New Rose Hotel

The story begins in Tokyo's neon-lit underbelly, where freelance industrial spies Fox and X operate. Their primary focus is on facilitating the defection of R&D scientists from rival corporations, highlighting the high-stakes world of corporate espionage they navigate.

Fox becomes obsessed with Dr. Hiroshi, a brilliant super-genius working for the Maas corporation. This fixation is rooted in a personal vendetta, as Maas had severely impacted Fox's past.

Fox and X are approached by the Japanese firm Hosaka, which offers them a staggering $50 million to assist in Hiroshi's defection. Recognizing the enormity of this opportunity, they negotiate the fee to $100 million, further solidifying their commitment to the plan.

X becomes infatuated with Sandii, a charismatic nightclub singer and call girl from Shinjuku. Her enigmatic nature adds layers of complexity to their mission as X finds himself increasingly drawn to her despite the risks involved.

In a pivotal move, Sandii travels to Vienna to convince Dr. Hiroshi to leave Maas and join Hosaka in Marrakech. This mission not only tests her influence but also her connection to X, who awaits her return.

While in Berlin, Sandii proposes a radical idea to X: to leave Fox behind and start anew together. X is intrigued but insists they discuss it further after her crucial trip to Marrakech.

As X rummages through Sandii's belongings, he discovers an unmarked computer chip, raising suspicions about her true intentions. This moment marks a significant turning point in their relationship and the unfolding events.

Following her efforts, Hosaka transfers the agreed-upon $100 million fee for their services. This success sets the stage for the trio’s next steps, but also sows seeds of doubt among them.

After a celebratory night, X learns from a contact in Marrakech that Hosaka has relocated its top scientists to a newly set up lab. This unsettling news midpoints their feelings of security and ambition.

X receives a chilling call from Marrakech informing him of a deadly virus that has annihilated the lab's team, including Dr. Hiroshi. This moment marks a devastating turning point for Fox and X, as they face the havoc their choices have wrought.

In the aftermath of the tragedy, X discovers that Sandii has vanished, leaving behind confusion and unease. Her disappearance signals a deeper web of treachery and betrayal that undermines their once clear mission.

Fox and X face a dire situation as Hosaka erases the bank account containing their $100 million fee. This act seals their fate and sets them on a collision course with powerful enemies.

As X is cornered by Hosaka's agents, Fox sacrifices himself to save X, plunging to his death from a rooftop. This act of desperation illustrates the fragility of trust in a world rife with betrayal.

Grieving for Fox, X retreats to the New Rose Hotel, haunted by memories of his companions. He watches footage of Sandii that reveals her role in the catastrophe, compounding his sense of loss and despair.

In the midst of chaos, X finds himself emotionally overwhelmed, recalling the fleeting moments with Sandii. This marks the culmination of his tragic journey, where despair meets the bittersweet memories of love lost.