I love the long build-up to the climax! You just know Makoto is going to do something like what happened in the previous chapter with the owl. Even knowing that, however, the execution is so well done. Another long wait till the next chapter, but we still get the enjoyment of re-reading this one. At least, that's what I find myself doing.
Also, the reaction of Nao and company to Makoto's head strike is precious. That touch in the last panel really makes the chapter