Fans say goodbye to an Oshi no Ko character
This article includes spoilers for the "Oshi no Ko" manga. Discretion is advised to the reader.
Chapter 161 of the "Oshi no Ko" manga, released today, has left fans in shock and quickly became a trend on social media due to its intense cliffhanger ending. This chapter, titled "Future," has featured shocking revelations about Hikaru Kamiki and the extreme decisions Aqua Hoshino is willing to take to protect his sister Ruby.
The chapter begins with the enigmatic Crow Girl talking about Hikaru Kamiki, revealing that, after having murdered all the people who could have surpassed Ai Hoshino, Hikaru fell into a deep obsession. Using his incredible charisma, Kamiki managed to spread his ideas and manipulate others into working for him. Her pride disappeared and she began to find satisfaction in taking the lives of others, which also explained why, despite her relationship with Ruby Hoshino, she felt that killing her was part of her destiny.
In the midst of this tense confrontation, Aqua Hoshino, armed with a knife, confronts Hikaru, who tries to manipulate him with his words. Kamiki mentions that killing him could be beneficial, as it would raise Ai Hoshino's life value to an even higher level. However, realizing that Aqua would not be fooled by this argument, Hikaru changes his approach, suggesting that if Aqua kills him, Ruby's career as an idol would be over. The media would not hesitate to label Ruby as the "sister of a murderer", destroying both her dignity and her future in the entertainment industry.
Despite these attempts at manipulation, Aqua proves that he is willing to do anything to protect Ruby, even if it means sacrificing his own dreams. In an intense inner revelation, Aqua reflects on everything he would leave behind: becoming a surgeon, reciprocating Kana Arima's feelings, enjoying a day at the beach with his half-brother Taiki Himekawa, calling Miyako Saitou "Mom," thanking Akane Kurokawa for his kindness, and watching Ruby triumph at the Tokyo Dome. Despite all this, she decides that protecting her sister's future is the most important thing.
The tension reaches its peak when Aqua makes a drastic decision: he stabs himself with the knife, devising a plan to make the media believe that Hikaru tried to kill him after the preview of the autobiographical film, and that both, during their struggle, fell off the cliff. Thus, Ruby would not be stigmatized as the "sister of a murderer". Just as Aqua declares her plan, she grabs Hikaru and throws herself with him into the void.
This chapter has left fans on the edge of their seats, sparking intense debate about what will happen next. The outcome of this scene promises to be crucial for the future of the characters and this last story arc. Fans of "Oshi no Ko" can't wait to see how this situation will be resolved in the next chapter that marks the final stretch of the work.
Source: MANGA Plus
