Simon

Simon Cook is one of the endgame love interests in the series Moonborn.

Biography

Simon is a human, and works as photographer for the Supernatural Daily. He is quite shy but courts Mia from the very first moment he meets her in Season 1 Episode 2. He's actually the first love interest to be introduced in the story. Mia and Trisha are at a café, chatting, and he overhears them discussing supernatural events and introduces himself.

Simon comes from a small town and has been raised by his mum ever since his parents' divorce when he was a young child. His father was not part of his life. He started working young, and his hobby as a photographer soon became a profession so he moved to the city.

Personality

Simon can be quite anxious and apprehensive but if you pick him as love interest for Mia he can also be very thoughtful, caring and loving. His route might not be as exciting as others, and his hyperventilating tendencies definitely need some close management, but his diamond scenes, although quite sparse, have hidden depths and surprisingly intense emotional moments, and his ending is very sweet.

Simon's anxiety mostly comes from the fact that Mia never shares more than the bare essential information about her life, her whereabouts and the events that are happening to her. If Mia does not reciprocate his feelings, he is unable to maintain a friendship with her, so you only see the real Simon if you actively engage in a romantic relationship with him.

Relationships

Mia: They can be friends or in a relationship depending on the player's choices.
The journalists at the Supernatural Daily magazine where he works are his colleagues and friends.
He has a mother he is very close with.

Trivia

Simon gets invited to be the official photographer for the Golden Adams, the equivalent of the Oscar Ceremony in the book My Hollywood Story.
If they are in a relationship, Mia has a habit of ruffling his hair.
If you want to read up a detailed, semi-serious scene-by-scene summary of Simon's route, head to Reddit to read a post on the topic.

Interactions with Simon

Please note that all interactions with Simon are fully listed on the walkthrough, but these are the romantic ones. Also: some options will only be available to you if you have chosen previous romantic scenes with Simon or if your relationship with him is good enough.

