Connie knows enough about Akane's home and her stories about both P-chan and Ryoga to suspect something was up with the two of them, but she also knows enough about Akane to not bring it up. "That's right. Whether a Pokémon is 'strong' doesn't matter—you should always try to win with your favorites." She chuckles sheepishly, rubbing the back of her head. "That's what most trainer guides say, at any rate. I need to follow their advice more."