Let us ever remember.

The Shadows are an exceptional noble family.

And to serve them is the pride and joy of every living doll's existence.

Ah. A very good morning to you, dear Mistress Kate.

I am the living doll who will be in your service beginning today.

Your name?

Ma'am?

What's your name?

You must be given one.

Please!

Katie, Kathy, Kat...

No, those won't do.

Maybe later.

Yes!

It's quite rude to stare.

Forgive me!

Kate prefers...

Go on, Mistress Kate.

Kate prefers not to look people in the eye.

If you looked at their forehead, wouldn't it seem like you were looking in their eyes?

Like this?

Well, it's not like you can tell.

It does seem like you're looking in my eyes!

You're just saying that.

After all, no one can see a shadow's face.

What is...?

The soot?

It emanates as a result of anger or other negative emotions.

So, right now, are you feeling negative?

Well... anxious, perhaps.

Anxious...

Soot collects in nooks and crannies.

I had no idea.

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That makes Kate more anxious than anything else.

Forgive me.

Anxious... Huh.

I feel anxious, too, Mistress Kate.

What does this say?

I don't know.

How will I ever be of service to Mistress Kate like this?

Forgive me, Mistress Kate!

What's done is done. Just clean it up.

Yes, ma'am!

I'm sorry.

Kate is going to take a bath now.

Right!

I'll have this mess cleaned up before you're done, Mistress!

My body doesn't seem to be working right.

Can I fix it, maybe by applying oil somewhere?

If I break, will I be thrown out, too?

No, no! I'm perfectly fine!

I am as fit as a fiddle!

Oh, no, I've done it again!

It appears that dolls can feel pain, as well.

Clothes are not to be used for cleaning up spills.

You're absolutely right.

But I needed a large cloth for this job, and I really don't mind being dressed like this.

Listen. The Shadows family's living dolls are more than mere servants.

They were created to mimic human beings precisely.

Without faces, it's hard to tell the members of the Shadows family apart.

Living dolls such as yourself also serve as our faces.

As such, we cannot have you neglecting your appearance.

Sorry. I didn't mean to bring shame upon your family.

There is so much you don't know, but you will learn gradually, over time.

Um…

Yes?

I'm a doll that was created by someone, aren't I?

That's correct.

Why are we dollscreated to look human?

Perhaps because it allows you to move about, to work, and serve as our faces.

And Mistress Kate,are you human?

You ask too many questions.

Forgive me...

What is it? Are you all right?

I think... this might be it for me.

I am broken, beyond repair.I can't seem to move my body.

I can no longer fulfill my duties.

I wish I could've had more timewith you, Mistress Kate...

This will not do!Without you, Kate cannot--

Huh?

Now my body is making the sounds of death.

Have you eaten?

I'm only a doll.I don't need to eat.

Food supplies the energyyour body needs to function.

It should be delivered to yourroom each and every day!

Forgive me... It's my first day.

I just ate a tiny bit.

Well, you must eat more!

I thought the rest was yours, so I left it on the bureau.In my room.

Wait right here.Kate will bring you something.

Mistress Kate...

Ahh! You mean it?

I can really have this?

Of course.

This is the good bread that you eat!

It isn't at all like the bread that's brought to my room.

It's white, and soft,and tasty-looking!

How lucky I am!

No! I won't eat it!

No matter how hungry I get I don't want to become such a greedy doll that I'ddare eat my mistress's bread!

Please take it away at once!

You are Kate's face,are you not?

Uh. I am.

Indeed. Kate wouldlike to see how she looks while eating something delicious.

Oh, you mean that'spart of my job, too?

In that case, no holding back!

Thank you!

What is it? Does such food not suit a living doll?

So yummy!

Tasty! I love it!

It must be the most deliciousbread in the whole world!

Huh? Mistress Kate, why do youseem so merry all of a sudden?

It's just funny to seesomeone so delighted over bread.

It's not just any bread!

Mm! It's the yummiestbread ever made!

Don't roll around while you eat!

Kate is going to bed now.

Thank you for your hard work today.

You're welcome, but I'm afraid I was nothing but trouble.

I'm so very happy, and the breadyou brought me was delicious.

Thank you!

You're welcome.

How do you feel now?

I feel great!I am full of energy!

I appreciate your positivity.

Did you forget already?

Please don't stare.

Forgive me.

Knowing I won't see you till tomorrow made me feel lonely.

You're a strange one.

Good night.

Oh, wow, you made a sootman!

How long have you been there?!

From the very start!

It's a masterpiece.

I was just passing the time.

What else could I do?

You may return to your room if you'd like.

No! I am quite enjoying watching you, Mistress Kate!

