"Yesterday's clothes? Why wear yesterday's clothes?"

"Because according to the opponent's original plan, Miss Anna should have been kidnapped last night."

"Ah, and then?"

"Since she was kidnapped last night, Miss Anna should still be wearing yesterday's clothes now."

Upon hearing this, Ryuto felt relieved.

"Oh... I see, because a hostage wouldn't change clothes."

"Yes, exactly, and I also asked Miss Anna to intentionally dirty her clothes a little. As for some other details, I'll take care of it later, to avoid any slip-ups if she's too clean."

"That makes sense..."

Wow, you guys are really professional at this deception, thinking of every possible loophole. This is already the highest level of deception, I bow down as a mere mortal.

"Later, just follow the opponent's instructions and have Miss Anna wear a black hooded windbreaker."

Crepes·Clair added this last sentence.

"A black hooded windbreaker?"

"Yes, that's what the opponent requested."

"I see, to avoid drawing attention, it's not surprising to dress the hostage like that. But aren't they afraid the hostage will shout out in public?"

To this, Crepes·Clair calmly responded.

"Regarding that, although the opponent didn't mention it, they will surely have Miss Anna's hands tied behind her back, if it's the same terrorists as before."

"Huh? Do I have to do the tying up in the back?"

"No, we'll handle that. It's presumed they'll use regular ropes, I'll tie a fake knot just for show."

"..."

Makes sense, using handcuffs would be too risky.

"However, besides that..."

Crepes·Clair shifted their gaze to Ryuto.

"Besides? What does that have to do with me?"

"Yes, it's about what Mr. Ryuto should have in his hands at that time."

"What he should have?"

"Yes, even if the hostage's hands are tied, we can't guarantee they won't make any other moves."

"So?"

Though unsure, there's a bad premonition...

"So, Mr. Amagi will need to have a gun."

"A gun...?"

"To threaten the hostage, at least when meeting the opponent, you need to have the gun discreetly aimed at the hostage, to prevent any sudden movements. Of course, the gun must be well concealed, hidden well enough from those around."

"Huh? Hidden from view?"

"Yes, in short, conceal the gun in your sleeve, using the sleeve to cover it when aiming it at the hostage."

"It makes sense..."

Geez, this is way too difficult, I'm neither a professional actor nor a professional kidnapper, and yet they're placing such high demands on me...

"But not just any gun would do, right? At least not a police..."

Seemingly sensing Ryuto's doubt, Crepes·Clair calmly stated.

"Mr. Amagi doesn't need to worry about that. As you mentioned, a police gun definitely wouldn't work, so, we'll have to use the opponent's gun, or rather, it's the safest bet to use their gun."

"That's true, it's only natural for terrorists to use terrorist guns, but can we really get our hands on one? A terrorist gun."

Crepes·Clair sounded quite nonchalant.

"Mr. Amagi, you need not fret. Just last night, when we searched the hideout of those terrorists who attempted to kidnap Miss Anna, we found several guns they used, and right now, those guns have been taken away by others."