Thats semantics.
Futaba has also never seen Joker as her brother, but as her Key Item (Literally).
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But you can also pick the other option.
Yes Sojiro does have strong paternal instincts to Joker but that's not adopted father level. Maybe a couple of more years it may grow into that, but for now it's just a strong paternal instinct i see, not an adopted father.
So no, in my eyes, Joker and Futuba aren't like siblings because they literally just met in the game while Ryuji and Ann knew each other for years. Besides is Sojiro's views going to affect how Joker and Futaba see each other? I think not.
"The Black Rage makes us strong, because we must resist its temptations every day of our lives or be forever damned!"Just so we're clear, we're downplaying the obvious father/son dynamic between Sojiro and Joker because ???
Sojiro: [to Joker] You know, I really just wanted to have you help out at the store. But you showed me so much more... You showed me I have a family I have to protect. Not just Futaba. But you too. I may not always be reliable, but feel free to come to me if anything happens. I'll be there for you... as family.
- Sojiro's entry on the Confidant page, something you always say to some kid.
Edited by RodimusMinor on May 17th 2020 at 12:40:03 PM
Ann and Ryuji knew each other, but how much interaction between them prior to the game is unclear.
The relationship between Joker and Futaba is pretty much up to the player, but it's weird treating it as if they can't develop sibling like relationship as opposed to a romantic one. Heck, some people are into the "little sister" thing.
Edited by Cross on May 17th 2020 at 1:18:13 PM
My real issue with Joker x Futaba isn't anything to do with the technicalities if Sojiro is really a father figure which would actually make Futaba a sort of adopted sister. The issue is that Futaba has serious mental and emotional issues and sees Joker (and to a lesser extent the rest of the Phantom Thieves) as a savior and a lifeline. In short, Futaba is emotionally dependant on Joker, which is not a healthy foundation for a romantic relationship. "Don't date Futaba, she's basically your baby sister" is shorthand for that, more or less.
Honestly the only two romance options that aren't uncomfortable to a greater or lesser extent because of stuff like that (or, you know, because they're grown-ass adults and Joker is in high school) are Makoto and Hifumi.
Really from Jupiter, but not an alien.

Yusuke's excuse for being in Hawaii instead of LA is total bullshit. It doesn't rain here in California, let alone storm hard enough to prevent flights from landing. Especially in September.
Edited by Karxrida on May 16th 2020 at 11:49:12 AM