梅梅

One of the three courtesans of Ryokushokan

One of the three top courtesans at Ryokushokan's pleasure district, an old acquaintance courtesan of Maomao, with a slightly short-tempered disposition.

Trivia

  • Known as one of the three courtesans of Ryokushokan.
  • Highly skilled in Go and Shogi.
  • One of the few people particularly fond of Lakan.
  • Highly trusted in the pleasure district as Fengxian's little sister.
  • Her short temper sometimes leads to trouble.

Alternate names

メイメイ Meimei

Tags

Pleasure District Courtesan Ryokushokan Three Courtesans Short-tempered Acquaintance Go Shogi Historical Fantasy The Apothecary Diaries

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
High-class courtesan active in a Chinese-style pleasure district. Refined facial features, but characterized by a short temper.

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Short-tempered
Detailed personality
Good at looking after others, but her short-tempered nature stands out. She shows flexibility, such as learning Go and Shogi from Lakan and being fond of him.
Keywords
  • Short-tempered
  • Good at looking after others
  • Fiery temperament
  • Polite
  • Intellectually curious
Talents
  • Go
  • Shogi
  • Socializing
Skills
  • Entertaining guests in the pleasure district
  • Handling customers
  • Networking
Motivation
Protect her own status while building good relationships with those around her.

History

Backstory
One of the three top courtesans at Ryokushokan and Fengxian's little sister figure. Originally served as Fengxian's kamuro. Based in the pleasure district, she receives guidance in Go and Shogi from the master player Lakan. She is old friends with Maomao and close to her.
Debut date
October 27, 2011
Work title
The Apothecary Diaries
Media type
Novel

Ransomed after Maomao's return to the pleasure district

Significant event
Ransomed after Maomao's return to the pleasure district
Description
In the mid-story, while Maomao was in the Western Capital, she was ransomed and taken in as a disciple of the Go master.

Relationship with Lakan

Significant event
Relationship with Lakan
Description
Fond of Lakan, her Go and Shogi instructor, and treated as a special presence even at Ryokushokan.

Relationships

鳳仙

Little sister figure, with Fengxian as her big sister. Supported by her in upbringing and networking.

猫猫

Old acquaintance

Interacts as an old friend upon Maomao's return to the pleasure district.

羅漢

Mentor

Receives instruction as her Go and Shogi master and is fond of him.

Ryokushokan

Ryokushokan: leader

Media appearances

The Apothecary Diaries

Manga / Supporting

June 2017 issue -

The Apothecary Diaries

Anime / Supporting

Broadcast started in October 2023

Voice cast and creators

Megumi Han

Voice actor
Megumi Han
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime version

Natsuka Hinata

Creator name
Natsuka Hinata
Role
Original author

Toko Shino

Creator name
Toko Shino
Role
Character designer

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