8 Preparing for a mind fuck

*Dingg Dongg*

The sound of the school bell went through the school, and students began packing up their belongings as normal.

'Looks like she will find me first.' Yamishi knew just from talking to Amane that she was one to seek out those around her and not the other way around. Unlike Yamishi she was socially active. He was just socially manipulative. She was the type that Yamishi had never liked. Well, to be honest, he really didn't like all that many people to begin with, but this type of girl, in particular, was one which could be considered a popular blonde.

While Amane was seen as the popular girl, a kind-hearted and loving girl, Yamishi saw straight through it. After all, he was the same blood as Light Yagami. He knew the ins and outs of how humans thought and acted. He knew how to read them and manipulate them like a puppeteer. Because of this skill, Yamishi could tell that she wasn't who she pretended to be.

He walked out into the hall and looked to Ryuk while whispering "I know you've been waiting to see my genius at work Ryuk. You will now get your taster."

The next moment Amane had grabbed onto Yamishis arm and was tugging on him "Come on Yami, let's go!~"

"Sure"

Yamishi came along with Amane holding onto his arm the whole time.

"Hey, Amane, do you mind letting go a bit? It's kinda embarrassing in front of all these people" This was the first step in his plan. Make her feel in control. This gives the one being played a false sense of security while also making them feel in control of the situation. A simple yet effective practice in psychology. A mind trick if you will.

"Yamishi, we're already outside the school, no point in letting go now."

"Yea I guess so..." He said in a calm tone. Step two complete. Make the person being played feel dominant over the player, as this gives them the false idea that the player won't do anything. Another simple yet effective trick.

"Good," she said with a smile.

"Anyway, I've got a nice place for us to go. I sometimes spend my spare time there." The final step in preparing for the mind fuck. Don't allow yourself to look pathetic and useless, as this will make it harder to share secrets/information with. It is scientifically proven that it is in human nature to trust the strong.

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Sometime later they found their way to a secluded coffee shop in the side of a two-story building. It was secluded but not Deserted. This unlocked the opportunity for a private talk without having other people listen in.

"This is it haha, this is the place I like to spend my spare time," Yamishi said with a smile that looked so believable even he might fall for it.

"Wow, it's cute! Let's go in shall we?"

"Ok"

The two walked in and sat down. It wasn't too long before the waitress showed up and asked for their orders.

Yamishi took the chance and spoke "I'll have the usual, and she will have a toranomon Latte. Does that sound good Amane?"

"Ahh yes, that's right."

The waitress quickly wrote down the order and went out back.

"So, how did you know that was my favourite?"

"When someone says it once, I remember it for life. Also, I heard one of your friends say it."

These were both true and helped him to show that he was somewhat interested in her.

"So, I wanted to get to know you a little better" From this question alone, Yamishi could understand a lot more about a person then what is just being said. In fact, from just a simple lie, he could then tell individuals problem-solving skills in the face of challenge and also the ability and willingness to lie to get out of something.

"Why don't you tell me about yourself"

A massive smile stretched across Ryuks face as he instantaneously understood each sentence movement and interaction that had been made by yamishi from the moment a mane had grabbed onto him was a set up for this exact question. In an instant, he realised how incredibly talented this human was.

'So yamishi... This is just a taster huh? Then what else could you have in store for me? What a gift I have found Kekeke'

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The human who uses the notebook can neither go to Heaven nor Hell.

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Authors Note: Hey readers I know that this may not have been the best chapter I have made, but it was done in a rush as im posting this at 1 am my time. Also comment if you would like a mass release soon. Thanks for understanding and have a good day/night.