	Chapter 13-14, 16-22
Novel	Novel：Chapter 12-13, 15-19
Light Novel	Volume 1：Chapter 12-13, 15-19
Manga	Notebook：Ch.4-Ch.7
Anime	Episode 4-Episode 6
Volumes
◄ Previous	Volume 1
Next ►	Volume 3

"The Apothecary Diaries, Volume 2" ( 薬屋のひとりごと 2, Kusuriya no Hitorigoto 2 ) is the 2nd volume of the Manga series written by Natsu Hyūga based on the Light Novel of the same name. The Manga is drawn by Nekokurage and compiled by Itsuki Nanao, with character designs from Touko Shino. It was first published in Japan on February 24, 2018. The translated English version was published on February 9, 2021.

Blurb

The Emperor Turns his Gaze on Maomao…?!
When word of her accomplishments falls on the ears of His Imperial Majesty, Maomao finds herself tasked with a direct request from the throne. Turning down the emperor is out of the question for the former(?) apothecary if she wants to keep her head! But while acquiescing to the emperor is expected of all subjects, Maomao is about to discover that ladies-in-waiting have still more taxing duties to which to attend, as preparations for the garden banquet begin! Concocting an aphrodisiac might be second nature to Maomao, but smiling prettily for the officials of the court could prove far more difficult…

Chapters

• 005. Caring for the Consort (看病, Kanbyō^?)
• 006. The Garden Banquet ① (園遊会 (その ①), Enyūkai (Sono ①)^?)
• 007. The Garden Banquet ② (園遊会 (その ②), Enyūkai (Sono ②)^?)
• 008. The Garden Banquet ③ (園遊会 (その ③), Enyūkai (Sono ③)^?)
• Bonus：
  • Softhearted
  • Like Twins (art by "Itsuki Nanao")
• 4-koma：(story by "Itsuki Nanao")
  • Friends
  • Friends…?

Synopsis

After solving the "curse" of the imperial heirs, Maomao is promoted up the ranks to food taster... and right into the thick of the intrigue between the consorts. But Jinshi has more plans for her talents and continues to have her use her herbalist skills to solve mysteries.

Characters

• Maomao
• Gyokuyou
• Emperor
• Hongniang
• Lihua
• Jinshi
• Lingli
• Yinghua
• Guiyuan

• Ailan
• Gaoshun
• Lishu
• Kanan
• Ah-Duo
• Anshi
• Lihaku
• Xiaolan (Bonus Manga)

Gallery

Cover

Inner Cover

Chapter List Illustration

Chapter 5 Cover

Chapter 6 Cover

Chapter 7 Cover

Chapter 8 Cover

Notes

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External links

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• Google search SQUARE ENIX - Big Gangan for 薬屋のひとりごと2
• Google search SQUARE ENIX - Manga & Books for THE APOTHECARY DIARIES (MANGA), VOLUME 2

Digital purchase

• In Japanese: Search SQUARE ENIX e-STORE - 薬屋のひとりごと（2）
• In Japanese: Search Amazon.co.jp for 薬屋のひとりごと 2巻 (デジタル版ビッグガンガンコミックス) Kindle版
• In English: Search Amazon.com for The Apothecary Diaries 02 (Manga) Kindle Edition
• In English: Search Barnes & Noble for The Apothecary Diaries 2 (Manga) eBook

Physical purchase

• In Japanese: Search Amazon.co.jp for 薬屋のひとりごと(2) (ビッグガンガンコミックス) コミック
• In Japanese: Search Rakuten.co.jp for 薬屋のひとりごと(2) (ビッグガンガンコミックス)
• In English: Search Amazon.com for The Apothecary Diaries 02 (Manga) Paperback
• In English: Search Barnes & Noble for The Apothecary Diaries 02 (Manga) Paperback

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