The music in this episode is sublime. The French-flavoured accordion song that plays as Kiyomi leaves a restaurant reminds me of many spy thriller movies. It really highlights the double-backstabbing nature of the story and the complex tangle web between the characters. Story-wise, this is not exactly the most exciting part of the series. However, I think it's a necessary episode to show the extent in which Light has manipulated not just one, but two women in his life. It's kind of sad to know that these women actually love him but we have no idea if he actually has that sort of feelings for them. My guess is he doesn't even understand what love is about because I've never seen him trying to protect anyone with the power that he has in his hand. After reading the final volume of the manga, I realise how fitting the ending turns out to be in relation to Light not loving anyone. The question is, can they finish the story in just four episodes?
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