Yamamoto (student)

"We should be going into a more peaceful era now."

- Yamamoto (Chapter 16: Handstand)

Yamamoto (山元, Yamamoto) is one of Light Yagami's friends from high school.

Appearance
Yamamoto has short, dark, cheek-length hair and wears glasses.

Plot
He and Light's other friend from high school often discuss Kira with Light. The two of them gradually grow to become Kira supporters and believe that the deaths of criminals will be for the betterment of society.