I'm still trying to get a handle on Midori. Probably knows what's out there and might be trying to toughen Ran up or something. Might be seeking out a rival or at least a kindred spirit. Expecting Ran to become similar to her with those powers really starting to develop. Even if that other person doesn't like you it is something to have someone similar to yourself out there. But Ran has something Midori clearly lacked and that's someone that accepts her. Regardless of the abilities Ran can come up with it doesn't change how Rui views her. I'm sure eventually Midori will realize she doesn't have to keep that kind of stance.
Of course Rui can't be normal either
. Aside from being an incredibly good person, seems to have abilities of his own. Though right now just that Ran can't read his thoughts. So possibly has a resistance to mental abilities like mind reading and mind control. Not to mention can paint pretty well. Naturally you knew in episode 1 that he was going to be painting Ran.
Have to say Ran's family are a bunch of good people. The pickle guy really has nothing under the surface there
. Obviously people around you and family will have dark thoughts now and then. But that's just part of being a person. Really has to be a burden for those girls in hearing things you'd rather not hear at times.
Some kind of friend there. Sure I can somewhat understand how a friend who was panicing one moment and then blows the test away can aggravate you. All your effort and don't even get the same result. But still its one test no need to act like that. Might wonder if she's the type that enjoyed seeing her friend in test distress. Since having a better mark can make her feel better about herself. Goes to show you that a lot of people bury some things under the surface.