nikumoyashi: A report on the 「Hamasaki Ayumi x Vivi Collab Charity T-shirt」, which appeared in Vivi’s May issue. Due to the support of lots of people, we have sold 82,092 shirts and accumulated 123,138,000yen for the Japan Red Cross.
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KIDOyasuhiro: Blog is updated ☞ 『ayu’s live』 http://t.co/x1WjiYRC
ayu_19980408: Ki-chan, thank you for yesterday ♪

mikajohn: When I brought the souvenirs I received to work yesterday, everyone was really impatient. (laugh)
ayu_19980408: Why are they impatient? I really wanna know!! (laugh)

mmanaho: The finale for ayu-chan’s tour is really really wonderful and resounds in your heart, totally fitting for the last show. I feel very glad and proud to have had the chance to work with her “voice and song”. ayu-chan, great job. Please continue to progress.
ayu_19980408: If I had not met with sensei, I would not have completed this concert in such a wonderful fashion with my lack of knowledge. I can only give thanks. Please let me continue to learn from Manaho-sensei forever!!

katosenseidesu: ayu-chan’s live and birthday party were both so touching! This is a totally awesome woman. I’ll work hard too.
ayu_19980408: I just finished pressure training with boutique owner Koguchi ♪ I wanted to see Kato-sensei ♡

ayu_19980408: For all those waiting to watch the live broadcast at Ameba Pigg in front of their computers, we’ll be starting soon!! Let’s laugh, cry, sing, dance and party together—-!!!!!

ayu_19980408: 2 every1 waiting in front of your PCs for our USTREAM broadcast – it’s nearly time! Laugh, cry, sing and dance along with us!!!

ayu_19980408: And then, to all those who are here at the venue for the finale today, let’s gooooo!!!!!!!!

keitamaruyama: Hamasaki Ayumi-san’s LIVE was really wonderful. Every single performance was full of spirit, making my heart tremble. The staff and cast became one to create the show. And since it’s ayu, her rich STYLE raises the show to higher quality, making a hot hot show.
ayu_19980408: Thank you so much, KEITA!! Praying for the SHOW to be a big success ♡

UN1982: I had a wonderful experience and felt lots of love at today’s POWER of MUSIC again. Thank you!!!
ayu_19980408: Without the help of little bros, FIVE won’t have been complete. Thank you so so much ☆

JUNO_Japan: Appearing on ayu-nuna’s stage really helped me to learn alot. nuna’s fans cheered me on too, I was really glad. I will never forget this. Thank you!
ayu_19980408: Enjoy yourself and good luck for KEITA MARUYAMA’S SHOW for the next 2 days ☆

tatsukolacey: ♥♥♥♥AYU is the best♥♥♥♥♥ THANK YOU FOR YOUR touching concert ♪───Ｏ（≧∇≦）Ｏ────♪
ayu_19980408: Thank u for ur dad’s amazing beer!!!!!

K1_Hiroya: Updated my blog. 「ayumi hamasaki ~POWER of MUSIC~」 http://t.co/TKTObEJH
ayu_19980408: I’ll go support Hiroya in December, while wearing the gloves you gave me (^-^)/ Thank you ♪

MotokiMinei: Yesterday, or rather, today at 3~4am, Leslie-san and I lol-ed (lol) That was the best (lol)
ayu_19980408: Just thinking about it makes my tummy hurt!! o(≧▽≦)o!!

ShowAyanocozey: I went to ayu-chan’s birthday party. Although I’m technically not a Hamasaki Ayumi fundamentalist, her control and hospitality really made everyone feel grateful to have been present
ayu_19980408: Show-kun’s speech was the best ☆

ShowAyanocozey: Everyone in this world will always receive congratulations, whether true or by mistake, during their birthdays and weddings. However, I feel that it should be the other way round. I think that the day should be one during which you give thanks to those who had been helping you out all this while, and to those who will help you out in the future.
ayu_19980408: I agree 100% m(_ _)m

rice20000: A few days ago, we made an announcement that 「ayumi hamasaki 〜POWER of MUSIC〜 2011 A LIMITED EDITION」 will be broadcasted on Ameba Pigg. However, to cater to overseas fans, USTREAM will broadcast the live as well!! → http://t.co/0t85hhPz
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rice20000: We’re broadcasting “ayumi hamasaki ～POWER of MUSIC～ 2011 A LIMITED EDITION” all over the world on USTREAM!! More info→ http://t.co/0t85hhPz
ayu_19980408: RT

