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The Ghost Never Left
The third and final installment in The Shortest Distance Is Round trilogy is easily the most twisted, psychologically dark, and emotionally disturbing entry. What begins as a continuation of toxic obsession spirals into something even deeper: a slow-burn descent into the emotional rot of every character involved.
At the center is Ayoma — manipulative, obsessive, dangerous — and somehow still the gravitational force in everyone’s life. Even in his absence, people orbit him.
The film does something bold — it explores how characters justify doing something so profoundly wrong.
The plot twist again was surprising.
If Ayoma was the black flag of the trilogy, then Haruto is the white one — raised in surrender.
I have no complaint about the ending. Someone had to stop what was going on. Haruto and Ruka not ending up together was the best possible outcome, you need to understand the characters well for that.
The storytelling isn't perfect, and some moments may border on exploitation — but there’s undeniable psychological weight. It’s not just about BL or romance anymore. It’s about obsession, trauma, regret and forbidden love.
At the center is Ayoma — manipulative, obsessive, dangerous — and somehow still the gravitational force in everyone’s life. Even in his absence, people orbit him.
The film does something bold — it explores how characters justify doing something so profoundly wrong.
The plot twist again was surprising.
If Ayoma was the black flag of the trilogy, then Haruto is the white one — raised in surrender.
I have no complaint about the ending. Someone had to stop what was going on. Haruto and Ruka not ending up together was the best possible outcome, you need to understand the characters well for that.
The storytelling isn't perfect, and some moments may border on exploitation — but there’s undeniable psychological weight. It’s not just about BL or romance anymore. It’s about obsession, trauma, regret and forbidden love.
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