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After rigorously preparing for a qualifying exam, journalist Jake Adelstein is hired as the first American crime reporter for Japan's prestigious newspaper Meicho Shimbun, where he's quickly tasked with covering the case of a stab victim. As he works to get an 'in' with local detectives, Jake soon finds himself in the middle of another horrific crime scene and becomes determined to connect the cases - at whatever cost.

After proving himself to Detective Katagiri, Jake learns an invaluable lesson on the relationship between the police and the yakuza before receiving an opportunity to witness it firsthand. Samantha shares her future plans with Malee and hits it off with a new customer. As Chihara-Kai questions leadership, Sato waffles between using his words... or his fists.

When an emergency Yakuza Peace Summit is called, Tozawa's attempt to buy his way out of trouble doesn't go as planned. As she grows closer with Sato, Samantha must also begin to settle her debts with Matsuo. After receiving a loaded tip from Ishida, Jake stops at nothing to see it through.