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{{Hatnote|Not to be confused with {{Term|BotW|Boldon|link}}, another character from {{BotW}}.}}
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|gender= Male<ref>{{Cite|The boss, Bolson, has a strict hiring rule: {{Color|BotW Red|need a name ending in "son}}.{{Color|BotW Red|"}} No exceptions. [That's too bad.] "Builds team unity," he says.|Hudson|BotW}}</ref>
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'''Bolson''' is a character in {{BotW}}.<ref name="President">{{Cite|♪ Hi! ♪ Need something from me? [Who are you?] Me? I'm the luminary, president, architect, and design lead of Bolson Construction ♪ My name is Bolson. ♪|Bolson|BotW}}</ref>
{{Term/Store|Bolson||Series, BotW, TotK}} is a recurring character in {{TLoZ|Series}}.{{Exp Game|BotW, TotK}}<ref>{{Cite|Bolson|Game Screen|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Bolson|Game Screen|TotK}}</ref>


==Biography==
==Biography==
Bolson is the president of [[Bolson Construction]],<ref name="President"/> a company that only hires people whose names end in "-son."<ref>{{Cite|My trial period is done, and they finally hired me as an official member of the Bolson family! I'm so glad my name happens to end in "son," y'know? [...Son?] Yep, you heard me right! Apparently, {{Color|BotW Red|your name}} has to end in "{{Color|BotW Red|son}}" to work at Bolson Construction.|Karson|BotW}}</ref>
==={{BotW|-}}===
If Link asks Bolson who he is, he will recite Bolson Construction's signature theme and dance,<ref>{{Cite|New construction, house reduction, wall destruction, remodel-uction... ♪ Aaaaaaanything a house could need! ♪ ♪ That name again is Bolson! Yeah, yeah! Buh-buh-buh-Bolson Construction. ♪ ♪ Bolson! Da-da-da-Bollllllson! ♪ ♪ Hoo-<big>WAH</big> hoo-<big>WAH</big>! ♪ ♪ SHA-DING! ♪|Bolson|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|♪ With love, courage, and hopeful hearts, we give every house a new staaart! ♪ ♪ That name again is Bolson! Yeah, yeah! Buh-buh-buh-Bolson Construction. ♪ ♪ Bolson! Da-da-da-Bollllllson! ♪ ♪ Hoo-<big>WAH</big> hoo-<big>WAH</big>! ♪ ♪ SHA-DING! ♪|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> only to be disappointed by the realization that Link doesn't recognize it.<ref>{{Cite|Huh? You don't know this dance? I thought it was all the rage with the kids these days. You must be out of the loop. Anyway, if you don't need anything urgent, wanna give me some space?|Bolson|BotW}}</ref>
{{Term|BotW|Bolson}} is the president of {{Term|BotW|Bolson Construction|link}},<ref>{{Cite|[Who are you?] Me? I'm the luminary, president, architect, and design lead of Bolson Construction ♪ My name is Bolson. ♪|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> a company that only hires people whose names end in "-son."<ref>{{Cite|My trial period is done, and they finally hired me as an official member of the Bolson family! I'm so glad my name happens to end in "son," y'know?|Bolson|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|[...Son?] Yep, you heard me right! Apparently, {{Color|BotW Red|your name}} has to end in "{{Color|BotW Red|son}}" to work at Bolson Construction.|Karson|BotW}}</ref> If {{Term|BotW|Link|link}} asks {{Term|BotW|Bolson}} who he is, he will recite {{Term|BotW|Bolson Construction}}'s signature theme and dance,<ref>{{Cite|New construction, house reduction, wall destruction, remodel-uction... ♪ Aaaaaaanything a house could need! ♪ ♪ That name again is Bolson! Yeah, yeah! Buh-buh-buh-Bolson Construction. ♪ ♪ Bolson! Da-da-da-Bollllllson! ♪ ♪ Hoo-{{Big|WAH}} hoo-{{Big|WAH}}! ♪ ♪ SHA-DING! ♪|Bolson|BotW}}</ref><ref name="Theme">{{Cite|♪ With love, courage, and hopeful hearts, we give every house a new staaart! ♪ ♪ That name again is Bolson! Yeah, yeah! Buh-buh-buh-Bolson Construction. ♪ ♪ Bolson! Da-da-da-Bollllllson! ♪ ♪ Hoo-{{Big|WAH}} hoo-{{Big|WAH}}! ♪ ♪ SHA-DING! ♪|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> only to be disappointed by the realization that {{Term|BotW|Link}} does not recognize it.<ref>{{Cite|Huh? You don't know this dance? I thought it was all the rage with the kids these days. You must be out of the loop. Anyway, if you don't need anything urgent, wanna give me some space?|Bolson|BotW}}</ref>
 
