Running Man

Those ears are—

...

No... Sorry. I was just remembering my youth,
is all.

Back then, I'd dedicated myself to a certain dream.
But it's been so long, I'm not sure there's a point in
chasing it anymore...

If I'd ran into those ears earlier in life, maybe
things could have...

*sigh* No, let's face it. That dream ran away a
long time ago...

Trust me, I'm right behind you! Let's meet at the
bridge at the entrance to Kokiri Forest!

Or...are you already throwing in the towel?

Oh... I see. Then let's postpone our fated clash for
now. Just don't keep me waiting too long. Haha!

Oh, no need to worry about me. Heh heh... I'm
sure I'll be just fine. After you...

To get to the bridge at the entrance to Kokiri
Forest, you have to cross Hyrule Field. See
you there!

Uh... You know the race has started, right? Oh!
And that the finish line is at the bridge at the
entrance to Kokiri Forest? I'll meet you there.

There's certainly room for improvement, but your
gusto is astonishing, to say the least!

If only gusto made people faster, am I right? Your
record is...time! Not bad at all!

Try not to let being beaten by one second keep
you up at night...

Let's see who can make it across Hyrule Field to
the bridge at the entrance of Kokiri Forest first!

Oh! And time might be my record time, but
don't let that keep you from trying! Haha!

So how about it? Think you can beat me?

Haha! It seems you're already doing some
other challenge.

If you want to take me on, you'll need to finish up
that task first!

That's the spirit! Well then, if you would kindly
start us off...

Ah... If that's the case, you'll never find the spirit
of the wild, you know...

Prepare your body, friend, and let us enter the
wild together!

Is it possible for man to return to the wild,
I wonder...

No one must be allowed to interfere with this
bursting spirit of the wild!

Now that the bridge has been fixed, why not test
your speed against mine?

You're back, I see!

But to see someone even attempt the journey
here... You are truly impressive.

I've come here searching for the spirit of the wild!
My dream is to run in every corner of the world!
And yet...

Men... Monsters... Fish... I've simply become too
fast for any of them to compete with me.

But you... Lean, sturdy... Seems like fate has
brought me a new challenger! Haha!

Hmm! You know, I don't think we've been
introduced.

Have you come here searching for the spirit of the
wild too? My dream is to run in each and every
corner of this world! And yet...

The land of harsh sands spoken of in rumors...

If such a place truly exists, I would like to run
through each and every one of its corners...

Are you aware of the desert beyond the
Gerudo Fortress?

Go in unprepared, and you could find yourself
blinded by a dust storm or drowning in quicksand.

I hear it's a pretty relentless place! But it can't be
nearly as relentless as me. Haha!

And unless I conquer it, I can't say I've run in every
corner of Hyrule, can I?

Hm... Looking at you... How confident are you in
those legs of yours?

If the bridge ever gets fixed, how about a little
race? It would certainly make for good training!

Hm... You know... That's a rock-solid build you
have there. Haha!

If the bridge ever gets repaired, perhaps you and
I should have a little race.

I speak of the desert, friend! The one that
stretches beyond the fortress.

There's supposed to be a land of harsh sands
beyond the Gerudo Fortress...

But how will I get there if they won't let
me through?

My parley with the Gerudo failed miserably, and
they won't let me through...

You see... There's rumor of a "land of harsh sands"
that lies beyond the Gerudo's fortress.

*sigh* What a shame I'll never get to see it...

Oho!

A rival, huh?

Spirit of the wild...

What a mess...

Huff...huff...huff...

You clocked in at time! I'd expect nothing
less of my rival. Heh heh...

However...huff...huff...seems I was faster this
time too.

A-astounding... It's just as I thought! Racing you is
the key to exceeding my limits!

Here. This is a token of my appreciation!

I... I'm going back to Gerudo Valley... Do you
want to come along?

YES! I was hoping you'd say that! Back into the
wild we go!

Alrighty, then! If you want to race again, I'll be in
Gerudo Valley!

Huff... Huff... Huff... Huff...

A speedy time! Huff... Huff... Not bad at all!

But it seems... Huff... Huff... I was still faster.

But even though it's an old record...you're still the
first person to ever beat one of my times!

Which makes this something to celebrate! Here,
take this as a small symbol of my admiration.

Racing you inspires me to push myself to become
the best I can!

I'd be honored to race again! And if you manage
to break another record, I'll have something
special for you on the other side!

But congrats on a great go! Are you heading back
to Gerudo Valley?

Good effort, champ! Your time was time!

Pretty good but not enough to beat my record
of time.

Try to seize the full spirit of the wild next
time, yes?

Ahh... Well, I'm heading back to Gerudo Valley.
Want to go back together?

But enough of that for now.

Huh? Are you done racing the running man?

The finish line is the entrance to Kokiri
Forest, right?

Um... Link? I think we're pretty far from the course
the running man told us to take.

Maybe it's best if we give up the race for now...

Those are some gaudy goggles. They'd probably
look better with some long ears!

