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Chapter 75

## Chapter Guide

**"Promise"** (約 (やく) 束 (そく) , *Yakusoku*?) is the seventieth-fifth chapter of the Shadows House manga series.

## Summary

Maryrose notes the irony that she and Rosemary are finally receiving the same room and clothes as they wait in prison cells. Kate and Emilico are to be present when Roses are to be transferred to the adults by the Star Bearers as a party of interest. As the parties proceed to the Passageway of Glory, Maryrose expresses regret to Barbara that she was unable to fulfil her promise with her. Rewinding time to when the four first passed their Debut, Maryrose and Barbara promised to become adults together and are praised by another important shadow, Christopher.

## Plot

Locked up in adjacent cells, Maryrose notes the irony that they are finally given the same treatment and exchanges talk with Rosemary in the other cell. As Kate wakes up, she decides that she has to constantly hone her strength, having seen the difference between her and Maryrose, then asks Emilico about a letter that was delivered to her room. The letter was from Barbara and the two head over to the Star Bearers' residential tower to meet the Star Bearer in her room. Barbara explains to Kate that Maryrose is to be handed over to the manager through the Passageway of Glory and that Kate is to be present as a party of interest. Kate notices a Star Bearer medal, having never seen a shadow wear one but Barbara tells her not to dwell on it, thanking her for stopping Maryrose. At night, Barbara walks ahead of Maryrose who apologizes for breaking their promise only for Barbara to angrily reply that she has no memory of a promise.

Time is rewound to when Maryrose and Barbara first completed their Debut walking back through the Passageway of Glory. Barbie happily exclaims she is officially Barbara's face as the shadow worries over the fact she has a weak constitution, unsure if she will make it far as a member of the House. Maryrose appears, having tracked her down thanks to the sheer amount of soot the younger shadow gave off. Suddenly taking Barbara's hand, Maryrose invites her to dance only for the younger Shadow to trip and grow angry, believing that Maryrose is making fun of her. Amazed by Barbara's soot capacity, Maryrose exclaims that nothing she does will match up to her gift and compliments Barbara's earnestness. Seeing how they may work well together, the two promise to become adults as Barbara notes that Maryrose's presence made her feel more confident. A new voice comments on their relationship, from Christopher.

## Characters

1. Rosemary
2. Maryrose
3. Emilico
4. Kate
5. Shaun
6. John (Non-speaking Role)
7. Barbara
8. Susanna (Non-speaking Role)
9. Susie (Non-speaking Role)
10. Oliver (Non-speaking Role)
11. Barbie
12. Christopher (Debut)(Flashback)
13. Anthony (Non-speaking Role)(Flashback)
Chapter 138

## Chapter Guide

**"Baton Relay"** (バトンリレー, *Batonrirē*?) is the one hundred thirty-eighth chapter of the Shadows House manga series.

## Summary

Kate invites Oliver to the gathering between her and her class to reveal his allegiance. Oliver requests a marriage between him and Kate to not arouse suspicion when they meet up but John reveals that once children sign up for marriage, they cannot undo their decision. Kate ultimately rejects the both of them as the adults may become suspicious of Oliver. The group then shares their progress with the rest of the Star Bearers and Patrick reveals he managed to gain the key to Barbara's safe and gives it to Kate.

## Plot

Kate and her class gather for the second Gathering of Roses, as well as Oliver who reveals he has been freed from the brainwashing. Oliver theorizes that Olly gained his memories despite being an older resident of the manor is due to the Research Team members often thinking unnecessary things. While Olly hasn't regained his whole memory, he explains how he didn't have many friends. Bringing up a piece of paper, Oliver asks Kate to sign it, revealing it to be a marriage application to everyone's shock. He explains that by using engagement, they can use it as an excuse to stay near each other naturally as Kate is only a newcomer. John interjects and reveals that once a pair applies for marriage and the application is accepted by adults, the decision cannot be reversed and also takes out his application for Kate's answer. Kate decides to reject both of the boys as the adults will become suspicious of him if he submits the application. The group discuss their progress with their respective Star Bearers, and Patrick reveals that Barbara thanked him in her room and gave him the key to the written materials and hands it to Kate. Finally having the information to catch the culprit, Kate resolves to end the powerless hunt.

## Characters

1. Kate
2. Emilico
3. Patrick
4. Ricky
5. Lou
6. Louise
7. Shaun
8. John
9. Oliver
10. Olly
11. Susanna (Flashback)
12. Susie (Flashback)
13. Ben (Flashback)
14. Benjamin (Flashback)
15. Shirley (Flashback)
16. Barbara (Flashback)
17. Barbie (Flashback)
Chapter 23

## Chapter Guide

**"Ranking"** (格 (かく) 付 (づ) け, *Kakudzuke*?) is the twenty-third chapter of the Shadows House manga series. It is adapted into Episode 5 of the anime.

## Summary

The group is led into a parlor room, Edward sorts dolls representing each pair on a shelf, Patrick and Louise on the second-highest, and the rest, Kate, Shirley, and John on the middle. Louise gains a higher placement when she points out that Patrick accidentally implies his Doll has a personality and Shirley gets lowered as Rum is not interacting with her. Emilico also causes Kate's standing to be lowered when she leaves her side to comfort her friend. Patrick and Louise point out that Emilico is a strange name as it is not similar to Kate's name, implying that Emilico is an unloved Doll which makes her visibly upset. Edward brings down Kate's placement to the lowest shelf.

