Ramirez suddenly lifts his head. Every trace of remorse vanishes from his face. His jaw tightens, his eyes blaze with naked hatred.
"You arrogant little bastard…!"
As he abruptly pushes himself to his feet, both cuffed hands shoot instinctively toward Ryoma's throat.
But the court officers react instantly. One steps directly into Ramirez's path while another grabs both of his arms before he can reach Ryoma, forcing him backward.
"Sir! Calm down!"
Ramirez struggles against their grip, his breathing growing heavier with every passing second.
"You self-righteous piece of shit!" he snarls. "You think you're better than everyone else? You think you've won?"
Ryoma doesn't even flinch. He simply watches as Ramirez continues fighting against the officers, silently confirming what he had already known from the very beginning.
Then he slowly turns toward the attorney. "I knew the apology was never real."
