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Vivi 2011 July Translation

26 Thursday May 2011

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ViVi / ViVi Henshubu

Scans by A Fanblog

Thanks to yayou for informing me that there was a 2nd page! I totally missed out on that! ><

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After the disaster, the tour, which was scheduled to begin in April, was hurriedly pushed back to May, and the planned show was recreated from scratch by Ayu and her troupe. “We believe in the power of music, and this is the time to send power throughout Japan!” With this thought, the tour 「ayumi hamasaki ~POWER of MUSIC~ 2011 A」 was scheduled to begin from 7 May, at Hiroshima Green Arena. After the live, and even during the show itself, audience members who saw ayu’s show sent in lots of passionate messages via Twitter! This issue, we’ll be introducing those briefly. What did they feel about the POWER of MUSIC?!

‘POWER of MUSIC’ TOUR 2011 A
MESSAGES FROM AUDIENCE

I went for my first ayu live today (*^^*) I became a fan only after seeing her post-earthquake tweets, but this is my first time I’ve ever experienced a live that delivers all emotions straight, penetrates my whole body, and gives me strength. When she came to stand in front of me, I was so overwhelmed I couldn’t even wave.

ayu’s singing figure looks like a goddess, a warrior, being so strong. I felt the power of music. Thank you so much.

I felt the power of the songs inside me! Thank you lots!!!

There was an angel at Hiroshima Green Arena. With an angel’s voice. Thank you. Thank you.

ayu-chan, good job for the live! Everyone’s been calling it the best! The effects of your vocal training are evident! I’ll see you again at Yoyogi!

ayu-san. I really felt the true energy as you conveyed your emotions to us. You are really a tiny giant.

I thought that the POWER of MUSIC was something that can help to tide us over tough and sorrow-filled times, but that was not all. This show taught me something more, about the magnificence of music.

Where exactly in her small body does ayu keep all that power? That power that cheers people up? That power which is so gentle and powerful? A live performance is the place where one can experience those true feelings.

Watching the Day 2 show gave me confirmation of what I felt on Day 1, that ayu was a limitless possibility. I won’t lose out on watching any show in this tour!! No, I meant this year’s tour!! (laugh)

I’ve been waiting for ayu-chan to become honest, but this has far surpassed my expectations!!!

Just how much more will ayu-chan evolve?

ayu Tweets 24/5/2011~25/5/2011

26 Thursday May 2011

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newyorkkeizai: From today 23 May on, New York City will be implementing a law that prohibits smoking in public areas like parks and plazas, including Central Park, beaches and all surrounding walkways. Offenders will be fined 50 dollars. http://bit.ly/hAs9rC
lesliekeesuper: A wonderful system, just like in Singapore! New York is the best! I heartily agree with this. Japan should implement this too.
ayu_19980408: I agree!

cocoayu1986: ayu-chan is still awake? Σ(￣。￣ﾉ)ﾉ
ayu_19980408: I’m starting preparations for a-nation.
ZIN19791126: Wooooooow—-… (ﾟoﾟ;;
ayu_19980408: Oh, it’s Master Sabu-ZIN. (laugh)

sayaka2425: ayuuuu ayuuuu, can I look forward to a-nation too? (*^o^*)
ayu_19980408: Of course! Look forward to see which members will be at a-nation (^_−)−☆

ekoxile: So a-nation has a-nation members? (*^^*)
ayu_19980408: Yep (*^^*)

sick_dr: dear ayu，can u use more English for our Chinese fans？~plz~~~╭(╯3╰)╮
ayu_19980408: Got u(^_−)−☆

timwellard: yeah it’s a tricky one…
ayu_19980408: Wow!!! Ur profile pic of my space HOW CUTE♡

ayu_19980408: Aaahh, tune-up rocks o(≧▽≦)o

dog1227_1102: Finally a visit to tune-up? (*´▽`)
ayu_19980408: Nah, it’s not finally. I spend at least 2 days at tune-up each week. (laugh)

ohsixthirty: Who is the mysterious Tim Wellard? A friend of yours? ♪
ayu_19980408: He is a new A staff. Im calling him Timmy♪
kaminumarijicho: I saw Timmy-san at Fukuoka (￣▽￣) Glad you got a hunk (￣▽￣) (laugh)
ayu_19980408: Timmy has porcelain skin. Cause his interest is in beauty ♡

theLGiam: @tasking @pommy48 @ohsixthirty ah~ yes!! @ayu_19980408 has answered brian.. So he’s the new A staff. American?
ayu_19980408: British!!!

