The episode as is is pretty predictable. But damn if it isn't much FUN! Must be the most party-like first ep I've seen of any anime ever, and maintains its high-energy dosage from beginning to end. Dash is already superior to the first season's starter in this regard
Also, this ep just proves that Galette has more CLASS than Biscotti anyday, including in summoning rituals
Spoiler for Regarding the squirrels:
Looks like Becky is the reason they're going to war in the first place. Something about getting Becky as their very own hero.
If the OP and ED are any indication, they'll succeed, but under what conditions Becky becomes the Pastillage's hero remains to be seen.