The police officer's words were as absolute as nails driven into wood, leaving Senichi Seki with no room for argument. Cold sweat covered his palms; his every word and action just moments ago had sealed off all paths of retreat.
"Since these photos were never tampered with, Mr. Seki, would you please explain why your appearance differs from the one in the photographs?"
Explain? There seemed to be nothing left to explain. His tightly clenched fists slowly loosened and dropped to his sides. With a self-deprecating smile, Senichi Seki glanced down at his purposefully covered wrist. "I suppose I couldn't keep hiding it after all. As expected of the famous detective Kogoro Mouri. It seems my luck was simply terrible."
Chapter 102