In Episode 2 of "The Fable," the story continues as Takeshi Hiroshi is questioned about his decision to take Fable in, despite knowing about his violent past with the Sameken group. Hiroshi confirms his choice and recounts Fable's lethal actions against the group's leader and his men. During this conversation, one of Hiroshi's men announces Fable's arrival under the alias Sato, and he is led into the reception room. Takeshi orders not to be disturbed.

In the reception room, Takeshi challenges Fable to describe how he would kill him and Hiroshi if given the order. Fable presents various methods and weapons, inadvertently revealing that Takeshi has violated the weapons ban by bringing a gun to the meeting. Takeshi then tests Fable's strategic thinking by asking how he would kill ten men with only five bullets, to which Fable suggests using Hiroshi's gun. After Hiroshi checks the weapons, he offers Fable and his companion Yoko shelter for a year, assuring them that only he and Takeshi know their true identities.

Later, Takeshi accompanies Yoko and Fable to their accommodation, explaining the history of the property and its use. In the garage, Takeshi gives Fable a revolver to test his marksmanship, but Fable accidentally shoots Takeshi's car with debris, which Yoko offers to clean up.

Separately, Takeshi discusses Yoko and Fable's abilities with an ally and asks him to keep observing them. Meanwhile, Fable disables all the cameras in his house. Takeshi learns about the deactivated cameras and expresses a desire to drive Yoko and Fable out of town.

Later, Fable and Yoko go to a bar, where Fable feels uneasy. Yoko suggests he relax and find a new hobby. Outside the bar, Fable encounters a professional kickboxer and another assailant sent by Takahashi, one of Takeshi's allies, to severely injure Fable. After a tactical fight, Fable is left wounded but receives help from a girl he had noticed earlier.

The episode ends with Fable, recovering from the encounter, reaffirming his enjoyment of the city of Osaka.