Yumi Matsutoya
Ashida starred as Miu Kinoshita, the daughter of a single father who suffered from juvenile Alzheimer's disease, in Fuji Television's summer drama series "Beautiful Rain". She also sang its theme song, entitled "Ame ni Negai o". Written by singer Yumi Matsutoya, "Ame ni Negai o" was the first drama theme song Mana performed solo. The single was released in Japan on 1 August 2012.