The curtain rises on the second chapter of Tokyo Vice's thrilling new season with the sudden uproar of a bike robbery. This new case immediately becomes Jake's sole focus. Standing before him, Emi presents a dichotomy of assignments: the bike heist or an investigation into the demise of a yakuza member. Without a moment's hesitation, Jake opts for the former, embracing the chase.
Yet, contrary to our expectations of a sequel building upon the explosive climax of the previous episode, this one begins three months later, with a sense of tranquility. Jake and Katagiri seem to have taken a permanent respite from the yakuza madness. Meanwhile, Samantha's nightclub is ascending to new heights. Just a few months old, it's already drawing impressive crowds, with Claudine standing out as the brightest star. Her contribution to the revenue is significant, and it's evident that she's been indulging in her "fair share." Samantha confronts her, but her concern for Claudine overshadows her anger. She warns Claudine of the gravity of her actions, but the latter decides to walk away, leaving Samantha bereft of her star attraction.
With Claudine's loyal patrons, especially Ohno, following her, Samantha is left with no choice but to turn to Erika, a familiar face from Club Onyx. Their bond from the previous season is rekindled, and Erika, now a mother, agrees to lend a hand under Samantha's persuasion.
Jake visits Katagiri at the station, only to find him relegated to the mundane task of managing the complaint desk. Arai's demotion of Katagiri is a mockery of his skills and experience, but Katagiri sees it as a lucky escape from dismissal. His family's continued stay outside the city suggests that the yakuza threat still looms large, but Katagiri remains unperturbed.
Shingo, Emi's partner, extends an invitation to join the Shukran Forum, but Emi拒绝, calling Meicho her "home." In a promotional ceremony of Chihara-kai, Sato is elevated to the third-in-command, while Ishida announces the return of Hayama, a ruthless clan member who now holds the second position. Their contrasting approaches are evident from the start. Hayama advocates for a direct attack on Tozawa to reclaim territories, while Sato prefers to maintain the current peace. Ishida aligns with Hayama as the gang prepares to flex its muscles.
Jake obtains the address of a mechanic in Ayase from Samantha, who specializes in spare parts for high-end bikes. Meanwhile, Katagiri is approached by Deputy Superintendent Shoko Nagata from the National Police Agency. She's gained approval to establish a special task force to dismantle the yakuza gangs in Tokyo. However, Katagiri laughs off the suggestion, choosing to reject her offer with disdain.
Kaito sought Sato's assistance in dire straits. With mounting expenses, the family could no longer solely rely on their father's pension. Sato graciously offered a helping hand, clarifying that his support stemmed from a brotherly bond, not his position as a Chihara-kai member.
Jake's fateful encounter with the mechanic led to an unexpected confrontation with Tats and his gang, suspected perpetrators of a series of thefts. The initial encounter was tumultuous, but Jake's technical prowess swiftly subdued Tats, earning him the latter's grudging respect. Tats invited Jake to join them for dinner, where he agreed to share his story.
At Club Polina, Sato's appearance marked their first encounter since Samantha's stabbing. Her emotions were palpable, yet Sato cautioned her against terminating Claudine. Samantha held her ground, but she knew the gang's involvement was a ticking time bomb.
Emi presented Jake's initial drafts to her superior, who initially hesitated but was ultimately swayed by Jake's poignant portrayal of children struggling through poverty's cracks.
When Katagiri invited Junko back with the children, she made a profound revelation about him. Junko believed Katagiri was the kind who couldn't abide by injustice. Her assessment was proven true when the detective returned to Nagata and joined the task force, despite her intention to deviate from Katagiri's "balancing factions" approach and rid the city of yakuza entirely.
In defiance of Ishida's explicit instructions to steer clear of firearms, Sato surreptitiously procured a gun and concealed it in Club Polina's safe, undetected by Samantha. Although Erika's performance that night was admirable, Samantha's charm, integrity, and persuasive powers were the ultimate lure that drew Ohno back to the club.
Jake, heedless of the perils if the victim identified him, inadvertently became a part of a live robbery with Tats. This impulsive decision might haunt him in the future. For now, however, he was content with his accomplishment and was later invited by Mitsuki, where their encounter culminated in an intimate encounter. A questionable choice, perhaps, but it might also be the genesis of something novel and unexpected.
