The setup continues, and we see Rika appealing and gathering all the pieces she can. In order to escape from Takano's strong will she will need to obtain every resource she can, and in this episode we can see her finally obtaining
My only real doubt: Is Takano completely oblivious to this setup as she seems to be?
Other than that, Higurashi continues to be with Higurashi. I'm cringling in anticipation for the next episode