While Oshi no Ko introduces Nino as the final villain, Chapter 159 hints that he was Aqua and Ruby’s father all along.
Oshi no Ko is known for its unexpected twists and turns. From revealing Ai’s true feelings for Hikaru Kamiki, the father of her children, to introducing Nino as the mind behind her murder, the final arc gave us plenty of shock.
But the most shocking moment comes in Chapter 158 when “Ruby” is stabbed by Nino in a brutal flashback. However, Chapter 159 reveals that it wasn’t Ruby after all. It was Akane, who disguised herself as the younger Hoshino twin to trap Nino.
But the shock is not over yet as Chapter 159 reveals another crazy twist. In this chapter, Aqua and Hikaru are seen together, watching Ruby’s concert on the phone. While it looks like a bonding moment between the estranged father and son, something sinister lurks beneath.
For some unknown reason, Aqua suddenly calls Hikaru a liar. Hikaru replies, “What are you talking about?”
What is shocking about this moment is the man’s big smile and the black stars in his eyes. Oshi no Ko has always used stars in the eyes as a symbol of a character’s mentality. In Ai, the big and prominent stars in her eyes can be seen, betraying her nature as a starry-eyed, carefree, and successful young woman.
Aqua and Ruby both inherited their mother’s stars, each having one. However, as time passes and Aqua becomes more and more consumed with her vengeance, the star in her eye begins to dim until it disappears completely. It returns after he makes peace with Hikaru. In contrast, Ruby gains stars in both of her eyes as she begins to become her own person, separate from her mother’s shadow.
Their father, on the other hand, always had black stars in his eyes. The stars symbolize the darkness and cruelty within him. But after learning the truth about Ai’s feelings, his eyes are never shown again. This led readers to believe that he has redeemed himself.
However, it seems to be a different story now, as Oshi no Ko Chapter 159 reveals that Hikaru has had the black stars in his eyes all along, and he is likely the one who orchestrated everything that has happened so far, including Ruby’s stabbing and Nino taking the blame for it.
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