Taito

Taito is the slash ship between Taichi Yagami and Yamato Ishida from the Digimon fandom.

Canon
In adventures episode 8, Even though they fight a lot in this episode, there's also a lot of major touching between them; they hug and hold hands both at the beginning and the end of the episode. Plus, in this episode Matt cries in front of Tai. Matt is usually very closed off the fact that he could open up to Tai like that definitely means something.

In the prophecy, Matt and Tai stand there holding hands while they get shot by what other characters call "Cupid's Arrows" and "arrows of love." In a very emotional voice, Matt offers to hold onto Tai in case he's scared, and Tai says he'll do the same for him.

In the crest of friendship, Tai never gives up hope that Matt will come to help him, and then Matt shows up and holds Tai in his arms and they start talking about how much they mean to each other and how they'll never let anything come between them again, Matt, in fact, does cry. even though earlier in the episode he'd said that he never wanted to let anyone see him cry. The strength of their bond with each other actually causes their crests to glow and heals the Digimon so that they can win the battle. When Matt and Tai run off together, their arms are still around each other.

In Digimonn Tri, there's been some scenes where Matt could possibly like Tai more than a friend. In Digimon Tri: reunion, when Mimi is reuniting with the gang Matt stares at Tai with some kind of unusual smile.

And at some point when Matt and Tai are fighting, Mimi states "there just like an old married couple." Then Matt and Tai get flustered at that.

In Digimon Tri: confession, Matt is discussing to Tai about Omnimon and then blushes.

Then in Digimon Tri: future, Matt confesses to Gabumon about how much he cares about Tai. Sounding like he was the most depressed about Tais disappearance.

Quotes
"Matt: Scared, Tai? Tai: No, not at all. How about you, Matt? Matt: 'Course not. Piece of cake. But maybe I'll just hang onto you, to make sure you don't chicken out or anything. Tai: Yeah, right. I'll do the same for you, buddy."

- American Dub of Matt and Tai, as they prepare to be hit with arrows in episode 38 of season 1.

Fanon
It is the most popular slash ship in the Digimon fandom, mostly due to their close but occasionally tumultuous relationship. It rivals Taiora and Sorato. It is speculated that Matt and Tai might have had romantic feelings for each other, but were just too young to admit it.

Fandom
FAN FICTION