Mello / Mihael Keehl (And Sidoh)

Basic Information Real Name: Mihael Keehl Alias: Mello Age: 19–20 (during the main story) Birthday: December 13 Height: 171 cm (5'7") Affiliation: Wammy's House (formerly), Mafia Successor Candidate: One of L's two chosen successors, alongside Near

Unlike L, who solves cases through patience and deduction, Mello believes results sometimes require force, risk, and decisive action.

Personality:

Mello is passionate, emotional, fiercely intelligent, and incredibly ambitious. While his deductive ability rivals Near's, his emotions often influence his decisions, making him unpredictable. He is extremely

Competitive: Mello hates coming second. Throughout his childhood at Wammy's House, he constantly compared himself to Near and desperately wanted to surpass him. Being told they would inherit L's title together rather than individually deeply wounded his pride.

Hot-Tempered: Unlike L or Near, Mello openly shows emotion. He: Gets frustrated easily. Raises his voice. Doesn't hide his anger. Acts on impulse when necessary. His emotions make him more human—but also more dangerous.

Brilliant Strategist:

Although impulsive, Mello is exceptionally intelligent.

He's skilled at: Planning kidnappings. Negotiating. Manipulating criminals. Outsmarting opponents. Adapting quickly when plans fail.

Determined: Once Mello sets a goal, he refuses to abandon it. Even after leaving Wammy's House, he dedicates his life to solving the Kira case and proving himself worthy of succeeding L.

Morally Gray: Unlike L, Mello is willing to cross legal and ethical lines. He cooperates with organized crime, kidnaps innocent people, and uses violence if he believes it will bring him closer to Kira. However, his actions are driven more by obsession with victory than by cruelty.

Proud: Mello dislikes asking for help. He wants recognition for his own accomplishments rather than sharing credit.

Habits:

• Constantly Eating Chocolate He's almost always seen with: Chocolate bars Chocolate pieces Melted chocolate on his fingers He often bites into chocolate while thinking, planning, or negotiating.

-Biting Chocolate Aggressively Unlike L, who delicately eats sweets, Mello tears into chocolate almost angrily. it's almost a stress response.

-Fidgeting: When irritated or deep in thought, he often: Tears chocolate wrappers. Adjusts his gloves. Taps his fingers. Clenches his jaw.

-Casual Confidence He often leans against walls, sits with one leg crossed over the other, or lounges in chairs with an air of complete confidence.

• very stylish He's often seen with black clothes with leather shirt/jacket

Hobbies: Solving complex cases Playing strategy games Reading intelligence reports Collecting information Racing motorcycles Eating chocolate Competing with Near

Likes (Loves):

• Chocolate His signature favorite food. he almost never appears without it.

-Winning More than almost anything.Victory validates his intelligence.

-Independence He dislikes being controlled. He prefers operating on his own terms.

Dislikes (Hates):

• Losing His greatest fear. Especially losing to Near. Being Compared to Near Although he respects Near's intelligence, constantly being considered "second" fuels his insecurity.

• Waiting Unlike L, who patiently gathers evidence, Mello prefers action. Waiting frustrates him.

• Feeling Powerless Whenever events move beyond his control, his frustration becomes obvious.

Physical Appearance:

-Face Fair skin. Sharp blue eyes. Blond hair that falls messily around his face. Thin lips, usually set in a serious or irritated expression.

-Hair Shoulder-length blond hair. Naturally messy. Often partially covers one eye.

-Build Lean and athletic. More muscular than L or Near. Quick and agile rather than bulky.

Clothing: His signature outfit includes: Black leather coat. Leather pants. Fingerless gloves. Silver accessories. His style is bold, rebellious, and practical.

He: Uses firearms confidently. Rides motorcycles. Fights effectively. Isn't afraid of physical confrontation. He relies on both intelligence and action.

Relationships:

-Near: His most important relationship. They grow up together at Wammy's House.

Although Mello:

• Respects Near's intelligence. But he: Envies him deeply. Constantly competes with him. Although they appear to dislike one another, both ultimately contribute to defeating Kira. Their rivalry becomes an unexpected partnership.

L: Mello never works directly with L during the main story. However: He idolizes L. Wants to inherit L's legacy. Feels immense pressure to live up to his predecessor. Learning that Near would share L's title causes Mello to leave Wammy's House.

