Kate

Kate looks like a black silhouette, with no visible face, just like other members of the Shadow family.

She has long hair styled in twin side-up ponytails, decorated with a red rose accessory.

Her clothes include a long-sleeved blouse, a red jumper skirt, and a red jacket.

She wears white lace socks and red strap shoes.

It is said that her nose is higher than Emilico’s.

Kate is very intelligent and always thinks things through before acting.

She acts like a proper lady with good manners and grace.

Despite her calm side, Kate can become emotional; strong anger or worry sometimes makes her act without thinking.

She knows she sometimes rushes too much and doesn’t see what’s going on around her.

Kate is careful not to get too close to other Shadows because she carries a big secret.

With Emilico, Kate first kept her distance but soon learned to trust and care about her deeply.

Kate wants Emilico to stay true to herself and always respects her individuality.

She picks a special name for Emilico, showing how important individuality is to Kate.

Kate has a mysterious power to control soot.

With her soot, she can move objects from far away, make soot-filled dolls fly, and even help Emilico dance by wrapping soot around her legs.

Later, she learns to shape soot into wings and ropes to glide or hold things down.

Kate has a very large amount of soot compared to most Shadows.

When she feels strong emotions, a jet of soot comes up straight from her head.

She can even create "soot icicles" on the ceiling, a sign of strong ability.

Kate serves as Emilico’s master, but their bond is like that of true friends.

She teaches Emilico reading and writing, shares her food, and worries about Emilico's health.

Kate divides cleaning duties in their shared room and shows both gentle and firm sides as a master and companion.

Kate earns trust and respect from children and even is awarded the title "Star Bearer" after solving difficult problems.

In the Shadow family, she is often seen as a bit strange or distant because she questions the rules and authority.

• "My name is Kate Miller."
• "I have come here to take back the Mirror House."

The Star of SHADOWS HOUSE

Kate is a Shadow living in SHADOWS HOUSE, a grand estate where Shadows mimic noble life.

She lives with Emilico, her "living doll," and tries to guide and care for her.

Kate stands out because, unlike other Shadows, she questions the traditions and the rule of Lord Grandfather.

She resists blindly following the family and dreams of freeing Emilico and the other dolls.

Soot Powers Awakening

Even before the big test called "The Debut," Kate already has soot powers.

She learns to use soot to move things, control objects, and make birds or ropes out of soot.

She uses her gift to help Emilico during important events, like their Debut where Emilico falls into a trance.

Kate’s deep care helps Emilico snap back to herself, and their bond grows even stronger.

Climbing in Status

After helping to solve the "ghost event" and finding missing sootless members, Kate is promoted to a group leader by Barbie.

Her success and leadership earn her much respect from the children.

Secret Origins

Kate’s true self isn’t just a Shadow.

She is the daughter of Catherine Miller, noble of the Mirror House, and was born in the real world more than sixty years ago.

When Catherine was pregnant, a magical creature called a Morph entered her home.

The Morph later attacked the family, causing a strange illness.

Catherine fled with her maid Emily, but was caught by a Morph and wrapped in a black cocoon.

Emily saved her by breaking the cocoon, but Catherine turned pitch black and could not move.

Hidden away, Catherine gave birth after fifty years; her daughter was named after her by Emily, who acted as the girl’s grandmother.

Growing Up and Strange Changes

As a child, Kate looked completely human and played openly with other children.

But after turning 12, her body slowly turned black, became covered in soot, and she lost her face.

She became unable to show herself in public, facing much sadness and confusion.

Her "soot icicles" even reached the ceiling, a painful experience for a young girl.

Searching for the Truth

Emily (her grandmother) finally explained Kate’s true background.

Longing to find out who she really was, Kate left home at age 13.

She traveled to the island with the SHADOWS HOUSE, saw many strange things, and realized her old home was now the forbidden SHADOWS HOUSE.

She learned that villagers gave Morphs to the manor and heard about Selection Ceremonies.

Kate disguised herself as a Morph and sneaked into SHADOWS HOUSE.

There, she reunited with her circus friend, now a living doll.

To blend in, Kate copied the doll's manner and finally introduced herself as "Kate" in SHADOWS HOUSE.

When naming her own doll, she chose to honor her grandmother by naming her Emilico.

Kate is sometimes called "The Beautiful Rose" by Maryrose.

She values freedom and individuality more than the traditions of the SHADOWS HOUSE.

Kate's soot often rises straight up from her head, showing her feelings.

Kate refuses to blindly trust the rules of the house and secretly fights to change things.

Kate's real name is Kate Miller, linking her to the original Mirror House.

Stars and awards are special signs of her leadership and popularity.

She is seen as a special, even dangerous, person by the Shadow family's leaders.

Kate's journey is about finding herself, helping her friends, and changing the Shadow family's strict ways.

Her story is filled with secrets, courage, and hope for a brighter future.