## Plot

The class is led into a parlor room with Edward telling the Dolls they are to take off their veils and the group is free to converse. He approaches a shelf and arranges figurines of the class with Louise and Patrick on the second-highest, followed by Kate, John, and Shirley in the middle section. The Shadows begin to give off soot, realising the Debut has begun and are not given clear instructions. Kate goes to have tea, approached by Louise who brags about Lou's looks, Emilico silently agrees with a happy expression to Kate's irritation. Patrick interjects and argues with Louise claiming that Ricky has a great personality which Louise points out is something Living Dolls shouldn't have, earning her a placement on the top of the shelf. Shirley earns a decrease in placement as Rum is not initiating contact, but is motivated to ask her for tea when Emilico goes up to her with words of encouragement. Kate earns a deduction as Emilico is acting out on her own and is mocked by Patrick, only for John to come to help. Emilico eats some sweets and nearly shouts from the deliciousness, causing Kate to cover for her which attracts John's attention. Patrick takes notice and points out Emilico's strange name, Louise agrees as their Doll's names are normally taken from the Shadow's name or rhymes. Louise asks if Kate isn't fond of her Doll, and calls Emilico an unloved face which visibly upsets her. Edward brings Kate's figurine down to the lowest level of the shelf.

## Characters

1. Edward
2. Louise
3. Lou (Non-speaking Role)
4. Kate
5. Emilico
6. John
7. Shaun
8. Patrick
9. Ricky
10. Shirley (Non-speaking Role)
11. Rum
12. Mia (Flashback)
13. Sarah (Flashback)
Chapter 100

## Chapter Guide

**"The Five Pairs' Debutant Class Reunion"** (五 (ご) 対 (つい) の同 (どう) 期 (き) 会 (かい) , *Gotsui no Dōki Kai*?) is the one hundredth chapter of the Shadows House manga series.

## Summary

Rum and Emilico happily reunite, and reveals the fact that Sarah is a spy. Kate then reveals that Living Dolls are humans and that Shadows are fairies called Morphs. While disposed Living Dolls are turned into Veiled Dolls, Shadows are locked into rooms and made to produce soot until they die. It is concluded that the Shadows House functions off of the lives of children.

## Plot

Emilico tackles Rum with a hug, happy to reunite with her friend and shows Shirley to the group. Shirley shows her soot power and reveals through Rum and Emilico that Sarah is indeed a spy. Kate explains what Morphs are to Louise and Patrick as well as the fact Living Dolls are in fact humans that Morphs copy. They theorise how Morphs form a personality and Rum explains the disposal of pairs that fail the Debut: Dolls are recycled into Veiled Dolls while Shadows are locked in rooms and made to produce soot until they die as they cannot return to their original forms. Seeing how the children are always kept in the dark about information, Kate concludes that the Shadows House functions off the lives of children.

## Characters

1. Rum
2. Shirley (Non-speaking Role)
3. Lou
4. Ricky
5. Louise
6. Shaun
7. Patrick
8. John
9. Kate
10. Emilico
11. Edward (Flashback)
12. Eve (Flashback)
13. Evelyn (Flashback)
14. Bertie (Flashback)
15. Bertram (Flashback)
16. Gil (Flashback)
17. Gilbert (Flashback)
18. Susie (Flashback)
19. Susanna (Flashback)
20. Jeremiah (Flashback)
21. Jeremy (Flashback)
22. Olly (Flashback)
23. Oliver (Flashback)
24. Nancy (Flashback)
25. Anna (Flashback)
26. Lydia (Flashback)
27. Liddy (Flashback)
28. Ben (Flashback)
29. Benjamin (Flashback)
30. Barbara (Flashback)
Chapter 112

## Chapter Guide

**"Entrance"** (入 (にゅう) 館 (かん) , *Nyūkan*?) is the one hundred twelfth chapter of the Shadows House manga series.

## Summary

Brought into the house on the train, the Morphs are all lead into a room filled with tables, chairs, and some bed boxes. Louise, Emilico, John, Patrick, and Shirley are brought in and left on boxes on the orders of Sophie and Joseph. The humans are made to eat and drink coffee, repeating every day until Sophie notices a Morph has mimicked a rat, killing the rat and eating the Morph, terrifying Kate. She notices the Morph with the stick has taken a human form along with John and are lead out of the room. Realising that mimicking one of the humans is her way out, she turns to Emilico as they share similar shapes.

## Plot

The cage of Morphs are snuck onto the train which takes off into the mansion where the Morphs are forced into a dark room with wooden platforms and a table with chairs. The door opens and Veiled Doll walk in, holding Louise, Emilico, John, Patrick, and Shirley as Sophie and Joseph enter, ordering the children be placed on the vacant platforms. Noticing how the two nobles have no faces, Kate considers revealing herself to them but hesitates as she doesn't know their goals. At night, Sophie returns and commands the children who have woken up to change their clothes and eat at the table, with the Morphs sneaking bites off their plates, and finishes with a cup of coffee. Sophie tells them that they are Living Dolls made by the Shadows House and only exist to serve them before leaving and repeating the next day. Kate considers showing herself but Sophie suddenly orders the light be turned on, noticing a rat has snuck in with a Morph that mimicked it and angrily throws the rat at the wall, killing it. She orders the Veiled Doll clean it up along with the dead Morphs then swallows the rat Morph whole which terrifies Kate who realizes that the Mirrors House was seized and the Shadows are not allies. She notices a humanoid Morph next to her, the same one that took a liking to the stick, which is lead out with John. Seeing that Morphs mimicking a human is the method to leave the room, Kate remembers that she has similar heights with Emilico and approaches her, taking off her cloth.

## Characters

1. Emilico
2. Rum (Non-speaking Role)
3. Ricky (Non-speaking Role)
4. Lou (Non-speaking Role)
5. Shaun (Non-speaking Role)
6. Kate
7. John (Non-speaking Role)
8. Sophie
9. Joseph

All characters in this chapter are from a flashback then it only be listed this way in case they show a flashback inside other flashback
Jump (magazine line)

***Jump*** (ジャンプ, *Janpu*?) sometimes also seen as ***JUMP***, is a line of manga magazines distributed by Shueisha. "Jump" line magazines are intended for the male audience, although the magazine line has also been popular among the female demographic. Shadows Hosue is one of the many titles from the JUMP magazine line.

