Episode 54

Everyone's Reactions

Even though Ma Shan gets kicked, his lack of reaction makes it seem like he doesn't feel the pain, which is kind of pitiful but also reassuring in a funny way. The boastful quack doctor is endearing too; he really is reliable. I thought to myself, "Maybe he should've become an apothecary instead," and that line stuck with me. Seeing Maomao with a fish in her mouth, about to gulp it down whole, was so cat-like and healing. The everyday scenes in the Paper Village were heartwarming. With the introduction of a new name, Nguyen-kun, and learning about the double-cropping system, I feel like I'm starting to get a clearer picture of the Paper Village's world. When he said, "Shall we travel? We'll go far," my excitement bubbled up. I wonder how far they'll go next. The fact that Ren Shi is somehow involved in this is also something I'm curious about.