: "He’s good. If I kill him now, it’s a death sentence for me."

💡 : This episode marks the end of Light’s "God" fantasy where he could kill from afar without consequence. He is now forced to play a game where his opponent can look him right in the eye. If you'd like, I can provide: A deep dive into the tennis match symbolism.

: The use of a fake name (Hideki Ryuga) highlights the importance of names in the Death Note world.