Del

Del is a cranky alligator villager in the. Del first appeared in, and again in and. Del's name is a shortened version of a river delta, a deposition of sediment left behind by a flowing river, which are sometimes occupied by alligators. His Japanese name likely refers to the battleship Yamato, as he has a naval theme to his appearance and home. His Japanese favorite saying is also similar to Sylvana's English favorite saying in.

Appearance
Del is a navy blue alligator with the bottom portion of his jaws and abdomen a rich red. He has black spots resembling portholes surrounding his cheeks, and half-open eyes, given him a tired or angry look. Because of the navy-and-red design of his head, he visually resembles a Japanese battleship, such as the Yamato (which he is named after).

Personality
As a cranky villager, Del will appear mature compared to other male personality types. This will make him come off as rude and belittling when talking to other villagers, including the player. Despite this, he will learn to confide in the player, considering them his only friend. He will enjoy the usual hobbies; not for competition, but for relaxing and peaceful reasons of calm and tranquillity away from other villagers. He will find it difficult to socialize with peppy villagers, who he will appear rude behind their backs about. He will get along with normal and snooty villagers, as well as other cranky villagers, who he will share deeper conversations with. He will, on occasion, annoy a normal villagers, usually when being mean about something or someone. When he is sick, he insults the illness.

House
In, Del's house has a traditional Japanese theme to it. Starting in, it is themed after a ship's boiler room.