"Do you really need your..." Ego stroked, but the answer to that question is yes. And Akiha understands why. She's nervous, too - she can understand what Nico sees in her, she isn't lacking in confidence, but she isn't sure why she's so amazing that she's worth putting up with. Especially when Nico herself is so...

"... You're hard to get along with, and stubborn. You get worked up over the most trivial things," Akiha starts, not exactly piling on the praise.

"You're proud. You - are always trying your best, even when someone isn't giving you a proper chance to. You refuse to back down to anyone. And you care so much about the things you're passionate about.

I - admire you, Nico. In quite a few ways."

She chews on her cheek. This is a confession of love. Doesn't she need to be less formal?

"... And you're adorable."