[DreamSword]

Act 15

Molly sets Serena up on a date with Darien, and then some jewel thieves arrive.

The set up is rather simple, but the execution of the idea is another step in bringing Darien and Serena closer, which is important.

I also rather dug how, despite being the start of another two-parter, the consequences of what happened between Amy and Molly last episode are what end up leading to a big chunk of the events in this one.

And yeah, the duping of the jewel thieves and ensuing monster fight are fun for what they are, but the real meat of the episode is all of the character interactions. Not just between Serena and Darien, but literally everyone involved. Again, Motoki gets only a little screen time, but what he does have really highlights his personality(he's cued in that Serena isn't into him).

There's also a B plot involving the other Sailors investigating a string of kidnappings, but it's literally only a hook for next episode and to give them something to do since they're not in focus this time around. We get to see plushit Artemis though!

Anyway, yeah, a simpler episode, but still a fun one.