The protagonist of this edition is SOD's current strongest ace and the store's guardian deity, alongside her senior Yua Ogura as the left and right protectors. She is the immensely popular Mana Sakura, hailing from Chiba Prefecture and born on March 23, 1993. Mana Sakura's debut story is strikingly similar to that of Yua Ogura, whom I previously introduced; it stems from her accidentally discovering her father's collection of adult videos at age 14, which shocked her but also sparked her admiration. Thus, just two days after turning 18, she took the initiative to apply for an agency interview. We know that most actresses are typically scouted by talent agents or transition from gravure idol work, but very few actively enter the AV industry on their own—this requires a strong, resolute motivation, especially for someone like Mana Sakura, a gem of an actress, making it truly remarkable. Perhaps recognizing her enormous potential, SOD didn't rush her into releasing films after she joined; instead, as a special exception, they groomed her for a year in the gravure idol style, releasing the photobook and gravure magazine "Factory Moe Beauty Girl Mana Sakura at 18." This is practically unheard of for a typical newcomer, especially from a top-tier studio like SOD, which usually seeks immediate performers. It wasn't until February 9, 2012, that she finally debuted with "Mana Sakura AV Debut," and just two months later, she claimed the top spots in both the work and actress categories on DMM.com, fully living up to SOD's investment and expectations. STARS-664, featuring Mana Sakura in "Unlocked: The Universe's Sexiest Sex on the Beach," can be described as a high-budget production. Not only was it made by SODstar, their premier in-house studio, but they also enlisted the renowned director Tiger Kozakai. The film is shot in a documentary style, with the theme revolving around searching for UFOs and aliens during a trip, while also indulging in beachside pleasures. Aside from the plot being a bit silly and quirky, the overall viewing experience is incredibly satisfying, as you get to see Mana Sakura alongside the beauty of nature, especially with the stunning beaches and waves accentuating her sexy figure for a double dose of visual stimulation. Stripping away her actress persona, Mana Sakura is quite an impressive figure in her own right. Besides being fluent in German and English, she graduated from the civil engineering department at Kisarazu Technical High School. But that's not all—she has a deep foundation in literature and even published her own essay collection in 2015 titled "As a Vocational School Student, My Encounters with the World Are Just a Calling," which became a massive hit. It topped the sales charts in Amazon Japan's comprehensive actor books category and Rakuten's Japanese films category. During its initial release, bookstores across the country sold out completely, creating a frenzy with no stock left, proving she's truly a writer who was held back by her acting career!