Now this is the kind of stake raising tension that'll test the strength of their relationship I can get behind. Both of them having major contests coming up, and making preparations for it; with there being actual obstacles in their paths (Kase's Kouhai for her, and Yamada's group having a lack of recognition). Combine that with Yamada overworking herself in order to get a bed, and the chance that their upcoming date possibly getting cancelled due to either one of them having to go in for their club that day.
I'm actually concerned and rooting for the both of them now.