{{Term|BotW|Bolson}} initially appears behind the {{Term|BotW|Link's House|link|display=vacant house}} in {{Term|BotW|Hateno Village|link}}, where he is working with {{Term|BotW|Hudson|link}} and {{Term|BotW|Karson|link}} to demolish it.<ref>{{Cite|[What're you doing?] In case it's not obvious, I'm demolishing a vacant house. Times are rough. Not a lot of buyers, y'know? So the villagers decided it was best to just tear it down.|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> Should {{Term|BotW|Link}} comment that the work sounds boring, {{Term|BotW|Bolson}} realizes that someone {{Term|BotW|Link}}'s age would not understand.<ref>{{Cite|[Sounds...dull.] Well... I guess a young buck like you wouldn't know anything about that.|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> If {{Term|BotW|Link}} offers to buy the {{Term|BotW|Link's House|display=House}} instead, {{Term|BotW|Bolson}} will explain to him that the cost of the operation is 50,000 {{Plural|BotW|Rupee|link}}, which {{Term|BotW|Link}} would need to pay for in order to stop the demolition.<ref>{{Cite|[I can buy it!] {{Small|Whoa, get a load of young moneybags... Just wants to "buy" it, huh?}} Okey-doo... Let me lay it out for you. See this house? Been vacant for years. So the villagers had a meeting, argued, voted, and decided to tear it down. The demolition costs, with associated fees, and other such details...come in at {{Color|BotW Red|50,000 rupees}}. So when you say you want to "buy" it, you're talking about {{Color|BotW Red|50,000 rupees}}... You got that much on you?|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> Whether {{Term|BotW|Link}} agrees to the price or not, {{Term|BotW|Bolson}} will sympathize with him and decide to lower the price.<ref>{{Cite|[I'll pay!] Well! Who would have thought?! ...Little go-getter, aren't you? Heh. Reminds me of me back in the day.|Bolson|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|[Impossible...] Heh... Figured. When I was your age, I had serious money problems, too, so I know how it feels all too well...|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> He offers a revised deal to {{Term|BotW|Link}} for the house in exchange for 3,000 {{Plural|BotW|Rupee}} and 30 bundles of {{Term|BotW|Wood|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|... ...Alright. All right, look. Here's the deal! Just for you! I'll cut you a special price of {{Color|BotW Red|3,000 rupees}}. {{Big|BUT IN RETURN!}} I'm going to need you to bring me {{Color|BotW Red|30 wood bundles}}. Building materials... You know how it is.|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> Afterwards, he orders his crew to cease demolition as they wait under a {{Term|BotW|Tree|link}} nearby for {{Term|BotW|Link}} to pay for the {{Term|BotW|Link's House|display=House}}.<ref>{{Cite|Anyway, you understand the terms? Then get to it. And show me what you're built out of. ...That's a construction joke. Hudson! Karson! Stop what you're doing!|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> This initiates the {{Term|BotW|Side Quest|link}} "{{Term|BotW|Hylian Homeowner|link}}", tasking {{Term|BotW|Link}} with the responsibility of fulfilling his side of the bargain in exchange for the {{Term|BotW|Link's House|display=House}}.
