01x06 - The Garden Labyrinth

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He means we must stay here.

The door's been locked.

I don't understand the criteria.

He's definitely watching how we

fulfill our role as a shadow face.

But why was Ricky demoted one rank?

What was the reason behind your demotion?

Enough, already!

We weren't told to dance.

So it's my fault for

taking the initiative?

You all danced, so you're just as guilty!

It probably all hinges on how

Edward feels at the moment.

That's so unfair!

We are living dolls.

The Shadows family may

treat us however they see fit.

Aren't you fretting

over trivial matters, Ricky?

You're one to talk!

What's taking so long?

Are we supposed to go, too?

"The Garden Labyrinth"

What's taking so long?

Are we supposed to go, too?

"The Garden Labyrinth"

Don't be stupid. It's locked,

and he didn't tell us to come along.

Don't be stupid. It's locked,

and he didn't tell us to come along.

Use your brain, Black Sheep.

He never said we shouldn't come!

But that's what he meant!

Please don't fight!

This is why they call you Sunshine.

We're bitter rivals.

And why in the world do

you hold your cup like that?

How sorry I feel for Kate.

You hold cups by their handle.

Elegant, right?

No one holds it in both hands.

Oh, Ricky!

Thank you for telling me!

Emilico! You're just some

unloved doll with a strange name!

Mistress Kate told me

I was fine just how I am.

And I have no right or

reason to not believe her.

Th-That's disgusting!

You're trying to mock me!

Huh?

A stone?

You fool! That's what you get

for thinking it was okay to eat!

It's more of Edward's abuse.

Hm? Where have I seen this before?

Oh, that's a fève. I read about them.

It's a small porcelain good luck charm.

One is placed inside galette des rois,

a sweet pastry eaten on New Year's.

Happiness comes to whoever finds it.

What does such useless knowledge

have to do with the debut?

There's writing on it.

Edward did say we should eat our sweets.

Maybe there are more

fèves in the other sweets.

They might spell out a message.

Nice work, Emilico!

Come on, let's eat!

All this for the five of us?

I'm not eating that.

Your theory is just a wild guess.

Fine, if you think you know better.

But don't come crying

if your rating goes down.

"There is a good luck charm

in the galette des rois."

But that's

What are we supposed to do with that?

Damn it! I knew this was

just more of his abuse!

I ate too much. I feel sick.

Emilico.

It opened!

This means we should go after them, right?

It might be a trap.

Besides, we don't even know

if those really are fèves.

Come on, let's go!

Worrying about our masters

isn't a trivial matter!

It was supposed to be easy.

Kate can be brought down,

no, must be brought down.

But I got her living doll all fired up.

On top of that,

when I played piano to calm myself,

Patrick and his doll start dancing!

Now Kate and her doll are closer,

making it harder to eliminate them!

This debut is a test

of my skill as a judge.

I will seem less than

motivated if no one fails.

But I can't simply fail

a pair without reason.

I must get my plan back on track!

Calm yourself, Edward.

It really isn't that difficult.

That took longer than I'd thought.

Aren't you forgetting something important?

Where are our shadow masters?

The rules are simple.

You must exit the garden

before the allotted time expires.

But first, you must save your masters.

Save them? What have you done?

You must be concerned.

It's important to feel that way.

After all, living dolls exist

for the sake of their masters.

Why are you putting us through this?!

Such questions are trivial, immaterial!

Consider carefully what

you should be thinking about

and what you should not be.

You must protect your masters,

for they are nobles.

No harm must come to a living

doll's face while in the labyrinth.

And a shadow's attire must not get dirty.

Thus far, the ranking from

the top is Lou, Shaun, Ricky, Rum,

and last, Emilico.

Higher rankings yield a greater advantage.

The items you see over there

may prove useful in this test.

The top-ranked doll chooses first.

Why choose a rock over one of those items?

Huh?

I'll take this.

That's how you choose?!

I have trouble making up my mind.

Don't neglect important decisions.

But it's not like you have

the capacity for regret.

It's not my style to carry junk around.

What is my style?

It could be trouble if she

threatens me with those shears.

Should I choose that weapon?

I need something really versatile.

Water.

Does that mean we'll

have to deal with scorches?

Bread.

This won't be over today?

We're in for a long haul?

Hurry up and choose.

You two are ranked the same.

You can decide who picks first.

All right, I'll go first.

Like hell you will!

You got some nerve!

You better stop messing with me.

You already punched me once.

Shall we pick up where we left off?

Um, why don't you say what you

want to choose at the same time?

There's but one choice!

The magnifying glass!

The soot suit!

Isn't that wonderful, you two?

Next is Rum.

A lantern during the day? That's stupid.

Ricky, you talk tough, but you

chose something to protect yourself.

Didn't you hear the rules?

No harm must come to a living doll's face.