timwellard: LOL thanx, I wish I looked that hot in real life…
ayu_19980408: Go to gyyyyyyyyyyym!!!

timwellard: I will – u just watch me!
ayu_19980408: Ok♪(´ε｀ )

 
Kll_: @ayu_19980408 @UN1982 ■■ Upgraded avatars! Comes with aqua-coloured words ♪ AAA Supports sounds nice, right? ★
ayu_19980408: This is awesome! It’s awesome, but I have a request ☆ Can you not cut away the top of the photo, and place the words a little higher too?

 
Kll_: @ayu_19980408 @UN1982 ■■ The requested avatars are done!! With the best pictures and words attached ↑↑↑ Success~ ★★★
ayu_19980408: Wow~ you did it! I’m so happy~ ♪

ayu_19980408: I changed it immediately! Has little bro changed his too?

mmanaho: ayu-chan, your avatar photo is too awesome and cool, it’s drawn me in. It just matches well with your music and image.
ayu_19980408: Yaaaay~ (((o(*ﾟ▽ﾟ*)o))) Manaho-sensei, please guide me through tomorrow’s bishi bishi course too m(_ _)m♪

TiffanyAndCo: Love & Hope features portraits of 200 global female stars including Ayumi Hamasaki (@ayu_19980408), who is on the cover.
ayu_19980408: RT

ayusukisuki: I got it (*^▽^)/★*☆ PJ’s summer issue (^-^)
ayu_19980408: This summer issue was really awesome! I wanted everything featured in it!!

ayu_19980408: Just what is tasty about frozen yoghurt???

justagag: razzleberry has some tasty ones http://razzleberry.jp/
ayu_19980408: Eh! It’s sold in Japan too?? I didn’t know that!!

tsutsutsu0715: It’s nice and flaky, isn’t that tasty?— ι(｀ロ´)ノ
ayu_19980408: I asked what’s tasty about it, not saying that it’s not. Don’t be angry~ (laugh)

indigo_aquarius: http://bit.ly/iYpMY3
ayu_19980408: This is charming too ♡

ayu_19980408: Woodberry’s at Kichikouji seems like the best choice~ ♡

ayu_19980408: I feel that being particular or determined about something is different from being forceful. Life is short. We don’t have the time to move backwards.

ayu_19980408: Even though we can’t walk forwards all that well yet. Ahahaha.

daichi1127: After realizing some things… I have decided to give up on what I’ve realized.
ayu_19980408: Why are we all suddenly tweeting like old people?

ayu_19980408: Ngaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhh— I don’t feel good, so I’m heading to ISM, where JUN-kun is waiting. GO!!!

Fan reports of AT2011 @ Fukuoka: Spoilers BBS [Part 1]

26 Thursday May 2011

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Fan reports of AT2011 at Yokohama, Days 1 and 2, from the TeamAyu forum at Spoilers BBS

Credits to truehappiness @ AHS for this find!!

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Author: Ichigo-tan
Written 21/5/2011 08:15:30

Today and tomorrow will be the 2 days at Fukuoka. The hotel key will probably be the hot item again

At 2am last night, several people had already formed a queue, and after 4am, about 50 people were in line.

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Author: Ichigo-tan
Written 21/5/2011 11:47:18

ayu-chan has made it clear that there will be something different at today’s Fukuoka show.

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Author: Ichigo-tan
Written 21/5/2011 16:45:14

So, it’s about time for the 2 days at ayu-chan’s hometown Fukuoka!

Really?

It seems to have started raining in Fukuoka after 3pm, but this won’t dampen the excitement and heat at the venue, right?

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Author: Ichigo-tan
Written 22/5/2011 02:37:11

Did the fans’ voices reach ayu-chan?

She seems to have sung Boys&Girls.

In exchange, UNITE! wasn’t performed.

And similar to the Yokohama shows, poker face was performed.

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Author: Ichigo-tan
Written 22/5/2011 02:33:29

As I’ve written earlier, there was something different about today’s show.

This took place after the main show was over, after the song Born to be…

After the main show, the curtains fell, and a video started playing.

I don’t really know what the video was about, but it seemed that overseas fans had asked for ayu to use this video during today’s show via Twitter a few days ago.