 
If {{Term|BotW|Link}} tells {{Term|BotW|Bolson}} that he cannot afford the cost, {{Term|BotW|Bolson}} will become angry and lecture to him about the hardships of life.<ref>{{Cite|You ready to deliver {{Color|BotW Red|30 wood bundles}}?|Bolson|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|[I can't pay...] Don't be a spoiled brat! You're young! Life is full of hardship and toil! You gotta suffer for your rewards!|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> However, if {{Term|BotW|Link}} presents the 30 bundles of {{Term|BotW|Wood}} to {{Term|BotW|Bolson}}, he will accept the offer and conclude that {{Term|BotW|Link}} is serious about the offer.<ref>{{Cite|♪ Okey-doo. ♪ I'll grab them from you. All I needed to see.. Good-faith wood. You're obviously serious about this, and now I know it. So, as promised, I'll sell you this old house for the low price of {{Color|BotW Red|3,000 rupees}}. Once you've got the money together, come grab me.|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> If Link provides the 3,000 {{Plural|BotW|Rupee}}, {{Term|BotW|Bolson}} will offer a {{Term|BotW|Weapon Mount|link}} as a housewarming gift.<ref>{{Cite|Did you get {{Color|BotW Red|3,000 rupees}} together?|Bolson|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|[I'm ready!] Seriously?! You're really gonna give me {{Color|BotW Red|3,000 rupees}}? Like, with three zeroes? You aren't just posturing?|Bolson|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|[I'll shell out!] ♪ No way! ♪ Talk about studly! ♪ I'll just take that off your hands. ♪ Thanks for the sweet investment. Spending so much money on ANYTHING at your age... It's just so...studly! There's a {{Color|BotW Blue|weapon mount}} in there that never sold... Consider it a housewarming gift. Hope you get some use out of it.|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> {{Term|BotW|Bolson}} then tells {{Term|BotW|Link}} to speak to {{Term|BotW|Hudson}} before he leaves to carry out a business expansion in {{Term|BotW|Akkala|link}}.<ref>{{Cite|So...next-job time, baby! What'd I have lined up again? Oh, yeah, {{Color|BotW Red|that's}} what's next. I was going to send Hudson up {{Color|BotW Blue|Akkala}} way to clear some land!|Bolson|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|I asked Hudson to clear some land in the {{Color|BotW Blue|Akkala}} region.|Boldon|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|[Clearing land?] Yup... Business expansion, y'know. I'll probably have him head out soon. If you want to say anything to Hudson, better catch him before he leaves.|Bolson|BotW}}</ref>
 
Now that they no longer have to demolish {{Term|BotW|Link's House}}, {{Term|BotW|Bolson}} and {{Term|BotW|Karson}} will sit by the {{Term|BotW|Cooking Pot|link}} nearby. Starting at 9:05 PM each night, {{Term|BotW|Bolson}} and {{Term|BotW|Karson}} will cross the bridge over {{Term|BotW|Firly Pond|link}} and sleep inside one of the pre-constructed homes. There, he will recite {{Term|BotW|Bolson Construction}}'s theme in his sleep.<ref>{{Cite|Snrrk... Hnnk... {{Small|Hoo-wah.... Hoo-wah...}}|Bolson|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Snrrk... Hnnk... {{Small|Buh-buh-buh...}}|Bolson|BotW}}</ref>
 
After {{Term|BotW|Hudson}} leaves to establish {{Term|BotW|Tarrey Town|link}}, {{Term|BotW|Bolson}} will offer to furnish {{Term|BotW|Link's House}} for 100 {{Plural|BotW|Rupee}} per refurbishment.<ref>{{Cite|So the both of us sort of hit a personal milestone, huh? Time to kick back an get LEISURELY, baby! ...Though you look a bit judgmental for such a fine moment. You're looking at me like we should both keep working at it. Heh! You don't even have to say it! "Oh, wah, I just bought a house and it's totally empty and depressing!" Oh, sure, that's you to a T. I see it in your eyes. Yup, I was just like you, about a lifetime ago. So tell you what, lemme help by taking care of furniture, or the exterior, or anything really, for {{Color|BotW Red|5,000 rupees}}. Actually, no, scratch that. For you? Let's start at {{Color|BotW Red|100 rupees}}. Just cruise on by whenever you have the spending cash and we'll talk.|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> {{Term|BotW|Link}} can request various additions to his {{Term|BotW|Link's House|display=House}},<ref>{{Cite|[Build me something.] Watcha want?