Following their induction into the Shadows House, Kate and her Doll Emilico find themselves under the watchful eye of the Star Bearers, the formidable overseers of the children's domain. To evade their scrutiny and the sinister mechanisms maintaining loyalty, Kate and Emilico must navigate a web of alliances and deceit, aspiring to ascend as Star Bearers. Meanwhile, the Star Bearers face a new enigma as a mysterious cloaked figure known as 'Master Robe' infiltrates the children's wing, initially appearing benign but soon sparking perilous incidents that jeopardize the Dolls. Determined to clear her name, Kate embarks on unraveling the mystery, only to confront a labyrinth of suspects and scant clues, heightening the challenge of unmasking Master Robe and uncovering their motives.