Season 1, Episode 2:
- Yes, he's cute [Free]
Season 1, Episode 8:
- Move closer to his warm chest - and then - Kiss more (8💎) [Sex scene]
Season 2, Episode 1:
- If you had romantic interactions with Simon, he will smile and openly wink at Mia when they are in the office. Later in the same episode, Simon he will tell Mia that he missed her and since that night they spent together he thinks about her all the time. Mia says that she is in a tough spot in her life and needs time to figure things out. Simon asks if he can help but Mia says no, but that she will call him as soon as she takes care of things. Simon tells her to call him at any time, even if it's late.
Season 2, Episode 3:
- Yes, let me pick one to hang above my desk. (5💎) [Simon offers Mia different pictures to hang above her desk, including a self portrait.]
- Simon brings coffee to Mia and puts a hand on her thigh. Smile playfully [Mia and Simon embrace. Simon tells Mia he wants her. It's interesting (20💎) [Sex scene on his desk in the newsroom.] If you had this romantic scene with Simon, when he drives Mia back to the university he kisses her hand. They say goodbye to each other with smiles and promises to see each other soon.
Season 2, Episode 5:
- Simon sees that Mia brought Max or Victor to the office and leaves upset. If you had romantic interactions with Simon, Mia will go talk to him. How the dialogue goes depends on too many variables to list them all, based both on which path you are ( Diplomacy 🕊️ or Fortitude 💪 ) and on whether you have also been romancing Max/Victor or you haven't. On a Simon-only path, Mia will hug him and tell him that Max/Victor is only an acquaintance. Simon will get slightly jealous of Max/Victor's car but Mia will reassure him that nothing is going on between them. She asks Simon to stop being jealous and kisses him on the cheek. He smiles. A banner will appear saying "You have kept open the possibility of a romance with Simon".
Season 2, Episode 11:
- Simon accompanies Mia to the Golden Debut award she is nominated for. They spend time together, also with Trisha, and after the ceremony they return to the café where they first met.
Season 3, Episode 1:
- Simon calls Mia and ask her if they can go for a walk. Yes, I accept (Free) - then - Kiss Simon (Free) - then - Tell Simon to undress (18💎) [Sex scene]
- Later in the episode, vampire Stella tells Mia that she has actually hurt Ashton. ⚠️WARNING! ⚠️This choice is important because if you don't pick it, Stella will return and might kill Simon in the final battle. Hold Stella and learn about Ashton (11💎) [Mia threatens Stella and scares her enough so she won't reappear for the rest of the story.]
Season 3, Episode 3:
- If Mia has been romancing Simon, a dialogue box will appear saying that Mia and Simon are keeping their relationship a secret from the rest of the office, however Simon smiles at her and looks gently into her eyes. He then brings her tea and cake at her desk and their hands touch. Camila notices their loving interaction, smiles and winks at Mia, happy
- Mia goes to Simon's house to pack for their trip and they kiss.
Season 3, Episode 4:
- Mia receives a call from Simon. The call is not shown. A banner says that the two chat briefly. Then Mia checks her email and there's a message from Simon telling Mia he loves her. She thinks about calling him back but ultimately decides not to.
Season 3, Episode 6:
- Simon calls Mia on the phone. Answer the call (10💎) [The two have a nice and loving conversation that changes slightly based on what responses you pick for Mia.]
Season 4, Episode 1:
- Mia calls Simon but he is busy and they arrange to meet later in the week.
Season 4, Episode 3;
- Simon surprises Mia by going to her house. He is upset about her keeping information from him but sharing them with Max and Victor. Apologise and kiss Simon (30💎) [Sex scene]
Season 4, Episode 5:
- If Mia has been romancing Simon, the two have a brief yet loving interaction while at the offices of the Supernatural Daily.
Season 5, Episode 2:
- The argument between Simon and Mia has a slightly different dialogue if they are in a relationship.
Season 5, Episode 8:
- A banner tells us that Mia has gone to see Simon, but we don't see that scene.
Season 5, Episode 9:
- Mia goes to Simon's house. A very long scene ensues, where they talk and open up to each other. God I have missed you so much (💎31) [Sex scene]
Season 5, Episode 10:
- Mia spends the final hours before the Blood Moon at Simon's house. They talk and hold each other. Later in the episode, Simon will show up at the Benny Bart concert, but the dialogue with Mia is not different if they are together or not. During the final battle, Simon will not be in danger if Mia threatened Stella into leaving the city in Season 3, Episode 1; If Mia did not scare Stella, she will join the fight and attack Simon. If Mia's reputation with the vampires is high, Stella will bite Simon but Sofia will arrive and bandage his neck, saving Simon's life. If Mia's reputation with the vampires is not high enough, Simon will be killed by Stella. To get a high vampire reputation, check the choices on the walkthrough that have a little bat icon next to them or check Mia's character page for a full summary list.
Season 5, Episode 11:
- Simon and Mia go to visit Simon's mother. They are in the car on the way there and Mia tells Simon that she loves him. Simon stops the car suddenly, because that was the first time she said so.

Possible endings for Simon

Simon has three possible endings based on your choices throughout the book.

He dies, attacked by Stella. If you did not scare Stella into leaving town in Season 3, Episode 1, she will take part in the final battle and attack Simon.
He survives, despite being attacked by Stella. If you did not scare Stella into leaving town, but your reputation with the vampires is high, Sofia will see Simon lying on the floor hurt and stop to bandage him, saving his life. To get a high vampire reputation, check the choices on the walkthrough that have a little bat icon next to them or check Mia's character page for a full summary list.
He survives, and is never attacked. If you scared Stella into leaving town, Simon's life is never in danger.
Of course Simon's ending also differs if you decide to romance him or not. If you don't romance him, you won't see him again after the final battle but only hear that he is doing well with his photography. If you are romancing him, Mia will go meet his mum and will tell him she loves him back. Click here to go to the Moonborn Season 5 Walkthrough and read a detailed description of Simon's romantic happy ending.

Gallery

Please note: Since Moonborn was one of the first books released by Romance Club, there are no official in-game CGs in this story.