The Metal Float part was very good, but the second part with Diva felt very stretched. Matsumoto didn't feel as lively as in the first novel. :( But overall a good read, on the to the next volume~
I loved reading this. The differences between this and the anime for the Grace arc help highlight how different mediums can be used to tell the same story in different ways. I do wonder how the changes here will impact the following arcs, and I'm excited to read more!