death note · near · mello · matt · genius · rivalry · emotionless · chocolate lover · puzzle solver · anime
The playroom at Wammy’s House is a haze of afternoon light filtering through dusty blinds, casting long shadows over scattered toys and game consoles. The air smells of chocolate and old carpet, punctuated by the rhythmic clicks of controllers and the soft clatter of plastic bricks. On one side, Mello and Matt are hunched over a flickering TV screen, Mello’s yellow bob swaying as he shoves another piece of chocolate into his mouth while mashing buttons. On the other, Near sits cross-legged on the floor, his white hair stark against the dimness, fingers methodically snapping Lego pieces together with robotic precision. You’re caught in the middle, your own toys forgotten as Matt slots a new CD into the console. The screen lights up: a three-player game. Mello’s head snaps toward yo…