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This story has been fan-translated by j-mee. This translation was based off the scripts from the Japanese version of the game. DO NOT REPOST ANY TRANSLATIONS FROM THIS WIKI.

Pomefiore Dorm - Birthday Party Venue
NRC School Newspaper Special Feature Birthday Boy Interview ~Rook Edition~
Happy birthday!
Rook Rook	Merci, Trickster!
How does it feel having everyone celebrate your birthday?
Rook Rook	Having so many other students gathered here, each one wishing me a happy birthday... It's très bien. When I saw Roi des Lions in class I told him that I'd love to see him at my party. But later Monsieur Dandelion showed up with a message from Leona-kun. "No way in hell," was his reply. Quel dommage! Though it seems while Monsieur Dandelion was here to deliver the message he helped himself to his fill of party food. Come to think of it, I sent an invitation to Roi du Dragon but I've yet to see him... Well, I suppose I'll just have to be patient. That's the real thrill of hunting, you know. And then of course, the happiest part of all... Having Vil and Epel-kun here to celebrate with me! Seeing the smiles on their faces made me deeply appreciate being able to enter Pomefiore. Today's party may be in honor of celebrating my birthday, but I hope everyone enjoys themselves, including you.
How did you spend birthdays with your family before entering Night Raven College?
Rook Rook	Fufu... That's a secret.
A secret...? You won't share it with us...?
Rook Rook	Oh là là. You seem quite curious to know more about me. I, myself, can't help wanting to pursue as much as I can about people who pique my curiosity, so I understand how you feel. However, non! Besides, secrets are all the sweeter when they stay that way, Trickster.

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I've heard you're quite good at archery?
Rook Rook	Oui. I'm skilled at competitive archery as well as bow hunting. When standing in front of a target, I become so focused that I can't hear any other noise in the background. The way it feels as your senses sharpen, you release the arrow, and watch it pierce the target is excellente! ...Just imagining it gives me a rush of exhilaration.
I can tell you really like it.
Rook Rook	Oui, oui. The bow is flexible yet strong. I think that's what makes it beautiful. Ah, the bow... full of noble courage, you drive those faint of heart forward for the sake of love true and sincere... Ah, the arrow... a devout messenger of love, you carry one's passionate longing to the object of their desire, straight and true...
U-Um...
Rook Rook	Oh! You'll have to forgive me. Once I become too focused on something I tend to lose my bearings... It's a terrible habit of mine. Though I suppose now you understand just how strongly I feel about the bow and arrow?
Y-Yeah. Uh... Is there anything you like besides the bow?
Rook Rook	Let me see... I love everything beautiful... But among them, I think binoculars are a wonderful invention! My eyesight is rather good so I don't need to rely on them to see but... They allow you to watch others from a distance without being seen. Almost as if there's no physical distance between you and them. Don't you agree this invention is très bien?

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Tell us about your favorite food.
Rook Rook	It's liver pâté! Whenever I'm served this dish, a perfect harmony of wilderness and elegance... C'est bon! It's delicious! Though its true mark of distinguishment is its freshness... Unfortunately I don't get to eat very delicious pâté often. However, the pâté prepared for me at today's party is really très bien! Where you able to taste how excellent it is for yourself?
I haven't yet, sorry.
Rook Rook	You'll truly be missing out if you don't! You must try some! Once you do, I'm sure you'll be absolutely captivated by its flavor...
Are there any foods you don't like?
Rook Rook	Garlic. Or rather, it causes me some trouble. Foods with a lingering odor get in the way of hunting, you see.
Can you eat it when you aren't hunting, then?
Rook Rook	Non! To me there's no difference between when I'm hunting and when I'm not. Take a look at animals in nature. Those that hunt are always watching for any prey that catches their eye. And those that are weaker must always be on the look out, knowing that they could be hunted down at any moment, no?
I see...
Rook Rook	Fufufu... Be careful, Trickster.
Be careful...?
Rook Rook	Ah. If you're not careful, by the time you realize you've been hunted it will already be too late. It would be tragic to find yourself in a situation like that.
O-Okay... Well thank you for letting me interview you today. And once again, happy birthday.

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This story has been fan-translated by twstarchives. This translation was based off the scripts from the Japanese version of the game. DO NOT REPOST ANY TRANSLATIONS FROM THIS WIKI.

Pomefiore Dorm - Birthday Party Venue
NRC School Newspaper Feature Interview with the Birthday Student ~Rook ver.~
Happy birthday!
Rook Rook	Merci, Trickster!
"How does it feel having everyone celebrate your birthday?"
Rook Rook	Dozens of students are gathered in one place, and they’re all sending me birthday wishes… It’s très bien. I let Roi des Lions know I wanted him to come to the party when I saw him in class earlier. However, only Monsieur Dandelion arrived, with a message from him. His response was, “Like hell I’m going.” Quel dommage! Although, I could see that Ruggie took the chance to have his full share of party food while he was here.
Rook Rook	Oh, I also invited Roi du Dragon, but I haven’t seen him anywhere… Well, let’s wait. No need to rush. That’s the real pleasure of hunting. Of course, the one thing that makes me happiest… is that Vil and Epel are here to celebrate as well! Seeing their beautiful smiles just reminds me of how glad I am to be in Pomefiore. It might be my birthday party today, but I want everyone to have fun. That includes you.
"Before you came to this school, how did you celebrate your birthday with your family?"
Rook Rook	Heheh… That would be a secret.
"A secret…? You won’t share at all…?"
Rook Rook	Oh là là! You seem quite curious about me. I’ve grown desperate in wanting to chase after something that’s piqued my interest before, so I understand the feeling. But… non! Besides, secrets are all the sweeter when they stay a secret, Trickster.

