I'm thinking about our Zombiemask boys in a different timeline. One where Amai was proud of himself. One where he was confident enough and mentally stable enough to let the relationship between him and Zombieman develop, so they go from FWB to lovers. Imagine the joy that Amai has, being able to call Zombieman his. He now has the right to say he has a boyfriend. They start going on dates in public together, holding hands in public, and, if Amai is in a good mood, maybe he'll allow for a quick kiss on the cheek.
The pleasure doesn't last long, however. The media starts to catch on. They're out in public, enjoying one of their monthly outings (Amai's schedule can get pretty busy, so monthly is a bit of a stretch) in the back corner of a nearby park, enjoying the stars. The paparazzi have been on Amai's tail, desperate for any story they can squeeze out of the hero, so seeing him with an arm wrapped around someone else’s shoulders is a goldmine for them. The photo (of course) goes viral. Every single interview, call, or probing question is always about this mysterious man. He says nothing at first, saying he was just a friend, and he’s too career driven to focus on a relationship. Until he snaps. After a fight with a Demon level monster interrupts their monthly date (again), they destroy it swiftly together. Even though they just saved the spectator's lives, nobody cares, they just want to know who Amai's mystery man is. They trample over the carcass (and Zombieman) to pester him for answers, and Amai tries to politely drag himself out.
This wasn't the first time this kind of incident has happened, in fact far from it, but this time he finally became fed up. He drags Zombieman out of his mini-interview by the coat lapel. He brings him right in front of the cameras. He ignores the waves in his stomach, swallowing his fear with a visible gulp. He pushes it all down, looks into his no-longer-secret lover’s eyes, and with shaking hands, he roughly cups his cheeks and kisses him. Zombieman catches on quickly, and wraps his arms around his waist, to soothe and show off. After they break for air, Amai just shouts “NOW YOU NOSY FUCKERS KNOW. STOP ASKING!” Zombieman chuckles with a big grin as he’s hoisted up, and carried back to Amai’s apartment. Amai powers his phone off and throws it on the table, and they spend the rest of the day cuddling and watching movies in bed. (Also, Amai finds out his boyfriend gives very good back rubs).
They start sleeping next to each other. Usually, it was just hookups, but as their relationship grew, so did the amount of nights spent in Amai's big king sized bed. After a hard mission, they both just collapse onto their pillows, and whoever gets the energy to first just rolls over and becomes the big spoon. The contact reminds them that they both made it out alive.
The bathroom becomes their safe haven, with two very lavish sinks, a little counter in between them, a water closet, a big shower, and an even bigger bathtub. Amai is just starting his elaborate skincare routine while Zombieman is spitting out the leftover toothpaste. As he rubs his skin cleanser in, Amai watches him leave the bathroom with a tired, yet content smile on his face.
Because Amai has never been so happy to see a bottle of 3 in 1 shampoo in his bathroom.
