Episode 20

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* Title Card
* End Card

## Episode Guide

**"Individual Investigations"** (個 (こ) 別 (べつ) 調 (ちょう) 査 (さ) , *Kobetsu Sōsa*?) is the twentieth episode of the *Shadows House* anime series and the seventh episode of the second season. It aired on August 20, 2022.

## Summary

Louise gathers information on soot powers with Lou as requested by Kate during the midnight meet-up. After collecting what they could find, Louise asks Maryrose if she has been invited to Lord Grandfather's Wing, but learns it's something pairs only know of a day before. Meeting Benjamin in the Star Bearers' residential tower, Louise is disappointed to see he knows as much as Maryrose, but decides to have Lou join in on the training session Benjamin and Ben are in. Benjamin has Louise join in to grow strong as well, but she quickly gives up. With help from Benjamin, Louise realizes that Lou has her limits as well and they decide to take a break for the rest of the day.

Patrick and Ricky are asked to look into relationships between people who had debuted together. They ask their team leader William and his friend Henry who debuted together. The seniors reveal that Barbara and Maryrose also debuted together before listing Susanna, Gilbert, and the Research Team sans Nancy, Sarah, and Douglas as the more older members of the Children's Wing, noting that Sarah and Douglas also are peers. John enters with a gloomy expression, explaining that the Star Bearers scolded him for talking with Kate about marriage when he hasn't applied for it. On Henry's advice, Patrick goes to find a book about it in the library, but Sarah takes the book before he can. She explains that only adults can marry, and being engaged to someone that gets disposed of before adulthood is a subject of ridicule. Patrick heads to the conservatory where he meets Margaret, a member of Isabelle and Mirabelle's team, who reveals she heavily dislikes them and wishes for them to disappear. Being on better terms with Patrick, Margaret gifts him a peony and an invitation to grow flowers. Back in the manor, Patrick meets Louise, followed by Kate. Patrick realizes he has romantic feelings for Emilico due to her kindness from the Debut. He resolves to hide these feelings to be a better master for Ricky.

## Plot

Louise orders Lou to clean twice as fast so she can fulfill Kate's request to gather information on soot powers. They approach pairs near the training room and ask about their soot powers, using Lou's charm to convince them to talk. After Lou writes down all the information, Louise goes to meet Maryrose to see if her invitation to the Lord Grandfather's Wing has already been sent, not noticing Lou's fatigue as she claims she feels alright. Meeting Maryrose, the older girl explains that pairs are only told of the invitation the day before it comes, and speaking of invited pairs is forbidden. Before Louise goes to ask a Star Bearer for more, Maryrose tells her to take care of her Face. In the Star Bearers' residential tower, Louise finds Benjamin and Ben training, catching their attention when she complains of the smell of sweat. She decides to speak to him, careful to not mention Christopher but is disappointed to hear Benjamin knows as much as Maryrose when it comes to the invitation. Benjamin convinces her to join him in training, noticing Lou's fatigue. Louise is made to also join in on the exercise but she quickly gives up. Benjamin explains that Lou gets tired as well. Louise thanks him and leaves, asking Lou if she is tired, which the doll admits. Louise decides to take a break for the rest of the day.

Patrick asks Ricky if he should continue to support Kate, to which Ricky agrees as they would gain a better standing should she succeed. They meet with their team leader William and his friend Henry to ask about the relationships between peers. The seniors explain that they debuted together, and Barbara and Maryrose debuted together as well, being the oldest members of the Children's Wing. After them, Susanna, Gilbert, Oliver, Lydia, Jeremiah, Douglas, and Sarah follow in seniority, with the last two also debuted together. A gloomy John enters, explaining that the Star Bearers scolded him for talking about marriage with Kate when he didn't apply for a marriage. On Henry's recommendation, Patrick looks for a book about marriage in the manor's library but Sarah takes it first. She explains that only adults can marry, and getting engaged with someone that gets disposed of before adulthood is a subject of ridicule. While she compliments Ricky's expression, Sarah is confused when Patrick asks if she likes his doll, telling him not to differentiate from his "Face" and to grow up. Patrick heads to the conservatory where he meets Margaret, a team member under Mirabelle and Isabelle. She reveals that she wishes the twins would disappear, calling their hearts twisted and ugly. As her opinion of Patrick is better, she invites him to grow flowers, gifting him a peony she grew. Back in the manor, Ricky rules out possible candidates for marriage before implying that the best partner is Louise. Coincidentally, Louise enters from the end of the hall with Kate. Patrick realizes that he has developed feelings for Emilico since the Debut. He resolves to never reveal these feelings to act as a better master for Ricky.

## Characters

1. Louise
2. Kate
3. Patrick
4. Lou
5. Lou
6. James
7. Jim (No Lines)
8. Loretta's Face (No Lines)
9. Maryrose
10. Edward (Flashback)
11. Benjamin
12. Ben (No Lines)
13. Rosemary (Flashback)
14. Ricky
15. William
16. Billy (No Lines)
17. Henry
18. Hank (No Lines)
19. Lydia (Fantasy)
20. Liddy (Fantasy)
21. Jeremiah (Fantasy)
22. Jeremy (Fantasy)
23. Douglas (Fantasy)
24. Doug (Fantasy)
25. Shaun (No Lines)
26. Barbara
27. Barbie (No Lines)
28. Susanna (No Lines)
29. Susie (No Lines)
30. Oliver (No Lines)
31. Olly (No Lines)
32. Sarah
33. Mia (No Lines)
34. Robert (Cameo)
35. Robert's Face (Cameo)
36. Margaret
37. Maggie (No Lines)
38. Emilico
39. Gilbert
40. Gil (No Lines)
41. Belle Twins (No Lines)
42. Isabelle
43. Mirabelle