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The Gatekeeper Trio appears in The [[The First Gate|first]], [[The Second Gate|second]], [[The Third Gate|third]] and [[The Fourth Gate|fourth]] gates. They challenge the player by having them play a game with special rules, with the Saffron Trial being Easy but expensive, the Saltwater Trial being Normal and costing a medium amount, and the Paprika Trial being Hard but cheap. The player is required to beat one of the trials in order to progress. If they clear all three trials, the trio are impressed, and unlock the [[Endless Game]] version of their challenge in the [[Museum]]<ref>Gatekeeper Trio: "WHAT IS THIS?! YOU HAVE CLEARED EACH OF OUR TRIALS. NO ONE HAS EVER DONE THAT BEFORE. LIKE, EVER."<br>Paprika: "...So I guess that calls for some kind of reward. If you go to [[Coin Toss]] inside the [[museum]]... we've added the {{color|#30A1DC|Endless Game}}!<br>Gatekeeper Trio: "YOU MAY NOW FLIP SIMULATED COINS FOREVER." ~ [[Gatekeeper Trio]] dialogue after clearing all three trials in [[The First Gate]], ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''</ref>. If the player spends 30 [[Coins]] without clearing any of the trials, the [[Gatekeeper Trio]] allow them to continue anyway<ref name="autoclear">Gatekeeper Trio: "..."<br>Saltwater: "Hey, listen. I've been here for a while, and I can't help noticing... You're having a hard time with this one, huh? It's OK. This thing is supposed to be fun, after all. I can tell you've been trying hard, and I appreciate it. We're gonna let you through this gate as a special exception."<br>Saffron: "Hey, Saltwater! What are you saying?! We're getting lots of coins from this one!"<br>Paprika: "Saffron! We've talked about this."<br>Saffron: "Sorry. You're right."<br>Paprika: "That's all right. We're not monsters, and it IS supposed to be fun. ...But! You'd better be ready next time we see you!"<br>Saltwater: "It's settled, then. Good luck with your journey onward!"<br>Gatekeeper Trio: "FAREWELL FROM THE {{color|#FF6868|GATEKEEPER TRIO}}. BYE-BYE." ~ [[Gatekeeper Trio]] dialogue if the player spends too many coins attempting trials, ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''</ref>. When the player and [[Tibby]] meet the trio at each gate, they introduce themselves with an ominous tone while talking in unison. When each brother handles the speech at each gate, they exibit their individual personalities, which leads to small conflicts between them. Despite the ominous appearance, they are friendly towards the player, particularly when met solo in the [[Café]] or [[Challenge Land]]. The trio shows concern for the player's health if they decline the challenge by complaining about a tummyache<ref>Paprika: "Wh-what?! I'm so sorry! That stinks! Obviously you can't attempt any trials right now."<br>Gatekeeper Trio: "TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF AND COME BACK. GO REST." ~ [[Gatekeeper Trio]] if the player declines the challenge at [[The Fourth Gate]], ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''</ref>, and asks them to take care of themself before attempting the challenge<ref>"IS YOUR TUMMY FEELING BETTER? DON'T PUSH YOURSELF. ARE YOU PREPARED TO CHALLENGE US?" ~ [[Gatekeeper Trio]] when the player returns after declining the challenge at [[The Fourth Gate]], ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''</ref>.

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Saffron is very greedy, and tries to get as many [[Coins]] out of the player as possible, which leads to his brothers calling him out on his behaviour<ref>Gatekeeper Trio: "WE MEET AGAIN, AS PROBABLY FORETOLD AT SOME POINT. THIS IS THE {{color|#30A1DC|THIRD GATE}}. AND WE, AS YOU KNOW BY NOW, ARE THE {{color|#FF6868|GATEKEEPER TRIO}}."<br>Saffron: "Yeah! So if you wanna get through here... you just gotta leave all your coins on the ground there."<br>Saltwater: "Saffron! How many times do we have to say it? We are not running a protection racket here!"<br>Saffron: "Man! Whatever happened to innovation in the workplace? So yeah, it's the same conditions as it ALWAYS was. You think you can {{color|#FF6868|pass}} again, or will your luck run out? The more times you lose, the more coins you lose! We love collecting those sweet, sweet {{color|#FF6868|challenge charges}}!"<br>Paprika: "Ignore my brother's unbecoming coin obsession."<br>Gatekeeper Trio: "ARE YOU PREPARED FOR THE CHALLENGE?" ~ [[Gatekeeper Trio]] introduction at [[The Third Gate]], ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''</ref>. His trials are the easiest, but also the most expensive. He dislikes Saltwater in particular, and envies him when the latter does the omnious speech at [[The Second Gate]]<ref>Gatekeeper Trio: "AH. IT IS YOU AGAIN. YOU HAVE REACHED THE {{color|#30A1DC|SECOND GATE}}. AND WE REMAIN THE {{color|#FF6868|GATEKEEPER TRIO}}."<br>Saltwater: "If you would pass this way... you must {{color|#FF6868|pass}} our test once more!"<br>Saffron: "Oh, so now Saltwater gets to do the ominous part?"<br>Paprika: "Silence, Saffron! Well you know that Saltwater has been rehearsing!"<br>Saffron: "Yeah, yeah..."<br>Saltwater: "Way to kill the vibe, Saffron. Oh, and you should know there's another {{color|#FF6868|challenge charge}}!"<br>Gatekeeper Trio "ARE YOU PREPARED FOR THIS CHALLENGE?" ~ [[Gatekeeper Trio]] introduction at [[The Second Gate]], ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''</ref>.

