#hidemakosuke

I like the idea that Hidetoshi can never tell when someone's flirting with him.

All throughout his childhood into high school, he never dates anyone, he's happy just with Keisuke. Keisuke in turn always turns people down, because he likes Hidetoshi After some time everyone assumes they're dating, there could be no other explanation. This is news to Hidetoshi, what could make them think that? He asks Keisuke who's just "Oh yeah everyone's thought that for years." "Why didn't you correct them?" "… I don't mind it?" (Feels this isn't the time to tell the truth)

Hidetoshi now over in the corner rethinking a lotta things

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Exam season studying at home, both Hidetoshi and Keisuke stressed out of their minds but Hidetoshi will not rest.

Eventually Keisuke can't take watching him anymore, gets a pillow in his lap and coerces him into lying down "Just for a few minutes?" "Just a few minutes of rest, Hidetoshi" Keisuke keeps one hand petting Hidetoshi's hair and gets him to entirely fall asleep.

Works quietly to not work him up, but keeps getting distracted by fiddling with his hair

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Hidetoshi taking off Keisuke's glasses the very first time they kiss, the idea of Keisuke being able to easily see him just feels embarrassing Keisuke, lighthearted teasing because he knows what's up - "I can still see you, you know" In his panic he forgot his friend was nearsighted

(Though I personally subscribe to Keisuke being far sighted ha)

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Hidetoshi the one planning / maintaining the school dance, because he's the best at keeping things in order, knows where to herd people and what safety measures are needed. But that means he isn't participating in anything all night. Keisuke not able to get him to relax for more than a second to keep hydrated.

So end of day, everyone leaving, grabs Hidetoshi's hands and drags him to the middle of the room after putting their own music on. He's owed a dance for being ignored all night isn't he? Not getting outta this. Hidetoshi may grumble a bit, but he can't lie and say he doesn't want to dance, because they haven't in a long time.

Like to think they start off with a proper slow dance but a song or two in Keisuke's just swinging them around having the time of their lives, able to fully openly laugh because it's just them. Hidetoshi goes along with it becase it's become rarer and rarer to see his friend so free-spirited.

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Hidetoshi talking to Keisuke about where he's supposed to take someone for a first date (for the protag…). His friend telling him "Well, where would you wanna go Hide-kun?" Thinks and thinks. He'd probably want to go out to eat. But what would be the best food?

Ensue them both going out on a buncha what are pretty much mock dates, trying different foods at different restaurants, Keisuke mostly rating atmosphere and some taste, Hidetoshi judging the value and overall experience.

Come actual date day with protag, it would change depending on which one we have. So details ignored for that. But realizes partway into dinner it feels odd to not have Keisuke here for this. He helped a lot Protag figures it out, isn't bothered or annoyed. Knows that's his best friend. Invite him along next time.

Poly shenanigans ensue.

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Keisuke always coming over to Hidetoshi's apartment rather than Hidetoshi going to his house. "Why are you always over here? Isn't your room way bigger?" (Been a long time since Hidetoshi was in it) Keisuke curled up on Hidetoshi's bed with a pillow. "It's homier here. It's cozy being around you." Hidetoshi just huffs from his desk chair, Keisuke gives compliments to butter him up into doing stupid stuff, so doesn't take it too seriously.

But Keisuke means it. Doesn't want Hidetoshi judged by his family or parents every moment they're in his house (especially because Hidetoshi supports whatever he wants to do vs his dad wanting one path, they might butt heads), wants to just be comfortable. And they're both comfortable here. All the space in the world means nothing if there's no comfort, and Hidetoshi is the most comforting thing he knows.

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Hidetoshi birthday fic idea, where even he forgot about his birthday because he's so busy. Keisuke pulling little strings throughout the day to make sure Hidetoshi'll be free after school, gets him to come into the art room where it's just them. Happy birthday! Has one cupcake with a fun candle, knows his friend isn't one for spectacle Hidetoshi unsure what to do, just a bit overwhelmed by being thought of. Eventually gets coaxed into making a wish and enjoying the cupcake, squeezes Keisuke half to death in appreciation.

