Shep

Shep (クッキン) is a man with an orange face with a mustache and a chef's hat with three stars that Tibby encounters in Rhythm Heaven Megamix who is the guardian of Citrus Land and Citrus Tower. He appears to be very forgetful, even to the point of forgetting he isn't a real chef.

Role
As Tibby arrives at Citrus Land, he is greeted by Shep, who mistakes him for a hungry customer. However, he stops himself short as he remembers he does not possess any ingredients, either due to or causing a lack of "Flow". He requests Tibby restores "Flow" to the area, which slowly allows him to regain ingredients. Upon beating all four rhythm games, Shep offers to make Tibby a meal in thanks, only for him to remember he was never actually a chef to begin with! Tibby is shocked at his forgetfulness, and has to move on with an empty stomach.

After summoning Citrus Tower via a ritual, Tibby is reunited with Shep, who hopes that restoring "Flow" to the tower will convinence customers to arrive. Tibby restores the "Flow" by beating the Citrus Remix, and is rewarded by Shep for his efforts by sending the energy of Citrus Tower to the Power of Rainbow.