Took things pretty slow and did a lot of overzealous sparkling, but this event was very good to me. Of all the maps, E-2 and E-6 were the only ones with retreats (with E-2 having more to do with picking the wrong formation a few times). Managed to clear E-6 in 12 runs (final form took 2 sorties to beat), and got Roma in about 13 sorties on the H-K route. Also got Kumano and Suzuya (who I'm deciding to keep this time) and a spare Maruyu, Amatsukaze, Mikuma, and Kiyoshimo x 2. Gonna grind E-4 for Takanami/spare Maruyu/Akitsumaru, but I might give that up for E-3 grinding instead (cheaper/faster).
If I get Takanami in time, I'll try grinding E-5 for Yamagumo. E-5 ended up being my favorite map because of the branching rules and the ability to take a sub along, as well as introducing some really good music and Anchorage Water Demon (who quickly became one of my new favorites).
Also pretty excited for
Nendoroid Yamato. Preorders went up today, but I didn't waste any time placing my order. She might be really pricey for a Nendo (7800 yen + 2000 shipping) but I get the feeling she'll be a quick seller.