I know I should probably give this a rest, but apparently the novels are also steeping in subtext. I also read somewhere that even in the novels Kumiko cares more about what Reina thinks even after they start dating, though I can't find the source for that one. So basically, I wouldn't be too surprised (but I would be very very happy) if Kumiko ends up with Reina at the end of the novels. Maybe the anime will go the short way and just have them end up together at the end of this season! Am I hoping too much?