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Hamtoshi, but Kotone thinks Keisuke and Hidetoshi are already dating and she is the third in the polycule. So they're going out to eat, and she shows up… with Keisuke in tow (she probably met him on the way out of school and yoinked him along once they talked about what she was doing). Hidetoshi baffled - when did his girlfriend and best friend become friends enough to do this? - but if she wants him around then it's ok. He's not going to complain about it.

My brain's not working with me to expand on it, but I'm sure it could be funny in the right hands

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Hidetoshi having high pride in his appearance, even when he's crazy sick. But when he's that sick, he can't do it proper

In comes Keisuke, who's seen him do this so many times he could do it with his eyes closed. Carefully does Hidetoshi's hair and makes sure his shirt is buttoned up nice. And then gets him to lie down on his lap for "just a minute". And Hidetoshi falls asleep. Keeps him on his side so his hair doesn't get messed up, just pets very carefully.

Half-related - Keisuke being a person who's usually lighter hearted and playful to offset Hidetoshi's serious nature, but also so serious about health and knowing the boundaries / when to stop. Hidetoshi focused and goal oriented to keep Keisuke from wandering, and someone who will push past the limits to find the truth or do what's right. They compliment each other so well, covering each other's weaknesses.

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Keisuke seems the type to give a kiss to the protag's cheek and say "pass that along to Hidetoshi for me", wherein Hidetoshi is like 5 feet away

Or the opposite, where he kisses Hidetoshi's cheek to pass to the protag but they're way on the other side of the school (he's just looking for an excuse to tease Hidetoshi is all)

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Hidetoshi planning his and Keisuke's anniversary down to every detail, doesn't want anything to go wrong. But it lands during a time where Keisuke is deep in research for a final paper, nothing exists but his research. Doesn't even realize what day it is.

Hidetoshi surprising him on the day with a happy anniversary. And the combination of stress and happiness just makes Keisuke cry. Apologizes for ruining things, he's so happy, he's just overwhelmed. But Hidetoshi doesn't care. A bit of crying would never be enough to ruin their day.

Then they get to eat nice food and go see a nice view and just chill. Keisuke having to get right back to his paper afterwards so Hidetoshi pulls another chair up to keep him company. Falls asleep as it gets late, but Keisuke still very appreciative that his boyfriend would go through any of this for him.

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Cupid Keisuke (maybe in the angel/devil kenjikoto au) lightly poking Hidetoshi with one of his arrows (could also be regular them playing with theatre props) To which Hidetoshi's "You know that won't work" "Yeah, because you already love me~" Keisuke leaning over his shoulder, all smiles. To which Hidetoshi grumbles but doesn't respond… because he's not wrong.

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Awhile after they both graduate college and get settled into their lives, Hidetoshi and Keisuke leaving the country to get legally married, just so they have a paper to metaphorically throw in Keisuke's dad's face. (I imagine he's the dad who always had that small hope, which leads him to nag, that his son will 'choose the right path' and settled down with a well off woman and have a kid).

Keisuke's rich, even if he didn't touch family money he still has plenty, so no way is he going to let his dad decide anything for him anymore. So dresses them to the nines, wants to go the whole nine yards even if they don't need to, have fun before they go back to normal life. Hidetoshi's not sure, isn't it better to be conservative? Save money for something important? But then he sees Keisuke so happy, having the time of his life and realizes that - for Keisuke - this is the important thing he'd been saving for.

I think Keisuke would want them to sightsee all along the coasts, or visit a bunch of major landmarks, make it a long enough trip they can make multiple memories for a lifetime.

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Thinking more about hidesuke casually holding hands. How neither thinks about it because they did it so often when they were little for safety.

Is someone gonna bump into Keisuke? Grabs his hand and gently pulls him outta the way, doesn't think about letting go.

Really crowded at the station? Keisuke holding Hidetoshi's hand to not get separated, but threads their fingers along the way so they don't get tugged apart.

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.