Keiqmai

Keiqmai is the poly ship between Keiji Shinogi, Q-taro Burgerberg, and Mai Tsurugi from the Your Turn To Die fandom.

Canon
After an unsuccessful confrontation with Maple, Mai stays behind with Q-taro on the fourth floor as he is injured while the others escape to the fifth floor. The two of them go to the cemetery and hide in the coffins. Thanks to the group upstairs operating in the security room, the coffins open up, and the two greet Keiji. Q-taro helps Keiji out of the coffin, and Mai shows concern, which Keiji appreciates.

Mai says he has been saved, so he should look happier about it. In one of the reaction options, Keiji thanks and hugs Mai. This excites her and she calls for Q-taro to join in on the hug, although it's unclear if he does or not.

Mai and Q-taro explain to Keiji what has happened since he was locked inside Midori's coffin. After hearing about Maple, Keiji is impressed that the two of them are okay. Q-taro suggests they shut off the power so that Maple can't somehow take the elevator and pose a threat to the group upstairs. Mai is worried that they're stranded now with the shutter closed, but Keiji eventually figures out a puzzle with the coffins that opens a passage in the wall.

After shutting off the breaker, the three hear someone coming and hide. Maple appears and she collapses from exhaustion. She warns them not to approach her because she'll hurt them, but Keiji props her up on a chair. All three of them express sympathy for Maple. She gives them information on the purpose of her existence and guides them to obtaining a lantern.

The lantern reveals a switch behind a painting. Q-taro tries to jump to reach it, but he hurts himself, causing Mai to worry over him. Keiji gives it a go instead, and he's able to activate the switch.

The switch opens a passage leading to a room off the locker room. There's a hot drink machine, and Keiji suggests they have something to drink. Mai wants a lemon and honey tea, and cheerfully says Q-taro and Keiji should have some too. Q-taro agrees and Keiji is surprised Q-taro likes that kind of thing. The three of them relax a little bit thanks to the tea.

After learning about the Banquet from Maple and Safalin, the three come up with a plan to outsmart Midori. They also come up with a plan to fool their allies that Keiji died in the coffin in order to really sell it to Midori. They split up, with Keiji going upstairs to charge Midori's doll head, with Mai and Q-taro supporting him from the fourth floor. They help time it right so that when they turn on the elevator power Keiji can get on and pass by the group coming down without seeing him.

Quotes
"It's okay... You have allies... Don't be scared... How nice... Seeing you three... I feel like I…"

- Maple to Mai.

Fanon
Keiqmai sailed both as a polyship and a friendship due to the section of Chapter 3-1B where Keiji, Mai and Q-taro team up together separate from the group. Throughout their time together they constantly supported each other and got along, so fans think that their chemistry is very good. Some see Keiji as being the third wheel of Qmai, or that both Mai and Keiji are in love with Q-taro. Sometimes the three are shipped with Maple too.

Fandom
FAN FICTION

Variations

 * Keimai refers to the ship just between Keiji and Mai
 * Keitaro refers to the ship just between Keiji and Q-taro
 * Qmai refers to the ship just between Q-taro and Mai