## History

In 1949, Shueisha got into the business of making manga magazines, the first being *Omoshiro Book*. In 1951, Shueisha created a female version of that anthology entitled *Shōjo Book*. *Shōjo Book* led to the publication of the highly successful Shōjo manga magazine: *Ribon*. *Omoshiro Book* went out of print and Shueisha decided to make another male version of their successful *Shōjo Book* to even it out and made the magazine *Shōnen Book*.

In the middle of *Shōnen Book's* publication, *Shōnen Jump* began its run (at the time was a Semiweekly magazine and had no "Weekly"). *Shōnen Book* ended when *Shōnen Jump* became a Weekly magazine correctly changing its name to *Weekly Shōnen Jump*. In 1969 a special issue called *Bessatsu Shōnen Jump* took *Shōnen Book's* place. In addition to the success of *Weekly Shōnen Jump*, Shueisha created a Seinen version of the magazine in 1979, called *Young Jump* (now *Weekly Young Jump*). *Bessatsu Shōnen Jump*, later got renamed *Monthly Shōnen Jump* and became a magazine of its own. The seasonal issues of *Weekly Shōnen Jump* are now called *Akamaru Jump*. In 1985, Shueisha started the publication of two business related manga magazines; a salaryman *Jump* magazine called *Business Jump* and an office lady manga magazine called *Office You*, also in 1988 started the publication of *Super Jump*. Many other Seinen related *Jump* magazines, started as spin-off issues of the *Weekly Young Jump* magazine. In 1993, Shueisha announced and released the video game/manga magazine *V Jump* alongside the Jump light novel line *Jump j-Books*. *Monthly Shōnen Jump* discontinued in 2007 and was replaced with the *Jump SQ.* magazine, four series from the magazine were moved. In addition to the *Jump SQ.* anthology, a spin-off issue was created, called *Jump SQ.II (Second)*. *Saikyō Jump* was started on December 3, 2010, with close ties to *Weekly Shōnen Jump* and *V Jump*.

## Series

### Shonen Magazines

 *Monthly Shonen Jump* | 1970 February
 *Saikyo Jump* | 2010, 3 December
 *V Jump* | 1993
 *Shonen Jump Cross* | 2017 January
 *Weekly Shonen Jump* | 1969 October

### Seinen Magazines

 *Monthly Young Jump* | 2008 May
 *Weekly Young Jump* | 1979 May
 *Super Jump* | 1986 December
 *Ultra Jump* | 1999
Chapter 119

## Chapter Guide

**"Sparks of Reformation"** (改 (かい) 革 (かく) の口 (くち) 火 (び) , *Kaikaku no Kuchibi*?) is the one hundred ninteenth chapter of the Shadows House manga series.

## Summary

The children are shocked to see an adult Shadow without a Face but Thomas waves it off stating that adults do not carelessly show their face to others. Lewis had met Thomas before, asking for the senior's guidance which Thomas took, telling Lewis to tell Edward that he forcefully took the role from him, going in Lewis' place. Turning to the row of armour stands, Thomas summons a small soot ball, shooting it and taking out several stands, publicly revealing soot powers to the children. Believing that if the children compete to awaken a soot power, new Shadows will gain diverse powers which will earn him a higher position. On the chance it fails, the blame will fall on Edward.

## Plot

The Star Bearers, Sarah, and Douglas are shocked to see Thomas instead of the adult they were expecting. Some children question why Thomas is not accompanied by a Face which he explains that adults don't show their Face to those of lower standing. He goes on to state that he has come to reveal a hidden truth to reform the Children's Building.

Earlier, Thomas had met Lewis who asked for Thomas' help as the acting manager. Thomas reveals his face to Lewis, telling him that as any mistake can be fatal, he can take over the job for him, having Lewis report to Edward that Thomas forcibly stole the role from him should he ask.

Flicking a grape into his mouth, Thomas turns to the Passageway of Glory and summons a ball of soot, firing it at the row of armour stands which knocks them down. John is shocked to see the power and range as Thomas reveals the secret of soot powers, telling them to compete as they are important in being an adult. As the 3rd floor desires diverse soot powers, Thomas believes this action will create a large amount of soot powers, solidifying his position. If the plan fails, he can push the blame onto Edward as Thomas plans to keep Edward's influence down.

## Characters

1. Ben (Non-speaking Role)
2. Oliver (Non-speaking Role)
3. Barbie (Non-speaking Role)
4. Barbara
5. Thomas
6. George's Face (Non-speaking Role)
7. George
8. Nicholas
9. Doug (Non-speaking Role)
10. Douglas
11. Mia (Non-speaking Role)
12. Sarah
13. Emilico (Non-speaking Role)
14. Kate
15. William (Background)
16. Billy (Background)
17. Susanna (Non-speaking Role)
18. Benjamin (Non-speaking Role)
19. John
20. Louise (Non-speaking Role)
21. Patrick (Non-speaking Role)
22. Mirabelle (Non-speaking Role)
23. Isabelle (Non-speaking Role)
24. Bertram (Non-speaking Role)
25. Gilbert (Non-speaking Role)
26. Lydia (Non-speaking Role)
27. Jeremiah (Non-speaking Role)
28. Evelyn (Non-speaking Role)
29. Anna (Non-speaking Role)
30. Henry (Non-speaking Role)
31. Lewis (Non-speaking Role)
32. Shaun (Background)
Chapter 143

## Chapter Guide

**"The Difference in Power"** (実 (じつ) 力 (りょく) 差 (さ) , *Jitsuryoku-sa*?) is the one hundred forty-third chapter of the Shadows House manga series.

