[PGSM Review] Acts 16-25: Halfway Point
Ami's resentments go deep. I knew Ami was jealous over Naru's friendship with Usagi, and even confessed partly wanting Naru hurt, but I always thought she was being too hard on herself. This time, I realized she really does almost look secretly disappointed when Usagi says Naru wasn't hurt. I guess the thought really did cross her mind for a second there, before her worries and confessions to Rei later. Rei seems to notice something in Ami's expression when they see Naru kidnapped, too, and Rei is usually the perceptive one about what the others are feeling.
I also realized something about Usagi's big speech to Dark Mercury. Mercury very obviously listens to the entire speech, takes it in, and is certainly affected by it enough to drop not only the fight but being so confrontational. I noticed this time that when she cuts the mittens... is right after it all concludes at asking her to come back to Crown. That is, she's probably angry that it all (seems to have) boiled down to Usagi acting kind and friendly just to get her to do senshi things and fight for her again.
I also realized something about Usagi's big speech to Dark Mercury. Mercury very obviously listens to the entire speech, takes it in, and is certainly affected by it enough to drop not only the fight but being so confrontational. I noticed this time that when she cuts the mittens... is right after it all concludes at asking her to come back to Crown. That is, she's probably angry that it all (seems to have) boiled down to Usagi acting kind and friendly just to get her to do senshi things and fight for her again.