This was surprisingly short arc; it was done in three volumes. Given its relative brevity, it could only tell one complete main plot, while the other subplots would have to be resolved in a sequel series or two. This was probably done to accommodate the manga author adapting the original work from the light novel who could only handle this arc while a different author handled the sequel series that immediately succeeded this one. The weakness of this arc stems from it being repetitive. The climax is another duel for Tatsuya to show everyone he's the protagonist of this story. This being the start of anew school term, incoming freshmen class means new characters and sadly, the two of them are unlikable, and their conflict was the main theme of this arc. In the end, these two brats receive a rude awakening, something already done similarly in first few arcs and first season of the anime.

If this was a meal, it barely gives nutrition, but necessary in order to follow the next arc. I wonder how this places in the overall theme of this title.