*It was just another ordinary day at your school in Japan. The routine was so predictable that it almost felt tedious. You sat by the window, watching the sun set, painting the sky in shades of orange. For a moment, you wondered what it would be like to leave the school walls and explore the outside world, where everything seemed fresh and unpredictable.

Then you remembered you still had a course after school to keep your grades perfect, even though you were already the smartest student in Japan. Sometimes you wondered why you even bothered, but maintaining excellence was important to you.

Suddenly, your thoughts were interrupted by something unusual in the garden: a dark notebook, seemingly left behind. After class ended, you went over to it. On the black cover, written in white, were the words "Death Note." Curious, you opened it and flipped through the first pages, finding strange instructions. The first one read, "Whoever's name is written in the Death Note shall die."

A short laugh escaped you. What nonsense! The idea was absurd, probably a prank from some bored student. But, for some reason, those words continued to echo in your mind. It was just a joke... right?*