And a couple of days ago (Friday), it seemed that ayu-chan realized this and decided to respond to these fans’ wishes.

By the way, according to some tweets posted yesterday evening, ayu-chan took up this sudden project, and spent the entire night editing the video for use in today’s live.

I’m not sure of the video’s contents, but it may have had something to do with this show’s theme.

Nah~ ayu-chan was probably just thinking of her fans

I’ll be taking part in the 2 days at Osaka next week, so if the video is shown again, I’ll post a report here

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Author: Ichigo-tan
Written 22/5/2011 08:28:04

For Day 2 at Fukuoka today, there was a queue for the goods booth since 7am, and the popular item is probably the hotel key again.

About 250 people seem to be in line.

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Author: Ichigo-tan
Written 22/5/2011 11:58:41

The queue for the goods booths has exceeded 300 people, and it has been raining all morning at Fukuoka, I hope the goods sale will begin soon

And similar to the situation at Yokohama, there are some people who deliberately cut into the queues. I wish they would consider the feelings of those who had been in the queue earlier, as well as the intentions of ayu-chan and goods in-charge Mayuzumi-san in issuing numbered tickets.

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Author: Ichigo-tan
Written 22/5/2011 15:40:36

And here are some spoilers from Day 1 at Fukuoka.

Firstly, about the setlist. As mentioned yesterday, song 17 UNITE! has been replaced by Boys&Girls. poker face was also in the list.

1. forgiveness
(Mini MC: poker face)
2. blossom
3. BLUE BIRD
4. monochrome
5. fairyland
6. A Song for XX
7. M
8. NEVER EVER
9. walking proud
10. part of Me
11. Moments
12. vogue
13. Far away
14. SEASONS
15. Bold & Delicious
16. Mirrorcle World
17. Boys & Girls
18. evolution
19. Born To Be…

-Encore-
20. A Song is born

When ayu-chan came out and opened with first song forgiveness, her voice made everyone feel that “an angel has descended here”.

Shortly after, she launched into the MC session, and sang debut song poker face passionately!

By the way, judging from the MC sessions at Hiroshima, it seemed as if the Fukuoka crowd won’t say things like “Welcome baaaaack!”, but after the first song, the dialogue went,

ayu: “Let me say this first. I’m baaaaaaack!”

audience: “Welcome baaaaaack!”

After that, she spoke in Hakata dialect, and was really cute

And during this show, her penchant(?) for forgetting lyrics seems to be back. While singing the first chorus of Moments, when she was supposed to sing

♪If I were as transcient as a flower, I’d bloom proudly beside you♪

she sang

♪I’d fly to where you are♪ instead

Looking from the stage, there is a runway extending towards the North side, but she seldom walked along it. However, yesterday, when she went onto the runway, she crouched down to face the fans and sang while gently smiling.

Fan reports of AT2011 @ Yokohama: Spoilers BBS [Part 3]

24 Tuesday May 2011

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One final report of AT2011 at Yokohama, Day 2, from the TeamAyu forum at Spoilers BBS

Credits to truehappiness @ AHS for this find!!

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Author: ken3
Written 20/5/2011 00:47:04

I’m going to write a little about my thoughts too.

I felt a little anxious about this live, so when ayu-chan came out during the opening, I didn’t know whether I should stand up and wave (laugh)

But ayu-chan being ayu, managed to sense everyone’s unease, and so after the opening song on Day 2 of Hiroshima, she added in a mini MC session.

Because of this mini MC session and the choice of songs, everyone in the arena was able to pace themselves with ayu-chan and everyone soon thought that “Yes, today’s show is so enjoyable!”

To be able to respond to the crowd and make adjustments quickly, she managed to create a better show. I really felt ayu-chan’s awesomeness and gentleness.

> By the way, what did you think of the newly rearranged songs?
> Was there anything fresh and new?

The tour has just begun, so there’s not much to say.

「A Song for XX」 has always been an awesome song, but this time, with the horn section, it’s become a really cool song! Along with ayu-chan’s voice, this has become a more emotional version of the original. As the song played out, I felt myself getting hotter!

Next up was 「Ｍ」. I thought I couldn’t feel any hotter, but I did… The intro began really suddenly, and seemed to pull us right along. In the midst of a rock arrangement, there were strings as well, and matched with ayu-chan’s present voice, this song was done well.

