ayu’s 15th Anniversary Release Project from modelpress

29 Monday Oct 2012

Posted by Misa-chan in ayu news, ayumi hamasaki

Original article from here.

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Hamasaki Ayumi, a personal challenge, every 8th of the month is “ayu day”

In anticipation of her 15th Anniversary since her debut on 8 April next year, artiste Hamasaki Ayumi has announced on the 25th a campaign of consecutive releases for 5 months from November to March next year, on the 8th of every month.

The idea for this campaign was born through discussions Hamasaki had with her staff; “What can we do as we move towards our 15th Anniversary?” The result is a countdown-style release campaign to 8 April, a style different from the usual Wednesday releases common in the music industry. In response to this new campaign of 5 consecutive releases, Hamasaki commented that “I’ll be releasing lots of new songs, and I hope that this campaign will be filled with feelings of gratitude for all the fans who have supported me thus far, so please look forward to it”.

◆ Repeat collab with “Tales of”

Chapter 1 is a mini-album titled “LOVE”, to be released on 8 November. It contains a total of 12 tracks, including 3 new songs “Song 4 u”, “Melody” and “Missing”, and remix tracks of “You&Me”, released this summer, mixed by Shinichi Osawa and Remo-con.

“Song 4 u” is the theme song for game “Tales of Xillia 2”, to be released 1 November, and was first revealed on 23 September at the “Tokyo Game Show 2012” held at Makuhari Messe. This is the second collaboration work with the “Tales of” series, after “progress” from mini-album “FIVE” last August. This new song is also a powerful work, full of majestic viewpoints and speed.

“Melody” is a medium ballad composed by Hoshino Yasuhiko, while “Missing” is a medium number with a rock taste, composed by Hara Kazuhiro. Both composers have had a hand in creating many of Hamasaki’s hit tracks, so anticipation for this mini-album is high.

Hamasaki will be holding the finale concerts for her nationwide arena tour “ayumi hamasaki ARENA TOUR 2012 A ~HOTEL Love songs~” on 10, 11 October at Yoyogi First Gymnasium.

ayu’s 15th Anniversary Release Project from Nikkan Sports News

28 Sunday Oct 2012

Posted by Misa-chan in ayu news, ayumi hamasaki

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Original article from here.

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“The 8th is ayu day” Releasing new songs for 5 consecutive months

Singer Hamasaki Ayumi (33), who will be welcoming her 15th Anniversary since her debut next year, is trying out a unique challenge. Following her debut date, the “8th of each month” has now been marked as “ayu day”. On the 24th, plans to release works for 5 consecutive months starting from November this year were announced. For Chapter 1, mini-album “LOVE” will be released. In the music industry, weekly rankings are announced every Tuesday, so in order to maximize chances of grabbing the top spot, celebrities often release new works on Wednesdays. However, Hamasaki aims to release works on fixed commemorative dates instead.

Hamasaki will be celebrating her 15th Anniversary on 8 April next year. Just how will she be celebrating the lead-up to this date with the fans? After discussions with her staff, she has decided on this novel idea that breaks away from traditional industry practice. Taking the “8th” from her debut date, she has set it as “ayu day”, on which she will release new material in the form of mini-albums and other formats for 5 consecutive months, from November to March. Starting off on 8 November, mini-album “LOVE”, which includes 12 tracks, of which 3 are new works including “Song 4 u”, will be released. Future release formats have not been announced, but may include singles, albums or DVDs, and be released every month on the commemorative date.

In the music industry, new works are often released on Wednesdays to maximize their chances of grabbing top spots on Oricon’s weekly rankings, compiled every Tuesday. In August, Hamasaki set a new record for solo artistes, with total single and album sales exceeding 50 million copies and 120 billion yen. She also holds records on Oricon’s weekly rankings, including most number of consecutive No.1 singles (25) and most number of total No.1 singles (37). This 15th Anniversary campaign, however, focuses on commemoration instead of rankings. She hopes to celebrate this commemorative date with her fans every month, commenting that “I’ll be releasing lots of new songs, and I hope that this campaign will be filled with feelings of gratitude for all the fans who have supported me thus far”.

Hamasaki will be holding the final dates of her arena tour at Yoyogi First Gymnasium in Tokyo on 10, 11 October this year. The show is also prepared to deliver her feelings of gratitude, and she hopes that everyone will “enjoy the show”.

