oh wow...that's interesting because this WAS me at A BEST LIVE, my first ayu concert. I had absolutely no idea that I was being impolite at the time though. So during both cirque de minuit shows, I didn't sing at all! Except during Boys & Girls and TSMGO, of course. For half of a second, I thought maybe it was me they were referring to, because I did take a pic after the concert ended, but it was really quickly and then we got out of there. I definitely wasn't singing though.

Although...I always try to understand that different countries have different customs. Just like I had no idea two years ago not to sing, if someone who lived in Japan their whole life went to a Beyonce concert in the US, they would probably be shocked. I mean, I get why this fan would be frustrated, but you also have to understand that there's a good chance whoever was doing this just didn't know that they were being rude. :(

It's kind of a relief to know that it's not just foreigners who do this though.

He/she was taking photos AFTER the show? How is that a bad thing, is it not allowed?

While I only sing out loud when expected I do think people are being a bit uptight. This is a concert and not a theatre play. Plus the music/ayu is too loud, I could barely hear myself think let alone someone else sing.

Keep in mind that I couldn't even hear Miccie sing during the chorus cuz the music is so effin loud^^

I agree. I see it from both sides. One wants to be respectful of others, but one also paid their damn admission fee as well and deserves to enjoy themselves. I'm not taking either side...but I understand both.

nah, there are staff walking around with microphones saying to exit the building and not take photos. I don't see what the problem is if it's after the show. I SEE PICS LIKE THAT ALL THE TIME ON INSTAGRAM from locals. So I don't even care that I took pics. haha

gomen, double post.

http://mixi.jp/view_bbs.pl?comm_id=1829&id=78284774
From post number 162.

^ thank you!

I was Embarassing on ayu's concert because people starring at me crying, try to sing. I don't know what i was doing kkkk
I really want to see a japanese reaction on britney's concert on vegas kkk

I know where I can hire a hitman.

Hahaha. I don't really care for those songs I wanted her to cut; clearly this is an unpopular opinion around here. Come at me, then, guys :D

"What is this? People are screaming, singing, crying? People are...being loud!! and... displaying emotions!!... in public??!" *faints because of secondhand embarassment*
You always see japanese girls crying during Ayu concerts on DVD though.

^None of those colours looks very appealing...

maybe that's because of low quality photo. last one supposed to be golden

What I noticed and forgot to ask:

Why does ayu not put the microphone on the ground, wait for everyone to be quiet, and yell arigato gozaimashita?

She did it at A BEST LIVE...and I'm not sure about Premium Showcase...does anyone know?

She hasn't done it for a while now, I believe? A BEST LIVE was a review of her past concerts and she did, but if I remember it right she hasn't done it since before that tour...

^Oh, really? I never noticed. I'm actually surprised.

Yeah, it's been a long time since she stopped doing that on the reg.

^ i miss it like crazy, it gave the ending more of an intimate outlook. ps: those bracelets look fantastic.

by the way, does anyone know the meaning of this "ritual" say?