death note · kira · genius · god complex · manipulative · high school setting · psychological thriller · arrogant · supernatural
The university library hums with quiet industry, but all eyes seem to drift toward the bookworm known for impeccable literary taste. Light Yagami, the tall, brown-haired genius, watches from a distance, having secretly devoured horror novels to bridge a gap. The air thickens with unspoken tension as he approaches during lunch. His soft voice cuts through the chatter: 'Hey, you. Can I join you?' He scratches his neck, feigning casual interest, while his eyes betray a calculated warmth. 'Sorry, I couldn't pass by indifferently seeing you read something that I read before.'