N and M

Near/Nate River (N)
Near is the more withdrawn character of the duo, sharing a few behavioral similarities with L. He initially shows no emotions towards L's death, saying L is a loser in the game of tracking down Kira, but later reveals that he and Mello both had great respect for L, wanting to become his successor. It seems that the only thing Near is interested in is solving puzzles of all sorts, and he is usually seen doing so.

Starting with no lead or clue, Near would successfully identify the events unfolding during the arrest of Kyosuke Higuchi, and points out the existence of the Death Note to the President of the United States on 5 March, 2009. With authority from the US President, the SPK (Secret Provision for Kira) is established on 12 March, 2009 to investigate Kira. The SPK consists of selected agents from the FBI and the CIA, as well as Near.

Just like L, Aiber (A) and Wedy (W), Near sometime addresses himself by his initial, "N". Near comes into contact with Mello after he escapes from the attack conducted by Light and suspects that Light is Kira. From various information he gained from Mello and Aizawa, Near deduces that the new L (AKA Light), is Kira and finds out Kira's real identity (i.e. Light). In thanks to Mello's help, Near tells one of their mutual contacts to let Mello know exactly what Aizawa said.

Compared to L, Near is somewhat even more logical and decisive, claiming that Light is definitely Kira based on little information. However, one can also claim that Near judges on little evidence and pursues hypothetical hunches, which has lead many fans to prefer L over "N". Often using the terms 'winning' or 'losing', he seems to consider the investigation as one of his games. By chapter 91, Near successfully deduced that Mikami possesses the Death Note, and all he needed was evidence. Near's true name is "Nate River" as found out by Mikami when Near and Light met in chapter 101.

Mello/Mihael Keehl (M)
Near's rival, he and Near split ways after L's death due to his problems with being second to Near. Mello decides to find Kira his own way by joining a gang (assumed to be located in Los Angeles, California) and using less conventional methods, including the kidnapping the Director of the Japanese Police, to find Kira before Near. Mello also relies on information leaked from an informant in the SPK. Mello likes chocolate bars, and usually can be seen eating one.

After Mello escapes from the attack conducted by Light, he meets Near and gives him information on the rules of the Death Note in exchange for his only photo left in the world, which was in Near's hands. Mello tricked Mogi into meeting Near in New York, so in thanks, Near found a round-about way of letting Mello know what Aizawa told Near. With the same information, Mello also comes to the conclusion that Light is Kira.

In one part of the story, Mello was spying on Misa Amane while she was in the US, whereas a friend of his identified as Matt (Mail Jeevas), was spying on the Japanese Police team. As of chapter 98, Mello kidnapped Kiyomi Takada (whom Hal Ridner instructed to get on Mello's bike), rode off and handcuffed her to himself. However, in chapter 99, Mello dies when Kiyomi Takada writes his name on a piece of the Death Note, as per Light's instructions.

wat lah n and m is neohkahwai and marvin tan lah

This 1 i wrote b4 today mah... never though bout our company yet la.... aiyo dun scold la honey!

yerrr..call until honey some more....no standardlah...call darling mah

okayyy...the starting of another affair...

KC shuddap! u dunno anything bout gay love

wat u expect from plain water?

i rest my case

how bout rest in your case..

i expect somthing wif NO TASTE

no taste but can u live without it? water is a source of life

more like the source of making coke and pepssi

no coke no life

but i can drink orange juice all my life n it has sum taste

duh...its better than plain water

i would very much like to see u drink anything BUT "plain water"...

Hey dis topic is dedicated to N and M 2 of my favourite manga characthers so back of KC

u blanja me i drink lah

u said u dont like "plain water" just now...so suit yourself... and sorry for interrupting "ur" topic...i think i'll stop her...

I BELANJA U DAD! ANYTHING EXCEPT PLAIN WATER!
sorry caps

really?oh yeah u rock

thank u thank u

keep yr promises..dun be like ssum1

dun worry i belanja 2molo b4 koko
mayb a coke

weih haven blanja me yet....
nex week?

didn't c u ma... ok la next week