◆Other famous consecutive releases: Yuzu released 4 singles in 4 weeks in Feb 2003, including “Ao”, “Kokyuu”, “Sanbansen/Suiheisen” and “Sumire”. EXILE also released 4 singles in 4 weeks in Nov 2003, including “Choo Choo TRAIN”, “Eternal…”, “ki.zu.na” and “O,ver”. Koda Kumi released 12 singles in 12 weeks, from 7 Dec 2005 to 22 Feb 2006. All works were released either on Wednesdays or Thursdays.

ayu at Kishidan Banpaku 2012 from Daily Sports News

28 Sunday Oct 2012

Posted by Misa-chan in ayu news, ayumi hamasaki

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Original article from here.

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Hamasaki Ayumi belts out songs in gakuran and netted tights

On the 17th, singer Hamasaki Ayumi (33) performed at rock band Kishidan’s festival “Kishidan Banpaku 2012”, a 2-day event held in Sodegaura city, Chiba. For the first time, she performed in a gakuran costume.

Readily consenting to Kishidan main vocal Ayanokouji Sho’s call of love, ayu made her first appearance at a festival aside from a-nation. Modeling Ayanokouji’s costume, ayu dressed rebel-style in a gakuran and netted tights, responding to everyone’s anticipation by belting out 6 songs including the hit “evolution” and taking all 25,000 audience by surprise. Then, a quick costume change to a T-shirt printed with “WE ♥ Kishidan”, and a shout-out of “Thank you to Kishidan!”. Even Ayanokouji was grateful, commenting that “I didn’t know gakuran can look so cute! If they sell that T-shirt, I’d buy it”.

ayu Tweets 23/9/12~3/10/12

28 Sunday Oct 2012

Posted by Misa-chan in ayu's Twitter, ayumi hamasaki

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ayu_19980408: Good morning! NEW DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!

Natsukikey: Good morning 😊✨
ayu_19980408: Love and courage (*^^*)

ayu_19980408: When was it? What happened? That time, I thought that I can’t do it anymore, that it’s all over. What was it? Who was it? Even so, I thought to just somehow try once again to move forward

Benjamin_OHBOY: It’s autumn~. Why does autumn feel like NY? (lol) Why?
ayu_19980408: That’s so true!!!!!!!

kayzu_teamayu: 【5 Consecutive Releases Leading up to 15th Anniversary of Debut!】 For Chapter 1, mini-album “LOVE” will be released on 8 November (Thu)!! This will be followed by 4 more consecutive releases on 8 Dec (Sat), 8 Jan (Tue), 8 Feb (Fri) and 8 Mar (Fri)!! ＼(^O^)／
ayu_19980408: RT

rice20000: Hamasaki Ayumi will be releasing 5 consecutive works leading up to the 15th anniversary of her debut! For Chapter 1, mini-album “LOVE” will be released on 8 November (Thu)!! The theme song for “Tales of Xillia 2”, “Song 4 u”, will be included! http://t.co/gBHcwMkH
ayu_19980408: RT

kayzu_teamayu: 【News Article: Nikkan Sports】 “The 8th is ayu day” Releasing new songs for 5 consecutive months ☆ http://t.co/1KX6sIXT
ayu_19980408: RT

kayzu_teamayu: 【News Article: Modelpress】 Hamasaki Ayumi, a personal challenge, every 8th of the month is “ayu day” http://t.co/qMZFH2IN
ayu_19980408: RT

kayzu_teamayu: 【News Article: ORICON STYLE】 Hamasaki Ayumi to release works for 5 consecutive months on the 8th http://t.co/n7Uq08By
ayu_19980408: RT

kayzu_teamayu: 【News Article: WHAT’s IN? WEB】 Every 8th of the month is ayu day! Hamasaki Ayumi to release works for 5 consecutive months http://t.co/SoSiC8Ma
ayu_19980408: RT

kayzu_teamayu: 【News Article: Natalie】 Hamasaki Ayumi to release works for 5 consecutive months leading up to 15th anniversary of debut http://t.co/oUB9oAW4
ayu_19980408: RT

rice20000: I’ve watched it lots, but I still get excited. “Tales of Xillia 2” PV → http://t.co/NW2qnrHJ
ayu_19980408: I know *(^o^)/*

