Oshi no Ko Episode 29 Preview: Aqua Rejects Kana, Akane Confronts Kamiki Alone

The plot of "Oshi no Ko" Season 3 intensifies, with the official release of the synopsis and preview images for Episode 29 (Season 3, Episode 5) "Business" (営業). This episode advances on dual narrative tracks, marking a crucial turning point in the story: Kurokawa Akane risks everything alone to save her lover, while Arima Kana, reeling from a double blow in love and career, stands on the brink of the entertainment industry's darkest abyss.

Kurokawa Akane's Dangerous Gamble: Investigating Kamiki Hikaru Alone to Protect Aqua

In Episode 29, Kurokawa Akane demonstrates the keen insight and decisive action befitting a "genius actress." Having long sensed that Aqua seeks revenge on his biological father through self-destruction, Akane resolves to shoulder this darkness herself to free Aqua from endless torment.

A key focus of this episode is Akane beginning to investigate her biological father—Kamiki Hikaru—alone. Utilizing her analytical skills and masterful acting, she inches closer to the truth. However, facing the deeply hidden and cunning Kamiki Hikaru, this solo mission undoubtedly places her in extreme peril. Viewers will witness Akane's struggle between "love" and "justice," and the lengths she is willing to go for Aqua.

Arima Kana on the Brink of Collapse: Facing the Dark Trap of "Business" After Rejection

Another major, heart-wrenching highlight of this episode is Arima Kana's plight. In previous episodes, she was coldly rejected by Aqua. While viewers, with their omniscient perspective, know Aqua is deliberately distancing himself to protect Kana from the dangers of his revenge, for the unaware Kana, this is a devastating blow.

The title "Business" (営業), in entertainment industry parlance, implies socializing and networking to secure work opportunities, sometimes involving even grayer transactions. In this episode, Kana must not only grapple with the pain of heartbreak but also, as the center (C-position) and actress of B-Komachi, contend with severe self-doubt and a career bottleneck.

At her most vulnerable moment, the dark side of the industry quietly extends its hand to her. Previews hint that Kana will face a dangerous choice—whether to accept certain "invitations" from powerful figures to escape her current situation and secure acting roles. This plotline starkly reveals the brutal reality behind the entertainment world's glamorous facade.

Aqua's Silence and Pain: Clumsy Kindness Pushing Kana Toward the Precipice

Although this episode primarily focuses on the two heroines, Aqua's shadow looms large. His rejection of Kana, seemingly heartless, is actually to protect her from harm by Kamiki Hikaru or the media. However, this "clumsy kindness" is pushing Kana to the edge of a cliff.

Will Aqua notice Kana's distress in time? Or will he miss the chance to make amends, consumed by his quest for revenge? This is the episode's greatest suspense.

Episode 29 Summary: The Diverging Paths of Two Genius Actresses

Episode 29 "Business" is undoubtedly the episode with the strongest emotional tension in Season 3:

• Kurokawa Akane: Chooses to take the initiative, confronting the darkness alone.
• Arima Kana: Nearly consumed by the darkness, faces the test of the industry's unwritten rules.

These two starkly different choices will determine their futures and fundamentally alter Aqua's revenge plan. Tune in for this week's update to witness the latest chapter in this cruel tale of the entertainment world.