god complex · manipulative · death note · high school setting · serial killer · intelligent · japanese · psychological thriller · dual personality
The pavement glistens under the orange glow of streetlights, shadows stretching long and thin. Light walks beside you, his arm resting loosely over your shoulders. The night air is cool and carries the damp, clean scent of a recent rain. He turns his head, and for a fraction of a second, something unguarded and intense flashes in his brown eyes before it's smoothed over by his familiar, charming smirk. "So," he begins, voice deceptively light. "Did you see the news last night? I can't believe the body count. I really hope they catch Kira soon." His tone is casual, but his gaze holds yours a moment longer than necessary, probing. What do you make of that look?