rice20000: The broadcast on USTREAM is aimed at overseas fans. Those who are staying in Japan cannot view this broadcast. Please use Ameba Pigg instead. http://t.co/3LZs1GOq
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ayu_19980408: TA is updated ☆

ayu_19980408: Finally, today we reach the final destination, Saitama Super Arena. All the 25,000 audience~, are you ready~~~~~~☆

ayu_19980408: Today, with a switch towards HOPE, we officially present FIVE to you for the first time. An answer to the mystery in the title. See you tomorrow (*^^*)

lesliekeesuper: Finished filming in the morning. Rushing to Saitama Arena now. I’ll take photos with all my might at the lives today and tomorrow! Let’s get it on together!
ayu_19980408: Thank u soooooo much Leslie(*^^*) N c u tmrw♪ For tomorrow… (giggle) Look forward to lots of things!!!!!

sgunji: ayu’s live just ended! I was so touched I cried, it was a really wonderful show. This show is the most touching one so far. Every word of the lyrics stuck in me, and when I realized that she had told her message, my tears flowed. It was really really wonderful, thank you for this time.
ayu_19980408: I was really excited to know if Gun-chan broke her uchiwa. (lol)

mapimapimappy: This is the first time in my life that I sobbed right from the first song on for a concert… (cries) The power of music, the power of love! Thank you, ayu ♥♥♥
ayu_19980408: Mappii’s cheers were wonderful! Thank you for listening to me (*^^*)v

mmanaho: Day 1 at Saitama Super Arena, also the semi-finale, has ended. Today’s concert was also chock full of ayu-chan’s powerful emotions and wonderful silhouette. So, on to the finale tomorrow!
ayu_19980408: Manaho-sensei ☆ Please stay with me till the very end tomorrow too

ayu_19980408: “Just changed my Twitter app, and now my RTs are coming out in a different way. (laugh) Maybe I should go back to Echofon… Right, Papi-san?”

ayu_19980408: There’s a super special setlist coming up tomorrow, so I’m burning sage all over the house now to cleanse it and get myself in the mood. But now there’s so much smoke that I can’t open my eyes… What was I doing? ヽ(；▽；)ノ

rice2000: Hamasaki Ayumi, Live Streaming of 「ayumi hamasaki 〜POWER of MUSIC〜 2011 A LIMITED EDITION」 on Ameba Pigg on 19 October 18:30~ http://t.co/WNdk895Y
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ayu_19980408: TA is updated now ☆

ayu_19980408: The end of FINAL Chapter has begun ☆ Everyone at Nagoya, please be the best last piece of the puzzle (*^^*)v So first, let’s~ go~ Day~ 1~~~~

ayu_19980408: Finally, today is the final day for POWER of MUSIC~FINAL Chapter~!!!!!!! Everyone who is coming down to Nagoya Gaishi, please be the beeeeeest last pieceeeeeeee (^_−)−☆

ayu_19980408: Thank you so much to the 20,000 audience I’ve met at Nagoya Gaishi m(_ _)m☆ 2 more shows left at Saitama Super Arenaaaaa

ayu_19980408: Day 2 at Shizuoka let’s goooooooooooo!!!!! Yoshio-kun wholeheartedly having his meal ( ´ ▽ ` )ノ

ayu_19980408: To the 15,000 audience at Shizuoka Ecopa Arena, thank you so muchhhhh!!!!!

lesliekeesuper: This fall/winter, I’m in-charge of the Adam and Eve campaign for ★LANDS OF Eden… And finally today, mysterious Eve reveals her identity! She is Japan’s song pricess ★ Hamasaki Ayumi aka ayu!! Here’s the visual, displaying her full aura and power!
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ayu_19980408: Just went shopping at la foret Harajuku with little bro ♪( ´θ｀)ノ

ayu_19980408: I fully enjoyed the shopping to the max ☆ The last time I came to la foret was about 15 years ago… (sweatdrop)

lesliekeesuper: ★Ayu & JUNO in Laforet for LANDS OF EDEN
ayu_19980408: xoxo

ayu_19980408: To Gun-chan and Mappii, thank you for taking care of the 2 of us today (^-^)/

mikajohn: Driving now to attend the wedding of a friend. It’s quite a long journey. My husband just gave me a call to tell me that the marriage registration just went through successfully. Today is our son’s 8th birthday. It’s been a long time, but we finally got engaged today. Everyone, thank you for watching over us all this time ♡
ayu_19980408: Hoorayyy ＼(//∇//)＼ Your dazed daughter is flipping through her book of memories with you over the past 10 years. Amazing—