|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> such as {{Plural|BotW|Weapon Mount}}, {{Plural|BotW|Bow Mount|link}}, and {{Plural|BotW|Shield Mount|link}},<ref>{{Cite|[Gear displays.] What kind of mount?|Bolson|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|[Weapon mount.] That'll be {{Color|BotW Red|100 rupees}}, OK? You can shell that out?|Bolson|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|[I'm ready to pay up!] ♪ Okey-doo, payment's due up front. ♪|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> as well as a {{Term|BotW|Bed|link}}, lighting and a front door.<ref>{{Cite|[Installations.] What were you thinking?|Bolson|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|[Bed.] That'll be {{Color|BotW Red|100 rupees}}, OK? You can shell that out?|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> {{Term|BotW|Link}} can also request that {{Term|BotW|Bolson}} decorates the property surrounding his {{Term|BotW|Link's House|display=House}}, adding a {{Term|BotW|Sign|link}} with {{Term|BotW|Link}}'s name, a flower bed and {{Plural|BotW|Tree}}.<ref>{{Cite|[House exterior.] Which exterior feature?|Bolson|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|[A sign with my name!] That'll be {{Color|BotW Red|100 rupees}}, OK? You can shell that out?|Bolson|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|[Plant some flowers!] That'll be {{Color|BotW Red|100 rupees}}, OK? You can shell that out?|Bolson|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|[Plant trees!] That'll be {{Color|BotW Red|100 rupees}}, OK? You can shell that out?|Bolson|BotW}}</ref>


Bolson initially appears behind the [[Link's House|vacant house]] in [[Hateno Village]], where he is working with [[Hudson]] and [[Karson]] to demolish it.<ref>{{Cite|[What're you doing?] In case it's not obvious, I'm demolishing a vacant house. Times are rough. Not a lot of buyers, y'know? So the villagers decided it was best to just tear it down.|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> If Link offers to buy the house instead, Bolson will explain to him that the cost of the operation is 50000 [[Rupee]]s, which Link would need to pay for in order to stop the demolition.<ref>{{Cite|[I can buy it!] <small>Whoa, get a load of young moneybags... Just wants to "buy" it, huh?</small> Okey-doo... Let me lay it out for you. See this house? Been vacant for years. So the villagers had a meeting, argued, voted, and decided to tear it down. The demolition costs, with associated fees, and other such details...come in at {{Color|BotW Red|50,000 rupees}}. So when you say you want to "buy" it, you're talking about {{Color|BotW Red|50,000 rupees}}... You got that much on you?|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> Whether Link agrees to the price or not, Bolson will sympathize with him and decide to lower the price.<ref>{{Cite|[I'll pay!] Well! Who would have thought?! ...Little go-getter, aren't you? Heh. Reminds me of me back in the day.|Bolson|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|[Impossible...] Heh... Figured. When I was your age, I had serious money problems, too, so I know how it feels all too well...|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> He offers a revised deal to Link for the house in exchange for 3000 Rupees and 30 bundles of [[Wood]].<ref>{{Cite|... ...Alright. All right, look. Here's the deal! Just for you! I'll cut you a special price of {{Color|BotW Red|3,000 rupees}}. <big>BUT IN RETURN!</big> I'm going to need you to bring me {{Color|BotW Red|30 wood bundles}}. Building materials... You know how it is.|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> Afterwards, he orders his crew to cease demolition as they wait under a tree nearby for Link to pay for the house.<ref>{{Cite|Anyway, you understand the terms? Then get to it. And show me what you're built out of. ...That's a construction joke. Hudson! Karson! Stop what you're doing!|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> This initiates the [[Side Quest]] "[[Hylian Homeowner]]", tasking Link with the responsibility of fulfilling his side of the bargain in exchange for the house.
