The elements of Ren's arc were good, it was just too long as a whole. I really hope we don't maintain the switch. It's one of those things that tends to make me drop series, no matter how much I may enjoy them otherwise (see: Ouran[though that was more "male friendship rules because it's stronger than silly things like liking the same girl"], Hana Kimi.) I mean, I read these things for stories about girls with cute accessories(living and otherwise) not for girls who stand by and adoringly support a cute accessory as he angsts. Though I seem to be in the minority with that.

I haven't read Kare Kano, but it's on my list. So far, Skip-Beat doesn't seem to be doing the complete switch, so I'll hold out hope.

*wanders off, hugging her W Juliet and Basara for never letting her down that way*