The first episode had me smiling here and there; 4-panel comedy appeals to me in small doses. Of course, Taneshima's overt(?) cuteness was irresistible. Hopefully the characters will turn out interesting and funny, as the story no doubt relies on them, apart from the who-falls-for-who-if-anyone-falls-for-someone-in-the-first-place romantic twist.
I don't worry about the rhythm that much. I mean, I survived Lucky Star and Azumanga