Happy Mask Salesman
Happy Mask Salesman
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Other appearance(s)
Gender
TheHappy Mask Salesman, also known as theHappy Mask Shop Owner, is a recurring character inThe Legend of Zelda series.
Names in the American English canon
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| Name | Happy Mask Shop Owner |
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Biography
Ocarina of Time
InOcarina of Time, the Happy Mask Shop Owner opens theHappy Mask Shop in theMarket after Link deliversZelda's Letter to theDeath Mountain Trail Gatekeeper inKakariko Village.[5] Once the shop is open,Link can speak to him to become a "happiness salesman." This starts aMask Trading Sequence where Link can borrow each of the Shop's Masks and sell them to people.[6] After selling all four Masks, Link receives theMask of Truth, which allows him to understand whatGossip Stones say.[7] Along with this, he can return to the Happy Mask Shop to borrow all of the Masks he has previously sold as well as four new Masks.
Throughout the Trading Sequence, the Happy Mask Shop Owner is usually in a cheerful mood, encouraging Link as he is selling the Masks.[8] However, if Link does not return with theRupees for the sold Mask, the Happy Mask Shop Owner will become angry and threaten him.[9] If Link returns to the Happy Mask Shop later, he will no longer be upset.
The Happy Mask Shop Owner disappears afterGanondorf takes control of Hyrule Castle and forces the residents of Hyrule Castle Town to flee. He is last seen during the ending credits celebrating atLon Lon Ranch.
Majora's Mask
Prior to the events ofMajora's Mask, the Happy Mask Salesman was traveling through the woods in search for Masks.[10] However, he was ambushed and knocked out by theSkull Kid and his two friends,Tatl andTael. While the Happy Mask Salesman was unconscious, the imp stoleMajora's Mask from his bag and became possessed by its evil powers.
When Link arrives inTermina, he is also assaulted by the Skull Kid, who steals hisOcarina of Time and rides away withEpona. Link chases after the Skull Kid, who turns him into aDeku Scrub. Tatl, who was left behind by the Skull Kid and Tael, decides to follow Link. The two of them make their way to theClock Tower, where they meet the Happy Mask Salesman. He reveals that he has been following Link, and that he knows of a way to return him to his former self.[11] However, he first needs to reclaim his Ocarina from the Skull Kid.[12] In exchange, the Salesman asks Link to return the "precious mask" that was stolen from him within three days, before he has to depart from Termina.[13]
Just a few hours before the Moon falls, Link and Tatl confront the Skull Kid at the top of the Clock Tower. The hero retrieves his Ocarina and plays the "Song of Time", which transports him back to the beginning of the three day cycle. He then returns to the Happy Mask Salesman with his Ocarina, who teaches him the "Song of Healing", a melody that heals troubled spirits and turns them into Masks.[14] After the song is played, the spirit of theDeku Butler's Son is encased in theDeku Mask and Link returns to hisHylian form.[15] Having fulfilled his promise, the Happy Mask Salesman asks for his end of the deal. After learning that Link failed to retrieve Majora's Mask, he becomes distressed and shakes Link out of frustration.[16] He tells Link of the great lengths that he went through to obtain the Mask, as well as its true nature. He explains that if the Mask is not taken back from the Skull Kid, something horrible will happen.[17] He begs Link to recover the Mask for him, once again stressing the fact that he must leave in just three days, which is the day of theCarnival of Time, as well as the time remaining before the Moon crashes into Clock Town. As Link and Tatl set off to recover Majora's Mask, the Happy Mask Salesman waits patiently inside the Clock Tower for their return.
Once Link successfully defeats the evil inside Majora's Mask, the Moon vanishes, thus saving the land of Termina from destruction. The Happy Mask Salesman finally reclaims his Mask, which has seemingly lost its evil power.[18] As he is in the middle of his travels, he bids farewell and implies that Link should return toHyrule.[19] After commenting on the number of people who Link made happy, he walks away and disappears.[20]
InMajora's Mask 3D, the Happy Mask Salesman gives Link theBombers' Notebook after they first meet.