That's a Keaton Mask, isn't it? It's not bad, but the
ears are probably a bit too short...

That's a Skull Mask, isn't it? Personally, I prefer
ones with more fluff to them.

That's a Spooky Mask, isn't it? It would be even
better with long ears!

Haha! I'd know that Bunny Hood anywhere! Looks
like we match!

I am one with the wind! I am one with the sky! I will commit
my body to the outdoors and become nature itself!

That's a Goron Mask, isn't it? It would be so much
better if you added some long ears.

That's a Zora Mask, isn't it? Maybe I'd like it if the
ears were placed a bit higher...

That's a Gerudo Mask, isn't it? Wouldn't hurt to
put some long ears on it.

That mask kinda looks like the princess! I'd add
some longer ears, but that might be a little rude...

A mask of a simpleminded boy, huh? Maybe it'd
look better with some long ears.

That's an interesting mask. It couldn't hurt to add
more ears though.

Oh! Have my inner thoughts been laid bare?
Haha! Well, anyway...

If I'd had those ears earlier in life, I'd probably be a
completely different person...

A moment, my boy... Weren't you wearing a hood
with long ears just now?

Huh... If I was imagining things, feel free to ignore
me... Heh...

Well... Let's put a pin in that for now...

Oh! Have my inner thoughts been laid bare?
Haha! Well, anyway...

This is all I ever wanted. At least...that's what I
thought.

Now that I have it, I can't tell if this is happiness,
or... Is this mourning?

Could it be? Have I truly become the fastest thing
there is?

My boy, I ask a favor. When you grow up, please
find me and test your speed against mine.

Thank you. This Bunny Hood suits me perfectly, if
I do say so myself.

The truth is...I want to become a rabbit.

If nothing else, learn to heed the wind with
my ears...

Maybe not literally, but I'm determined to forge
my body into the pinnacle of sprinting excellence!

But perhaps you mistake my meaning? Haha!

I admit, it may be a bit much for a child
to understand.

My boy, have you come here to run with the
winds as well? Haha!

Legend has it that rabbits used to dominate these
hills with their agility and speed!

I'd like to become one of those rabbits.

To sense the wind with my ears and dash across
fields on legs of power!

Sounds like a beautiful dream, I know.

Those ears...could it be?!

Finally!

Should I just give up...

Those are some gaudy goggles. They'd probably
look better with some long ears!

To flow like the wind and blaze like fire! Until the line between
me and the great outdoors is no more, I. Will. Run!

That's a Keaton Mask, isn't it? It's not bad, but the
ears are a bit too short...

That's a Skull Mask, isn't it? Personally, I prefer
ones with more fluff to them.

That's a Spooky Mask, isn't it? Might look better
with long ears.

I see you got a Bunny Hood for yourself! Then let
the pair of us run like the wind together!

That's a Goron Mask, isn't it? Might look better
with some long ears.

That's a Zora Mask, isn't it? I wish the ears sat just
a little bit higher.

That's a Gerudo Mask, isn't it? Pretty cool, but
adding some long ears to it wouldn't hurt.

That mask kinda looks like the princess! I'd add
some longer ears, but that might be a little rude...

A mask of a...simpleminded boy, huh? He might
look better if he had long ears.

That's an interesting mask. It couldn't hurt to add
more ears though.

Ah...I was startled...

That was close...

Phew... You saved me.

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Mysterious song...

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Hey! Watch it!

Stop it!

Put that down!

Waaah!

Gyah!

Eeek!

That's hot!

Hot, hot!

Y-yow!

Ouch!

Whoa!

It's blinding!

Whaaa?!

Hey now!

Gyah!

Eesh!

Brrr!

C-c-cold!

Hey!

Huh?!

Watch it!

You'll be so kind as to sell the ears to me, won't
you?! Won't you?!

I'll buy them! PLEASE! Price is no object!

YES! In that case, let's... Oh?

No good...

I wanted to pay you, but it looks like your wallet
doesn't have the space...

Still...I must find some way to convey my passion!

That hood... Would you be willing to part with it
even if you don't get anything for it?

Awww... Believe me, I want those ears. But your
wallet's full, and giving them away for nothing in
return would be a real shame...

Are you sure? Like...are you surely-sure...

that I can have them for free?!

Hahaha! Yes! YES!

The rabbit ears are finally mine!

Come find me if you change your mind!

I'll do...whatever it takes...

It's a deal! Here, take this!

Please! Don't do this to me! I'll pay good rupees
for them!

I'm begging you! Please sell me those rabbit ears!

My boy! You're going to sell them to me after
all, right?

Oho! Had a change of heart about selling me
those ears of yours, hm?!

Those ears are—

The ears of the legendary rabbit, said to move
like the wind and chase the call of the very
gods themselves!

Hey... When you grow up, would you consider
challenging me to a race?

Haha! Plenty of time between now and then
though, so try not to forget me.

Thank you, my boy... With this, I'm now one step
closer to the wild!

I'm one step closer...