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    The Cat That Stayed by

    Fandoms: 薬屋のひとりごと | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto | The Apothecary Diaries (Anime), 薬屋のひとりごと | Kusuriya no Hitorigoto | The Apothecary Diaries (Manga)  

    30 Jun 2025

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    Maomao’s world is shattered by a brutal attack. Jinshi offers her his home, but more importantly, he offers his unwavering presence—a quiet refusal to let her face the encroaching darkness alone.

    This is not a tale of palace schemes; it's a raw, intimate journey through the aftermath of trauma. It's about the slow, agonizing process of rebuilding, the power of deep emotional intimacy, and the quiet kind of love that doesn't demand, but gently waits for a broken spirit to mend. Can Maomao learn to trust again, to love again, when survival has been her only language?

    If you’re seeking a truly slow-burn romance, a character-driven epic, and a story that will stay with you long after the last word, you’ve found it. Prepare to be wrecked in the best way.

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    This takes place in a mostly canon timeline, with no major LN spoilers (but characters like Chue appear). The only major difference in the timeline is Gyokyou DOES NOT have kids and ANIME SPOILER - is NOT Empress (Jinmao fans enjoy!)

    The setup for this is inspired by The Worth of a Life. I used ChatGPT to help write the story and expand my vision, but the storyline and character arcs are all directly controlled by me

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