User blog comment:B214/Volume 23 discussion blog/@comment-26821288-20170205085556/@comment-9595671-20170208013320

True, I'm just saying Asia kinda let Akeno take her second place spot from her.

Though it' not really anything new from a harem anime. While the main girl usually stays on top, the others will both out and in-universe fluctuate their ranking with the MC and the fans.