Oshi no Ko (推しの子)

[stray]

Originally Posted by Wandering Soul

I did hear that Aka stated in an interview that Ruby would be getting more focus going forward. I get this might the spark she needs to start really getting motivated.

Source? I'll believe this when I see it. ONK without Ruby as the doormat just wouldn't be the same, either.

[Shadow5YA]

Ruby has to grow up eventually. The beginning chapters foreshadowed that both of them grew to be highly successful, but so far we've mostly seen only Aqua make progress.

[Sixth]

Originally Posted by Twi

Start at Chapter 9 to see if the hook catches you, then read from the beginning if it has an impact to see how it got that way.

That is pretty good advice.

[Kanon]

I recommend to start from chapter 1 like any normal person would do and read until chapter 9 at least. Chapter 9 will have zero impact if you're not familiar with the characters.

[Sixth]

Originally Posted by Kanon

I recommend to start from chapter 1 like any normal person would do and read until chapter 9 at least. Chapter 9 will have zero impact if you're not familiar with the characters.

For me, I dropped Oshi No Koi before chapter 10+ because the baby chapters were insufferable IMO. I think I started reading it back when I saw someone posted teenager Aqua converse with teenager Kana panel and it got me interested to check it back, and before I noticed, I already binge thru the entire Love Sweet arc.

[Twi]

Originally Posted by Kanon

I recommend to start from chapter 1 like any normal person would do and read until chapter 9 at least. Chapter 9 will have zero impact if you're not familiar with the characters.

Having to go through multiple chapters to see if they'll be interested isn't for everyone. I myself started from higher chapters to see if the content was interesting to pique my interest and then start from the beginning after hearing it recommended, and so I recommend the same for others if they would be inclined as what happens on Chapter 9 is the first hook, and you look back to learn about these characters and their struggles so when you return you understand the full weight and consequences.

[stray]

Originally Posted by Sixth

For me, I dropped Oshi No Koi before chapter 10+ because the baby chapters were insufferable IMO.

This, so much. I hated the first 10 or 15 chapters but then gave it another chance when it was maybe 40 chapters in. It takes a while to find its legs.

[Chiibi]

The baby chapters were cute. The whole manga is a good read, imho.

I'm on Arima Kana's side, ship-wise. Akane's personality is worrisome.

[Shadow5YA]

I figured Aqua would get a lead somehow, but I didn't think it'd be from Himekawa instead of Kindaichi. That was a twist I didn't expect.

I don't expect Himekawa to know much though. He probably had to grow up without his father similar to Aqua.

[Sixth]

I thought that Himekawa was too obvious for a suspect or related to Aqua's mom, so I always told myself "Nah, it won't be him at all. It is bait", and this chapter just proved me wrong.

[Twi]

Oh, that's a really good cliffhanger.

[Kanon]

Originally Posted by Shadow5YA

I figured Aqua would get a lead somehow, but I didn't think it'd be from Himekawa instead of Kindaichi. That was a twist I didn't expect.

I don't expect Himekawa to know much though. He probably had to grow up without his father similar to Aqua.

Kindaichi just told us he grew up in a children's home, so yeah, he won't know much if anything.

[Wandering Soul]

I wasn't expecting that kind of twist. Himekawa is connected to the father, but the fact that he grew up in a children's home means he most likely won't have a lot of info if any at all.

[Diluc]

Okay that was bold action from Aqua.

Chance is Himekawa refuse him out but Aqua probably has done research before or he is desperate and ignorant right now.

[Sixth]

Originally Posted by Wandering Soul

I wasn't expecting that kind of twist. Himekawa is connected to the father, but the fact that he grew up in a children's home means he most likely won't have a lot of info if any at all.

Getting the father's name or how he looks could be extremely crucial info. Even if Himekawa doesn't know his father's name or look, his guardian should be able to shed some info about his father...or at least this is what I think will happen. I doubt the author will waste the entire chapter that leads no lead.

[Twi]

You know what, my question is if Aqua is going to tell his sister they have a half-brother?

[Shadow5YA]

Does Aqua tell Ruby anything in the first place?

[Twi]

Originally Posted by Shadow5YA

Does Aqua tell Ruby anything in the first place?

Nothing related to his revenge, but you'd think "We have another brother" would be on the list of things you should share with your immediate family.

[Endscape]

Originally Posted by Sixth

Getting the father's name or how he looks could be extremely crucial info. Even if Himekawa doesn't know his father's name or look, his guardian should be able to shed some info about his father...or at least this is what I think will happen. I doubt the author will waste the entire chapter that leads no lead.

With two brothers involved in the acting industry, if Himekawa's mom is also a part of the industry, the chances that the dad is involved become much higher, and with another data point for comparison, the chances of finding the dad increase.

Originally Posted by Twi

Nothing related to his revenge, but you'd think "We have another brother" would be on the list of things you should share with your immediate family.

When said brother is the son of their deadbeat dad that maybe murdered their mom...I can understand why that might be something he'd hold off on telling her.

[Wandering Soul]

Not to mention that Ruby might start questioning how he even found about Himekawa, which might lead to her finding out about how he's looking for their father.