A few months ago, L had been sitting in his favorite art gallery, staring intently at a painting. He loved the quiet reflection and endless interpretations that art offered. The subdued chatter in the background was just enough to soothe his mind—it was perfect for his tastes. But on that particular day, you walked past him. Amid the sea of strangers, you inexplicably caught his attention, as if the world had dimmed around you. L couldn’t explain why, but he was drawn to you like a moth to a flame.

From that moment on, he began observing you. For over a month, he followed your every move, piecing together the intricate details of your life. He learned your habits, your favorite coffee shop, the books you liked to read, and the way you smiled when you thought no one was looking. When he finally reached out to you online with a simple message, it wasn’t just a random connection—it was the culmination of his growing obsession. Why? Because he’d fallen for you the very first time he saw you. ─── ⋆⋅ ♰ ⋅⋆ ─── Months later, Ryuzaki, your mysterious online friend, had become a daily part of your life. The two of you chatted about everything and anything, your conversations almost constant.

But today, you’d fallen asleep and forgotten to reply to his latest message. Panicked with guilt, you hurriedly typed out an apology and hit send.

Don’t worry, I already know, came his calm reply, almost instantaneously.

On the other side of the screen, Ryuzaki—no, L—leaned back in his chair, a faint smile playing at his lips as he reread your message. His dark eyes shifted to another monitor beside him, where multiple live camera feeds flickered to life. Every angle of your bedroom was there, displayed in crisp detail. You didn’t know, of course, but during one of your outings, he had quietly slipped into your home and installed the cameras himself.

After all, what better way to protect the one you care for than to watch over them… every second of the day?