My younger sis and her daughters (high school girls) came too, and though they didn’t change into the tour shirts, they were similarly very satisfied with the show.

With this show, ayu-chan has stepped up one more level.

I can just imagine her saying “Just keep quiet and come along, I’ll show you an even more awesome show next time!!”

Sorry for the long post.

Hamasaki Ayumi Childhood Interview Translation

24 Tuesday May 2011

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Scans shared by miskiq @ AHS

All photo captions go from top->bottom, right->left.

*Note: Because the scans are of low quality, some parts of the article have not been translated word-for-word.

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Baby times

A little after 7pm on 2 October 1978, at Fukuoka University Hospital, Ayumi was born. Her weight at birth was 2780 grams. She was named the “baby with the black face”. And from that time on, we have Ayumi herself walking us through the stages of her life.

A Star Pupil who Graduated from Diapers and Started Talking Early

I was really small when I was born, so I had to be put in the– what do you call that? The thing which looks like a net. Ah, the incubator? (laugh) I had to be put in there. “The delivery itself was easy. She popped out almost as soon as the contractions began, because she was so small. (laugh)” <From Mother>

The name “Ayumi” was given by Granny. It’s supposed to be a wish for me to “walk on straight, one step at a time!”… But, well, I guess I wasn’t really the child she wished I was. (laugh)

I wasn’t really trying, but I graduated from diapers quite early on. I learned to speak early too, so I was really a star pupil, until kindergarten.

“She was a really low-maintenance child. Though there was once when I woke up and found her playing with her own poo… All the adults present then still laugh at Ayumi over that incident. (laugh) <From Mother>

Hey, Mummy didn’t have to say that! (pouts)

I was like a little boy at that time, no matter where I went, people asked “so how old are you, little boy?” And because I was never called a little daughter, I remember using the term “boku” when talking about myself.

PHOTO CAPTIONS

“I was really into chic then, though I totally don’t remember it now. (laugh) It was probably when I was 2 years old.” At Akiyoshidai, Yamaguchi Prefecture.

“This doesn’t seem like me, somehow. This baby has single eyelids. Oh well, I guess I hadn’t become human yet. (laugh)”

1 year old. “I think this was taken at Greenland Amusement Park, in my hometown. I probably went there with cousins Ya-chan and Kiku-chan. Probably.”

“This was taken at Greenland too. That’s Granny on the left and mummy on the right. I played so much, driving around in my little car.”2 years old, and just like a little boy.

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Kindergarten + Lower Elementary School Times

A lonely latchkey child during these days. Especially during elementary school days, she was a dark child… known to be shy, reserved and timid. In the midst of that, she had her first love. An unexpectedly heartwarming cuteness, we take a peek at the unknown true Ayumi…

A lonely childhood. Her rival: TV!?

The young Ayumi was really quite a cold child. Didn’t I build castles with my friends at the sandpit? Even in those situations, I only stood aside and watched, wondering “What is so fun about that?” And because I love high places, I used to climb trees and stay up there, daydreaming alone.

And because Mummy was working, she didn’t have much time to spend with me. So when Mummy watches TV and laughs at something being shown, I felt really jealous. So as not to lose out, I would sit on my chair beside the TV, then suddenly stand up and start acting. (laugh)

The Despised Daycare Centre. Excellent with Instruments like the Xylophone, and Acting Too!

I went to the a centre called the Violet Daycare Centre, but I hated it there. I wasn’t good at running, hated the food, and spoke with noone except my good friend Yuuko.

However, I just liked instruments for some reason. And when you like something, you practice with all your might, and then you just get good at it, right? And praise from my teacher made me even happier… I was even picked to play a solo on the xylophone at this Christmas party.

“It’s those two again!” Famous in the neighbourhood!?

I did lots of bad things with Yuuko. We plucked out all the flowers that Mummy and Granny grew in our yard, and made so much noise getting into a neighbour’s field to catch tadpoles that we were chased out by the old uncle. However, doing all these made me feel happy. Guess I really was a lonely child.

True Words from Mummy

She was truly a shy and reserved child. Instead of playing with friends, she chose to play the piano at home, or draw pictures, or write letters… She was really introverted. (laugh)

One incident I will always remember is how she had to do an art project over the summer holidays. Ayumi made a really beautiful piece by herself, but I guess it was too beautiful. Her teacher asked her where she bought it from, and she was unable to say that she had made it herself. When I went to pick her up, she was crying, and refused to tell me what went wrong. I only knew about it when I called her friend on the phone.