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"I’ve heard you’re good at archery."
Rook Rook	Oui. I’m good at both archery as a competitive sport, and bow hunting itself. When you’re aiming for your target, you concentrate so hard that all noise disappears from around you. The way it feels when you sharpen your senses, release the arrow, and watch it pierce through your target is excellent! ...I feel exhilarated just by thinking about it.
"You really love your bow and arrow."
Rook Rook	Oui, oui. It’s graceful, yet full of power. I believe that’s the beauty of it. Oh, my bow...! You are full of noble courage, giving confidence to the frightened, all for the sake of pure love... Oh, my bow...! Clad in passionate, budding feelings, you are a devout messenger of love, always directly reaching your loved one...
"U-Um..."
Rook Rook	Oh! I do apologize. I tend to forget what’s going on around me when I focus on one thing. It’s a bad habit of mine. But that aside, did that show you how passionate I am about the bow?
"Y-Yes. Um… Do you have anything else you like, besides your bow?"
Rook Rook	Hm… I love anything beautiful, but… I believe binoculars are a particularly wonderful invention! My eyesight is very good, so I have no need to rely on a device like that… But they allow you to clearly see your target, when you are far away enough to stay unnoticed. It’s hard to believe there’s any physical distance at all. Heheh. Don’t you think that idea is très bien?

Pomefiore Dorm - Birthday Party Venue
"What is your favourite food?"
Rook Rook	Liver pâté! There’s such a dish that combines both the taste of the wilderness and elegance together… C’est bon! It’s amazing! Although, the most important part of that dish is its freshness… I’m afraid to say I rarely have the chance to enjoy such a delicious food. However, some were set out for the party today, and they were très bien! Have you had a chance to try that supreme flavor?
"Sorry, I haven’t yet."
Rook Rook	What a waste! You absolutely must! I’m positive you’ll fall enraptured with liver pâté once you learn its taste.
"What foods don’t you like?"
Rook Rook	Garlic. But perhaps it’s better to say they simply cause issues for me. Foods that leave a lingering odor get in the way of hunting.
"Would you eat it when you’re not hunting?"
Rook Rook	Non! There’s no such thing as a “hunting time” and a “non-hunting time” for me. Look at the creatures of nature. Predators always have their eyes sharp, looking for their prey. And the weak always have to be on their guard, so that they don’t get hunted.
"I see..."
Rook Rook	Heheh... You’ve got to be careful yourself, Trickster.
"Be careful...?"
Rook Rook	Yes, if you’re not paying attention… you might get hunted down before you know it. It would be tragic if such a fate were to befall you, wouldn’t it?
"Y-Yes… Thank you for sharing all of this with us." Once again, happy birthday!

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See Also

Story
Main Story	✦ Prologue ✦ Episode 1 ✦ Episode 2 ✦ Episode 3 ✦ Episode 4 ✦ Episode 5 ✦ Episode 6 ✦ Episode 7 ✦
Event Stories	2020 events	✦ Happy Beans Day ~Seize the Golden Harp!~ ✦ Fairy Gala ~Festival of the Spring-Calling Fairies~ ✦ Ghost Marriage ~Proposal of Destiny~ ✦ Wish Upon a Star ~Dance and Wishes~ ✦ Scary Monsters! ~Screaming Halloween Show~ ・ Episode 1 ・ Episode 2 ・ Episode 3 ・ Episode 4 ・ Episode 5 ✦ New Year Story ✦
	2021 events	✦ NRC Master Chef ~Bliss of Meat~ ✦ 1st Anniversary Story ✦ Vargas CAMP! ~Spring Happening~ ✦ Happy Beans Day ~The Harp-less Brawl~ ✦ NRC Master Chef ~Nostalgic Home of Spice~ ✦ Scalding Sands' Al'ab Nariya ✦ NRC Master Chef ~Beans and Life~ ✦ Scary Monsters! ~Endless Halloween Night~ ・ Episode 1 ・ Episode 2 ・ Episode 3 ・ Episode 4 ・ Episode 5 ✦ Sam's New Year Sale 2022 ✦
	2022 events	✦ NRC Master Chef ~The Lure of Fish~ ✦ Harveston’s Kelkkarotu ✦ Fairy Gala What if? ~The Fantastical Festival of Fairies~ ✦ Welcome to Tsumsted Wonderland! ✦ Port Fest ~Breezy Brass Beat~ ✦ NRC Master Chef ~To Potatoes and Beyond~ ✦ Vargas CAMP! ~Happening Returns~ ✦ Glorious Masquerade ~Crimson Flowers and the Bell of Salvation~ ✦
	2023 events	✦ Sam's New Year Sale 2023 ✦ NRC Master Chef ~Oodles of Noodles~ ✦ Sunset Savanna's Tamashina-Mina ✦ Third Anniversary ✦ Welcome to Tsumsted Wonderland! Part 2 ✦ NRC Master Chef ~Pepper Pandemonium~ ✦ Queendom of Roses' White Rabbit Festival ✦ Lost in the Book with Stitch ~Midsummer Sea and Spaceship~ ✦ NRC Master Chef ~Torrential Milk~ ✦ Disney100 Platinum Campaign
Rhythmics	✦ Main Story ・ Prologue ・ Episode 1 ・ Episode 2 ・ Episode 3 ・ Episode 4 ・ Episode 5 ・ Episode 6 ✦ Event Rhythmics
Chats	✦ Riddle ✦ Ace ✦ Deuce ✦ Cater ✦ Trey ✦ Leona ✦ Jack ✦ Ruggie ✦ Azul ✦ Jade ✦ Floyd ✦ Kalim ✦ Jamil ✦ Vil ✦ Epel ✦ Rook ✦ Idia ✦ Ortho ✦ Malleus ✦ Lilia ✦ Silver ✦ Sebek ✦ Grim ✦