 

 

Saffron is the only one of the trio to appear in ''[[Rhythm Tengoku The Best Plus Comic]]''. He first appears in [[Rhythm Tengoku The Best Plus Comic#10ヤギとマスター (The Goat and Barista)|10ヤギとマスター]] (The Goat and Barista), where he offers to sell [[The Goat]] to the [[Barista]], saying her milk is delicious, and he'll sell her for real cheap. In [[Rhythm Tengoku The Best Plus Comic#12おかねもちになったら (When you get Rich)|12おかねもちになったら]] (When you get Rich), Saffron is sitting at his [[Shop]], wondering why no one has come to shop. The [[Barista]] asks him what's wrong, to which he responds by saying he'd like to get money. After being asked what he would do if he got rich, he starts thinking about things like buying Paprika new goggles, traveling, how he doesn't like Saltwater and other things, but refuses to actually say anything. In [[Rhythm Tengoku The Best Plus Comic#22ヤギとイエモン (Goat and Saffron)|22ヤギとイエモン]] (Goat and Saffron), Saffron is struggling to take [[The Goat]] on a walk, as the [[Barista]] is too small. As he's struggling, the goat ends up running away. The [[Barista]] watches the chase from afar and comments on their rhythm. In [[Rhythm Tengoku The Best Plus Comic#33レスラーとファン (Wrestler and Fans)|33レスラーとファン]] (Wrestler and Fans) he takes part in the {{Nihongo|Wrestler Fan Satsuei-kai|レスラーファン撮影会|Wrestler Fan Photo Session}}, having his photo taken with [[Wrestler]].

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After clearing [[Shoot-'em-up]], he gets hired at the [[Café]] as the [[museum]] curator. The [[Barista]] sees him as real serious<ref>"Hello there! Oh, I should tell you... Big staffing news around here. The museum went and hired a {{color|#0E006F|curator}}. Seems pretty legit. He comes off real serious. Go chat with him sometime. See you later." ~ [[Barista]], ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''</ref>. When first talked to, Saltwater seems to recognize the player, but dismisses it, and explains what the [[museum]] is about<ref>"Welcome! Wait... Have I seen you somewhere before? Eh, never mind. Must be thinking of someone else. Anyway, here's the museum, where we keep stuff. We've got games, Rhythm Items, memories, etc., etc. Take a while. Soak it in. Be proud of yourself. Feel free to come by when you want to bask. So, what do you want to see?" ~ [[Saltwater]] upon first talking to him infront of the [[museum]], ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''</ref>. When talking to him, the player can view their [[Badges]], [[Mascots]] and [[Memories]].

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Paprika appears to be the leader of the trio. His trials are the most difficult, but he keeps the challenge fair, saying that they are not monsters, and that it is are supposed to be fun. Whenever the player accepts a challenge, he responds by encouraging them to try<ref>"That's the spirit! Fortune favors the bold!" ~ [[Paprika]] when the player accepts a [[Perfect Campaign]] challenge, ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''</ref>, but is surprised<ref>Paprika: "What? Really? You will not even try? Then you may not pass.<br>Gatekeeper Trio: "GATHER YOUR COURAGE AND RETURN AGAIN." ~ [[Gatekeeper Trio]] if the player declines the challenge at [[The First Gate]], ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''</ref> or disappointed<ref>Paprika: "I see... Perhaps I misjudged you. Do not waste our time. We have gates to keep."<br>Gatekeeper Trio: "RETURN WHEN YOUR COURAGE IS RENEWED." ~ [[Gatekeeper Trio]] if the player declines the challenge at [[The Second Gate]], ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''</ref><ref>Paprika: "Wait, what? You will make us wait? But...it will be suppertime soon..."<br>Gatekeeper Trio: "COME BACK SOON. WE ARE HUNGRY." ~ [[Gatekeeper Trio]] if the player declines the challenge at [[The Third Gate]], ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''</ref>  if they decline, and encourages them to reconsider<ref>"Oh, well... That's cool, I guess. The campaign will only run for a limited time. You might want to reconsider before it's too late..." ~ [[Paprika]] when the player declines a [[Perfect Campaign]] challenge, ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''</ref>.

After clearing [[The First Gate]], he opens up [[Challenge Land]], where the player is able to ride the Challenge Train in a series games with modified rules. Each course is found in different worlds named after each of the Gatekeeper Trio, indicating the difficulty. Upon entering [[Challenge Land]], Paprika greets the player, seems to recognize them but dismisses it, and explains the rules<ref>"Welcome to {{color|#FF6868|Challenge Land}}! Hmmm... Didn't I see you at the gate before? Eh, never mind. This is where you board the {{color|#0E49B3|Challenge Train}}. You ride through courses on your way to the goal... and receive {{color|#920D98|rewards}} for your skill! Sounds like fun, yes? However! In each course that awaits you... the rhythm games have been altered with a rule or two. Clearing them will not be easy! ...But that's why this is not the Napping Train. Up to {{color|#0E49B3|four players}} can ride together on the {{color|#FF6868|Challenge Train}}. You might want to try it out with your friends. Just come talk to me when you're ready for the challenge." ~ [[Paprika]] upon entering [[Challenge Land]] for the first time, ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''</ref>. Upon clearing [[Paprika World]], he is impressed with the player's skill despite the high difficulty of the challenges, and believes they could be friends. He invites the player to play in [[Challenge Land]] again if they would like<ref>"I don't believe it... Every single course in all of {{color|#FF6868|Challenge Land}}... Every fiendish torture and outlandish victory condition... You cleared them all?! IS THAT WHAT YOU'RE SAYING?! ... I feel like we could be friends. Ahem. Anyway, come back here and ride again from time to time. You're always welcome on my train." ~ [[Paprika]] after the player clears [[Paprika World]], ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''</ref>.