High atop a cliff sits the mansion known as Shadows House, home to a faceless clan that pretends to live like nobles; they express their emotions through living dolls that also endlessly clean the home.

The Star Bearers have determined that the soot pipes are the origin of the phantoms.

Kate and the others look for hints as to Master Robe's identity.

Kate meets with her peers; Emilico and John reminisce under a starry sky.

The peers and their living dolls, begin their investigations.