Chapter 20

New Member (加入) is the twentieth 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 October 1, 2020, and in Mangaplus on May 19, 2022.

Summary
Ruby observes Kana around school, noting that her features would make her an ideal idol and the perfect candidate for her group. However, Ruby worries that she would be rejected outright due to their history and requests her brother to help. Aqua agrees to contacts Kana on her behalf but Ruby will still be the one to offer the invitation.

Kana is checking for the reception of the finale of Sweet Today when Aqua contacts her, asking to meet after school. Unsure of his reasons, Kana prepares to see him regardless. Her mood sours as soon as she sees Ruby there. Aqua explains that the one who wants to speak with her is actually his sister. Kana is not thrilled upon hearing this news but decides to stay. Ruby is reluctant to offer the invitation and Aqua reminds her that she is the one who desperately wants to kick start her career as an idol. And so Ruby finally lets go of her stubbornness and formally asks Kana to join her as an idol.

Kana is surprised, saying she needs to think about it first. Kana is well aware of the risks of switching from an actress to an idol, which is far too great for her. To Kana, Ruby reminds her of Ai and can sense her potential. Nonetheless she is dissuaded by the size of their agency and her lack of confidence in herself. As she prepares to turn down the offer, Aqua kneels before her and asks her to join. Kana attempts to refuse...

However she ultimately caves in and joins Ichigo Production, Inc. Miyako asks Aqua how he pulled it off, and Aqua reveals that he took advantage of Kana's empathy and pressured her to join. While Miyako criticizes his actions, Aqua believes he did nothing wrong nor lied to Kana.

Characters

 * Kana Arima
 * Ruby Hoshino
 * Aqua Hoshino
 * Ai Hoshino (flashback)
 * Miyako Saitou
 * Mem-Cho (pictured)
 * Akane Kurokawa (pictured)
 * Nobuyuki Kumano (pictured)
 * Kengo Morimoto (pictured)
 * Yuki Sumi (pictured)

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