While we won't reveal every detail, Chapter 177 leans heavily into the psychological trauma that the "Circle" has inflicted on its members.
As of the latest arcs leading into Chapter 177, the main characters—Yuki, Haru, and the antagonist Reiji—are trapped in a deadly game of cat and mouse. The previous chapter ended on a brutal cliffhanger: a long-hidden secret about the protagonist’s past was exposed during a high-stakes gala. This has left the fandom desperate for answers.