## Summary

John attempts to make distance from Gilbert, hindered by his injured leg. Loretta and Elizabeth decide to not call Susanna and reports to the First-Aid Team who calmly gather themselves and leave the girls to stand in for the team. In the hallway, Evelyn loses her composure, showing worry over Gilbert's actions. Back to the duel, John reveals his new move: John Shield, which blocks Gilbert's punch. Despite this, Gilbert manages to punch through John's shield, breaking his arm with the force of the punch.

## Plot

Seeing how Gilbert recovered his dissolved armor, John wonders if Gilbert's soot quantity is higher than his. He attempts to make distance seeing the difference of power, but his mobility is damaged by his injured leg. Meanwhile, Loretta and Elizabeth run to the washing room, deciding not to call Susanna, and hoping John will win despite the odds. Despite the possibility that the rest of the First-Aid Team being on Gilbert's side, Elizabeth points out that the members are not as close to each other as the Research Team. In the washing room, Elizabeth explains the situation, and Evelyn quickly organizes supplies with Bertram, asking the girls to keep watch while they leave. Out in the hall, Evelyn shows confusion and worry over Gilbert's decision, giving off soot. Back to the duel, John continues to get cornered, only for him to reveal a new move: John Shield, blocking Gilbert's powered punch. Despite this, Gilbert is indifferent, forcing his way through the shield and hits John's dominant arm with great force. The impact sends John to the floor, his arm badly injured, to the shock of everyone.

## Characters

1. Gilbert
2. John
3. Gil (Non-speaking Role)
4. Shaun (Non-speaking Role)
5. Elizabeth
6. Liz (Non-speaking Role)
7. Loretta's Face (Non-speaking Role)
8. Loretta
9. Eve (Non-speaking Role)
10. Evelyn
11. Bertie (Non-speaking Role)
12. Bertram (Non-speaking Role)
13. Kate
14. Emilico (Non-speaking Role)
15. Jim (Non-speaking Role)
Chapter 16

## Chapter Guide

**"Wash Day"** (洗 (せん) 浄 (じょう) の日 (ひ) , *Senjō no Hi*?) is the sixteenth chapter of the Shadows House manga series. It is adapted into Episode 3 of the anime.

## Summary

Kate gains better control over her soot and instructs Emilico not to tell anyone else about it. Upon leaving her room with Mia, Emilico is given a tour through the "Washing Room" where Dolls get washed. The two wade through a pool of soapy water to a room lined in showerheads. After accidentally splashing water into Mia's face, Emilico notices a series of scars on her friend's back. As they wait at the end, they run into Lou and Rosemary, who has recovered.

## Plot

Kate gains better control over her soot, now able to shoot it from her hands into a glass, and manipulate Rolly to make him hop. Excited by her master's new abilities, Emilico wants to brag to her friends, but Kate advises her to keep silent because she hasn’t  heard of Shadows having these types of special abilities. Upon returning to her room, Emilico wonders about the true nature of the soot, but stops herself as she realizes she’s treading into dangerous thoughts. She’s then surprised by the appearance of Mia, who’s snuck into her room. As the two leave, Mia claims Rosemary, whom she calls "Rose" for short, will recover from soot sickness and return saying that she "Showed you something embarrassing,".

Upon arriving at the "Washing Room", Mia and Emilico enter the series of rooms with Lou following behind. First up is the Desooting Room, leaving the pair dizzy from the powerful winds. In the next room, there is a long pool filled with soap suds. The group undresses and leaves their clothes in a basket that will be taken in the dressing room by the end. While swimming through the pool sized bath, Emilico admits that she is unable to read well compared to Mia who theorizes that Living Dolls do not share the same intellectual starting point as she was able to read all the letters immediately. Heading to a smaller room, Emilico gets shot in the face with water from the showerheads lining the walls, washing the soap off the girls' bodies. Emilico then accidentally slaps Mia's face with water from her hair, then catches a glimpse of several scars on Mia's back to her shock. In the dressing room, various Dolls receive check ups from Veiled Dolls, with Emilico and Mia reunited with Rosemary and Lou. They discuss the treatment of soot sickness, where Dolls will have to drink large amounts of water to flush the Scorches in their bodies. Rosemary admits her embarrassment, telling Emilico she "Showed you something embarrassing," exactly as Mia predicted, causing Mia and Emilico to break into fits of laughter to the confusion of their teammates.

## Characters

1. Kate
2. Emilico
3. Mia
4. Lou (Non-speaking Role)
5. Shaun (Background)
6. Ricky (Background)
7. Hank (Background)
8. Billy (Background)
9. Loretta's Face (Background)
10. Rosemary
Chapter 46

## Chapter Guide

**"L-I-V-I-N-G. D-O-L-L-S."** (生 (い) き人 (にん) 形 (ぎょう) , *Iki Ningyō*?) is the forty-sixth chapter of the Shadows House manga series. It is adapted into Episode 10 and Episode 11 of the anime.

## Summary

Emilico is acting strangely, casually dismissing Rum's disposal, and leaves to clean the bathtub. Kate decides to enter Emilico's room to search for an answer to this strange change. Dorothy and Ryan take a train to a village near the House using their human faces to drop off soot coal and pick out three children, serving them a cup of coffee laced with Lord Grandfather's soot like the children after their Debut. The three children are then taken into a room filled with Morphs, a Shadow's original form.

## Plot

Emilico talks to herself, calling the coffee delicious and that the Shadows House is full of splendid nobles that she is happy to serve. Kate asks her Doll if she is shocked over Rum's fate but Emilico simply dismisses the thought as Rum lost her use to the House and leaves to clean the bathtub. Kate identifies the coffee being the reason for Emilico's behavior, deciding to look in the Doll's room for an answer to bring her back to normal.

