Chapter 167

## Chapter Guide

**"Disciplinary Team"** (風 (ふう) 紀 (き) 班 (はん) , *Fūki-han*?) is the one hundred sixty-seventh chapter of the Shadows House manga series.

## Summary

The children accept Oliver and Evelyn but grow confused over Douglas' selection. The team apologize for their actions, and Kate announces the current generation will go to the same level of Christopher. However, Douglas doesn't believe in her, and secretly dislikes Christopher. He had looked up to a senior team member, Finn who had been disposed of by their incompetent team leader who pinned a crime on him. Christopher was unaware of this, causing Douglas to believe there are children beyond saving.

Kate is aware that Douglas' team won't follow her, and chides Douglas for keeping Peter with him. Douglas grows angry when she suggests betraying them to the team's delight. She praises him for his devotion to the team, leaving them touched. However, they act as if they weren't affected, but resolve to show their best.

## Plot

On the day to reveal the new Star Bearers, Douglas' team is presented to the displeasure of the children. While Oliver and Evelyn are accepted, the children are shocked to see the boys prostrate themselves and apologize for their recent behaviour. Kate states there will be a reform, and Douglas will formally lead the Disciplinary Team. She goes on to claim that the current generation will be like when Christopher's and to aid the next debutantes. The children begin to cheer, believing in her words. However, Douglas remains stoic as he believes saving everyone is a fantasy.

Douglas reminisces on his past in Christopher's era, where he met a senior named Finn. He had supported Douglas when he was nervous, and inspired the junior so much he styled his hair after Finn. While the rest of the era was improving, Douglas' current Team Leader acted poorly, stealing credit from his team members, and hid his own mistakes. Finn attempted to report him, only for the leader to pin a false crime on him, leading to his abrupt disposal. Christopher never realized the truth, due to the leader's older age and acting to Douglas' resentment. He compares Kate to Christopher, believing that there will always be people beyond saving. Back in the present, Peter praises Douglas and exclaims that he may take the top position next. Kate reveals herself, having overheard, already aware that the team won't follow her quietly. She chides Douglas for keeping Peter despite his soot power being responsible for exposing the team during the hunt on the powerless. Douglas is angered by the idea of betraying his team and stands up to Kate, to the team's delight. Kate slaps his hand, stating she hates him, but admires his loyalty to his team. As she walks away, Douglas' team is confused by the sudden praise from her, though they appreciate how she took note of them. Douglas attempts to not be affected, but is moved by the praise. Catching themselves, the team exclaims they were unaffected by Kate's words and resolve to show their best teamwork.

## Characters

* Kate
* Emilico (Non-speaking Role)
* Oliver (Non-speaking Role)
* Olly (Non-speaking Role)
* Evelyn (Non-speaking Role)
* Eve (Non-speaking Role)
* Douglas
* Doug (Non-speaking Role)
* James
* Jim (Non-speaking Role)
* Laurence
* Larry (Non-speaking Role)
* Peter
* Pete (Non-speaking Role)
* Kevin
* Victor (Non-speaking Role)
* Loretta
* Loretta's Doll (Non-speaking Role)
* Lyndsay (Background)
* George
* George's Face (Non-speaking Role)
* Robert's Face (Non-speaking Role)
* Robert (Non-speaking Role)
* Elizabeth
* Liz (Non-speaking Role)
* Susanna (Background)
* Lyndsay's Face (Background)
* Finn (Flashback)(Debut)
* Finn's Doll (Flashback)(Debut)
* Christopher (Flashback)(Non-speaking Role)
* Anthony (Flashback)(Non-speaking Role)
* King (Flashback)(Debut)
* King's Doll (Flashback)(Debut)
* William (Flashback)(Background)
* Billy (Flashback)(Background)
* Margaret (Flashback)(Non-speaking Role)