Curiosity Shop, Kafei, Anju's Grandmother, Rosa Sisters, and Twin Jugglers

I'm sorry. Our rooms are filled.

Oh, Tortus, you're late...

Tomorrow is another early day, so good night. I'll read you a story tomorrow.

Oh, Tortus. Did you finish helping father?

Then let mother read you a story.

Now, which story would you like to hear?

I'll pass
Carnival of Time (2 hours)
Four Giants (Til morning)

The Carnival of Time, is it?

The carnival is almost here, so it's good for you to learn its meaning. It's a little long, but I'll read it with some enthusiasm. Ahem...

"The Carnival of Time." Each year, the season of harmony begins when the sun and moon are in alignment.

Paying homage to the way that both nature and time are tirelessly in the process of progressing...

the Carnival of Time is when the peoples of the four worlds celebrate that harmony and request fruitfulness for the year.

For ages, people have worn masks resembling the giants who are the gods of the four worlds.

Now, it has become a custom for each person to bring a handmade mask to the Carnival of Time.

It is said that if a couple united on the day of the festival and dedicated a mask as a sign of their union, it would bring luck.

The centerpiece of the carnival is the clock tower, and on the eve of all the festivities, the doors to its roof are opened...

From atop the clock tower roof, a ceremony to call the gods is held and an ancient song is sung.

All of these festivities for the Carnival of Time are held so that we may ask the gods for a rich harvest in the year to come!

You did a good job! That's all for Tortus!

Now, when does the clock tower roof open?
On the eve of the festival
I dunno

Well in that case, you try again with mother.

You did a good job remembering. That's the boy I'm proud of.

I'll give you some candy as a prize.

Oh, are you awake?

I guess that story was a little boring for Tortus, wasn't it?

Don't give up. Try again sometime.

The Four Giants, is it?

This is quite long, but it is a good story for you to hear, so I'll read it with some extra gusto. Ahem...

"The Four Giants." This tale's from long ago when all the people weren't separated into four worlds like they are now.

In those times all the people lived together, and the four giants lived among them.

On the day of the festival that celebrates the harvest, the giants spoke to the people...

"We have chosen to guard the people while we sleep..."

"100 steps north, 100 steps south, 100 steps east, 100 steps west."

"If you have need, call us in a loud voice by declaring something such as, 'The mountain blizzard has trapped us.'"

"Or 'The ocean is about to swallow us.' Your cries shall carry to us..."

Now then...There was one who was shocked and saddened by all this.

A little imp.

The imp was a friend of the giants since before they had created the four worlds.

"Why must you leave?"

"Why do you not stay?"

The childhood friend felt neglected, so he spread his anger across the four worlds. Repeatedly, he wronged all people.

Overwhelmed with misfortune, the people sang the song of prayer to the giants who lived in each of the four compass directions.

The giants heard their cry and responded with a roar. "Oh, imp. Oh, imp. We are the protectors of the people."

"You have caused the people pain. Oh, imp, leave these four worlds! Otherwise, we shall tear you apart!"

The imp was frightened and saddened.

He had lost his old friends.

The imp returned to the heavens, and harmony was restored to the four worlds.

And the people rejoiced and they worshiped the giants of the four worlds like gods. And they lived happily...ever after...

Good job! Wasn't that fun, Tortus?

What did the people do to call the giants?
Sing a song
I dunno

Oh, really? But you listened hard, so mother is happy.

I'll give you some candy as your prize.

That's right, but you couldn't just sing that song anywhere.

100 steps north, 100 steps south, 100 steps east, 100 steps west.

The spot at which those giants parted is right in the middle of this very town.

Oh, are you awake?

I guess that story was a little hard for Tortus.

But don't give up. Try again later.

Oh, Tortus, are you ready?

It's been a long time since we've had a picnic at Romani Ranch, hasn't it?

Isn't her bridal dress lovely?

We promised each other when we were children that we'd marry on the day of the Carnival of Time.

...But my promise... I couldn't keep it.

I...I have met you before.

What a familiar scent. Long, long ago...Yes. We were still young. We made a promise... Didn't we?

The masks of the sun and the moon...

We were to exchange them on the day of the Carnival of Time...

Anju... I'm sorry I was late.

...Welcome home.

...Tee-hee! They're lovers, but they look just like a mother and child.

Let us exchange the promised masks.

We have exchanged our oaths and have become a couple.

You are our witnesses. Please accept this mask.

Please take refuge. We are fine here.

We shall greet the morning... together.

Hmmm...Ah, well, that won't work... No...That's too basic...

We have to be ready without any rehearsal this time...Every time...

We need a new step...Maybe with more jumping...

Marilla likes this choreography, but she doesn't get into it at all...

Judo's very good at it... Maybe we should add some spins...

If we do a poor job of extending it, the audience will get bored...

Maybe I'll blame it on the troupe leader and go back to the village... But Judo wouldn't like it.

We shouldn't change the song now...Guru-Guru is scary when he gets mad...

We're pretty prepared, but our troupe leader seems to be acting strange for some reason. Well, we haven't even seen the

stage yet...It looks like we're going straight to the big show without any rehearsal.