Once {{Term|BotW|Link}} has fully decorated his property, {{Term|BotW|Bolson}} will call him a "housing monster" and leave additional furniture inside {{Term|BotW|Link's House}} before taking a break.<ref>{{Cite|{{Big|AHH! YOU HOUSING MONSTER!}} You got EVERYTHING?! Ah, such is the way of youth... Driven! Even reckless, some might say. Well, since you bought everything, I threw in some free {{Color|BotW Blue|furniture}}! Yeah! Least I could do! {{Big|Karson! Look lively!}}|Bolson|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Well, I am TUCKERED. I couldn't swing a ball-peen hammer right now, let alone an axe... Break time, baby!|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> If spoken to again, {{Term|BotW|Bolson}} will declare the {{Term|BotW|Link's House|display=House}} to be perfect and bring {{Term|BotW|Link}}'s attention to {{Term|BotW|Hudson}} once more, wondering how the {{Term|BotW|Bolson Construction}} expansion is coming along.<ref>{{Cite|House is absolutely perfect... Nothing else I can do to improve it. Come to think of it, we've had no word from Hudson, have we? Hard to believe someone could get lost on a simple trip to {{Color|BotW Blue|Lake Akkala}}...|Bolson|BotW}}</ref>


If Link tells Bolson that he can't afford the cost, Bolson will become angry and lecture to him about the hardships of life.<ref>{{Cite|You ready to deliver {{Color|BotW Red|30 wood bundles}}? [I can't pay...] Don't be a spoiled brat! You're young! Life is full of hardship and toil! You gotta suffer for your rewards!|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> However, if Link presents the 30 bundles of Wood to Bolson, he will accept the offer and conclude that Link is serious about the offer.<ref>{{Cite|♪ Okey-doo. ♪ I'll grab them from you. All I needed to see.. Good-faith wood. You're obviously serious about this, and now I know it. So, as promised, I'll sell you this old house for the low price of {{Color|BotW Red|3,000 rupees}}. Once you've got the money together, come grab me.|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> If Link provides the 3000 Rupees, Bolson will call him "studly," and offer a [[Weapon Mount]] as a housewarming gift.<ref>{{Cite|Did you get {{Color|BotW Red|3,000 rupees}} together? [I'm ready!] Seriously?! You're really gonna give me {{Color|BotW Red|3,000 rupees}}? Like, with three zeroes? You aren't just posturing? [I'll shell out!] ♪ No way! ♪ Talk about studly! ♪ I'll just take that off your hands. ♪ Thanks for the sweet investment. Spending so much money on ANYTHING at your age... It's just so...studly! There's a {{Color|BotW Blue|weapon mount}} in there that never sold... Consider it a housewarming gift. Hope you get some use out of it.|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> Bolson then tells Link to speak to Hudson before he leaves to carry out a business expansion in [[Akkala]].<ref>{{Cite|So...next-job time, baby! What'd I have lined up again? Oh, yeah, {{Color|BotW Red|that's}} what's next. I was going to send Hudson up {{Color|BotW Blue|Akkala}} way to clear some land!|Bolson|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|I asked Hudson to clear some land in the {{Color|BotW Blue|Akkala}} region. [Clearing land?] Yup... Business expansion, y'know. I'll probably have him head out soon. If you want to say anything to Hudson, better catch him before he leaves.|Bolson|BotW}}</ref>
During the "{{Term|BotW|From the Ground Up|link}}" {{Term|BotW|Side Quest}}, {{Term|BotW|Hudson}} will ask {{Term|BotW|Link}} to invite {{Term|BotW|Bolson}} and {{Term|BotW|Karson}} to his wedding in {{Term|BotW|Tarrey Town}}.<ref>{{Cite|Of course, we'll have to invite guests in order to hold a ceremony... [Guests?] Well, I'm talking about my boss, Bolson, and my subordinate, Karson. [I see.] However, I've got to prepare for the ceremony, so my hands are full... Could you invite them for me?|Hudson|BotW}}</ref> {{Term|BotW|Bolson}} is shocked to hear that {{Term|BotW|Hudson}} is getting married,<ref>{{Cite|Wait. What? {{Big|Hudson's getting married?!}} And he wants me to attend the wedding? ...Wow, good on him.|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> and he and {{Term|BotW|Karson}} will depart together.<ref>{{Cite|Okey-doo, I'm in. Wedding time, baby! Not like there's anything to do here, anyway... {{Big|Karson, we're headed out!}}|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> Once they arrive in {{Term|BotW|Tarrey Town}}, {{Term|BotW|Bolson}} urges {{Term|BotW|Link}} to speak to {{Term|BotW|Hudson}} to start the ceremony.<ref>{{Cite|We're here! Talk to Hudson and let's get this ceremony started!|Bolson|BotW}}</ref>