It makes Kate uncomfortableto be blatantly stared at in this way.

Well, would you careto play a game of cards?

Would I ever!

Hmm...

Pardon, but how doesone read this card here?

I can't read this oneor this one, either.

You taught me so much today,and I'm ever so happy!

Now I want to study even moreso I may better serve you.

I'm glad.

Why don't we make a deal then:if you will get up to clean an hour earlier tomorrow,then Kate will continue with today's lesson.

Hurray! That's wonderful!

Ah. Mistress Kate taught me to read this letter today.This one, too!

So that's how you write this.

Reading is quite difficult, isn't it?

But I'm sure I'll be ableto read better tomorrow.

I can't wait!

I slept too long!

Good morning, Mistress...

Good morning.

You're quite late.

Kate's going to take a bath.

Please clean up this mess.

Yes, ma'am! I will do my very best!

You've made excellent progress.

Mistress Kate! I could see your face!

Please stay like that a moment.

Perhaps your profile will tell me how you feel.

Please smile for me?

Like this?

Huh... Could you perhaps try a big, loud laugh instead?

Kate's never done anything like that before.

Like this.

Amazing. Such laughter with no cause whatsoever.

But what you said is right about profiles.

They're important.

Yes, ma'am!

I've finished all my cleaning.

Well done.

You've gotten quite dirty. Go wash up and change.

Then we'll have tea.

Tea time, together with you?

I'll prepare at once!

There, that's better!

The tea is almost ready, Mistress.

My goodness.

You only washed what you saw in the mirror, didn't you?

Pardon?! You're right--please forgive me!

Don't worry--come here.

Let's wipe you off.

There's something that I've been wanting to ask you about.

Do all the members of the Shadows family have a living doll like me?

Though the timing differs, we all get a living doll as recognition of our coming of age.

I suppose that makes sense.

What is it?

I was wondering...

Am I defective?

Mistress Kate, you're so prim and proper... so utterly unlike me.

Tell me: Will I ever be beautiful?

You are beautiful already, but I can make you more ladylike.

You see, Kate is highly skilled at makeovers.

Come, sit down.

Oh, no! Please, forgive me!

Forget I ever said that.

There's no need to make such a fuss over me.

I'll be all right, thank you.

Kate wants to play with her doll.

Sit.

It's so sparkly! I'd love one.

It's a makeup box.

If you learn to use it, you can make yourself prettier.

What's this?

Powder for improving your complexion.

But you don't need any of that yet.

Mistress Kate, I just had the most wonderful idea!

Mm?

If you put some of this powder on you, perhaps we'll be able to see your face.

No! Don't!

Forgive me for raising my voice, but Kate does not require such things.

I'm so sorry! I should not have done that.

After all, I serve as your face now, don't I?

It's more than that, you're Kate's cherished identity.

It seems like a lot to be someone's identity.

I wonder if I'm doing my job well.

If not, I shall just have try harder!

You must be still.

Forgive me!

Perhaps we should play dress-up, too.

Kate's wardrobe is in that room. Go pick something out.

Yes, ma'am!

How do I look?

Huh? Actually, it is strictly prohibited to dress up a living doll in a shadow's clothes.

Ah! What?! I'll go change at once!

Now I understand why.

Dolls look like perfect models of human beings.

Ah...

That's not true in the least!

I don't even notice when I get dirty, and my behavior is entirely uncouth.

If I wear lovely clothes, I'll end up falling and ruining them.

The credit belongs to Mistress Kate.

You made me look like this!

I am nothing more than a mirror of you.

This is your face smiling back at you!

Don't be presumptuous.

You don't control Kate's emotions.

Ahh! Forgive me! I got carried away!

That wasn't my intent.

I just thought I felt you smiling.

And you're not emitting soot.

Is it true that you no longer feel anxious around me?

Perhaps you're right.

Heh.

You just laughed!

I saw it.

It was as plain as day.

I've just realized.

Ma'am?

You are still in need of a name of your own.

But it's so hard to decide.

One idea is "Emily."

That's what the heroineof this book is called.

Emily? That's lovely!

She's upbeatand cheerful just like you.

I'd love that name!

But, on the other hand,you are rather strange and quite entertaining to watch.

You think I'm entertaining?

How about Emily with a twist?

Perhaps "Emilico"?

Emilico.

Do you approve?

Yes! It's such a wonderful name!

Emilico. Starting today,I'm Emilico. Hurray!

You're unique in your own way.

So make us proud.

I promise.

I'll do my best to be of serviceto you, Mistress Kate!

Thank you so very much!

Emilico.

Ma'am?

Isn't that spot...on the outside of the window?

The outside?

Ma'am. I do wonder.

Are other members of the Shadows family out there, too?