I also had a thought that, since the dev wants to do the whole mafia thing and get the Mc involved, that one of the jobs the Mc gets early on should be going with Tony (I think that's his name) to handle the two thugs. Give the player the chance to get some revenge even if the Mc complains about it. Would be a way to at least salvage it some, let the player see and even be a part of them getting their just reward, so to speak. And if you go the "contact the cops" route then it would give the Mc more evidence, even give the player the choice if the Mc takes part in their punishment or just watches. Let the player lean into the mob plot if they want to and you are going to have it.
Just a few more of my thoughts.
Of everything related to the mafia, the only thing that interests me is the MC getting revenge on the two guys. Going and shooting them, or even torturing them, isn't particularly satisfying for me. In fact, it's something I'd rather neither do nor watch. I prefer them to be alive and suffer the consequences for a long time.
In any case, my interest in the mafia aspect would be very limited, even if I could get revenge the way I'd like. Although, to be honest, right now my interest is nonexistent.
At least mafia plot got better. We'll get rid of those small time crooks and get to deal with more classy people. Introducing gym girl to Sophie, and perhaps soon to other girls, is also step towards bigger harem.
And if criminal boss starts liking MC, it might lead to happenings, like him deciding to marry his girl to MC, while MC is already planning wedding with Bo.
I haven't opened Kate's route, so the MC and she are just acquaintances. Also, I don't think the MC will become very friendly with the mob boss, because my intention is for the police to take it down.