She also watched the anime “Anne of Green Gables”, and told me how she wished to be a bright child like Anne. At that time, she also decided that she wanted to become a model, and because a model had to interact with lots of people, she slowly became more of an extrovert.

PHOTO CAPTIONS

“This looks like a park, I guess… Maybe that’s why I had that expression on.” 4 years old

A happy girl at the Christmas party. “I performed at a large auditorium first, then gave a second performance at the daycare centre.”

“I sang the wrong lyrics right at the start of the performance, and was so ashamed that I cried…”

“This was at the Christmas party too. We had to say something, then pass the microphone and candle on to the next child, but I didn’t want to (laugh)” At Violet Daycare Centre.

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Memories of the Heartwarming First Love of a Dark, Reserved Girl.

A Super Reserved Personality… And a Sad Incident at the Recital

When I was in elementary school, I was a really reserved girl. I’ve never raised my hand in class before, and even when I was called on by the teacher, I would become all red and lower my head, unable to speak even when I knew the answer.

We had a music recital once, and through our class relay system, it was my turn to be the class chairperson. At that time, I was all “I can’t! I’ve never spoken in public before, I can only read from the script, and even then, my voice won’t come out…” I did use to be like that. (laugh)

The Day When She Stepped Off the Top of the Jungle Gym

I got so many bruises from that jumgle gym. It’s hard to pick a specific incident to talk about… There was one time when I was on top of the jungle gym, and needed to visit the toilet, but I guess I felt that it was not worth it to go, since I took so much energy just getting up there. And then, when I couldn’t take it anymore, I thought “ok, let’s go down”, took a step out, and… I fell straight to the ground with a DON! Even then, I first made my way to the toilet, and only till I was done did the pain come. I was sent to the hospital, and aside from the bruises, I also cracked something in my leg. (laugh)

First Love Towards “N-kun” Started at the Swings

One day in 3rd Grade, I was on the swings when suddenly, someone swaggered up to me and commanded me to “Get off!” He was so big and rough and looked so angry, my only thought was “Whoa, this guy is scary–” And that was N-kun.

I was really annoyed then, but I soon felt a liking for him, and the crush lasted for reeeeally long. N-kun’s family was the electrician’s, and whenever we ran out of batteries at home, I would deliberately ride my bike out to his place to buy some, even though he lived really far away ♡ (laugh) And then, one time, when I was out, N-kun came over to my house and left me a fish-shaped clock as a gift…
(Misa’s note: ayu stands for sweetfish in Japanese)

PHOTO CAPTIONS

1st Grade. Playing Richard Clayderman’s “Ballade Pour Adeline” at a piano recital. “I made a mistake at first, and got a little bewildered. (laugh)”

(Misa’s note: This photo caption was blurred and so was not translated)

“Taken at the same day as the 1st Grade photo. It was mealtime… We had really humble fare (laugh)” She loved putting marmalade on her food.

Taken during the first night of a study trip. “The 2nd one from the left, in the back row, is Ayumi, and there on the right-most is the famous Yuuko. (laugh) The 2nd one from the left in the front row is neighbour Mai-chan”

“I think this was from 4th grade, when we went on a natural history study trip” She has mostly remained the same since then!?

“Isn’t this one taken at the same park as on the previous page? I remember we were having an outdoor barbeque then” ~ Around 2nd Grade, when she was still introverted.

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Big Transformation in 7th Grade. Her First Date: a Double Date.

And then, we went to watch 「The Bodyguard」 together… along with Yuuko and her earnest-looking friend. A double date?! But it ended up with the 2 boys sticking together and us 2 girls also staying together. (laugh)

When I had to go to Tokyo, I didn’t tell him, but since it was a small town, news got around, and he came to ask if I was really going… I left him alone in Fukuoka in the end. Though I almost wanted to ditch Tokyo for him. (laugh)

Tears at Fukuoka Airport. Fukuoka Grows Smaller…

I came to Tokyo when I was in 8th grade, for 「Twins Teacher」. Till then, I never had a good impression of Tokyo, or the entertainment world. But when I was filming 「Twins」, I met with really innocent people, as well as some very ambitious ones.

Having not much passion for modelling then, I felt that it was just too much hype. I wanted to meet lots more people like that in Tokyo.