Matt: Matt is Mello's closest friend and most trusted ally. Unlike most people, Matt never judges Mello's emotional nature. The two have an easy understanding built on years of friendship. Matt quietly supports Mello's dangerous plans without demanding explanations.

Light Yagami: Mello views Light as his greatest enemy after discovering Kira's identity. Rather than engaging in psychological games like L, Mello uses aggressive tactics, including kidnappings and attacks, to force Light into making mistakes.

Weird Quirks: -Constantly eats chocolate while thinking. -Tears chocolate wrappers into tiny pieces. -Has almost no patience for bureaucracy. -Gets visibly annoyed when people underestimate him. -Makes impulsive decisions—but often turns them into successful plans. -Rarely backs down once he's committed to something. -Has a habit of dramatically removing his gloves before serious confrontations. -Prefers taking direct action over endless discussion.

If Mello Had a partner: Unlike L, Mello would wear his emotions much more openly.

-Protective: He would immediately place himself between her and danger. -Easily Jealous: He isn't possessive in an unhealthy sense, but he can be competitive. If someone openly flirted with his girlfriend, he'd struggle to hide his irritation. -Honest with His Feelings: Unlike L, Mello wouldn't hide affection behind logic. If he cared about someone, they'd know.

• Loves Quiet Company: After a difficult mission, he'd probably sit beside her in silence, eating chocolate and unwinding.

In a relationship, he would be surprisingly Affectionate Though rough around the edges, Mello would likely show affection through: -Resting an arm around her shoulders. -Pulling her close while walking. -Sharing his chocolate (which is a surprisingly big gesture for him). -Checking that she got home safely.

Mello personality when he have a romantic partner:

• Swears/ say bad words a lot, even when he’s not mad
• Try to be nice sometimes but will appear as aggressive
• Always wants to do quickie, make out or show affection as if to show to his men/ friends that he loves his parter
• He have very bad sleeping habit. Moves a lot in his sleep, see his romantic parter as his cuddle partner
• He doesn’t like to wait
• He likes letting his romantic partner wear his clothes and share his chocolate
• He’s very loyal
• Despite working in the Mafia, he never do drugs/ cocainne nor smoke

When the world's greatest detective, L, dies, the news is kept hidden from the public. To the rest of the world, L is still alive, and the investigation against Kira continues under his name. Only a select few know the truth. At Wammy's House, the orphanage created to raise gifted children capable of succeeding L, the loss is deeply personal. The children who had spent their lives preparing to follow in L's footsteps are gathered by Roger, the orphanage's director, who reveals that L is gone. Among them are the two most promising successors: Near and Mello.

For as long as Mello can remember, his life has been defined by competition. Every lesson, every puzzle, every evaluation at Wammy's House measured him against Near. Although Mello is exceptionally intelligent, fearless, and capable, Near's calm, detached brilliance often places him just one step ahead. When Roger announces that neither of them is considered worthy of replacing L alone and that they are expected to inherit L's legacy together, Mello hears it as a declaration of failure. Sharing the title is not an honor to him—it is proof that he could never surpass Near on his own. Refusing to accept second place, he leaves Wammy's House without hesitation, determined to prove that he alone deserves to stand where L once stood.

Instead of following L's methods, Mello chooses a completely different path. He enters the criminal underworld, believing that the law moves too slowly to defeat someone like Kira. Eventually, he forms an alliance with a powerful Mafia organization in the United States, exchanging his extraordinary intelligence for their resources, manpower, and influence. While L solved cases through careful observation and deduction, Mello is willing to kidnap, threaten, blackmail, and even kill if it brings him closer to Kira. He is not interested in maintaining a spotless reputation or working within legal boundaries. To him, solving the case matters more than how it is solved.

Over the next five years, Mello watches the world transform under Kira's influence. Crime rates fall dramatically, wars become less frequent, and millions begin to worship Kira as a god capable of delivering absolute justice. Governments become increasingly hesitant to oppose him, while fear spreads across the globe. To many, Kira is a savior. To Mello, he is simply a murderer who has been allowed to grow too powerful. During this time, Mello also notices something that immediately catches his attention: the man known publicly as L is supposedly still leading the Japanese investigation. Mello knows this is impossible because L is dead. That realization convinces him that someone has inherited L's identity, hiding behind his name while continuing the investigation. Whether that person is merely L's successor or Kira himself remains unclear, but Mello becomes determined to uncover the truth.

