Hidesuke first date fic but Hidetoshi is way overpreparing, writing whole lists, yet still not able to figure out something definitive. Should he just let Keisuke take them somewhere new? But that could be a gamble...

Hidetoshi with anyone else I could see Chagall because a cafe is a "proper" first date spot, but don't think that works for Keisuke since they've been friends for so long.

What if they went ice skating, and because it's frozen water Keisuke can't push Hidetoshi into it this time? (This is only funny to me since I've said in fics that Keisuke has in some way or another knocked Hidetoshi into a river at least twice)

Also unsure how much it's viewed this way, but I've always seen ice skating as a very-well-off-family hobby thing, so Keisuke's dad being a doctor? He's got the money to have done it before. Versus Hidetoshi, where I can't see him going much, doubly with his dad. Hidetoshi seems the type to have a ton of scholarships and not a ton of pocket change.

So it's a big last hurrah before college, for their first date to be ice skating.

(This is one in particular I've wanted to write but. Just can't quite click into it)

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Fic wherein Keisuke knocks Hidetoshi into the Kamogawa river. As bakafurai has said, that was a date and that's that. I just cant think of dialogue for that one so it sits on the back burner

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I feel like Keisuke is the type, when Hidetoshi asks him to pass him something and holds out his hand for it, Keisuke simply put his hand in Hidetoshi's instead. To which Hidetoshi is just "Why did I think you'd take me seriously?"

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Hidetoshi preferring being little spoon because he is a stressed individual and needs all that stress squeezed out of him.

He is absolutely the person who takes on too much, and doesn't always realize until he is squished and just oh. I needed that. Also I see Keisuke being just a bit stronger since he lugs around a lotta heavy art supplies (or instruments, or camera equipment depending on the dang game ha), which aids in successfully squeezing his boyfriend.

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Fic wherein Hidetoshi and Keisuke are internally describing the differences in how the MC kisses them vs how they kiss each other. Aka polycule let's go.

Describing exactly how characters are affectionate always feels like a great way to dig into their character. Doubly from characters that have gone through so much like Makoto and Kotone, or have a single-minded goal that keeps them from finding happiness like Hidetoshi.

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Hidetoshi manning one of the tables where you buy roses to be delivered to other people on Valentine's, despising the chaos and cat fights, the whole time thinking this isn't worth the trouble its causing. But then he gets some of his own valentines roses (or would a lot be funnier) with lovely notes and nice words, which is all very confusing, but he can't throw them away. Hides them in his bag so he doesn't get questions.

Keisuke knows though. All smiles and curiosity as he tries to figure it out. "Did you get any roses, Hide-kun?" "Of course not. I never do" That just makes Keisuke's smile grow bigger cause he can tell Hidetoshi's embarrassed.

It being a plot between him and the protag(s) since they saw Hidetoshi stressed might be the funniest ending, both trying to make his day better.

Hidetoshi keeping all the notes and nice words after the flowers wilt because they mean a good amount, even if it's a battle to get him to admit it.

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Hidetoshi and Keisuke as little kids, always holding hands so they don't get separated/ lost while wandering and playing. But as they get older Keisuke never stops holding Hidetoshi's hand. First made fun of in late elementary / early middle school maybe? Hidetoshi getting upset, because they're being rude to his best friend for zero reason. Keisuke just telling him it's ok. Maybe they're too old to be holding hands anyway… So they stop. Keisuke eventually moving onto Gekkoukan and they're separated more than they've ever been.

Hidetoshi finally entering his first year at Gekkoukan, so stressed, unable to really connect with anyone, but glad to be back with Keisuke. Keisuke also very happy to have his best friend around more often, and he holds Hidetoshi's hand for the first time in so long due to that happiness. And it's like they were never made fun of in the first place. Except now Keisuke won't stop touching Hidetoshi's hands.

Hooking a pinkie when they stand near each other, rubbing Hidetoshi's knuckles whenever it's cold, interlocking their fingers the moment they're free. Making up for lost time. Everyone noticing how affectionate it all is because Keisuke isn't subtle (he's not trying to be), but Hidetoshi views this as totally normal because Keisuke's always been touchy. Not out of the ordinary whatsoever (because he cannot interpret romantic interest to save his life). It's gonna take Keisuke kissing his dang hands to get the message through Hidetoshi's head.

Bonus thought: Keisuke hugging Hidetoshi tightly, just being loving Makoto from nearby, looking at Hidetoshi "… is this normal?" Hidetoshi, unphased, because this is just his life. "Of course. Why do you ask?" A shrug. Makoto doesn't know anything about that stuff.

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Hidetoshi finding Keisuke's old sketchbooks and a lot of it is doodles of them, or just Hidetoshi. Places they've been, activities they liked to do, things they liked. Occasionally a doodle of Hidetoshi will have tiny hearts by it, or a warmly worded sentence. Makes him embarrassed. Unsure if it's funnier if Hidetoshi keeps it, or if he tries to return it where he found it and gets caught

Being an artist, there's no way Keisuke never drew people / characters he had crushes on with lil doodles all around them, it's a right of passage

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Keisuke trying to bake something nice for Hidetoshi, but uh. He has no idea what he's doing. Mismeasuring, undercooking, overcooking, not reading far enough ahead. Generally just causing a disaster for everyone around him.

