Is Aqua going to die in chapter 161 of Oshi no Ko?

The reported Oshi no Ko chapter 161 spoilers were meant to expose Aqua Hoshino’s plot after pointing a knife at his biological father, Hikaru Kamiki.

While it appeared that Aqua had had enough of his father’s falsehoods and intended to kill him, would he go along with the plan and kill? Or will he be killed?

1. What happens in Chapter 161 of Oshi no Ko?

The spoilers do not disappoint, as always. According to them, Aqua discovered that Hikaru Kamiki attempted to murder his daughter Ruby by persuading Fuyuko Niino to do the crime on his behalf.

With this final straw, Aqua decided to take matters into his own hands and kill Hikaru to preserve Ruby’s future. It appeared that Aqua had had enough of his father’s falsehoods and intended to kill him.

Would he go along with the plan? The spoilers of Chapter 161 shed light. The chapter is named ‘Future,’ quite apt as Ruby’s future as an idol is at stake.

Hikaru Kamiki | Source: Shueisha

The chapter spoilers began with Crow Girl discussing Hikaru Kamiki. After killing everybody who could outperform Ai Hoshino, Hikaru got obsessed and imprisoned himself.

He used his amazing charisma to disseminate his philosophy and recruit others to work for him, essentially starting a cult. His prior dignity had faded, and he was now fulfilling his ambitions by killing others.

This is also why, despite his feelings for Ruby Hoshino, killing her felt like fate to him.

2. Does Aqua kill Hikaru?

Hoshino Twins | Source: Fandom

Just as Hikaru notices Aqua’s knife, Oshi no Ko chapter 161 spoilers show him attempting to manipulate Aqua Hoshino. He explained that Aqua killing him would not be so horrible because it would raise Ai’s life value to a new level.

Hikaru immediately moved the narrative to the conclusion of Ruby’s idol career, knowing that Aqua wouldn’t care much.

Aqua Hoshino could slay his frail father with a knife, but Ruby’s idol career would be cut short if he took such action, as the media would not support her as the sister of a killer.

They would disregard the truth about the murder and identify Ruby as a “murderer’s sister.” In the end, Ruby’s dignity and career will be destroyed as she will be stained with that mark for life.

Hikaru Kamiki advises Aqua not to stab him, stating that it is in his best interest. Hikaru then attempted to influence Aqua further by detailing all of the things he would miss out on if arrested for his murder.

Aqua Killing Hikaru | Source: Shueisha

In Oshi no Ko chapter 161, Aqua agreed with Hikaru, per spoilers. He aspired to be a surgeon, understand Arima Kana’s emotions, visit the beach with his half-brother Taiki Himekawa, address Miyako Saitou as “mom,” return Akane Kurokawa’s compassion, and see Ruby play at the Tokyo Dome.

Nevertheless, Aqua Hoshino was willing to give up all of his goals to secure his sister’s future. To accomplish this, there was only one option: kill Hikaru Kamiki.

Hikaru attempted to dispute with Aqua, but he interrupted him and announced his new strategy. He intended to sacrifice himself so that the media would not pursue Ruby.

Aqua Hoshino stabbed himself with the knife, intending to die along with Hikaru. He did so because such evidence would lead the media to conclude that Hikaru attempted to kill Aqua following the pre-release of the autobiographical film. With this, Aqua pushes Hikaru, and they fall off the cliff.

The Star Eyes of Ai, Ruby and Aqua Explained in Chapter 160 of Oshi no Ko

4. About Oshi no Ko
Oshi no Ko is a supernatural crime-solving manga series written by Aka Akasaka and illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari. It has been serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Young Jump since April 2020 and received an anime adaptation in 2023.

The story follows a doctor, Goro, reincarnated as his favorite idol Ai’s kid. Ai names him Aquamarine and his twin sister, a reincarnation of a patient at the hospital, Ruby. Ai is later killed by a stalker who was also responsible for Goro’s death. As Aquamarine swears revenge on the stalker for his mother’s demise, Ruby follows the same path as her mother to become an idol.