Maomao is depicted in a poised, contemplative stance, capturing her keen curiosity and practical mindset. The figure stands with one hand lightly resting at her hip while the other holds a prop such as a small vial or herbal tool, suggesting her role as an apothecary. Her long, flowing hair is sculpted with meticulous strands to convey movement, framed by a traditional outfit that blends court elegance with medicinal practicality. The robe features delicate patterns and subtle color shading that highlight each layer, from the outer kimono to the undergarment, while accessories like an amulet and a belt accent her waist. The base is thematically chosen to evoke herb jars or medicine shelves, reinforcing the character’s world. High-quality paint applications emphasize texture on fabrics, hair, and accessories, giving a lifelike, collectible presence.

Maomao is a sharp-witted apprentice whose insatiable curiosity about herbs and medicines drives her into the dangerous halls of the imperial court. In Kusuriya no Hitorigoto, she uses knowledge rather than force to uncover secrets, overhear plots, and untangle medical and political mysteries that threaten those around her. While others rely on court etiquette, Maomao observes patterns, questions inconsistencies, and follows clues through a labyrinth of alliances, rivalries, and hidden agendas. Through her adventures, she earns respect from allies and earns the wary distrust of enemies, all while maintaining her own moral compass and resolve to seek truth in a world where medicine is as potent as power.