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Former daughter of a wealthy merchant family, an excellent girl working as a medical aide in the rear palace medical bureau. Second only to Maomao as a top student, she gradually warms up to her.
Trivia
- Yao was originally the daughter of a wealthy family and is known as the second top student after Maomao.
- During the medical bureau dormitory shortage, she boarded at Lakan's house, harbors feelings for Lahan, and is in a romantic rivalry with Sanban.
- Though there was initial conflict with Maomao, they deepened their friendship through collaborative work.
- Her grades are top-class among medical aides, second only to Maomao.
- Unlike the 19-year-old Yanyan, she was appointed as a medical aide at the young age of 15.
Alternate names
Yao
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Female
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- 15-year-old girl. Dressed as a medical aide working in the palace medical bureau. There are few detailed descriptions of her appearance, but she exudes a young and serious atmosphere.
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Pure-hearted
- Detailed personality
- She harbors some resentment due to family circumstances and her background as a daughter of a formerly wealthy family, but has become somewhat more flexible through interactions with Maomao. Possessing excellent academic ability and diligence, she continues to grow as a medical aide.
- Keywords
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- Excellent
- Serious
- Diligent
- Innocent
- Merchant's daughter
- Aspiring physician
- Hard worker
- Talents
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- Medical knowledge
- Pharmacology aptitude
- Academic excellence
- Skills
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- Rear palace duties
- Physician assistance
- Interpersonal coordination
- Motivation
- To master medical arts, contribute to rear palace healthcare, and grow to overcome difficult situations.
History
- Backstory
- Originally the daughter of a wealthy merchant family, but due to family circumstances, she works as a medical aide in the palace medical bureau. She initially clashed with Maomao but became close after an incident and began cooperating.
- Work title
- The Apothecary Diaries
- Media type
- Novel
Encounter with Maomao
- Significant event
- Encounter with Maomao
- Description
- Second only to Maomao as a top medical aide student, she bonded with Maomao through a certain incident and deepened their exchanges.
Boarding at Lakan's Residence
- Significant event
- Boarding at Lakan's Residence
- Description
- Due to dormitory overcrowding at the medical bureau, she boarded at Lakan's house and began interacting with Lahan and others.
Participation in Medical Bureau Duties
- Significant event
- Participation in Medical Bureau Duties
- Description
- Handles duties as a rear palace medical aide alongside Maomao and becomes involved in various incidents.
Relationships
Maomao
Friend
Became close after a certain incident and became partners working together in the rear palace medical bureau.
Yanyan
Friend
Working together as medical aides, a unique sense of trust exists between them.
Lakan
Mentor
While boarding at Lakan's house, interacts with Lakan and brother Lahan.
Lahan
Rival
Connected to the same Lakan family, harbors affection for him and occasionally sparks rivalry with Sanban.
Rear Palace Medical Bureau
Rear Palace Medical Bureau: unknown
Lakan Clan
Lakan Clan: unknown
Media appearances
The Apothecary Diaries
Novel / Supporting
Novel debut in 2012
The Apothecary Diaries
Manga / Supporting
Manga serialization began in 2017
The Apothecary Diaries
Anime / Supporting
Aired 2023-2025
Voice cast and creators
Natsu Hyūga
- Creator name
- Natsu Hyūga
- Role
- Original author
Tōko Shino
- Creator name
- Tōko Shino
- Role
- Character designer
Tōko Shino
- Creator name
- Tōko Shino
- Role
- Illustrator
Shufu no Tomo Sha
- Creator name
- Shufu no Tomo Sha
- Role
- Publisher
Hero Bunko
- Creator name
- Hero Bunko
- Role
- Publisher
Square Enix
- Creator name
- Square Enix
- Role
- Publisher
Shogakukan
- Creator name
- Shogakukan
- Role
- Publisher