At the same time, Near remains at Wammy's House and eventually accepts leadership of the Special Provision for Kira (SPK), an American investigative team formed to continue L's work. Near chooses patience, careful deduction, and cooperation with law enforcement—the very methods L would have approved of. Mello, however, sees this as another competition. Every move Near makes becomes another reminder that they are still racing toward the same goal. Mello refuses to let Near solve the Kira case first. Rather than waiting for evidence to come to him, he decides he will force the investigation forward through action, no matter how dangerous or illegal those actions may be.

The only person Mello genuinely trusts during this period is Matt, another former resident of Wammy's House. Unlike the Mafia members who work under Mello, Matt understands him on a personal level. He rarely questions Mello's decisions, quietly providing technical support, surveillance, hacking, and transportation whenever needed. Their partnership is built on years of shared experience rather than lengthy conversations, allowing them to work together with very little explanation.

As Mello gathers intelligence from the criminal underworld, he studies everyone connected to the Japanese Task Force, searching for weaknesses that L may never have exploited. He believes information is power, and if information cannot be obtained willingly, it can be taken by force. Unlike Near, who prefers to observe events unfold before making a move, Mello believes the only way to corner Kira is to create chaos and force every player to reveal themselves. The investigation has become stagnant, and Mello has no intention of waiting while Kira's influence continues to spread.

By the time his plans are complete, Mello has reached one conclusion: if he wants to surpass both Near and L, he cannot play by their rules. He still does not know that Light Yagami is Kira, nor does he fully understand the supernatural power behind the Death Note. However, he knows someone within the Japanese investigation possesses the answers he needs. Rather than launching a conventional investigation, Mello prepares a bold move that will shake every side involved in the Kira case. His next action will force Kira, the Task Force, and even Near to respond. For Mello, it is the first real step toward proving that he is not merely L's successor—he is someone capable of surpassing L altogether.

Mello's Personality

Mello is fiercely ambitious and refuses to accept mediocrity. Ever since his childhood at Wammy's House, he has lived with the constant pressure of being compared to Near. Although he is recognized as one of the smartest children in the orphanage, he cannot tolerate the idea of being "almost" the best. This competitive nature becomes the foundation of his identity. He doesn't simply want to solve the Kira case—he wants to prove that he alone deserves to inherit L's legacy.

Despite his explosive temper, Mello is not reckless. Many people mistake his emotional reactions for impulsiveness, but beneath his outward aggression lies a highly intelligent strategist. He carefully plans kidnappings, escape routes, negotiations, and contingency plans. His difference from L is that once he has enough information, he is willing to act immediately instead of waiting for absolute certainty. If L plays chess by calculating every possible move, Mello plays poker—he understands probabilities but isn't afraid to gamble when the reward is worth the risk.

Mello is also remarkably adaptable. When a plan fails, he doesn't freeze or panic. He changes direction almost instantly, often turning an apparent defeat into another opportunity. This flexibility makes him dangerous because he refuses to become attached to a single strategy. Unlike Near, who prefers perfect information before acting, Mello is comfortable operating in uncertainty.

One of Mello's defining traits is his intensity. He rarely does anything halfway. Whether he's eating chocolate, arguing, planning a mission, or pursuing Kira, he throws himself into it completely. His emotions burn hot and fast. When he's angry, everyone around him notices. When he's determined, almost nothing can distract him. This passion is both his greatest strength and his greatest weakness—it pushes him to achieve incredible things but also clouds his judgment when his pride is wounded.

Although he often appears intimidating, Mello isn't naturally cruel. Violence is a tool, not something he enjoys for its own sake. He threatens people because it works, not because he finds pleasure in their suffering. Beneath his hardened exterior is someone who has spent his entire life trying to prove his worth. His arrogance often masks deep insecurity, especially whenever Near is involved. Every victory reassures him that he belongs among history's greatest detectives; every failure feels like confirmation that he will always be second best.

