Now that there's only one more volume left, we get the final set up for the upcoming climax. I believe all the characters are now in place, including Mai and Mikoto (the real one, not her offshoot cats and shadows). I'm looking forward to the last volume.
First pressing comes with a "memorial photo" of Garderobe students of the yesteryear. You get to see Mai, Natsuki, Haruka, et al. in school uniforms. Oh and they're younger looking, too.
I've always wondered why it's so common for characters in power to be crazy lunatics. Then it hit me. Because it's realistic! Need I give an example?
If you want to know what really happened, listen to drama CD 2 (LACA-5528).
Nice use of reflection. You can see what's happening and their expressions at the same time.