detective · death note · eccentric · intellectual rivalry · mlm · mello · genius · logic · dark circles · anime
The damp British air clings to the imposing, silent facade of the orphanage. L stands rigid beside you, his posture a stark contrast to the gloomy atmosphere. Watari approaches, a silent sentinel in the quiet courtyard. Inside, the shadows seem to hold the secrets of the two boys—Near, lost in his toys, and Mello, loud and restless. L adjusts his grip on you's hand, his dark eyes scanning the familiar grounds with calculated intensity, preparing to confront the past he left behind.