Oshi no Ko season 2 episode 3: Aqua and Akane have a date as Aqua tries to mend Abiko and Goa's misunderstanding

Oshi no Ko season 2 episode 3, titled Rewriting, aired on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 11:00 pm JST. The beginning of the episode focuses on Aqua and Akane’s date to watch a stage-around play, which dramatically alters Aqua’s perspective on theatrical performances.

Following this, Aqua, Akane, Kana, and Melt visit Yoriko Kichijouji to seek her assistance in persuading Abiko Samejima, highlighting the challenges of writing a stage play script. Abiko and Yoriko subsequently have an argument but eventually reconcile.

Yoriko conveys Aqua’s message to Abiko. Aqua sends Abiko to watch the same stage-around play that transformed his outlook, hoping it will similarly change Abiko’s perspective and convince her to reconsider.

Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers for the 'Oshi no Ko' anime.

Oshi no Ko season 2 episode 3: Aqua sends Abiko to experience a stage-around play as more about the Manga industry is revealed

Oshi no Ko season 2 episode 3 opening events: Aqua and Akane’s date begins which alters Aqua’s perspective on stageplays

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Oshi no Ko season 2 episode 3 begins with Ruby chatting with her friends at school, inspiring her to take on more gigs. However, Miyako informs her that live performances aren't possible until Kana's play concludes. Kana enters, announcing the delay in the rehearsals and mentioning Aqua's date with Akane.

The episode then shifts focus to Akane and Aqua’s date, where Akane takes him to see the stage-around play Smash Heaven. Aqua is impressed by the performance and realizes the unique qualities of stage-around plays. Later, he tells Akane he enjoyed it far more than expected, praising the factors that enhance the experience, which delights Akane.

Aqua and Akane in Oshi no Ko season 2 episode 3 (Image via Doga Kobo)

They then encounter Tokyo Blade’s producer, Raida. When Aqua asks about the new script, Raida mentions Abiko’s demands. Aqua, after experiencing a stage play firsthand, says Abiko can't write the script and praises Smash Heaven’s script, also written by Goa. Noting Goa’s talent, Raida mentions his reluctance to remove him from Tokyo Blade. Aqua insists Raida is the only one who can resolve the issue.

On the way back, Aqua and Akane discuss the miscommunication between the author and the scriptwriter. Wanting to repay Akane for showing him a good play, Aqua decides to call Yoriko, the author of Sweet Today.

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Oshi no Ko season 2 episode 3: Mangakas' struggles are highlighted as Yoriko and Abiko have an argument

Akane in this episode (Image via Doga Kobo)

In Oshi no Ko season 2 episode 3, Aqua, Kana, Melt, and Akane visit Yoriko at her house. During their chat, Akane asks how they can help Goa. Aqua explains that famous creators often become arrogant and ignore advice from others, and only a superior creator like Yoriko, who was Abiko’s mentor, can persuade them.

Akane thanks Yoriko, who reveals that Abiko won't join them due to her busy manga schedule. Yoriko shares that Abiko, her former assistant during Sweet Today, has an introverted character and desires to bond with others but struggles. Abiko's quick fame made her believe her opinions are absolute, leading to arrogance, which Kana relates to.

Aqua in this episode (Image via Doga Kobo)

Akane asks if Yoriko can convince her, but Yoriko recalls a failed attempt due to Abiko’s issues with the Sweet Today adaptation. Therefore, Yoriko says she can't persuade Abiko, prompting Aqua to ask Yoriko to pass on a message to her instead.

At night, Yoriko visits Abiko, who is busy working due to her extreme workload. Abiko tells her that she fired all her assistants because she was unhappy with their work, so she's doing everything herself. Yoriko begins helping her to meet the deadline. As they chat, Yoriko points out Abiko's weaknesses.

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A stubborn Abiko counters with Yoriko’s weak points, leading to a heated argument. Abiko mentions Yoriko spending time with the Tokyo Blade cast and expresses her own inability and desire to do the same.

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Oshi no Ko season 2 episode 3 closing events: Yoriko and Abiko reconcile as Abiko goes to watch a stage play

Abiko in Oshi no Ko season 2 episode 3 (Image via Doga Kobo)

In the closing scenes of Oshi no Ko season 2 episode 3, Abiko and Yoriko finish their work by morning, with Abiko meeting the deadline. They apologize for their argument, and Yoriko advises Abiko to avoid being too harsh with others. When Abiko asks how to get along with people, Yoriko suggests letting others handle their parts in collaborations, focusing on the end result.

Abiko mentions her love for Sweet Today and her dissatisfaction with its TV drama adaptation. Yoriko consoles her. After Yoriko leaves, Abiko watches the final episode of Sweet Today, understanding Yoriko’s words through Kana’s performance.

The episode concludes with Yoriko giving Abiko the envelope from Aqua, containing tickets to the Smash Heaven stage-around play. Abiko goes to watch the play, remembering Yoriko’s suggestion that it could be a useful reference for writing the script.

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Edited by Ahana Mukhopadhyay