In spite of his apathy, he’s quite fond of humans, which contrasts against how the purpose of death gods are to end human lives (hence, the Death Note). He’s shown to be lighthearted and sentimental; he admits to getting shy around girls like Misa, and he asks Light for a Silver Game Boy Advance SP for Christmas.

Is the shinigami in love with Misa?

The Shinigami Gelus, who had fallen in love with Misa, sacrificed himself to kill her destined murderer.

Who likes Misa Amane?

Light Yagami a.k.a. Kira is Misa Amane’s love interest in the Death Note franchise.

If true, Light’s reincarnation theory establishes the fact that humans who die using a death note come back as a shinigami. This shinigami is the reincarnation of Misa Amane. The coat is very similar to the one Misa was wearing at the day of the kidnapping and the day of Light’s death.