Romani

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Romani is a character in Majora's Mask.[2]

Biography

Romani is a young girl who helps her elder sister, Cremia, take care of Romani Ranch, the premier supplier of Milk for the Milk Bar. She is kept busy by her dedication to keep the Ranch and the Cows safe from the Ghosts.[3] However, her older sister does not believe her, forcing Romani to look for help elsewhere. She recruits Link to help her defend the Cows and teaches him "Epona's Song" to help him train for the attack.[4][5] She is proficient in the use of a Bow, although she does not actually help during the Ghost attack because she stays inside the barn to guard the Cows. Once the Cows are saved, she thanks Link with a Bottle full of Romani Milk and calls him a "little hero" before heading to bed.[6][7] If Link is at the Ranch during the Ghost attack and lets the Ghost get into the Barn, a cutscene shows Romani is abducted along with the Cows. When Link fails to defend the Cows, Romani looks unfocused and remains silent during the Dawn of the Second Day.[8] At the Dawn of the Final Day, Romani begins to response to Link again and asks if he wants to do the target practice again, but she no longer remembers the purpose of the practice.[9] After succeeding in defending the Cows, Romani reveals that she does not tell Cremia about the recent Ghost attack so as to not worry her.[10] She also asks for Link's assistance again for next year, but then comes up with the idea of having Link live at the Ranch with them instead, allowing him to borrow Romani's bed and claiming that her sister will be happy too.[11]

Romani is shown to have a fun-loving and active personality, constantly jogging outside her house with her pet Dog during the day. She is not afraid to speak her mind, as demonstrated when she calls Link in his non-Human form "cute" the first time she meets him.[12] She also likes to refer to herself in third person.[3] It is implied by her actions and by Cremia that Romani is not aware of the fate that is about to befall Termina, and she wishes to go to the Carnival of Time, an event that she has never attended, but her older sister won't allow her to go until she turns into an adult.[13] However, on the night of the Final Day, Romani is excited at the fact that her older sister is finally going to let her try some of the Chateau Romani, although she is confused since Cremia had told her to wait until she became an adult.[14] Romani will also receive a Mask handmade from Cremia,[15][16] for her older sister has finally acknowledged her as an adult.[17] Despite her lack of understanding about her older sister's other concern, Romani knows Cremia's feeling towards Kafei,[18] but she does not recognize Kafei when Link talks to her while wearing Kafei's Mask.

Romani is last seen during the game's ending showing off her Bow skills as her older sister cheers her on.

Schedule

Romani's schedule is affected by the completion of the Event "Protect Romani's Cows!", during which Link defends Romani's Ranch from the Ghosts on the Night of the First Day.

TimeLocationAction(s)
Dawn of the First Day
6:00 AM
Romani Ranch

Runs around and practices with her Bow.

Night of the First Day
6:00 PM
Mama's House

Eats dinner with Cremia.

2:00 AM
Romani Ranch

Leaves the house and enters the Barn in preparation for the fight against the Ghosts.

2:30 AM
Romani Ranch
Condition: Link fails to defend Romani Ranch.
Is abducted along with the Cows.
5:15 AM
Romani Ranch
Condition: Link fends off the Ghosts from 2:30 AM to 5:15 AM.
Thanks Link for fighting off the Ghosts.
5:15 AM
Mama's House
Condition: Link fends off the Ghosts from 2:30 AM to 5:15 AM.
Goes to bed before Cremia wakes up.
Dawn of the Second Day
6:00 AM
Romani Ranch
Condition: Link fails to defend Romani Ranch.
Appears wandering on the south side of Romani Ranch.
6:00 AM
Barn
Condition: Link fends off the Ghosts from 2:30 AM to 5:15 AM.
Talks to Cremia about going to Clock Town to deliver milk.
Night of the Second Day
6:00 PM
Mama's House
Condition: Link fails to defend Romani Ranch.
Goes to bed early.
6:00 PM
Mama's House
Condition: Link fends off the Ghosts from 2:30 AM to 5:15 AM.
Watches the house while Cremia is out delivering the milk.
8:00 PM
Mama's House
Condition: Link fends off the Ghosts from 2:30 AM to 5:15 AM.
Goes to bed.
Dawn of the Final Day
6:00 AM
Romani Ranch
Condition: Link fails to defend Romani Ranch.
Sits on a box in front of the Barn.
6:00 AM
Romani Ranch
Condition: Link fends off the Ghosts from 2:30 AM to 5:15 AM.
Walks around.
Night of the Final Day
6:00 PM
Mama's House
Condition: Link fails to defend Romani Ranch.
Eats dinner with Cremia.
6:00 PM
Barn
Condition: Link fends off the Ghosts from 2:30 AM to 5:15 AM.
Watches Cremia milk a Cow.
8:00 PM
Mama's House
Condition: Link fails to defend Romani Ranch.
Goes to bed.
8:00 PM
Romani Ranch
Condition: Link fends off the Ghosts from 2:30 AM to 5:15 AM.
Walks together with Cremia to the ranch house and goes to bed.

