Oshi no Ko season 2 episode 4 was released on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. The episode, “Emotional Acting,” saw the aftermath of Abiko watching a stage-around play written by GOA. She realized her shortcomings as a scriptwriter, leading to a collaboration with GOA.
Additionally, the episode explores Aqua’s trauma associated with Ai’s murder. A statement from Kana Arima triggers his PTSD, leading to a panic attack. Akane Kurokawa takes care of Aqua as he rests while trying to connect the dots between various incidents.
What happened in Oshi no Ko season 2 episode 4?
Oshi no Ko season 2 episode 4 begins with Abiko attending the stage-around play, the ticket for which was given by Aqua. When Raida learns about Abiko’s visit, he welcomes her. Soon, he recalls Aqua’s words after the scriptwriting debacle. As such, Raida speaks up to advocate GOA’s work, telling her how he has written the play she just watched. Moreover, he persuades her to understand the intricacies of writing a script for such a play.
Abiko and GOA write the script together
After much deliberation and remembering Kichijouji’s advice, Abiko agrees to let GOA write the script. However, she presents the condition to work directly with him. This leaves Raida with no choice but to organize a video meeting with the play collaborators, including Abiko and GOA, so they can work together in real-time.
Before discussing the Tokyo Blade play script, Abiko acknowledges GOA’s talent as a scriptwriter, paving the way for a healthy discussion. As such, the two work together all night to write a refined script they mutually agree on.
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The new script pleases the cast members
After the script is completed, the actors read it and express their satisfaction. Everyone seems happy with the new script, including Akane, who found the previous script disappointing. But they realize it calls for added pressure on the actors. In that, their performance would reflect the overall quality of the play.
While rehearsing, everyone performs satisfactorily, except Aqua and Melt. Later, Aqua sits alone, but Akane consoles him. She asks him to take it easy only to be interrupted by Kana.
Kana urges Aqua to execute emotional acting. However, she understands how Aqua is inexpressive, leading to his struggles. Aqua agrees with her and asks how she exudes an emotional performance.
Kana says she remembers moments from her life and gives him advice that works well for most actors. In that, she asks him to imagine his mother’s death. Additionally, she asks him to recall happy memories to display joy while acting.
Unfortunately, Kana’s advice triggers Aqua’s trauma as he remembers Ai’s death. Although he recalls pleasant memories, the repentance of being unable to save Ai overwhelms him, leading to a panic attack. Hence, he requests to leave rehearsals, and the team advises Akane to take care of him as his girlfriend.
Akane learns about Aqua’s connection to Ai
Akane suggests calling Aqua’s kin, but he stops her. However, Gotanda takes charge and lets him rest in his apartment. Later, Gotanda confides in Akane about Aqua’s situation, telling her he has suffered a traumatic incident and has secretly been in counseling for the same. Sadly, he doesn’t seem to get past his trauma but avoids admitting it to anyone to not make them worried about him.
When Akane sits beside Aqua as he rests, he mumbles Ai’s name. Hence, Akane realizes Ruby and Aqua have some profound connection with Ai. Aqua wakes up and finds Akane in tears, indicating she has realized he is Ai’s son. Although the episode does not ascertain her realization, she hugs Aqua and promises to stand by him forever.
