From what I can remember of Higurashi this chapter has always been my least favourite. To me it always just feels like it's trying to reintroduce me to the main characters while also introducing Shion. It also feels like the most confusing chapter with the whole Mion and Shion switching places thing that goes on. I feel they should of kept something as confusing as this for chapter 3. I will say that has grown on me a little though.