After Hudson leaves to establish [[Tarrey Town]], Bolson will offer to furnish Link's house for 100 Rupees per refurbishment.<ref>{{Cite|So the both of us sort of hit a personal milestone, huh? Time to kick back an get LEISURELY, baby! ...Though you look a bit judgmental for such a fine moment. You're looking at me like we should both keep working at it. Heh! You don't even have to say it! "Oh, wah, I just bought a house and it's totally empty and depressing!" Oh, sure, that's you to a T. I see it in your eyes. Yup, I was just like you, about a lifetime ago. So tell you what, lemme help by taking care of furniture, or the exterior, or anything really, for {{Color|BotW Red|5,000 rupees}}. Actually, no, scratch that. For you? Let's start at {{Color|BotW Red|100 rupees}}. Just cruise on by whenever you have the spending cash and we'll talk.|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> Link can request various additions to his house,<ref>{{Cite|Need something from me? [Build me something.] Watcha want?|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> such as Weapon Mounts, [[Bow Mount]]s and [[Shield Mount]]s,<ref>{{Cite|[Gear displays.] What kind of mount? [Weapon mount.] [Bow mount.] [Shield mount.] That'll be {{Color|BotW Red|100 rupees}}, OK? You can shell that out? [I'm ready to pay up!] ♪ Okey-doo, payment's due up front. |Bolson|BotW}}</ref> as well as a [[Bed]], lighting and a front door.<ref>{{Cite|[Installations.] What were you thinking? [Bed.] [Lighting.] [Door.] That'll be {{Color|BotW Red|100 rupees}}, OK? You can shell that out? [I'm ready to pay up!] ♪ Okey-doo, payment's due up front. |Bolson|BotW}}</ref> Link can also request that Bolson decorates the property surrounding his house, adding a [[Sign]] with Link's name, a flower bed and trees.<ref>{{Cite|[House exterior.] Which exterior feature? [A sign with my name!] [Plant some flowers!] [Plant trees!] That'll be {{Color|BotW Red|100 rupees}}, OK? You can shell that out? [I'm ready to pay up!] ♪ Okey-doo, payment's due up front. ♪|Bolson|BotW}}</ref>
When {{Term|BotW|Rhondson}} reacts negatively to the vow to name her and {{Term|BotW|Hudson}}'s children in accordance with the {{Term|BotW|Bolson Construction}} naming policies,<ref>{{Cite|And do you also vow to...name your children in accordance with the Bolson construction naming guidelines?|Kapson|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Wait a moment... Those vows are not traditional by anyone's standards!|Rhondson|BotW}}</ref> {{Term|BotW|Bolson}} interjects and claims they are traditional.<ref>{{Cite|They're as traditional as it gets!|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> After the wedding, {{Term|BotW|Bolson}} remarks that {{Term|BotW|Rhondson}} and {{Term|BotW|Hudson}} make a lovely couple.<ref>{{Cite|The bride and groom were so lovely, weren't they?|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> He wishes them both well in the future,<ref>{{Cite|[Indeed!] Love... It's such a sublime, precious thing, you know? My best wishes to the couple.|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> He decides that it is time for himself and {{Term|BotW|Karson}} to return to {{Term|BotW|Hateno Village}}.<ref>{{Cite|Now that the wedding's over, we should probably head back to Hateno Village.|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> The pair of them will depart from {{Term|BotW|Tarrey Town}} together.<ref>{{Cite|Well then... Karson! We're going home!|Bolson|BotW}}</ref>


