Note: Spamano is
not confirmed in canon and should not be taken as such. What this post aims to
do is show some of the hints revealing
at a more intimate and romantic relationship between them. Believe me, there’s
plenty.

Well, you guys asked for it! Ah, Spamano. Where to start?
There’s just so many hints at them sharing romantic feelings. The problem is that
whenever it occurs it’s always one-sided.

Still, I’ll start with the most obvious hint. Yes, Spain does
in fact propose to Romano. While Romano doesn’t say yes, he doesn’t say no
either. Instead, Romano sets conditions, which, in my opinion, makes it seem
like he’s not entirely opposed to the idea of it.

In “Spain’s lazy morning,” Spain dreams (more like
fantasizes) about Romano. As he rouses to consciousness, there’s notable drool
on his face.

In the April Fools’ 2008 event, after hearing what happened,
Romano chastises Spain for letting himself get fooled into stripping. Notice
how embarrassed and flustered Romano is – he’s
blushing.

That said, there’s a really sweet dynamic between the two of
them that’s also in desperate need of being talked about. While none of what I’m
about to show you is romantic per say, it still nonetheless fleshes out their
relationship.

During a financial crisis, Spain lies on his alleged deathbed
and is running a high fever. Romano panics and starts sending imports en masse
to Spain despite having a cold himself.

Even when the Italian mafia threatens to steal these
imports, Romano finds the willpower to stand up to them. In any other normal circumstance,
Romano is terrified of them and will comply with whatever they ask of him. It
just goes to show you how important Spain is to Romano, even if he’s not the best
at vocalizing this.

Romano also finds it easier to talk to Spain, given how forced
and rushed the unification with his brother was.

While this next strip takes place right after Unification, what’s
important is that this tension between Romano and North Italy still persists
today. Romano’s far closer with Spain than he is with his own brother.

What’s also interesting is that Spain is the person Romano goes to whenever he’s lost, experiences discomfort, or needs help. When he moved to America and was in an unfamiliar and foreign environment, Romano’s first choice is to call Spain.  Admittedly, Spain is initially surprised by this. 

Sometimes they can read each other’s thoughts too, despite
not always being in synch all the time.

The mutual support
and shared history between Spain and Romano makes for a good relationship of
any kind. Platonic, mentorship, or romantic, the bond that Spain and Romano
share is truly touching.