Master! Please come to our performance!

Don't bother us!!!

Thank you for teaching us those steps.

You are our master!

Master! You're so cool!

Doo-doo-doooo... Don't speak to her right now.

She hasn't finished her new dance for the town's carnival Doo-da-daa...

Even though the song is finished.

Doot-doo-dooo... No time is left. The dance isn't finished yet.

The song is now done, but the dance is not.

I wish someone would teach them one...A fancy step for these girls. ...Do-dee-do...

La-la-la... They said I was much too loud when I practiced in my room.

They got mad. Sigh...Now I'm sad I'll just stay here all night and away from their pad.

La-la-la... They said I was much too loud when I practiced in my room.

They got mad. Sigh...Now I'm sad. I'll just think about the past to keep my mind off the bad.

Ah, yes, I'll do that...

Dear guest...Long ago, I was in an animal troupe, with dogs and donkeys and such.

Why could a...? Why could a...? Why could a man join?!? That's 'cause a man is an animal, too, my boy!

They were all great. But there was one thing I didn't like about it...

Why was the...? Why was the...? Why was the dog the leader?!? Was it 'cause something was wrong with me, sir???

Oh, that dog was an amazing leader! He always had a stellar troupe no matter what animals he had to work with...

That's why I...That's why I... That's why I stole it... The dog's mask. I stole it.

I wanted it because it was the leader's mask...

But I no longer need it... I give it to my guest.

The leader was a good instructor. His members matured quickly and they became adults in an instant.

My, my! Funny things are happening in town, aren't they? Funny. Funny.

You're telling me! Like the rumors about the swamp to the south? Did you hear about the kidnapping?

Oh, my! The kidnapping?

Yep! But then the kid woke up. Get it? Kid napping? Hooo...I got a million of 'em!

Hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo, hoo!

We're the twin jugglers from the Gorman Troupe! We're practicing for the big carnival! It happens once in a blue moon!

Or in this year's case, once in a really, really scary, red-eyed moon!

Ho! Ho! I hear it's gonna fall harder than the way my clumsy brother is always dropping our juggling balls!

You see, we're entertainers. We must keep people smiling. No matter how grim things get, we must always be optimistic!

Did you meet the Rosa sisters, our fellow performers from the troupe? They're twins, too!

They're twins just like us! Can you believe it? I think they're practicing somewhere in West Clock Town right now.

There are two sets of twins traveling in Gorman's troupe of entertainers! I mean, what are the chances?

I'd say the chances are about one in a million! No, wait... Make that four in a million!

Would you like to join our little card game?

You're joking, aren't you, brother? He'll make our game too complex!

What ever do you mean?

It's easy playing against you! You look just like me, so I already know what you look like when you're bluffing!

Pa-Pa-Pa-Paper, please!

N-Not that!

Yeah!

Ho! You saved me...

This fell down here... I'll give it to you.

La-la-la...They said I was too loud when I practiced in my room.

They got mad. Sigh...Now I'm sad. I'll just stay here all night and away from their pad.

And you are a child, so you must go to bed.

La-la-la...They said I was too loud when I practiced in my room.

They got mad. 'Til morn, I'll stay here. 'Til the pain is gone, I'll stay here. Do-da-da, do-dee, do-dee...

Oh, what a cute guest. Do you have a reservation? Where's your mother?

I'm sorry. We're totally booked with reservations. Please tell that to your mother.

I'm sorry. We're totally booked with reservations. Please tell that to your mother.

Hello, Mr. Scrub. How about this rain?

Do you scrubs feel sad on rainy days, too?

.... But Deku Scrubs are supposed to like rain. At least one of us has reason to be happy...

I need to be happier, don't I?

Don't speak to me wearing such an unpleasant mask!

Please take refuge. We are fine here.

We shall greet the morning... together.

You really don't have it-goro?

I really don't have it.

Really-goro?

I'm terribly sorry.

Umm, Anj.. We'll be leaving right away... Mumble, mumble....

The wind has gotten damp-goro... Tomorrow is rain-goro... Goro-goro...

Please tell me!

It's a secret.

I must know!

Doo-doo-doooo... Don't talk to her right now.

Although the dance for the carnival is ready, the troupe leader won't come to view it.

Though the song is ready, the troupe leader won't come to hear it.

Doo-doo-doooo... Though we're running out of time, the troupe leader won't wake up.

In time's like this, it means the leader has something he's hiding from us. Do-dee-da-da...

But the song is done...

We'll talk in the kitchen...

I have decided we will leave the town tomorrow. We can't expect anyone to attend our show.

Aren't you going to flee?

If you have nowhere else to go, you should seek refuge at the Gorman Track in the south. That is my brothers' ranch.

My older brother...He's a nice guy.

.........

Green hat... Green clothes...

Anju wrote about you in her letter.

It seems you are looking for Kafei.

...Can you keep a secret?

Yes
No

...Listen, when someone asks you that, you say yes.

Anju trusted you. I shall also trust you.

I am Kafei.

The Kafei we're looking for is an
adult. When I look at you, I just see a child.

