I would have absolutely lost it if Hana's group had split into 3. Groups of 2 is fine I guess. We're getting increased scenes of Hana's jealousy.. hmm. There's just so much scenes to look forward to with this huge cast of characters.
And the Ran and Botan moment delivered. I couldn't have asked for a better scene, we haven't seen Ran this vulnerable before. And to top it off, that cave drawing Chimaki made of her haha