Stark700 said:
Even though those criticism are somewhat harsh relating to the manga, I think it's pretty valid. Oh god, the ending of this chapter made giggle.
Taken the wrong way, it could just a longer work, that while looking pretty has no substance, or insufficient substance.
Great in seeing the scene with Hato x Yajima, but Ohno was definitely attempting to set that as the priority. While Hato was a bit saddened by the thought of his affection not being there, by Yajima saying anyone can come, it may mean that it allows for another flag scene another advancement of the possible Hato x Mada story arch (advancement towards the eroge ending). I guess Yajima wasn't thinking it out, and just wanted to see Hato happy.
In the end the possible Spotted Flower ending is still possible, depending if Saki comes along.