HA1 2.5 – Preparation for the Transaction
With an excuse that he had to do medical check-up at Kibou Hospital, Hide managed to go home early. Of course, he used fake reference letter as he actually had completed the medical examination.
After telling Aizawa to be staying well at home, Hide then went out again. He slung a medium backpack on his shoulder while small sport bag was tightly strapped on his waist.
First, by using subway Hide went to west Nichiko. After he was sure no one was tailing him, he went to public restroom to change his appearance. After that he returned to east Nichiko, or to be precise to District Hakibara.
Hakibara was a paradise for cosplay lover. The area was full of culinary spots, karaoke shops, toy stores, movie theaters, and book stores. There were almost no toys, films, or literature work that cannot be found in this place, be it mainstream, indie, or special requests. And of course, each stores or establishment employed service policy based on a certain cosplay.
In Hakibara, the first thing Hide did was borrow a car from a toy shop. He had confirmed that the owner of toy shop was on vacation abroad with his family until next week. So, he could calmly borrow their SUV. Hide also took an RC Speedboat from the shop. Of course, he left the payment for it.
After that, Hide went to an airsoft shop. Nikko had quite a lot of fanatical airsofter. Therefore, it was very easy to find a shop that sold airsoft gun and its accessories, where the quality of these accessories was no less than the original product and sometimes even better.
Hide left the RC Speedboat in his borrowed car, but he felt uneasy about leaving Formula Hateur, IEP, and his Sieg Sauer P365. So he entered the airsoft shop with a backpack and waist bag filled with illegal items which could send him straight to the jail for 50 years.
Fortunately, the shop didn’t have metal-detectors at its entrances. Wasting no time, Hide headed straight to the counter for holsters.
"What do you need?"
A young woman with a Mohawk haircut, wearing tactical pants with tiger-stripe camouflage, and a dark green tank-top greeted Hide warmly.
Hide glanced at the Navy Cross tattoo on the shop assistant's left wrist before answering, "Hard-holster for concealed-carry, can be paired with a shoulder-strap, and can accommodate extra magazines and suppressor."
The shop assistant pondered for a moment before saying, "We have two types, for Glox 43 and Wulther PPK?"
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"Do you have the model for Sieg P365?"
"No, but we have a version of Glox 43 which can also be used for Sieg P365. It’s just that the holster for extra magazine and silencer are separated."
"Can I see it? I also need a three-point sling, and mag-pouch for AEK-74SU and Uzie."
"Wait a minute."
The shop assistant went to the back room, and before long she returned with the items Hide wanted to check.
Hide immediately took out his Sieg P365 along with an extra magazine and sound suppressor from the waist bag, and tried them on the hard-holster.
The basic concept of concealed-carry handgun was to be carried at any time in secret, and when circumstance arose the user could make a quick draw and fired first bullet without cocking the gun or put the safety off first.
That’s why concealed-carry weapons such as Sieg P365, Glox 43, and Wulther PPK were small in size and light in weight. It also did not have external safety lever, and one bullet must be inserted in firing chamber all the time.
The safety that was integrated into trigger mechanism would prevent a premature shooting, but that did not mean that the factory recommended the users to directly slip their weapons under their clothes. The factory was usually also recommended the user to choose hard-holster, and not soft-holster that could get caught in the trigger unintentionally.
First, Hide tried to put the holster on his waist, on the inside of his pants and not on the outside. The holster containing Sieg P365 he put on the right while the holster for extra magazine and sound suppressor on the left.
After that he tried to walk and immediately smiled with satisfaction because he could move quite comfortably, and if he didn't remove his shirt, no one would know that a weapon was tucked in his waist.
For three-point sling that he would pair with AEK-74SU and Minie Uzie, Hide opted for a version with a synthetic strap and hardened aluminum sling covered in black chrome.
As for the mag-pouch, Hide bought six pieces for either AEK-74SU or Minie Uzie. All of them were made of fire-resistant and tear-resistant fabric, had capacity of single magazine, and used mini-clips to attach it to tactical vests or belts.
Mini-clips were not as strong as rope knot or Velcro tape, but unmatched in terms of quick detach. As Hide would operate in urban area where there was a possibility he have to quickly throw away his weapons and accessories, the mini-clips were the best choice for him.
When the shop assistant saw Hide's Sieg P365 made of metal, she immediately said, "I hope you know that airsoft made of metal is illegal."
"I'm tired of ABS airsoft and want to experience a more authentic sensation. Please, don't report me."
"Well, as long as you don't show it in public, I think you'll be fine."
"Thank you for your understanding."
Before long, Hide finished his shopping. Then, he immediately drove towards Hibino Lake.
'It seems I should find someone who can help me drive and gather info. Having to attend school takes up my time a lot.'
Hide continued driving, while in his mind several names popped up.
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