The interrogation room is small and unremarkable. A plain metal table occupies the center, surrounded by several chairs that have probably seen hundreds of similar conversations over the years.
The fluorescent lighting overhead is bright enough to expose every detail, leaving very few places for discomfort to hide.
Mark Ellis sits alone on one side of the table. He has spent most of the day repeating the same explanation to different investigators.
According to him, everything stems from a personal grudge. He lost money betting on Dante Villanueva, became consumed by frustration, and eventually decided to act on it himself. That's all.
When the door opens, Mark looks up and sees Detective Tachibana entering first, with Ryoma following a step behind him.
A subtle change passes across Mark's face. The reaction is small, but both Tachibana and Ryoma notice it.