And so, I was introduced into Sun Music… but I cried when I came out. Everyone in the group was there for me, but because there were reporters from my hometown too, I really panicked.

Looking at the grey telephone, we thought “Hey, what is this?” “Isn’t it an international telephone?!” “Shall we use it to make a call back home?” We were always so cheerful like this, but when it was time to say “See you tomorrow!” Minazou suddenly started crying. That made everyone else, including mself, burst out in tears too.

I cried on the plane trip too. I thought to myself, “Look, Fukuoka is getting smaller” and I just felt so sad and pained. But when the plane neared Tokyo, hope somehow seemed to get bigger. I told myself to work hard from then on.

PHOTO CAPTIONS

“7th grade, with pet Piggy Ree in the living room at home” A white terrier dog, real name “Ree”. Check out any dictionary (page 24) to find out the meaning behind its name.

Promotional photo with her Model Agency in Fukuoka. “I was in 8th Grade then, and so “pure” (laugh)”

9th Grade. “We went skiing during our study trip. I can’t remember where… (laugh)” However, we can see the place name printed on their jerseys.

8th Grade Sports Festival. One girl with eight boys, she was truly a “Queen”… “We were a cheerleading team, that’s all. Groups 3-6 all had only one boy in them.”

8th Grade, taken when she went to Tokyo to audition for 「Twins Teacher」. “I was told that my skirt was too long, it was such a culture shock (laugh)”

Her look during her modelling era. A pink jacket with blue gloves gives a real impact! “This pose of mine keeps getting copied by ayu impersonators! (laugh)”

ayu Tweets 23/5/2011

24 Tuesday May 2011

Posted by in ayu's Twitter, ayumi hamasaki

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kana_xxx2002ayu: ayu, have you found your earphones yet?? (laugh)
ayuloveyuki1103: Eh? You lost them? (laugh)
ayu_19980408: I thought I lost them, so I looked so hard all over, then I found them stuck in my ears… ヽ(；▽；)ノ

eripisuuu: Thank you. I cried so much I feel like puking now (laugh) I love ayu, I love the troupe, I love Japan. Let’s meet again (*^^*)
ayu_19980408: Let’s meet again (*^^*)

ayacky1002: ayu-chan, today’s my 2nd time taking part… And I cried again. The old grandpa sitting in front of me was crying too. ayu’s emotions and thoughts have reached everyone.
ayu_19980408: Uuuu 。・゜・(ノД`)・゜・。

sugiko_19940606: ayu-chan, you’re still awake? (( ´З`) I haven’t gone for the PoM tour yet, but everyone is really praising it~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Is this year’s TOUR really something to look forward to? (艸ε≦
ayu_19980408: It’s OK to look forward to it ↑

TA_yoookkooo: I went to send ayu-chan off at Fukuoka Airport for the first time today ☆*:.｡. o(≧▽≦)o .｡.:*☆ And there, I met with ayu-chan （ ; ; ） Though we didn’t get to shake hands, just seeing her translucent white skin and shining smile made me sooooo~ happy (//∇//)♡♡♡
ayu_19980408: I couldn’t reach to the people at the back! If I could, I’d love to shake hands with everyone…

Miina_1998048: Why do you look at us with such gentle eyes? I will always always love ayu-chan.
ayu_19980408: But what is reflected in my eyes, is everyone ☆

love21garden: ayu (；ω；) I cried! I laughed! I screamed! ayu was shining with pure white light! I thought you were a dream! But you weren’t! Thank you (；ω；) So I wasn’t the only one feeling down. We are all under the same sky… I will work hard from tomorrow on ☆ Good job ☆
ayu_19980408: Yep, we’re always under the same sky ☆

akachan82: Nobody but the troupe can accomplish this show. Why is it that, no matter how many times I’ve taken part in this tour, I cry every time? (;_;) It’s probably because it resonates in my heart each time.
ayu_19980408: And then, it’s different each time too (*^^*)

7sebun: @SHUYA_Mizuno I love Shu-chan, but I feel sad when I think of you going to become someone else’s dancer someday
SHUYA_Mizuno: I don’t think I will.
aririn_TS: （ ; ; ） @ayu_19980408
ayu_19980408: （ ; ; ）

minako_ayu_love: ayu-chan, Shuccha said that he won’t become some other artist’s dancer (;O;) I can feel your strong bond, even in his short statement (*^o^*) I love the troupe ♪♪
ayu_19980408: I’m a lucky person m(_ _)m I really think that. From the moment we met, till now.