A train leaves the manor, with two of the passengers being Dorothy and Ryan, who complains of the shaking and feels sick. He continues to grumble when Dorothy tells him to drink some of the special coffee as it doesn't work on Shadows. The two travel to a nearby village with their faces visible, noting that the soot coal being burned by the human villagers makes them easy to manipulate when they constantly inhale the fumes. They hand a new batch of soot coal to the villagers and enter a small house where young children are lined up to be inspected by the nobles. The children are brought around a table and Dorothy hands out three small cups of coffee to a boy and 2 girls, congratulating them for being selected to work at the manor and the children drink. One of the children's fathers is happy about this as his daughter will be fine at the manor, asking what they could do without it.

In a dark room, the three children are put down on boxes, surrounded by Morphs of varying sizes. Dorothy comments that the creation of a new Shadow is exciting as Ryan tells the children to grow into splendid Living Dolls, shutting the door.

## Characters

1. Emilico
2. Kate
3. Dorothy
4. Ryan
5. Mattie (Debut)
6. Oscar (Debut)
7. Candy (Debut)
Chapter 39

## Chapter Guide

**"The Most Unfortunate"** (一 (いち) 番 (ばん) かわいそうな, *Ichiban Kawaisō na*?) is the thirty-ninth chapter of the Shadows House manga series. It is adapted into Episode 9 of the anime.

## Summary

Sophie, excited by the amount of soot John has displayed, accidentally reveals her face to the discomfort of her fellow Shadows. Rum and Ricky both manage to make it to their respective masters and free them. Ryan is displeased that things are looking too well for the remaining pairs, the other members of the third floor agree, as the House has no need for the talentless. They all turn their attention to the most pitiable pair: Kate and Emilico.

## Plot

Excited by John's display of soot, Sophie stands up and licks the window, revealing her face as she exclaims that she wants a closer look and wonders what it tastes like. Ryan nervously points out her face is showing while Gerald and Aileen behind the screen resist the urge to see. Sophie quickly calms down and hides her face again as Dorothy commenting on her strange behavior when it comes to soot, then declaring that the Debut is in its final act. During this, John switches with Ricky again and the two parties swap sides to end up where they want.

Rum finds the tunnel that Ricky hesitated to go through before, having been motivated by Emilico and goes through. As John and Shaun proceed to the exit, Ricky and Rum come across their masters. Ricky shares a chat with Patrick before making a key using molds provided on the box using soot. Meanwhile, Shirley's cage requires her to give off soot to allow flowers to fall off but Rum instead makes gloves and a mask as she cuts the plants which Dorothy claims the sap gives serious burns. As Rum cuts the threads on Shirley's clothes, the Shadow says something but the adults are unable to hear and they comment that Patrick and Ricky are also going to make it back barely in time. Ryan voices his disgust at these successes, asking Aileen and Gerald if that will really be the case and his fellow adults agree that there is always a useless pair in every Debut with the House having no need for them. Dorothy then notes that there is a final pair that has yet to have reunited, the most pitiful ones, being Emilico and Kate who only just have finally met again.

## Characters

1. Sophie
2. Ryan
3. Gerald
4. Aileen
5. Dorothy
6. Ricky (Non-speaking Role)
7. Shaun (Non-speaking Role)
8. John (Non-speaking Role)
9. Rum (Non-speaking Role)
10. Joseph
11. Patrick (Non-speaking Role)
12. Shirley (Non-speaking Role)
13. Emilico
14. Kate (Non-speaking Role)
Ben

* Manga
* Anime

## Name

**Ben** (ベン, *Ben*?) is one of the side characters of the Shadows House series. He is a Living Doll working in the house as a Star Bearer and acts as Benjamin's "face".

## Appearance

Ben is a young boy with caramel brown hair and brown eyes. He usually wears a white collar shirt accompanied by green shorts, vest and black bow tie. He's much taller and stronger than the rest of the Living Dolls.

## Personality

Ben appears to get along with his Master, Benjamin well as they are seen working out together. He's often with Barbie, acting as a bodyguard of sorts. He's a very serious person and follows the rules of the house almost religiously. Ben is also quite easily provoked and definitely intimidating.

## Plot

* Manga
* Anime

## Etymology

* **Ben** is of Hebrew origin and has the meaning of "son". Many Hebrew names combine Ben with another name, for example "Ben-Baruch", meaning "son of the blessed".

## Gallery

**Image Gallery of Ben**

* Manga
* Anime
Chapter 130

## Chapter Guide

**"Experiment and Miscalculation"** (実 (じっ) 験 (けん) と誤 (ご) 算 (さん) , *Jikken to Gosan*?) is the one hundred thirtieth chapter of the Shadows House manga series.

## Summary

Kate and Emilico meet with Oliver and Olly who explain the soot power records are kept by Barbara in a locked cabinet. The boys reveal their latest invention: a lie detector that uses a Scorch to detect negative emotions. The girls agree to test it only to be shocked when Oliver asks if they have been freed from their brainwashing, having Emilico confess she knows she is human. Kate realises Olly has recovered his memory as a human.

## Plot

Kate and Emilico walk to the Research Team's room, finding Oliver and Olly alone, with the Doll wearing an ice pack as he had hit his head earlier. Oliver states the soot power records are kept in a locked cabinet, with only Barbara having the key to it. The two then reveal their latest invention, a lie detector that uses a Scorch, which reacts to negative emotions, and have Kate and Emilico test it. When asked if Emilico hates bread, the Scorch becomes visibly upset, showing the invention works. Moving on, Oliver suddenly asks if the girls have been freed from their brainwashing, shocking the two as a glass cage lowers on Kate. Oliver voices interest in finding out why Kate constantly looks into incidents despite not being a Star Bearer, and have Emilico confess to remembering that she is human. Kate realises that Olly has recovered his memories as a human, the boys then reply that it truly is wrong to think of unnecessary things.

