Chapter 81

## Chapter Guide

**"The New Team Leader"** (新 (あたら) しい班 (はん) 長 (ちょう) , *Atarashī hanchō*?) is the eighty-first chapter of the Shadows House manga series.

## Summary

Barbara announces that the Passageway of Glory is under renovation and further Debuts or Invitations are cancelled. Isabelle is called in and is to join the remainder of Maryrose's team with Mirabelle as one of the Belle twins has died, removing their ability to stay as team leaders. Kate is appointed as the new leader, angering Sarah. The Star Bearers also reports an adult will conduct an inspection in the Children's Building. In private, Barbara explains that Kate being a team leader is a sign of her acknowledgement. In the morning, Emilico realises that she too is the team leader. Emilico and Lou attempt to get Belle out of her room as she is still traumatised from the Soot Pipes cleaning.

## Plot

Barbara announces that Debuts and Invitations are postponed as the Passageway of Glory needs renovating then says that there will be a change in team compositions. Sarah happily claims she will become a team leader as Barbara invites Isabelle in, explaining that she and Mirabelle will join Maryrose's team. One of the Belle twins have died to Kate and Emilico's horror which has taken away the twin's ability to stay as a leader and a member of their old team is promoted. Kate is announced as the new leader of her group and Sarah angrily attempts to attack her but steps down when Barbara notes that her behaviour is why she cannot be leader. Moving on, Barbara explains that the manager will be conducting an inspection and the children are forbidden from speaking of recent events. Walking by themselves, Kate and Emilico meet Barbara and Barbie who explains that the status of team leader was granted as a repayment of Kate's advice. Back in Kate's room, the pair decides to gain the trust of their teammates and the two excitedly rejoice. In the morning, Emilico realises that she is also Team Leader as Kate's Face and comes in late with bed hair but realises that Belle hasn't shown up. Emilico's team goes to Belle's room to bring her out but Belle frantically refuses, throwing things. Lou notes that it must be trauma from the Soot Pipes cleaning as Emilico timidly asks her to help, leading her out with Lou as Mia angrily watches.

## Characters

1. Barbara
2. Ben (Background)
3. Benjamin (Background)
4. Bertie (Background)
5. Bertram (Background)
6. Victor (Non-speaking Role)
7. Evelyn (Background)
8. Loretta (Background)
9. Lorie (Background)
10. Kevin (Non-speaking Role)
11. Larry (Background)
12. Laurence (Non-speaking Role)
13. Doug (Non-speaking Role)
14. Robert's Face (Background)
15. Robert (Background)
16. Billy (Background)
17. Kate
18. Olly (Background)
19. Oliver (Background)
20. Gilbert (Background)
21. Eve (Background)
22. Sarah
23. Emilico
24. Louise
25. Barbie (Non-speaking Role)
26. Isabelle (Non-speaking Role)
27. Liz (Non-speaking Role)
28. Elizabeth (Non-speaking Role)
29. Maggie (Non-speaking Role)
30. Margaret (Non-speaking Role)
31. Edward (Non-speaking Role)
32. Susanna
33. Susie (Non-speaking Role)
34. Ricky (Non-speaking Role)
35. Mia
36. Lou
37. Belle