Pairin
Pairin is one of the three famed princesses of the Verdigris House in The Apothecary Diaries, a legendary courtesan and one of the big-sister figures who raised Maomao. She is voiced by Ami Koshimizu in Japanese and Ciarán Strange in English.
About Pairin
Pairin is one of the three famed princesses of the Verdigris House, the pleasure district's most prestigious brothel, and one of the older-sister figures who raised Maomao. A legendary courtesan whose price only the richest merchants can meet, she is warm, teasing and far shrewder than her carefree manner suggests. Lihaku's hopeless devotion to her is one of the series' running jokes.
Appearance
Pairin is a voluptuous, radiant woman with the polished glamour of the pleasure district's highest rank: elaborate hair, rich robes and a smile that has ended negotiations all by itself. She carries herself with the lazy confidence of someone who has never once had to chase anyone's attention.
Personality
Pairin is warm, teasing and far shrewder than her carefree manner suggests. A night with her costs a fortune because she is worth it, in conversation, in perception, in understanding exactly what a customer needs before he does. To Maomao she is family: one of the older sisters of the Verdigris House who watched her grow up among the courtesans.
Background & Story
Pairin is one of the Three Princesses of the Verdigris House, the most prestigious brothel in the pleasure district, and her time can only be bought by the richest merchants. She has known Maomao since childhood and remains part of her home, the world Maomao left behind when she was sold to the palace, and the world that still sends her news, help and the occasional lovesick officer. The military officer Lihaku's hopeless devotion to Pairin is one of the story's running jokes, and one of Maomao's most useful levers.
Key Relationships
- Maomao: One of the Verdigris House 'big sisters' who raised her, Maomao trusts Pairin completely and occasionally spends her name like currency.
- Lihaku: The officer who adores her hopelessly; Maomao's promise of an introduction to Pairin is what first bought Lihaku's loyalty.
- Meimei: A fellow Princess of the Verdigris House and another of the big sisters who raised Maomao in the pleasure district.
Quick Answers
Who is Pairin in The Apothecary Diaries?
Pairin is one of the three legendary courtesans of the Verdigris House and a big-sister figure who helped raise Maomao in the pleasure district.
Who voices Pairin?
Pairin is voiced by Ami Koshimizu in Japanese and by Ciarán Strange in the English dub.
Who are the Three Princesses of the Verdigris House?
They are the brothel's three most celebrated courtesans, famed across the pleasure district. Pairin is one of them, and all three are big-sister figures from Maomao's childhood.
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