ayu_19980408:“See you tomorrow”, just as I said that without a second thought and a smile, I realized how you were there, saying “See you tomorrow” for me

ayu_19980408: Let’s say, if I ever start to doubt myself. In that moment, look, the moon and sun can’t shine anymore

miccie0730: I was just browsing the blog when I saw a comment from a viewer. Then, I went to sou-san’s blog… And LOL-ed by myself! We really did that, didn’t we~! I’m sure that a conversation with Mr Kanazawa (Yuu-chan) now would be awesome. (lol)
ayu_19980408: Well, I’m the culprit who exposed sou-chan. (laugh)

ayu_19980408: I can hear it, I can feel it. As you cried, as you were there. Just by that, you’ve reached me

ayu_19980408: I’ve received it, it’s resonating in me. As the person I am, I will embrace your all, even your sorrow

shin390: The new song “Song 4 u” by ayu, which is the theme song for “Tales” work, is so awesomely done that it gives me goosebumps, and I love it too much (lol) (0:50～)http://t.co/NW2qnrHJ
ayu_19980408: Thank you, Shin-chan (^-^)/♪

UN1982: I am always saved by your words. Thank you for looking after me.
ayu_19980408: I will watch over you every moment, lovingly, forever. So always let me hear that angelic voice of yours!

yuumi19860513: I want to meet ayu and Naoya!!!!!!!
ayu_19980408: We will always be here, unchanging. In this place which doesn’t exist.

ayu_19980408: Mum, happy birthday ♡ Your present shall be crazy rehearsals ♡ Giggle ♡

ayu_19980408: Drenched just from walking outdoors for 2 seconds 。・゜・(ノД`)・゜・。 So cold

katosenseidesu: My everyday is filled with anxiety and joy at the pop princess and diva’s beauty and exercise. The best is truly different from the rest of us, and I need to learn from her.
ayu_19980408: Sensei didn’t come today, and I really couldn’t do the filming right! But I’m sure sensei already knows that. (laugh) Thank youuuuu m(_ _)m‼

ayu_19980408: Once the day passes, it’ll be October. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU…… From the past, till the future, forever and ever, I will treasure this day today.

ayu_19980408: Magnificent blue sky!! Crazy rehearsals will begin today— *(^o^)/*

ayu_19980408: Recording the new song now. This song is soooooooo difficult… ＿|￣|○ I’m having such a tough battle, such a frustrating time. But, I won’t lose out!

ayu_19980408: Recording isn’t over yet, damn it ( ꒪Д꒪) You’ve gotten a drip, damn it ( ꒪Д꒪) So you should be resurrected soon, damn it ( ꒪Д꒪)

ayu_19980408: I’m fully resurrected, damn it ( ꒪Д꒪) ( ꒪Д꒪) ( ꒪Д꒪)

ayu_19980408: Thinking of “Who stayed by me when it was tough, whose shoulder did I cry on? Who shared my joy with me, whose hand did I hold onto all this while?” now.

ayu_19980408: Who taught me real strength, who showed me gentleness? Who was there so that I could step out, who did I want to stroke my hair? Who never gave up on me? I will never forget.

ayu_19980408: I just received a super quality large piece of beef tongue from Taka-san, a friend from Osaka! I can’t finish it by myself, so I’m making beef tongue stew and bringing it to dance rehearsals later! Everyone, wait for it!

ayu_19980408: Let’s go, dance rehearsals! with beef tongue stew for 30. (laugh)

luv_a_u: Love how ayu-chan used an iPhone for size comparison! (laugh)
ayu_19980408: I’m amused at the pot’s size myself. (laugh)

se_kino_TA: That’s lots of stew ∑(ﾟДﾟ) (laugh) I’m sure the taste must have been the best? ♡
ayu_19980408: Of course ♪ It’s the best because I worked hard making it while thinking of everyone *(^o^)/*

ayu_19980408: ღ◕‿◕✿Good❤morning♬♪♫＆☆º°˚*☆ Have a ηice ϑay ☆º°˚*☆

ShowAyanocozey: These days that I can spend with a bright heart, when will they end? There’s no sign that anything will happen, but my heart is restless. Living is tough. Everyday is painful. Everyday is frustrating. Will there really come a day when there is no trace of anxiety? Ahh, I just want to let go of everything and go to Hawaii. But since I can’t leave, I shall escape with some sake tonight.
ayu_19980408: RT