Hidetoshi wondering what's going on, why is Keisuke so busy, and why does it feel like he's being avoided? Notices Keisuke with bandages one day, clearly burned himself, fretting and worrying because he knows Keisuke's bullheaded streak + his indecision is not a winning combo. Finally gets Keisuke to admit all the trial and error, the disasters. Makes Hidetoshi deflate. He should have guessed it was something like that. Doesn't let Keisuke try again until they do it together, following everything to the letter. They turn out fine this time.

Hidetoshi's Christmas gift for Makoto being a real nice tie, a speech about how clothes make the man and he thought this would be a good start. Everyone's needs a tie.

Makoto says he doesn't know how to tie a tie. Asks Hidetoshi to help.

But helping to tie a tie means you're dang close, especially with Makoto's bad posture putting them closer. Hidetoshi's fingers keep accidentally brushing his skin or getting in his space, apologizes. But Makoto just watches, entirely focused on him over the tie.

Smooths it down once it's done, and finally Makoto looks at it, but quickly looks back, a different look as he thanks him for helping. Hidetoshi knows something's changed here but he can't quite grasp it.

THIS ONE HAS A FINISHED FIC

Bonus of post-canon, Makoto having Hidetoshi tie his tie for him when they're both up in the morning so he always has an excuse to lean in and kiss his cheek while he's occupied.

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(This was a riff on a hamtoshi idea wherein Hidetoshi asks Mitsuru for Kotone's hand since Kotone has no parents to ask. Hamtoshi will get their own collection eventually)

If Hidetoshi wanted to ask for Makoto's hand in marriage? He would have to talk to Ken. Ken, probably still a teenager, who's perfected his version of Makoto's glare / flat look over the years. Might be even more picky than Mitsuru because Makoto's his only family left. He's not just agreeing willy nilly, even if he knows Makoto would be happy with very little.

I just love the SLs having to deal with this kid/teen, who can be the most polite boy or the worst menace depending on what's going on.

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Hidetoshi with wet hair, it would fall down. Makoto with wet hair, he'd have to push it back Hair swap (kinda)…

Also, Hidetoshi trying to fix up Makoto's hair like his own, gel and all. But Makoto looks much too serious (and / or like Ryoji), they both decide it's not for him

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Minatoshi not knowing how to be affectionate.

Hidetoshi sees that Makoto always has his hands in his pockets, and asking him for a hand is rude isn't it? He never stands closely to anyone so closing the distance himself might be overstepping. His hair is a bit disheveled but not everyone is as exact as he is, Makoto might take offense

Makoto meanwhile is observant to how Hidetoshi stands. Arms crossed, on his hips, moving as he gestures. They're never still for long enough that he can sneak a hand over. Always active, going to people who need him, filling out paperwork or talking to someone so he's too busy to listen to music. No way he's into Karaoke…

Chihiro being both their friend seeing them do their song and dance like hmm. Something's going on here…

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Makoto always standing a distance away, that's fine, people have personal space. But over time he starts standing closer. And closer. Hidetoshi doesn't actively notice it until they're practically side by side. Asks Makoto for some space and he shuffles away a little bit. Hidetoshi accepts it's the best he'll get.

Something about the idea of Makoto having this silent crush on Hidetoshi or Keisuke, where he just wants to exist in the same space, amuses me. Especially if Hidetoshi just doesn't notice because Makoto's always quiet and doesn't bother him to be around.

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Another minatoshi thought, maybe hidemakosuke

Keisuke catching what Makoto is drawing in his sketchbook, sees a few lil things of Hidetoshi on some pages.

Goes to Hidetoshi to just be all 'ooh I think Yuki-kun has a crush on you, he drew you in his sketchbook' You could make it hidemakosuke by Hidetoshi throwing back that Makoto's drawn Keisuke, too. He's seen it!

Keisuke flustered, why wasn't he told?

Hidetoshi just assumed it was part of the art club, what Makoto does in other clubs is none of his business if he's not breaking rules.

But now Hidetoshi is curious. Makoto's sneaky enough to not have a page with a Hidetoshi doodle open when he's around though ha

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Minatoshi new year's date.

Hidetoshi planning well in advance, has everything thought out. But Makoto's late. Doesn't worry for a few minutes, the crowds can slow people down.

More minutes. More. Starts to get worried if Makoto's okay. Right as he's about to call Makoto finally shows up, but he's… not looking good. Makoto isn't the most emotive person but he's clearly weighed down by something. Tries to figure out what's wrong, but Makoto only keeps saying it's fine.

Hidetoshi discarding his itinerary to just sit with Makoto, hug him close. They're not in school, there's no one around to recognize them, entirely focused on trying to help. Makoto the one to separate, to say they should enjoy their time. Really he's fine. Hidetoshi doesn't 100% believe him, but if it'll make Makoto happy then they'll do everything. Today's not the day to dig into this.