Chapter 120

## Chapter Guide

**"Bipolarization"** (ニ極 (きょく) 化 (か) , *Ni Kyoku-ka*?) is the one hundred twentieth chapter of the Shadows House manga series.

## Summary

Thomas leaves in the sedan chair and is followed by the Star Bearers who dismiss the children. In Kate's room, they deduce that Thomas acted on his own and that soot powers are necessary for the Invitation and Fusion. Seeing how revealing soot powers will create a divide between children, Kate wonders if Thomas is trying to cause the Children's Building to collapse. The next day, Patrick attempts to consult John about soot powers but leaves for the conservatory, becoming worried that he will be a target for disposal. He decides against asking someone for help, resolving to awaken by himself and Ricky agrees to help. Opening the door out, the two are hit by a massive wave of soot and a cry can be heard.

## Plot

Thomas announces that those without soot powers will be eliminated and leaves in the sedan chair with the Star Bearers following who dismiss the children. A pair of boys note that Thomas implied some children have also awakened soot powers but are chided by their Team Leader. The boys then assume John awakened a power as he had commented on Thomas' range which is rather specific. John then asks if William and Henry awakened but is given smirks as a reply.

In Kate's room, Emilico comments the day went by normally and Kate deduces Thomas is acting on his own. They could take advantage of the fact the Lord Grandfather's Wing isn't united but Kate is anxious seeing the lethality of Thomas' power that even John can't compare to. The two theorize that soot powers are necessary for the Fusion which may lead to unawakened children to become targets of disposal. Kate wonders out loud if the adults are trying to collapse the Children's Building while Thomas is confronted by the angry Star Bearers.

The next day, Patrick attempts to consult with John about soot powers but after seeing him gain attention with children, he leaves for the conservatory. After attempting to awaken his powers to move a water can, Patrick becomes anxious about his standing becoming unstable. Ricky suggests consulting the other Shadows of his class but Patrick instead decides to attempt awakening with his own abilities and Ricky agrees, choosing to find information in a secretive method. Opening the door out, Patrick thanks Ricky but is hit by a wave of soot blinding the two as a shout is heard.

## Characters

1. Thomas
2. Susie (Non-speaking Role)
3. Susanna (Non-speaking Role)
4. Barbie (Non-speaking Role)
5. Barbara
6. Olly (Non-speaking Role)
7. Oliver (Non-speaking Role)
8. Ben (Non-speaking Role)
9. Benjamin (Non-speaking Role)
10. Robert
11. Nicholas' Face (Non-speaking Role)
12. Nicholas
13. George's Face (Non-speaking Role)
14. George
15. Emilico
16. Kate
17. Lou (Non-speaking Role)
18. Louise (Non-speaking Role)
19. Ricky
20. Patrick
21. Shaun (Non-speaking Role)
22. John
23. Larry (Non-speaking Role)
24. Laurence (Non-speaking Role)
25. Jim (Non-speaking Role)
26. James (Non-speaking Role)
27. Pete (Non-speaking Role)
28. Peter (Non-speaking Role)
29. Doug (Non-speaking Role)
30. Douglas (Non-speaking Role)
31. Bertie (Non-speaking Role)
32. Bertram (Non-speaking Role)
33. Gil (Non-speaking Role)
34. Gilbert (Non-speaking Role)
35. Eve (Non-speaking Role)
36. Evelyn (Non-speaking Role)
37. Jeremy (Non-speaking Role)
38. Jeremiah (Non-speaking Role)
39. Liddy (Non-speaking Role)
40. Lydia (Non-speaking Role)
41. Nancy (Non-speaking Role)
42. Anna (Non-speaking Role)
43. Mia (Non-speaking Role)
44. Sarah (Non-speaking Role)
45. Maggie (Non-speaking Role)
46. Margaret (Non-speaking Role)
47. Isabelle (Non-speaking Role)
48. Belle (Non-speaking Role)
49. Mirabelle (Non-speaking Role)
50. Liz (Non-speaking Role)
51. Elizabeth (Non-speaking Role)
52. Loretta's Face (Non-speaking Role)
53. Loretta (Non-speaking Role)
54. Randall's Face (Non-speaking Role)
55. Randall (Non-speaking Role)
56. Victor (Non-speaking Role)
57. Kevin (Non-speaking Role)
58. William (Non-speaking Role)
59. Billy (Non-speaking Role)
60. Henry (Non-speaking Role)
61. Hank (Non-speaking Role)
62. Edward (Fantasy)