Oh, I remember them stating that they had changed, I just don't remember them actually changing very much. That may be more on the author than the characters, though - I'm not sure how many lines Tsubaki even had after the demon blade stuff, but it can't have been many.

Then again, though, what's Tsubaki without her meekness? It was her one character trait.

Heck, if there's anyone I'd like my character to meet, it'd be Free. That guy was the best.