I was turned into this by a strange imp wearing a mask...

But I'm not hiding because I look this way.

When I was turned into this, I went to see the Great Fairy in the shrine near the North Gate...

But on the way, my precious mask --a wedding ceremony mask--was stolen from me by some prancing man with a grinning face!

Well...You're just careless. You're like my partner...

Before my wedding ceremony I was quite happy. I was targeted because of what I had been turned into.

Oh my. I pity you.

I know Anju is worried...but I can't go out yet. I made a promise to her that I

would bring the wedding mask and greet her.

This pendant... Give it to Anju.

Keep what we just talked about a secret from everyone.

Things that get stolen in this town always make their way to the Curiosity Shop.

I'm waiting for that to happen.

Stand on that crate and peek into that hole.

From here, I check on the Curiosity Shop's customers.

That guy will definitely appear. I'll be waiting when it happens.

Come in.

T'night... I got nuthin' to sell. I kid you not. Can I buy somethin'?

I'll pay ya good for it! Show it to me with C.

Sorry, but I can't sell that here.

Can I buy somethin'?

Yes
No

Thanks. Come in again.

You gotta look around. I'm doin' a special sale. Check it out.

Tonight's special bargain was just stolen. It just came in seconds ago. This is really hot! I kid you not!

Actually, it's somethin' sold over at the Bomb Shop, but a thief sold it to me...

It's a Bomb Bag. Check it out! Buy it!

Tonight's bargain is the All-Night Mask for use at bedtime.

I forgot when this was made, but it sure is a freaky mask...See?

When you put it on, you can try and try to fall asleep, but you won't be able to. Pretty creepy, huh?

What'll it be?

Check the bargain
Sell a C Item

Use Control Stick to browse.

Talk to shopkeeper
Quit shopping

Tonight's special bargain was just stolen. It just came in seconds ago. It's really hot! I kid you not.

Actually, it's somethin' sold over at the Bomb Shop, but a thief sold it to me.

It's a Bomb Bag. Check it out! Buy it!

Tonight's bargain is the All-Night Mask for use at bedtime.

I forgot when this was made, but it sure is a freaky mask. See?

When you put it on, you can try and try to fall asleep, but you won't be able to. Pretty creepy, huh?

All-Night Mask: 500 Rupees
You won't get sleepy if you wear this mask.

All Night Mask: 500 Rupees

I'll buy it
No thanks

Bomb Bag: 100 Rupees
This is just between us, but this is actually the Bomb Shop's.

Bomb Bag: 100 Rupees

I'll buy it
No thanks

You already got one!

Oh! I don't have nuthin' else to sell. I kid you not.

So...Can I buy somethin'?

Yes
No

Thanks. Take care, buddy!

Huh? You the green hat kid?

I got a message from Kafei.

Now Kafei... I've known him since he was real little...

But when he showed up looking all young in that little brat body, I didn't know what I was seeing!

All it took was one glance at that Keaton Mask he was carrying for me to realize that I was looking at my old friend.

I gave him that mask a long time ago when he was just li'l Kafei. Didn't know he kept it that well for so long...

I'm not sure why, but...I want to give this to you.

A customer came to my shop last night...

Now Kafei sees him, and Kafei's color just changes and he goes runnin' after the guy.

The guy's a regular... A greedy thief named Sakon.

I think he's from Ikana Village...

...100.

Don't be such a Rupee pincher, you miser. 200!

Well, why don't I just offer you even less? And y'know, this is the Bomb Shop's! How 'bout if I tell 'em all about you?

All right. Fine. I'll take it, but you're guilty, too!

Don't be a fool! A seller of stolen goods is just a middleman who's trying to provide his customers with good product.

Look, I know nothing. If it comes to me, I buy it! I'm a charitable organization that helps people in need!

I...I understand. Then the total is...

It's 50 now. So there ya go.

What? You said 100...

Ohhhh...So you don't want me to take it off your hands...

W-W-Wait! It's a deal! It's a deal!

For that, I'll give you #.
I'll take it
No thanks

You don't have enough Rupees!

Now Kafei... He says he wants you to take this to his mother.

Nice Sword: 100 Rupees
Just got this sword in. It's a deal. I kid you not.

Nice Sword: 100 Rupees

I'll buy it
No thanks

Good Sword: 50 Rupees
You don't have a sword, buddy. At this price, this one's a steal. Heh-heh...

Good Sword: 50 Rupees

I'll buy it
No thanks

Cool Bottle: 20 Rupees
Isn't it nice? Put anything in it. Brand new, too.

Cool Bottle: 20 Rupees

I'll buy it
No thanks

We've got the goods tonight. They came through good channels.

We've got the goods tonight. They came in through good channels.

Hey, boy! Shouldn't you be with your parents? Go on! Get!

Eesh. You frighten me. I keep special hours for folks like you. Try comin' back at half past never.

...Sorry. I don't serve masqueraders.

Buddy, you are lucky!

I got this stolen product in from this shady character who walks kinda funny.

Actually, he's my trade secret, but...C'mon, take a look!