I'm not sure anyone understands your question. Read the manga, watch the anime, find out for yourself. For more info, head to: http://deathnote.wikia.com/wiki/L Childish, hates to lose...these are things L has called himself. He's also dishonest and genius (Ohba). In Death Note: Another Note by Nisioisin, a lot of emphasis was put on L NOT being an armchair detective; that is, he isn't the type to shut himself up in a dark room and refuse to come out.