Reactions to Masks
If Link speaks to the Happy Mask Salesman while wearing a Mask, the Happy Mask Salesman will identify and assess it. In several Masks he can sense the feelings of those who gave Link the Mask. For other Masks, he remarks on their effect, value, or rarity.
| Mask | |
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| Description | That's theAll-Night Mask, isn't it? That looks like an expensive mask. |
| Mask | |
| Description | That's theBlast Mask, isn't it? That is a fine mask. It is filled with feelings of gratitude. |
| Mask | |
| Description | That is theBremen Mask, isn't it? If you have that, then it would appear you have the qualities of a leader. |
| Mask | |
| Description | That's theBunny Hood, isn't it? That is a fine thing. It is filled with kindness towards animals. |
| Mask | |
| Description | That's theCaptain's Hat, isn't it? That is a splendid thing. It earns the respect and sworn allegiance of legions of soldiers. |
| Mask | |
| Description | That's theCouple's Mask, isn't it? That is truly a very fine mask. It's overflowing with powerful feelings of love and gratitude. |
| Mask | |
| Description | That'sDon Gero's Mask, isn't it? That mask has a very operatic feel about it. |
| Mask | |
| Description | That's theGaro's Mask, isn't it? If you have that mask, you must be one with quite a bit of courage. |
| Mask | |
| Description | That's theGiant's Mask, isn't it? That truly is a rare mask... |
| Mask | |
| Description | That's theGibdo Mask, isn't it? That is a fine mask. It is filled with the love of a father and child. |
| Mask | |
| Description | That's theGreat Fairy's Mask, isn't it? That is quite rare. Normally, you wouldn't be able to get one of those. |
| Mask | |
| Description | That'sKafei's Mask, isn't it? The worry of a concerned mother is expressed quite well in that mask. |
| Mask | |
| Description | That'sKamaro's Mask, isn't it? That is a fine mask. It is filled with the joy a teacher has in finding a good student. |
| Mask | |
| Description | That's aKeaton Mask, isn't it? It carries quite a lot of nostalgia. It was popular with children long ago. |
| Mask | |
| Description | That is theMask of Scents, isn't it? You've done well to get that mask. Looking at its condition, I can tell that its previous owner was neat and tidy. |
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| Description | That is theMask of Truth, isn't it? You have a frightful mask. But being able to see into people's hearts and minds seems useful... |
| Mask | |
| Description | That's thePostman's Hat, isn't it? That is a fine thing. It is filled with the joy of freedom. |
| Mask | |
| Description | That'sRomani's Mask, isn't it? That is a nice mask. It is a sentimental item that exudes a lot of maturity. |
| Mask | |
| Description | That's theStone Mask, isn't it? That is a fine mask. It is filled with an appreciation for things that go unnoticed. |
| Mask | |
| Description | That's theCircus Leader's Mask, isn't it? That is a fine mask. It is filled with the feelings of tenderness left behind in the back of one's heart. |
| Mask | Description |
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That's theAll-Night Mask, isn't it? That looks like an expensive mask. | |
That's theBlast Mask, isn't it? That is a fine mask. It is filled with feelings of gratitude. | |
That is theBremen Mask, isn't it? If you have that, then it would appear you have the qualities of a leader. | |
That's theBunny Hood, isn't it? That is a fine thing. It is filled with kindness towards animals. | |
That's theCaptain's Hat, isn't it? That is a splendid thing. It earns the respect and sworn allegiance of legions of soldiers. | |
That's theCouple's Mask, isn't it? That is truly a very fine mask. It's overflowing with powerful feelings of love and gratitude. | |
That'sDon Gero's Mask, isn't it? That mask has a very operatic feel about it. | |
That's theGaro's Mask, isn't it? If you have that mask, you must be one with quite a bit of courage. | |
That's theGiant's Mask, isn't it? That truly is a rare mask... | |
That's theGibdo Mask, isn't it? That is a fine mask. It is filled with the love of a father and child. | |
That's theGreat Fairy's Mask, isn't it? That is quite rare. Normally, you wouldn't be able to get one of those. | |
That'sKafei's Mask, isn't it? The worry of a concerned mother is expressed quite well in that mask. | |
That'sKamaro's Mask, isn't it? That is a fine mask. It is filled with the joy a teacher has in finding a good student. | |
That's aKeaton Mask, isn't it? It carries quite a lot of nostalgia. It was popular with children long ago. | |
That is theMask of Scents, isn't it? You've done well to get that mask. Looking at its condition, I can tell that its previous owner was neat and tidy. | |
That is theMask of Truth, isn't it? You have a frightful mask. But being able to see into people's hearts and minds seems useful... | |
That's thePostman's Hat, isn't it? That is a fine thing. It is filled with the joy of freedom. | |
That'sRomani's Mask, isn't it? That is a nice mask. It is a sentimental item that exudes a lot of maturity. | |
That's theStone Mask, isn't it? That is a fine mask. It is filled with an appreciation for things that go unnoticed. | |
That's theCircus Leader's Mask, isn't it? That is a fine mask. It is filled with the feelings of tenderness left behind in the back of one's heart. |
Oracle of Ages
InOracle of Ages, the Happy Mask Salesman owns theMask Shop on the outskirts ofLynna City. He is starving and will give Link theDoggie Mask in exchange for something to eat, namely theTasty Meat from theTokay cook.[21] His appearance is almost identical to previous games, the one notable difference being his ears which are rounded and not pointed.