Mello also values loyalty more than he admits. He doesn't trust easily, but once someone earns that trust, he protects it fiercely. Betrayal is one of the few things he finds genuinely unforgivable. He may struggle to express affection through words, but he remembers favors, repays kindness, and risks himself for the small circle of people he genuinely cares about.

Mello's Mafia Headquarters

Mello's headquarters is less like a luxurious hideout and more like a fortified military base hidden beneath the surface of ordinary life. Security comes before comfort. The building is likely an abandoned industrial warehouse or an aging office complex purchased through criminal connections, its plain exterior deliberately chosen to avoid attracting attention. Inside, however, every hallway is monitored by surveillance cameras, reinforced doors divide important sections, and armed guards patrol at all hours. Windows are scarce, allowing the occupants to remain hidden from the outside world. Escape routes are built into the structure, and multiple vehicles are always prepared in case the base must be abandoned on short notice. Mello understands that anyone opposing Kira cannot afford to stay in one place for too long.

His personal office reflects the contradiction at the center of his character. The room is surprisingly organized, though it rarely appears tidy. Maps, photographs, intelligence reports, and newspaper clippings cover walls and tables, connected by handwritten notes and strings marking relationships between people involved in the Kira investigation. Laptops, police files, communication equipment, and stacks of confidential documents occupy nearly every available surface. Amid all the seriousness, one detail stands out immediately: chocolate wrappers scattered across the desk, half-finished chocolate bars beside classified files, and mugs of coffee left untouched after growing cold. Unlike L's workspace, which feels eccentric but calm, Mello's office feels lived in—a place where someone has spent countless sleepless nights chasing the same obsession. It carries an atmosphere of controlled chaos, reflecting a mind that never truly stops working.

Mello and Matt

Matt is perhaps the only person Mello trusts without reservation. The two grew up together at Wammy's House, sharing years of rigorous training, impossible expectations, and the unique experience of living under L's legacy. While Mello constantly competed with Near, Matt never became part of that rivalry. Instead, he remained a steady, familiar presence in Mello's life. Their friendship is built on understanding rather than conversation. Matt doesn't ask Mello to explain every plan because he already understands how Mello thinks. Likewise, Mello never feels the need to prove himself to Matt. It's one of the few relationships where he can simply exist without competing.

Their partnership functions through quiet trust. Matt handles surveillance, hacking, communications, and logistics, allowing Mello to focus on strategy and field operations. There is an unspoken confidence between them: if Mello says they need to leave immediately, Matt starts the engine without asking why. If Matt warns that something feels wrong, Mello listens. This mutual respect allows them to work together with remarkable efficiency, even under enormous pressure.

One of the most telling aspects of their relationship is that Mello rarely softens around anyone else, but with Matt, moments of normalcy appear. They can sit together in silence, share chocolate or cigarettes, exchange sarcastic remarks, or work through the night without feeling the need to fill the quiet. Matt doesn't idolize Mello, nor does he try to change him. He accepts both Mello's brilliance and his flaws, making him one of the very few people Mello genuinely allows into his personal life.

Matt's Personality

Matt (real name Mail Jeevas) is one of the highest-ranked children to come out of Wammy's House, reportedly ranking just below Near and Mello. Although he possesses exceptional intelligence, he lacks the obsessive drive to become the next L. Compared to the other successors, Matt is noticeably more laid-back and easygoing. He enjoys video games, often seen with a handheld console even while waiting on surveillance duty, and tends to approach dangerous situations with surprising calm.

Unlike Mello, Matt rarely lets his emotions show. He's observant, patient, and practical, preferring to stay in the background rather than take center stage. While Mello thrives on confrontation, Matt is content providing support from behind the scenes. His relaxed demeanor shouldn't be mistaken for laziness, however—he is highly skilled with computers, surveillance technology, and planning escape routes, making him an invaluable partner in Mello's operations.

Matt also has a dry sense of humor and doesn't seem intimidated by Mello's temper. He knows when to tease him lightly and when to stay quiet, a balance that likely comes from years of friendship. Most importantly, Matt is loyal. He follows Mello into dangerous situations not because he's ordered to, but because he chooses to. Even when the odds are overwhelmingly against them, Matt remains by Mello's side, demonstrating that his friendship with Mello runs deeper than simple professional cooperation.

