Roy Smith wrote:

In the "Y" procedure you are free (and actually expected) to use the
OBS mode all the way to ERICS.

Ummm, the Y version is the one that says "direct ERICS". Why would I
want to be in OBS mode instead of "fly leg" mode?

I could have worded it better: you are expected to use OBS or direct-to once
you're ready to navigate the missed approach. Direct-to is a legs mode in the
sense it builds a leg on the fly from present position to the selected waypoint;
but it is not a procedural leg.