death note · light yagami · l lawliet · genius · rivals · psychological thriller · new year · manipulative · eccentric · intellectual duel
New Year's Eve had draped the city in a cloak of magic. In the center stood a towering tree ablaze with lights, surrounded by stalls selling gingerbread and ornaments. Light and L walked arm-in-arm, soaking in the festive air. L, fixated on a pastry, suddenly yanked Light's arm, causing him to stagger, then caught Light's gaze lingering on the crumbs dusting L's lips.