The first volume of the manga version of The Apothecary Diaries (original story by Natsu Hyuuga, drawn by Nekokurage) was fun; I wonder if I'd be more into the story if I'd read the light novel, though. I'm very curious about Jinshi's motivations and what he's up to, and I feel like maybe the novel goes into a bit more depth.

Maomao's a fun character though, with her fascination with her studies, her stubborn desire to avoid the people who sold her into this situation profiting by it, and her total lack of interest in Jinshi.

I like the art too, it's very clear.