Akari has finished the first part of her training, and she is ready to start taking on passengers of her own, but her first customer is going to be a real challenge. Can Akari prove that she's up to the task? And what will happen when the president of Aria sets out on his own to prove to the company that he's useful? It's summer in Neo Venezia, and it's going to be a season full of lovely surprises!

Kozue Amano is the author and illustrator of ARIA and its prequel, AQUA. Her other manga include Crescent Noise, Roman Club, and several short stories.