Editing Lyle

{{Villager Header
|species= otter
|pers= special
}}
{{Quote|You got a home, right? You want to make it happy, right? Sweet deal. Bang. We gotcha covered. We come by. We look around. We tell you how the inside of your home stacks up. Good. Bad. Whatever. Go. It's all very clandestine. Secret. Sneaky. Bang! You'll never even know my crew stopped by.|Lyle|{{NL}}}}
{{Infobox Special
| name = Lyle
| titlecolor = #506b94
| textcolor = #fffad4
| ID = ott
| image = Lyle NLWa.png
| species = Otter
| gender = Male
| birthdaymonth = June
| birthday = 6
| sign = Gemini
| quote = The good, the bad, the so-so... Make all of it work for you.
| service = [[Insurance]]{{Note|In {{WW|short|nolink}} only}}<br>[[Happy Home Academy]]{{Note|In {{CF|short|nolink}} and {{NL|short|nolink}}}}
| ja-name = ホンマさん
| ko-name = 안심해씨
| zh-name = 阿本先生
| fr-name = Lionel
| es-name = Sisebuto
| it-name = Frodolo
| de-name = Fred
| nl-name = Lyle
| ru-name = Лайл
}}
'''Lyle''' is an [[otter]] in the {{SER}} introduced in {{WW}}. In {{WW|short|nolink}}, he is a salesman who sells insurance to the player and is heavily implied to be a con artist running a scam. In subsequent games, he works in real estate, being the chairman of the [[Happy Home Academy|Happy Room Academy]] in {{CF}} and an employee of [[Nook's Homes]] in {{NL}} and {{HHD}}. Lyle's name may be derived from ''lie'', reflecting his job in {{WW|short|nolink}}.

==Characteristics==
===Appearance===
Lyle is a blue otter with a cream muzzle, four large whiskers, and dark blue hair. He wears black thick-rimmed glasses. In {{WW|short|nolink}}, he wears a tan jacket with a blue shirt and red tie, and he carries a black briefcase. In {{CF|short|nolink}} onward, he wears a red jacket with a white shirt and yellow tie.

===Personality===
Lyle is characterized as an energetic salesman, speaking in short, quick sentences and often asking the player several sequential questions. He refers to himself in the third person and frequently interjects with "bang" and uses the phrase "bust my chops." In {{WW|short|nolink}}, he is also characterized as a con artist, pushing the player to buy his dubious insurance. He is easily upset and often asks about Crazy Redd and if they player has seen him.

===Background===
In {{NL|short|nolink}}, Lyle mentions that he used to change jobs frequently, but he settled on his career in real estate to not put stress on his family. Dialog from {{CF|short|nolink}} and {{NL|short|nolink}}, paired with his job in {{WW|short|nolink}}, suggests that he made a career as a con artist before moving to a legitimate job in real estate.

In {{CF|short|nolink}}, if the player has many [[fossil]]s in a room, he says, "Fossils creep Lyle out. He used to dig 'em up. In the yard. Not the backyard. The other yard. Forget it," suggesting that he once worked in a graveyard.

===Relationships===

====Family====
Lyle has a wife and two daughters. He is also [[Lottie]]'s uncle.

====Redd====
In {{WW|short|nolink}}, it is implied that Lyle works with [[Redd]] in scamming people, with Redd selling forgeries and Lyle having the player set the day Redd visits and selling insurance for forgeries. When asked, Lyle downplays his relationship with Redd, saying "we just know each other from around." He is skilled and uses his business relationship with Redd to earn lots of money.

==Appearances==
===In {{WW|short|nolink}}===
[[File:WW Lyle.png|thumb|left|Lyle telling the player they need insurance in {{WW|nolink}}]]
In {{WW}}, Lyle appears outside the player's [[Player house|house]] every Saturday. He tells the player his company is doing research and has them fill out a questionnaire. He first asks the player which day of the week, Monday through Friday, they want [[Redd]] to visit town on. Lyle then asks a series of questions, and regardless of the player's responses, he comes to the conclusion that they need insurance, which he sells.

Initially, Lyle sells accident insurance for 3,000 [[Bell]]s. If the player purchases it, Lyle will send them 100 Bells each time they trip or get stung by [[Wasp|bees]], up to once per day. The next week, Lyle asks the same questions and tells the player they need damage insurance. If the player purchases it for 6,000 Bells, Lyle will send the player 100 Bells each time they bring him a [[Forgery|forged painting]], up to once per day.

If the player has purchased both types of insurance, Lyle still appears on Saturdays and allows the player to change the day of the week Redd appears on. Lyle can also appear at [[The Roost]] from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM on Sundays.

