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'''Bozai''' is a character from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]''.

Bozai is a [[Hylian]] male who can be found running around the perimeter of [[Gerudo Town]] after Link has acquired the [[Camera (Rune)|Camera rune]]. He is a single, 35 year old who loves jogging and chatting with women.{{Ref|''Sa-sa-sa...sav'saaba! So yeah, hey, the name's Bozai. I'm 35, single, and I LOVE jogging. Especially on sand. Yeah, everyone says I'm tenacious as a tick! And I think some of them meant it in a nice way, too! S-so...you out here on your own? Pretty rough and tumble place... Wanna hang out with me awhile?'' - '''Bozai'''}}{{Ref|''H-h-hey! After the way we left it, I didn't think you were into, y'know, chatting. Are you bored? If you are, ol' Bozai has the cure for THAT malady! Want to hang out?'' - '''Bozai'''}} The truth is that Bozai had heard a rumor that Gerudo women liked men with [[Sand Boots]], so he's jogging around, hoping to get their attention, but none of them will talk to him.{{Ref|''Oh, it's just a guy... Saw me running around, huh? See, I heard Gerudo women liked a guy in sand boots, so I've been joggling all over for forever trying to show off... But none of them will talk to me! I'm starting to wonder if that rumor was a bunch of bunk...'' - '''Bozai'''}}

He explains that Sand Boots will let Link walk normally on sand. Unfortunately the man who used to make them passed away, so they are now very rare and extremely valuable.{{Ref|''Sand boots let you walk normally on sand, so if you live in the desert, believe me, you want a pair! BUT! The only person capable of making them passed away, which means they're impossibly rare and extremely valuable! What do you think? Jealous, right?'' - '''Bozai'''}} However, since Link is a male, Bozai will not consider giving him the sand boots.{{Ref|''Huh? You're coveting these things after you heard me sing their praises? Not cool. Look, these sand boots are super rare. Mayyyybe I'd consider giving them to you if you were a girl, but a guy? NO. I'm busy here. Get lost!'' - '''Bozai'''}}

{{main|The Eighth Heroine}}

If Link chats with Bozai while wearing the [[Gerudo Clothes]], Bozai thinks that Link is a woman and will try to make his move on him. Using the Sand Boots as a talking point, he invites Link to go to a quiet corner and spend time together.{{Ref|''Ah... You noticed these old things? Yeah, they're my sand boots. They allow me to traverse the desert without being slowed down at all, so jogging is a breeze. If you'd like to check them out, we could grab a quiet corner and...'' - '''Bozai'''}} When Link admits that he just wants the Sand Boots, Bozai is a bit hesitant, but thinks this might be his golden chance to finally meet somebody. Bozai offers to give them to Link, but first asks him to do him a favor.{{Ref|''Huh? Oh... Well... Here's the thing. These sand boots are super rare, and I'd happily give them to you, but... ... ...Wait. This is a golden chance to woo... I mean, sure! I'd LOVE to give them to you, you hungry little boot monster! But first, a favor. Ever heard the legend of the eighth heroine?'' - '''Bozai'''}}

