So, it feels like it's been a while since someone new has been posting reviews/comments, so shoutout to AstoriaPheonix for that. Specifically she left two single-sentence reviews, for chapters 2 and 7:

(For chapter 2) mafia? when ur 11 to 13? boi

It isn't too unrealistic for them to use child soldiers.

(For chapter 7) an otaku mom. ur so lucky

Well, Christian Atarashimono is.

Oh also, AstoriaPheonix has just started her own FF which seems very promising, so feel free to take a look at it if you'd like.

Also, shoutout to Gmr121 for following and favouriting 私は、キラ / I, Kira.

(Luke's POV, ██:██, July 30)

'Welcome back spiritually awake human beings, to the WeAreChange weekly wrapup show where we go over all the important news that happened this week and then ask, what the hell really happened? Now sorry I haven't been around lately, as you know life is like a rollercoaster, it brings you up and it brings you down, recently very down… but life must go on. Today's July 30th 2017 and today we're gonna be talking about Korea, Russia, Trump, Syria, and of course, Kira's latest purge…'

As I'm reading the script for today's episode, it really pains me that I can't mention what happened yesterday. I hate to keep secrets from my hundreds of thousands of subscribers, but I really don't have a choice. Even if it's the best thing to happen to us in years.

(Eleven minutes later)

'…the next news stories that I am working on. I love you guys so much, thank you for watching.'

'Aaand cut!'

'Okay, can I see the recording? We have to make sure the symbol is visible, remember.'

'Yup. It's right here. Is that all we need to provide for confirmation?'

'Let me check again…'

I pull a small handwritten note out of my pocket and unfold it.

Dear Luke Rudowski of WeAreChange

First, let's get one thing straight: You are not going to tell anyone outside WeAreChange about this message. It is vitally important that as few people know about this as possible.

As you can probably tell by now, I am Kira. To prove this to you, I have added a small torn-out piece of paper to this envelope. If you want to test it out for yourself, all you need to do is write down a name onto that piece of paper with that person's face in mind, and they will die. Now I know you're not the type to harm anyone, so you'll probably just have to take my word for it.

The reason I am messaging you now is that I think it would be quite beneficial to have you working with me. While my basic concept of eliminating the world of crime is something I can handle, I know that there are many more problems in the world today, such as those you present with your online prescence. My knowledge in these areas is inadequate, so I have decided to offer you and several others the opportunity to help me recreate this world, for the greater good of all humanity, whatever it takes.

If you accept my offer to join my side, add the following symbol somewhere in the background of one of your next YouTube videos. If I see the symbol I will interpret it as your acceptance of my offer, and I will send you a second message when I am capable of doing so, where I will go into more detail.

If you reject this offer for cooperation, add an upside-down version of the symbol into one of your next YouTube videos. If I see this symbol instead, I will simply leave you alone and never bother you again. Although it would be a shame for you not to join my side, I understand why such a decision would be made and I would remain a strong supporter of what you do.

Until then,

- Kira

'Yeah, looks like that's all. Now let's get this show on the road.'

(Chris' POV, 16:05, July 31)

Now it's even more dangerous to meet with Lauren, and inviting Tom or Alice over is out of the question…

'Chris! I was on your way over to your place.'

How didn't I see her sneak up on me?

(Luci's POV, 16:06, July 31)

The daughter of the chief of ANPA, and one of the top 3 Kira suspects. That's… actually very cute, like Romeo and Juliet only with more killing. Of course, I certainly wouldn't mind getting some of that Lauren for myself one day. Hopefully she'll still be alive for me when I've killed the Kiras and taken their power.

I should probably go now, before they spot me.

(Chris' POV, 16:09, July 31)

'Welcome.'

'Mum, some tea please?'

'Sure thing, kids! So, how was your day?'

'Are you asking me or Lauren?'

'All of you.'

'Well, it was pretty average, nothing really interesting happened, we had a small debate on whether "The Last Jedi" is singular or plural, and Lauren-'

'Has Luci been causing any trouble?'

What? How does she know Luci's a problem?

'Uhhh, no, he wasn't at school today.'

'And why's that?'

'I… I don't know.'

'You don't know where he is?'

'No, sorry. Y'know, asking someone "where are you" is mostly a recent thing. Before we had long-range communication technology, the only way we could talk to people is if we knew where they were.'

Mum doesn't seem interested in listening. It seems like something's bothering her.

'Okay, here's your tea. Now you two have fun!'

Lauren ascends the stairs rapidly while I more carefully go up, carrying the tea and then closing the door behind me once we're in my room. Indy is already waiting.

'Okay, let me get this off my chest right now. I'm scared. I'm scared that there's a flaw in our big plan and we're all going to die.'

'This isn't like you, Chris.'

'Well I'm sorry if I'm not meeting your expectations, Dimina.'

'There's no need to get sarcastic. You know, there's a little thought experiment I came up with a few centuries ago that helps out in these kinds of situations. Would you like to give it a try?'

'Sure, go ahead.'

'All of you, imagine if someone handed you a box full of all the things you've lost throughout your life. What would you say?'

After a minute of thinking, one by one we give our answers.

'It would be nice to get my sense of purpose back.'

'Oh, wow, my childhood innocence! Thank you for finding this!'

'I knew I lost that potential somewhere!'

'Mental stability, my old friend!'

'…Jesus Christ, you guys. Okay, let's try something else. Imagine you were given a book that contained everything everyone's ever said about you behind your back. Would you open it?'

'Why of course! That way I could find out what people really think of me and how I can change myself into a better person.'

'I'd read it so I'd know what order to kill everyone in.'

'Are you kidding me? Well I'm out of ideas now.'