ayu_19980408: TA is updated now ☆

ayu_19980408: Costume rehearsals over now ☆

ayu_19980408: TA is updated ☆

ayu_19980408: Let’s goooooooooooooooooo!!! Osakaaa ☆

ayu_19980408: These 2 days at Osaka were reeeeeally super amazing. The curtains to FINAL Chapter have been raised in the best way possible, and I thank you from my heart. I’ll write more in detail on TA ☆ And then, from Masa’s b-day on to my b-day. I love this time of year…

ayu_19980408: TA is updated ☆

ayu_19980408: @lesliekeesuper @nootak @JUNO_Japan @MotokiMinei @alex_ramon @Ta9Revolution21 @tatsukolacey Everyone, thank you. I’ve just seen all your tweets (laugh) So, are we all ready to gather? (^_－)－☆

ayu_19980408: TA is updated ☆

ayu_19980408: From 20:00 on today, a-nation 10th Anniversary for Life will be on air on WOWOW ♪ Check it out~ ♪( ´θ｀)ノ

ayu_19980408: TA is updated ☆

ayu_19980408: 2nd day of combined rehearsals has ended successfully, and we’re all powered up NOW ☆ 〜 POWER of MUSIC ~2011 A FINAL Chapter is starting. Firstly, let’s go Osaka~~~ ♪( ´θ｀)ノ

nikumoyashi: A eyelash shop information 30/9: SBY (Shibuya 109 shop, Osaka Abeno shop, Harajuku shop, Fukuoka Tenjin shop), tour venue Osaka Jou Hall (on the concert day). 1/10: all Donkey Hotel shops nationwide!
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lovelymimitan: 【Hamasaki Ayumi Produced 『A eyelash』 to be Sold at Tour Venues】 Hamasaki Ayumi Produced 『A eyelash』 will go on sale at special booths outside the tour venue. Please drop by. Will be sold at a venue-limited price of ￥1,400 ★Comes with a venue-limited free gift!
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natan3010: @nikumoyashi There’s no Donkey Hotel at Kagoshima…… (´Д｀；)
ayu_19980408: From mid-October, all drugstores, variety shops and convenience stores will start selling them too!
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ayu_19980408: Pain makes u stronger☆tears make u braver☆heartbreak makes u wiser☆so thank the past for a better future(^_－)－☆

ayu_19980408: TA is updated ☆

lovelymimitan: Hamasaki Ayumi Produced 『A eyelash』 is out! Eyelashes packed full of details, as designed by ayu herself! In stores nationwide from 30 September, mu-mo shop preorders starting from 26 September 19:00 ♪ The colour contact lens are selling well too!
ayu_19980408: Gori and I spent lots of time paying attention to the small details in these, so they’re really awesome ♪

nikumoyashi: Collab Trenchcoats with Aquascutum! The black coat will be limited in quantity, and comes with a special double nametag!http://t.co/bHQZvcil
ayu_19980408: This black coat is the one I’ve been wearing in NY recently ☆

mina_zo_mina_zo: 『JELLY』, released 17 September (2011 November issue, Bukan Company). Here’s a special introduction of the cover and inside photos! First, the cover.
ayu_19980408: Super Leslie

mina_zo_mina_zo: Next, an inside page ☆
ayu_19980408: Super Leslie2

ayu_19980408: Last-minute cancellations and inevitability are 2 different things.

ayu_19980408: Tonight, I will explain things clearly here, so that everyone, not only TA will know.

Ayun17Branko: What is the meaning of being in NY during this time period? Why didn’t you guys book flight tickets when you first realized the photoshoot will be postponed? Couldn’t you have come back first, then return to NY again after MSta? Do you know how many people are looking forward to MSta tomorrow?
ayu_19980408: Of course, we tried to book tickets. But my staff somehow mixed up the timings by one hour, so we couldn’t get a flight for all of us. And that flight which we missed was the only flight available. That was the start of this whole saga. “Do you know how many people are looking forward to MSta tomorrow?” There is no reason for me not to know.