ayu_19980408: Today’s job, both work and private stuff, is done. My heart and body are truly exhausted, but my family and friends have truly always given something big back to me, surpassing all that I have given out, and I go to sleep grateful for today again. PV filming will begin again in 4 hours!! And I’m all ready to go (*^^*)

ayu Tweets 14/9/12~22/9/12

27 Saturday Oct 2012

Posted by Misa-chan in ayu's Twitter, ayumi hamasaki

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ayu_19980408: Today, I disembarked on Sodegajima for the first time, and came to Kishidan Banpaku’s location. Then, seeing you gave me so much strength. I will return it a million-fold to you on the day itself (*^^*) Let’s do it ☆

ayu_1002_zin: Sodegajima… I’m sure you meant Sodegaura. (laugh)
ayu_19980408: Oo—–ps ヽ(；▽；)ノ That’s right, it’s Sodegaura. I just called it jima (island). (laugh)

ayu_19980408: Spotted some vapour trails ♪

Natsukikey: Dinner~ 😊✨
ayu_19980408: Everyone just individually decided to make dinner, so it was so crowded in the kitchen. In the end, dinner was a spectacular mixture of bacon egg salad, mapo tofu, and Ajino dried food m(_ _)m

ayulove82: ayu-chan.. Is Nacchan alright…?
ayu_19980408: My Sun is sleeping in a Mother Theresa position now in preparation for welcoming the morning sun later ☆ She’ll be shining on everyone with lots of energy again tomorrow.

ayu_19980408: Grateful to have spent today again beside my precious one, feelings hidden under a smile and all ☆ Everyone, have a wonderful 3-day holiday too (*^^*)

Natsukikey: Breakfast is done ✨💟😂✨
ayu_19980408: I was woken by her sudden shout of “I’m hungry~♪” (laugh) Before I knew it, we were in the kitchen 2 minutes later, making breakfast. Seems like my Sun is all energetic again (^_−)−☆
keitamaruyama: Looks delicious. I’m hungry too.
Natsukikey: Kei-chan, come and eat too 💟
ayu_19980408: Shall we make some for Keita too? ♡
ZIN19791126: That must have been delicious! (laugh) Japanese ginger with ginger with perilla
Natsukikey: It was delicious (licks)
ayu_19980408: I shall name it, “Cold Udon Drenched in Love Made in 5 Skimping Sleepy Minutes”. (laugh)

ayu_19980408: For some reason, my tweets are uploading at a super laggy pace. (laugh)

ayunews: 【LIVE】 Same-day tickets for “Kishidan Banpaku 2012” on 17 Sept in which ayu is performing are out on sale! Sold on a first-come-first-served basis starting from 9:00! For those who don’t have tickets yet, it’s not too late (^_^)/ ＊ku (PC) http://t.co/ALpHI6OZ #ayuDay
ayu_19980408: RT

ayunews: 【LIVE】 ayu will be performing at Kishidan Banpaku 2012’s “Bousou Rock’n’Roll Olympics”!! The performance will begin at 19:00~ (scheduled) This is her first festival performance aside from a-nation ☆ (PC) http://t.co/l2aArpUX #ayuDay
ayu_19980408: RT

ayu_19980408: Sleepy… ＿|￣|○ But!! Let’s go for Kisarazu RnR!! Wait for me, Kishidan Banpaku ☆

katosenseidesu: Morning meeting! It’s Banpaku today (^^)
ayu_19980408: Sensei, please take care of me later (^-^)/♪

ayu_19980408: I watched Kishidan’s show at Kishidan’s hometown. That’s how Ayanokouji Sho lives. As my love for him is reaffirmed, my will to perform well for my own show is enforced once again.

mmanaho: On this day that seems to call back on summer, an awesome exciting live was staged. Wow, it was so so hot!! Such a rare chance to have seen ayu-chan wearing a gakuran! ρ( ^ｏ^)b_♪♪
ayu_19980408: Manaho-sensei, thank you so much for today m(_ _)m☆

ShowAyanocozey: Such a quick costume change, just like a magic illusion! ayu-chan & the dancers, all dressed in gakuran! And a fully original show! Uwawawawahh!
ayu_19980408: RT

