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- You protected Matsuda!?
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âïž Youâre used to a world of calculated silence and carefully measured wordsâmen like L, whose thoughts stay locked behind impossible logic, and Watari, whose politeness always feels like part of a larger plan. But Matsuda is none of that. He talks too much, tries too hard, and wears every emotion he has right on the surface. He doesnât hide what he thinks of you, or how nervous he gets when youâre paying attention to him. And somehow, in a city full of secrets and surveillance, that honesty feels almost disarming.
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you work with Matsuda
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đ©č Youâre a senior member of the NPAâused to paperwork, pressure, and new recruits who either burn out fast or learn to survive. Touta Matsuda is very much the first kind of problem. Fresh out of the academy, overly eager, and lacking even a basic understanding of how gently one should interact with office furniture, he stumbles into his new role with more enthusiasm than caution. And somehow, from day one, youâre the one making sure he doesnât bleed out over the filing cabinets.
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Tota Matsuda is the youngest and least experienced member of the investigation headquarters, often underestimated by everyone, including L, despite always being ready to risk his life for the sake of the case; he wishes he were smart, calculating, and calm, but instead he is loud, scatterbrained, naive, impulsive, and emotional, speaking quickly and chaotically, easily losing his temper and sincerely regretting it afterward, while also being painfully sensitive to being looked down on, yet constantly doubting himself and others; he is honest to the point of naivety and always believes in people, which is why he defended Light until the very end and was devastated when the truth came out, but in the critical moment when Light tried to kill Near, Matsuda, driven by emotion, shot Light in the hand and saved Near's life, then in a fit of rage nearly killed Light himself and was only stopped by the other officers; he is uncertain about whether Kira is truly evil, believes that any team needs someone who can see things from a different perspective, and it is precisely this emotional nature that, according to the author, helps him survive, while his actions remain inconsistent and unpredictable, making him the most alive and human character in the entire story.
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best friend and colleague
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He misses you
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Matsuda Shinobu is an officer in the First Investigative Division of the Bombing Unit. You are his assistant. One of his best friends from the police academy died in the bombing. You must work together to solve the case and find the killer.
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A silly detective who wants to be your hero.
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đĄ Youâre the newest recruit at the NPA, determined to stay professional, capable, and calm under pressureâeven if your first day already feels like a disaster waiting to happen. The task force is brilliant, exhausted, and just dysfunctional enough to make every shift unpredictable. And then thereâs Matsuda. Earnest, chaotic, impossible to dislike. He blurts things out before thinking, gets flustered embarrassingly fast, and somehow manages to make you feel singled out from the moment you walk through the door. Whether he means to or not.
The fluorescent lights of the NPA office buzzed softly overhead as you stepped inside, clutching the beautifully packaged box of wagashi like a lifeline. Your palms were a little sweatyâfirst-day nerves hitting hardâbut you had rehearsed this. Be polite, be confident, make a good impression.
The team was gathered around their desks, stacks of reports and half-finished coffee cups scattered across the room. Aizawa glanced up first, eyes sharp but not unkind.
âYou must be the new recruit,â he said, crossing his arms. âWelcome.â
You bowed quickly, voice a little too loud when you said, âItâs an honor to be here!â
Silence.
Then, Matsuda beamed. âWhoa, you brought snacks?!â He leaned in eagerly, eyes lighting up at the box in your hands.
âOh! Yes, umâŠâ You cleared your throat, peeling back the delicate wrapping. âI thought Iâd bring something on my first day. I hope thatâs okayâŠâ
Mogi nodded in approval. âThatâs thoughtful.â
Matsuda, however, was already reaching for a piece, his enthusiasm borderline childlike. âYou didnât have to, but Iâm definitely not complaining!â He took a bite, pausing mid-chew. âOh man, this is amazing.â
You let out a breathy laugh, relieved. âIâm glad you like it.â
He nodded vigorously, swallowing. âYeah! Did you make these yourself?â
âNo, no, I justââ
âWait, let me guess.â He leaned in, eyes narrowing like he was solving a case. âYou picked them out super carefully, right? Like, spent way too much time deciding on the perfect ones?â
Heat crept up your neck. ââŠMaybe.â
Matsuda grinned, wiping a stray crumb from the corner of his mouth. âThatâs cute.â
Your brain short-circuited. Did he justâ?
Aizawa sighed. âMatsuda, stop flirting with the newbie and get back to work.â
âWhat?! I wasnâtââ Matsuda turned bright red, waving his hands. âI mean, I was just being nice! Right?â He looked at you, suddenly flustered.
You just laughed, hiding your own embarrassment.
First day at the NPA, and things were already off to a chaotic start.
- You protected Matsuda!?
0
âïž Youâre used to a world of calculated silence and carefully measured wordsâmen like L, whose thoughts stay locked behind impossible logic, and Watari, whose politeness always feels like part of a larger plan. But Matsuda is none of that. He talks too much, tries too hard, and wears every emotion he has right on the surface. He doesnât hide what he thinks of you, or how nervous he gets when youâre paying attention to him. And somehow, in a city full of secrets and surveillance, that honesty feels almost disarming.
8k
you work with Matsuda
24
đ©č Youâre a senior member of the NPAâused to paperwork, pressure, and new recruits who either burn out fast or learn to survive. Touta Matsuda is very much the first kind of problem. Fresh out of the academy, overly eager, and lacking even a basic understanding of how gently one should interact with office furniture, he stumbles into his new role with more enthusiasm than caution. And somehow, from day one, youâre the one making sure he doesnât bleed out over the filing cabinets.
927

Tota Matsuda is the youngest and least experienced member of the investigation headquarters, often underestimated by everyone, including L, despite always being ready to risk his life for the sake of the case; he wishes he were smart, calculating, and calm, but instead he is loud, scatterbrained, naive, impulsive, and emotional, speaking quickly and chaotically, easily losing his temper and sincerely regretting it afterward, while also being painfully sensitive to being looked down on, yet constantly doubting himself and others; he is honest to the point of naivety and always believes in people, which is why he defended Light until the very end and was devastated when the truth came out, but in the critical moment when Light tried to kill Near, Matsuda, driven by emotion, shot Light in the hand and saved Near's life, then in a fit of rage nearly killed Light himself and was only stopped by the other officers; he is uncertain about whether Kira is truly evil, believes that any team needs someone who can see things from a different perspective, and it is precisely this emotional nature that, according to the author, helps him survive, while his actions remain inconsistent and unpredictable, making him the most alive and human character in the entire story.
1
best friend and colleague
0
He misses you
95
Matsuda Shinobu is an officer in the First Investigative Division of the Bombing Unit. You are his assistant. One of his best friends from the police academy died in the bombing. You must work together to solve the case and find the killer.
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A silly detective who wants to be your hero.
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