Death Note – Volume 3 (Hard Run) raises the stakes as the investigation tightens around Light Yagami. L takes the unprecedented step of enrolling in Light’s university, bringing the two masterminds face to face in daily life. Their tense encounters, including a symbolic tennis match, highlight the psychological warfare between them. Surveillance intensifies, leaving Light with fewer safe moves. Meanwhile, a new Kira emerges, complicating the case and introducing unexpected chaos. The arrival of Misa Amane shifts the balance dramatically. Her devotion to Kira and possession of another Death Note add dangerous unpredictability. Light must adapt quickly to maintain control of his plan. Strategic deception, hidden motives, and moral conflict deepen throughout the volume. Volume 3 accelerates the mind game into even more thrilling territory.