And last, Emilico.

Hurray! What I want is still there.

I know you're lying.

There's only junk left!

Junk? What about that bread?!

You're still thinking

about food after all we ate?

Bread That's no surprise.

Sorry, bread, not this time.

This is what I wanted!

She's an even bigger idiot than I thought!

Emilico, why'd you pick that?

It looks heavy.

I had to have this!

The sootglass takes about two hours

for the soot to go from bottom to top.

You must bring your master

to the exit before then.

Take this and wait at the entrance

I told each of you to go to.

Now, go!

A pencil, rope, scissors,

a handkerchief, and a map.

This mark looks like a small hut.

Hmm? What's this black dot?

Oh, there are five of them.

Is that where the shadow masters are?

Is that writing?

Must be a hint!

The magnifying glass was a smart move!

Maybe I can pinpoint my master's location.

I can't read it even with this.

Emilico has sharp eyes.

Maybe she could read it.

Rum! What a coincidence!

Just kidding!

My entrance was next to yours,

so I thought I might run

into you if came this way.

Me, too.

Have you decided where to go?

I'm heading for this hut mark

nearby. Let's go together!

Hm?

I'll be right back.

There's a waterway below!

I must pay more attention.

I nearly fell in.

Let's put it on the map.

Isn't this kind of fun?

I really could've used that lantern.

Hush.

Seriously? You cut a shortcut through

the hedge?! Is that even allowed?

Wait. I might be able to

use her to my advantage.

Lou, where are you headed?

Nowhere special.

Your utter lack of thought is impressive.

I think I know where

the shadow masters are.

No, you don't.

Yes, I do! There's a hint

right on the map.

What map?

Look in the bag we received!

The map has dots that seem worthless.

I'm the only one who noticed!

I'll take you there if

you hack us a shortcut.

Okay, tell me where to start.

However

I'll give you a buzz cut if you're lying.

It's a deal!

You can put your stuff in here.

Oh, um

Go ahead.

I'm fine.

See? I can even push it with one hand.

That was scary!

But at least it stopped.

Don't worry. I don't need help.

That was my fault.

All right!

I want to help.

We can push it up if we work together.

I was trying to be strong.

We can get more done by working together!

We made it!

Nice work!

An expl*si*n?!

Did someone trigger a trap?

Soot really packs a punch.

The air is so refreshing.

A stroll might be nice.

This place is huge!

We can see all sorts

of things from up here.

Is that soot?

There are little black dots here.

I know! These are where

the shadow masters are!

This dot is nearby. Let's go have a look!

I'll pick a few more

oranges for Mistress Kate.

Edward said wait here

till someone comes, but

Maybe this soot power could help.

Or is it risky drawing attention to it?

It is so tempting, though.

Oh, it's you, Kate.

That's an interesting spot.

John!

This is perfect.

There's a question that cannot wait.

John wants your hand in marriage!

Not a chance.

Don't be so hasty.

John has taken a fancy to you.

He shall be King of Shadows House.

You will not regret this.

What's with him? Is he an utter fool?

Are you saying you'll help

if we're to be married?

Kate will not marry

someone so calculating.

Yes, that was the plan.

Quite perceptive.

You are the one for John.

I wish he'd go away already.

John was put in a crate,

but with a wham, bang, kaboom,

he blew it to bits and escaped!

If you overcome this ordeal

on your own, we'll be equals.

Then we may revisit the subject.

Wait. Didn't Shaun help you escape?

No, John did it without

anyone else's help.

How?

Weren't you listening?

It was like, wham, bang, kaboom!

It doesn't appear he was

consciously controlling soot.

But in your case

that cage is quite a sight to see.

It looks more challenging

than John's crate.

How will Shaun find you if

you're not where you should be?

Oh, right. We were told to wait.

Shaun was supposed to come?

So that's it. You're a smart one, Kate.

Goodbye for now. Call John really

loud if you wish to be saved.

There were no repercussions

for his conspicuous use of soot.

Good to know.

And it's good to know that there are

other shadows who can control soot.

This whole test is like one big spectacle.

This debut

It's as if someone were watching us.

It seems John failed

to throw Kate off-kilter.

But his high soot volume

was quite impressive.

Epic failures are more entertaining

than outstanding candidates.

What vulgar tastes you have.

This is a test.

Oh, please. It is one of

the few diversions we have.

John and that labyrinth-chopping

doll are most entertaining.

But Edward went through such

pains to create it, the poor fellow.

Does he mean to be a gardener?

His obstinate personality is clear to see.

Should you not say, earnest?

He is trying to please

Lord Grandfather, no doubt.

In any case, Edward's bias in

regards to the test is unflattering.

Notably, his treatment

of poor last-place Kate.

Even worse, her living doll

has sunshine on the brain.

Next episode, "An Incomplete Map."