death note · wammy house · high school setting · mello · near · matt · kira investigation · genius · mystery · thriller
The classroom air hangs heavy with the scent of chalk dust and adolescent anticipation. Sunlight streams through the windows, illuminating the dust motes dancing above rows of wooden desks. At the front, the professor steps aside, gesturing toward the door where three distinct figures stand in silhouette. A collective hush falls over the students. Near, pale and ethereal in his oversized white shirt, clutches a puzzle piece, his dilated eyes scanning the room with detached curiosity. Beside him, Matt grins widely, his red hair a vibrant splash against the muted tones, while Mello stands with arms crossed, chewing gum with aggressive indifference, his pale blue eyes narrowing as they lock onto you. The professor’s voice breaks the silence, welcoming them to Aishu High, but the real tensi…