Answers to Near prompt nobody asked for:
Love? Hate? Don’t Feel Strongly About?:
Honestly I’m pretty much in the minority I think but I loved Near pretty much from the start. That is: anime-only-sucked-the-personality-out-of-him Near. I just found him to be the most adorable character I’d ever laid eyes on. His little pjs and toys just made me squeal and his intelligence is extremely attractive. Near drove nearly all of the tension in the second part of the show. I suspect people hated him because he became a stand in for L. After reading the manga, it’s clear he had a lot more to offer personality-wise. He’s also a legitimate detective in the manga (less ass-pulls and more actual deducing). Also, when he does that little smile when he figures something important out...my brain disintegrates just a little (in a good way).
His mannerisms and childish nature for sure. Near is clearly a genius but his quirky love for toys is what sold him for me. As harsh as he is to Light, the fact that this kid is always chilling in matching white pjs on the ground just makes it a good time. Even when Mello was threatening his life, his little train set was there, distracting me from taking it seriously. His childishness gives him the illusion of innocence in a way he doesn’t otherwise ever show.
Favourite Moment/Event For This Character:
Definitely the ending. Near pulled off one hell of a final showdown in the warehouse. He was cool as a cucumber even while being one freaking letter from death note-ed. He was completely reliant on those that had reflexes and guns because-oh my god-was Light desperate to kill him. He also pulled off a flawless reveal, outsmarting Light and proving he could surpass L all in one instant. The ending would no doubt be weaker without Near.
One Power/Attribute of This Character I Want for Myself:
The indifference. Not caring about what others think of me. Being able to brush off regular threats to his life and not trying to be likeable. This might not translate fully in real life, but having Near’s sense of not giving a fuck could really come in handy sometimes.
Ever Pictured Them Naked?
Yes. A little more than I want to admit here. But yes, definitely. Mostly in conjunction with Mello in a smut fic but that’s about as far as I will disclose. Do your own research.
When Did I Fall in Love/ Hate with this Character? If I Don’t Have Strong Feelings for Them, Why Not?
I’m pretty sure it was on day 1 but I first watched Death quite a long time ago now. I also binged it in about two sittings so it’s hard to pinpoint. But definitely early on in part 2. His rivalry with Mello stoked the flames for sure. Before I knew it, I was not only Near trash but Meronia trash as well.
MelloxNear or Meronia for sure. My brain has this weird thing where I need to have the most interesting/powerful characters together, whether canonically logical or not. Mello makes more sense with Matt, yes. But am I here ranting about that ship? Obviously not.
There’s just something about MelloxNear that keeps me coming back. The angst, rivalry and dramatic tension are definite factors. These two are perfectly suited to a unique brand of hurt/comfort that I seem to enjoy. While Near is not helpless, he is certainly physically weaker. He runs his mouth way more than he should be able to afford to, especially around someone as emotionally volatile as Mello.
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