cringe train was due. pretty rdr2 inspired. my thoughts.

Ukai is the leader of the gang but it's somewhat recent, following retirement of his grandfather. Daichi is either a self proclaimed or appointed second in command of sorts but whether that makes rowdier gang members (ie. noya and tanaka) actually listen to him before getting into trouble is debatable.

Noya + Daichi joined at young ages, Daichi being an orphan taken in by the Ukais & Noya being a runaway. I like it when they have a kinda brotherly dynamic so thats what's happening here. Everyone else joined around their 20s/late teens.

Rival Gang Nekoma. I'll get to that.

Saeko's outfit is inspired by saloon girls, Kiyoko's is just a typical 1890s dress.

I like to think Asahi and Noya are like in canon very established members of the gang themselves. Asahi being strong + intimidating, Noya quick + confident makes them big assets on any job. Thinking about them and teamwork does something to me.

Does Asahi like hurting people. No. Does he like the family aspect of the gang + personal freedom aspirations. Yes. So he just tries his best to be more intimidating than violent.