Pichi Pichi Pitch: Mermaid Melody, Vol. 4 Book

The best volume so far, and it leads into the second arc, which I remember preferring even if it is only half as long as the first. This volume focuses more heavily on some of the more interesting characters, like Caren, Gackto, Sara, and the Black Beauty Sisters. That's both a good and bad thing - it really highlights just how little the supposed main trio actually do, especially Lucia, the main protagonist. She really can't seem to do anything without help from Kaito or the other mermaids; it's always been true, but it's even more blatant in this volume, with the stakes at their highest. On the other hand, her relationship with Kaito is much sweeter than I'd remembered. I look forward to the next volume, as it introduces many of my favorite characters.