Once Link has fully decorated his property, Bolson will call him a "housing monster" and leave additional furniture inside Link's House before taking a break.<ref>{{Cite|<big>AHH! YOU HOUSING MONSTER!</big> You got EVERYTHING?! Ah, such is the way of youth... Driven! Even reckless, some might say. Well, since you bought everything, I threw in some free {{Color|BotW Blue|furniture}}! Yeah! Least I could do! <big>Karson! Look lively!</big>|Bolson|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Well, I am TUCKERED. I couldn't swing a ball-peen hammer right now, let alone an axe... Break time, baby!|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> If spoken to again, Bolson will declare the house to be perfect and bring Link's attention to Hudson once more, wondering how the Bolson Construction expansion is coming along.<ref>{{Cite|House is absolutely perfect... Nothing else I can do to improve it. Come to think of it, we've had no word from Hudson, have we? Hard to believe someone could get lost on a simple trip to {{Color|BotW Blue|Lake Akkala}}...|Bolson|BotW}}</ref>
Back in {{Term|BotW|Hateno Village}}, {{Term|BotW|Bolson}} reveals to {{Term|BotW|Link}} that he has come to a decision.<ref>{{Cite|♪Hey!♪ I've decided...|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> With prompting from {{Term|BotW|Link}}, he admits that he is planning to retire from {{Term|BotW|Bolson Construction}}.<ref>{{Cite|[What?] I'm...going to retire.|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> He wants to go on a journey where he will find someone to marry.<ref>{{Cite|[Huh?!] Yeah, I'm going to retire and set off on a journey to find me a spouse.|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> When {{Term|BotW|Link}} shows his support, {{Term|BotW|Bolson}} advises him not to waste any time, as youth does not last forever.<ref>{{Cite|[That's good!] You... I'd advise you not to waste any time, either. ...Youth. It's just foam on a wave. Gone before you know it.|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> He tells {{Term|BotW|Link}} to go do what he needs to.<ref>{{Cite|So if you get my meaning, you'd better get moving. I think you know what you still need to do.|Bolson|BotW}}</ref>


Starting at 9:05 PM each night, Bolson and Karson will cross the bridge over [[Firly Pond]] and sleep inside one of the pre-constructed homes. There, he will recite Bolson Construction's theme in his sleep.<ref>{{Cite|Snrrk... Hnnk... <small>Hoo-wah.... Hoo-wah...</small>|Bolson|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Snrrk... Hnnk... <small>Buh-buh-buh...</small>|Bolson|BotW}}</ref>
While {{Term|BotW|Bolson}} is sitting outside of {{Term|BotW|Link's House}}, {{Term|BotW|Link}} is able to ask him questions.<ref>{{Cite|Need something from me?|Bolson|BotW}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Anything else you want to ask me?|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> If {{Term|BotW|Link}} how he is doing, {{Term|BotW|Bolson}} will reiterate his plans to retire and begin his travels.<ref>{{Cite|[You OK?] Oh, can't complain, you know? Though there is one thing... I just decided to retire as luminary, president, architect, and design lead of Bolson Construction. Gonna travel and find me a spouse to settle down with. How about you? Things to do, places to see, right? Better get on it. Time waits for no one. |Bolson|BotW}}</ref> If {{Term|BotW|Link}} does not have a reason to speak to him, {{Term|BotW|Bolson}} will ask if he can make sure that the {{Term|BotW|Bolson Construction}} theme song catches on.<ref>{{Cite|[Errr...] If you aren't doing anything useful, why don’t you see if you can get this dance to catch on? You ready for this?|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> He will then demonstrate the dance for {{Term|BotW|Link}}.<ref name="Theme"/>
 
