Akane herself is also fidgeting in her warm brown skirted suit. She's excited to be going to a big group event with the other people from other worlds—but also nervous at the same time. She hasn't really met anyone but Connie, except over the pokegear. And all of Connie's surrogate family will be there. What if they hate her in real life? What if the prom is full of perverts who'll—

No. Breathe, Akane.

Connie's talking to her. She turns her focus to her friend. "Okay?" she replies, nervously. "What's this about?"