Trivia

  • Romani's use of her name to refer to herself is adapted from the Japanese version,[19] which is a common behavior for children in Japan.
  • In the Japanese version of Majora's Mask, Romani's dog mentions that Romani uses the dog for shooting practice when Link reads its mind with the Mask of Truth.[20]
  • In the Japanese version of Majora's Mask, Romani claims she is the future head of the Ranch in the instruction sign of Epona's control.[21]
  • Romani and Cremia were set to appear in the Majora's Mask manga by Akira Himekawa but were cut as Akira Himekawa could not fit them in the story. This omission is acknowledged in a side note at the end of the manga.[22]

Nomenclature

Romani is a phonetic transcription of her Japanese name, ロマニー (Romanī).[note 1] It is distinguished from the breed of cows, which is spelled as ロマーニ (Romāni) in the Japanese version.

Names in Other Regions
LanguageNamesMeanings
The French Republic
FrenchEUEuropean
Romani[23]
The Italian Republic
Italian
Romanì[24]The accent prevent the word from not sounding like the word romani (Romans)
This table was generated from Zelda Wiki's translation data.

Gallery

  • Majora's Mask

    Romani calling Link "Grasshopper"

  • Majora's Mask

    Romani being abducted by Ghosts

  • Majora's Mask 3D

    Romani practicing with her Bow

  • Majora's Mask 3D

    Romani after being abducted by Ghosts

  • Majora's Mask (Himekawa)

    Unused sketch of Romani and Cremia

  • Majora's Mask (Himekawa)

    Unused sketch of Romani and Cremia

  • Majora's Mask (Himekawa)

    Unused sketch of Romani and Cremia

  • Majora's Mask (Himekawa)

    Unused sketch of Romani and Cremia

Notes

  1. ↑ The spelling follows the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs passport standard that does not render the indicators of long vowels.

References

  1. ↑ I guess it's been a while now since our father died. I'm trying to take care of the ranch, but things have been getting unstable lately...the cows always seem bothered and frazzled, and I'm finding broken bottles everywhere... Who's doing it, I don't know... — Cremia (Majora's Mask)
  2. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 245
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Romani was practicing... For tonight...Tonight... They are coming... They... They come at night every year when the carnival gets closer. They come riding in a bright, shining ball, and many of them come down...to the barn... My older sister won't believe me... But Romani must protect the cows! — Romani (Majora's Mask 3D)
  4. ↑ The operation begins tonight at two. I'll be waiting in the barn. Don't be late! — Romani (Majora's Mask 3D)
  5. ↑ You two work perfectly together! I'll teach Romani's horse-calling song to you, Grasshopper. Now you two keep getting along, and go practice some more! — Romani (Majora's Mask 3D)
  6. ↑ Here's Romani's thanks. When you drink it, put your hand on your hip and take a big gulp like we do here at the ranch! — Romani (Majora's Mask 3D)
  7. ↑ See you later... Little hero. — Romani (Majora's Mask 3D)
  8. ↑ ........ — Romani (Majora's Mask 3D)
  9. ↑ But... This... What is this practice for? ...Romani...can't remember... — Romani (Majora's Mask 3D)
  10. ↑ About last night... It's a secret from my sister. I don't want to worry her! — Romani (Majora's Mask 3D)
  11. ↑ Hey, Grasshopper, can I ask you to help next yea... .....! I know, Grasshopper! Why don't you just live at the ranch? I'll lend you Romani's bed. My sister will be happy, too! It's a great plan! So...It's decided! — Romani (Majora's Mask 3D)
  12. ↑ Hey, who are you? Ohh. This is my first time meeting a foreigner... You're cute. — Romani (Majora's Mask 3D)
  13. ↑ Romani wishes she could go to the Carnival of Time just once! I've never been! My sister always tells me that I'll be an adult...someday! — Romani (Majora's Mask 3D)
  14. ↑ We're milking the cows tonight! It's "Chateau Romani." It's the first time I get to drink it! Until now, my sister always said "Wait until you're an adult." But why now? — Romani (Majora's Mask 3D)
  15. ↑ Then, does Romani get a mask, too? — Romani (Majora's Mask 3D)
  16. ↑ Well, yes, I'll make one for you... — Cremia (Majora's Mask 3D)
  17. ↑ ......... You've become an adult now, Romani... I see it in you. I'm acknowledging it. — Cremia (Majora's Mask 3D)
  18. ↑ Romani knows... My sister, Cremia, has someone in town she likes... But that person will get married the day of the carnival. It's hard for my sister... Going into town... — Romani (Majora's Mask 3D)
  19. ↑ バッタくん　…てのはどう？
    ロマニーがつけた　キミの名前(なまえ)よ。     — Romani (Majora's Mask 3D, Japanese version)
  20. ↑ ワン！
    ご主人(しゅじん)様(さま)　あんなカワイイ顔(かお)して
    オレを　マトにして　練習(れんしゅう)するの
    やめてくんねえかなあ…
     (Ruff! I hope my owner stops using me as a target for shooting practice while making such an innocent-looking face...(Translation: BluishBlue)) — Dog (Majora's Mask 3D, Japanese version)
  21. ↑ 以上(いじょう)
    　　　　　　　次期(じき)当主(とうしゅ)　ロマニー     — Sign (Majora's Mask 3D, Japanese version)
  22. ↑ We couldn't work them into the story no matter how we tried, so we're putting them here... Cremia and Romani. (Majora's Mask (Himekawa), VIZ Media, pg. [which page?])
  23. ↑ Encyclopedia, Les Éditions Soleil, pg. 245
  24. ↑ Io mi chiamo Romanì, come la fattoria. — Romani (Majora's Mask 3D, Italian version)
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