gatiayu1002: ayu~ I got a signed T-shirt~!!!! I’m gonna make it a family heirloom ♪
ayu_19980408: Congrats (((o(*ﾟ▽ﾟ*)o)))

kazumahamamoto: Thank you Fukuoka  Cya 
ayu_19980408: Today’s Kyazuma was full of fighting spirit, no matter where he was during the show, he performed well— I’ll raise your hurdle next time (￣▽￣)♪

ayu_19980408: Ok…off to bed


my__aura: Wow! This picture is amazing! Ayu u look gorgeous! Great job by Leslie Kee~ Because LOVE&HOPE always remain with us~♡
ayu_19980408: Leslie is AMAZING;)


keisui_: ayu-chan is on the cover of Tiffany’s LOVE&HOPE. It’s a charity photobook featuring a collection of the world’s beauties. To be released on 1 June.
ayu_19980408: RT
mii_multicolor: This is too awesome ☆ I feel the “world” in this!! And such beautiful hands ☆
ayu_19980408: Beautiful? I still feel that they’re too big! (laugh)

R_lantern_333: Ayu will appear on the cover of charity photo book ” LOVE and HOPE”(supported by Tiffany) sale date;June 1st, There are 2 type of cover. Photographer is @lesliekeesuper . It’s portraits of beautiful ladies (http://J.lo and Lady Gaga..etc) ☆*:.｡. o(≧▽≦)o .｡.:*☆
ayu_19980408: (*^^*)

ayukiTA1978106: ayu-chan and Mr Leslie are really a golden combi 
ayu_19980408: Yes ♪(´ε｀ )

ayu_19980408: I want to change my avatar to this one, taken by Leslie. Can anyone find one of little bro in a similar pose???

karorin9: This photo is really so cute ヽ(；▽；)ノ When was it taken~?
ayu_19980408: During the costume rehearsal at Makuhari.

UN1982: Shower time!!!!!! Let’s give it our all today too!!!! At the show at Ichikawa!!!!!
ayu_19980408: I’m cleaning my ears– (*^^*)♪


lesliekeesuper: All proceeds from sale of Photobook 「LOVE & HOPE」 will go through the Japan Red Cross to aid the affected regions. On the cover is, of course, Hamasaki Ayumi, the Queen of Twitter! To be sold first at the exhibition at Omotesando Hills, so please do come. It’ll run from 27 to 31 May.
ayu_19980408: RT

lesliekeesuper: @ayu_19980408 Just came back from New York. So thankful to all your fans for supporting our LOVE & HOPE project. Countdown 4 more days ♡♥ ！
ayu_19980408: RT

lesliekeesuper: My greatest pleasure & appreciation to have this image used for your Twitter icon. I’ll send it to your mail.
ayu_19980408: I’ll wait♡


UN1982: How about this?
ayu_19980408: Beautiful! Someone, please write the words LOVE&HOPE in~!!

 
Kll_: @ayu_19980408 @UN1982 ■■ I fixed the photos and words on the 2 avatars, what do you think!?
UN1982: Awesome.
ayu_19980408: Wow ☆
ayu_19980408: It’s decided ♪ But the quality of little bro’s picture is bad? (laugh) And if possible, can the two of us be the only ones using these as avatars? Everyone ♡



daichi1127: I’ve been wanting this iPhone case so much. Such an irrational design.
ayu_19980408: What is that! Where can I get it! Please tell me.
Ayun17Branko: I laughed at the fact that the phone belongs to Daichi-kun, not ayu-chan!
ayu_19980408: You didn’t show up at Fukuoka, and even went to get such a cute thing. (laugh)

ayu_19980408: I’ve changed my avatar. Have I?

