Is a happy ending even possible?
Summary:
- The manga has been hinting at the Aqua/Ruby romance for a long time.
- He doesn’t necessarily have to end up with Ruby, though.
- There is a high chance Oshi no Ko will not have a happy ending.
Despite the Oshi no Ko manga being rather fresh (it started in 2020), the author of the series, Aka Akasaka, mentioned that the finale is closer than it looks. And fans are more than eager to know how the story will end.
Aqua is one of the main protagonists of the series, so his fate is naturally very interesting for the fans. It’s still unclear how his story will end, but readers have a couple of ideas.
Romance Between Aqua and Ruby
The story has been hinting at something romantic going on between Aqua and Ruby for quite some time now. Moreover, a number of fans think that the clues were right there from the beginning. And their kiss in Chapter 143 only fueled the speculations.
Ruby is definitely in love with Aqua, but the boy’s feelings are a mystery for now. He’s guilt-ridden and confused — it hasn’t been easy for him, and learning about Ruby’s real identity has been a big deal.
Although Aqua hasn’t expressed his feelings for Ruby properly, some readers believe it’s coming. The story might be building towards a romantic development, and the fandom should get ready for a huge controversy if it happens.
Aqua Ends Up With Another Girl
This is another theory in the fandom. We even have two candidates for Aqua’s romantic interest, and they are Kana and Akane. There were great moments with both girls, and fans can totally see actual romance between one of these couples happening.
However, Ruby is still the main girl of the series, that’s why some readers believe that no matter how wonderful Kana and Akane are, they will never replace Ruby for Aqua. This is not their story, they’re just supporting characters.
Unhappy Ending
Aqua’s death is the most upsetting theory, but it also exists, and we can’t avoid it. We shouldn’t forget that Oshi no Ko is a revenge story, and seeking vengeance is always a dangerous path.
Of course, Aqua might succeed in avenging his “mother” and killing his “father,” but this is not the only option. He might also die while doing so. He might get caught and sent to jail. He might be completely broken. All of these are possible.
Needless to say, no one really wants Oshi no Ko to have a sad ending. Fans want justice and maybe just a little bit (or a lot of) romance, and then they’ll be completely satisfied with the finale.