[[Normal]] [[villager]]s sometimes warn of a health insurance scam operating in the area, which is a reference to Lyle and his scamming techniques. Some [[jock]] villagers also say the same thing—how someone came and asked them if they wanted their muscles insured. At first they said no, because "whoever's heard of insuring your muscles?" and that another villager told them it was a scam. If the player speaks to [[Blathers]] on the fourth Sunday of May, he tells them how Lyle tried to sell his insurance to him in the museum. The villagers will also constantly mention how Blathers seems flustered and not his usual self.

===In {{CF|short|nolink}}===
[[File:CF Lyle 2.png|thumb|right|Lyle in {{CF|nolink}}]]
In {{CF}}, Lyle works as the chairman of the [[Happy Home Academy|Happy Room Academy]], appearing in its headquarters in the [[city]]. The player must speak to him to join the HRA. After the player has joined, Lyle can evaluate their house at any time and tell them their score. Additionally, the player can speak to him to stop receiving evaluation letters from the HRA.

===In {{NL|short|nolink}}===
[[File:NL Lyle Nook's Homes.jpg|thumb|left|Lyle in {{NL|nolink}}]]
Lyle returns in {{NL}}. He appears in [[Nook's Homes]] after certain conditions have been met and runs the Happy Home Academy, the successor of the Happy Room Academy seen in previous titles. His office is in the bottom left of the store, where a seating area was previously. Similar to {{CF|nolink}}, Lyle gives the player their HHA evaluation. However, he no longer presents model rooms, a job now done by [[Digby]].

Beginning the {{NLWa|short}} update, {{I|Lyle's pic|NL}} can be obtained from [[Wisp]] after Lyle's [[amiibo]] card is scanned.
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===In {{NH|short|nolink}}===
[[File:Lyle's Poster NH Icon.png|thumb|100px|right|Lyle's poster in {{NH|short|nolink}}]]
While initially absent from {{NH}}, Lyle makes his return in the 2.0 update, where he can be invited to The Roost or [[Harv's Island]] via his amiibo, the latter of which will also allow the player to obtain {{I|Lyle's poster|NH}} from [[Nook Shopping]]. When summoned at The Roost, he will also bring Lottie, Tom Nook, and Digby.

In {{HHP|short}}, when Lyle's vacation home is completed, Lottie sends the player {{I|Lyle's photo|NH}}.

===In {{HHD|short|nolink}}===
In {{HHD}}, Lyle appears on the second floor of Nook's Homes, as a senior designer. He gives the player tips for designing when spoken to, but he seems forgetful, as Lyle constantly asks the player if he has already told them about the tip provided, and appears quite pleased if it's not the case.

===In {{PC|short|nolink}}===
In {{PC}}, Lyle is one of the judges at the [[Happy Homeroom]].

===In {{Film|nolink}}===
[[File:Film Shrunk & Lyle.png|thumb|left|Lyle and Dr. Shrunk in {{Film|nolink}}]]
Lyle makes a cameo in {{Film}}, sitting next to [[Dr. Shrunk]] in the audience at the [[Fireworks Show|Fireworks Festival]].
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==Other appearances==
===In {{SSBB|nolink}}===
In {{SSBB}}, Lyle has a chance of appearing as a spectator in the [[Smashville]] stage. He also appears as a collectible sticker.
{{StickerInfo
|number = 500
|name = Lyle
|image = Lyle SSBB Sticker.png
|effect = [Weapon] Attack +11
|fighters = All fighters
}}

===In ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''===
In {{SSB4|wiiu}}, Lyle once again has a chance of appearing as a spectator in the [[Smashville]] and Town and City stages. He also appears as a collectible trophy.
{{TrophyInfo
|number=554
|name=Lyle
|image=Lyle SSB4 Trophy (Wii U).png
|image-size=150px
|description='''NTSC-U''': Lyle has filled a lot of roles over the years, but in Animal Crossing: New Leaf, he's taken on management of the Happy Home Academy. Drop by to chat, or ask and he'll tell you how the HHA ranks your home. This is a new kind of job for Lyle... You could say he's turned a new leaf!<br><br>'''PAL''': Lyle has played a few roles over the years, and in Animal Crossing: New Leaf, he's in charge of the Happy Home Academy. Feel free to drop by for a chat or to ask him how the HHA ranks your home. Lyle wasn't a big fan of this kind of work in the past, but he really seems to enjoy it this time. You could say he's turned over a new leaf!
|obtain=Random
}}