Other Appearances
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
InSuper Smash Bros. Brawl, the Happy Mask Salesman appears as aSticker.
| Sticker | Artwork from | Effect inThe Subspace Emissary | Usable by |
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 Happy Mask Salesman | Majora's Mask | [Leg] - Attack +9 |  |
Ocarina of Time (Himekawa)
The Happy Mask Salesman appears briefly in one panel in chapter 3, in which he gives masks to Link and the undercover Zelda.
Majora's Mask (Himekawa)
In theMajora's Mask manga byAkira Himekawa, the Happy Mask Salesman's role appears the same as in the game.
He begins as a narrator, apparently talking directly to the reader about his job, until one hand popping from the side of the panel reveals he was talking to Skull Kid. Skull Kid is interested in the Majora's Mask, but the Salesman warns him of its dangers, only to then blaming his big mouth. As he leaves, Skull Kid shoves him down and steals the mask, much to the Salesman's horror.
The Salesman then appears to Link when he takes the Ocarina of Time and returns back to Day 1. The Salesman explains the situation, pleading Link to retrieve the mask, then disappears into thin air, commenting how he knows of his first time traveling adventure, leaving Link surprised. Unlike in the game, the Salesman doesn't teach Link the song to remove the Deku Mask: the mask falls from his face after he exits the wormhole.
The Salesman is later seen after Link metKafei, gaining an ally in stopping Skull Kid. He remains hidden in Kafei's hideout and, after the two leave, he grins in joy that he is soon going to have the mask back, revealing that he is hiding some sinister intentions.[22]
After the final battle, the Happy Mask Salesman appears before Link, still wearing theFierce Deity's Mask, to take Majora's Mask. Link glares at him and strikes out at him with his Sword and tells him to leave, slicing his backpack in half. Scared, the Salesman disappears again into thin air.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Spirits
Happy Mask Salesman
Support SpiritNo. 212Start battles with 30% damage and higher attack power.
Spirit Battles
Happy Mask Salesman Support SpiritNo. 212
- Timed Battle
Timer starts at 1:30.00 - All fighters have increased jump power
- All fighters have increased move speed after a little while
InSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate, the Happy Mask Salesman appears as aSpirit with the skill, Trade-Off Attacks 🠅, which grants aFighter the ability to start battles with higher attack power, but with 30% Damage already dealt to them.
Trivia
- The Happy Mask Salesman has nine Masks attached to his bag. One of them features the face found on theMirror Shield and another one is based onMario.
- Hacking into theMajora's Mask 3D files reveals that the face models used for theMoon Children is that of the Happy Mask Salesman.[23] In the original game, their faces had no texture.[24]
- The Happy Mask Salesman appeared as a guest in a Miiting released to promoteMajora's Mask 3D.[25]
- Viewing his Mii data file, his creator name is zeroed out to "
?やべ", likely meant to be "Ayabe", implying the Mii was made by Naoko Ayabe, who is credited as an illustrator on the game. His birthday is also set to December 31st, which could not be a placeholder, and must be intentional. As the Happy Mask Salesman is associated with "the end", and December 31st is the end of the year, this makes sense.