ShowAyanocozey: In these 2 days, various famous artistes put up lots of unique shows for our event. I’m really really thankful from the bottom of my heart. Listening to ayu-chan’s songs made me remember various things, and something hot stirred my heart.
ayu_19980408: RT

ShowAyanocozey: Karano, everyone changed into T-shirts that said “WE ♡ Kishidan”! Wow! That was entertaining! Thankful!
ayu_19980408: RT

ayunews: 【NEWS】 ayu appears on Kishidan Banpaku in gakuran! Belting out 6 songs including “evolution”!! ＊ku (PC) http://t.co/v2txGFPj #ayuDay
ayu_19980408: RT

ayu_19980408: Kishidan Banpaku’s show was staged due to help from loads of people, and after overcoming loads of unbelievable situations. I’m grateful for all the staff members, the troupe, and everyone in TA. And then, Sho-kun, you are forever my SUPER BOYFRIEND ☆

Acrea_Midori: ayu’s rebel soul ヾ(♡*>∀<*)ﾉ
ayu_19980408: Yep, I won’t deny that. (laugh)

ayu_19980408: It just might happen earlier than I thought…

kazumahamamoto: @Benjamin_OHBOY I just got Subway too. Following you.
ayu_19980408: Hey, I’m caught up in the Subway fad too. I’ll go get it! (laugh)

ayu_19980408: Today’s Day 6 at HOTEL Love songs Osaka branch, and the last day outside Tokyo!! To everyone staying over at Osaka Jou Hall, the troupe will put in our hearts to deliver the strongest and best show to you, so please don’t hold back and come all excited ♡

Benjamin_OHBOY: Sorry, it’s all sold out (lol) By Kazuma (lol)
ayu_19980408: Do you mean the superficial guy who wears knit hats when you said Kazuma?

ayu_19980408: My sleeptime has totally escaped… ＿|￣|○

kobibouya: What happened? ˞͛꒰๑ऀ •̆ꈊ͒ू•̆๑ऀ꒱⁇
ayu_19980408: Everyone was sleeping in the car, while I was up chatting with Numacchi until we reached home.

ayu_19980408: You slept too much, damn it ( ꒪⌓꒪ ) Work hard, damn it ( ꒪⌓꒪ )

ZIN19791126: LINE is not loading… People using ios6 or iPhone 5, are you experiencing this problem?
ayu_19980408: Me me!! All geeks out there, help me!!
ZIN19791126: It’s revived now, but all my documents have been erased… orz ＿|￣|○
ayu_19980408: Mine too. (laugh)

kazumahamamoto:
ayu_19980408: Didn’t zoom. (laugh)

ayu_19980408: As I’ve said, you slept too much, damn it ( ꒪⌓꒪ ) Work hard, damn it ( ꒪⌓꒪ )

ayunews: 【NEWS】 From noon tomorrow (23rd), “Tales of Xillia 2” theme song will be available for download! A gentle yet strong song, with a gem of a melody, a passionate beat and majestic storyline, this rock number is overflowing with speed ♪ ＊ku (PC) http://t.co/PYItAPEj #ayuDay
ayu_19980408: RT

go_mi_sweetback: Cold rain… R.I.P
ayu_19980408: RT

ayu_19980408: Today, the rain is just too strong, and even the girl, who is always so strong, is crying.

ayu_19980408: R.I.P

kayzu_teamayu: 【YouTube Video】 Chapter 4 of “Tales of Xillia 2” PV, featuring ayu’s new song “Song 4 u” is out ♪ http://t.co/BGmUigUU
ayu_19980408: RT

Voyagers – Anna Tsuchiya

27 Saturday Oct 2012

Posted by Misa-chan in Anna Tsuchiya, lyrics

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from Voyagers single.