After traveling into the Gerudo Highlands and finding the statue. Link can take a picture and return to Bozai. At this point Bozai will open up to Link, stating that the statue was just an urban legend and doesn't actually exist. He explains that he just made it up to keep Link engaged in hopes of forming a relationship.{{Ref|''Oh! Oh, thank goodness! You made it back safely! You were gone for so long, I started to fear the worst... I have to come clean. The eighth heroine is just an urban legend-it doesn't actually exist... I... Well, I just wanted an excused to get close to you, y'know? I wanted to keep you engaged so I just thought up something impossible to hold your interest... And as a result, I put you in harm's way! I'm a cad! And I've been so, so worried... I won't put you in danger anymore! From now on, I'll be your protect-'' - '''Bozai'''}} Although when Link tells him it actually does exist, he thinks Link is just trying to make him feel better.{{Ref|''Are you trying to console me because I've been so heartsick over this? You're such a kind soul. But no need to coddle me. From now on I'll-'' - '''Bozai'''}} Bozai is surprised when Link actually shows him the picture, and tries to ask Link to spend some time with him before Link interrupts him.{{Ref|''That...certainly is...the way it was rumored to look... That- THAT'S AMAZING! I thought it was just an old wives' tale! The eighth heroine actually exists?! If the rest of the world knew this, it'd be absolute bedlam! ...But I won't tell anyone... Yeah, that way, it'll just be our little secret, right? Sort of a bonding thing. And yeah, i-if it's OK, I'd like to take this opportunity to ask you-'' - '''Bozai'''}} Link asks for the Sand boots, which Bozai removes to give him.{{Ref|''Oh... Oh, OK... Just a second. I'll take them off... '' - '''Bozai'''}} Bozai will then ask for his Snow Boots back and will head over and sit beneath the tent in front of Gerudo Town. This will complete the side quest.{{Ref|''Treat them as tenderly as you would me. *ahem* And now, could you be a lamb and return my snow boots? Otherwise ol' Bozai's going to be barefoot! All right, we're done here! Boy, but these will make running in the sand pretty difficult, and I'm pretty tired anyway from my jogging regimen... I think I'll just park myself under the tent in front of Gerudo Town and take five. Care to join me later?'' - '''Bozai'''}}

{{main|The Forgotten Sword}}

After completing The Eighth Heroine quest, Bozai will sit down under the tent, just outside of Gerudo Town. Link can talk to him while wearing the Gerudo Clothes, at which point Bozai is upset that the two didn't get much time to spend together alone.{{Ref|''You! You came! I mean, hey, yeah, of course. Figured you'd swing by. Yup. Do the ol' swing-by. We didn't get a chance to spend much time together earlier, did we? Whoosh! Total whirlwind! So...wanna hang out?'' - '''Bozai'''}} When Link tells Bozai he wants his snow boots, Bozai is a bit surprised, but also reluctant to give them, as then he'd have nothing to wear on his feet.{{Ref|''What? You want my snow boots, too?'' - '''Bozai'''}}{{Ref|''Ha! Well aren't we greedy! Oh should I say insatiable for boots. A boot thirst that cannot be slaked! Adorable. But listen, if I give you these, then I'll have nothing for my feet!'' - '''Bozai'''}} However, Bozai doesn't want to upset Link, so he agrees to give them to him if he can complete another task.{{Ref|''Oh, man what should I do? THINK, Bozai. Can't put her in a bad mood... OK... Do NOT blow this. Just relax and work a little verbal magic... How could I resist a request from you? No lie, you really gave me a surprise earlier...and I love surprises. Surprise me again like that... and I'll give you these snow boots as a surprise present!'' - '''Bozai'''}}

Bozai will now be there barefoot. It's at this point he finally pops the question to Link, asking him out on a date.{{Ref|''Well, now I'm barefoot... But if you're happy, then I'm happy! And what's more, this whole episode has endeared you even more to me! Your cutely greedy side. Your sassy, playfully rude side... Your unexpectedly tough side... Um... Would you... ...g-g-go out... ...w-w-w-with...'' - '''Bozai'''}} Link will respond with ''not a chance'', which really hurts Bozai.{{Ref|''Urk... I know of knew you'd say that... but would it have killed you to let me finish the question?'' - '''Bozai'''}} He will ask if he can just gaze at Link until he disappears from his vision.{{Ref|''At the very least, let me gaze after you until you disappear from my vision!'' - '''Bozai'''}}

*It's possible to take pictures of both the Eighth Heroine and the Sword before talking with Bozai, or given the circumstance, to take both pictures after first prompted by him so that one doesn't have to go to the Gerudo Highlands twice to obtain both sets of boots from him.