i don't see apartments being a big deal tbh. i mean how many people

A. actually get active and consistent roommates to thread with, intro log excluded
B. use the opportunity to do stuff together

casts moving in/living together happens a lot. see FMA, Ib, Mirai Nikki, Fate/Stay Night, and i just glanced at the housing page. it's less noticeable since they're smaller, but it hardly stops them from tagging out. pick something else to accuse clique of, at least. housing's a weak approach.