- Viewing his Mii data file, his creator name is zeroed out to "
Nomenclature
 Names in Other Regions | ||
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| Language | Names | Meanings |
 Japanese |
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 ChineseSISimplified | 幸福的面具商人 (Xìngfú de miànjù shāngrén)(MM3DMajora's Mask 3D |OoAOracle of Ages)[29][30] | |
 FrenchEUEuropean |
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 German | Maskenhändler(MMMajora's Mask)[33] | |
 Italian |
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| This table was generated from Zelda Wiki'stranslation data. | ||
Gallery
Majora's Mask
The Mask Salesman
Majora's Mask
The Mask Salesman with an angry expression
Majora's Mask
The Mask Salesman pleading to Link
Majora's Mask
The Mask Salesman with a worried expression
Majora's Mask
The Mask Salesman teaching Link the "Song of Healing"
Majora's Mask 3D
The Happy Mask Salesman
Oracle of Ages
The Happy Mask Salesman giving Link the Doggie Mask
Majora's Mask (Himekawa)
A panel of the Happy Mask Salesman
Official Mii of the Happy Mask Salesman (Miiverse user "HappyMaskShop")
Official Mii of the Happy Mask Salesman (Miiverse user "HappyMaskShop")
References
- ↑1.01.1Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 238(OoTOcarina of Time |OoT3DOcarina of Time 3D)
- ↑2.02.1Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 244(MMMajora's Mask |MM3DMajora's Mask 3D)
- ↑Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 254(OoAOracle of Ages)
- ↑
Happy Mask Shop
— Sign (Ocarina of Time 3D)
Please read this sign before you use the shop. How This Shop Works We do not sell masks at this shop. We just lend them to you. You sell the loaned masks on your own. If you pay back the money for the mask, we will lend you a newer model. You can borrow masks you have already sold again; however, you can sell each model of mask only once. Please try our shop! {signature}Happy Mask Shop Owner - ↑
By the way, Mr Hero... If you're going to climb Death Mountain, you should equip a proper shield! It is an active volcano, after all! If you go back to Hyrule Castle Town Market, you should check out the Bazaar. They sell the shield you need there. Tell 'em I sent you, and they should give you a special discount! If you think you're good to go already, don't worry about it. I'd like to ask a favour of you. No, I don't expect you to do it just because of the great tip I just gave you! I'm just asking! Have you been to theHappy Mask Shop that just opened in the Hyrule Castle Town Market? Everyone is talking about it! My little boy pesters me for a popular mask, but I don't have time to go there... So could you go and get the mask for me next time you are in the Market? If you don't feel like it, that's OK, but... Well, I have no choice - this is my job... ...Sigh...
— Death Mountain Trail Gatekeeper (Ocarina of Time 3D) - ↑
Hiyeee! Welcome to the Happy Mask Shop!We deal in masks that bring happiness to everyone! How would you like to be a happiness salesman? I'll lend you a mask. You sell the mask and bring the money back here. If you want to read the fine print, take a look at the sign right over there. After you've sold all the masks, you will become happy yourself! Have faith...
— Happy Mask Salesman (Ocarina of Time 3D) - ↑
As a reward...I will lend you this special mask. This is the Mask of Truth. It is a mysterious mask passed down by the Sheikah. With this mask you can see into other people's minds... It's useful, but scary! Why is it scary? You may find out as you grow older and wiser in the ways of the world... Ho ho ho!
— Happy Mask Salesman (Ocarina of Time 3D) - ↑
Oh! You haven't sold the newest mask yet.
— Happy Mask Salesman (Ocarina of Time 3D)
Just have faith... Keep trying a little longer. - ↑
What?! You don't have my money?! How dare you! You'd better bring me my money...or else!
— Happy Mask Salesman (Ocarina of Time 3D) - ↑
I own the Happy Mask Shop. I travel far and wide in search of masks...
— Mask Salesman (Majora's Mask) - ↑
You've met with a terrible fate, haven't you? Now don't think me rude, but I have been following you... For I know of a way to return you to your former self.
— Mask Salesman (Majora's Mask) - ↑
If you can get back the precious item that was stolen from you, I will return you to normal.
— Mask Salesman (Majora's Mask) - ↑
In exchange... All I ask is that you also get back my precious mask that the imp stole from me. Except... The one thing is... I'm a very busy fellow... And I must leave this place in three days. How grateful I would be if you could bring it back to me before my time here is up...
