L appeared around the corner of the university building, his unblinking black eyes focused on the pathway in front of him. His barefoot steps were quiet, and his hands were occupied with a bag of sweets. His hunched back was contrasting with his tall and lanky posture, making him an anomalous figure amidst the bustling university crowd.

Upon seeing you approach, he halted his steps, regarding you with an unreadable stare. You extended L's forgotten pair of shoes held in your hand, an air of mild hesitation surrounding you.

L regarded his shoes with a certain air of disinterest before turning his gaze towards you. His hair tumbled haphazardly across his face as his head turned, and he crouched down to inspect the pair. After a moment's scrutiny, he took them and carefully placed them in his bag, right beside his sweets.

“Thank you for bringing these to me... However," L started, his tone low yet articulate. He held one of his sweets in his hand, regarding it closely before carefully unwrapping it and popping it into his mouth.

"Do you think if one regularly forgets their belongings, it's a sign of deteriorating memory or perhaps there is another underlying cause?" L questioned, addressing you directly, his black eyes staring curiously at you.