When {{Term|BotW|Link}} comments on the charm around {{Term|BotW|Bolson}}’s neck, he explains that it is an heirloom that has been passed down through his family for generations that is said to bring happiness.<ref>{{Cite|[That neck charm...] Oh, you like this? It's an heirloom passed down through several generations of the Bolson fam. It's a necklace that brings happiness.|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> He then asks {{Term|BotW|Link}} if he noticed the flower petals at the end of {{Term|BotW|Hudson}}'s wedding,<ref>{{Cite|At the end of Hudson's wedding...did you see the showers of flower petals?|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> which he claims can only be seen by those who are not vapid or disenchanted.<ref>{{Cite|[Yes.] Heh, I'm glad... Proves your quality. Those flower-petal showers can't be seen by the vapid or disenchanted.|Bolson|BotW}}</ref> They represent endless love, which {{Term|BotW|Bolson}} considers to be beautiful.<ref>{{Cite|The infinite falling petals represent endless love. Gorgeous, right?|Bolson|BotW}}</ref>
 
==={{TotK|-}}===
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Bolson's profession, demeanor and attire are an allusion to the [[Carpenters]] in the Japanese version of {{OoT}}. In it, the Carpenters would aimlessly prance around [[Kakariko Village]] and notably employ characteristically feminine speech.<ref>{{Cite|{{Romanize|アタイ、大工のイチロー。|Atai, Daiku no Ichirō.|I'm the carpenter Ichiro}}|Ichiro|OoT}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|{{Romanize|あたしたち 一日中この村で 家 建ててんの。|Atashitachi ichinichijū kono mura de ie tatete n no.|We are building houses in this village all day long.}}|Carpenter|OoT}}</ref> Additionally, one of the Carpenters refers to Link as a {{Romanize|cute boy|カワイイ ボーヤ|Kawaī Bōya|3}}.<ref>{{Cite|{{Romanize|カワイイ ボーヤ!助けてくれて サンキュー!。|Kawaii Bōya! Tasuketekurete Sankyū!|Cute Boy! Thank you for rescuing me!}}|Jiro|OoT}}</ref> These are stereotypical traits of homosexual men in Japan that weren't properly adapted for the English versions. In the English versions of ''Breath of the Wild'' however, Bolson's stereotypical characteristics were retained.
* {{Term|BotW|Bolson}}'s profession, demeanor, and attire are an allusion to the {{Plural|OoT3D|Carpenter|link}} in the Japanese version of {{OoT}}. In it, the {{Plural|OoT3D|Carpenter}} would aimlessly prance around {{Term|OoT3D|Kakariko Village|link}} and notably employ characteristically feminine speech.<ref>{{Cite|{{Romanize|アタイ、大工のイチロー。|Atai, Daiku no Ichirō.|I'm the carpenter Ichiro}}|Ichiro|OoT}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|{{Romanize|あたしたち 一日中この村で 家 建ててんの。|Atashitachi ichinichijū kono mura de ie tatete n no.|We are building houses in this village all day long.}}|Carpenter|OoT}}</ref> Additionally, one of the {{Plural|OoT3D|Carpenter}} refers to {{Term|OoT3D|Link}} as a {{Romanize|cute boy|カワイイ ボーヤ|Kawaī Bōya|3}}.<ref>{{Cite|{{Romanize|カワイイ ボーヤ!助けてくれて サンキュー!。|Kawaii Bōya! Tasuketekurete Sankyū!|Cute Boy! Thank you for rescuing me!}}|Jiro|OoT}}</ref> These are stereotypical traits of gay men in Japanese media that weren't properly adapted for the English versions. In the English versions of {{BotW|-}} however, {{Term|BotW|Bolson}}'s stereotypical characteristics were retained. {{Term|BotW|Bolson}}'s tiger-striped collar, leg wrappings, and blue jacket are also likely a reference to the {{Term|OoT3D|Master Craftsman|link}} from {{OoT|-}}.
*If Link speaks to Bolson while not wearing a [[Armor|shirt]], Bolson will become excited and call Link "perky."<ref>{{Cite|Whoa my! ♪ Aren't you perky? ♪ Well then...|Bolson|BotW}}</ref>
** Additionally, {{Term|BotW|Bolson}} was originally going to have a larger build which closely resembled the body shape of the Master Craftsman.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= CaC |publisher= |page= 96}}</ref>
* If {{Term|BotW|Link}} speaks to {{Term|BotW|Bolson}} while not wearing any {{Term|BotW|Armor|link}} that covers his torso, {{Term|BotW|Bolson}} will become excited and call him "perky".<ref>{{Cite|Whoa my! ♪ Aren't you perky? ♪ Well then...|Bolson|BotW}}</ref>


==Etymology==
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==See Also==
==See Also==
* [[Hylian Homeowner]]
* {{Term|Series|Bolson Construction|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Hylian Homeowner|link}}


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