A Store Mistakenly Features the Wrong Ruby in Oshi no Ko
Ruby Hoshino is one of the main female characters of the Oshi no Ko anime, a girl who was reincarnated as the daughter of Ai Hoshino and the sister of Aquamarine Hoshino.
Unfortunately, the current story arcs have not given her the spotlight she deserves, leading to her struggles in gaining recognition and popularity among viewers.
And the confirmation of this situation keeps growing stronger, evident by a recent post on Twitter that quickly gained immense popularity, accumulating tens of millions of interactions within just one day. Interestingly, the buzz was sparked by two panels placed at Animate Shibuya, one of the branches of the popular Animate chain of merchandise stores in Japan.
The photograph showcases a panel featuring Aqua Hoshino from Oshi no Ko, alongside another panel featuring Ruby Kurosawa from Love Live! Sunshine!!. It should have been Ruby Hoshino, Aqua's twin sister, standing next to her.
However, due to a misunderstanding among the staff, the wrong Ruby was chosen. It seems they were given instructions like, "place the panels of Aqua and Ruby in the reception area," and they selected the first panels they recognized with those names.
Thankfully, they didn't accidentally include Aqua from KonoSuba!, as that would have added to the confusion.
But what if this mix-up had nothing to do with Oshi no Ko? What if the instruction mentioned "Aqours" instead of "Aqua"? This alternative explanation would account for the presence of Ruby Kurosawa. It certainly adds a humorous touch, causing fans to once again highlight the ongoing struggle of Ruby Hoshino in becoming relevant within the franchise.
And of course, this incident did not go unnoticed in the comment forums:
"They certainly featured the Ruby I prefer."
"Co-protagonists breaking through franchise barriers."
"I would have liked to see Aqua from KonoSuba! appear."
"It's too close! (Laughs)."
"Will Aqua and Ruby be next?"
"It would be amazing to see a crossover, especially since the idol arc is coming."
"Another route for my favorite girl?"
"Are they a couple now? I can't believe it."
This amusing mix-up at the store has sparked discussions and speculation among fans, adding an unexpected twist to the ongoing debate about Ruby Hoshino's relevance within the Oshi no Ko franchise. While the panels may have been misplaced, they have certainly generated a lot of buzz and excitement among the fanbase, keeping the conversation alive and fans eagerly awaiting future developments in the series.