Completely agree. (I even read the series years ago as well)
But in an interview, the author said that she dislikes happy endings, thus most of her works have sad endings.. So, I truly wonder as of why they made this continuation with this ending. Don't get me wrong, I liked the closure, but from what she said in that interview, it doesn't seem like something she would write.
Wonder if she had a change of heart?
i read in an article that the public demand was high so the publishers had her do it. she didn't want to at all, but they practically had her arm behind her back and forced her into it. i think that's why this one's so much shorter too.
I have read the previous series (Ghost Hunt) manga's tankoubons years ago, and feel really glad I found this sequel.
I remember the end of previous series left big hole in my heart since I wish Mai ever get chance to talk/see Gene as Gene (and not as Naru), but it didn't happen. But then this sequel filled that empty hole :')
Also finally Gene managed to meet Naru, it feels like closure, I can't ask more. That ending is perfect with Hirota and Mai's convo, to show how Hirota has changed and how Mai seems content with her life. Def 10/10 manga.
And btw the extras are so cute! ♡♡