— Mask Salesman (Majora's Mask) - ↑
Then listen to me. Please play this song that I am about to perform, and remember it well... This is a melody that heals evil magic and troubled spirits, turning them into masks. I am sure it will be of assistance to you in the future.
— Mask Salesman (Majora's Mask) - ↑
Ah, yes. I give you this mask in commemoration of this day.
— Mask Salesman (Majora's Mask) - ↑
Now, I have fulfilled my promise to you... So, please, give me that which you promised me... Don't tell me... My mask... You did... get it back... Didn't you? What have you done to me!!!
— Mask Salesman (Majora's Mask) - ↑
I went to great lengths to get that legendary mask. When I finally had it... I could sense the doom of a dark omen brewing. It was that unwelcome feeling that makes your hair stand on end. And now... that imp has it... I am begging you! You must get that mask back quickly or something horrible will happen!
— Mask Salesman (Majora's Mask) - ↑
Oh...So the evil has left the mask after all... Well, now...I finally have it back.
— Mask Salesman (Majora's Mask) - ↑
Since I am in the midst of my travels... I must bid you farewell. Shouldn't you be returning home? Whenever there's a meeting a parting is sure to follow. However, the parting need not last forever...
— Mask Salesman (Majora's Mask) - ↑
...But, my, you sure have managed to make quite a number of people happy. The masks you have are filled with happiness. This is truly a good happiness.
— Mask Salesman (Majora's Mask) - ↑
I'm so hungry my stomach hurts. AHH! I'M HUNGRY! Pardon me. I just thought you could help.
— Happy Mask Salesman (Oracle of Ages) - ↑
Ho ho... They're off to confront that little demon. Now for the real show. If I can only get that mask back, I'll no longer have a need for this world. I just move on. Ho... Ho ho ho...
(Majora's Mask (Himekawa), VIZ Media, pg. 144) - ↑ NewSuperMoiWii,The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D Unused Models , The Cutting Room Floor, published February 18, 2015, retrieved March 15 2015.
- ↑ Shesez,Boundary Break: Majora's Mask , YouTube, published June 30, 2016, retrieved July 26, 2016.
- ↑"This is the third time we've held a Miiting, so we thought we would try something a little different - my guest today is not a developer, but a certain important character from The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D." — MariChan,Majora's Mask 3D Miiting , Miiverse (Archive), published March 13, 2015, retrieved July 25, 2017.
- ↑Hyrule Encyclopedia, Tokuma Shoten Publishing Co., Ltd., pg. 236
- ↑Hyrule Encyclopedia, Tokuma Shoten Publishing Co., Ltd., pg. 252
- ↑Hyrule Encyclopedia, Tokuma Shoten Publishing Co., Ltd., pg. 242
- ↑塞尔达传说：百科全书, New Star Press, pg. 244
- ↑塞尔达传说：百科全书, New Star Press, pg. 254
- ↑Encyclopedia, Les Éditions Soleil, pg. 238
- ↑Encyclopedia, Les Éditions Soleil, pg. 244
- ↑Encyclopedia, TOKYOPOP, pg. 244
- ↑Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 238
- ↑L'arte di una leggenda, Magazzini Salani, pg. 188
#212 - Mercante di maschere
— Support Spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Italian version) - ↑L'arte di una leggenda, Magazzini Salani, pg. 212
- ↑"Fin dall'inizio della ricerca, Link incontra un rappresentante dell'Happy Mask Shop. Non si capisce immediatamente se questo misterioso personaggio è alleato delle forze del male o del bene. Tuttavia, egli afferma di essere il proprietario legittimo della Majora's Mask." —The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask | Nintendo 64 | Giochi | Nintendo , www.nintendo.it, retrieved September 10, 2020.
- ↑Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 244
- ↑
Il venditore di maschere ha detto che se tu fossi riuscito a recuperare l'oggetto prezioso che ti era stato rubato...
— Tatl (Majora's Mask 3D, Italian version)Anche tu vuoi diventare un venditore di maschere?
— Moon Children (Majora's Mask 3D, Italian version) - ↑Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 254
- ↑
Sono il proprietario delnegozio delle maschere della felicità e viaggio in lungo e in largo per il mondo in cerca di maschere...
— Happy Mask Salesman (Majora's Mask 3D, Italian version)