lesliekeesuper: Perfect! This is the PERFECT ICON for our AYUMI HAMASAKI! Just like the famous photo of Marilyn Monroe! ayu, thank you, you are my precious friend, and a goddess!
ayu_19980408: RT

ayu_19980408: We always love&respect u Lesile♡

mikajohn: Went for a blood test after 2 long years, and everything is fine, as usual, and I’m healthy. As for the liver function which I was worried about, I got a gamma reading of 23! Dear ancestors, thank you for giving me an iron liver!!
kajyu_xx: Gamma reading?! I read it as “gaman reading”. (￣▽￣) And so I thought it was a really high reading.
mikajohn: Gaman reading! (laugh) That’ll be really high.
ayu_19980408: I dig the gaman reading! Reminds me of how Mama flipped out on that legendary road!! (LOL)

yukachonchan: @AMIAMI5729 Hey hey, what is ayu to Ami-chan? ヽ(・∀・)ノ
AMIAMI5729: Ever since we met, she’s someone I really like and respect!
ayu_19980408: Same for me~ ♪(´ε｀ ) The time we met was so nostalgic!! We were so young. (laugh)

cocoayu1986: ayu-chan is tweeting lots today (￣▽￣) Are you having an off-day?
ayu_19980408: It’s maintenance day. I went to the hospital. I boiled Japanese mugwort. I went to tune-up.

ayu_19980408: @timwellard Difficult to understand abo it!!! LOL

ayu Tweets 22/5/2011

23 Monday May 2011

Posted by in ayu's Twitter, ayumi hamasaki

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Ms_M_117: Going to watch Power of Music, I understand why I love ayu
Ms_S_605: I swear on my life, that if you don’t watch that live, or if you don’t participate in it, it’ll be the loss of your life!!!!!
ayu_19980408: (｀_´)ゞ Thank you!

fujikatsum: I’ve been taking part in ayu-chan’s lives for the past ten years, and this one is definitely the best show of them all. As a guy, this is the first time in my life I’ve been so touched to my eyes felt hot. Thank you so much for the best show and for touching us. I’ll be sure to get a ticket for another show.
ayu_19980408: I’ll be waiting ☆

ayuchon7: I now understand why you worked throughout the night. I can’t stop crying （ ; ; ） Did you hear the voices that started singing at the venue??
ayu_19980408: Of course (*^^*)

ayukiTA1978106: Good job, ayu-chan. My tears were because ayu-chan’s emotions were reaching out to me so clearly. Both ayu-chan and the audience are fighting with all our hearts.
ayu_19980408: Yes, everyone is fighting with all our hearts (*^^*)

tulip_rp_guitar: The ayu standing on stage was a true, pure, vocalist. And you were just the authentic rock’n’roll. I thought I could not love you more, but now my love has been upgraded.
ayu_19980408: (*^^*)

mqq1525: This ayu-chan can only be seen when she’s in her hometown. This extended palm, finger, fist, I wish for them to become prayers and reach out. That was what this live was like. I wonder how ayu-chan’s smile will look like, when she finishs this tour? Please show it to us. (*^^*)
ayu_19980408: (*^^*)

ayukiTA1978106: ayu-chan, I believe that PoM tour is really the strongest. And that ayu-chan will continue to power up.
ayu_19980408: Everyone in the troupe will! Because the audience will power up more than anyone or anything else, we will not lose out ☆

TA_ayu_19850810: I’m glad to meet with ayu, and to live in the same era as her.
ayu_19980408: I’ve been born into this kind of era, but I got to meet with you (*^^*)
(Misa’s note: ayu quotes evolution lyrics)

ayu_1130: I will never forget ayu’s gentle smile
ayu_19980408: That is just a reflection of everyone’s shining smiles ☆

mmanaho: Good job! I’m really interested to see what surprise you had planned for tonight’s show. I want to see!! (^o^) Please rest well today. Work hard for tomorrow too!!
ayu_19980408: Manaho-sensei~, thank you for today (*^^*) I’ll go to bed after I use my mouthwash and spray ☆

ayu_19980408: No matter what distance separates us, we are still under the same sky. We are comrades who will one day go on a journey towards that place we saw in our dreams. Never forget that————– ☆We are all under the same sky…
(Misa’s note: ayu quotes Daybreak lyrics)

ayu_19980408: These overflowing emotions which I cannot put into words, I’ll place them into tomorrow’s songs and send them out with all my might!!

ayu_19980408: Thanks again,all foreign fans!!!!!!!From Japanese fans n all of ICHIZA♡

ohsixthirty: what is ICHIZA anyway?
miki_belmonte: i don’t know either!
ayu_19980408: My tour crew;)Staff,Band members,Dancers,performers,n me!!!
(Misa’s note: Ichiza = 一座, commonly translated as “troupe”)

ayu_19980408: Off to bed… Dive!!!!!!!o(≧▽≦)o