It was rare to encounter such a cooperative suspect, so Fushimi Roku showed the him due respect by removing his coat and covering Horie Kei's wrists, obscuring the handcuffs as he was escorted away.
This left Fushimi Roku's pajamas exposed, making him look like an attractive recluse heading downstairs in sleepwear to hang out with friends.
Upon returning to the precinct, Fushimi Roku took off the coat and put it back on properly, buttoning it up to avoid affecting his reputation again.
The three entered the interrogation room where Horie Kei was cuffed to an iron chair. Fushimi Roku casually shut the door and asked, "Do you know why you were arrested?"
"No idea," replied Horie Kei.
His skin was naturally pale and under the cold light of the incandescent bulb, it had a ghastly pallor. His prominent brow cast a shadow, deepening the hollows around his eyes.