Ayun17Branko: The delay in photoshoot was because of the weather? You can’t predict the weather, but can’t you guys make predictions? If saying this to ayu-chan doesn’t work, should I tell Prince instead?
ayu_19980408: An artiste’s job doesn’t include thinking about weather problems and managing her schedule to fit. That’s why we have managers.

midoshi21: “Last-minute cancellations and inevitability are 2 different things.” I don’t agree with this… No matter which way I look at it, this management problem was due to a miss of ayu’s self-management. I think you need to acknowledge that… If you knew you may not be able to come back, couldn’t you have negotiated to do a live feed performance from the US?
ayu_19980408: What do you mean by “a miss of ayu’s self-management”? Negotiate a live feed performance? I can’t do that, all the timings and stuff for that will have to come from TV Asahi.

marinnko07: Those who aren’t fans will probably think you did a last-minute cancellation (ﾟ〜ﾟ;) But I want you to take care of yourself first for now (cries)
Yocchan__ayu: Whatever happens, just take a rest. No matter what happens, ayu-chan’s health needs to be perfect!
ayu_19980408: Well, I can’t help what others think of me. We have given it our all and tried our best.

ayu69maki: I feel that there is no need for you to explain yourself on Twitter this time. Though non-TA fans and overseas fans can see what you’ve written, people who hate ayu will see it too. That will become more knife-like words which will hurt ayu, I don’t want to see that (;_;)
ayu_19980408: Because I have Twitter, I think I may have to do so. People often don’t know the sharpness of their knife-like words, they just type and press send. This easily leads to many people getting caught up in the mess.

Rina_tamu: I think a pro is someone who can do their work no matter what happens. Whatever the reason for this miss is, if it makes you unable to do your work, I think that a suitable apology and detailed explanation is essential. Doesn’t matter if you’re a celebrity or a normal person.
ayu_19980408: Of course, you’re right. But I need permission from the company before I can give any detailed explanations. I’m waiting for that now.

SatoDice_K: Please… Stop blaming on ayu.
ayu_19980408: Im use to it:))

togayu_11o8: For things you don’t realize yourself, there are others who will make you aware of it, and they care for ayu-chan. But there are those who use harsh words… If they are not thinking about their words, then don’t talk to them, right? ayu-chan? (◍•ᴗ•◍)
ayu_19980408: If everyone, including those who don’t show their faces, can take responsibility of their words, then Twitter will surely be more enjoyable (*^^*)

Ayun17Branko: Because I like you, I want to know things. But I’m not sure if having faith is enough. ayu-chan… It doesn’t matter who made the mistake, Prince will not get blamed. In the end, the one who has to take all the blame is Hamasaki Ayumi. Are you ok with that?
ayu_19980408: Of course. It’s always been this way.

hinokikyo: Now, please just somehow do what you really should do.
ayu_19980408: Yessir (｀_´)ゞ

ayu_glay_aaa: ayu has always been the one supporting me. So at this critical time now, can useless me become ayu’s support? (´;ω;｀)
ayu_19980408: You are (*^^*)

kayo_19980408: Lots of thoughts and opinions are flying around, but I’m just looking on. I’ll gently watch over you. I’ll believe you. I just love you.
ayu_19980408: Thank you (*^^*)

leeo0x0olee: Because there’s so little TV performances this time, all the more that everyone is looking forward to this… Even though there may be a last-minute cancellation, I’ll accept it
ayu_19980408: I’m used to it, so its ok (*^^*)

ayuichibam: There’s so many opinions and emotions here. Everyone definitely loves ayu (*^O^*)
ayu_19980408: That’s why… I know (*^^*)v

Ayun17Branko: I don’t know too (´Д` ) It’s vexing because I like you so much and I wanted to meet you. That’s why I said such harsh words. Even though ayu-chan is not a bad person, what is happening now is reality. Don’t say things like “inevitable” and try to run away. Please explain it properly, we’ll understand.
ayu_19980408: I’m not running away. If I was running away, I would have left everything to the company to handle, and not be running around airports myself trying to get a flight.

momo_tamu: ayu, don’t explain too much on Twitter, because there are people who are waiting to hurt you.. Please don’t get hurt anymore.
ayu_19980408: OK ♪ Sorry.