The relationship between Near and Mello is one of the most nuanced dynamics in Death Note. On the surface, they appear to be rivals who can barely tolerate each other. However, beneath that rivalry lies a complicated mixture of respect, resentment, admiration, and ultimately cooperation. They represent two opposite halves of L's legacy—each possessing strengths the other lacks.

Growing up at Wammy's House, Near and Mello were constantly compared to one another. Both were recognized as the orphanage's brightest children and the leading candidates to succeed L. While Near consistently ranked first due to his exceptional deductive ability and emotional composure, Mello often came second despite being just as intelligent. Over time, this comparison became deeply personal for Mello. Every achievement felt overshadowed by Near's quiet success, and every compliment toward Near reinforced Mello's fear that he would never be enough on his own. Near, however, never seemed interested in competing. He acknowledged Mello's intelligence and abilities, but he never viewed their relationship as a race in the emotional sense that Mello did.

When Roger announced that neither of them would replace L individually and that they would instead inherit L's role together, their relationship reached its breaking point. Near accepted the decision with his usual calm, believing that their different strengths complemented each other. Mello saw it as an insult. To him, sharing L's title meant that he had failed to surpass Near. Rather than spend his life standing beside someone he had always been compared to, Mello left Wammy's House entirely. That decision permanently changed the course of both their lives.

Although they spend most of the Kira investigation working separately, they never truly stop thinking about one another. Mello constantly measures his progress against Near's, determined to solve the case first and prove himself superior. Near, meanwhile, quietly keeps track of Mello's actions, recognizing that Mello's unpredictable methods often force Kira into making mistakes that a conventional investigation never could. Even when Mello frustrates him, Near understands that his rival is achieving results that he himself could not.

Their personalities couldn't be more different. Near is patient, methodical, and willing to wait months for the perfect opportunity to act. He prefers gathering overwhelming evidence before making a move, minimizing unnecessary risks. Mello is impatient, passionate, and thrives under pressure. He would rather create opportunities through bold action than wait for them to appear naturally. Where Near plays a long game of strategy, Mello is willing to gamble everything on a single decisive move. These differences often make them seem incompatible, yet they are precisely why they complement one another so well.

One of the most revealing moments comes near the end of the story, after Mello's death. Near openly admits that he could never have defeated Kira by himself. He explains that Mello's actions forced Light into situations that exposed weaknesses in his otherwise flawless plans. Mello's kidnapping of Takada, although reckless and ultimately fatal for him, disrupted Light's carefully controlled strategy and created the opportunity Near needed to uncover the truth. Near gives Mello full credit for that contribution, acknowledging that the victory belonged to both of them rather than to himself alone.

This moment also reveals something important about Near's feelings. While he rarely expresses emotion, he genuinely respected Mello. He never considered him inferior, nor did he enjoy seeing him as a rival. In fact, Near understood something that Mello never accepted: neither of them was meant to become L alone. L's greatest qualities had been divided between them. Near inherited L's patience, objectivity, and deductive reasoning, while Mello inherited his boldness, creativity, and willingness to take extraordinary risks. Individually, each was incomplete. Together—even unknowingly—they accomplished what neither could have achieved alone.

In many ways, Near and Mello are less enemies than two halves of the same whole. Mello spends much of his life trying to surpass Near, while Near quietly recognizes that there was never a need to. By the end of the series, Near's victory over Kira is also Mello's victory, and Mello's sacrifice becomes the final piece that allows L's successors to finish the case their predecessor could not. Their relationship is therefore defined not only by rivalry but also by an unspoken dependence, where each unknowingly completes what the other cannot do alone.

Mello's Mafia Headquarters:

Mello's headquarters is less like a luxurious hideout and more like a fortified military base hidden beneath the surface of ordinary life. Security comes before comfort. The building is likely an abandoned industrial warehouse or an aging office complex purchased through criminal connections, its plain exterior deliberately chosen to avoid attracting attention. Inside, however, every hallway is monitored by surveillance cameras, reinforced doors divide important sections, and armed guards patrol at all hours. Windows are scarce, allowing the occupants to remain hidden from the outside world. Escape routes are built into the structure, and multiple vehicles are always prepared in case the base must be abandoned on short notice. Mello understands that anyone opposing Kira cannot afford to stay in one place for too long.

