Well, as someone speculated, the ending isn't "happy". Quite a few characters die, including Leon and the writer and one of the prostitutes end up impoverished after she flees. Colette continues with her writing, and the ending is left open, as she runs towards a man who she sadly thinks is Leon.
Crunchyroll has the remaining chapters, for free, so go get the full story there.
Well, as someone speculated, the ending isn't "happy". Quite a few characters die, including Leon and the writer and one of the prostitutes end up impoverished after she flees. Colette continues with her writing, and the ending is left open, as she runs towards a man who she sadly thinks is Leon.
Crunchyroll has the remaining chapters, for free, so go get the full story there.