2.5 Dimensional Seduction might have started as an ecchi rom com, but the main appeal of the series would actually end up being its execution of what is called Spokon (Sports style series) elements. As Aria pretty much lampshades here, you got the stakes, you got the rivals and friends, and you got the drive for improvement and refinement. And we've got some nice stakes trying to get Aria's Dad's attention. Which with all the photos being discarded, won't really make them go big compared to Lemon Lime.
The anime's doing a great job at setting the stakes with the atmosphere, directing, and soundtrack.