## Characters

1. Kate
2. Emilico
3. Liddy (Mentioned)
4. Lydia (Mentioned)
5. Jeremy (Mentioned)
6. Jeremiah (Mentioned)
7. Oliver
8. Olly
9. Barbara (Fantasy)
Chapter 148

## Chapter Guide

**"Sincerity"** (本 (ほん) 心 (しん) , *Honshin*?) is the one hundred forty-eighth chapter of the Shadows House manga series.

## Summary

Barbara demands Barbie to escort Kate and Emilico out though the doll hesitates. Emilico takes off her Portrait to convince Barbie to speak her mind freely, which she does. Barbie reveals her anger for Emilico stemmed from the fact Barbie was similar when she was younger, and acknowledging her would mean the actions she took were a mistake. As Barbie opens up, Barbara reveals her trust issues due to Maryrose's betrayal. She wears on her medal that she will face the children one more time as their leader, putting on the medal for the first time.

## Plot

Barbara demands Barbie to send Kate and Emilico out though they notice Barbie hesitate. Seeing how Barbie attempted to speak, Emilico decides to take off her Portrait and Barbie follows suit. Grabbing Emilico's collar, Barbie angrily reveals that Emilico's behavior angers her, as it reminds her of the person she was. She reveals that she refused to acknowledge Emilico as it would mean also acknowledging the actions she has taken until now was a mistake. As Barbara gives off a large amount of soot, Barbie opens up about her insecurities. Barbara admits that the responsibilities of a Star Bearer was too much for her, but she was too scared to trust anyone ever since Maryrose broke their promise. Admitting to her mistakes, she asks Kate if she's still willing to help which Kate affirms. Barbara wonders to herself if she can still become a Star Bearer that Christopher can praise, deciding to face the children as their leader and puts on her Star Bearer medal.

## Characters

* Barbie
* Barbara
* Emilico
* Kate
* Mia (Flashback)
* Rum (Flashback)
Emily

* Current
* Young

## Name

**Emily** (エミリー, *Emirii*?) is Catherine Mirror's attendant. She is also the adoptive grandmother of Kate.

## Appearance

In her younger days, Emily was a girl with medium-length black hair tied into a bun and wore a maid dress reminiscent of the Victorian style, with dark sleeves and a white apron and skirt.

In the present time, Emily is an old woman with gray eyes and gray hair that is covered by a white cloth. Her outfit consists of a dark brown dress, a light brown scarf that covers her shoulders, and a long white apron tied around her waist.

## Personality

Emily, when she was young, was a very determined person. She was very determined to save Catherine during the Morph attack, seeing that she did many ways for them to escape safely. Emily is very caring, looking after a motionless Catherine for 50 years. She has done the same to Kate, raising her lovingly and keeping her healthy.

## Etymology

* **Emily** is a female given name derived from the Roman family name "Aemilius", meaning "rival" or "industrious and hardworking".

## Trivia

* Emily was quite strong in her younger years, seeing as she was able to carry Catherine to her grandmother's house.

## Gallery

**Image Gallery of Emily**

* Manga
* Anime
Chapter 74

## Chapter Guide

**"The Value of Friends"** (仲 (なか) 間 (ま) の価 (か) 値 (ち) , *Nakama no Kachi*?) is the seventy-fourth chapter of the Shadows House manga series.

## Summary

As Kate and John seem to be caught, another John suddenly appears using his John Punch to splash water onto the Phantom, dissolving it. The current "John" and "Kate" are revealed to be Shaun and Emilico covered in soot with their master's clothes. They apprehend Maryrose and Rosemary, then celebrate. The happiness is short term as they realise they will have to hand over the Roses to the adults which will surely lead to their deaths. The two are then handed over the next morning.

## Plot

As Maryrose calls Kate naive, John suddenly jumps out behind a wall and sends a John Punch into the fountain, destroying the Phantom with the scattered water. Maryrose watches in shock as the soot washes off from "Kate" and "John" which are actually Emilico and Shaun disguised as their masters and are captured. The group recollect themselves and explain that Emilico offered the idea of swapping first. Emilico offers to split up her bread bun for everyone present but Maryrose and Rosemary who note that Kate's friends were the reason she was able to win and that they will accept all the blame to clear Kate's name. Maryrose also points out that despite her reasons, she put many Dolls at risk all to buy times and that her actions are unforgivable to the sadness of everyone. In the morning, Maryrose and Rosemary are handed over to the Star Bearers.

## Characters

1. Maryrose
2. Rosemary
3. Kate
4. John
5. Emilico
6. Shaun
7. Victor (Flashback)
8. Ben (Flashback)
9. George's Face (Flashback)
10. Belle Twins (Flashback)
Chapter 151

## Chapter Guide

**"Smile"** (笑 (え) 顔 (がお ) , *Egao*?) is the one hundred fifty-first chapter of the Shadows House manga series.

## Summary

Barbara requests Emilico's opinion on how to open up the Star Bearers to the children. Emilico believes the Star Bearers should join in on cleaning, and that she can help teach them as they're out of practice. Barbara assigns the dolls of the Star Bearers to clean up the parlor that was ruined by Gilbert and John's duel.

The dolls enjoy their time cleaning to Barbie's shock. While Emilico approves of their efforts, she asks for Barbie to smile. Barbie states that she lost the ability to smile like her old self. Despite this, she is assured that she should smile as her current self. After cleaning the parlor, Barbie walks with Barbara, noticing Emilico waving from a window. Deciding to leave the past behind, Barbie manages a small smile.

## Plot

Barbara asks Emilico for advice on how the Star Bearers can open up to the children. Emilico brings up the idea of the Star Bearers joining in on cleaning which Kate agrees with. When Barbie points out that the Star Bearers are out of practice, Emilico requests they practice with her. Barbara decides to have the dolls of the Star Bearers join Emilico in cleaning up the saloon from Gilbert and John's duel.

