Maxy Konno's Links
(Hinimato Act III/IV-ish. Maxy is 20+)
An enemy of an enemy is my friend. When Nobuyuki got back at Higgy for criticizing his false lashes, Maxy knew he had to hang out with this guy.
Maxy can usually be seen hanging around Nobuyuki whenever Higgy is in the vicinity. He says it's to "give his new mentor some emotional support". It's the other way around. He tries to keep up his cool guy persona around Nobuyuki, but like with most people he likes, he tends not to notice that he's a bit too giddy around them/needy for their attention for it to work.
Nobuyuki transformed into a bird to sleep in his hair once; that was weird.
When Nobuyuki’s was going through a rough spot, Maxy took it upon himself to cheer up his new bird friend. What initially started out as mild curiosity about what it would be like for someone to have a crush on him (despite his hundreds of adoring fans) bloomed into a loving relationship he didn’t even know he needed. Aside from his mother and a close friend of his, Maxy didn’t have anyone to emotionally connect with. Nobi’s gentle nature made it easier for Maxy to open up to, though he still had trouble at first. Embarrassed about his own lack of experience compared to Nobuyuki’s centuries-worth, he had a tendency to lie and make excuses when he wasn’t comfortable with something. Nobi makes him learn how to communicate eventually and it all works out. Maxy thinks Nobi is a cool guy, not just because he can shut Higgy up (sometimes). Maxy appreciates that Nobi is willing to put up with him even though he can be kind of a clumsy bonehead.
Nobuyuki thinks Maxy's a total riot of a guy, albeit a bit too... Rowdy. That says a lot coming from him of all people. Not-so-secretly thinks he's a total goof. Has a lot of fun hanging out with him, as they have about the same sense of humor. Thinks he's charming, and absolutely adorable at times, and clings to him as much as possible.
An enemy of my enemy is my friend. Together, Nobuyuki and Maxy form Higgy's worst nightmare.
Bonus~Bonus, again, it wouldn't be Nobuyuki if he didn't fall for the guy who gave him the slightest bit of kind attention. Is there no end to this stupid bird's affections? Absolutely not!
Casual delinquency and bonding through activities such as getting their ears pierced together and squatting in places they shouldn't, along with Maxy's general friendliness towards him, turned into some SERIOUS affections. Which, after spending enough time together, turned out to be mutual! Long story short, they're dating.
Nobuyuki enjoys being with Maxy, mostly for the reason that he in general is just a cool guy. Not for the leather, denim, motorbikes and loudness, but for his personality. He thinks Maxy is brave for deciding to date someone of his age and experience, despite having 0 experience himself. That, and he enjoys how silly he is at times, and thinks that him turning into a sweaty mess at affectionate gestures is just really cute.
Maxy makes him feel relaxed, special and stronger than he feels with his other 4 partners, which he appreciates. So yes, he loves him.