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If the stars we look at now
Are light coming to us
From distant years past

Our Glory days
Even as time passes and becomes memory
It’ll still sparkle in our hearts

Please don’t… Your destination
let go. May be wrong, but
Forever remains unfaded
In your heart. Carry on

If the future is something that only you can search for
So long. Across the universe
Travellers are Voyagers
Strongly connected, Our lives
Just like the constellations
In the nightsky you look up at
Surely, we’ll meet again. Have a good trip

Even if conflicts arise
As long as you don’t give up and continue to fight
The door to your heart will open

We know, time is limited
Move on, it’s almost time
A forked path brings anxiety
But smile, See you again

You were the one who saw the dream, so you need to make it come true
So long. Across the universe
Travellers are Voyagers
Our days, please Remember
When you reach your limit
The nightsky you look up at
Is always watching you. Have a good trip

Even more than understanding because we’re the same
It’s belief and trust because we are different
Your existence gave me strength
cause It’s hard to say…say good bye

——

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ayu Tweets 3/9/12~13/9/12

27 Saturday Oct 2012

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ayu_19980408: With happy memories from mummy, let’s go for today too ♡

UN1982: Changed my avatar.
ayu_19980408: Yep, I’ve been waiting. (laugh)

papipi5: ayu-chan! AYU HEART NAIL BOOK is in 7th place ❤ Congrats (//∇//)
ayu_19980408: Σ（ﾟдﾟlll） What do you mean you can’t place an order? (laugh) Hey, Katsuki!

Katsukitkat: Apologies to all fans! Due to the great sales, the book has disappeared off the shelves in an instant! We’re immediately starting on reprints today. We’ll be glad if you can wait a while. We are hurrying as much as we can.
ayu_19980408: by Katsuki →→→

yuho_59: Ano natsu no~♪ Those who know will know (laugh)
mapimapimappy: Those who know do know! (laugh) Omoide wa~🎵
ayu_19980408: Thanks ( ´ ▽ ` )ﾉ♪ (laugh)

ayu_19980408: Happy happy birthday to Satoru~♡ Grateful that you’re a part of the troupe (*^^*) From troupe leader baby.

ayunews: 【NEWS】 ayu will be performing at “Kishidan Banpaku 2012”, held at Sodegaura Seaside Park, Chiba, on 17 Sept! The performance will begin at 19:00~ This is the first time ayu is performing at an outdoor fest aside from a-nation! ＊ku (PC) http://t.co/KG1QqCm8 #ayuDay
ayu_19980408: RT

natalie_mu: Hamasaki Ayumi has been updated as a performer at “Kishidan Banpaku” in the latest announcement http://t.co/qzZRS6sn
ShowAyanocozey: What! What! ayu-chan has decided to perform! It’s almost “unbelievable”! Everyone, Kishidan Banpaku, be prepared!
ayu_19980408: RT

kayzu_teamayu: 【News Article】 Ayanokouji Sho, a man’s tears! Hamasaki Ayumi to perform at Kishidan Banpaku http://t.co/C0IzTX74
ayu_19980408: RT

kayzu_teamayu: 【News Article: Natalie】 Hamasaki Ayumi has been updated as a performer at “Kishidan Banpaku” in the latest announcement http://t.co/L2nmBbMN
ayu_19980408: RT

kayzu_teamayu: 【News Article: BARKS News】 Hamasaki Ayumi to perform at “Kishidan Banpaku 2012” First festival performance outside of a-nation http://t.co/gonbIbmH
ayu_19980408: RT

kayzu_teamayu: 【News Article: rockin’on】 Hamasaki Ayumi to perform at “Kishidan Banpaku 2012” & Schedule Announcement http://t.co/Up4homxk
ayu_19980408: RT

ayu_19980408: I’ve been invited to perform at Kishidan Banpaku on 17 September! With Sho-kun’s straightforward and passionate feelings in my heart, the troupe and I will deliver the best show to everyone with our all!!! Everyone, let’s gather at Kisarazu on the 17th— ♪

tA_Sk_102: The news was immediately flooded with “Kishidan Banpaku 2012” ♡ That’s just 【ᎯᎽᏬ’s Kouji】 (‘ε°* )♡
ayu_19980408: So high~ (((o(*ﾟ▽ﾟ*)o)))