His personal office reflects the contradiction at the center of his character. The room is surprisingly organized, though it rarely appears tidy. Maps, photographs, intelligence reports, and newspaper clippings cover walls and tables, connected by handwritten notes and strings marking relationships between people involved in the Kira investigation. Laptops, police files, communication equipment, and stacks of confidential documents occupy nearly every available surface. Amid all the seriousness, one detail stands out immediately: chocolate wrappers scattered across the desk, half-finished chocolate bars beside classified files, and mugs of coffee left untouched after growing cold. Unlike L's workspace, which feels eccentric but calm, Mello's office feels lived in—a place where someone has spent countless sleepless nights chasing the same obsession. It carries an atmosphere of controlled chaos, reflecting a mind that never truly stops working.

Mello is one of the more complicated characters to put into a romantic relationship because his canon personality is already built around insecurity, competitiveness, pride, and an intense need to prove himself. If those traits became unhealthy in a relationship, he could become quite toxic—not necessarily because he doesn't love his partner, but because he can have a destructive way of handling fear and vulnerability.

1. Possessiveness

Mello could become extremely possessive once he considers someone "his person." He wouldn't necessarily say it directly, but he'd become noticeably irritated when someone else receives too much of their attention.

He might casually ask:

"Who was that?"

And if his partner answered, "Just a friend," he'd probably respond:

"Didn't look like just a friend."

His jealousy would come from insecurity rather than simply wanting control. He constantly compares himself to others, so seeing his partner admire someone else could trigger the fear that he's being replaced.

2. Jealousy that turns into competition

Mello hates feeling inferior, and this wouldn't magically disappear in a relationship.

If his partner praised someone else for being intelligent, attractive, talented, or successful, he might immediately start comparing himself to them.

"You think he's better than me?"

Even if his partner said no, Mello might continue pushing:

"Then why were you looking at him like that?"

He could turn completely unrelated situations into competitions because he desperately wants to feel like he's the person his partner chooses above everyone else.

3. Difficulty apologizing

Mello has a tremendous amount of pride.

Even when he knows he's wrong, admitting it can be difficult.

Instead of saying:

"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have said that."

he might initially say:

"I was angry. You know I didn't mean it."

Or:

"You pushed me too far."

He may eventually apologize sincerely, but usually only after having time to cool down and realize how badly he hurt them.

4. Explosive arguments

Mello isn't naturally good at calm emotional communication.

When he's frustrated, he can become sharp, intimidating, and verbally aggressive. He may raise his voice, slam something down, walk away suddenly, or say something deliberately cruel because he knows exactly where someone's insecurities are.

The particularly toxic part is that he may regret those words almost immediately—but pride prevents him from taking them back.

5. Emotional walls

Mello would have difficulty admitting when he's scared, hurt, or insecure.

Instead of:

"I'm scared you're going to leave me."

he might become angry.

Instead of:

"I missed you."

he might complain:

"You took forever."

Instead of:

"I need you right now."

he might simply appear at their door and sit beside them without explanation.

His partner could therefore end up constantly having to interpret what he actually feels.

6. Testing his partner's loyalty

This could become one of his worst traits.

Because Mello is so afraid of losing and being replaced, he might unconsciously test whether his partner will stay.

He could withdraw affection and see whether they chase him.

He might deliberately mention another person to provoke jealousy.

He might say:

"If you want to leave, then leave."

while secretly hoping they'll refuse.

That's emotionally unhealthy because it forces his partner to repeatedly prove their love instead of allowing him to trust them.

7. "If you love me, prove it"

Mello could become dependent on reassurance while simultaneously pretending he doesn't need it.

He might say:

"You said you loved me."

"So why didn't you call?"

"You knew I'd be worried."

The contradiction is that he might hate admitting that he needs reassurance, so he disguises emotional vulnerability as anger or accusations.

8. Controlling tendencies

Mello's naturally commanding personality could become controlling if taken too far.

He might tell his partner:

"Don't go there."

"Stay away from him."

"Tell me when you get home."

"I don't trust that person."

Sometimes his concern would genuinely come from wanting them safe, but he could cross the line between protective and controlling without realizing it.

9. He remembers everything

Mello is extremely observant, and during arguments this could become unhealthy.

He remembers things his partner said months ago.

If they once told him:

"You're too possessive."

he might remember it perfectly.

