Yeah I agree. It didn't seem as funny, however, I found it more enjoyable then Mononofu's second chapter. I wonder why it's taking the gag-manga page count. Samon looks to have a more story/battle focus then just straight up comedy. Is it just me, or did this chapter feel like it could have been a little longer? I felt like some missed comedy chances could have happened with Emi, you know build her character up with comedy before "those" events took place. It kinda felt like "Oh here's the best friend, something bad happens to the best friend, care about her." I feel like Emi's character could have been introduced better in this chapter, rather than her just being the typical "Childhood Friend Character" that you should care about.
I'm enjoying Samon more than Mononofu though. The cartoony style and design really makes it stand out.
I don't know what it is with Mononofu. I enjoyed this chapter, it was written well, but something about the series itself just isn't clicking with me. Oh well, c'est la vie.