Saw some Japanese fans speculating that it might be a bonus added to the album, and that the recent pics/videos are just older than we think they are. Their reasoning: A Ballads II didn’t have a “flying get” (usually most music is released a day earlier than the actual release date.) Even TA has to wait until tomorrow where we used to get them one day before, even for her altered non-Wednesday releases.

Interesting theory, but I guess we’ll see in 4 hours lol.

^ I honestly can’t picture how that style would fit on a softly ballad compilation lol

Feels so nostalgic speculating about the possibilities. I think it probably has to do with some kind of merch, but hoping I’m wrong and it is for a new single or something. Can you imagine Ayu releasing physical singles again with tons of remixes? Wait... remixes... WHAT IF this is for ayu-mi-x 8...?

I thought so too, but now I just thought, maybe it’s another cover song for the end of disc-1?
The song Tokyo from the same Music Fair broadcast as Haruyo, koi? Lol *shrug*

But yes, it is fun speculating again!

Imagine it’s JUST a countdown haha

Very classy with the red lipstick.. it will be better if she didnt over do on her lip fillers

Sorry, I'm not sure I understand: why does extra content change the fact that the album is available one day earlier?

It is exciting regardless! I really hope it's some kind of new material and not just an ad or 'A LIPSTICK'! I feel like it's too early for a tour (still not able to tour + she should be giving birth soon I guess), and I don't think tours are usually announced with new photoshoots are they? And like I said the style doesn't seem to fit A BALLADS nor Pray for you, so I'm reaaaaally hoping for a 2-side single or more with this!

^ I’m not sure how they came to that conclusion either haha. I suppose only to make it a surprise? Personally I don’t think it’s AB2 related haha.

It’s rare, in my experience, for a release to not have a flying get. And if they wanted to keep this announcement a secret if it was related, that’s the only way they could (by holding back the release for the actual release day).

Edit: and now we know their speculations were wrong xD

^And I'm sooo glad they were ahaha! Thanks for clarifying in any case!

I just hope for new music..

Even if it’s a lipstick ad campaign, pls have a new song bgm.. I miss those days where we hear new songs in Panasonic cm hahaha

:luv2

She wrote about the early release kinda spoiling the surprise that she planned to do :-/

But really, the team should be on top of this sort of stuff. I feel bad for whoever’s on the receiving end of this overlooked detail. xD

Oh that's a bit sad...

Surely there's a way to get in touch with Spotify and have them release the song at a specific time as opposed to midnight in each time zone, when you are an artist as big as her?

Music for life concert for TA only in June and Asia tour in the fall! (How?????)

I feel her desire to perform again, but the idea just seems crazy to me. It’ll probably get canceled again, pandemics are not over yet and I don’t think they will any time soon. Sadly. Why can’t you give us a new album that you can make from your home Ayu? :weep

Think it’s likely only in China

What is happening??? hahaha new single, new MV, and 2 new tours - all announced on the same day? :OMG Does she want us to have a heart attack??:roflmao

sorry for the double post - missed this photo on her Insta with all the excitement:

Dunno if it has been mentioned before (sorry if that's the case) :
TA official website has been updated to celebrate her 23rd anniversary
(new banner + A symbols everywhere...)

PV looks promising :)

For sure, other artists I listen to usually release their songs everywhere simultaneously, so it's probably just ayu's team being noobs