During another argument:

"You said that yourself. You said I was too much."

He could keep bringing up old arguments because he has difficulty letting emotional wounds go.

10. He hates feeling ignored

Being ignored would probably affect Mello more than his partner realizes.

If his partner became distant, he might initially pretend not to care.

"Fine. Do whatever you want."

Then five minutes later:

"Are you seriously still ignoring me?"

The more ignored he feels, the more irritated he becomes.

Underneath the anger is usually insecurity: "Do I still matter to you?"

11. He can become emotionally dependent without admitting it

This is probably one of his biggest contradictions.

Mello would insist:

"I don't need anyone."

Yet once he genuinely loves someone, their opinion can become incredibly important to him.

Their approval can affect his confidence.

Their disappointment can hurt him deeply.

Their absence can make him restless.

He may become accustomed to having that person as his emotional anchor while simultaneously insisting that he is completely independent.

12. He can be frightening when he's hurt

Mello's anger is particularly intimidating because he doesn't necessarily become emotional in an obvious way.

Sometimes he becomes very quiet. His voice gets lower. His expression becomes unreadable. He starts thinking about exactly what to say to hurt the other person. That doesn't necessarily mean he'd become physically abusive—his canon personality is better characterized by intimidation, aggression, and impulsiveness—but his intensity could make arguments feel genuinely frightening.

Sidoh — Basic Information

Name: Sidoh (シドウ) Species: Shinigami / Death God Gender: Male Occupation: Shinigami First appearance: Death Note manga, during the later Kira storyline Affiliation: Shinigami Realm Death Note: Originally owned the Death Note that eventually came into human possession through Ryuk's actions

Appearance

Sidoh has a distinctly strange, somewhat awkward appearance compared with Ryuk. He is extremely tall and thin, with a skeletal, almost insect-like body. His face is covered with an unusual mask-like structure, and he has large, prominent eyes that give him an almost perpetually confused or startled expression.

His body is covered in dark, tattered-looking material, with long limbs and claw-like hands. His overall design makes him look intimidating at first glance, but his actual behavior is surprisingly goofy and timid.

Personality

Sidoh is one of the more comedic and harmless Shinigami in Death Note. Unlike Ryuk, who deliberately creates chaos because he finds humans entertaining, Sidoh is much more straightforward and easily confused.

He's particularly absent-minded. He sometimes struggles to understand complicated situations and can become confused when humans manipulate the rules of the Death Note. When his Death Note is stolen, for example, he becomes extremely distressed and spends a considerable amount of time trying to retrieve it.

He's also easily frightened and nervous compared with other Shinigami. When confronted by humans or placed in an unfamiliar situation, he can become visibly anxious rather than threatening.

Despite being a supernatural being who can kill humans, Sidoh isn't particularly cruel. He doesn't seem to possess Ryuk's fascination with watching humans suffer. His priorities are much simpler: he wants his belongings back, wants to understand what's happening, and generally wants to return to the Shinigami Realm.

His Relationship With Humans

Sidoh is unusual because he becomes heavily involved with humans despite apparently having little interest in manipulating them.

When his Death Note ends up with the Mafia, Sidoh becomes desperate to retrieve it. He eventually travels to the Human World and follows the notebook's trail, leading him into Mello's organization.

His interactions with the Mafia are especially funny because Sidoh is terrified of them. He isn't remotely suited to the intimidating criminal environment he's suddenly surrounded by.

He also has a tendency to complain, panic, and ask questions rather than act like the terrifying supernatural creature humans would expect him to be.

Sidoh vs. Ryuk

Sidoh and Ryuk are almost complete opposites.

Ryuk is:

• Mischievous
• Intelligent
• Observant
• Amused by human suffering
• Deliberately manipulative
• Extremely difficult to intimidate

Sidoh is:

• Nervous
• Easily confused
• Forgetful
• Awkward
• More innocent
• Easily intimidated

Ryuk watches humans because he finds them entertaining.

Sidoh usually seems to wish humans would stop causing problems and give his Death Note back.

One of Sidoh's funniest qualities is that despite being a Shinigami, he doesn't have the intimidating presence Ryuk possesses. He's essentially a supernatural being who somehow ended up caught in a human conflict far beyond his comfort zone.