It made me laugh that the anime is so self-aware that there's always a conflict before each performance, an obstacle that arises before the play itself. But the fact that they openly mention it makes it less annoying when it happens a third time. Clearly, something remains unresolved even as we approach the end, and it was inevitable what would happen. We finally learn a bit about Ebihara's past and the reason he is the way he is; it's quite sweet to see him talking with Kuro and connecting through their shared passion for kabuki.