This debate is so tired. Do you want your companions to have a lasting impact on players? Do you want fanart, fanfic, and an active community even years later? Romance provides more RPG and more longevity to a game. Romance sells.
The Pitt's dilemma is really interesting because yes you shouldn't let your personal life interfere with optimal patient care but also healthcare workers are people, how are they supposed to help that if they're receiving no support for their mental health
Santos reminds me of a girl I knew in high school - very pretty, super smart, funny and despite struggling with past traumas she always sought to do good, but she ultimately pushed everyone away because she was simply rude to her peers
OPLA is never going to be perfect because I think it's impossible to truly adapt Luffy but I think some of the line reads could be a little better... Still amazing adaptation though