I'll be honest the moment you said that a gap closer is as meaningful as a standing still skill my brain short circuited so I will assume you're being sarcastic. So here's some sarcasm.

It's a good thing the clown event is happening soon. I look forward to jesting.

After all, mudras are all about standing in melee range.

I for one I am grateful that Square has taken away choice and replaced it with a meaningless option. But at least it's there and it makes me feel smart.

Gap closers? No thanks. It hurts to think.
Another combo? No thanks. Think of the controller people.
Utility? I've yet to see it on the Ninja but I guess I will pretend to have played the job in the ages past so I can garner pointless attention from older players.