"...oh my stars, you actually used the correct term, Carly must've really gotten through to you."

Connie smiles at Akane. She could go on a long diatribe about how she feels so close to Akane despite and/or because of her flaws, but none of that matters. She just loves her so damn much.

(Later, she would look upon this moment and despair at her own stupidity.)

"We should probably head back. Don't want to keep everyone waiting, neh?"