Language is complex, English in particular.
That is indeed the most common usage, but look at the context. LOOK AT THESE THREE.
”Bosom friend” fits better than either, given everything, but even in Anne of Green Gables people were like “say what?” it was so obscure.
Is this the term I would have used? 🤷♀️
Also, “bestie” has some pretty 😉 😏 connotations these days.
Especially considering the makeup of the fandom
what with the rampant queerness and such
So nitpicking a translation that is, at worst, “well, I guess, but…”
This is some kind of bi, poly bromance. The hell do you call that?! Is there a term? It’s gonna be pretty damned obscure…