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 |caption=Artwork from ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''
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-The {{Nihongo|Gatekeeper Trio|門番トリオ|Moriban Trio}} are a group of brothers-gatekeepers that [[Tibby]] and the player encounter in ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''. They consist of {{Nihongo|Paprika|レドロン|Redoron}}, {{Nihongo|Saltwater|ブルック|Burukku}} and {{Nihongo|Saffron|イエモン|Yemon}}. They each wield a fire lit staff and are all dressed in colored cloaks and wear color matching aviation caps and goggles.__TOC__{{clear}}
+The {{Nihongo|Gatekeeper Trio|門番トリオ|Moriban Trio}} are a group of brothers-gatekeepers that [[Tibby]] and the player encounter in ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''. They consist of {{Nihongo|Saffron|イエモン|Yemon}}, {{Nihongo|Saltwater|ブルック|Burukku}} and {{Nihongo|Paprika|レドロン|Redoron}}. They each wield a fire lit staff and are all dressed in colored cloaks and wear color matching aviation caps and goggles.__TOC__{{clear}}
 ==Story==
 The Gatekeeper Trio appear 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 exhibit 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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 |likes=Impossible challenges
 |dislikes=Whining}}
-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>.
+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]] if 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 of 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>.
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 ==Trivia==
 *In ''[[Rhythm Tengoku: The Best+]]'', the Gatekeeper Trio often end their sentences with {{Nihongo|モン|Mon}}, in reference to {{Nihongo|門|Mon|Gate}}. In ''[[Rhythm Sesang: The Best+]]'', they end their sentences with {{Nihongo|문|Mun|Gate}}. This speech quirk is not present in other versions.
+*Saffron was designed after Assistant Director [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10451159/ Takumi Hatakeyama], Saltwater was based on Program Director [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10236226/ Takafumi Masaoka], and Paprika was inspired by Director [[niwanetwork:Masami Yone|Masami Yone]]<ref>"そのほかのキャラクターにも、モデルになった人はいるんですか？" "いますいます。僕の友達とかもちゃんといます。 (...) たとえば...モンバンのイエモンは畠山をイメージして…。" "そうなんですか！　じゃあ正岡さんは…。" "となるとブルックかなぁ…。そうなるとレドロンは米に…。" (Are there any other models for the other characters? - Yes, yes. I actually have friends who were, too. (...) For example... Saffron of the Gatekeepr Trio was inspired by Hatakeyama... - Is that so! So Masaoka-san... - That would be Saltwater, I guess... Then Paprika is based on Yone...) ~ [[niwanetwork:Ko Takeuchi|Ko Takeuchi]], [http://www.nindori.com/books/index.html Nintendo DREAM] August 2015 Issue: ''[[Rhythm Tengoku: The Best+]]'' - Interview</ref>.
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