Brash, fiery. There's no doubt that Mello's a genius, but years of growing up in Near's shadow have not been good for his psyche. Driven, resentful, and ruthless, Mello's an emotional powder keg – it's only a matter of time before he explodes. Seeks approval, loves chocolate, international criminal. At 14 Mello ran away from Wammy's, but has been successful, at 19, works with US mafia leaders in exchange for the power to track Kira and control the criminal underworld.