akachan82: ayu-chan ♡ Sho-san must have been really happy to have said this about you (*ﾉ´Д`)ﾉ♡ You must match up to his anticipation (*^^*)
ayu_19980408: With all my might ☆
(Message: Yes, the well-known No.1 diva of Japan, Hamasaki Ayumi-san has agreed to perform for us. I don’t think I need to explain how awesome this is. Ever since our Kishidan was formed until now, she has been at the top. A superstar who is not popular only in Japan, but one who can shake the whole of Asia. She sings in this city. Who could have imagined? Her music, fashion, performance, speech, charisma. I have always been amazed at this woman who continues to change our era single-handedly. Ever since I had the chance to perform together with her at a-nation 2005, I’ve been dreaming about inviting her to our show someday. And then, finally, plans for this Kishidan Banpaku came up, and I took this once-in-a-lifetime chance to send out my call of love. And then, all my feelings got through when ayu-chan herself contacted me personally to schedule a meeting. Here are her words: “I’d love to help out for this extremely important commemorative event for Sho-kun’s team.” Ayanokouji Sho cried a man’s tears. This is the first festival event, aside from a-nation, that ayu will appear in. I shiver just thinking about that. Finally, the day when my dreams come true is coming at last! Everyone, Kishidan Banpaku, be prepared. It’s going to get “unbelievable”.)

HISASHI_: ayu is performing at Kishidan Banpaku! Wow!
ayu_19980408: I’ll go to perform after watching GLAY-san’s DVD and learning about the rock’n’roll soul (￣^￣)ゞ

ayu_19980408: Love my Mie unni;))

ayu_19980408: With Mie unni & Christophe. They always make me smile;)))

ayu_19980408: Drinking some raw blood before I learn the regent style ψ(｀∇´)ψ

Acrea_Midori: ayu is learning how to rock now, does Sho-yan have any advice for her? (๑•̀ㅁ•́ฅ✧
ShowAyanocozey: ayu-chan’s way of living and existing every moment is rock’n’roll already.
ayu_19980408: Yeahh ψ(｀∇´)ψ♪

numacchi_72: Limits can be felt both near and far. In short, it’s all feelings. If I can, I wish I can make them feel far away…
ayu_19980408: RT

numacchi_72: I often wonder about this at night. If today is truly the last day of my life… Then when tomorrow comes, it’ll be a whole new day that I wouldn’t have anticipated at all, so it’ll be filled only with new surprises and feelings and friendship… And I’ll be thankful for the new day… Which will make me hope for the day after…
ayu_19980408: RT

ayu_19980408: As long as you continue to fight on, I wish to continue shining the light of hope onto you, as much as I can.

UN1982: Sleeping while listening to Letter. It’s a song that gives me will to live on tomorrow. Good night zzz
ayu_19980408: But you try, you try. It’s ok even if you’re uncool. I like you just that way.

ayu_19980408: by mother.
(Message: There is no way of knowing when you will stop being able to meet the one you love. There is no way of knowing when you will cease to be. So if you can meet up, do so. Talk about everything. Have a meal together. Every day is extremely precious.)

ayu Tweets 29/8/12~2/9/12

26 Friday Oct 2012

Posted by Misa-chan in ayu's Twitter, ayumi hamasaki

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ayu_19980408: By the way, I’m sure you’ll see if you look closely, but the girl who broke the watermelon with her head wasn’t me. (laugh)

TA0413: Mika-mama! Will you tell ayu-chan to take some purikura?? (laugh)
mikajohn: I think she’ll try to run away, but I’ll force her to go with me next time.
ayu_19980408: You wanna see it so much? (laugh) Let’s pull SHU-YA-san along too.

mikajohn: Don’t ask about the real worth of taking purikura, just come!
ayu_19980408: (laugh)

ayu_19980408: Who is this? (laugh)

rice20000: 3D Cinema Concert “A3D” and “A3DII” will show in the US for the first time on 1~2 Sept! To celebrate “A3D” being the recipient of the “3D CREATIVE ARTS AWARDS” from the International 3D Association, we’re showing the concert at L.A. itself~!! → http://t.co/W9YfYM83
ayu_19980408: RT

Natsukikey: Today’s sunset ✨

ayu_19980408: Darling, honey took a photo too ♡

ayu_19980408: Darling, having lost out to the heat, stuffed some ice in between her hair. Are you alright? (laugh)

ayu_19980408: It’s done ♪───Ｏ（≧∇≦）Ｏ────♪ Finally out for release tomorrow ♡

ayu_19980408: Produced by these marvelous staff ♪───Ｏ（≧∇≦）Ｏ────♪

ayu_19980408: Firstly, I need to get it to this person before anyone else ♡

AIKO_esNAIL: Thank you for waiting! Today, the book I had a hand in producing, “Ayu HEART NAIL BOOK” is being released o(≧▽≦)o So I’m starting this release date commemoration campaign by myself! If you bring this book to es NAIL, you’ll get 2,000yen off if you do a heart nail manicure!
ayu_19980408: RT

