Sazen no Himitsu: Short Story from The Apothecary Diaries Author Reveals Loulan’s Fate
Following the broadcast of the Season 2 finale of The Apothecary Diaries on July 4, fans received a surprise update: a brand-new short story titled Sazen no Himitsu has been released online. Written by the original author, Natsu Hyūga, the bonus content went live on July 7 via the official Twitter/X account for the light novel series.
The short story Sazen no Himitsu focuses on what happened to Loulan, also known as Shisui, a mysterious character from the anime’s later episodes. It also includes the role of Sazen, the palace guard who was responsible for watching over Maomao during her underground confinement.
Massive Fan Reaction Overwhelms Official Website
At 10:00 a.m., the official account posted:
“For those who’ve finished Season 2 of the anime… a new short story by Natsu Hyuuga, revealing what happened to Loulan (Shisui), is now available online: Sazen no Himitsu!”
The response was immediate—and overwhelming. The site hosting Sazen no Himitsu was quickly flooded with traffic, causing severe access issues. An apology soon followed:
“Due to high traffic, the website is currently difficult to access. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. Please try again later.”
A few hours later, the website was restored and fans were finally able to enjoy the highly anticipated short story.
More to Come After Season 2
Alongside the release of Sazen no Himitsu, fans were also reminded that the continuation of The Apothecary Diaries anime story can be found in Volume 5 of the light novels. And even better: a sequel to the anime has already been officially confirmed!
It’s exciting to see The Apothecary Diaries gaining so much international popularity. For those looking to dive deeper into the story, the manga version is available for purchase at discounted prices right now.
