Laurent’s fake dark auction begins with outrageous prices. Among the bidders, Coleman and Cynthia vie over “Snow of London.”

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.

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.

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.

With the air race finals on the horizon, all the pieces move into place. Makoto has a serious talk with each pilot before making a wager of his own.

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.