Makoto and his partner make their living conning the innocent. But when a simple scam on a tourist goes awry, he's soon out of his depth in Los Angeles.

Dangling from the Hollywood sign, Makoto recalls his path from salesman to a life of crime. Back on the ground, he learns more about confidence men.

Makoto tells Laurent how he got into Eddie's good graces, but keeping up the con isn't easy, and the LAPD is monitoring the situation closely.

With construction proceeding on the new lab, Makoto enjoys LA in the company of Eddie's enforcer, and Paula Dickins sets her sights on him.

The pressure is on as everyone watches Makoto make the first batch of Sakura Magic, but with Agent Dickins in his ear, things take a very serious turn.

Two years later, Makoto gets an honest job as a mechanic once he gets out, while Laurent and the crew reunite for a job in Las Vegas.

The crew heads to Singapore to begin the con on the two princes and the fixed Pathfinder Air Race, but Makoto has concerns about Abbie's mental state.

When their first strategy fails, Laurent recruits some extra help, using Makoto's skills as a mechanic to deal with the stubborn elder prince.

Not realizing who the bookies are, the greedy prince places a series of eye-popping wagers. Abbie's harrowing past begins to affect her focus.