Light always was the best at everything, Sachiko said, blowing her nose and trying not to look away from the TV where Light howled and struggled wildly against the guards holding him down.

I'm innocent! His mouth screamed, by god, haven't you seen the world? Someone had to – has to – it had to be me!
He never settled for less, our Light, said Sachiko, and broke down sobbing on her husband's shoulder, hands over her ears to try to shut out her son's screaming-

I had to, don't you understand? I had to! You can't do this to me-!