Takachiho「高千穂, Takachiho?」 is the seventy-fourth chapter of the Oshi no Ko manga series. It is written by Aka Akasaka and illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari. It was released in Weekly Young Jump on March 10, 2022.[1]
Summary[]
The members of B-Komachi, Kana, Ruby, and Mem-Cho, listens to the demo tape that Himura sent over, titled Pop In 2. Ruby is elated at the quality of the song, saying that they can just release it as is, with Mem-Cho agreeing with her. Kana sighs and states that Ruby's voice will ruin the song, and Ruby gloomily says that Kana's tongue is sharp as ever. Mem-Cho pipes in and mentions that their voice can be altered with tools, which depresses Kana.
Later at night, Mem-Cho walks back to her place whilst in a call with Anemone Monemone, her friend/video creator. They discuss about Pop In 2, their first original song as a group, and the plan to shoot the music video for STAR☆T☆RAIN. Anemone proposes that they also shoot a music video for Pop In 2. Mem-Cho is flabbergasted, thinking that it will be impossible with the schedule, but Anemone convinces her by saying that things will work out if they follow "her way", and Mem-Cho decides to propose the idea to Miyako.
On the first day of the trip, Akane comes to the airport and shyly greets everyone. Kana does not look enthused, and calls out Akane as an outsider and wondering why she is here. Aqua retorts by saying that the trip is supposed to be a "relaxation trip" after Tokyo Blade is over, and Kana begrudgingly agrees. Ruby introduces herself to Akane, and compliments her appearance, which is returned by Akane, calling Ruby cuter than her. Ruby wonders why Akane go out with Aqua, thinking that Aqua has a dirt on her, but then asks Akane to take care of her brother. Ruby then asks if she can call Akane her "big sister", saying that she wanted an older sister and think that Akane will be her big sister when Aqua marries her. Kana, who overhears the request, tearfully wonders why things are going this way, not happy with the relationship that Akane and Aqua has. Mem-Cho panickingly wonders who she should root for.
After a flight and a ride in the car, they arrive at Takachiho. Ruby looks on and wonders about her fate bringing her back to her hometown. Anemone greets everyone as they arrive at the village Yoitomo, where her company resides. Anemone explains about her company and how they are specialized in computer graphics and special effects, and her reasoning for building her company in Takachiho because of the surrounding nature matching to her taste.
She also says that in Takachiho, they worship the goddess of arts in the Japanese mythology, Ame-no-uzume-no-Mikoto. The goddess name's are provided by Aqua, who seems to be aware of the goddess and her significance, and Anemone explains that entertainers all the way from Tokyo come here to worship her since she supposedly bring good luck to performers. Kana is excited at the story and wants to worship her at the nearest shrine, but Anemone stops her, saying they have two music videos to shoot. She guides a depressed Kana forward, as their schedule is tight, and asks everyone to change their clothes in her studio, as Miyako also guides the other two forward. Aqua bids them good luck, as he and Akane are left alone.
Akane wonders what they should do, and she starts pulling up a book about Miyazaki. She spouts off interesting spot nearby, a cave of the sun god from Japanese mythology. Akane asks him if he likes occult, and Aqua says that he does not like it, but think there's a truth to it. Aqua told Akane there is a place he wants to go, the hospital where he and Ruby were born, and also the place where his previous life, Gorou Amamiya, died.
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