[He had been about to stop Mikami when he stopped on his own, the 'boy' relaxing back into place. He had intentionally chosen a man that wasn't a criminal, one that was random enough but whose name he could look up. That first character fit the name, which was enough proof; there was no need to kill an innocent man. No, not only the need, it wouldn't be acceptable.

But with this, Mikami Teru had become useful enough that it was time to drop the facade. Admittedly, he still found the older man to be less than competent because of his delusions, but he was useful enough to keep around, to guide. If Mikami listened, this was a very big step toward ridding the world of filth, toward achieving the goal he wanted so badly to achieve.

Light smiled. This was a good day. Ryuk had said he wasn't chosen and yet, things were falling into place. While some of it was Light's own genius, he could hardly take full credit for this.]

Only last night. [An actual admission.] But he hadn't mentioned a trade. You've managed to gain an ability to see names through someone's face? What did the Shinigami ask in return?