Oshi no Ko Chapter 133: Kana's Jealousy Unleashed, Aiding Ruby in Portraying Ai's Emotions

Oshi no Ko chapter 133 brought a new development to the manga series as Kana Arima tried to support Ruby Hoshino, potentially risking their friendship. Ruby's desire to accurately portray Ai led Kana to help her navigate the same challenges and feelings her mother had toward her B-Komachii peers. In the previous chapter, the original Nino and Takamine arrived at the film set, where Nino's inner turmoil was exposed, revealing conflicting emotions of love and hate toward Ai. Upon realizing Ruby's deviation from the original Ai, Nino's demeanor shifted, and she was later seen talking to Hikaru Kamiki on the phone.

Oshi no Ko chapter 133: Kana was jealous of Ruby's idol career

In chapter 133 of Oshi no Ko, we see Nino (Image via Shueisha)

The chapter titled Acting begins with a scene from the shooting of the film, where Ruby Hoshino struggles to give a good shot. Nino's criticism of her acting continues to weigh heavily on her mind, causing her significant stress. As a result, Ruby confides in Kana that she has no idea what kind of person her mother was.

Upon learning about this, Kana Arima immediately delved into analyzing Ruby's situation. After listening to Nino's words, Kana came to the realization that the former B-Komachii idol was deeply fixated on Ai, to the extent of both loving and hating her. Having experienced jealousy herself, Kana believed she could empathize with those emotions. However, Ruby was in need of assistance to adopt Ai's mindset.

Kana and Ruby, as seen in Oshi no Ko chapter 133 (Image via Shueisha)

Ruby Hoshino was in tears, prompting Kana to inquire about the cause. Ruby explained that she was upset about her poor acting potentially causing trouble for Kana. As Kana was planning to leave her idol career and focus on acting, a bad movie could damage her reputation. Despite not wanting to burden her friend, Ruby genuinely cared for Kana's well-being.

Furthermore, Ruby also had a personal stake in the film's success, as it was crucial for her family to reconcile with the past and move forward. This drove her desire to understand her mother and deliver a strong performance.

In Oshi no Ko chapter 133, Ruby can be seen, portrayed in an image from Shueisha.

In light of Ruby's endearing and sincere nature, Kana was convinced that she would struggle to accurately portray Ai. As a result, Kana made the decision to offer her assistance. She acknowledged that she had no knowledge of Ruby's past experiences, but she recognized Ruby's strong desire to excel in acting.

Hence, Kana made a bold decision to assist Ruby in experiencing the same emotions as Ai. She informed Ruby that she no longer regarded her as a friend due to Ruby's role in her decision to leave her idol career.

Ruby and Kana, as seen in Oshi no Ko chapter 133 (Image via Shueisha)

Ruby was surprised by this confession, but Kana kept complaining about feeling jealous of her. As Ruby became a big star, Kana thought it was impossible to surpass her status as a B-Komachii idol. She also said that both she and Mem-Cho were just B-Komachii extras to make Ruby look good.

Ai always felt real envy, jealousy, despair, and loneliness around her. Therefore, Kana believed that making Ruby experience the same emotions was the only way to help her portray her mother accurately.

Ruby, as seen in Oshi no Ko chapter 133 (Image via Shueisha)

Kana truly harbored such feelings for Ruby. Nevertheless, she had no intention of ever confessing them, choosing instead to carry those secrets with her to the grave. It was the only way she could aid her beloved friend in that predicament. Ultimately, Kana admitted to Ruby that she had often wished for Ruby to disappear.

Final thoughts on Oshi no Ko chapter 133

In chapter 133 of Oshi no Ko, Kana Arima attempts to induce emotional pain in Ruby Hoshino in order to help her understand Ai Hoshino's emotions. However, it remains uncertain whether Ruby, unlike Ai, will be able to cope with such intense emotions. The outcome of Kana's plan will only be revealed in the next chapter, leaving fans in suspense.

Editor's P/S

In chapter 133 of Oshi no Ko, we witness a complex interplay of emotions and a potential rift in the friendship between Kana and Ruby. Kana's jealousy towards Ruby's idol career comes to the forefront, leading her to make a significant sacrifice.

As Ruby struggles to embody the character of her mother, Ai, Kana recognizes the emotional turmoil that Ai experienced and decides to help Ruby by making her feel the same emotions. This involves Kana treating Ruby harshly and expressing her pent-up jealousy, which is a testament to the depth of her commitment to her friend's success.

Despite her inner turmoil, Kana remains determined to support Ruby, even if it means damaging their friendship. This chapter explores the complexities of jealousy, ambition, and loyalty, leaving readers with a sense of anticipation for the future of their relationship.