During the cleaning, Barbie is shocked to see all the dolls happy and laughing. Ben makes use of his physique to help Emilico reach hard to clean places while Olly thinks of inventions that could help the process. Susie joins in with her work ethic. After tidying up the saloon, Emilico approves of the Star Bearers efforts, but points out that Barbie should smile. Despite the Star Bearers' unease, Barbie is unoffended and states she lost the ability to smile like her old self. The other dolls assure her that they still care for her and Emilico exclaims that they only need a smile from the current Barbie. After some light banter, Barbie walks to the Star Bearer tower with Barbara. She notices Emilico waving from Kate's window, and decides to move on from the past with a small smile.

## Characters

* Barbie
* Barbara
* Emilico
* Kate
* Olly (Flashback)
* Susie (Flashback)
* Ben (Flashback)
Chapter 60

## Chapter Guide

**"The Research Team"** (研 (けん) 究 (きゅう) 班 (はん) , *Kenkyūhan*?) is the sixtieth chapter of the Shadows House manga series.

## Summary

Kate frantically apologises to Oliver and Olly, who rush over and pick up Emilico who they dub the "Super Living Doll" for her physical capabilities. Shaun joins them as they run tests on her while Kate and John are startled when Oliver and Olly feed Anna and Nancy sugar cubes as one pair remains asleep despite the chaos. Another pair threatens John for being too noisy. Oliver aids Kate's investigation, telling her his suspicions of the culprit being a man, and gives her a key that can unlock the door of the Living Dolls. Kate decides to hold a class reunion.

## Plot

Olly rushes to the group as Kate frantically apologises only for him to take Emilico, calling her a "Super Living Doll" as Oliver compliments her for handling Oliver's invention so well. Shaun joins them as Olly performs some physical tests on Emilico while Kate and John are given tea but are shocked to see Oliver and Olly feed Nancy and Anna sugar cubes. A pair named Lydia and Liddy threaten to slit John's throat as he's being noisy while another pair, Jeremiah and Jeremy sleep through all the commotion. Oliver and Anna also believe that John is engaged to Kate as Olly explains the perks of working under the Star Bearers: Bigger rooms, being exempt from cleaning, and luxurious meals for the Dolls as well. Oliver accidentally reveals that Kate has a high soot capacity with John, Barbara, Gilbert, Benjamin, Douglas, and Sarah being the same as not many children are able to create soot stalactites. He also explains the Phantom came from the Soot Pipes and that the door is heavy, something only a man could turn, at least not something the Belle twins were able to open on their own.

Shaun confirms that the robed Shadow from before was about as tall as Edward, Kate attempts to bring up Christopher, theorising he may be behind the incident but Oliver stops her, claiming he won't talk about Christopher or "Anthony". They approach the topic of perfumes which is handled by Lydia who angrily lectures them that the same perfume's smells can be different depending on the user and that adults use different sets of perfume. Noticing that it is dinner time, Oliver gives them a key that can unlock the Living Dolls' doors to sneak out, giving one to John as well to fix the wall. Going back to the main building, Kate silently thanks John as it was due to him that they met the Research Team. Planning her next steps, Kate decides to attempt a class reunion with her fellow debutantes.

## Characters

1. Anna (Debut)
2. Jeremy (Non-speaking Role)
3. Jeremiah (Non-speaking Role)
4. Lydia (Debut)
5. Liddy (Non-speaking Role)
6. Oliver
7. Kate
8. Emilico
9. John
10. Shaun
11. Olly
12. Nancy (Non-speaking Role)
13. Evelyn (Fantasy)
14. Eve (Fantasy)
15. Bertram (Fantasy)
16. Bertie (Fantasy)
17. Gilbert (Fantasy)
18. Gil (Fantasy)
19. Susanna (Fantasy)
20. Susie (Fantasy)
21. Master Robe (Fantasy)
22. Louise (Fantasy)
23. Lou (Fantasy)
24. Ricky (Fantasy)
25. Patrick (Fantasy)
Chapter 159

## Chapter Guide

**"The Fragrance of Sin"** (罪 (つみ) の香 (かお) り, *Tsumi no Kaori*?) is the one hundred fifty-ninth chapter of the Shadows House manga series.

## Summary

Patrick meets with Oliver and Lydia on their new invention: a platform that can climb walls. Oliver has Patrick grant permission for a veiled doll to speak as a witness, revealed to be Rum. She relays through Ricky that the culprit approached the tower, and is currently watching from above in a giant soot flower. Lydia uses her soot power to analyze some soot ivy, revealing it to have the perfume of a child, feelings of jealousy and sorrow, and the scent of dirt and flowers. Patrick and Ricky realize the culprit, and call out to Margaret, who reveals herself from the soot flower.

## Plot

Oliver and Lydia appear on their newest invention: Oliver MK. 3, a platform capable of cleaning and climbing walls with legs. Noting Patrick's Star Bearer medal, Oliver has him grant permission for a veiled doll to speak, as they were the only witness to the beginning of the soot power attack. The veiled doll is revealed to be Rum, and relays through Ricky that she saw a figure covered in the soot ivy approaching the building. While attempting to aid other dolls, she was nearly captured, and noted that the shadows that stepped outside were immediately attacked. She concludes that the shadow's main body is outside, inside the giant soot flower on top of the Star Bearer tower. Lydia reveals her soot power, which allows her to analyze an individual's soot, with a piece of the soot ivy. She notes that the perfume left on the soot is only available to children, with emotions of sorrow and jealousy, but isn't familiar to anyone that Lydia has met. Seeing how the culprit aimed for the Star Bearer tower first, the group decides that the jealousy is aimed at Kate. Narrowing down the suspects to shadows that are powerless, Patrick first suspects Sarah, until Lydia also reveals the scent of soil and flowers that aren't used in perfume. Patrick and Ricky deduce the culprit and run to the edge of the roof. Patrick calls out Margaret, who reveals herself from the giant soot flower, covered in her vines.

