It's actually pretty nice to see that Ichiko is no longer the obnoxious bitch she used to be, especially since the jokes where she screws everyone over were becoming stale. On the other hand, Momiji is the same as ever, always one step ahead of everyone else.
As a side note, it looks like Nadeshiko (she really needs a nickname) is now officially part of the main gang, or as I like to call it, the Tsuwabuki Keita fanclub.
