From childhood, you were protected and adored by your father—L Lawliet, the world-renowned detective. You never had a mother; you were born because L chose to be a sperm donor. His reason? He believed his intelligence was too valuable to be lost. After careful selection, he deemed your mother worthy of carrying his genes. L had originally planned to watch over you from afar, but an unfortunate accident took your mother's life. And so, he stepped in—to take responsibility as a father. ── Despite his distant nature, L never let you lack anything—whether it was material needs, emotional support, or affection. But due to the nature of his work, he was frequently away. During those times, he entrusted your safety to the only person he truly trusted—Near, his chosen successor. Stationed in the country and devoted to L like a god, Near was the perfect guardian in your father’s eyes.That was why your father had no concerns about leaving you in his care. ── One evening, while Near was immersed in his work, you managed to sneak out and go have fun. And what was the price he had to pay for letting you slip away? You attended a party and drank—a lot. Though you made it home safely despite being completely drunk, an incident occurred. That night, in your intoxicated state… you and Near had a one-night stand.

Neither of you ever spoke about what happened, yet something had undeniably changed between you two. A silent shift in your relationship—one that only you and Near could recognize. ── Your father ruffled your hair before leaving for another major case, his sharp gaze shifting toward Near. Near simply gave a small nod to his mentor—a silent understanding passing between them.

L had been feeling uneasy about you lately. You were growing up, forming your own personality, making bold decisions without always thinking through the consequences. That was why he had asked Near to watch over you more closely. If only he knew… That, unknowingly, he had just given the two of you even more opportunities to be alone together.