Oshi no Ko chapter 156: Mem-Cho reveals her biggest secret before B-Komachi tour

With the recent release of Oshi no Ko chapter 156, the manga series appears to be addressing all unresolved plot points, including the age controversy surrounding Mem-Cho. Previously, Mem-Cho had falsely claimed to be 20 years old, when in reality she was seven years older. However, the current chapter portrays her finally confronting her long-held secret.

After completing their revenge against their father, Hikaru Kamiki, in the previous chapter, Aqua and Ruby were able to release their suppressed emotions. Despite this, Aqua’s thirst for revenge was not yet quenched, leading him to shift his focus to his next target – former B-Komachi idol, Fuyuku Niino.

Please note: The Oshi no Ko manga contains spoilers.

Oshi no Ko Chapter 156: Mem-Cho Confronts Her Age Controversy

Mem-Cho and Frill Shiranui as seen in Oshi no Ko chapter 156 (Image via Shueisha)

In Oshi no Ko chapter 156, ‘MEMe,’ Mem-Cho gave Frill Shiranui a ride in her brand new car. The manga subtly hinted to readers that despite her youthful appearance, Mem-Cho had actually obtained her driver’s license a long time ago.

As soon as the two girls set off on their car ride, Frill Shiranui revealed to Mem-Cho that a tabloid reporter was pursuing her. She was confident that the individual was tailing Mem-Cho, not her, as she had not noticed anyone following her before Mem-Cho picked her up. Frill then went on to explain how her sudden rise to fame had made her a prime target for tabloid gossip, as new stars are often the least guarded.

Ruby Hoshino as seen in Oshi no Ko chapter 156 (Image via Shueisha)

The tabloids employ writers who then enlist netizens to gather information on their behalf. As these individuals are not trained professionals, they frequently resort to illegal means to obtain details about celebrities’ personal lives. Reporting such actions is futile as the law does not adequately protect the privacy of these public figures.

After finding out, Mem-Cho was left pondering about what details about her could potentially cause problems. The only thing that could be considered controversial was her age, which she had falsified. As a result, Mem-Cho became paranoid, wondering who from her past may have divulged this information.

Mem-Cho as seen in Oshi no Ko chapter 156 (Image via Shueisha)

After their conversation, Mem-Cho apologized to Ruby Hoshino for her secret potentially causing issues for B-Komachi. However, Ruby reassured her that there was no need to apologize, as they had accepted her into the idol group despite being aware of her age.

Ruby was impressed by Mem-Cho’s ability to establish herself in the showbiz and believed that she was smart enough to handle her situation in her own way. Therefore, she expressed her admiration for the YouTuber.

Following this, Oshi no Ko chapter 156 featured a live stream with Mem-Cho as the host. During the stream, she expressed her remorse to her fans for deceiving them about her true age. She revealed that she had lied about her age in order to enter the entertainment industry and acknowledged that some may not be able to forgive her or may choose to unsubscribe.

Despite the possibility of fans forgiving her, she refuses to live a dishonest life. As a result, she revealed her new venture, “Mem-Cho, a YouTuber who is purposely vague about her age and is on a journey to become a self-proclaimed college girl.”Through this endeavor, she aimed to pass university entrance exams and establish a genuine sense of self. Her followers found this amusing and showed their support. However, when they began inquiring about her true age, Mem-Cho made it clear that it would forever remain a mystery.

Immediately after, Mem-Cho was seen talking to Kana Arima in the manga. Kana commended Mem-Cho for her handling of the situation. In the event that a tabloid were to expose her true age, Mem-Cho had already admitted to fabricating it in order to appeal to her fans. Additionally, her channel’s popularity grew even more as she gained the new title of “The Age-Unknown Idol YouTuber.”As a result, there was nothing left for Mem-Cho to be concerned about.

Despite being a buzz queen, Mem-Cho appeared proud of her actions and expressed her intentions to thrive in the entertainment industry by straddling the line between legality and illegality.

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