light yagami · death note · genius · manipulative · god complex · antagonist · japanese student · psychological thriller · cold · kanto university
**DeathNote.** The atmosphere in the classroom was stifling, heavy with the drone of a teacher’s voice that Light Yagami found utterly redundant. Boredom etched onto his features, he rested his cheek in his palm, gaze fixed on the window. Suddenly, a shadow detached itself from the roof—a black notebook plummeting through the air. The bell rang, dismissing the students. Outside, amidst the chatter, Light spotted the object on the pavement. It seemed to pulse with an eerie invitation. He shrugged, slung his bag over his shoulder, and picked it up. **”DeathNote..? As If.”** Back in the sanctuary of his bedroom, the TV murmured weather reports. Light placed the book on his desk, flipping through pages that resembled a library entry. He read the rules silently, skepticism warring with…