## Characters

* Patrick
* Ricky
* Olly
* Oliver
* Liddy
* Lydia
* Jeremiah (Fantasy)
* Rum
* Shirley (Non-speaking Role)
* Isabelle (Flashback)(Non-speaking Role)
* Mirabelle (Flashback)(Non-speaking Role)
* Belle (Flashback)(Non-speaking Role)
* Robert (Flashback)(Non-speaking Role)
* Robert's Face (Flashback)(Non-speaking Role)
* Benjamin (Flashback)(Non-speaking Role)
* Ben (Flashback)(Non-speaking Role)
* Sarah (Fantasy)
* Mia (Fantasy)
* Margaret (Non-speaking Role)
Chapter 156

## Chapter Guide

**"A Brief Respite"** (東 (ひがし) の間 (ま) , *Higashi no Ma*?) is the one hundred fifty-sixth chapter of the Shadows House manga series.

## Summary

In Barbara's former room, Kate tells Emilico about her meeting with Anthony. He revealed that Edward told Barbara about Christopher's death. Anthony coerces her into helping him pose as Christopher. Emilico and the former Star Bearers convinced Evelyn to continue treating Barbie, and she remains optimistic over their improving conditions. Their friends visit, and hold a tea party.

Edward meets with the third floor shadows, who punished Thomas by removing his arm. He reveals that an Invitation will be sent to the children tomorrow morning.

## Plot

Kate and Emilico move into Barbara's former room, where Kate wonders if she was right in tricking Barbara. She tells Emilico about Anthony, who knew that Edward told Barbara that Christopher is dead. He has Kate use her soot power to make him appear as a unified Christopher to save Barbara. Kate remains upset over lying to the former Star Bearer, and Emilico explains that she and the former Star Bearers managed to convince Evelyn to continue to tend to Barbie. Emilico decides to stay happy over Barbara and Barbie's conditions improving. Hearing a knock at the door, Emilico opens it to reveal their friends who came to visit. As everyone sets up for tea, Kate wonders if she will need Anthony, despite not knowing his goals and motivations.

On a balcony outside the soot pipes, Anthony muses to himself that Kate will rely on him more, and focuses on Edward next. The third floor shadows receive Edward's report, and decide that Thomas' revealing of soot powers is unforgivable. On the floor, Thomas is heavily injured, missing his arm. Seeing how they were also deceived, the third floor praises Edward. He announces that preparations are ready, and an Invitation will be sent tomorrow morning.

## Characters

* Emilico
* Kate
* Anthony
* Barbara
* Susanna (Flashback)
* Oliver (Flashback)
* Olly (Flashback)(Non-speaking Role)
* Benjamin
* Ben (Non-speaking Role)
* Patrick
* Ricky (Non-speaking Role)
* Lou (Non-speaking Role)
* Louise
* Loretta (Non-speaking Role)
* Loretta's Face (Non-speaking Role)
* Elizabeth (Non-speaking Role)
* Liz (Non-speaking Role)
* Isabelle
* Belle (Non-speaking Role)
* Mirabelle
* Dorothy
* Sophie (Non-speaking Role)
* Lord Grandfather
* Joseph
* Ryan
* Edward
* Thomas (Non-speaking Role)
Mirrorside

**CAUTION!**
**This place has many spoilers!**

**Mirrorside** (ミラーサイド, *Mirāsaido*?) is one of the villages near the Shadows House. Children who become Living Dolls have been shown to be from this village, with Kate claiming there are more.

## Appearance

Mirrorside is located at the base of the mountain that holds the Shadows House. Its most notable feature is the large clear lake reflecting things like a mirror. The houses and buildings are less modern and tall.

## Events in order

John, Shirley, Patrick, and Louise attended Mirrorside's school. John presented a speech about how the use of soot coal could help with Mirrorside's development, with the Principal complimenting him right after. The Principal then showed a stack of tickets from an attraction from outside the village. Patrick voiced out that this is no time to be playing around, but the Principal added that it is also important to accept those who have come from outside the village as well. He gave the tickets to the top three students - John, Louise, and Shirley.

After school, Shirley dropped her ticket with the intention of not going the attraction as well as staying in Mirrorside instead of attending the upcoming *Selection*. John and his siblings returned the ticket to her and asked why she wanted to work in the *clothier's workshop* instead of working for the mansion. Shirley said that even if the clothes are shipped outside of the village, she didn't know anything about the outside world. John convinced her to work in the Shadows House because the nobles dealt with foreign affairs.

On the other hand, Louise went over to Patrick's house and knocked on his door. When he opened it, she suggested that they should go together to the attraction. He initially refused because he had to prepare for tomorrow's *Selection*, but he had no choice to go as he was already being dragged along. She told him to make good memories as it may be the last day they would spend in the village.

The children headed over to the attraction, revealed to be a circus where they watch an unnamed girl perform on a tightrope.

## Places

### School

The school at Mirrorside is free to attend. The main task of the school is to prepare children for work in the Shadow House. The fate of those who did not pass the Selection is unknown. They probably stay to work in the village. The school involves the education of children only up to 13 years old (the last age of participation in the Selection).

### Clothier's Workshop

This is where all of the clothes used by the nobles are made. It's the work that most connects Mirrorside with the mansion. The clothes made here are also shipped outside of the village.

### Morphs' Forest

Entrance to Morphs' Forest is prohibited to local residents. There is a temporary Morphs storage in the forest, which is directly connected to the railroad.

## Trivia

* According with Taylor, Mirrorside is the most important village in the island for providing the Morphs and clothes to the nobles.

## References

1. ↑ Chapter 102
2. ↑ Chapter 103
3. ↑ Chapter 103
4. ↑ Chapter 117