The Apothecary Diaries: Xiaolan’s Story Vol. 2 Special Edition with 64-Page Booklet (Japanese)

Japanese title: 薬屋のひとりごと

Release date: 2026-12-09

Pre-order deadline: Not announced

First special edition of Xiaolan's Story

Xiaolan’s Story is the official spin-off manga of The Apothecary Diaries, following the events of the main story through Xiaolan’s eyes. It is written by Natsu Hyuuga and illustrated by Itsuki Nanao, with character designs by Touco Shino. This special edition of Vol. 2 comes with a 64-page booklet of illustrations and two newly drawn short manga. The text is in Japanese.

What's included

Vol. 2 of the manga (B6 size; page count not announced as of November 4, 2026)
64-page booklet with more than 40 illustrations Itsuki Nanao posted on official social media (X and Bluesky) and elsewhere, plus comments from Nanao
Two newly drawn short manga in the booklet, based on the anime's April Fools' Day content: Xiaolan and friends in school life, and as popular idols

Availability outlook

Amazon.co.jp lists the release date as December 9, 2026, and was taking pre-orders when we checked on November 4, 2026. A pre-order deadline has not been announced as of November 4, 2026.

Where to buy

Title on Amazon.co.jp:
薬屋のひとりごと外伝小蘭回想録(2)特装版小冊子付き (SEコミックスプレミアム)

Pre-order open checked 2026-11-08

Price on Amazon.co.jp: ¥1,518
(about USD 9.58)
as of 2026-11-08 18:07 JST

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FAQ

Is there an English edition of Xiaolan’s Story?

Yes. Square Enix Manga & Books released the English edition of Vol. 1 on October 6, 2026. As of November 4, 2026, Square Enix Manga & Books has not listed Vol. 2.

Does the English edition have a special edition with this booklet?

As of November 4, 2026, we have not confirmed whether the English edition has an edition that includes this booklet.

Is there a French edition?

As of November 4, 2026, we have not confirmed a French edition of Xiaolan’s Story.

Is there a regular edition of Vol. 2?

Yes. Square Enix also lists a regular edition (ISBN 9784301009085).