Wow, this is the one time I've ever felt that adding a "rival" was a GOOD move for a series
Also, it looks like the path of this version of the manga is now completely divergent from the original. Interesting, glad he's keeping it fresh.
That final panel really encapsulates the current events perfectly, and I like the idea that Senpai had people he cherished when he was a Kouhai.
That being said, Sleepy-gyaru really is best girl — she seems to like hanging out with the geeks and since she’s on the test-VR group, that immediately makes her the coolest.
Also, gotta love Nagatoro's immediate change of attitude after thinking of a stolen popular senpai. Can't wait to see her reactions to come after this.