Ami weighs an offer that could take her far from Tokyo and her double life, a chance to study medicine in Germany. As she wrestles with the choice, Berthier seizes an ice cream parlor to spread the Black Moon Clan's dark power through the neighborhood.
Summary
Torn between her calling as a guardian and a rare opportunity abroad, Ami considers giving up both Japan and her role as Sailor Mercury to pursue medical study in Germany. Meanwhile, Berthier takes control of an ice cream shop called Bob-Floy, using it to seed Dark Power among its customers.
Key Events
The episode marks a turning point for the guardians' arsenal. Ami becomes the first of the Inner Senshi to receive the Star Power upgrade, transforming with the new phrase Mercury Star Power, Make Up, and she debuts the attack Shine Aqua Illusion. The team's Star Power Sticks and their Communicators both appear for the first time here as well.
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Notes
This installment introduces Ami's image song Sharing the Same Tears, which would later resurface on a radio during the SuperS season. The English dub replaced that track with Only A Memory Away and added a seatbelt to Ami during a car scene, a detail absent from a later flashback to the same moment. It also renames the episode Sailor Mercury Moving On?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is "A Guardian's Friendship: Goodbye, Ami" about?
Ami Mizuno considers leaving Japan and her role as Sailor Mercury to study medicine in Germany, while Berthier seizes an ice cream shop called Bob-Floy to spread the Black Moon Clan's Dark Power.
What new transformation does Ami receive in this episode?
Ami becomes the first Inner Guardian to receive the Star Power upgrade, transforming with the phrase "Mercury Star Power, Make Up" and debuting the attack Shine Aqua Illusion.
What villain appears in this episode?
Berthier of the Black Moon Clan takes over the ice cream shop Bob-Floy, using it to seed Dark Power among its customers, including the monster Nipas.
What new equipment debuts in this episode?
The guardians' Star Power Sticks and Communicators both make their first appearance in this episode alongside Ami's Star Power upgrade.
What did the English dub change about this episode?
The English dub retitled the episode "Sailor Mercury Moving On?", replaced Ami's image song "Sharing the Same Tears" with "Only A Memory Away," and added a seatbelt to Ami during a car scene.
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