It might be a spin-off, as you say, or a short alternate ending to Otter Tale. I also saw Marlo's ending, and while I appreciate that it was a closed ending, it still felt a bit bittersweet for Ollie. Ollie's character was one of those who suffered the most because of Owen, and both he and Andrew deserved a good, closed ending with Owen. That's why I think that at least in Ollie's route, they could have included a bit more of a branching path with two alternate endings: one where Owen chooses Ollie and another where he chooses Andrew. That way, I think this great project could be concluded, and many readers would be more than satisfied. Even if I had to wait two or three years, knowing that in the future we can see a final dream ending with Ollie and Andrew, I would be satisfied. I've grown very fond of the characters, especially them and Marlo. I also didn't like that things didn't work out between Marlo and Ollie, and that he still holds a grudge. It makes me really sad that we won't see more of this adorable trio of otters, especially since my fursona is also an otter. I already miss them so much that I feel like I've got a block in my chest thinking I won't see them in any more adventures.
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One can only hope but not reach for too much honestly
As of rn I wouldn't say the ending is perfect but I'm happy enough with how this series ends
I'm not about to protest for additional endings though. The engine's already quite laggy and I would imagine making additional changes from this point onwards must be a nightmare
Hence I didn't say too much this time around whilst I would usually be a bit more nitpicky about some of the random details within the story, since I can't imagine how tough it would be to try to change the story now
But yeah, fingers crossed for anything to change though it's unlikely overall. Maybe I don't feel so inclined for a change because I'm not an otter
Definitely loved all the characters though.