tats_1love: Sorry. I should have used the TA messaging system. Seems like I’ve created a big mess.
ayu_19980408: It’s totally not your fault, don’t worry about it (^_−)−☆

kinokkop: All us fans have our own expectations of ayu, but we all emphasize that we “believe” ayu. This may sound really shallow, but in this world of words, we won’t want to break the thought in any word we say. ayu-chan, we’ll watch over you.
ayu_19980408: (*^^*)

mametan_love07: No matter how many days it takes, as long as ayu and staff get back to Japan safe, that’ll be enough (*^^*)
ayu_19980408: Thank you (*^^*) But we won’t give up, and will stick with it till the very last moment ☆

yuukiopp: People show their love in different ways. To that extent, we also don’t understand the awesome influence and power of words.
ayu_19980408: Yep (*^^*) But because everyone loves me regardless of how I am, I’m able to accept everything ♪

xA_A_Nx: ayu is always the one apologizing. I want to say sorry too.
ayu_19980408: Because I am the troupe leader baby (｀_´)ゞ *sparkle*

Papaz_kawanishi: How can you be so sincere? Where do you get the strength to express yourself?
ayu_19980408: This is the only way of living that I know~

oi_chan_: Whoa, everyone wants their hopes to come true, and when it doesn’t, they blame it on someone. For this incident, no matter who made the mistake, if you have so much time to criticize that person, use it to go think about other stuff for the future. You guys are so narrow-minded~ and tight-assed~
ayu_19980408: oi-cha~n ＾＾

MotokiMinei: This phrase in Okinawan dialect “nan kurunai sa”, sounds like it means “whatever will happen will happen”. But in actual fact, the phrase “makutou soukei nan kurunai sa” means “if you do the right thing, everything will turn out ok”.
ayu_19980408: I see~ ＾＾ That’s an awesome phrase! Nan kurunai sa ☆

ayu_19980408: Makutou soukei nan kurunai sa ＾＾v

ayu_19980408: TA is updated ☆

ayu_19980408: Sorry, I wanted to press send, but I somehow pressed save instead… ヽ(；▽；)ノ TA is REALLY updated now!!!!!!

Popolochon: ayu-chan ♪ So sexy ♪(≧。≦) (laugh) The clothes are sexy too ☆(￣▽￣)☆
ayu_19980408: Azs!!! Please support the October issue of Sweet m(_ _)m☆

AAAyu_suba: A-chan ♡ do it again is No.1 on Oricon’s DVD Music Charts for the 2nd week running ♡♡ Congrats
ayu_19980408: Reallyyyy!! Thank you all so so much for this and FIVE!!!!!! (>_<)

AyumiJae_TVXQ: I love your eyes ayu♡!!「sweet」9.12
ayu_19980408: Thx(^_−)−☆

kana_xxx2002ayu: You’re on the sports new ♡ I bought a copy (๑´▽`)b
ayu_19980408: Ooh, a mysterious woman~

nait0mea: Don’t worry, I bring my reading assignments with me while waiting for you. Tonight, I can wait(…)
ayu_19980408: C u guys tonite☆

Groteskou: did you get the handmade sunglasses in the black bag? I gave them to stan! Pls let me know if you like them!!! 😀
ayu_19980408: Yes:))Those r beeeeautiful!!!

my__aura: Ayu~ are you enjoying free time in NYC?? I hope you are
ayu_19980408: We dont have any free time. Have to do lots of things;(

Kaleido37: Ayu! Congratulation for getting #1 for 2 weeks for FIVE and Do it Again DVD Live countdown! Its an Oricon ALL KILL by AYU!
ayu_19980408: Thank u guys so much☆

hip_pop: one of the hotel workers said you checked out of the hotel already, is that true?
ayu_19980408: Not true. I never lie 2 u guys♪

ayu_19980408: Hmmmmmmmmmmm……………

ayu_19980408: TA is updated.

ayu_19980408: TA is updated 

ayu_19980408: Was nice seeing my fans.Thanks for beautiful days here in NYC!!!!!U guys gave me so much power to LIVE!!!!!!!

ayu_19980408: Already miss my US fans…….guys!!! Plz send me pics of us no matter what u have:))) Xoxo

ayu_19980408: TA is updated.

tats_1love: ayu-san, please don’t push yourself anymore. I’ve been thinking this since long ago, I feel that your schedule is really too crammed. I’m happy with new songs and lives, but I worry more about ayu-san’s body. You only have 1 body! Sing again when you are in better shape. So please cancel this time.
ayu_19980408: Hmmm~

Yocchan__ayu: This is TA-only talk right? ayu-chan said it herself, right? (;_;)
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A_to_M_48: The TA messaging service is too crowded, I can’t send mine in (>_<) Everyone is thinking of ayu-chan with all our mights (>_<)
ayu_19980408: （ ; ; ） Thank you..