AIKO_esNAIL: And then, everyone has been commenting that they don’t see “Ayu HEART NAIL BOOK” anywhere in the store! (>_<) We’re currently working on it, so please wait a little m(_ _)m And to everyone who is bringing the books to the store for me, sorry & thank you so much!
ayu_19980408: RT

AIKO_esNAIL: We’re inquiring with Kodansha now, and it seems that the book is already sold out in every bookstore across the city. But it seems that some stores may still have them m(_ _)m So we’re keeping a lookout for those stores now!!
ayu_19980408: RT

ayu_19980408: Blue moon~ (・・？)) Interesting (((o(*ﾟ▽ﾟ*)o)))

Katsukitkat: Everyone, thank you for sending in your inquiries about the AYU HEART NAIL BOOK! From today onwards, the book will be up for sale in Kinokuniya, Junkudo and other major bookstores in the city, and will subsequently be available in stores all across the nation. We’ll be glad if you will take a look. Thank you for your support.
ayu_19980408: RT

ayu_19980408: I can’t. I really can’t. Big outbreak of hives. S-A-V-E M-E (´°̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥ω°̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥｀)

ayu_19980408: I apologize to everyone for cancelling all appointments today (´°̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥ω°̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥｀) Going to soak in an ice bath (´°̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥ω°̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥｀)

ayu_19980408: TA is updated ☆

ayu_19980408: Came to look at the moon to help forget my hives problem. Feeling so touched and healed (´°̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥ω°̥̥̥̥̥̥̥̥｀) ℒℴѵℯ*¨*• ♡

ayu_19980408: Today too, I’ll be giving my all!!

ayu_19980408: I know that there were lots of pink lights shining on the deck of Kobe Airport (*^^*) I watched them the whole way. Until I couldn’t see them anymore, the whole way ☆

AIKO_esNAIL: ♡AYU HEART NAIL BOOK♡ will be available for sale at all esNAIL stores!! The release date commemoration campaign is receiving lots of praise as well ♡ If you bring the book and do a heart nail manicure, you’ll get 2,000yen OFF!!
ayu_19980408: RT

go_mi_sweetback: Yesterday night was a wonderful night.I love watching everyone from behind the counter! Please come again ♡
ayu_19980408: Your youngest daughter likes seeing mum behind the counter ♡

go_mi_sweetback: Good morning! The day is cool after rain. Autumn is nearing too. The “SWEETBACK BAR” will be closed on Wednesdays. Everyone, please take note. Opening hours are 19:00~26:00. We’ll be opening until 24:30 today. Sorry for any inconveniences caused.
ayu_19980408: RT

ayu Tweets 26/8/12~27/8/12

26 Friday Oct 2012

Posted by Misa-chan in ayu's Twitter, ayumi hamasaki

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Kll_: Photos from a celebrity article ☆ A page of beautiful sparkling summer’s end (^_−)−☆
ayu_19980408: So summery ♡

ayutomo11002: ayu’s finale show got 54,000 audience pumping with excitement (Daily Sports) – Y!News http://t.co/OnRljkc9 #ayuday
ayu_19980408: Thank you!!

Natsukikey: Clear weather today 😂✨ The cry of crickets warms the heart… But, but! The construction noises nearby are so noisy 🌀
ayu_19980408: The workers and I just caught each other’s eye, and they’re shouting “Oh, it’s ayu!” now. (laugh)

ayuchon7: Yesterday’s a-nation was the first time I saw BIGBANG-san’s show, and they were great ♡ All of TA stood up and screamed for them ♡ V.I-san shouted ayu-chan’s name, did you hear it? (//∇//)
ayu_19980408: I heard him say “ayumi-chan, ayumi-chan”. (laugh)

TA_ChiAchan: ayu-chan didn’t get to watch BIGBANG’s show, right? (/ _ ; )
ayu_19980408: I slipped in with BB’s dancers and watched the show with lots of excitement ψ(｀∇´)ψ

ayu_19980408: Darling and my legs are all burnt ♡ Summer’s not over yet ♡