["nice" is one word for it. Akira makes note of that fond smile, too. and while Caroline and Justine were abrasive and easy to sass. . . Akira has to admit, that Rank 10 Confidant didn't come from nowhere. they were like bickering, bullying younger siblings]

I'm almost jealous. . .

[and who doesn't complain about their younger sisters??]

That sounds a lot better than getting kicked around and bullied a lot. You really cared for her, huh?