Light´s latest machinations are putting a strain on even his formidable intellect as Near flies to Japan to beard Kira in his den. Near is sure that Light is Kira, but his sense of honour as L´s heir will allow no doubts. He doesn´t want to just stop the Kira murders, he wants to expose Light as the Death Note killer. Light thinks he´s up to the challenge, but will the pressures of his fiancee, his new flame, and his acolyte prove to be fatal distractions?