This is a pretty decent episode that brings a bit of focus into the show. Tomoe and Ren were the highlights for me - I can't resist a cold shiver like that.
Aside from that, I would have preferred it if HanaIro had been a heavy drama, and this episode illustrates why. As a light drama, the biggest problem is maintaining focus and consistency. The show meanders too much without an overarching goal, and it's rock solid when given some substance to tackle. All in all, the show seems to be competently handled, and I can foresee everything wrapping up satisfactorily going into the final stretch.