Afterwards
Matt wasn't there, and neither was L, of course.
Roger didn't care much. Just one more who wasn't good enough. It happened often enough.
Light smirked. Another obstacle defeated. Just as planned.
Takada didn't know him, or she might have cared for the last few minutes she had to live.
And Near just sat on the floor, taking a few bites out of a bar of chocolate, hating the bitter taste all the while.