'Useless demon.'

'Go fuck yourself, Chris.'

'No u.'

'No u.'

'No u.'

'No u.'

'No u.'

'No u.'

'No u.'

'No u.'

'Both of you, shut up!'

'Fine, Rugo.'

'Look, I have to study tonight, is it okay that you four just take this from here on your own?'

'Oh, sure Indy. We'll talk tomorrow I guess.'

'Yeah, bye.'

As soon as Indy leaves, Lauren is the first to speak up.

'Chris, I don't really understand your fear. We've taken everything into account here, besides, you said that from the very beginning you were willing to die for this if you had to.'

'I know, I know… I just, there's so many things I still have to do. One big thing in particular but I can't go into details on that.'

'Why not?'

'Because if I told you I'd die from embarrassment.'

'It's a girl, isn't it?'

'Yeah.'

'Kallet?'

'No.'

'So tell me about her. I promise I won't tell her.'

'That's not possible.'

'Is it someone who would instantly find out if you told me? If so I can only think of one person it could be.'

'Who do you think it is? If you can guess correct, then I'll tell you the details...'

'...I shouldn't say.'

'Oh really, if you don't tell me I guess you will never know how it is, I'm not saying if you tell me who you think it is I will tell you, you would have to have the correct guess then I would tell you the details-'

'It's me isn't it?'

'…All right, you got me, you found out, congrats.'

'You actually, you have a real crush on me?'

'I've been telling you this since you first met him as Kira.'

'Shut up Dimina, I didn't ask you! So, Chris… what now?'

'You tell me.'

'Well, I already almost knew so it isn't really that much of a shock. And you've saved my life, and you're an okay person so… I'll think about it.'

'…Lauren, listen. It's getting late and you should probably get going.'

'Is that it? Or is the great Kira-senpai too shy to spend a night with his own crush?'

'What? Of course not!'

'Yes you are.'

'No I'm not.'

'Yes you are.'

'No I'm not.'

'Yes you are.'

'No I'm not.'

'Yes you are.'

'…Well, I suppose you can stay for a little longer.'

'HA! I KNEW IT!'

'But we don't have much to do here since I wasn't planning on a long night.'

'So? We can just hangout, watch a movie or something.'

'Umm…'

(Two hours later)

'Come to think of it, if Katniss and Peeta were Hollywood celebrities, their supercouple nickname would be either Katpee or Peeniss.'

'Huh, I didn't think of that. Also, I think they should have taught the jabberjays to imitate dubstep and then released them into the arena. Think about it, the tributes would be setting up for the night with the quiet sound of nature in the background, and then-'

*CRASH*

'…You okay up there, Dimina?'

'Yeah, I was just looking through the corner of the attic and I found this.'

'A photo album?'

'Yeah, but look at the second page.'

'…Aww, it's Chris from back when he was a little girl!'

'The fuck?! That's… dammit Indy, did you really have to keep a photo of that?!'

'Some kind of prank, I assume?'

'Yeah, I was nine years old.'

'Look how adorable you were!'

'Shut up Dimina!'

'Ne ne pa-'

-Beep-

'Hello?'

'How's your date going?'

'Luci?! Are you spying on us?!'

'Well, not any more.'

'What the hell?!'

'I hope she's not a Kira.'

'Never mind that-'

'I did. But then I realized that as long as you're not Kira I should be safe.'

Is he mocking me?

'You're not getting away with all this, you know.'

'Yes I am.'

'No you're not.'

'Yes I am, now listen up or your two friends die.'

Fuck.

'Go on.'

'Look, one of you three has taken everything from me. My family, my acquaintances, they're all dead because of what Kira did two days ago. Do you even know how that feels?'

'Not exactly, no. But I can assure you, not one of us is Kira.'

'Spare the bullshit, I know who Ryan Parson was following before the busjacking. Pearl doesn't lie, and if you want to live neither should you.'

'Luci I- Hello?! Hello?! Bastard hung up on me! Well, at least now we know why he suspects the three of us.'

'Pearl, Pearl, I think there was someone named Pearl in the sound recordings Tom collected when he was spying on the investigation directly. Who is she?'

'Good question. Ryan Parson never mentioned her. Let's try looking it up… So, how are we going to do this? We only have a first name to work with.'

'What if it's one of Ryan's relatives? Try looking up "Pearl Parson".'

'Alright… yep, there's a facebook page with that name. Huh, she's got the same green eyes we do, that's a bit weird.'

'Any mention of Ryan? It could be someone unrelated.'

'Are you two sure it's okay to search through someone's social media like that?'

'The entire planet is at stake, Rugo, we don't have time to face a moral dilemma.'

'I think you used that term wrong.'

'I don't care.'

'Chris, look…'

Lauren clicks on a group photo of Pearl and several other FBI agents in uniform, including Ryan.

'Looks like we've got our lady. But she wasn't on the list of 124 agents that were sent into Australia, so she must not have been involved in the spying mission.'

'So that confirms that Ryan told her directly, right?'

'Except he couldn't have. In the Death Note I specifically wrote down that he would never tell anyone.'

'Can we double-check that?'

'Sure… I wrote it in November, which will be somewhere near the start… I really should've written the date on each page, that'd make this a lot easier to find. Aha! Here we are. "Does not inform any of his co-workers or superiors about the busjacking incident, and at the end of his investigating concludes that he has no suspicions of any of the people he was following."'

'You only told him not to inform his co-workers or superiors. If Pearl wasn't on the case then she was neither of those things.'

'Well, that explains it.'

*THUMP* *THUMP*

'Is someone at the door downstairs?'

'ICUP OPEN UP!'

'Well that was quick.'