===In {{SSBU|nolink}}===
====Spirits====
{{SpiritInfo
|number=853
|name=Lyle
|image=Lyle NL.png
|category=Support Spirit
|class=★
|cost=1
|ability=Green Shell Equipped
|acquisition1=Battle via Spirit Board
|acquisition2=Purchase from the Vault Shop for 500G
|battle-enemy1=King Dedede
|b1-enemyvariant=Blue
|battle-type=Attack
|battle-power=1700
|battle-stage=Smashville
|battle-rules1=Defense ↑
|battle-rules2=Attack Power ↑
|battle-conditions1=The enemy has increased attack power when the enemy's at high damage
|battle-conditions2=The enemy has increased defense when the enemy's at high damage
|battle-music=Town Hall and Tom Nook's Store - Animal Crossing: Wild World
}}

==Villager information==
===In {{NL|short|nolink}}===
{{NLSpecialCharacterInfo
|name = Lyle
|quote = The good, the bad, the so-so... Make all of it work for you.
|birthday-month = June
|birthday = 6
|sign = Gemini
|gender = Male
|species = Otter
|pic-version = 1.4
}}

===In {{HHD|short|nolink}}===
{{HHDVillagerInfo
|special-character = yes
|name = Lyle
|image = Lyle HHD Character Icon.png
|example = Lyle HHD Request.png
|umbrella = bat umbrella
|request = I'll leave it up to you!
|items = None
|song = K.K. Tango
|quote = The good, the bad, the so-so... Make all of it work for you.
|furn1 = gold HHA plaque
|furn2 = gold house model
|furn3 = K.K. Tango
|furn4 = Lyle's pic
}}

===In {{NH|short|nolink}}===
{{NHSpecialCharacterInfo
|name = Lyle
|engb-name = Lyle
|ja-name = ホンマさん
|ja-name-r = Honma-san
|fr-name = Lionel
|frq-name = Lionel
|de-name = Fred
|ko-name = 안심해씨
|ko-name-r = Ansimhaessi
|it-name = Frodolo
|nl-name = Lyle
|zh-name = 阿本先生
|zh-name-r = Ā Běn Xiān shēng
|zht-name = 阿本先生
|es-name = Sisebuto
|esl-name = Sisebuto
|ru-name = Лайл
|ru-name-r = Layl
|species = Otter
|gender = Male
|quote = The good, the bad, the so-so... Make all of it work for you.
|birthday-month = June
|birthday = 6
|sign = Gemini
|umbrella-hhp = patterned vinyl umbrella
|default-phone = Red
|hobby = Fashion
|book = Fashion
|version-added = 2.0
}}

====In {{HHP|short|nolink}}====
{{HHPVillagerInfo
|special-character = yes
|request = Vacation-Home Concept
|furn1 = Lyle's photo
|f1-var = Natural wood
|furn2 = Lyle's poster
}}

==Card profiles==
===amiibo card===
{{A-card
| number = 016
| name = Lyle
| front = 016 Lyle amiibo card NA.png
| dice = 5
| hand = Paper
| type = Special
| sign = Gemini
| bday = June 6
| prevcard = Tortimer
| prevtype = Special
| prevnumb = 015
| nextcard = Lottie
| nexttype = Special
| nextnumb = 017
}}

==Gallery==
{{Gallery||Renders}}

==Trivia==
*Lyle may be based on a ''kawauso'' (''獺''), a magical river otter in Japanese folklore that enjoys playing tricks on humans. Kawauso are similar to kitsune and tanuki, hence Lyle's connections to [[Redd]] and [[Tom Nook]]. This doubles as a play on words, since ''uso'' is the Japanese word for "lie."
*Lyle shares his [[birthday]] with [[Raddle]].

==Names in other languages==
{{Foreignname
|ja=ホンマさん
|ja-r=Honma-san
|ja-m=Mr. Honma; from 本真 (''honma''), meaning "truth" or "reality." Likely ironic, given his insurance scam.
|fr=Lionel
|fr-m=Similar to English name
|it=Frodolo
|it-m=From "frode" (Italian for "fraud")
|es=Sisebuto
|es-m=From "sisar," meaning "to steal"
|de=Fred
|de-m=-
|ko=안심해씨
|ko-r=Ansimhaessi
|ko-m=From "안심해 (Please be safe)" and "~씨 (Mr. ~)"
|zh=阿本先生
|zht=阿本先生
|zh-r=Ā Běn Xiān shēng
|zh-m=From 書本 ''shūběn'' (book) and 先生 ''xiānshēng'' (Mr.)
|nl=Lyle
|nl-m=-
|ru=Лайл
|ru-r=Layl
|ru-m=Same as his English name
}}

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